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Rotorua


RotoruaNZ, airport seek board observer
1 Sep 2023   /

RotoruaNZ, airport seek board observer

Rotorua Airport and RotoruaNZ are seeing a board observer for the 2023/24 period.


Hatchery trials ‘Robo-Kiwi’ to protect birds from dogs
17 Aug 2023   /

Hatchery trials ‘Robo-Kiwi’ to protect birds from dogs

The National Kiwi Hatchery is among a group of partners trialling a robotic kiwi to help protect native birds from uncontrolled dogs in the wild.


Atticus Finch reigns supreme at Rotorua hospo awards
14 Aug 2023   /

Atticus Finch reigns supreme at Rotorua hospo awards

Rotorua restaurant Atticus Funch has taken home the top gong at the Rotorua Hospitality Awards.


Hot tubs, hotels, holiday parks among Rotorua Business Awards finalists
11 Aug 2023  

Hot tubs, hotels, holiday parks among Rotorua Business Awards finalists

Secret Spot Hot Tubs, MDA Experiences, All Seasons Holiday Park, the Pullman, Sudima, Novotel and Ibis, and Burger Fuel have been nominated for the Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards.


Henare “very positive” of changes coming to Covid settings
10 Aug 2023   /

Henare “very positive” of changes coming to Covid settings

The current mandatory seven-day Covid isolation requirement could be about to go.


TECNZ conference ‘rethinking the future’ for ITOs
4 Aug 2023  

TECNZ conference ‘rethinking the future’ for ITOs

A record 38 inbound tourism operators are expected to attend The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand’s annual conference and tourism trade event next week.


Rotorua Museum’s $81m strengthening project gets council go-ahead
3 Aug 2023   /

Rotorua Museum’s $81m strengthening project gets council go-ahead

Rotorua Lakes Council’s infrastructure and environment committee has voted in favour of strengthening and eventually reopening the city’s iconic museum.


Te Puia pays first dividend to new owners after 65% recovery, refocus on yield
31 Jul 2023  

Te Puia pays first dividend to new owners after 65% recovery, refocus on yield

The operator’s CEO also says a new tour model at the Rotorua attraction has been “contentious” for some.


HPNZ Conference: Holiday parks’ strategies for success
28 Jul 2023   /

HPNZ Conference: Holiday parks’ strategies for success

Data, decarbonisation, and the work-life balance are some of the key elements that can help holiday parks succeed, according to an industry panel.


Holiday parks industry converges on Rotorua
27 Jul 2023   /

Holiday parks industry converges on Rotorua

Operators and industry are gathering in Rotorua for the annual Holiday Parks New Zealand conference.


Rotorua hosts nearly 1,000 for schools conference
25 Jul 2023  

Rotorua hosts nearly 1,000 for schools conference

Hundreds of school board members have converged on the Rotorua Energy Events Centre over the weekend for the 33rd New Zealand School Trustees Association annual conference.


World Cup timely winter boost for tourism – Button
21 Jul 2023  

World Cup timely winter boost for tourism – Button

The FIFA Women’s World Cup will help the tourism sector to kick its winter goals, according to Rotorua Canopy Tours general manager Paul Button.


An Operator’s View: Rotorua Canopy Tours’ Paul Button
18 Jul 2023   /

An Operator’s View: Rotorua Canopy Tours’ Paul Button

The GM on the operator’s best year ever for revenue, managing pricing and costs, and what he wants to get off his chest.


“It was just ridiculous” – Matariki drives demand to strong school holidays finish
18 Jul 2023   /

“It was just ridiculous” – Matariki drives demand to strong school holidays finish

The Matariki long weekend gave operators a welcome boost over the final stretch of the school holidays with decent weather also helping to fill tours and attract customers.


Te Puia hosts 500+ for Matariki dawn festivities
17 Jul 2023   /

Te Puia hosts 500+ for Matariki dawn festivities

More than 500 people have gathered at Te Puia to celebrate Matariki over the weekend.


Rotorua lines up trio of forestry conferences
10 Jul 2023   /

Rotorua lines up trio of forestry conferences

Rotorua will host two large international forestry conferences in 2024 and another one the following year.


