2024 HM Awards - New Zealand Nominees

Written By Joshua Thomas

23 years and still going, the celebration of New Zealand hoteliers at the Australasian HM awards. It can be a bit of a mission to sift through all the international nominees to find the ones specific to NZ on the official release site, —so we’ve done the legwork for you.

Whether you're cheering on your favorite property, chef, or hospitality leader, this list gives you a clear look at the Kiwi contenders making waves in the hotel sector.

1. New Zealand Apartment Hotel

  • Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences, Auckland

  • Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments, Auckland

  • Oaks Wellington Hotel, Wellington

  • Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland

  • The Pacifica by Urban Rest, Auckland

  • The Sebel Auckland Manukau, Auckland

  • The Sebel Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington

2. New Zealand Regional Property

  • Delamore Lodge, Auckland

  • Fable Terrace Downs Resort, Canterbury

  • Hilton Lake Taupo, Taupo

  • Novotel Hamilton Tainui, Hamilton

  • Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki, New Plymouth

  • Portage Resort, Portage

  • Ratanui Lodge, Pohara

  • Rydges Rotorua, Rotorua

  • The Theatre Royal Hotel, Kumara

  • Woodhouse Mountain Lodge, Auckland

3. New Zealand Boutique Hotel

  • Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels, Queenstown

  • Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels, Queenstown

  • Drifter Christchurch, Christchurch

  • Fable Auckland, Auckland

  • Fable Dunedin, Dunedin

  • Grand Mercure Puka Park, Pauanui Beach

  • Hotel Fitzroy curated by Fable, Auckland

  • Kamana Lakehouse, Fernhill, Queenstown

  • King and Queen Hotel Suites, New Plymouth

  • Naumi Hotel Wellington, Wellington

  • QT Auckland, Auckland

  • QT Queenstown, Queenstown

  • Sojourn Apartment Hotel – Riddiford, Newtown, Wellington

  • Swiss-Belboutique Napier, Napier

  • The George, Christchurch

  • The Mayfair, Christchurch

4. New Zealand Midscale Hotel

  • Abstract Hotel, Auckland

  • Atura Wellington, Wellington

  • Club Wyndham Wanaka, Wānaka

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, Karaka

  • Drifter Christchurch, Christchurch

  • Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, Auckland

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown, Queenstown

  • Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, Auckland

  • Novotel Christchurch Airport, Christchurch

  • Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki, New Plymouth

  • Oaks Wellington Hotel, Wellington

  • Ramada Resort by Wyndham Rotorua Marama, Rotorua

  • Sojourn Apartment Hotel – Riddiford, Newtown, Wellington

  • Sudima Auckland Airport, Auckland

  • Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak, Queenstown

  • Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter, Auckland

5. New Zealand Upscale Hotel

  • Crowne Plaza Queenstown, Queenstown

  • DoubleTree Hilton Wellington, Wellington

  • Drifter Christchurch, Christchurch

  • Fable Auckland, Auckland

  • Fable Dunedin, Dunedin

  • Hilton Auckland, Auckland

  • Hilton Lake Taupo, Taupo

  • Hotel Fitzroy curated by Fable, Grey Lynn, Auckland

  • Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, Auckland

  • Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort, Queenstown

  • Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments, Auckland

  • Pullman Hotel Rotorua, Rotorua

  • Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Christchurch

  • Rydges Wellington Airport, Wellington

  • Sudima Christchurch City, Christchurch

  • Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland

  • Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport, Auckland

  • The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • The Sebel Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington

  • TRYP by Wyndham Tory Street Wellington, Wellington

  • voco Auckland City Centre, Auckland

6. New Zealand Luxury Hotel

  • Cordis Auckland, Auckland

  • Fable Auckland, Auckland

  • Fable Dunedin, Dunedin

  • Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, Queenstown

  • Hotel Fitzroy curated by Fable, Auckland

  • Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown – MGallery Collection, Queenstown

  • InterContinental Auckland, Auckland

  • Park Hyatt Auckland, Auckland

  • QT Auckland, Auckland

  • Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, Queenstown

  • Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown, Queenstown

  • Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport, Auckland

  • The Hotel Britomart, Auckland

  • The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • The Observatory Hotel Christchurch, Christchurch

  • Wharekauhau Country Estate, Palliser Bay

7. New Zealand Lodge

  • Awaroa Lodge, Abel Tasman, Nelson

  • Club Wyndham Wanaka, Wānaka

  • Delamore Lodge, Auckland

  • Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau

  • Grand Mercure Puka Park, Pauanui Beach

  • Owen River Lodge, Murchison

  • Ratanui Lodge, Pohara

  • The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay

  • The Landing, Bay of Islands

  • The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, Bay of Islands

  • Wharekauhau Country Estate, Featherston

  • Woodhouse Mountain Lodge, Auckland

8. New Zealand Hotel Bar

  • Advieh Bar, InterContinental Auckland, Auckland

  • Bloody Mary's, Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Christchurch

