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Hanmer Springs

Most public money allocated to abandoned Fly Ride unspent 27th May 2026 /

Most public money allocated to abandoned Fly Ride unspent

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa says it has spent around $350,000 of the government money allocated to the proposed Fly Ride project.


Council pulls plug on Hanmer Springs’ Fly Ride after costs balloon 26th May 2026 /

Council pulls plug on Hanmer Springs’ Fly Ride after costs balloon

Hurunui District Council votes to abandon the project, which was being developed by Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa.


Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools fundraising for helicopters 1st October 2025

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools fundraising for helicopters

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is hosting a late-night event with live music, movie screening, auctions, raffles and a VIP spa event to raise funds for Westpac’s rescue helicopters.


Hanmer Springs Great Ride restoration to boost tourism 14th August 2025 /

Hanmer Springs Great Ride restoration to boost tourism

Cyclists can again ride the entire St James Cycle Trail loop, near Hanmer Springs, following the opening of a new bridge across the Waiau Uwha River.


“Time for some new blood” – Graeme Abbot hands over the reins 31st March 2025

“Time for some new blood” – Graeme Abbot hands over the reins

The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa GM retires from full-time work today, telling the Ticker his key to creating a successful attraction.


“A meaty challenge” – Sarah Wiblin on taking the reins at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa 17th March 2025 /

“A meaty challenge” – Sarah Wiblin on taking the reins at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

The incoming GM says she has big shoes to fill at the attraction but sees plenty of opportunities.


Yachting boss taking helm from Abbot at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools 4th February 2025 /

Yachting boss taking helm from Abbot at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools

Sarah Wiblin has been appointed GM of the popular attraction, which sees more than 500k visitors a year.


Hanmer Springs introducing new slides 5th September 2023

Hanmer Springs introducing new slides

Hanmer Thermal Pools & Spa is introducing two new hydroslides to its offerings, due to open on 11 October.


Alpine festival kicks off in Hanmer Springs 1st July 2022 /

Alpine festival kicks off in Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs village will be transformed into a winter oasis as part of the 2022 Alpine Winter Festival this July.


Hanmer Springs Attractions appoints new ops manager 9th March 2022 /

Hanmer Springs Attractions appoints new ops manager

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Hanmer Springs extends summer hours 28th January 2021

Hanmer Springs extends summer hours

The extension has been made possible by the support of domestic visitors.


Hanmer Springs opens new water playground 20th November 2020

Hanmer Springs opens new water playground

He said the new AquaPlay area would add to the fun features of the business and will make the complex even more appealing to visitors.