New Rotorua festival aims for 3k runners
10 Jul 2023   /

New Rotorua festival aims for 3k runners

A new Rotorua festival targeting marathon lovers aims to attract 3,000 people at its first event on 10-11 November.


Rotorua isite opens sporting new branding, look
7 Jul 2023  

Rotorua isite opens sporting new branding, look

A new isite near Rotorua is the first in the country to open since 2017 and it showcases the brand’s new look.


MEETINGS returns to Rotorua in 2024
5 Jul 2023   /

MEETINGS returns to Rotorua in 2024

Rotorua will be the host city for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2024.


Polynesian Spa recovering well but competition coming – Rangatira
3 Jul 2023   /

Polynesian Spa recovering well but competition coming – Rangatira

The 51% owner of the Rotorua attraction notes the new competition coming from Wai Ariki.


PurePods opens Rotorua accommodation
29 Jun 2023  

PurePods opens Rotorua accommodation

PurePods has opened its latest accommodation in Rotorua, situated on 250 acres of farmland at Ngāi Tahu Tourism-owned Agrodome.


Polynesian Spa, Rainbows End lift Rangatira
26 Jun 2023  

Polynesian Spa, Rainbows End lift Rangatira

Rangatira Investments says its recovering tourism attractions have helped it return a net profit of $20.4m for the year to 31 March 2023, up 122% on the previous 12 months.


NZ operators among Tripadvisor’s best
23 Jun 2023   /

NZ operators among Tripadvisor’s best

New Zealand tourism operators have topped the rankings in three categories across Tripadvisor’s best travel experiences in the world for 2023.


MEETINGS 2023: How a regional cultural attraction plans to catch MICE
22 Jun 2023   /

MEETINGS 2023: How a regional cultural attraction plans to catch MICE

Te Pā Tū Rotorua’s summer season has hundreds of visitors through the doors every week with the reintroduction of cruise, but its quieter months are coming with a focus on food events and the returning MICE sector.


Wai Ariki big boost for Rotorua tourism – govt
16 Jun 2023   /

Wai Ariki big boost for Rotorua tourism – govt

The government has invested $51m in the hot pools attraction, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the region.


New app showcases Rotorua forest, iwi stories
13 Jun 2023   /

New app showcases Rotorua forest, iwi stories

The stories of Rotorua iwi and the Whakarewarewa forest area are now digital through a new app that helps visitors learn more about the area.


Sir Ian Jones, Mike King, tourism minister to speak at TECNZ conference
30 May 2023  

Sir Ian Jones, Mike King, tourism minister to speak at TECNZ conference

Tourism Minister Peeni Henare is lined up to speak at Tourism Export Council of New Zealand’s annual conference in Rotorua this year.


Tourism bolsters Rotorua business confidence
26 May 2023   /

Tourism bolsters Rotorua business confidence

Rotorua businesses are feeling more upbeat about the future of the city, according to the latest Business Pulse report by RotoruaNZ.


RotoruaNZ, regional airport seek board members
23 May 2023   /

RotoruaNZ, regional airport seek board members

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking board members for RotoruaNZ and Rotorua Airport.


RotoruaNZ publishes first DMP annual report
11 May 2023   /

RotoruaNZ publishes first DMP annual report

RotoruaNZ has published its first annual report on the region’s destination management plan.


Wai Ariki potential “game changer” for Rotorua – developer
10 May 2023   /

Wai Ariki potential “game changer” for Rotorua – developer

The opening of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is being hailed as a potential “game changer” for Rotorua’s economy and tourism sector.


Registrations open for TECNZ conference & trade event
4 May 2023  

Registrations open for TECNZ conference & trade event

Registrations are now open for Tourism Export Council New Zealand’s annual conference and tourism trade event in August.


Sudima taps Scenic for Kaikōura hotel manager
2 May 2023   /

Sudima taps Scenic for Kaikōura hotel manager

Charmaine Carroll comes to New Zealand from Niue, where she is currently manager at Scenic Matavai Resort.


Rotorua holiday park to reopen
28 Apr 2023   /

Rotorua holiday park to reopen

Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust has collaborated with Tasman Holiday Parks to revive a former Top 10 Holiday Park in Rotorua.


