Polynesian Spa 40th Anniversary Celebration

Media release
5 April 2012

Polynesian Spa 40th Anniversary Celebration

Polynesian Spa, operated by the Lobb family, is proud to celebrate its 40th Anniversary on Friday 6th April 2012. Polynesian Spa is recognised as one of the top 10 thermal spas in the world. It is a destination experience for domestic and international visitors, and is well used by locals. The facility is unique on the world stage and its settings are incomparable.

Neville Lobb a pioneer of modern tourism, spent all his working life in the tourism industry. In 1972 Neville and Margaret Lobb opened the Polynesian Pools Ltd, a private family-operated New Zealand company, later renamed Polynesian Spa in 1996. Click here to read more on Neville's entrepreneurial journey.

Martin Lobb, son of Neville and Margaret, was overseas on an extended OE when, in 1985, he received a phone call from his father asking him to return home to run the family business. To read more about Martin's vision for this world-class facility, click here.

By forming a strong partnership with Wellington based investment company, Rangatira, in 1972, Polynesian Spa has had the support to evolve into an enterprise that is now reputable as one of the top attractions in New Zealand. Rangatira's chief executive Ian Frame says "Rangatira is proud of its long association with both the Lobb family and Polynesian Spa, and congratulates the company on achieving its 40th Anniversary.

With Martin's sound knowledge of the tourism industry and constant focus on refurbishment and redevelopment to maintain the spa's international rating, Polynesian Spa continues to evolve as a unique geo-thermal experience like no other. "The great team of people we have had working at the spa over the years have been instrumental in helping us achieve a world class reputation. Having a great team is the icing on the cake that perfectly complements a great product" says Martin Lobb.

Polynesian Spa is planning special in-house activities to celebrate the milestone for the two school holiday weeks commencing on Good Friday.

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