Certificate of Excellence awarded by Trip Advisor

Written by Kym Klein on December 15th, 2011. 0 comments

As rated by YOU, our Guests, Jet Park Hotel has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for 2011 by Trip Advisor. We would like to thank all of our Guests for your honest feedback, and we strive now and in the future to meet and exceed everyone's expectations.

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Latest Media Reviews, Jet Park Hotel

Written by Kym Klein on December 1st, 2011. 0 comments

Romance Bed & Breakfast package reviewed

NZ Weddings article June 2012 more info

Jeeva Jeeva-Nanthan's appointment as GM at Jet Park Hotel

Announcement of new General Manager's appointment in the NZ Herald
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Hospitality in their DNA

For the Herrmann family, owners of the Jet Park Hotel, hospitality is literally a way of life. NZBusiness discovers why this family is so successful at hotel management.
NZBusiness, November 2011
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AMP Business: Growing Business with Jet Park Hotel

Nadine Chalmers-Ross, TVNZ One interviews General Manager, Sebastian Herrmann over past, present and future directions for Jet Park Airport Hotel. AMP Business: Growing Business - TVNZ One, Daily and Breaking News - Monday 10th October 2011 tvnz.co.nz

Jetting Into First Place

What's better than a reliable hotel near a major international airport? That's easy - a comfy, spotlessly clean hotel with a reputation for award-winning cusine...
Let's Travel magazine, Issue 14: October-November 2011
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News: A Business That's Anything but Bland

Jet Park Hotel, a New Zealand-owned, family-run four-star airport hotel just five minutes away from Auckland Airport, is giving the global chains a run for their money by daring to be different...
'accommnews' August 2011
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Jet Park Hotel wins Gold

Awarded by Qualmark New Zealand, the award recognises businesses in the Kiwi hospitality industry working to reduce their environmental impact…
Sunday Star Times, July 2011
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Winter Hibernation can have its upsides…

Why not book a babysitter and treat yourself to a cosy, romantic night in - away from home.
Thread Giveaways, July 2011
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Jet Park goes gold for being green

The family owned and operated Jet Park Hotel & Conference Centre at Auckland International Airport has recently received an Enviro Gold Award from Qualmark New Zealand. July 2011
Travel Memo article, July 2011
Destinations Magazine, Winter 2011

Business Hub takes off…

“There are more opportunities to promote what there is to see and do in this part of Auckland. We’ve got go-karting, shopping opportunities like Dress-Smart, the stone fields heritage area, Mangere Mountain, golf course, Villa Maria winery and much more…” (Sebastian Herrmann) TRAVELinc, May 2011
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Jet Park Hotel's GM, Sebastian talks 'shop'

Why business, tourism and hospitality is in Sebastian Herrmann's blood...
Business to Business Magazine, May 2011

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Colleen Thorpe Explores Auckland Airport area

Forget your preconceived notions. Airport-adjacent hospitality can be an adventure, finds Colleen Thorpe. May 2011
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'A Night at Jet Park' - Carmen Hall, Northern Advocate

‘Imagine being spoilt and pampered the night before your flight, woken up by a friendly reminder call and transferred via shuttle (free) to the airport.’ Carmen Hall reviews the Jet Park Hotel. May 2011
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'Flying Visit' - Megan Robinson, thread.co.nz

Megan Robinson - writer for thread.co.nz, along with her gorgeous daughter Lily, recently enjoyed a "Flying Visit" to Jet Park Hotel. Staying in one of our luxurious one bedroom apartments, and dining at our award-winning restaurant, Te Maroro, Megan states: "After a fabulous mini-break, we're sad to see the end of it. But hopefully we'll be back".
thread.co.nz is a Fashion and Lifestyle site with more than 100,000 visitors per month. March 2011

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Jet Park: Not Your Average Airport Hotel

GetFrank takes some time out to review the Jet Park Hotel. March 2011
getfrank.co.nz is a lifestyle site for corporate men with a very broad reach across NZ.

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Travel journalist raves about us on e-Travel Blackboard.com

We were lucky enough to have travel journalist John Alwyn-Jones from e-Travel Blackboard and e-Travel Blackboard TV visit Jet Park Hotel and experience what we are all about. e-Travel Blackboard.com and etbtv.com is “Australia’s most popular, reliable and leading travel industry news site, acknowledged as the Australian travel industry’s number one source of free, local and international industry news” with over 510,000 unique viewers every month! August 2010

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Jetstream Newsletter - View Current and Back issues

Written by Kym Klein on December 1st, 2011. 0 comments

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Mangere: Airport eats on wheels

Written by Catherine Smith on November 19th, 2011. 0 comments

Fine wine, great food, pretty cycle trails ... Mangere has it all, finds Catherine Smith.
"Let's cycle through the vineyards, shop at the local markets for fresh produce, check out a few ancient monuments and some pretty countryside. Stop for great coffee and finish with an award-winning dinner. Then a leisurely lunch at a pretty vineyard on Sunday."... view full story

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New F&B Manager makes an impact...

