EOI - Whanganui Hotel - Collaboration

Whanganui District Council invites Expressions of Interest from developers, investors, and hotel operators to deliver a new, high-quality hotel in Whanganui’s CBD.

Whanganui is growing fast — strong visitor numbers, major public investment, and a thriving creative economy have created clear demand for modern 4-star accommodation. The city now needs a hotel that matches its momentum.

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Whanganui District Council invites Expressions of Interest from developers, investors, and hotel operators to deliver a new, high-quality hotel in Whanganui’s CBD.

Whanganui is growing fast — strong visitor numbers, major public investment, and a thriving creative economy have created clear demand for modern 4-star accommodation. The city now needs a hotel that matches its momentum.

Council is seeking partners with the vision and capability to develop a design-led, commercially viable hotel that reflects Whanganui’s UNESCO City of Design status and activates the city centre.

This is not a procurement process — it’s an open invitation to collaborate. Council has land available, supportive planning frameworks, and the flexibility to work with the right development partner.

EOIs close 4pm, 9 December 2025. Shortlisted respondents will be invited to discussions from February 2026.
For more information, see the full EOI document or contact Gareth Strawbridge (Veros Property) through the GETS Point of Contact.