07/07/2026
š¼ Skating in Napier ā Then & Now š¼
Did you know skating has been part of Napierās story since the 1880s? From early roller rinks to todayās vibrant skate scene, itās a pastime thatās stood the test of timeāand itās still rolling strong!
Check out this awesome piece from the museum sharing the history of skating right here in Hawkeās Bay š
Even more excitingāskating is alive and thriving right now:
⨠The Artistic Roller Skating Nationals are happening this week at the PGA!
š Skate NZ
š And next week, weāre bringing the vibes to the city with our Pop-Up Roller Disco in partnership with Napier City
From the 1880s to 2026, skating continues to bring people togetherāwhether youāre competing, cruising, or just coming along for a good time.
āRinkomaniaā or the indoor roller-skating craze, spread across Aotearoa/New Zealandās sport and recreational scene during the early 1880s. Indoor skating rinks sprang up across the country. Te Matau-a-MÄui/Hawkeās Bay was not excluded from this nation-wide mania.