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Holiday Parks

Internationals drive record guest nights for holiday parks 27th February 2024 /

Internationals drive record guest nights for holiday parks

The holiday parks property market is also active with a number of recent acquisitions and businesses up for sale.


Tasman’s plans for its latest holiday park acquisition? Invest, invest, invest 8th February 2024 /

Tasman’s plans for its latest holiday park acquisition? Invest, invest, invest

The acquisitive holiday park owner is staying true to its word and pumping millions into its expanding portfolio.


Tasman’s Papamoa holiday park completes $8m upgrade 14th December 2023 /

Tasman’s Papamoa holiday park completes $8m upgrade

Tasman Holiday Parks says it has completed an $8m renovation of its Papamoa Beach holiday park in time for the summer holiday period.


Holiday parks hoping for 10m guest nights, better summer for business – HPNZ’s Brown 6th December 2023 /

Holiday parks hoping for 10m guest nights, better summer for business – HPNZ’s Brown

An audacious goal to increase the number of guest nights in the campground sector to more than 10 million is a top priority for Holiday Parks New Zealand’s Fergus Brown this summer.


TOP 10 Holiday Parks nominated in franchise awards 26th September 2023 /

TOP 10 Holiday Parks nominated in franchise awards

TOP 10 Holiday Parks has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 Westpac NZ Franchise Awards.


HPNZ Conference: No fishy business for holiday parks’ sustainability journeys 1st August 2023 /

HPNZ Conference: No fishy business for holiday parks’ sustainability journeys

Operators’ better use of food resources and cutting waste have been recognised as holiday parks aim for greener outcomes.


Northland holiday park wins Spirit of Hospitality Award 28th July 2023 /

Northland holiday park wins Spirit of Hospitality Award

The industry celebrates its best at the Holiday Parks New Zealand Awards.


HPNZ Conference: Holiday parks’ strategies for success 28th July 2023 /

HPNZ Conference: Holiday parks’ strategies for success

Data, decarbonisation, and the work-life balance are some of the key elements that can help holiday parks succeed, according to an industry panel.


Holiday parks industry converges on Rotorua 27th July 2023 /

Holiday parks industry converges on Rotorua

Operators and industry are gathering in Rotorua for the annual Holiday Parks New Zealand conference.


Holiday parks buoyed by sports, investment 17th July 2023 /

Holiday parks buoyed by sports, investment

A renewed sense of optimism is sweeping the industry with some operators investing more than $1m in upgrades.


Hampshire Holiday Parks secures OIO consent for NZ leaseholds… 26th June 2023 /

Hampshire Holiday Parks secures OIO consent for NZ leaseholds…

Australia’s Hampshire Holiday Parks Limited has been granted Overseas Investment Office approval for the leasehold of five sites in Queenstown and Wānaka containing holiday parks and campgrounds.


…while holiday parks confidence falls to three-year low but international recovery positive 26th June 2023 /

…while holiday parks confidence falls to three-year low but international recovery positive

Optimism in NZ’s holiday parks sector declined in June with almost 25% of businesses expressing pessimism – the largest dip recorded for the month in three years.


Rotorua holiday park to reopen 28th April 2023 /

Rotorua holiday park to reopen

Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust has collaborated with Tasman Holiday Parks to revive a former Top 10 Holiday Park in Rotorua.


Holiday parks optimism boosted by strong summer demand 13th April 2023 /

Holiday parks optimism boosted by strong summer demand

Confidence in the sector is the highest it has been since the pandemic, says HPNZ.


NZ Tourism Awards: A unique offer blends history, culture, education and environment 4th November 2022 /

NZ Tourism Awards: A unique offer blends history, culture, education and environment

In a series of profiles leading up to next Thursday’s event, the Ticker talks to Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park, a finalist in the Māori Tourism Award.


How much do holiday parks earn? – HPNZ report 19th October 2022 /

How much do holiday parks earn? – HPNZ report

New Zealand holiday parks generate average annual income of $1.15m each with larger properties earning more than double that, according to a sample of the industry.


