Drifter

25th September 2025 Drifter / Flashpacker

Flashpacker Drifter expands from Christchurch to Aus

Australian operator Leisure Accommodation Collective has taken its full Drifter brand back across the ditch.

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10th October 2024 Drifter / LAC

Mayor to officially open Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch Mayor Philip Mauger and Leisure Accommodation Collective chief executive Luke Moran will officially open the new hybrid hotel Drifter Christchurch today.

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11th September 2024 Drifter / Rambler

Drifter Christchurch opening new hospo offer Rambler

New flashpacker brand Drifter Christchurch is launching tomorrow a food a beverage offer called Rambler.

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9th May 2024 Drifter / Hostels

Drifter preps flashpacker entry with 95 new rooms for Christchurch

The Australian operator will take on Lylo and Haka Houses in New Zealand and Australia’s premium backpacker market.

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14th October 2022 Drifter / YHA

Who has bought YHA NZ’s nine hostels? Here’s our pick…

Has an Australian-backed venture with Kiwi connections secured the coveted portfolio?

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3rd September 2021 Drifter / Haka Tourism

Sanders’ Haka Tourism to become Drifter in A$500m hotel play

Drifter Hospitality Group plans to target the premium millennial market with hybrid hotels across Asia Pacific.

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29 May 2026   On the Job / People

On the Job: Griggs joins luxury specialist, new hires at Skyline, ChristchurchNZ, Tomahawk… and more!

29 May 2026   Budget 2026 / DOC

Budget 2026: DOC’s visitor work funding cut, redirected to conservation

29 May 2026   BGH / M&A / THL

Aussies up the ante in Tourism Holdings takeover bid

29 May 2026   KiwiRail / TAIC

TAIC: Inadequate crew training contributed to Aratere grounding

29 May 2026   Hotels / STR

Weekly hotel results: Christchurch RevPAR flat as autumn ends

29 May 2026   Roundup

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