Visitors from across Te Ika-a-Māui (the North Island) have travelled to Rotorua this Matariki to experience a uniquely Aotearoa blend of Māori culture, geothermal wellness,
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Wai Ariki celebrates a thriving Māori workforce as it marks three years
Three years after opening on Rotorua’s lakefront, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is celebrating a workplace culture grounded in te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) with more than 80 percent of its
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Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa welcome over 70 delegates to a new wellness-led conference experience
Corporate groups can now pair conferences with bathing, spa treatments and regional dining through a refreshed wellness-led events offering at the Hepburn Pavilion, part of the historic Hepburn
New wellness experience to launch at Kaipatiki Hot Springs
Te Poari o Kaipātiki ki Kaipara and Belgravia Leisure are working together to deliver a new premium geothermal wellness experience at Kaipātiki Hot Springs, with Kaipātiki Ora expected to open in
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Yawa member Rachael raises over $6,000 for child protection through national running challenge
When Rachael Maddock, a courageous member at Yawa Aquatic Centre crossed the ultra-marathon finish line this July, she raised more than $6,000 for the Australian child protection charity Bravehearts,
101-year-old John moving strong through Exercise Physiology at Gurri Wanyarra
In an extraordinary feat, 101-year-old Dennis “John” Todd is building strength in the pool at Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre through regular exercise – staying active well into later life. John has
Carnaby’s Head Chef, Simon George reveals new winter menu
Carnaby’s Cafe, Bar & Restaurant has launched a new menu utilising the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is appealing to a growing preference for a broader range of dining
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Community calls for more after successful Kaipātiki Hot Springs movie night
After hundreds of local residents gathered for a community movie night at Kaipātiki Hot Springs, social media was quickly flooded with calls for the event to return, with
Stroke survivor Colin marks over 200 Exercise Physiology visits on journey to recovery
When Colin walked into Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre for his first Exercise Physiology appointment after experiencing a stroke, he admits he was nervous about what to expect. More than 200 visits
Redcliffe Special Olympic swimmer headed to National Games after life changing diagnosis
A Redcliffe War Memorial Pool swimmer has been selected to represent Queensland at the Special Olympics National Games 2026, marking a major milestone after battling a