Rotorua’s iwi-owned wellness destination, Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa has been recognised on the global stage after winning both Oceania’s Best Day Spa and New Zealand’s Best Day Spa at the 2026
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Blending beauty and business: Stacey’s journey at Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
After two decades in the beauty and wellness industry, Stacey Preston, Spa Operations Manager at Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is helping shape the future of one of Victoria’s most iconic wellness
Geothermal wellness hub Kaipātiki Ora opens its doors at Kaipātiki Hot Springs
Te Poari o Kaipātiki ki Kaipara and Belgravia Leisure are celebrating the recent official opening of Kaipātiki Ora Restore & Connect, a new premium geothermal wellness experience at Kaipātiki
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Belgravia Leisure’s New Zealand venues recognised at Waves 2026 aquatic industry awards
Belgravia Leisure’s New Zealand aquatic and recreation venues are being recognised on the national stage at Waves 2026, with two finalists announced across major industry award categories and an award
North Island guests travel to Rotorua for intimate Matariki wellness experience at Wai Ariki
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
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