Holiday park first for Te Anau operator 4th October 2022 /

Holiday park first for Te Anau operator

Summer bookings are coming in thick and fast at Tasman Holiday Park Te Anau – and visitors are already seeing first-hand how the operator is creating a sustainable future for guests – and the business.


Tasman Tourism to expand again with another holiday park acquisition 30th September 2022 /

Tasman Tourism to expand again with another holiday park acquisition

The acquisitive operator plans to invest in the business, bringing jobs and visitors to the Bay of Plenty.


Holiday parks confidence grows on international prospects 20th September 2022

Holiday parks confidence grows on international prospects

The positive sentiment comes as the domestic market wanes from its 2020/21 highs.


Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park scoops award 13th September 2022 /

Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park scoops award

Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park has picked up the Tourism Business of the Year Award at the 2022 Katikati and Waihi Beach Community Business Awards.


Hanmer Springs holiday park feels the buzz from people’s choice win 3rd August 2022 /

Hanmer Springs holiday park feels the buzz from people’s choice win

TOP 10 Hanmer Springs owners Jacqui and Dean Anderson are riding the high from their recent People’s Choice win at the recent Hospitality New Zealand Award.


Pools, packages & plans: Tasman Tourism on NZ opportunities 4th July 2022 /

Pools, packages & plans: Tasman Tourism on NZ opportunities

After snapping up NZ assets, the company turns to refurbishment and renovation to add value.


TOP 10 CEO David Ovendale on new challenges in the recovery 15th June 2022 /

TOP 10 CEO David Ovendale on new challenges in the recovery

The travel revival is bringing in some fresh challenges for holiday parks as Kiwis plan holidays overseas instead of New Zealand’s backyard, with few international visitors to fill in the gaps.


Deals, hot pools, events & activities keys to driving holiday park demand – report 14th June 2022 /

Deals, hot pools, events & activities keys to driving holiday park demand – report

Hot pools and winter experiences are strong marketing opportunities for holiday parks.


Kiwi support keeps Jan guest nights at pre-Covid high – Holiday Parks NZ 4th March 2022 /

Kiwi support keeps Jan guest nights at pre-Covid high – Holiday Parks NZ

Kiwi holidaymakers have helped keep guest nights up at pre-Covid levels for holiday parks’ busiest month, says Holiday Parks New Zealand.


Holiday parks see fewer Covid cases than expected, but remain on Omicron watch 19th January 2022 /

Holiday parks see fewer Covid cases than expected, but remain on Omicron watch

Five holiday parks have reported Covid cases so far this summer – much fewer than expected, say relieved industry leaders.


Tasman Tourism buys Chch asset, raises $329m for more deals 28th October 2021 /

Tasman Tourism buys Chch asset, raises $329m for more deals

The acquisitive holiday park investor snaps up another property and readies a war chest for further purchases.


Tasman Tourism eyes expansion, targets tourist centres – Aflallo 12th August 2021 /

Tasman Tourism eyes expansion, targets tourist centres – Aflallo

Holiday park operator Tasman Tourism New Zealand is hoping to expand its portfolio of assets and create a database of potential employees to tap when the time is right.


HPNZ 2021: Camp Glenorchy wins Spirit of Hospitality award 6th August 2021 /

HPNZ 2021: Camp Glenorchy wins Spirit of Hospitality award

Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat scooped top prize at the Holiday Park NZ 2021 Awards held in Blenheim last night.


Holiday parks in revival mode – HPNZ’s Brown 7th July 2021 /

Holiday parks in revival mode – HPNZ’s Brown

Holiday parks had not escaped the impacts of Covid but are surviving due to a strong domestic base.


Nelson cracks down on holiday park long-term occupants 11th June 2021

Nelson cracks down on holiday park long-term occupants

Relocatable homes need to be connected to water and wastewater drainage, tent stay maximum of 50 days.


Cromwell Holiday Park closes after 30 years 10th May 2021

Cromwell Holiday Park closes after 30 years

Cromwell Holiday Park has closed its doors after 30 years of operating.


Holiday park looks to childcare to see it through lean winter 27th April 2021

Holiday park looks to childcare to see it through lean winter

Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park is providing childcare support and education programmes in an effort to diversify.


