Petition to restore Chateau Tongariro presented to Parliament

1NewsThe PostWaikato TimesNZ HeraldTuesday 16 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has delivered a petition with over 15,000 signatures to Parliament, calling for government support to restore the Chateau Tongariro. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka stated that a decision regarding the building's fate should be made by the end of 2025.

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First reported by 1News, Tue 16 Sep 2025, 12:31pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 16 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Petition to save Chateau Tongariro to be presented at Parliament (opens in new tab)

  2. The PostThe Post via Waikato Times

    Chateau Tongariro decision by end of the year, Conservation Minister says (opens in new tab)

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  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Ruapehu mayor delivers 15,000-signature Chateau Tongariro petition to Parliament (opens in new tab)