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Ever wanted to run a 100-year-old chateau? Now is your chance

Chateau Tongariro: New Zealand's version of Buckingham Palace

Last updated: 20 March 2026 | 3 min read

Chateau Tongariro has been closed since early-2023.

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has been a strong advocate for the chateau.

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