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For Leanne, the East Coast has always been somewhere special. She and Ricky have long loved this part of the country, so when Lottin Point Motel came up for sale, something about it just felt right.
“Ricky and I love the East Coast, and when Lottin Point Motel came up for sale, I had a really good feeling about it.” - Leanne Kuru.
Finding out the motel had been closed for more than a year only made Leanne more determined to bring it back to life.
For her, the opportunity is about more than simply reopening the doors. It’s about bringing people back to this beautiful part of the Coast and giving them the chance to experience what she and Ricky have come to love about it.
“I wanted it even more, to get it up and running and bring people to the beautiful East Coast, so they can see what we see.”
A New Chapter
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The timing also comes as another significant chapter begins to wind down. With the TREC programme due to finish in December, there will naturally be change ahead for many of the teams who have spent the past few years working up the Coast.
Since Cyclone Gabrielle, it has been an incredibly busy and challenging period. Crews have worked across different sites and conditions, responding to the huge amount of mahi required across the region.
Leanne is proud of what everyone has achieved and commented on the fact that everyone has done really well under the circumstances and challenges and not to mention the most recent severe weather event impacting the area in early 2026.
As people move into different projects, sites and teams, Leanne’s own new adventure is taking shape at Lottin Point.
Somewhere to Slow Down
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Her vision for the motel is refreshingly simple.
“I want people and families to come here, chill, enjoy themselves and make some memories.”
And perhaps that is exactly what makes Lottin Point special.
It isn’t about trying to turn the Coast into something it’s not. It’s about giving people somewhere to stay while they slow down, spend time together and discover a part of the country that Leanne already knows is pretty special.
There is still plenty happening behind the scenes before everything is ready to roll. The website is almost ready, payment processing is being finalised, and Lottin Point Motel will be available across the usual accommodation booking platforms.
In the meantime, Leanne is getting everything ready to welcome people back through the doors.
After more than a year sitting quiet, Lottin Point Motel is getting ready for its own new chapter, and Leanne can’t wait to welcome people back to this beautiful part of the East Coast.
Booking Information
Leanne will let everyone know once bookings are officially open.
For enquiries, contact Leanne directly on 027 864 4455.