Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has been named a double finalist in the World Spa Awards 2025, recognised in two prestigious categories. The categories are New Zealand’s Best Day Spa 2025 and World’s
Go inside Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa’s stunning transformation on The Block
Who’s tuning in to this season of The Block on Channel 9? We certainly are! The season is officially underway, with the first episode having premiered on Sunday, 27 July. Hepburn Bathhouse &
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Wai Ariki guests experience Matariki magic in a stunning drone show
Guests of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa were treated to a front row seat to the spectacular 2025 Matariki Aronui drone show, held on the shores of Lake Rotorua in Aotearoa. The sold-out
A Holistic Approach to Wellness – Meet Kylie Gunn, Wai Ariki’s New Marketing Manager
For Kylie Gunn, wellbeing isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a way of life. And it’s this deep-rooted belief in mindfulness, balance and connection that makes her feel instantly connected to Wai
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Global Wellness Day and the evolution of active wellbeing
By Victoria Goodwin-Barlow, Belgravia Group Health and Wellbeing Manager A snapshot of the trends shaping our future health span It’s safe to say that as Australia’s fastest growing leisure
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Māori tourism booms as international tourists demand authentic cultural experiences
Rotorua-based, Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, the iwi-owned luxury spa managed by Belgravia Leisure, is at the forefront of a powerful surge in Māori tourism – a sector that has grown by 23 percent
Wai Ariki showcases Māori innovation on The Drawing Board
Ever thought about what Māori architecture looks like in the 21st century? The Drawing Board, a new Whakaata Māori documentary series, explores exactly that. Showcasing a wave of modern Māori
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Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa celebrates 130th anniversary and a unique collaboration with Ch 9’s The Block
One of Australia’s most iconic wellness destinations, Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, is marking its 130th anniversary in spectacular style with the unveiling of twelve newly
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Wai Ariki welcomes champion Māori performing arts group Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa was recently honoured with a moving performance by Māori performing arts group, Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue, touching the hearts of all in attendance. The performance
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Hepburn Bathhouse brings visibility to LGBTQI+ ageing at ChillOut
Ever thought about what it means to age well as an LGBTQI+ person in a regional community? Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, a proud supporter of the ChillOut Festival, tackled this question head-on by