Kennedy Park preps for summer with new facilities 17th December 2020

Kennedy Park preps for summer with new facilities

Construction of Kennedy Park Resort’s new bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities have been completed.


HPNZ calls for holidaying later in “make or break” summer 7th December 2020

HPNZ calls for holidaying later in “make or break” summer

Holiday Parks New Zealand is calling for Kiwis to holiday later in the summer to help the struggling tourism industry, 


Successful sale prompts hunt for opportunities 13th November 2020

Successful sale prompts hunt for opportunities

After selling two holiday parks to overseas investors, TOP 10 chair Ian Smith and wife Vicki are looking for more.


PGF invests $527k in holiday park infrastructure 11th November 2020 /

PGF invests $527k in holiday park infrastructure

The Government’s Provincial Growth Fund is providing $527,250 to replace the freshwater system at the Matauri Bay Holiday Park.


Campsite, spa comes to market after nearly 30 years 10th November 2020 /

Campsite, spa comes to market after nearly 30 years

Fernland Spa in Tauranga is on the market for sale for the first time nearly 30 years.


Are NZ holiday parks on cusp of corporatisation? 2nd October 2020 /

Are NZ holiday parks on cusp of corporatisation?

The acquisition of three holiday parks by overseas investors could start a trend, say industry experts.


First TOP 10 achieves Carbon Zero Certification 9th July 2020 /

First TOP 10 achieves Carbon Zero Certification

Owner Uwe Kroll said it was a first for a TOP 10 holiday park.


TOP 10, Tourism Holdings partner on pop-up camper network 7th July 2020 /

TOP 10, Tourism Holdings partner on pop-up camper network

TOP 10 Holiday Parks has teamed up with Tourism Holdings-owned Britz motorhomes to open a raft of pop-up motorhome branches across the country.


“Flurry” of domestic travel expected over school holidays – HPNZ 5th June 2020 /

“Flurry” of domestic travel expected over school holidays – HPNZ

Many regions reported takings on par with previous years for the same weekend, despite few international visitors remaining in the country.


Napier accommodation outlet starts $1.75m redevelopment 6th May 2020 /

Napier accommodation outlet starts $1.75m redevelopment

Kennedy Park Resort in Napier has begun construction of a $1.75m bathroom, kitchen and laundry facility.


South Island holiday parks focus of Covid-19 trace 18th March 2020 /

South Island holiday parks focus of Covid-19 trace

The Southern District Health Board is alerting people who may have been in locations in Queenstown and Christchurch that they may have come into contact with the eight case of COVID-19, a Danish tourist.


QLDC gears up for Frankton Motor Camp overhaul 28th January 2020

QLDC gears up for Frankton Motor Camp overhaul

The redevelopment of Frankton Motor Camp is set to begin at the end of the month in a move that will add “much needed” camping capacity to the Queenstown region.


Year in Review: HPNZ’s Fergus Brown on 2019 17th December 2019 /

Year in Review: HPNZ’s Fergus Brown on 2019

The winner of the Marsh Tourism Industry Champion Award takes a look at this year’s challenges and achievements.


Holiday park operator to pay record $680k penalty for exploiting workers 16th December 2019

Holiday park operator to pay record $680k penalty for exploiting workers

A North Island holiday park owner has been banned as an employer and ordered to pay a record $680,350 in penalties and unpaid wage to three migrant workers.


Report: Holiday park investment boosts local expenditure 17th September 2019 /

Report: Holiday park investment boosts local expenditure

The increasing amount of holiday park dollars spent in local communities across the country has been highlighted in a new report into regional business expenditure.


New operators for Tairua Campground 16th September 2019

New operators for Tairua Campground

Thames Coromandel District Council-owned Tairua Campground has been leased by locals Joe Ferguson and Ruby Woodruffe.


Gallery: Holiday Parks Conference 2019 5th August 2019 /

Gallery: Holiday Parks Conference 2019

Around 270 holiday parks professionals were in Wellington last week for the Holiday Parks Conference 2019.