Plan unveiled for $50m redevelopment of Waiwera Thermal Springs

Friday 28 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 28 Nov 2025, 6:39pm

A $50 million project aims to transform the vacant Waiwera geothermal site into a high-end wellness destination featuring 28 pools and saunas. Waiwera Thermal Springs Property LP plans to lodge a resource consent with Auckland Council on 1 December. The redevelopment is intended to reopen the site by late 2027.

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1. StuffFri 28 Nov 2025, 6:00pm

   A new era for Waiwera: Abandoned hot springs (finally) set for $50m transformation (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via The PostFri 28 Nov 2025, 6:09pm

   ‘Not just evil developers’: new owners to redevelop Waiwera hot pools (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 28 Nov 2025, 6:19pm

   Plan unveiled for $50m revival of Waiwera Thermal Springs (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 28 Nov 2025, 6:39pm

   Waiwera Thermal Springs $50m revival plan unveiled for wellness retreat (opens in new tab)