Kaipātiki Hot Springs has helped over 120 tamariki (children) from local kura (schools) build water confidence by hosting the swim leg of the Kaipara Schools Triathlon,
News & Events
Stay informed about the latest happenings across Belgravia Leisure’s multiple sectors, including tourism and holiday parks, spa and wellness, aquatics, sports and leisure, and health and wellbeing. Our team is committed to providing top-quality services and programs to improve the wellbeing of communities across New Zealand and Australia. News stories and event announcements on this page showcase our dedication to innovation, sustainability, inclusion, and community engagement.
Wai Ariki celebrates a thriving Māori workforce as it marks three years
Three years after opening on Rotorua’s lakefront, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is celebrating a workplace culture grounded in te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) with more than 80 percent of its
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New wellness experience to launch at Kaipatiki Hot Springs
Te Poari o Kaipātiki ki Kaipara and Belgravia Leisure are working together to deliver a new premium geothermal wellness experience at Kaipātiki Hot Springs, with Kaipātiki Ora – Wellness
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North Island guests travel to Rotorua for intimate Matariki wellness experience at Wai Arik
Visitors from across Te Ika-a-Māui (the North Island) have travelled to Rotorua this Matariki to experience a uniquely Aotearoa blend of Māori culture, geothermal wellness,
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Community calls for more after successful Kaipātiki Hot Springs movie night
After hundreds of local residents gathered for a community movie night at Kaipātiki Hot Springs, social media was quickly flooded with calls for the event to return, with community members
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Kaipātiki Hot Springs honours ANZAC Day at Parakai Dawn Service
Kaipātiki Hot Springs has continued its long-standing support of the Parakai Dawn Service this ANZAC Day, standing alongside the South Kaipara community to mark the occasion and pay
First Wai Ariki interns complete culturally grounded learning experience
Pictured: Aspiring therapists Kaitlyn Tane and Courtney Kaa. Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is celebrating the completion of its first internship programme, with two aspiring therapists taking
A night of connection for Mana Wāhine at Wai Ariki
When powerful spaces meet powerful people, something special happens. Recently, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa opened its doors for an evening dedicated to connection, conversation and community,
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Wai Ariki reaffirms world class tourism status with Qualmark Gold
You might know Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa as the Rotorua icon known for its striking architecture, deep Ngāti Whakaue culture, celebrity visitors and glowing guest
Standing together for breast cancer awareness at Wai Ariki in Rotorua
Warm mineral waters and hues of pink – October at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa provided relaxation and hope for Rotorua locals affected by breast cancer. Wai Ariki joined forces with the
Jesse Tamm joins Wai Ariki to drive global business events growth
Recently recognised as Belgravia Leisure’s New Zealand Venue of the Year 2025 and Most Unique Property at the 2025 Spa & Wellness Awards, Wai Ariki Hot
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Spa and wellness, Best in Travel wins for Wai Ariki
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has earned national recognition at the 2025 Spa & Wellness Awards, named Most Unique Property. The venue was also featured in Lonely Planet’s
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