dropped off, and Kah New Zealand posted losses for four straight years, totalling $1.9 million, before making a profit again in 2016. In 2020, in response to the loss of overseas tourists due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Chateau offered discounted ($70 a night) rooms and had over 3500 bookings over May and June, normally quiet months. Tourism New Zealand raised the possibility of resorts like Chateau Tongariro being purchased by the Government, as was done in 1932, but this was rejected. When a long-term lease expired in April 2020, Kah New Zealand switched to monthly leases, rather than take a new long-term lease. On 27 January 2023, it became known that the hotel's future was uncertain over required earthquake strengthening. Four days later, it was announced that Kah was to close the hotel permanently on 5 February and hand it to the Department of Conservation, due to seismic risks. See also References Further reading External links Chateau Tongariro 1930 railway publicity leaflet with tariffs and photo Buildings and structures in Manawatū-Whanganui Tourist attractions in Manawatū-Whanganui 1920s architecture in New Zealand Hotels in New Zealand Heritage New Zealand Category 1 historic places in Manawatū-Whanganui