Napier rebuilt itself in Art Deco after the 1931 quake flattened the place, and it’s been dining out on the look ever since, very stylishly. The result is one of the prettiest small cities in the country, all clean lines, palm trees and the long sweep of Marine Parade.

It’s a sunny, walkable spot with wine country on the doorstep and a port keeping it busy. The suburbs range from the heritage streets near the centre to the hill spots with sea views to the flatter newer areas, and prices that, for a coastal city this charming, are still within reach.

There are 23 suburbs across the city. This page lays them out so you can compare without guessing: who lives where, what it costs, how the schools sit, and which streets put you closest to the water and the action.

Deco, sun and a seafront made for strolling. Have a browse and see where you’d land.