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Napier Pilot City Trust

Nā Kaiārahi Whakawhirinaki -Whakawhanake o te tāone o Ahuriri

Advocating for equity, justice and unity in Ahuriri Napier since 1986

Whai wāhi ki te aki i te whakakotahitanga o ngā take o te hāpori
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Thursday 23 April 2026 from 9:00am-12:30pm (doors open 8:30am) at the Napier War Memorial Centre.

A special morning of community connection, recognition, and inspiration in Ahuriri, Napier. This free annual event features rangatahi from Toi Matarua as Masters of Ceremony, the John Robson Memorial Lecture by Professor Khylee Quince, presentation of the Unity Awards & much more.

Come celebrate achievements & honour valued contributors, plus hear about meaningful mahi & initiatives happening in our city.

Unity Day will be run by rangatahi from Toi Matarua, the famous MokoBoys.

The event is free but bookings are essential.  We look forward to welcoming you.

About

E pā ana

The Napier Pilot City project was founded in 1986 to find a community-led approach towards problem solving to build a kinder and fairer Napier that reflects our city's bicultural history and growing diversity.  Find out how you can get involved with the Pilot City Trust.

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Ko Ahuriri he tāone, ehara i te ‘rahi' rawa, mō e ako mōna āno 

Napier, a city not too large to learn about itself.

Napier Pilot City 

About us

Napier Pilot City Trust advocates for equity, fairness and justice and supports and promotes actions that lead to a kinder, fairer city.

Unity Day and Unity Awards

Unity Day is for us to celebrate with the community their achievements, listen to and to discuss things important to us as a community.   

Pilot Projects

The Napier Pilot City Trust select and support community-led pilot projects.  Find out more how you can apply.

Trustees

Meet the Pilot City Trustees, find out how you can be involved in this community-based initiative. 

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He whakanui i te hapori; kaua ake ngā whareherehere

Building Communities, not Prisons - Pat Magill

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Te Taiwhenua O Te Whanganui Ā Orotū

Our Partners

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