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
New Zealand’s Premier Spa Experience Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa receives Qualmark’s highest accreditation
We are thrilled to announce that Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has achieved the highest level of accreditation by Qualmark, New Zealand’s official mark of tourism excellence. Our spa has been
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Introducing Debbie Guptill-Robertson, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa General Manager
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Guptill-Robertson as its new General Manager, effective 1st December 2023. Debbie Guptill-Robertson brings a wealth of
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa named the Best New Spa at the 2023 Spa and Wellness Awards
Just four months after opening, Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has been crowned the Best New Spa for 2023 at the 2023 Spa & Wellness Awards. The annual awards recognise and celebrate
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