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“Our vision for a health and wellness campus
at the Rotorua lakefront includes a range of
different services and offerings, including
dedicated space for a clinical and rehabilitation
provider.”
The estimated benefit to the Rotorua economy
will be measured in the tens of millions
of dollars a year, says Pukeroa Oruawhata
Group director and finance and expenditure
chairman, David Tapsell.
“With an estimated build cost of over
$30 million, this is a significant undertaking
for us so we have taken our time to plan this
out,” says Mr Tapsell.
In addition to the jobs created over the next
two years to build the complex, Wai Ariki will
initially employ 35 staff, increasing to 80 staff
in time, creating significant employment
opportunities for our people,” says Mr Tapsell.
Mr Short says Wai Ariki will be managed by
Australian-based company, Belgravia Leisure,
who will be recruiting and employing staff
locally.
“We recognise the importance of partnering
with a business that has expertise in spa and
wellness, and Belgravia offers a wealth of
experience in these areas. Importantly, it has
the systems and processes required to support
such a development,” says Mr Short.
Belgravia general manager destination,
wellness and spa group, Karen Golden, says
Wai Ariki offers a unique blend of culture and
wellness, which will deliver an experience she
believes is unprecedented on the global stage.
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