Written by Ron Macdonald on November 15th, 2011. 0 comments

Recently accepting the full-time role as F&B Manager, Ron MacDonald has already made a large impact in the Restaurant:

A new user-friendly layout in the Restaurant.
We can now offer a private dining area in the restaurant.
Development of a NEW Coffee Bar and we are about to launch our NEW Coffee Menu which includes our Jet Park Signature Coffee - a single espresso shot with white chocolate - YUM!
Look forward to a new outdoor ‘Dining by the Pool’ experience

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Jet Park Hotel at HANZ Awards 2011

Written by Kym Klein on November 4th, 2011. 0 comments

The HANZ Awards dinner was held on November 3, 2011 at the Airforce Museum, Wigram in Christchurch. Jet Park Hotel is proud to announce that we became FINALISTS in the following categories:

Excellence in Marketing 2011
Excellence in Customer Services 2011

Although not taking out the win, the competition level was extremely high as noted, and to be a Finalist in not one but two categories is no mean feat! Well done team.

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Special Christmas Scones - makes 20x

Written by Nancye Pirini on November 1st, 2011. 2 comments

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Scones:

Plain flour
Baking powder
Salt
Butter
Milk

Compot:

Blackberries
Sugar
Cinnamon quill
Shaved nutmeg
Cream
Icing sugar to sweeten cream
Butter for spreading
Raspberry Jam for spreading

1kg
11 tsp
.5 tsp
150g
2-3 cups

1kg
250g
1x
pinch
300ml

To make scones:
Take all dry ingredients and sift into a bowl, cut butter in, rub to a fine crumb. Add two cups of milk and quickly mix to soft dough - use more milk if necessary. Turn out onto a floured bench, press out and roll out until the height of your dough is about 2cm thick. Cut into squares, Place onto a greased tray and bake in a pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes at 180^oC.

Compot:
Place all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil then simmer for 4-5 minutes and allow to cool.

Prepare:
Place cream and some icing sugar in a mix bowl and whisk to a soft peak. Cut scones in half and butter and jam them, then spoon on your cream and finish with blackberry compot.

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AMP Business: Growing Business with Jet Park Hotel

Written by Kym Klein on October 12th, 2011. 0 comments

Nadine Chalmers-Ross of TVNZ One interviews General Manager, Sebastian Herrmann over the differences between Jet Park Hotel and the multi-chain hotels, impact of rugby and future directions for the Hotel.

AMP Business: Growing Business - TVNZ One, Daily and Breaking News - Monday 10th October 2011

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Xmas Filo Parcels with vanilla 'n' orange mascarpone

Written by Nancye Pirini on September 30th, 2011. 0 comments

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To make the filling: 10 each figs (cut into halves then quarters) 10 each apricots (thinly sliced) Juice of orange and zest 100gm chopped roasted walnuts Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of ginger powder	Pinch of ground cloves 1 small cinnamon stick (or half of 1) 80gm white sugar 30gm brown sugar 150ml Verjuice cabernet Sauvignon (vinegar) ¼ chilli no seeds.
Place all ingredients in a medium size pot and bring to a light simmer. Continue to simmer for 12mins on a low heat. Take off the heat and let fuse for a further 20mins
Filo sheets x8 125gm of melted butter	Castor sugar 50gm Ground almonds 50gm
*Assembly* Lay the sheets of filo out with a pastry brush – dip into the melted butter and brush over the entire sheet – layer a new filo on top and again brush with butter continue the process until you have done 4x layers. Width ways cut the sheets into 3 pieces. On each piece, place a tablespoon size of the mix at the end of sheet and wrap into a pillow shaped parcel. Place onto a paper lined baking tray. Brush the top of the filo with butter again and sprinkle with ground almonds. Bake in the oven @ 165C for 10-12mins or until golden brown. Serve with Mascarpone, orange segments glazed in 50/50 sugar and Verjuice Cab Sav, that’s brought to a simmer for 5mins then pour over the oranges when cooled.*

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Jet Park Hotel's New Reception means quicker Check-In!

Written by Kym Klein on September 30th, 2011. 0 comments

A fabulous new multi check-in desk boasting 3 terminals with very spacious and modern surroundings, allow for efficient, quick processing through check-in/out - all important when guests are tired from long flights or perhaps have an important meeting to make or flight to catch. Along with dedicated, friendly staff to make your check-in/out and experience really enjoyable, nothing is a hassle. We invite you to take a look at our new Reception and lobby area.
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Staff Long Service Awards

Written by Kym Klein on August 24th, 2011. 0 comments

As part of our Birthday Month celebrations in June, an enjoyable afternoon tea was put on to acknowledge those staff who reached their 5 and 10 year long-service anniversary at Jet Park Hotel this year.