  • Captain's Bar, Park Hyatt Auckland, Auckland

  • Drifter Christchurch, Christchurch

  • Rooftop at QT, QT Auckland, Auckland

  • The Aviary Cocktail Bar, Grand Millennium Auckland, Auckland

  • The Churchill, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, Auckland

  • Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara, Kumara

9. New Zealand Hotel Restaurant

  • Advieh Restaurant and Bar, InterContinental Auckland, Auckland

  • Alla Prossima, Abstract Hotel, Auckland

  • Barrel & CO., Pullman Rotorua, Rotorua

  • Bloody Mary's, Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Christchurch

  • Boda Restaurant, Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, Auckland

  • Cooke's Restaurant and Bar, Fable Auckland – MGallery, Auckland

  • Ember Restaurant, Grand Millennium Auckland, Auckland

  • Esther Restaurant, QT Auckland, Auckland

  • Ethereal Artisan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, Karaka

  • Haukai Bistro & Bar, Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki, New Plymouth

  • Lombardi, Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown – MGallery Collection, Queenstown

  • Majestic at Mayfair, The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • Onemata Restaurant, Park Hyatt Auckland, Auckland

  • Portlander, Rydges Wellington, Wellington

  • Te Kaahu, Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport, Auckland

  • The Clubhouse, Fable Terrace Downs Resort, Canterbury

  • The Press Club Dunedin, Fable Dunedin, Dunedin

General Awards

10. Marketing Campaign

New Zealand Nominees

  • Bellini's Contemporary Afternoon Tea, supporting the local community, Hilton Auckland

  • Decade of Decadence by Bloody Mary’s, EVT Hotels & Resorts

  • Mother’s Day 2024 Campaign, EVT Hotels & Resorts

  • Puppy Playcation, Hilton Lake Taupo

  • Rotorua Hot Spots – Rydges Rotorua, EVT Hotels & Resorts

  • The Family Getaway – Kids Stay & Eat FREE, EVT Hotels & Resorts

  • WIN The Wedding Of Your Dreams, EVT Hotels & Resorts

11. Innovative Collaboration

New Zealand Nominees

  • Contracted Mini Bar (Unique Hotel Prospect), Pullman Rotorua

  • Dakjib by Pullman, Pullman Rotorua

  • Kingi Board Collaboration, The Hotel Britomart, Auckland

  • Local and Iwi Artist Collaboration, InterContinental Auckland

  • Majestic at Mayfair – Ōtautahi Christchurch Chef Collaboration, The Mayfair, Christchurch

12. Environmental Program

New Zealand Nominees

  • CONNECT, Cordis, Auckland

  • Creating Change – To Opportunity, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

  • Green Engage, InterContinental Auckland

  • Sustainability at Park Hyatt Auckland, Park Hyatt Auckland

  • Sustainable Scenic Strategies, Scenic Hotel Group

People Awards – New Zealand

13. Concierge

  • Ciaran O’Hanlon, Four Points By Sheraton Auckland

  • Michael Allen, Pullman Hotel Rotorua

  • Nikolas Adams, Park Hyatt Auckland

  • Rick Karsten, Grand Millennium Auckland

14. Hotel Chef

  • Anton Pochtar, Cordis, Auckland

  • Christopher Walker, Bloody Mary’s & Rydges Latimer Christchurch

  • Enzo Wang, Hilton Auckland

  • Gabriele Marangoni, Alla Prossima at Abstract Hotel

  • Hiranya Ratnayake, Hilton Auckland

  • James Kenny, Grand Millennium Auckland

  • James Laird, Esther Restaurant, Auckland

  • Jamie Park, Pullman Hotel Rotorua

  • Jinu Abraham, DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka

  • Lindsay Bennett, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

  • Nancye Pirini, Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport

  • Nick Tatom, The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • Norka Mella Munoz, Wharekauhau Country Estate, Featherston

  • Sercan Condek, InterContinental Auckland, Auckland CBD

15. Food and Beverage Associate

  • Alice Parimbelli, Food and Beverage Manager, ibis Wellington

  • Danwei Liu, F&B Duty Manager, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

  • Emma Carney, Café Manager, The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • Gianella Rimas, Breakfast Supervisor, Hilton Auckland