Central North Island’s eXplore trade show attracts 100+ operators, 185 buyers
27 Apr 2023   /

Central North Island’s eXplore trade show attracts 100+ operators, 185 buyers

More than 100 operators and 185 buyers will be at Eden Park in Auckland today.


Rotorua trails, events, arts face $2.4m funding cuts
17 Apr 2023   /

Rotorua trails, events, arts face $2.4m funding cuts

Rotorua Lakes Council acknowledges the region may become less competitive as a destination for events and visitors.


New hot springs attraction Wai Ariki opens bookings
17 Apr 2023   /

New hot springs attraction Wai Ariki opens bookings

Wai Ariki Thermal Hot Springs & Spa has opened bookings ahead of its anticipated launch later this year.


Rydges Rotorua giving away 100 experience-led stays to Kiwis
5 Apr 2023   /

Rydges Rotorua giving away 100 experience-led stays to Kiwis

RotoruaNZ and Rydges are partnering on a campaign to attract domestic visitors to the region for rest, relaxation and to help prevent workplace burnout.


Millennium & Copthorne to start hotel refurbs
31 Mar 2023   /

Millennium & Copthorne to start hotel refurbs

Refurbishments are soon to start at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands and the Millennium Hotel Rotorua.


Recycling boost for Rotorua holiday hotspots
31 Mar 2023  

Recycling boost for Rotorua holiday hotspots

Rotorua Lakes Council is installing public glass recycling ‘bintainers’ around popular holiday hotspots around Lake Rotomā and Rotoiti.


Meet & Greet: Wai Ariki’s new GM, Rania Sears
13 Mar 2023   /

Meet & Greet: Wai Ariki’s new GM, Rania Sears

The Ticker meets the new GM of the soon-to-open Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua.


Auckland Matariki, Kupu Festival amongst $350k incubator fund recipients
13 Mar 2023   /

Auckland Matariki, Kupu Festival amongst $350k incubator fund recipients

The Auckland Matariki Festival 2023, Doc Edge Life Unscripted Festival 2024, and Masterton’s Golden Shears 2024 event have been named recipients of the government’s Creative and Cultural Events Incubator funding.


Te Puia to hold Opera in the Pā
9 Mar 2023  

Te Puia to hold Opera in the Pā

Rotorua’s Te Puia attraction is set to host an evening of opera, Māori, and Pasifika music at a seated event.


500+ competitors head to NZ’s biggest MTB race to help showcase regions
7 Mar 2023   /

500+ competitors head to NZ’s biggest MTB race to help showcase regions

The biggest mountain bike stage race in New Zealand is being held across 200 kilometres of the North Island’s geothermal regions in Rotorua, Taupō and Tokoroa.


Peppers on the Point splits from Accor for new name, brand
27 Feb 2023   /

Peppers on the Point splits from Accor for new name, brand

The Rotorua boutique accommodation is set for a new name and brand as it leaves the Accor portfolio, with an “incredible” season filling its sails.


Investment Opportunity: Ropes & Thrills Rotorua
22 Feb 2023  

Investment Opportunity: Ropes & Thrills Rotorua

The Ropes & Thrills Rotorua attraction, set to launch in November 2023, is a prime investment opportunity for those looking to take advantage of New Zealand’s growing tourism industry.


Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua
20 Feb 2023  

Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua

An algal bloom of cyanobacteria in Lake Rotorua has prompted a health warning urging people to avoid all contact with the water and any scum around the shoreline.


Rotorua selected for international forestry conference
10 Feb 2023   /

Rotorua selected for international forestry conference

More than 500 forestry specialists will converge on Rotorua in September next year for the ForestSAT 2024 international conference.


Te Puia among NZ attractions showcased in US
7 Feb 2023  

Te Puia among NZ attractions showcased in US

Te Puia and other New Zealand attractions have taken the travel spotlight after featuring on ABC News’ Good Morning America.


RotoruaNZ to launch future leader programme
27 Jan 2023  

RotoruaNZ to launch future leader programme

Senior business leaders in Rotorua with more than 10 years experience in management roles are being sought as mentors for a new a talent incubation programme that will help businesses discover their future business leaders.