May Heather (Executive Housekeeper), Sela Liku (Housekeeping) and Muni Ratnam (Kitchenhand) have been with Jet Park Hotel since it opened 13 years ago! These staff were acknowledged for their 10 years service during our 2008 celebrations. We currently employ 125 people, of which 8 have been with us for at least 10 years and another 16 have worked here at least 5 years. That’s 20% of our work-force who have a valuable role in carrying the history of our growth from strength to strength, who customers have learnt to recognise, and who have in-themselves grown their skill base remarkably!

10 Years + Service:
(from left): We are proud to congratulate Mele Lavulavu (Housekeeping), Lynn Matthews (Sales & Marketing), Bunny Spyve (Concierge), Sebastian Herrmann (GM), Elaine Latu (Reservations), Mina Cummings (Housekeeping) - not in photo

5 Years + Service:
Congratulations to Jayna Manga (Reception); Masoi Raki, Tutini Richards, Alicia Leolahi, Ane Hafoka, Fine Papeau, Florence Rima, Luisa Latu, Kairangi Mikara, Rina Kumari, Uruanga Vila, Filiga Tapuosi, Fifita Lotu (all Housekeeping); Sonja Herrmann (HR); Alan Mataia (Kitchen); David Morgan (Maintenance)

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Te Maroro Wins 'Restaurant of the Year'

Written by Kym Klein on July 20th, 2011. 0 comments

Te Maroro restaurant’s Kitchen team led by Chef Nancye Pirini-Tuisaula, and Food & Beverage Manager, John Snowball put up a fantastic effort culminating in winning the overall title “New Zealand Restaurant of the Year 2011”.

The Culinary Fare, held over July 17th-19th by the Restaurant Association of New Zealand in association with Hospitality Standards Institute, is the largest competition in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 850 entrants from New Zealand, Australia, the Cook Islands and even Mexico fiercely competing for titles such as Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year and many more.

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Photo (from left): John Snowball (Food & Beverage Manager), Cristian Morales (Chef de Partie), Lorna Masai (Food & Beverage Waiter), Alan Mataia (Demi Chef de Partie) and Nancye Pirini-Tuisaula (Executive Chef).

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Jet Park Hotel Wins Qualmark Enviro-Gold Award

Written by Kym Klein on May 3rd, 2011. 0 comments

Awarded by Qualmark New Zealand, the Enviro Awards recognise businesses in the Kiwi hospitality industry that are working to reduce their environmental impact. More information

The Enviro Gold Award is given to the very top performers in five key action areas: energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, community activities and conservation initiatives. This year, Jet Park Hotel was rewarded for their most recent earth-friendly actions, which are ensuring that they take care of the environment as well as their guests.

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Bunny attends Les Clefs D'Or World Congress In Canada

Written by Bunny Spyve on May 2nd, 2011. 0 comments

This year’s venue for the Congress was The Royal York Hotel in Toronto (this is where the Queen of England always stays when visiting Canada). An annual event, this year there were 42 countries world-wide that attended and over 600 delegates who attended the Workshops. (April 28th 2011)

Photo: NZ delegates attending the Congress - Logan Fleet, Franz Staufer, Fiona Lawson, Nathan Wise, Bunny Spyve

This is a great networking opportunity; says Bunny - “Making new friends from 42 countries was a delight… We had 3 major owners of world-wide chain Hotels giving their points of view, looking at staff salaries and who they answer to within their Hotel Chain.”

These events are for the main World Executive Committees to meet and vote on matters that concern our society as a whole and for those of us coming through the ranks and join them on the Board of Directors in years to come. They also update old rules to keep up with current times. Reviews are completed during the year and then brought to the World Congress for voting.

New Zealand will be hosting a World Congress in Queenstown in 2013 - a major event for New Zealand. Bunny is excited about the NZ World Congress and the opportunity to show what a lovely country we have; “Great friendships are made for a lifetime and if we should require help at any time, they will assist, as I would – this makes up part of our Code of Friendship – Service Through Friendship.”

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FULL Refurbishment completed on Premier King rooms

Written by Ashley Schierhout on April 11th, 2011. 0 comments

Some hotels complete a ‘soft refurbishment’ to their rooms only, but at Jet Park Hotel, we’ve gone the whole hog! 41 Premier King rooms have been fully refur-bished - guests can relax in the ambience of the trendy new rooms and rejuvenate with a great night's sleep in our comfy king beds, complete with pillow menu for a perfect night's sleep. Room refurbishments include: new carpets and curtains, trendy new lighting, headboards; new business desk with wi-Fi/Bb internet, i-Pod/ i-Phone docs, relaxing bathrooms, tea and coffee units, minibar, iron and safe.

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Business Hub takes off…

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'A Night at Jet Park' - Carmen Hall, Northern Advocate

Photo (from left): John Snowball (Food & Beverage Manager), Cristian Morales (Chef de Partie), Lorna Masai (Food & Beverage Waiter), Alan Mataia (Demi Chef de Partie) and Nancye Pirini-Tuisaula (Executive Chef).

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