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Fiona Winger
Lodge Manager
When did you start with the company:
September 2021
Notable previous employment:
Having just returned to New Zealand after 16 years abroad, I spent my most recent years managing Six Senses Resorts in Fiji and the Maldives.
What do you most enjoy sharing with guests? And why?
Sharing our intentions with guests by ensuring they know that the lodge team are here to deliver unforgettable experiences. By connecting with our guests from the moment they arrive, we are able to create these special moments for them to make lifelong memories together.
What is your favourite travel experience? And why?
Experiencing the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) on the shores of the Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada – it really was breath-taking!
Jonathan Rogers
Head Chef
When did you start with the company:
September 2011
Notable previous employment:
Bay of Many Coves resort, Spire Hotel
What do you most enjoy sharing with guests? And why?
Sharing New Zealand’s finest produce with our guests. Best way to explore is a walk through our on-site vegetable garden
What is your favourite travel experience? And why?
New York City due to variety of different restaurants
Callum Farnell
Director of Hospitality
When did you start with the company:
February 2019
Notable previous employment:
The Savoy - London, Solitaire Lodge - Lake Tarawera, Eagles Nest - Bay of Islands, Lake Kora - Upstate New York, Annandale - Akaroa
What do you most enjoy sharing with guests? And why?
Sharing the sublime natural beauty New Zealand has to offer, while enjoying truly memorable lodging, food and wine experience.
What is your favourite travel experience? And why?
Although travelling extensively worldwide, I now prefer to explore all that New Zealand has offer.
Edson Ribeiro
Maintenance Manager
When did you start with the company:
I started at Matakauri Lodge in September 2012 when I moved to New Zealand from Brazil.
Notable previous employment:
I was a Lawyer in Brazil and left everything behind to start over again in New Zealand.
What do you most enjoy sharing with guests? And why?
All of the activities that there is to do around Queenstown, especially the hiking, fishing and snowboarding. Sharing my experiences in Queenstown makes me relive those moments of enjoyment and remind me why I choose Queenstown as home.
What is your favourite travel experience? And why?
I love traveling along Brazil’s coastline. Now going back to Brazil as a tourist makes me feel so proud of my origin.
Nicki Corson
Housekeeping Manager
When did you start with the company:
I started working for Matakauri Lodge in August 2009 when the Robertson family first brought it.
Notable previous employment:
I was a teacher support, specialising in English as a second language, sign language and special needs.
What do you most enjoy sharing with guests? And why?
My experiences as a local, and sharing about living in this beautiful town. Our guests are always so interested in our own stories.
What is your favourite travel experience? And why?
Traveling around the South Island, there are just so many beautiful parts of this entire region ranging from the Central Otago Vineyards at harvest time to the Petrified Forest in the wild Catlin’s, and the gorgeous coastline of the Marlborough Sounds.
Robyn Younger
Central Reservations Manager
When did you start with the company:
September 2013
What do you most enjoy sharing with guests? And why?
Creating bespoke itineraries with unique experiences throughout New Zealand. I love arranging incredible experiences for our guests and showcasing the very best that New Zealand has to offer.
What is your favourite travel experience? And why?
Experiencing new cultures and exciting activities are always the moments that leave me with the most enduring memories.