About the Association
Your Board Members
The Association is governed by its Board (all active hosts and members of the Association) and is led by its President, Donna Brooke, owner of Sunlover Retreat, Tairua. Donna is supported by five elected Board Members and the Association Secretary.
President:
Donna Brooke
Sunlover Retreat
20 Ridge Road, Tairua 3508
E president@bandbassociation.co.nz
P +64 27 848 1612
Donna, along with her husband Chris, is the owner of Sunlover Retreat in Tairua. Donna has a background hotel, sales and marketing management – knowledge which she freely shares with the Association and its members. Donna joined the Association in 2015, was elected to the Board in 2016, appointed Vice President in 2019 and President in 2020.
We recently interviewed Donna to find out more about her:
- To watch the interview - click here (password - 7O.F6x7a)
- If you'd like to read a transcript of the interview - click here
Vice President
Janet Dixon
Anchor Down
15a Otago Street, Picton
E anchordownbbpictonnz@gmail.com
P +64 3 573 5645
Janet and her husband, Ian, own Anchor Down in Picton. She has extensive experience in Human Resource Management, Health management, clinical quality and risk systems and as a trainer. Janet joined the Association in 2014 and joined the Board in 2017.
Janet co-ordinates the assessment process for the Association including our Quality Assurance Programme.
To find out more about Janet:
- Watch our interview with her - click here
- If you'd like to read a transcript of the interview - click here
Board Member Finance
Heather Bridson
Acacia Heights Gardens
53 Acacia Heights Drive, Taupo
E info@acaciaheightsgardens.co.nz
P +64 20 4159 8115
Heather and her husband, David, have developed Acacia Heights Gardens in Taupo over the last three years. Heather has a background in financial managementof small to large international businesses in New Zealand and in the UK. As a Chartered Accountant, she has been involved in the corporate sector with entrepreneurial and high growth companies for many years. She brings a wealth of experience managing finance teams and supporting the financial reporting, analysis and forecasting for companies through periods of significant change. She also has experience working in the not for profit sector in balancing organisational goals with sound financial planning and management. Heather joined the Board part way through 2019.
Board Member
Nick James
Annick House B&B
15A Harper Street, Nelson 7010
E nick.james@xtra.co.nz
P +64 3 548 0554
Nick and his wife Ann own Annick House in Nelson. Nick comes from a varied background and was a Policeman for 22 years, mainly in Nelson, and the District Secretary for 17 years. As a result a work injury he retrained and studied business management. Nick has been on the board for the past six years.
Board Member
Liz Webster
Websters on Wanaka
137 Anderson Rd, Wanaka
Liz along with her husband Neil, own and operate Websters on Wanaka Lodge and Apartments. Liz has been Chair of the Wanaka Regional Group since 2012. She brings to the Board a wealth of experience as a business owner (with up to 20 staff) and also has a background in education and health. She also has strengths in areas such as mentoring; strategic planning and accreditation. Liz has served on our Board since 2015.
To find out more about Liz:
- Watch our interview with her - click here
- If you'd like to read a transcript of the interview - click here
Board Member
Glenn Gairdner
Villa Walton
303a Walton Road, Walton
Glenn has over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry including hotel management, City & Guilds Professional Cookery course, owner/operator of a successful cafe and, before moving to Villa Walton, he set up and ran a bed and breakfast in the South Auckland area.
We recently interviewed Glenn to find out more about him:
- To watch the interview - click here
- If you'd like to read a transcript of the interview - click here
Association Secretary
Fiona Rollings
Kerry Lodge B&B
7 Forward Street,Greenmeadows, Napier
E secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
P +64 27 223 9207
Fiona along with her husband have owned and operated Kerry Lodge in Napier since 2011 and Fiona joined our executive team in 2013. Fiona has many years of experience as a data analyst and working as a senior executive assistant in client service based industries.
We recently interviewed Fiona to find out more about her:
- To watch the interview - click here
- If you'd like to read a transcript of the interview - click here
We are New Zealand’s national association working exclusively to support bed and breakfast operators.
Bed & Breakfast Association NEW ZEALAND Incorporated is a non-profit organisation incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908.
The Association was formed in 1986 as the NZ Association of Farm and Home Hosts with advice and the support of the New Zealand Tourism Board and industry operators.
The main aim of the Association was to create a national voice and unity amongst bed and breakfast owners and to help address the problem of varying standards throughout the country.
The Association now has a list of objectives designed to help and support its members in all areas of their businesses.
We provide shared professional expertise
The Association works for its members providing up to date information in relevant areas such as health and safety, insurance, ACC, regional rating criteria, etc., enabling members to provide a
The Association also lobbies Government and Local Bodies on issues ensuring their policies and regulations are favourable to bed and breakfast owners. We work with other accommodation associations and tourism bodies to ensure the voice of bed and breakfast owners
To see more about how we can help you - click here
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