Thinking of a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? Be inspired and treat your loved one to a Cotter House experience. We are offering accommodation specials and also, why not? the opportunity to spend an afternoon enjoying our French and English High teas, during the period February 10 to 14, inclusive. Contact: Gloria at info@cotterhouse.com
Come and enjoy our hospitality and discover fascinating modern art spread throughout the house. We are showcasing the "living sculptures" created by Sean Kerrigan until end of March 2012. Art work is available for sale.
November 15, 2011
PRESS RELEASE:
WINESTATE AWARDS FOR 3rd YEAR AT COTTER HOUSE.
COTTER HOUSE: Showcase for New Zealand and Australian Award winning wines.
Winestate Publishing, the leading Australasia wine magazine, has held its 3rd. Wine awards at Cotter House and this year, a special Cotter house award has been created for special White varietals. The award, which carries a special Cotter House luxury accommodation package: Lap of Luxury Prize worth $1400, was won by PASSAGE ROCK winery from Waiheke, for its outstanding VIOGNIER 2010.
Winning Bay wines 'headed for greatness'
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 5:00
TASTY NEWS: Nicholas Buck sees more success ahead. PHOTO/FILE
The Hawke's Bay wine industry is on a roll - driven by fast-growing
exports and a continuing run of top international competition results.
Hawke's Bay Winegrowers chairman Nicholas Buck was delighted to deliver
another dose of good news at last Monday's annual meeting.
"The time and effort and hard work that has been going in is being seen in sales," he said.
Since the 2007-08 season export sales of Hawke's Bay wines had increased by 48 per cent.
"That is a substantial number in just five years," Mr Buck said, adding
a prediction to where the region was heading in the global wine stakes.
"In 10 years' time Hawke's Bay will be known internationally as one of
the great wine-producing areas of the world."
That had already begun, through an ongoing series of competition
awards, but Mr Buck tempered it by describing the industry as "a long
game".
"There is still a long way for Hawke's Bay to go to realise its full
potential. But it is a momentum that is building and it is achievable
... people are continuing to develop expertise and experience - and they
are seeing that in their sales."
Hawke's Bay was continuing to attract international recognition
especially for its cabernet merlot blends, syrahs and chardonnays, Mr
Buck said.
The recent 2011 Winestate Awards, Australasia's biggest wine
competition, was dominated by Hawke's Bay wines in the reds category -
with the ultimate "Wine of the Year" award going to Craggy Range for its
2009 "Le Sol" syrah.
The trophy was presented at the official New Zealand award ceremony at
Cotter House in Auckland this week, delighting chief winemaker Rod
Easthope.
"Since the inaugural 2001 'Le Sol', every vintage has been
attention-grabbing - yet for different reasons," he said. "The 'Le Sol'
wine style has naturally evolved over the years and 2009 is at the
zenith of this evolution. A great vintage, fabulous site and exacting
viticulture made it all happen."
Crossroads picked up the award for Merlot of the Year with its Vineyard
Selection Kereru Road Merlot Cabernet 2009, while Villa Maria also
triumphed with a top award for its Reserve Malbec 2009.
Hawke's Bay Winegrowers executive officer Lyn Bevin said: "The real
story is revealed when we look at all the Winestate Award categories and
see that Hawke's Bay took the top prize for the red wine categories -
Merlot & Blends, Shiraz/Syrah and Other Reds.
"For a competition of over 11,000 Australian and New Zealand wines,
this is substantially significant. Not only are we selling coals to
Newcastle, we're winning in terms of recognition and quality too."
Mr Buck said such accolades "absolutely" had an impact on the international markets.
November 5th, 2011
Tongan monarch attends 50th school reunion
JESSICA TASMAN-JONES
Last updated 16:50 04/11/2011
LAWRENCE SMITH/Fairfax NZ
King George Tupou V of Tonga celebrated 50 years since leaving
primary school by hosting a luncheon at Cotter House in Remuera where he
honoured the only remaining two teachers and one nurse still surviving
from that period.
At a plush ballroom in a stately Remuera mansion five New Zealanders have been honoured by King George Tupou V of Tonga.
The monarch is in Auckland for the 50th reunion of his class from Kings School.
