Hotel owner accuses DoC of favouring failed park businesses over viable Skotel

PremiumHome / Business / Companies / TourismNZ Herald14 May, 2026 12:00 AM6 mins to readProposal to demolish Chateau Tongariro being considered by the Government. Video / Herald NOWThe Skotel Alpine Resort owner in Whakapapa Village claims the Department of Conservation is pandering to failed businesses in the Tongariro National Park when it comes to allocating staff accommodation.

Sam Clarkson is seeking village accommodation for at least eight Skotel employees, essential for fire evacuation, he said, but all

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Hotel owner accuses DoC of favouring failed park businesses over viable Skotel

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