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Mayor calls for political commitment to restore Chateau Tongariro Hotel
Ruapehu Mayor urges government to commit to restoring Chateau Tongariro Hotel before centenary.
In brief
Ruapehu Mayor urges government to commit to restoring Chateau Tongariro Hotel before centenary. Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton calls for political commitment to restore Chateau Tongariro Hotel before its centenary, citing economic benefits and heritage value. Originally reported by RNZ.
Chateau Tongariro Hotel
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says reports that demolition remains an option will upset thousands who support saving the Category 1 heritage-listed landmark.
Centenary timeline
The Chateau will mark its centenary in three years, having remained on the national agenda due to strong public connection.
Public petition
The Save the Chateau Parliamentary Petition attracted more than 16,000 signatures from across New Zealand and overseas in less than three months.
Iwi preferences
Recent documents show iwi groups prefer demolition, but a lease for the land could create a pathway with an interested investor and iwi agreement.
Economic benefits
Reopening the Chateau could generate $56 million in regional economic benefits over 60 years, expressed in net present value.
Government support
The Manawatū-Whanganui Mayoral Forum has written to the prime minister supporting full restoration and revitalisation of Whakapapa Village.
Centenary call to action
With its centenary approaching, Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton calls for political commitment to restoration and a pathway with investor and iwi.
Here's the gist
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton calls for political commitment to restore Chateau Tongariro Hotel before its centenary, citing economic benefits and heritage value.
