Several towns in New Zealand , including Napier and Hastings were rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 Hawke 's Bay earthquake , and many of the buildings have been protected and restored . Napier has been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status , the first cultural site in New Zealand to be nominated . Wellington has retained a sizeable number of Art Deco buildings
1931 Hawke 's Bay earthquake
1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake
Art Deco