Development Award

This award recognises excellence in new builds or significant investments in the development or refurbishment of a holiday park. This may include new accommodation, significantly upgraded facilities, or transformative infrastructure projects that enhance the guest experience and operational sustainability.

There will be one winner for each park size – Small (1–80 sites), Medium (81–150 sites), or Large (151+ sites).

As a general guide: if your project/s involved significant construction, trade contractors, or replacement of core infrastructure, the Development Award is likely the better fit. If your project was focused on improving or refreshing existing spaces and operations, consider the Improvement Award. If you are unsure about which award to enter, please contact the Holiday Parks NZ team to discuss. Judges reserve the right to move entries between categories based on their assessment.

The winner/s of this award will be announced at the Holiday Park Awards on 30 July 2026 and receives a trophy to keep.

What the Judges are looking for

Judges are looking for a clear overview of your park and the key project/s you’ve delivered in the last 12–24 months, along with compelling evidence of how those improvements have meaningfully enhanced the comfort, enjoyment, and overall satisfaction of your guests.
They also want to see the originality and forward-thinking ideas that set your park apart from others in the industry, supported by a strong account of how the project was planned, executed, and the measurable outcomes it has achieved.

Eligibility

This award is open to a Holiday Park only. Joint or group submissions will not be accepted.
The Holiday Park must be a full financial member of Holiday Parks New Zealand.
The project/s must have been completed within the last 12-24 months.

Supporting Material

Some supporting material is encouraged and can be submitted to support any/all of the criteria for the award. This material should be supplementary to your entry. Entrants can provide up to 2MB of supporting material in PDF format. This should be one document and not exceed 5 pages. It can include links to websites, online documents or video content (max. three minutes).
A minimum of 6 images is required to showcase this award entry and should include before and after imagery. (minimum of 3 before and 3 after).

Entries close at midnight, 9 June 2026

Development Award

The entry form allows you to start and continue later. Just select the button at the bottom of the page. You will be sent a link to pick up where you left off.

1Entry Details

2Awards Questions

3Supporting Documentation

Entry Details

Please fill out the details of the person completing this entry form and the park being entered.

Park Name(Required)

Size of Holiday Park(Required)

Small Park - 1 - 80 sites

Medium Park - 81 - 150 sites

Large Park - 151+

Holiday Park Membership Number

if known

Name(Required)

First Last

Job Title(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Entry Questions

ORGANISATION & PROJECT STATEMENT (up to 200 words)(Required)

Describe your park and provide a clear summary of the project/s undertaken in the last 12–24 months, including its purpose and scope. Tell us about your park and outline the project, why it was undertaken, and what you set out to achieve. We'd also love to understand how this project connects to your park's broader long-term vision.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE (up to 300 words)(Required)

Show how the project has contributed to the guest experience and/or influenced visitor satisfaction and engagement. Tell us about the guest needs or issues the project was designed to address, and how feedback from visitors has changed since its completion - specific examples are valuable. Include any measurable outcomes such as review scores or return visit rates compared to before, or if the project has attracted new visitor segments or contributed to increased repeat visits.

INNOVATION & CREATIVITY (up to 200 words)(Required)

Describe how your project demonstrates originality, creativity, or a forward-thinking approach that sets your park apart. Tell us what makes this project different from typical industry practices and whether you took a creative or unexpected approach to solving a problem. We'd love to hear how it enhances your park's functionality, aesthetics, or sustainability, and how it reflects your park's unique identity and values.

EXECUTION AND SUSTAINABILITY (up to 300 words)(Required)

Demonstrate how the project was planned and delivered effectively, and the measurable benefits it has brought to your park. Include details on your budget and whether the project was delivered on time and within budget, who was involved in the planning and execution, and the steps taken to ensure quality. Share any measurable business outcomes achieved - such as revenue growth, occupancy rates, or operational efficiency and explain how the project contributes to the long-term sustainability or resilience of your park.

Supporting Material

Some supporting material is encouraged and can be submitted to support any/all of the questions for the award. For photos, please use clear, high-quality images of the same area where possible, showing the original condition before work and the finished result after completion.

Before Photos(Required)

Please upload minimum of 6 before photos that clearly show your project transformation.

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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, tiff, Max. file size: 15 MB, Max. files: 10.

After Photos(Required)

Please upload minimum of 6 after photos that clearly show your project transformation.

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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, tiff, Max. file size: 15 MB, Max. files: 10.

Supporting Documentation (optional)

This material should be supplementary to your entry. This should be one document and not exceed 5 pages. It can include links to websites, online documents or video content (max. three minutes). Entrants can provide up to 10MB of supporting material in PDF format.

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 1.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND COMPLIANCE STATEMENT(Required)

The business is financially sound, the entrant (individual or organisation) is not under investigation or been prosecuted by any New Zealand or international statutory body and all the information provided in this application is true and verified where possible.

I confirm the above statement is true

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