Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand
The Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand (often shortened to YHA New Zealand or YHANZ) is a youth hostelling association in New Zealand. As of 2017,[update] it comprised 41 backpacker hostels—19 in the North Island, and 22 in the South Island. 14 are owned by YHA New Zealand, with another 4 properties being franchise partners and the remainder associates. Tourism is a major industry in the country, and Tourism New Zealand has said that 11 per cent of visitors stay in backpackers' hostels.[1] YHA New Zealand is one of the major providers of hostel accommodation within this market.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the organisation in 2007, then Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand described YHA NZ as a "standout New Zealand organisation" and "such an iconic feature of holidaying in New Zealand".[2] The YHA hostel in Wellington won the Hostelworld "Hoscar" prize for Best Hostel in Oceania in 2007 and 2008.[3] In 2009 the YHA hostel in Rotorua won the award.[4]
In November 2021, it was reported that YHA New Zealand would close its remaining 11 managed hostels in December, due largely to COVID-related financial losses.[5] However, 20 other individually-owned YHAs will continue to operate as normal; Ahipara, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Gisborne, National Park, New Plymouth, Taupō, Waitomo, Whanganui, Whangarei, Arthur's Pass, Golden Bay, Hanmer Springs, Hokitika, Kinloch, Nelson, Picton, Punakaiki, Springfield, Westport.[6]
History
The Sunlight League was formed in 1931 in New Zealand and their attention was drawn to German youth hostels later that year;[7] youth hostels had begun in Altena in 1912.[8] The first ones in the Southern Hemisphere were those of the Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand, after its formation on 8 April 1932,[9] at a meeting of 9 Canterbury tramping organisations, brought together by the League[10] and chaired by Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson. Sir Arthur was elected as President and vice-presidents included Sir Heaton Rhodes and Professors Arnold Wall and Macmillan Brown. Cora Wilding had negotiated for trampers belonging to the clubs forming the Association to stay at nearby Le Bon's Bay, Port Levy, Pigeon's Bay, Okain's Bay, Akaroa, Duvauchelle, and Hill Top, all on Banks Peninsula.[11] Teddington and Diamond Harbour were also added in 1932.[12] YHA-NZ had 895 members by 1953.[13] in 1983 there were 47 hostels, 6,700 life members and 21,000 ordinary members.[9]
It has been a member association of Hostelling International since 1946.[9] YHA New Zealand was established in 1932 in Canterbury by Cora Wilding.[14] The national office is based in Christchurch. A national council was created in 1955. In 1965 there were 39 hostels and 7000 members.[14] Previously, the patron of the association was the Governor-General of New Zealand.
Sustainability
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YHA New Zealand has placed a focus on sustainability. The organisation has taken initiatives aimed at reducing organic waste, recycling, reducing emissions, energy reduction[15] and reduction of water consumption. Initiatives include composting waste on site, separate disposal facilities for recyclable waste and intelligent flush systems in toilets. Energy reduction includes heat recovery from shower waste water and air-to-air heat recovery ventilation systems for condensation control. YHA Wellington was the first backpackers' hostel in New Zealand to achieve Qualmark's Enviro-Gold rating. YHA have gained Enviro-ratings for 10 of their hostels so far.[16][better source needed]
Current YHA-NZ hostels
This is a list of current YHA-NZ hostels.[17] This section was up-to-date as of October 2021[update].
