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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From musician to tourism growth leader: Amanda Porter steps into newly created role
What do classical music, tourism, guest experience and business growth have in common? For Amanda Porter, each has helped build the skills that led her to a newly created Product Growth Tourism
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Kaipātiki Hot Springs honours ANZAC Day at Parakai Dawn Service
Kaipātiki Hot Springs has continued its long-standing support of the Parakai Dawn Service this ANZAC Day, standing alongside the South Kaipara community to mark the occasion and pay respects. Held
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First Wai Ariki interns complete culturally grounded learning experience
Pictured: Aspiring therapists Kaitlyn Tane and Courtney Kaa. Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is celebrating the completion of its first internship programme, with two aspiring therapists taking
Belgravia Leisure secures first PR award at Mumbrella CommsCon 2026
Belgravia Leisure has taken home the win for Best Campaign on a Small Budget at the prestigious Mumbrella CommsCon Awards, marking the company’s first ever award entry and win in a PR focused
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Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa champions inclusion at must-see regional pride festival
For a lot of LGBTQIA+ Australians, feeling safe and celebrated wasn’t always part of their story. Too often, belonging was something hoped for rather than something experienced. And
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Wai Ariki hosts Rotorua’s official Waitangi Day celebration
Thousands of locals and visitors gathered at the Rotorua lakefront for Waitangi – Mō Te Arawa O Te Iwi, For The Love Of The People,
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