August 18, 2011
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the sustainability events and activities in and around New Zealand and the world. We will gather information from various sources and email it to you. We hope you find this information valuable and informative. f you have been forwarded this e-newsletter and would like to receive it direct please contact: info@getinstep.org
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BEAUTIFUL COTTER HOUSE ACHIEVES GOLD
For the past three years Ms Gloria Poupard-Walbridge, the owner of the luxurious boutique lodge Cotter House of Remuera, has been actively taking actions to reduce the impact the lodge has on the environment.
Despite the challenges of running a heritage building, Ms Poupard was successful in reducing energy, water and fuel consumption, as well as increasing waste minimisation, and implementing green policies throughout all areas of the retreat. Ms Poupard also actively participated in conservation projects such as Motuihe Island reforestation project and Trees For Survival, encouraging students thorough environmental awareness development programmes.
Located in the leafy suburb of Remuera, Cotter House is ideal for romantic getaways, functions and corporate meetings. This luxurious accommodation offers modern facilities in a Heritage building. Contact Gloria today to make a booking. .
THE TITANIC - FACTS AND IMAGES
We found a treasure trove of documentary videos on The Titanic: We offer a "Titanic Gourmet Experience" aboard Cotter House.
Navigate Oceania 'World Travel Awards' Recognise Excellence in Navigate Oceania Collection Members
NEW ZEALAND & FIJI (April 2011)
Seven luxury lodges and resorts from New Zealand and Fiji, marketed internationally by Oceania tourism marketing specialist Navigate Oceania, have been nominated for the highly coveted 2011 World Travel Awards.
Known as the 'Oscars' of the global travel industry, the World Travel Awards are recognised as the highest vote of excellence and are compiled from the opinions of 183,000 travel professionals from across the globe.
2011 Navigate Oceania Collection World Travel Award Nominees:
New Zealand Treetops Lodge & Estate, Rotorua • Australasia's Responsible Tourism Award • New Zealand's Leading Luxury Lodge
Wharekauhau Country Estate, Martinborough • New Zealand's Leading Spa Resort • New Zealand's Leading Luxury Lodge
Paihia Beach Resort & Spa, Bay of Islands • Australasia's Leading Spa Resort • New Zealand's Leading Resort • New Zealand's Leading Spa Resort
Claremont Country Estate, Canterbury • Australasia's Leading Boutique Resort • New Zealand's Leading Luxury Lodge
Waipoua Lodge, Waipoua Forest • Australasia's Leading Green Hotel
Cotter House, Auckland • New Zealand's Leading Boutique Hotel
Fji Vomo Island Resort, Fiji • Fiji's Leading Resort Fiji's Leading Spa Resort
Karine Thomas, Director of Navigate Oceania comments, "Navigate is delighted that our collection member's are constantly striving to provide guests with authentic experiences true to its region or to their unique character. It is a credit to the hard work of the owners and managers that are constantly striving for excellence while maintaining the highest levels of customer services."
The winners for the Asia and Australasia sector will be announced on the 29th September 2011 at the awards ceremony that will be held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Media enquiries, contact Karine Thomas, Director at Navigate Oceania on ++64 9 307 3633 or email: karine@navigateoceania.com.
Easy and convenient to use from any Android, Blackberry or iPhone mobile phone. We offer special coupons for bookings via the mobile website. Christchurch Disaster coupon is available. Rugby World Cup availability is updated regularly.
SPECIAL OFFER!!!
On
February 22, 2011 South Island, A DEVASTATING 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred as part of the
aftershock sequence of the Magnitude 7.0 September 3, 2010 Darfield, NZ
earthquake. This latest shock was significantly closer to the main population
centre of Christchurch, NZ, and created massive damage to the city, It has
altered the entire face of one of NZ's most beautiful and loved landscapes.
Cotter House would like to extend their deepest condolences to everyone
affected by the earthquake in Christchurch, and so for a limited time only we
are running a special offer for any one travelling to or from Christchurch.
60% OFF OUR RATES FOR PEOPLE
TRAVELING TO OR FROM CHRISTCHURCH, VALID TO END OF MARCH.
Fans find out Monday Feb. 14/11 about Finals Ballots
(RNZ 2011) Friday 11 February 2011
The RWC 2007 Final was held at Stade de France in Paris (credit: Getty Images)
The
third phase of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) ticketing opens on
Monday when Rugby fans from around the world will find out if they have
been successful in the ballots for tickets to the semi-finals and the
Final.