Name | Image | Region | Year opened |
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Ahipara | Northland | ||
Aoraki Mt Cook | Canterbury | 1958[18] replaced in 1987[8] | |
Arthur's Pass | Canterbury | 1955[19] replacing 1948 hostel | |
Auckland International | Auckland | refurbished 2018[20] | |
Bay of Islands, Paihia | Northland | ||
Bay of Islands, The Rock | Northland | cruise boat | |
Christchurch | Canterbury | ||
Franz Josef | West Coast | 1980[9] | |
Gisborne | Gisborne | 1974[9] | |
Golden Bay (Tākaka) | Tasman | ||
Hanmer Springs | Canterbury | ||
Hokitika | West Coast | ||
Kinloch, Glenorchy | Otago | ||
Lake Tekapo | Canterbury | 1967[9] replaced 2019[20] | |
National Park | Manawatū-Whanganui | ||
Nelson | Nelson | ||
New Plymouth | Taranaki | ||
Picton | Marlborough | ||
Punakaiki | West Coast | ||
Queenstown Central | Otago | ||
Queenstown Lakefront | Otago | 1972[8] | |
Rotorua | Bay of Plenty | 2008[8] | |
Springfield | Canterbury | ||
Taupō | Waikato | 1984[21] | |
Te Anau | Southland | 1961 replaced 1977[9] and again since[22] | |
Waitomo | Waikato | ||
Wanaka | Otago | 2009[8] | |
Wellington | Wellington | ||
Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui | ||
Whangārei | Northland | ||
Westport | West Coast |
Former hostels
This section lists the locations of former YHA-NZ hostels.
Name | Image | Region | Opened | Closed |
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Cora Wilding, Christchurch | Canterbury | 1966[8] | 1997[23] | |
Rolleston House, Christchurch | Canterbury | 1974[8] | 2020[24] | |
City Road, Auckland | Auckland | 1990,[8] refurbished 2016[20] | ||
71 Stafford Street, Dunedin | Otago | 1969 replaced 1980[9] | listed 1986[25] | |
1190 Victoria Street, Hamilton | Waikato | 1961, replaced 1981[9] | 2006[26] to 2013[27] | |
Montgomery, Hill Top | Canterbury | 1957[28] | ||
Napier | Hawke's Bay | 1984[21] | ||
42 Weka Street, Nelson | Nelson | 1981[9] | after 2010[29] | |
Ōkārito | West Coast | 1958[9] | 1990[30] | |
Kukupa, Pigeon Bay | Canterbury | 1952[9] | 1995[31] | |
Raglan | Waikato | during 2010s[32] | ||
Trout Stream, Cooper’s Creek | Canterbury | 1948[33] now derelict[34] |
References
- Cora and Co: The first half-century of New Zealand youth hostelling by Dion Crooks (1982, Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand)
- ^ "Backpackers market expanding". TVNZ. 8 June 2002. Retrieved 1 April 2009.
- ^ "YHA 75th Anniversary Dinner". The Governor-General of New Zealand. 5 May 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2009.
- ^ "Hostel on to winning formula". The Dominion Post. 3 March 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2009.
- ^ "Hoscar for YHA Rotorua". Swiss Youthhostels. Archived from the original on 9 April 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2009.
- ^ "Youth Hostel Association to close its hostels after 89 years". RNZ. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "YHA New Zealand closes its doors after 89 years". YHA. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
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- ^ Qualmark Website 2013
- ^ "Quality Budget + Backpacker Accommodation in New Zealand". YHA. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "ARTHUR'S PASS YOUTH HOSTEL OPENED.—A Photograph taken on Saturday when the Youth Hostel Association's new building at Arthur's Pass was officially opened. The hostel is a memorial to Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson. PRESS". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 15 August 1955. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
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- ^ a b Welcome to New Zealand's YHA Hostels. 1984.
- ^ "YHA Te Anau". YHA. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
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- ^ "Former YHA hostel in central Christchurch could be sold by city council". Stuff. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Stafford Gables (Youth Hostel)". www.heritage.org.nz. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Kukupa Side School (Former)". www.heritage.org.nz. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Manu Bay Raglan". Raglan23.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "CHRISTCHURCH TRAMPERS BUILD HUT.—This Youth Hostel Association hut at Trout Stream, near Cooper's Creek, Oxford, is being built by voluntary labour at the week-ends by members of the Christchurch Tramping Club. The hut will hold 24 bunks. PRESS". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 18 November 1948. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Jim Adams Memorial Hut (YHA Hut), Private land". Hut Bagger NZ. Retrieved 25 October 2021.