Just 12 months after its official opening and having already won numerous design awards, Rotorua’s luxury lakefront spa, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa, has been nominated as a finalist at the World
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Wai Ariki’s Māori-inspired architecture wins prestigious award
We are incredibly proud of the multi-award-winning venue Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa, which has received yet another award for its Commercial Architecture at the 2024 Waikato & Bay of Plenty
Black Ferns’ secret recovery weapon revealed
The Black Ferns, New Zealand’s top women’s rugby team, have discovered a game-changing recovery secret within the walls of Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa. Nestled by Lake Rotorua, this hidden gem
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All whaea welcome at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Cafe this Mother’s Day weekend
With the greater part (60%) of the Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa team being a whaea (mother), it’s no surprise that the business is built on the strength of whānau (family). Additionally, as the
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Wai Ariki Hosts Rotorua’s official Waitangi event: A wellness celebration like no other
In the heart of Rotorua, Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa stood proud as the host of the official Waitangi event, “For the Love of the People | Mō te Aroha o te Iwi.” This year, the theme of
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Meet Karen Aleksich: from world-class spa director to implementing traditional Māori healing at a luxury level
Karen Aleksich brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for wellness to her role as Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa’s Guest Experience Manager. With a journey spanning continents and
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Aquaman’s hidden oasis discovered! You won’t believe where Jason Momoa finds serenity
Aquaman star Jason Momoa has lived up to his name by enjoying a restorative soak at Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa. The multi-award-winning venue is built on the legacy of Māori culture
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Indigenous Women Lead and Inspire at 2024 Industry Summit at Wai Ariki
In a celebration of leadership and cultural heritage, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa recently played host to the 2024 Indigenous Women in Industry (IWI) Summit. Set against the breathtaking
Wai Ariki’s architecture in the spotlight in ArchitectureNow
We are honoured to see Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa featured in ArchitectureNow for its architecture and grounding in te ao Māori. Wai Ariki’s culturally, architecturally, experiential and beautiful
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Pioneering Wellbeing and Travel Trends in 2024
Officially opened in June 2023, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa, nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua, is already proving a hit with local and international visitors alike, while it has also picked up