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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tūroa goes conditional, but Whakapapa bidder withdraws
5 Feb 2024   /

Tūroa goes conditional, but Whakapapa bidder withdraws

The company says it is “very hopeful” of DOC and government approval for the deal, which will see it take over Tūroa ski field.


THL expands in Aus again with $13m acquisition
23 Jan 2024   /

THL expands in Aus again with $13m acquisition

THL has signed an agreement to acquire Australian RV sales dealership Camperagent RV Centre for A$11.9m (NZ$12.87m).


Ngāi Tahu abandons bid for KJet
15 Jan 2024   /

Ngāi Tahu abandons bid for KJet

Ngāi Tahu Tourism has banned its bid to acquire the Queenstown tourism jet boating business KJet.


Cycle Journeys expands into Pacific Islands with acquisition
9 Nov 2023   /

Cycle Journeys expands into Pacific Islands with acquisition

The Christchurch-based operator says the purchase provides diversification of location and season.


ComCom seeks submissions on NTT’s proposed KJet buyout
20 Oct 2023   /

ComCom seeks submissions on NTT’s proposed KJet buyout

The Commerce Commission is seeking submissions on Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s proposed acquisition of Queenstown operator KJet.


Why I sold Ezi Car – Kevin Walker on the unexpected opportunity
10 Oct 2023   /

Why I sold Ezi Car – Kevin Walker on the unexpected opportunity

The former owner of one of the country’s largest rental car businesses tells the Ticker about a surprise offer.


ComCom clears RealNZ’s purchase of Spirit of Queenstown
10 Oct 2023   /

ComCom clears RealNZ’s purchase of Spirit of Queenstown

The Commerce Commission has cleared Real NZ’s business Real Journeys to acquire the Spirit of Queenstown vessel and its associated assets from Southern Discoveries.


Toyota buys Walker’s Ezi Car, commits to supplying rental competitors
4 Oct 2023   /

Toyota buys Walker’s Ezi Car, commits to supplying rental competitors

“We will continue to supply safe and reliable vehicles to all industry participants,” says the Japanese car giant.


Borenstein sells award-winning Owen River Lodge to US luxury operator
3 Oct 2023   /

Borenstein sells award-winning Owen River Lodge to US luxury operator

The lodge joins an exclusive portfolio of global accommodation, co-founded by a former Blackstone executive.


Tūwharetoa expands in tourism with another acquisition
2 May 2023   /

Tūwharetoa expands in tourism with another acquisition

It is the iwi’s fourth deal in tourism after it entered the industry in 2017, making it one of Taupō’s most significant operators.


THL-owned business acquires transport refrigeration firm for $5.4m
1 May 2023   /

THL-owned business acquires transport refrigeration firm for $5.4m

THL-owned Action Manufacturing has purchased transport refrigeration company Transcold for $5.4m.


Jucy heads upmarket to double revenue through Star RV
14 Dec 2022   /

Jucy heads upmarket to double revenue through Star RV

Jucy Group’s $50m acquisition of the Star RV premium motorhome brand could double the operator’s annual revenue in the near term, says the company’s chief executive.


Apollo shareholders approve THL takeover
14 Nov 2022   /

Apollo shareholders approve THL takeover

Apollo Tourism & Leisure’s shareholders have voted in favour of Tourism Holdings’ takeover.


THL, Apollo push out deal deadline to tackle competition concerns
29 Jul 2022   /

THL, Apollo push out deal deadline to tackle competition concerns

Tourism Holdings Limited and Apollo Tourism & Leisure have agreed to extend the final date for a proposed merger deal to 15 October.


ACCC delays Tourism Holdings, Apollo merger decision
1 Apr 2022  

ACCC delays Tourism Holdings, Apollo merger decision

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has delayed its decision regarding the proposed merger between Tourism Holdings Limited and Apollo Tourism & Leisure.


ComCom raises issues over THL takeover of Apollo
11 Mar 2022   /

ComCom raises issues over THL takeover of Apollo

The competition regulator says other campervan and motorhome rental operators will be a “weak constraint” on the proposed merged entity.


Apollo to unanimously recommend takeover – THL
16 Feb 2022  

Apollo to unanimously recommend takeover – THL

Tourism Holdings Limited’s efforts to purchase Apollo Tourism & Leisure of Australia are progressing with Apollo’s Board intending to unanimously recommend that its shareholders approve the deal.


Post-Covid travel boom predictions prompt investment spree
12 Feb 2021   /

Post-Covid travel boom predictions prompt investment spree

Overseas investors betting on a post-Covid travel boom are pumping multi-million dollar investments into tourism.


Mehrtens’ Leisure Time Tours buys event specialist Lime & Soda
7 Apr 2020   /

Mehrtens’ Leisure Time Tours buys event specialist Lime & Soda

Family-owned Leisure Time Group has expanded into the event management space with the acquisition of Auckland-based Lime & Soda.


INFLITE jumps into skydiving with multi-million dollar acquisition
23 Apr 2018   /

INFLITE jumps into skydiving with multi-million dollar acquisition

Aviation tourism operator INFLITE has entered the New Zealand skydive sector with a multi-million dollar purchase of Skydive Franz Josef Glacier.


Aussies snap up iconic NZ cycle trails operator
24 Oct 2017  

Aussies snap up iconic NZ cycle trails operator

A leading Australian adventure travel specialist has acquired iconic central Otago Rail Trail cycling tour operator, Trail Journeys.


Iconic Kingston Flyer sells to investors for $2m
23 Feb 2017  

Iconic Kingston Flyer sells to investors for $2m

The iconic Kingston Flyer has been sold to a consortium of Queenstown investors for $2m.