$50M Revival of Waiwera Thermal Springs: New Zealand’s Next World-Class Wellness Destination

Описание: Discover the $50 million plan to revive Waiwera Thermal Springs and transform it into a world-class geothermal bathing and wellness destination in Auckland, New Zealand.
In this video, we break down the new concept design for Waiwera Thermal Springs, including:
How a $50m redevelopment will bring the iconic hot pools back to life as a modern wellness retreat
The vision to restore Waiwera as a world-class geothermal attraction with 28 pools, saunas, reflexology paths, gardens, walks and pavilions
Key milestones: seven years of closure, demolition in 2023, and the new resource consent being lodged with Auckland Council on December 1
Why Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is backing the project as a major investment for the region
Projected impact: more than 310,000 visitors and around $300 million generated in the first five years
How the design aims to honour the native landscape, geothermal heritage and local environment
The crucial partnership with Ngāti Manuhiri and their deep ancestral connection to Waiwera
The long history of Waiwera Thermal Springs dating back to the 1800s and its evolution from historic baths to modern hot pools
You’ll also hear how the new Waiwera experience is being shaped around wellness, calm, and connection to nature, and what this means for locals, tourists, and New Zealand’s wider tourism and wellness economy.
If you’re interested in hot springs, geothermal spas, New Zealand travel, or sustainable tourism and development projects, this video will give you a clear overview of what’s planned for the new Waiwera Thermal Springs.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro – Why Waiwera is returning
0:40 The $50m concept design and features
2:10 History of Waiwera Thermal Springs
3:15 Role of Ngāti Manuhiri and cultural heritage
4:10 Economic impact and visitor projections
5:00 What this means for Auckland and NZ tourism
6:00 When could Waiwera reopen?