Future ownership and operation of Kennedy Park Resort
Napier City Council seeks feedback on selling Kennedy Park Resort's operating assets to Hampshire (NZ) Limited while keeping council ownership of the land and leasing it for up to 30 years.
- Closing date
- 24 October 2026 at 5pm
- Added to Civics
- 13 October 2026
- Source category
- Local government
- Source body
- Napier City Council
- Last checked
- 13 October 2026
Closes in 6 days
Plain-English summary
Napier City Council seeks feedback on selling Kennedy Park Resort's operating assets to Hampshire (NZ) Limited while keeping council ownership of the land and leasing it for up to 30 years.
The council's preferred option is to sell Kennedy Park Resort's operating assets to Hampshire (NZ) Limited and lease the council-owned land to the company for a maximum of 30 years.
The other options are to retain council ownership and management, or to seek a partnership with an external provider to operate the resort.
The council says the proposal aims to improve the financial sustainability of the resort and reduce pressure on ratepayers. Kennedy Park Resort remains open for business during consultation.
Read the Statement of Proposal and the three options on the official consultation page.
Complete the online submission form linked from that page: https://napier.wufoo.com/forms/r54obg017emv1l/.
Alternatively, collect a paper submission form from the Customer Service Centre at 215 Hastings Street and return it there or to Napier or Taradale Libraries.
Submit feedback by 5pm on Saturday 24 October 2026.
Why it matters
The decision would change who owns and runs a council accommodation facility while the land remains council-owned.
The options involve different financial responsibilities for the council and different approaches to operating the resort.
Who may care
- Napier residents and ratepayers
- Resort visitors, nearby residents and people interested in council-owned assets
How to make a submission
- Read the Statement of Proposal and the three options on the official consultation page.
- Complete the online submission form linked from that page: https://napier.wufoo.com/forms/r54obg017emv1l/.
- Alternatively, collect a paper submission form from the Customer Service Centre at 215 Hastings Street and return it there or to Napier or Taradale Libraries.
- Submit feedback by 5pm on Saturday 24 October 2026.
Disclaimer
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