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Tasman enters NZ motel market, acquires another holiday park 14th May 2026 /

Tasman enters NZ motel market, acquires another holiday park

The company seals a deal for a Raglan property on the eve of the World Surf League Championship Tour.


Govt hits emergency housing motel target early 27th January 2025 /

Govt hits emergency housing motel target early

The government says it has achieved its target to reduce the number of households in emergency housing motels by 75% five years early.


Emergency housing motel contracts ending 10th June 2024

Emergency housing motel contracts ending

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will not renew consents at the end of the year for six of the original 13 motels used as contracted emergency housing in Rotorua.


Govt commits to ending Rotorua’s emergency housing motels 1st May 2024 /

Govt commits to ending Rotorua’s emergency housing motels

The government and Rotorua Lakes Council aim to cease long-term use of emergency housing motels by the end of 2025.


Lake Tekapo Village Motel up for sale 27th March 2023

Lake Tekapo Village Motel up for sale

The 1,585 square metre motel and land package comprises 25 units and includes a 33-bed backpackers wing and a two-bedroom first floor apartment, both of which are under long-term lease.


Motive snaps up HOST motels network 22nd March 2023 /

Motive snaps up HOST motels network

Motive Group has acquired the HOST Accommodation Group network, which comprises seven motels and motor lodges around New Zealand.


Motels should not be homes for children – commissioner 31st January 2023

Motels should not be homes for children – commissioner

Motels can never be a home for children and the current system is failing them, says The Office of the Children’s Commissioner.


Rotorua mayor backs accord to end mixed-use tourism accom 12th December 2022

Rotorua mayor backs accord to end mixed-use tourism accom

A government-led accord to reduce emergency housing reliance on motels in Rotorua has been met with support from the city’s mayor, Tania Tapsell.


Police investigate death at Taupō motel 8th March 2022 /

Police investigate death at Taupō motel

Taupō residents can expect to see a continued heightened police presence in the township as detectives continue to investigate the death of a man at the Adelphi Motel Sunday morning.


Motel sales reflect confidence in tourism – Bayleys 4th August 2020

Motel sales reflect confidence in tourism – Bayleys

Recent motel sales is a reflection of the confidence investors have in New Zealand’s tourism sector, says Bayleys.


Givealittle page set up for struggling moteliers 15th April 2020 /

Givealittle page set up for struggling moteliers

A Givealitte fundraising page has been set up to help moteliers whose businesses “are on the brink of collapse”.