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YHA NZ brings curtain down with $2.8m gift 2nd July 2025

YHA NZ brings curtain down with $2.8m gift

Youth Hostels Association of New Zealand has gifted more than $2.8m to four charitable organisations, ending its work in the country.


Haka House turns to driving growth after YHA conversions complete 5th March 2025 /

Haka House turns to driving growth after YHA conversions complete

CEO Ryan Sanders says private equity investment has been a “massive benefit” for the new flashpacker network.


Who has bought YHA NZ’s nine hostels? Here’s our pick… 14th October 2022 /

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

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


Investors from NZ, abroad eyeing former YHA hostels 10th February 2022 / /

Investors from NZ, abroad eyeing former YHA hostels

There has been good interest among both domestic and international parties for the group of YHA-managed hostels that closed doors in December, says the agent charged with selling the properties.


YHA NZ to shut – all hostels close on 15 December 25th November 2021 /

YHA NZ to shut – all hostels close on 15 December

In a “sad day for YHA and for tourism in NZ” the closures will end 89 years of operations.


Herwegh Vonk: Why I bought portfolio of YHA hostels during tourism crisis 30th March 2021 /

Herwegh Vonk: Why I bought portfolio of YHA hostels during tourism crisis

New hostel portfolio owner Wolf Herwegh Vonk on his $30m deal with YHA.