“I know many fans will be nervously
awaiting the results of the ballots as these tickets have been highly
sought after,” said Martin Snedden, CEO of Tournament Organiser Rugby
New Zealand 2011.
The ballots were open to
those fans who applied for tickets during the first two phases of RWC
2011 ticketing and who elected to enter into the ballots. Applicants
received one entry into each ballot they elected to enter into for each
ticket they applied for. Applicants who used a MasterCard® between
April 27 and November 21 2010, received double entries. For further
details on how the ballots work click here.
There
are 15,000 match tickets available in each of the three ballots.
Because each offer will consist of an opportunity to purchase two
tickets, a total of approximately 7,500 offers will be issued for each
match. Applications were received from just over 60,000 fans.
“These
tickets are scarce so for those who are successful this is a great
opportunity to be ringside at the crunch matches of New Zealand’s
biggest ever sports event.”
Successful fans
will receive an email from RNZ 2011 on Monday February 14 and a letter
soon afterwards with full details on how to secure and pay for their
tickets. In addition, the Customer Account Numbers of those successful
in the ballots will also be published on www.rugbyworldcup.com/finalsat 9am on Monday. This will allow entrants to search for their account number to see if they have been successful.
Fans have until 5pm Friday March 4 to secure their tickets.
Those
who have missed out can still secure tickets to the semi-finals and the
Final by purchasing Finals packages through the Official Hospitality
and Travel Programme. For more information, please visit www.rth2011.com.
End of February Art Festival "Fringe" programme.
February 25 to March 13, 2011
Auckland Fringe is back, unleashing the finest treats and treasures from Auckland’s creative community from February 25 to March 13. This year’s Fringe features over 100 shows, with everything from water nymphs, speed daters, zombie dachshunds, men's knitting groups, risqué opera, a time machine and some dead sexy cabaret. And culture is available for purchase at a couple of unique markets.
ART EXHIBITION - PRIVATE VIEWINGS AVAILABLE - as Advertised in Eventfinder.co.nz
October 15
Craig Humberstone, young talented artist is currently showing exquisite paintings at Cotter House . This exhibition opened to inaugurate the start of the summer Season and the Auckland heritage Festival activities, on invitation only, on September 15 and will be open until end of October.
Private viewings are available - please contact Gloria, at info@cotterhouse.com or on (09)529 5156.
Craig's work has been inspired by figurative artists such as Raymond Ching. It is highly personal and exquisitely crafted, with painstaking perfection. The theme are Bird's nests that convey emotions of peace, yet transient beauty, fragile expressions of "life that starts" leaving enduring results.
COTTER HOUSE OPENS ITS SUMMER HIGH SEASON WITH A BANG!
September 15, 2010
To coincide with its annual public viewings (Sept. 19 to October 3) for the Auckland Heritage Festival, Cotter House has opened showcasing an Art Exhibition by young artist Craig Humberstone.
CONTEMPORARY COMFORTS
At the same time, it has posted a new level of comfort and pampering for the new High season: All rooms are now equipped with complimentary WI-Fi and the latest technology:
Digital Satellite TV, dedicated laptops (choice of latest PC or Mac iBook) iPod
docks, beside DVD and CD players.
Guests no longer have to worry about bringing along laptops. Every room is equipped with its own dedicated wireless enabled laptop (choice of latest models PC or MacBook). These computers are linked to wireless printers, and will provide guests with the additional convenience of being able to send faxes.
NEW: The Titanic Experience - First Class dinner served on 14 April 1912:
What guests have to say: ... registered as a vote for "The People's Choice Award - Best of New Zealand"
A new vote has been placed on corporateeventsguide.co.nz for Cotter House Luxury Retreat by rjrichardson@xtra.co.nz - July 2010
Message:
Our
two recent stays at Cotter House were exceptional. We felt totally
pampered and spoilt by Gloria (the best host anyone could have). Gloria
you made both our special occasions totally memorable and the "Titanic
Dinner" as served to first class on the Titanic on 14 April 1912 was
absolutely SPLENDID.
AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Posted June 30, 2010
Cotter House will be open for viewing - bookes essential, during the period September 18 to october 3rd., 2010, as aprt of the Auckland Heritage Festival activities. Check for schedule here
FODOR'S CHOICE 2010
Posted June 25, 2010
Cotter House nominated for 3rd. year in a row as FODOR'S CHOICE 2010 as top boutique retreat in Auckland.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - nomination for 2010
Posted April 2010
Cotter House won the People's Choice award for Best Christmas parties in New Zealand for the 2009-2010 tourism season, and has been nominated again for the 2010-2011 season. Watch this space!
Please vote for us!
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS nomination for 2010
Posted 20 March , 2010
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS NOMINATE COTTER HOUSE in 2010
Dear Gloria Poupard-Walbridge,
It is a pleasure to inform you of your company's nomination in the 17th Annual World Travel Awards, in the following category (categories):
New Zealand's Leading Boutique Hotel: Cotter House
Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the "Travel industry's equivalent to the Oscar's", the World Travel Awards are the most comprehensive and most prestigious awards programme in the global travel industry. World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the world's travel and tourism industry. With thousands of votes cast by travel professionals from 183,000 travel agencies in over 160 countries across the globe, winning a World Travel Award has become one of the highest accolades a travel product can receive.
Nominations are based on the previous year's voting and recommendations made by travel, tourism & hospitality industry professionals, as well as self nomination process. All the nominations can now be viewed on our website at www.worldtravelawards.com/nominees.
As a World Travel Award Nominee, Cotter House Luxury Retreat will be put forward into the final round of voting. The official online voting form is available to 183,000 registered travel agents and professionals worldwide, who submit votes independently via the World Travel Awards website. The results will then be announced at the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony on 14th October at The Claridges, Surajkund, New Delhi.
Throughout the voting period, the Nominees are allowed to publicise their nominations and encourage voting. You may wish to use the Nominee's Shield and Vote for Us button to do this effectively.
We have attached a Nominees' Checklist, created to give you advice and ideas on how you might enhance your company's chances of securing all possible votes to collect the ultimate accolade in the travel industry. A World Travel Awards colleague will be contacting you shortly to assist further.
Congratulations again on your achievements and we look forward to working with you to promote your excellence as a World Travel Awards nominee.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely,
Manon Han (Ms.) Executive Vice President
What is NZ TOURISM STRATEGY 2015? ....SUSTAINABILITY—THE WAY AHEAD
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ‘…MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS’
The principles of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and manaakitanga (hospitality) and are the basis for a uniquely New Zealand approach to sustainability. By delivering on these principles, the tourism sector will provide hospitality to its visitors while protecting and managing our culture and environment.
A sustainable tourism sector means that:
our customers will enjoy their time in New Zealand, and will want to travel here for the unique and sustainable tourism experiences we offer
tourism businesses will be financially profitable, able to reinvest in their businesses, and attract and retain the skilled workers they need
the natural environment will be protected and enhanced, and the environmental footprint of the tourism sector will continue to shrink we work with communities for mutual benefit.
Tourism relies more than any other sector on our continuing sustainability as a nation. This is because New Zealand itself is the product we are selling.
True sustainability reaches across all areas of life —environmental, economic, social, and cultural. These areas are interdependent and mutually reinforcing. For the tourism sector to prosper, we need to deliver on all of them.
Visitors see their experience as a whole, not as component parts. There is no point in providing comprehensive recycling facilities if our communities are unwelcoming, or delivering exemplary service if our streams are polluted. We need to make a greater commitment to using our resources more sustainably in order to protect both our environment and our economic potential.
Sustainable products and services are in growing demand globally. We already have a reputation for being ‘clean and green’. This has been reinforced by Tourism New Zealand’s 100% Pure New Zealand campaign.
Managing our reputation and delivering true sustainability will create opportunities that will benefit all New Zealand businesses, including those in tourism.
A sustainable tourism sector requires us to achieve a balance between running financially viable businesses, satisfying our customers, protecting our physical environment, and supporting our communities.
Among highlights in their NZ tourism survey (2007-2008):
Eight percent of all tourists (domestic & international) visited a winery
Auckland attracted the largest number of wine tourists (130,700!!)
Auckland attracted the second highest number of international wine tourists (39,400) Vs 45,000 in Marlborough
International Wine tourists stay longer than all other International tourist groups (27 nights Vs 21 nights)
International Wine tourists spend more ($3,543) than all other International tourist groups ($2,710)
International tourists who visit a winery are highly satisfied with the experience (rated 8.3 out of 10)
Posted February 25, 2010
Cotter House has earned its Enviro Gold award, from Qualmark!
COTTER HOUSE in advance on its time, has already undertaken major initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint following the lead set by the Copenhagen Climate Summit, "Live the Deal" launched in December 2009.
After several years work, and notwithstanding the great age of the old Regency mansion, Cotter House has achieved the highest environmental rating offered by Qualmark, New Zealand's watch dog for Quality control in the Tourism industry and is happy to be part of an innovative, global campaign to help travel companies and destinations respond to Climate Change, reduce their carbon footprint and move to the Green Economy, and to demonstrate that our tourism sector is acting, not simply talking but working to promote the growth of smart travel - clean green, ethical and quality -the lifeblood of trade, commerce and human connection.
"Live the Deal" follows the pattern established in the UN led Copenhagen" Seal the Deal " campaign by its single minded focus, its simplicity and its broad based engagement goals. It will seek to encourage the sector directly and through representative organizations.
Classic Elegance at Cotter House
Posted by default on November 18th, 2009
Recently I had the opportunity to experience the classic elegance of Cotter House. Gloria was such a warm, welcoming host, she absolutely pampers you from the minute you walk in the door. Cotter House has a rich history and Gloria is happy to share this, and stories of her colourful, busy life. The room was delightful, and beautifully appointed, the bathroom - to die for…..If you love art and sculpture, then this is the place to visit. We also enjoyed the French style high tea, and the very french style full Breakfast, which made us feel like royalty. Take your time, be spoilt and pampered within a piece of Auckland history. Thanks for the hospitality Gloria.
Cara Dabb, Product Manager, Pacific Destinationz Ltd
NEWS:
Cotter House has been voted New Zealand's top venue for Christmas parties in 2009! Following in the grand tradition of refined entertainment, contact us for HOT DEALS and special Christmas party offers for 2010.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Posted 6 Nov/09
Lonely Planet has voted New Zealand as one of the 10 best destinations in the world
Recommending New Zealand’s too obvious, right? You’re looking for something a bit edgier, under the radar or further off the beaten track. But there’s wisdom in the old saying, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fi x it’, and last time we checked the land of Maori and hobbits certainly didn’t need repairing. NZ’s checklist of essential experiences remains as strong as ever. Spectacular landscapes abound, from sea-level rainforests to plunging glaciers, geothermal springs and barren volcanic plains. Add a hearty pinch of lens-friendly wildlife, proud Maori culture, and fine food and drink, and it’s easy to see why the natives are so chilled.
The vision behind Cotter House is that art can be part of daily life. At Cotter House, art is an unexpected encounter, a new idea, a starting point for a lively conversation. It is integral to the experience at Cotter House Art Hotel; it's not merely decoration but is at the core of the unique character of Cotter House. Visitors find themselves engaging with the art immediately upon arrival. They are surrounded by art objects and antiques from many different periods. Permanent installations such as the Arthur Amon's Hump back Sushi draw people in to the whimsy and fun at the very core of the Cotter House experience..
What will guests rave about to their friends and family?
Art is around every corner at Cotter House — in the courtyard, hallways, gardens and in the Ballroom. Installations flow out onto the garden and the property opens to the public and passersby during Auckland's Heritage Festival, or for private guided viewings. It's a different, and complementary, art experience from what traditional museums offer.
Conde Nast Readers Name New Zealand as 'Top Five Destination'
For the sixth year in a row, New Zealand has been ranked in the top five best destinations in the world by readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller magazine.
Cotter House promotes the SLOW LIFE concept that embodies its commitment to sustainability:
SLOW LIFE stands for "Sustainable-Local-Organic-Wholesome" and "Learning-Inspiring–Fun-Experiences". This is a trend set by international Spas operating in different settings , keen to manifest their responsibility for the environments they work in.
FLASH! Consumer Confidence and Recognition
Cotter House has been voted 2009 Winner of the "People's Choice Awards" for Christmas Parties.
Congratulations to you and your team!
The Corporate Events Guide People’s Choice Awards are a fantastic accolade to associate with your company. The votes you received were generated from event planners across New Zealand who have had a positive experience with your company. The Corporate Events Guide is recognised as the leading directory in New Zealand for event planners, and this award will provide consumers with confidence and reassurance when booking your product.
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