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James Cook Hotel's Matriarch Denise Thornton Retires

Wednesday, 21 March 2018, 9:34 am | James Cook Hotel

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor’s Executive Housekeeper, Denise Thornton, retires this Friday after 44 years at the central Wellington Hotel. Commencing on the front desk in 1974, Denise remembers her first day at the ‘Jimmy Cook’ with ... More >>

‘NZ's Worth Loving’ Wellington Pollution Awareness Mural

Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 10:32 am | James Cook Hotel

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor supports ‘New Zealand's Worth Loving’ Wellington Pollution Awareness Mural & Clean-up Day More >>

Farewell to Dorothy Collis, after 45yr at James Cook Hotel

Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 12:57 pm | James Cook Hotel

In 1972 the country’s population was under 3 million, New Zealand Rowing Eight won Gold at the Munich Olympics and Dorothy (Dot) Collis commenced her career at the soon to be opened James Cook Hotel in Wellington. As one of New Zealand’s longest ... More >>

2016 Travel and Tourism Industry Open Day

Friday, 19 August 2016, 2:56 pm | James Cook Hotel

In the spirit of events, the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor hosted an Olympic themed open day in mid-August, welcoming Travel Management Companies, Professional Conference Organisers and travel industry partners based in Wellington. It was a ... More >>

The James Cook Digs In

Friday, 29 July 2016, 11:17 am | James Cook Hotel

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 ... More >>

New Weta Workshop Accommodation Package at James Cook Hotel

Friday, 10 June 2016, 11:26 am | James Cook Hotel

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor has announced an accommodation partnership with Weta Workshop. Targeted at the weekend leisure market, the package includes overnight accommodation, two adult tickets for the Weta Cave Workshop Tour and valet ... More >>

Hotel Administration Employee of the Year for 2016

Friday, 3 June 2016, 12:05 pm | James Cook Hotel

A special congratulations to Kamlesh Kumar, Financial Controller at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and the New Zealand Hotel Administration Employee of the Year for 2016! More >>

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Supports I Love Fiji

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 3:01 pm | James Cook Hotel

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is proud to support the I Love Fiji Cyclone Relief Concert, held this Saturday 21 May from 6pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. More >>

Yoga Practice for in-house guests at James Cook

Monday, 4 April 2016, 3:23 pm | James Cook Hotel

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor have partnered with Power Living to present mid-week Yoga practice for in-house guests. The complimentary service will be offered regularly at the hotel, with all levels and abilities welcome. Power Living is a modern-day ... More >>

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Completes Seismic Upgrade

Tuesday, 29 March 2016, 3:11 pm | James Cook Hotel

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor has completed its seismic upgrade to achieve 100% of the NBS (National Building Standard) code. More >>

James Cook Hotel partners with DOC

Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 11:58 am | James Cook Hotel

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor has partnered with the Department of Conservation (DOC) to support the important conservation work they do throughout New Zealand. More >>

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wins Eco-Couture Award

Monday, 13 July 2015, 4:46 pm | James Cook Hotel

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is delighted to confirm winning the Eco-Couture Award at the 2015 Wellington Gold Awards at the TSB Bank Arena, held on the 9th July. More >>

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor a Gold Award Finalist

Friday, 29 May 2015, 10:36 am | James Cook Hotel

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor was last night named a finalist in the 2015 Wellington Gold Awards, under the Green Gold category. More >>

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor’s Environmental Award

Friday, 6 June 2014, 12:48 pm | James Cook Hotel

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor has secured the country’s highest hotel industry environmental award! The hotel was presented with the Greenfield Hotel Industry Environmental Initiative Award at the 2014 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference held in Auckland ... More >>

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Partners with ‘Grease’

Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 2:56 pm | James Cook Hotel

It’s got groove, it’s got meaning, and it’s coming to Wellington! The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Dominion Post Season of ‘Grease’. More >>

James Cook Hotel Tree Planting with the Family Farm

Friday, 31 May 2013, 11:13 am | James Cook Hotel

The management team from the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor have planted over 270 trees in support of regenerative agriculture in New Zealand. More >>

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Partners with The Phantom

Friday, 1 March 2013, 12:58 pm | James Cook Hotel

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Dominion Post Season of The Phantom of the Opera. The Wellington Musical Theatre will perform this master-piece at St James Theatre for three weeks from the ... More >>

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Partners with The Phantom

Friday, 1 March 2013, 12:58 pm | James Cook Hotel

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Dominion Post Season of The Phantom of the Opera. The Wellington Musical Theatre will perform this master-piece at St James Theatre for three weeks from the ... More >>

James Cook Hotel: New Look for Lambton Rooms

Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 10:07 am | James Cook Hotel

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor in Wellington is pleased to announce the completion of a soft refurbishment of 200 accommodation rooms in its Lambton Wing. The refurbishment includes brand new bed throws, decorative pillows and the minibar cabinets have also ... More >>

Tastes of Korea at Whitby’s Restaurant

Thursday, 21 July 2011, 2:16 pm | James Cook Hotel

Whitby’s Restaurant at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor launches the Korean Food Festival on the 27th of July 2011. The authentic, traditional tastes of Korea are being introduced to Whitby’s Restaurant and will be presented alongside our ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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