What now for closed Napier Prison?

New Zealand’s oldest standing jail, Napier Prison, is set for repair and could be sold in future, potentially on the open market. Mana Ahuriri have a “right of…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-28T18:00:00.000Z

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Riley Scott2026-06-28T18:05:00.000Z

Rip it down and build something useful for the community. Sick of seeing old buildings sit there decaying.

Isla Cooper2026-06-28T18:59:00.000Z

but could make a mean museum or haunted house attraction tbh.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-28T18:26:00.000Z

Aw it's a piece of history though. Could be a cool museum or something.

Stuff2026-06-28T18:32:00.000Z

nah just turn it into a nightclub imagine the vibes lmao. free entry for ex-cons.

Ella Thompson2026-06-28T18:47:00.000Z

I want to know who’s gonna pay for the repairs. Taxpayers I bet.

Stuff2026-06-28T19:30:00.000Z

conservation dept probably already wasted a mil on a feasibility study 🙄