Hawke’s Bay Pistol Club faces closure over venue dispute

Tuesday 2 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 2 Sep 2025, 4:56pm

In this story Napier City Council

The Hawke’s Bay Pistol Club may disband if it is unable to find a new location near Bay View. The club has operated at its current site for 48 years, but iwi group Mana Ahuriri intends to purchase the land.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 2 Sep 2025, 12:33pm

   Hawke’s Bay Pistol Club fears closure as it faces being kicked out (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 2 Sep 2025, 2:48pm

   Pistol club fears closure if it's locked out of venue of 50 years (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 2 Sep 2025, 4:56pm

   Hawke's Bay Pistol Club fears closure if it's kicked out Bay View venue (opens in new tab)