• Published date: 01 October 2022

‘Almost new’ Jet Park reopensOne of the first and biggest hotels to become a managed isolation facility in Auckland has reopened its doors to guests. In the past two years, Jet Park Hotel saw thousands of people checking in and out — sometimes not so willingly — while waiting for their COVID-19 isolation period to be over. The luxurious golden coffee tables and burgundy armchairs now on display were meant to be part of the hotel’s newly renovated bar back in 2020, just before Jet Park became one of the biggest MIQ facilities in the country. But they sat in storage, and didn’t get the chance to be assembled until a few weeks ago. Marketing manager Angelique van der Merwe said the refurbishing marked the beginning of a new time in the history of the 221-bedroom hotel. “All our rooms are fully refurbished, we’ve got brand new beds, brand new linen, the mini bars, the kettles, the mugs, the cups, everything has been replaced, so it’s as if they are coming to a brand-new hotel.” Teen’s death inquiry ongoingPolice are keeping tight-lipped about their investigation into Ariki...