2nd August 2019 Government / Holiday ParksAssociate tourism minister Peeni Henare has called for better communication and coordination between the tourism industry and central and local government in order to combat current challenges facing the sector.
2nd August 2019 Awards / Holiday ParksThe sole South Island holiday park shortlisted has won the sector’s coveted Spirit of Hospitality award.
1st August 2019 Conference / Holiday ParksAssociate tourism minister Peeni Henare, Tourism New Zealand’s new chair, Jamie Tuuta, and Department of Conservation boss, Lou Sanson are all on the bill for this year’s Holiday Parks Conference which starts in earnest today.
22nd July 2019 Holiday ParksQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking proposals for the new 20-year commercial lease of Frankton Campground.
17th July 2019 Holiday Parks / PropertyMuriwai Lodge Store and Campground has been put up for sale.
15th July 2019 Awards / Holiday ParksRotorua’s All Seasons Holiday Park is once again in the running to be named New Zealand’s most hospitable holiday park as five parks battle it out for the sector’s premier award.
8th July 2019 Bed Tax / Holiday ParksA bed tax on New Zealand’s holiday parks could encourage more people to freedom camp, says Holiday Parks New Zealand.
14th June 2019 Awards / Holiday ParksEinnee Facey of the Russell TOP 10 Holiday Park has been awarded the 2019 Holiday Parks Emerging Star Award for holiday park professionals under the age of 35.
23rd May 2019 Holiday ParksPanuku Development Auckland has selected TOP 10 Holiday Parks operators Steve and Jeanette Edwards to run Takapuna Beach Holiday Park.
11th April 2019 Holiday ParksDomestic visitors account for around $702m – or some 59% – of holiday park expenditure but international spend drops.
6th December 2018 Holiday ParksPanuku Development Auckland is parallel negotiations with two preferred operators for Takapuna Beach Holiday Park following delays which mean an appointment is now likely to come after Christmas.
31st October 2018 Awards / Holiday ParksExceptional dedication to delivering world-class customer experiences for guests has propelled Northland’s Kauri Coast TOP 10 Holiday Park to take out the coveted Supreme Award at this year’s TOP 10 awards night.
26th October 2018 Holiday Parks / HPNZAustralian holiday park giant, Belgravia Health & Leisure Group, is to take over the management of council-owned Mawley Holiday Park in Masterton.