Govt looks to hand over historic Chateau Tongariro

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says requests for proposals will close on April 20, with submitters still liable to meet DoC’s concession requirement.

The century-old Chateau Tongariro.

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says the Government is again looking for proposals from potential operators of Ruapehu's Chateau Tongariro, balancing "commercial viability with conservation values".

Potaka, who kicked off another RFP process yesterday, said proposals would need to recognise the

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Brent Melville Thu, 19 Mar 2026

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