  • Kaushi Fernando, Food & Beverage Manager, Pullman Hotel Rotorua

  • Keegan Landman, Food & Beverage Manager, Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown – MGallery Collection

  • Molly Hura, Senior Food and Beverage Attendant, Cordis Auckland

  • Nicolas Simonucci, Director of Hospitality, Wharekauhau Country Estate, Featherston

  • Sheryl Katipa, Food & Beverage Attendant, Novotel Auckland Airport

  • Tania Pucher, Food and Beverage Manager, The Hotel Britomart, Auckland

16. Human Resource Associate

  • Anouk Schrevel, Human Resources Business Partner, InterContinental Auckland

  • Carol Mendes, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Cordis, Auckland

  • Catherine Monaghan, Talent & Culture Manager, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

  • Crystal Sisavath, Talent & Culture Manager, Sofitel Auckland

  • Ezara Haydock-Clinton, Talent and Culture Manager, Novotel & Ibis Wellington

  • Gary Nguyen, Talent & Culture Coordinator, Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport

  • Genny Kim, Talent & Culture Manager, Mövenpick Hotel Auckland

  • Hazel Coombridge, Human Resources Manager, Heritage Hotel Queenstown

  • Kathryn Jenkins, Learning and Development Manager, Scenic Hotel Group, Christchurch

  • Lauren Savage, Talent & Culture Manager, Novotel & ibis Auckland Ellerslie

  • Natasha Brooks, Cluster Talent & Culture Manager, Sofitel Queenstown & Hotel St Moritz Queenstown

  • Pemila Silva, Human Resources Coordinator, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

  • Sally Carr, Talent & Culture Manager, Pullman Rotorua – Accor Hotels

  • Zoe Daugulis, Talent & Culture Manager, Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments

17. Sales Associate

  • Akshay Bangari, Business Development Executive, InterContinental Auckland

  • Emma Nand, Director of Sales, Pro-invest Group

  • Genevieve Iroma, Business Development Manager, Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

  • Hayley Vu, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, The Sebel Auckland Manukau

  • James Cunningham, Business Development Manager, Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

  • Mais Kawar, Sales Event Executive, Sofitel Auckland

  • Marion Bausse, Director of Sales & Marketing, Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments

  • Mary Jimenez, Sales & Marketing Manager, Pullman Rotorua

  • Matthias Schulz, Senior Regional Director of Sales and Marketing – New Zealand and Australia, Swiss-Belhotel International

  • Samantha Friar, Director of Catering and Event Sales, Cordis, Auckland

  • Stephanie Tan, Sales & Marketing Manager, The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • Tuané Olivier, National Account Director New Zealand – Inbound & Sport, EVT

18. Marketing and Communications Associate

  • Ginni Post, Managing Director, GP Communications, Kerikeri

  • Maddie Turnbull, Marketing Executive, The Hotel Britomart, Auckland

  • Matthias Schulz, Senior Regional Director of Sales and Marketing – New Zealand and Australia, Swiss-Belhotel International

  • Stephanie Tan, Sales & Marketing Manager, The Mayfair, Christchurch

19. Front Office Associate

  • Angela Marie Baetiong, Assistant Manager, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

  • Bipin Bhetwal, Front Office Manager, Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park

  • Claire Simpson, Rooms Division Manager, Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown – MGallery Collection

  • Divya Kherwal, Duty Manager, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

  • Luke Smith, Hotel Manager, QT Queenstown Hotel

  • Madison Wilson, Front Office Manager, The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • Mariya Shaikh, Guest Service Agent, Hilton Auckland

  • Mark Black, Duty Manager, Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

  • Ralph Viegas, Duty Manager, Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

  • Shuichi Iwata, Front Office and Reservations Manager, Pullman Rotorua

  • Silvia Chen, Rooms Division Manager, InterContinental Auckland

  • Sophie Simonucci, Executive Assistant & Events, Wharekauhau Country Estate, Featherston

  • Vanessa Tadalan, Assistant Front Office Manager, The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • Verren Oraclle Kuswani, Front Office Manager, Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak, Queenstown

  • Yveline Corthier, Front Desk Supervisor, Hilton Auckland

20. Finance Associate

  • Dan Su, Financial Controller, Accor Regional Office – Hub, Queen Street

  • Ravneel Kumar, Hotel Accountant, Hilton Auckland

  • Rebecca Mangan, Finance Manager, Scenic Hotel Group, Christchurch

  • Tejasvi Sawant, Manager of Finance and Business Support, InterContinental Auckland

21. Revenue Management Associate

  • Alvin Cai, Cluster Revenue Manager, Sofitel Auckland

  • Chathura Kandamby, Regional Financial Controller, Swiss-Belhotel International, Auckland

  • Mike Godfrey, Regional Director – Revenue New Zealand, Australia & Malaysia, Swiss-Belhotel International

  • Rahul Pereira, Director of Revenue, Accor Managed CP Hotels New Zealand

22. Housekeeper

  • Albert Mihaka (Alby), Executive Housekeeper, Pullman Hotels & Resorts Rotorua

  • Amanpreet Kaursidhu, Housekeeping Manager, Swiss-Belboutique Napier

  • Anjali Singh, Housekeeping Attendant, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

  • Azad Soni, Housekeeping Manager, Abstract Hotel, Auckland

  • Chantelle Osko, Housekeeper Supervisor, Wharekauhau Country Estate, Featherston

  • Helen Faga, Executive Housekeeper, Hilton Auckland

  • Jacque Nichols, Executive Housekeeper, Novotel & ibis Auckland Ellerslie Hotel

  • Jeanette Wooles, Executive Housekeeper, DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka

  • Rukshana Ali, Head Housekeeper, ibis Budget Auckland Airport

23. Hotel Engineer

  • David Slight, Australasia Area Engineer, Hilton Auckland

  • Geoff van den Boorn, Director of Engineering, Park Hyatt Auckland

  • Mohammed Mattathoor, Cluster Maintenance Manager, voco/Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre

  • Peter Pepito, Assistant Chief Engineer, Hilton Auckland

  • Steve Bone, Maintenance Manager, Hilton Lake Taupo

24. Rising Star

  • Amanda Miyagusuku, Front Office & Reservations Manager, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

  • Brooke Lawry, Junior Sommelier, Wharekauhau Country Estate, Featherston

  • Chloe Ashdown, Banquet Operations Manager, Rydges Wellington

  • Cleo Patangan, Assistant Front Office & Reservations Manager, Pullman Rotorua

  • Daulet Duisenov, Outlets Manager, Cordis, Auckland

  • Gary Nguyen, Talent & Culture Coordinator, Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport

  • Hayato Ogasawara, F&B Team Leader, Hilton Auckland

  • Madison Wilson, Front Office Manager, The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • Raj Kareka, Scenic Hotel Group, Punakaiki

  • Roos Sietsema, Food & Beverage Manager, Hilton Auckland

  • Shehan Dambure Gamage, Restaurant & Events Manager, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown

  • Shehan Geesara Dambure Gamage, Assistant Hotel Manager, Pro-invest Group

  • Silvia Chen, Rooms Division Manager, InterContinental Auckland

  • Vivian Kim, Front Office (Duty Manager), Abstract Hotel, Auckland

25. New Zealand General Manager

  • Adam Fleming, Lodge Manager, Delamore Lodge, Auckland

  • Anmole Gulati, General Manager, Abstract Hotel, Auckland

  • Brett Sweetman, General Manager, Park Hyatt Auckland

  • Chris Boyd, General Manager, Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland

  • Duncan Mackenzie, General Manager, Soho Hotel Auckland

  • Ethan Heng, General Manager, Nugget Point Hotel, Queenstown

  • Gagandeep Kaur, Hotel Manager, The Sebel Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt

  • Gert Venter, Hotel Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka

  • Israel Suarez-Guido, Hotel General Manager, Pullman Rotorua

  • Jai Leighton, General Manager, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

  • Jeff Hermes, General Manager, EVT Hotels & Resorts, Wellington

  • Jeremy Black, General Manager QT Queenstown & Rydges Queenstown; Area General Manager Lylo New Zealand

  • Jim Moore, General Manager, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

  • Jo Finnigan, General Manager, Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown – MGallery Collection

  • Kent Breeze, General Manager, Rydges Rotorua

  • Markus Lohenstein, General Manager, Swiss-Belboutique Napier

  • Melissa Alexander, Vice President Operations, Scenic Hotel Group, Christchurch

  • Richard Rooney, General Manager, Wharekauhau Country Estate, Featherston

  • Ryan South, General Manager, InterContinental Auckland

  • Saini Singh, General Manager, Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak, Queenstown

  • Salen Rattan, General Manager, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Rotorua Marama

  • Sam Stapley, Hotel Director, The Mayfair, Christchurch

  • Scott Thomson, General Manager, Hilton Auckland

  • Shameel Umar, General Manager, Minor Hotels, Auckland

  • Zac Lumsden, Cluster General Manager – Pullman, SO/ & TRIBE Auckland

  • Zafer Agacan, General Manager, Oaks Wellington Hotel

26. Service to the Community

New Zealand Nominees

  • Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Queenstown

  • Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport, Auckland

Joshua Thomas
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