Which earthquake led to the rebuilding of Napier in the 1930s?
1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake
1929 Murchison earthquake
1934 Pahiatua earthquake
1935 Waipukurau earthquake
Answer
The 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake led to the rebuilding of Napier in the 1930s. The city was largely destroyed by the earthquake, and the subsequent reconstruction resulted in the distinctive Art Deco and Spanish Mission architecture that Napier is known for today.
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