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Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park, located near Katikati north of Tauranga, won the Holiday Park Supreme Industry Award at the Holiday Parks New Zealand Awards in Hamilton. The park was also named Medium Park of the Year. Judges highlighted its manaakitanga (hospitality), community contribution, continuous improvement environmental programme, and status as the largest local employer.

Indonesian celebrity couple Citra Kirana and Rezky Aditya spent a 10-day holiday in New Zealand, traveling in a campervan with their child and no nanny. The couple handled all daily tasks themselves, including vehicle maintenance, and praised the country's camper-friendly infrastructure. Despite winter temperatures around 3°C, they enjoyed the trip.

Kenneth Cotter, 78, died after his campervan lurched forward and crushed him against a wall. The coroner ruled it a tragic and unique accident.

Taiwanese host and content creator Zhang Ruifu completed a seven-day solo trip across New Zealand in a rented large campervan. The trip cost less than NT$30,000. Driving right-hand drive for the first time, he hit a truck mirror and nearly collided with a parked car.

Indonesian celebrities Citra Kirana and Rezky Aditya completed a 10-day campervan trip through New Zealand with their three-year-old son Athar, without a nanny. The journey strengthened family bonds.

DOC has completed the sale of Waikaremoana Holiday Park to Te Uru Taumatua, the Tūhoe iwi authority. The park, located on Māori freehold land, will continue to operate as usual with lake access maintained, while new investment is planned.