29 July 2016

Tree Planting Success at Mangarara Station – The James Cook Digs In

The executive team at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor have recently completed their yearly trip to Mangarara Station, successfully planting additional trees to adorn the 100 metre long driveway entrance to the eco lodge. Located in the Hawkes Bay, Mangarara Station was one of the first projects for The Air New Zealand Environmental Trust, which the Hotel sponsors ($2 from every New Zealand room night booked on www.grandchancellorhotels.com is donated). Mangarara Station has over 600 acres and aspires to safeguard the area for endangered species and create efficient ‘carbon sinks’.

Along with the evident environmental contribution, visits to Mangarara Station meet leadership and community goals for the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. General Manager, Steve Martin comments “The yearly trips provide the management team with an opportunity to bond outside of the daily work environment and experience life on a working farm with open spaces and fresh air - all of which has been hugely beneficial in creating a sense of camaraderie amongst the team.” Furthermore the trips have inspired new concepts on how the Hotel can manage and minimise their impact on the environment, with the long-term goal to source produce from The Family Farm for the Hotel’s restaurants.

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is located in the heart of Wellington City, conveniently situated between the leading retail district of Lambton Quay and the business hub of The Terrace. The Hotel features 268 accommodation rooms, two restaurants and bars, Infuse Day Spa, an exclusive 26th floor Club Lounge and a complimentary in-house gymnasium.

Grand Hotels International owns and manages ten 4 – 4.5 star Hotel Grand Chancellor’s, as well as range of commercial properties throughout Australia and New Zealand.  GHI is part of Hotel Grand Central Limited, a Singaporean based entity listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. 

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