Transforming NZ tourism destinations.

We are proud to be a 100% New Zealand-owned partnership committed to transforming New Zealand’s tourism destinations for the long-term benefit of New Zealanders. Since 2019 we have been acquiring and transforming local properties. With a mix of urban properties in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and high quality regional assets in Rotorua and Queenstown, our hotel portfolio is well balanced and able to make a strategic contribution to New Zealand’s tourism sector. Ensuring the growth of New Zealand’s tourism industry sets us apart.

Our management team

Our high performance team based in Auckland, New Zealand blends business and hotel expertise and knowledge.

Marcus Reinders

Chief Executive Officer

Marcus brings a wealth of international hotel experience to NZ Hotel Holdings, having worked for Marriott International overseeing market operations for Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific (excluding China) prior to that. Before venturing overseas, Marcus spent several years in hotel leadership roles in NZ and Australia.

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Nadya Petrovich

Group Financial Controller

Nadya has been leading the financial function of NZ Hotel Holdings for over three years. She brings solid experience to the role having served as a Corporate Accountant with Fisher & Paykel and an Assistant Manager at Ernst & Young in NZ and several international locations.

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Jacky Zhang

Group Market Analyst

Jacky joined NZ Hotel Holdings in 2021 with an accounting background, initially providing support to the group finance function before transitioning into the analytics role. As the Group Market Analyst, he oversees performance metrics and asset management reporting for the portfolio.

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Shaarn Luo

Group Senior Accountant

Shaarn is an experienced accountant on the NZ Hotel Holdings team having worked at KPMG and Tower Insurance prior to joining over a year ago. She oversees multiple accounting areas including capital planning and reporting.

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Dilshi Jayakody

Group Assistant Accountant

Dilshi joined the NZ Hotel Holdings team earlier this year and brings experience as an accounting administrator and systems coordinator. Dilshi also oversees emissions tracking and reporting for the portfolio.

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Our Board

Jane Holland

Director

Jane Holland is a UK and New Zealand qualified lawyer who has been with Bell Gully for more than 20 years, and is a partner in the real estate team. She has been a member of the Bell Gully board and is currently an independent director of the New Zealand Green Building Council. In her role as a lawyer, Jane undertakes a wide range of property work for a variety of large corporates.

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Norm Thompson

Director

Norm Thompson enjoyed a long career at Air New Zealand and held the role of deputy CEO prior to his retirement in 2013. He is currently a trustee at Business Hall of Fame Foundation and the Air NZ Environmental Trust. He is also a Director of Golf New Zealand. Previous board appointments include NZ Tourism, Destination Auckland Sub-committee of TAU, Preno Limited, Tourism Industry Association of NZ, Air NZ Environment Trust, and Queenstown Airport.

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Graeme Stephens

Director

A Chartered Accountant by profession, Graeme managed the development & funding of a range of prestigious international hotels and resorts gaining significant expertise in the gaming, hospitality, and leisure industries. Graeme served as the CEO of Sky City Entertainment Group from 2017 - 2020. He is currently a Director of Tataki Auckland Unlimited (TAU).

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Brett Russell

Director

Brett has been involved in the successful construction of a number of prominent NZ buildings, structures and urban developments through Dominion Constructors. He has also  owned and developed several commercial buildings and hotels from construction to opening and operation through the Russell Property Group, including the hotels held in partnership with NZ Superfund.

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Kerin Russell-Smith

Alternate Director

Kerin is an owner and director in the Russell Group working closely with and providing support to teams across the Group. A Chartered Accountant with 30 years domestic and international experience. Whilst the Group originally focused on the construction sector, the Group now has significant property holdings which includes commercial, industrial and residential property along with this portfolio of hotels in partnership with NZ Superfund.

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Steve Lockwood

Director

Steve is the Managing Director – Australia and New Zealand for Arthur J. Gallagher which includes Crombie Lockwood (NZ) Limited. Steve was the CEO and majority shareholder of Crombie Lockwood, growing it to become NZ’s largest insurance broking operation. He has a reputation for challenging industry convention and continuously pushing for improvements in client service.

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Katie Dean

Board Observer

Katie is a Portfolio Manager at the NZ Super Fund focusing on Real Estate and Property Investments. She has a background in development, project management and delivery and holds an MBA and Bachelor of Engineering (Hons). She has over ten years international experience in leading teams through various stages of the project and investment life cycle.

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Joint venture partners

NZ Hotel Holdings is a partnership established in 2019 between NZ Super Fund, the Russell Group of Companies and Lockwood Property Group.

Development partners

Quality from the ground up is important to us, that’s why we work with Dominion Constructors and the Russell Property Group to transform our properties. 

In the news

Read about the latest additions to our hotel portfolio, our refurbishment projects and our award-winning properties.

Urban List: The Best Hotels In Auckland To Check Into In 2023

Four Points By Sheraton and QT Hotel nominated in Urban Lists "Best Hotels in Auckland to check into in 2023"

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QT Auckland voted as one of the best pet friendly luxury stays in Auckland

QT Hotel hosts some ultimate fur-friendly stays.

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Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is voted as one the 12 best hotels in Queenstown

As voted in the Escape: best hotels in Queenstown

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Sofitel Queenstown nominated for Best Luxury Hotel of the year

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa is proud to have been nominated for Best Luxury Hotel at the 2021 Hospitality Awards for Excellence.

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Rydges Rotorua celebrates team member's 50th Anniversary

Audrey Savage says she gets a thrill from introducing visitors to Rotorua and showing them what the city and the hotel have to offer.

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Rydges Wellington voted in the "Best Wellington Hotels" by WellingtonNZ.com

Get sparkling harbour views with a hilly backdrop with Rydges Wellington.

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Accommodation Leader Of The Year goes to QT Auckland’s General Manager

Doron Whaite, General Manager of QT Auckland was awarded title ’Leader of the Year, accommodation’ which honours dedication.

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Lifestyle Awards 2023: The Best in Hospitality and Cuisine

Rooftop at QT, QT Auckland and Esther have been nominated in the Lifestyle Awards 2023.

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Speakeasy vibes at new Queenstown gin bar

Queenstown’s newest concept lounge bar, Le Salon Rouge, has just opened to the public in the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa, on Duke St.

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Wellington hotels hit occupancy high in pre-Christmas squeeze

Wellington hotels are filling up as they juggle staff shortages, welcome back international travellers, and squeeze in people on pre-Christmas business trips.

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