Fantail Lodge moments in history

Before Pae Korokī and Papers Past, the New Zealand Room librarians would note topics of interest in an alphabetised card catalogue, this is their selection of articles relating to Quarter Acres, from the Bay of Plenty Times and other sources.

Harrie Geraerts was the owner from the beginning of 1991 with his wife.

Bay hideaway is up with the best. Bay of Plenty Times, 13 June 1992, p. 15.

Lodge goes for place at top of NZ market. Bay News, 13 January 1993, p. 4.

Now making it's mark on the international scene. Katikati Advertiser, 31 May 1994, p. 6.

Haute cuisine by truffle load. Truffle tastings. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 March 1995, p. 1.

Tourism Minister in call for commitment and confidence. John Banks visits. Katikati Advertiser, 26 July 1995.

Lodge to expand. Plans for 12 villas. Katikati Advertiser, 17 September 1996.

Roomier lodge in future. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 March 1997.

Council to meet in plush lodge. Controversy over Tauranga District Council decision to hold 'summit' meeting at Fantail Lodge. Bay of Plenty Times, 30 April 1997.

Fantail Lodge spreads its wings. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 May 1997.

Luxury retreat pride of Katikati. Bay of Plenty Times, 31 March 1998.

Luxury villas sold at Fantail Lodge. Katikati Advertiser, 12 May 1998.

Progress on Lodge villas (includes photographs). Katikati Advertiser, 4 August 1998.

Plan to attract cruise ship passengers here. Katikati Advertiser, 13 April 1999.

Lodge now into world booking system. Bay News, 16 June 1999.

Moveable feast wings it south. Meals for winners of combined Morton Estate - Fantail Lodge competition. Bay of Plenty Times, 22 September 1999.

Luxury lodge expansion starts. Fantail Lodge and Garden has secured funding and construction work has started on its Villa Project of 30 suites. 

New era for Fantail Lodge. Bay of Plenty Times, 11 November 2010.

Bay woman hopes to raise $1.5m to buy Fantail Lodge. Bay of Plenty Times, 24 September 2016.