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$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Builders of Auckland’s abandoned 57-level Seascape tower win $33m claim
Judge: 'I order Shundi to pay the sum in the statutory demand within five working days.'

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

7 must-experience hotels with their own theme parks
Yes they exist and yes they’re as fun as they sound.

Why this eco lodge is Fiji’s best-kept travel secret
Want to see 100 dolphins up close? This place is your best chance.

Auckland architecture awards shortlist out: 56 projects named
Toilets, houses, additions and alterations, interiors, apartments, new schools on list.

Kiwiesque Vineyard Villa, review: This farm-style retreat is a wine lover’s dream
Ashleigh Cometti revels in the rustic charm of a secluded vineyard villa.

From Europe to the Outback: Must-book deals on cruises, theme parks and outdoor adventures
Your dream trip is waiting.

Will IKEA’s hotel blow you away, or send you flat packing?
Jenni Mortimer checks into the world's only IKEA hotel in Almhult, Sweden.

Auckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer events
The sector is facing the duelling impacts of an oversupply of rooms and reduced demand.

Escape the city to this lavender-themed bed and breakfast
Cosy accommodation, award-winning gins and cute alpacas just 30 minutes from Auckland.

Hotel review: A welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City
The Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel is a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city.

Broadwick Soho may be London’s most stylish hotel
It is a suitably flamboyant complement to Soho’s dynamic hospitality and cultural scene.

Who’s still got money? CBRE lists top sales of $1.7b deals lately
In the last six months of 2024, $1.7b of property sold in 97 deals. CBRE lists the top 10.

NZ’s biggest hotel deal: Precinct selling InterContinental Auckland to Singaporeans
Precinct bought the building in 2012 then undertook a massive $310m renovation of it.

Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale
Biggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.

The hotels with the highest usage of power, water and waste
Hotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.

Looking for a budget stay in Sydney? This hotel offers a fuss-free city base
From $190 per night, make a beeline for the Mercure.

Raphael Franks reviews luxury LA hotel, Sandbourne Santa Monica
The seemingly unending white sands of Santa Monica State Beach are close by.

Desley Simpson: Why we need a bed tax to ensure Auckland’s vibrant events future
OPINION: The issue we face as a city is that attracting events doesn’t come cheap.

Samoa’s most famous hotel has officially reopened - here’s what to expect
Flash floods and a global pandemic forced its doors shut nearly half a decade ago.