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Autumn 2013 Newsletter
The Rees Hotel Queenstown Autumn 2013 Newsletter
ME Magazine | February 2013
February 2013 |ME Magazine spoke to our Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury about his latest gastronomy achievements.
The Central Otago Mirror
30 January 2013 | True South Dining Room's Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury talks to Sue Fea of The Central Otago Mirror about his restaurant recommendations published in international dining guide,
Where Chefs Eat
Newsletter | Summer 2012/13
Summer 2012/13 | Click 'Read More' to read our latest hotel newsletter.
Media Release | 16 November 2012
16 November |The Rees Hotel Queenstown is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Silvia Scheidl as Food & Beverage Operations Manager.
A Magazine
September 2012 | Click 'Read More' to find out more about the highlights of The Rees Hotel in A Magazine.
ME Magazine
September 2012 | It's been a year of accolades for The Rees Hotel and True South Dining Room. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Newsletter | Spring 2012
Spring 2012 | Click 'Read More' to get up-to-date with all the latest news in our Spring Newsletter.
MiNDFOOD Magazine
September 2012 | Follow
True South Dining Room's Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury's Queenstown produce trail. Click 'Read More' to see the full spread.
Delicious Magazine
August 2012 | Queenstown local, NZ actor and winery owner Sam Neill shares his favourite Queenstown hotspots, including The Rees Hotel and True South Dining Room. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Luxury Adventures
21 August 2012 | As one of our key partners, Luxury Adventures interviewed our CEO, Mark Rose and Executive Chef Ben Batterbury. Click 'Read More' to see the full blog post.
Otago Daily Times
15 August 2012 | The Rees Hotel Queenstown has achieved three finalist nominations in the prestigious ‘2012 Hotel & Accommodation Management Magazine (HM) Awards For Hotel & Accommodation Excellence,’ now in its tenth year and widely recognised throughout the industry internationally. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Rural Women Outlook
August 2012 | As part of
True South Dining Room's Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury's New Zealand Beef and Lamb Ambassador role, he led a food demonstration for the Winton branch of
Rural Women New Zealand. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Hospitality Magazine
August 2012 | True South Dining Room's, Executive Chef Ben Batterbury has been working closely with The Seriously Good Chocolate Company to design gourmet chocolate rubs and a hot chocolate range. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
The Southland Times
13 August 2012 | The Rees Hotel has achieved three finalist nominations in the prestigious 2012 Hotel & Accommodation Management (HM) Awards. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Media Release | 9 August 2012
9 August 2012 | The Rees Hotel Queenstown has achieved three finalist nominations in the prestigious '2012 Hotel & Accommodation Management Magazine (HM) Awards For Hotel & Accommodation Excellence,'. Click 'Read More' to see the full release.
Sunday Star-Times | Escape
5 August 2012 | Find out more about True South Dining Room's Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in the Tavel - Infodesk section of Escape in the Sunday Star-Times. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Mountain Scene
2 August 2012 | True South Dining Room at The Rees Hotel was among a chosen few to receive a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence from US magazine Wine Spectator. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Otago Daily Times
25 July 2012 | Our flagship restaurant,
True South Dining Room, has received a Wine Spectator award for excellence. Click 'Read More' to see the full story.
Media Release | 24 July 2012
24 July 2012 | True South Dining Room is one of only seven top tier New Zealand restaurants to be awarded the 2012 Award of Excellence by US wine and hospitality magazine, Wine Spectator.
Fiordland Advocate
12 July 2012 | The Fiordland Advocate spoke with True South Dining Room's Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury about his cooking demonstration with Rural Women NZ in Winton. Click 'Read More' to see the full story.
Media Release | 23 May 2012
23 May 2012 | The award winning Rees Hotel in Queenstown has added an indulgent plush Pillow Menu for the discerning business traveller and luxury holiday-seeker in all Executive Lake View hotel rooms and apartments at the luxurious lakefront property.
Mountain Scene
17 May 2012 | Mountain Scene covered True South Dining Room's Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury and his involvement with the prestigious Noosa Food and Wine Festival 2012. To see the full article click 'Read More'.
Otago Daily Times
Friday 18th May | True South Dining Room's Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury is the sole New Zealand representative at the Noosa Food and Wine Festival 2012. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
The Courier Mail
9th May 2012 | The Courier Mail interviews our Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury about his involvement with the prestigious 2012 Noosa Food and Wine Festival. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
ME Magazine
May 2012 | The Rees Hotel rolled out their plush new Pillow Menu this month, with 6 different options to choose from. To read the full story by ME Magazine click 'Read More'.
Cuisine Magazine
April 2011 | Cuisine was recently in the Queenstown area and stopped by
True South Dining Room to give Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury's notorious southern fare a try. Click 'Read More' to see the full review.
TVNZ Good Morning
11 April 2012 | True South Dining Room's award winning Chef, Ben Batterbury appeared on TVNZ Good Morning demonstrating a few of his own wonderful recipes and putting Southland produce on the map. Click 'Play' to see the footage online.
NZ Beef and Lamb Ambassador
Watch
Ben Batterbury, award winning Executive Chef from
True South Dining Room at The Rees Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand, with a calibre of skill that has not only meant he's earnt an Excellence Award from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, but is also a 2012 Beef and Lamb Ambassador.
Central Magazine
February 2012 | Our Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury spent the day visiting local suppliers with Paul Tudgay, writer for Central Magazine. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
KiaOra Magazine
February 2012 | Our Head Concierge, Steve Hanrahan was mentioned in KiaOra magazine for his Les Clefs d’Or presentation. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Otago Daily Times
23 January 2012 | Our Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury of
True South Dining Room speaks with Olivia Caldwell of the Otago Daily Times about his role as ambassador chef in the 2012 Beef and Lamb awards. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Media Release | 19 January 2012
19 January 2012 | True South Dining Room’s Executive Chef
Ben Batterbury has been selected as an Ambassador Chef in the 2012 Beef & Lamb Excellence Awards - a first for the tourism capital of Queenstown. The annual Excellence Awards recognise consistency and quality in the preparation and presentation of beef and lamb cuisine from restaurants nationwide.
Media Release | Beef and Lamb Excellence Awards
Executive Chef of True South Dining Room, Ben Batterbury displayed exceptional culinary skills during the assessment process for the 2012 Beef and Lamb Excellence Awards and he has been named as an ambassador for 2012. The awards recognise consistency and quality in the preparation and presentation of beef and lamb cuisine, decided by anonymous assessments by culinary experts.
Noosa Food & Wine Festival 2012
Our Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury of
True South Dining Room is honoured to be the first New Zealand chef special guest participating in the Noosa Food and Wine Festival’s stellar international lineup, alongside culinary greats such as molecular gastronomist and ‘Demon Chef’,
Alvin Leung.
Hospitality Magazine
January 2012 | Sue Fea writes about our Head Concierge,
Steve Hanrahan, the only South Islander to be awarded the Golden Keys since early June. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Media Release | 15th December 2011
15th December 2011 | The Rees Hotel is delighted to officially announce the appointment of Mel Bohse as Front Office Manager. Ms Bohse joins The Rees management team from Spire Luxury Hotels Group, New Zealand where she was Hotel General Manager for five years.
Mountain Scene
15 December 2011 | Our
Head Concierge, Steve Hanrahan was admitted into the exclusive Les Clef d’Or Society. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Otago Daily Times
14 December 2011 | Our
Head Concierge, Steve Hanrahan was admitted into the exclusive Les Clef d’Or Society. The Otago Daily Times talks to Steve about what the accreditation will mean for him and the hotel. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
TVNZ Breakfast
12th December 2011 | Our
Head Concierge, Steve Hanarahan was initiated into the prestigious
Hotel Concierge Society Les Clefs d’Or New Zealand – HCSNZ in a ceremony held at The Rees Hotel last Friday. Click 'Play' to see the full coverage on TVNZ Breakfast.
Business to Business
December 2011 | Business to Business talks about The Rees new water taxi service from its Pier, providing transfers Lake Wakatipu. Click
here to read the full article.
The Rees Hotel Newsletter
5 December 2011 | See The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments Christmas newsletter to get the latest news on events, services and upcoming changes.
Cuisine Newsletter | 11 November 2011
11 November 2011 | Our award-winning Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury has prepared a four-course degustation menu matched with the finest vintages of Moët & Chandon for the
Culinary Series | Moët & Chandon Champagne Dinner. Click 'Read More' to read the full newsletter.
The Mirror | Central Otago Newspaper
2 November 2011 | The Mirror talks about our Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury's experience at the Taste of New Zealand Festival and his return to the True South kitchen. Click 'Read More' to read the full article.
Queenstown New Zealand .com | Queenstown Chef Wins Taste of New Zealand Honour
7 November 2011 | Our award-winning Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury talks to
Queenstown New Zealand .com about getting back to basics in his Queenstown restaurant kitchen after Taste of New Zealand Festival. Click 'Read More' to see the full article
here.
Media Release | Destination Queenstown
31 October 2011 | "The Southern Lakes region of Queenstown, Lake Wanaka and Fiordland is the only New Zealand region to feature in the new book, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 – the best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the upcoming year." Click 'Read More' to see the full release.
RadioLIVE | Interview with Helen Jackson
29 October 2011 | True South Dining Room's Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury discusses foodie business on RadioLIVE with Helen Jackson. Click 'Play' to listen to the interview.
Media Release | 25th October 2011
"The luxurious Rees Hotel in Queenstown has introduced a new water taxi service from its Pier that will provide guests with a convenient, fast and scenic transfer across the waters of Lake Wakatipu."
Foodnews.co.nz | TONZA features at Taste of New Zealand
19 October 2011 | Our flagship restaurant
True South Dining Room with Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury are one of the recipients for the Taste of New Zealand Awards (TONZA). The award recognises New Zealand chefs who contribute significantly to creating a unique local culinary culture. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Taste of New Zealand Awards
Our flagship restaurant,
True South Dining Room was named as a Premier Award winner at the inaugural
Taste of New Zealand Awards (TONZA) programme.
The prestigious semi-annual award was presented as part of the Taste of New Zealand Festival in Auckland 19-22 October.
Media Release | 10th October 2011
"True South Dining Room at the luxurious Rees Hotel in Queenstown has been named as a Premier Award winner in the inaugural Taste of New Zealand Awards (TONZA) programme." Click 'Read More' to see the full release.
RadioLIVE | Interview with Keith Stewart
8 October 2011 | True South Dining Room's Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury discusses cooking with local rabbit on RadioLIVE with Keith Stewart. Click 'Play' to listen to the interview.
Mountain Scene | Scene & Heard
6th October 2011 | The Culinary Series | Escarpment and Bilancia Winemakers Dinner get's a great group shot featured in Mountain Scene | Scene & Heard with notable guest winemakers. Click 'Read More' to see the full spread.
Media Release | Taste of New Zealand
Tuesday, 4 October 2011 Media Release: MEDIAWEB LOCAL FOOD STARS IN NEW AWARDS Four establishments awarded for culinary leadership The first Premier award winners have been named in the inaugural TONZA programme, rewarding leadership in the creation of a New Zealand [...]
Otago Daily Times
21 September 2011 | British celebrity and drum 'n' bass legend, 'Goldie' visited Queenstown and The Rees Hotel was lucky enough to have him stay in-house. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
FourSquare
We have recently launched FourSquare for both The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments and True South Dining Room. Click 'Read More' for more information.
Media Release | Destination Queenstown
18 September 2011 | "There was plenty of passion, flair and entertainment on the rugby field in Queenstown today (18 September) as the Classic All Blacks stormed home against the French Classics 57-15 in front of a capacity crowd." Click 'Read More' to see the full release.
Taste of New Zealand
14 September 2011 | Our flagship restaurant
True South Dining Room with Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury are one of the recipients for the Taste of New Zealand Awards (TONZA). The award recognises New Zealand chefs who contribute significantly to creating a unique local culinary culture. Click 'Read More' to see the full announcement.
Grill magazine
Winter 2011 | Read about
True South Dining Room and our Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury, recipients of a Taste of New Zealand Award and featuring in the upcoming Taste of New Zealand festival. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
The Rees Hotel Newsletter | August 2011
19 August 2011 | See the August newsletter for The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments to get the latest news on events, services and upcoming changes. Click 'Read More' to see the full newsletter.
ME Magazine
17 August 2011 | Read about 'Metro Mark' from ME magazine and his experience of being sous chef for the day in the True South kitchen, with our Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury.
Mountain Scene | Scene & Heard
11th August 2011 | The Culinary Series | Millton Winemakers Dinner gets a great social snap featured in Mountain Scene | Scene & Heard with our Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury; Chief Executive,
Mark Rose; and winemaker, James Millton. Click 'Read More' to see the full spread.
Luxury Travel Bible
4 August 2011 | Read about the experience our Chief Executive,
Mark Rose had in Japan when trialing a 7-course meal of the Japanese delicacy, Fugu. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Otago Daily Times
27 July 2011 | The Otago Daily Times announces
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments' nomination in the final round of the
HM Hotel and Accommodation Excellence awards for the New Zealand hotel category. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Media release | 22nd July 2011
“The Rees Hotel Nominated as a Finalist in the New Zealand Hotel Category for Excellence in the Prestigious 2011 HM Awards” Queenstown’s award-winning Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments continues its impressive performance record by reaching the final nominations in the ‘New Zealand [...]
Vacations & Travel Magazine
21 July 2011 | Vacations & Travel Magazine gives a great review of
The Rees Hotel and
True South Dining Room in it's July issue. Click read more to see the full article.
TVNZ Good Morning
11th July 2011 | Watch our Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury show off his culinary skills on the Good Morning show's Monday Masterclass. Click 'Play' to watch the full clip.
MiNDFOOD Magazine
12 July 2011 | MiNDFOOD Magazine talks to our Chief Executive,
Mark Rose about ‘Flavors of New Zealand’. Click 'Read More' to read the full article.
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
6th July 2011 | Our Chief Executive,
Mark Rose along with New Zealand Consul-General,
Paul Gestro discuss
‘Flavors of New Zealand’ in the New Zealand Trade & Enterprise blog. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
FMCG Magazine
18th June 2011 | FMCG Magazine talks about our Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury and
'Flavors of New Zealand'. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Hospitality Magazine
13th June 2011 | Our General Manager,
Mark Rose was interviewed about our New York event 'Flavors of New Zealand' in Hospitality Magazine. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
The Huffington Post
10th June 2011 | Our Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury is interviewed by The Huffington Post about
'Flavors of New Zealand'. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
The Business Herald
10th June 2011 | Our General Manager,
Mark Rose was interviewed about the power of online customer review sites in The Business Herald. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Body Sanctum | Boutique Day Spa at The Rees Hotel
Announcing the arrival of our new Body Sanctum | Boutique Day Spa on Level 4 by appointment-only. Relax, be pampered and feel rejuvenated in the soothing hands of our world class beauty therapists after choosing your
heavenly treatment ...
Mountain Scene
9th June 2011 | Mountain Scene talks about a Classic match coming to Queenstown during the Rugby World Cup. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Sunday Star Times
2nd June 2011 | Our General Manager,
Mark Rose was interviewed about
Flavors of New Zealand in the Sunday Star Times. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
QT Magazine
31st May 2011 | ''True South Hospitality' QT Magazine is the #1 'Lifestyle and Tourism' magazine in the Southern Lakes region.Click 'zoom' to read on
QT Magazine
31st May 2011 | 'International recognition for the Rees' QT Magazine is the #1 'Lifestyle and Tourism' magazine in the Southern Lakes region. Click 'zoom' to read on
‘Flavors of NZ’ radio interview with Mike Hosking, Newstalk ZB
19th May 2011 | NZ Consul General Paul Gestro spoke about
Flavors of New Zealand with Mike Hosking on the Newstalk ZB Breakfast Show. Click Play to listen to the full interview:
Eat TV.com – Ben Batterbury’s ‘Down Under Dessert’
Our Executive Chef Ben Batterbury prepares a quintessential New Zealand dessert for US viewers on
www.eattv.com.
Mountain Scene
26th May 2011 | Our Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury was interviewed about
Flavors of New Zealand by Mountain Scene. Click 'Read More' to see the full article.
Flavors of New Zealand
On 19th May 2011, at
James Beard House, the centre for the culinary arts in North America, international media and VIP guests gathered for an
exclusive epicurean journey
'Flavors of New Zealand’ was the brainchild of our General Manager,
Mark Rose with support...
The Southland Times
9th May 2011 | Our Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury is interviewed about
Flavors of New Zealand in the Southland Times. Read the full article, 'Chef to take Kiwi kai to the world'
here or online at Stuff
here
VIVA | The New Zealand Herald
4th May 2011 | Our Executive Chef,
Ben Batterbury is interviewed about
Flavors of New Zealand in VIVA, the New Zealand Herald. Read the full article, 'Aoteroa on an American Plate'
here or online at the New Zealand Herald
here
9th May 2011 | