Our Regional Groups
Our Association is all about people. Gathering on a regular basis are regional groups of people in many areas around New Zealand. These groups get together to share, learn and upskill – we’d love you to join us.
North Island
Bay of Islands / Northland
Alison Gygax
027 269 0905
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Auckland
Helen Shaw
Villa Te Sorro
helen@villatesoro.co.nz
+64 27 448 1440
Waikato
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Coromandel
Carol Blair
Taigh na Mara Bed & Breakfast
Kuaotunu
+64 21 061 0431
info@taighnamara.co.nz
Bay of Plenty / Rotorua
The experience of the Rotorua Association members spans many years. We have a wealth of knowledge and are happy to offer support to those entering the B&B business.
Members meet every month from February to November and have a Christmas lunch in December. Meetings take place at the home of one of the members on the second Monday of the month. We share a lunch, with a gold coin donation for the host, and sometimes have guest speakers. Contact us for the venue.
Regular familiarisation visits to local attractions are also arranged to keep us up to date with tourism operators in the region – and there are many! Members are encouraged to cross-refer clients to each other if unable to accommodate guests.
New members are most welcome!
Mandy Griffiths
Astelia Lodge
Rotorua
+64 211679275
astelia.lodge@gmail.com
Ruapehu
Mary Wood
The Olive Rabbit Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Turangi
+64 27 447 3150
info@theoliverabbit.co.nz
Central Plateau
Mary Wood
The Olive Rabbit Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Turangi
+64 27 447 3150
info@theoliverabbit.co.nz
Taranaki
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Whanganui
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Eastland / Hawke's Bay
Our group has been running for the past 16 years now and we still love getting together! We try to meet once a month in the for a coffee at a local café. These coffee mornings are very casual and open to all B&B owners (or prospective owners). Unfortunately, in the peak it isn’t always quite so easy to get together but we do try!
We also organise a number of and training courses throughout the winter season. This past year we have held a Food Safety course (to which we also invited Taupo members) and a visit to the ECOED Pan Pac Kiwi Crèche at Opouahi Scenic Reserve.
Rayma Jenkins
Cobden Garden Homestay
Napier
+64 6 834 2090
info@cobden.co.nz
www.cobden.co.nz
Manawatu
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Wairarapa
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Wellington
Louise Compton
Aston Road Villa, Waikanae
info@astonroadvilla.co.nz
+64 27 201 8904
South Island
Marlborough
Janet Dixon
Anchor Down B&B, P
5a Otago Street, Picton, 7720
+64 27 277 7435
anchordownbbpictonnz@gmail.nz027 269 0905
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Nelson / Tasman
Coffee Club
We hold our coffee club meetings on the first Wednesday of each month and alternate these between Nelson & Mapua. These are a ‘drop in’ arrangement for members and any guests they would like to invite.
Anthea Harvey
Regional Convenor
Motueka
+64 21 057 1470
bellbirdlodge@xtra.co.nz
Sharon Corbett
Secretary
Accent House
Mapua, Nelson
+64 3 540 3442
info@accentbnb.co.nz
www.accentbnb.co.nz
Nick James
Treasurer
Annick House
Nelson
+64 21 134 2808
nick@annickhouse.co.nz
www.annickhouse.co.nz
West Coast
Jan Roberts
Breakers Boutique Accommodation
1367 Coast Road, Runanga, West Coast
stay@breakers.co.nz
+64 (0)3 762 7743
Canterbury
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Central Otago
Alison Gygax
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Waitaki
Alison Gygax
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Wānaka
Wanaka Bed and Breakfast are an active and lively group of around 18 members who meet up regularly. We love networking and collaborating to ensure visitors in our region have a wonderful experience.
We typically meet monthly for coffee at one of our member properties or a local café. These catchups provide a forum for all our members to share experiences, gain insights from the more experienced members and learn new strategies for tackling any
challenges. We arrange Famils so we can more legitimately share and recommend this these experiences with our guests.
We also like to celebrate successes and special occasions. We are proactively engaged with Lake Wanaka Tourism
Belinda Wulf
Regional Convenor
Copper Beech Lodge
Wānaka
+64 221819159
belinda@copperbeechwanaka.co.nz
www.copperbeechwanaka.co.nz
Charlotte Brock
Secretary
Maple Lodge
Wānaka
stay@maplelodgewanaka.co.nz
www.maplelodgewanaka.co.nz
Dunedin
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Southland
secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
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