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Jo Demanser named New Zealand Airbnb Host of the Year 2025

NZ HeraldStuffThursday 18 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Hawke's Bay's Jo Demanser has been named the 2025 Airbnb Host of the Year in New Zealand. Additionally, the Nest property in the Waitaki District received the award for best design.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 18 Sep 2025, 11:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 15 minutes
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