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Five-star hotel on hold as Precinct shelves $1.5bn Downtown development 30th October 2026 /

Five-star hotel on hold as Precinct shelves $1.5bn Downtown development

The developer says higher long-term interest rates, renewed inflation pressures, and a weaker NZ dollar had undermined the economics of proceeding.


Weekly hotel results: Confident Christchurch sees room rates rise 30th October 2026 /

Weekly hotel results: Confident Christchurch sees room rates rise

Hotel occupancy topped 90% on two nights last week as the city hosted a number of major sporting events.


Weekly hotel results: Major events drive RevPAR growth for Auckland 23rd October 2026 /

Weekly hotel results: Major events drive RevPAR growth for Auckland

A string of large sporting and music events provided Auckland with a strong start to October.


Weekly hotel results: Wellington ekes out RevPAR growth 16th October 2026 /

Weekly hotel results: Wellington ekes out RevPAR growth

An increase in occupancy managed to overcome falling daily rates to lift room revenue.


Weekly hotel results: Queenstown roars ahead with RevPAR jumping 35% 9th October 2026 /

Weekly hotel results: Queenstown roars ahead with RevPAR jumping 35%

Higher daily rates are driving strong room revenue growth across the destination’s hotel market.


Te Koi The Lodge, Wellesley and Mangonui hotels on the market 7th October 2026 /

Te Koi The Lodge, Wellesley and Mangonui hotels on the market

Three accommodation properties in the Far North, Wellington and Tasman have come to market, including well-established hospitality businesses offered as going concerns.


Former retirement village earmarked for 4-star hotel with focus on health & wellness 6th October 2026 /

Former retirement village earmarked for 4-star hotel with focus on health & wellness

The boutique hotel is intended to provide a quiet, high-quality alternative to central Christchurch or airport accommodation.


Weekly hotel results: Southern markets carry national RevPAR 2nd October 2026 /

Weekly hotel results: Southern markets carry national RevPAR

Good performances from Queenstown and Christchurch’s hotel markets are driving growth in national revenue per available room, according to figures from STR.


Value of hotel deals jump as offshore buyers return to NZ – CBRE 28th September 2026 /

Value of hotel deals jump as offshore buyers return to NZ – CBRE

Hotel investment over the first half of 2026 was driven by major deals involving overseas investors.


Weekly hotel results: Auckland, Queenstown drive national RevPAR up 10% 25th September 2026 /

Weekly hotel results: Auckland, Queenstown drive national RevPAR up 10%

The result was driven by good performances across Queenstown and Auckland’s hotel markets.


ROKI Collection, Craggy Range, The Clements among nine new Michelin Key hotels  21st September 2026 /

ROKI Collection, Craggy Range, The Clements among nine new Michelin Key hotels 

NZ gains eight new One-Key distinctions and one new Two-Key in Michelin Guide’s 2026 hotel selection, with two existing Key hotels also upgraded to Two Keys.


Weekly hotel results: Steady start to spring for Auckland 18th September 2026 /

Weekly hotel results: Steady start to spring for Auckland

Auckland has made a steady start to spring after a decent winter for the city’s hotels.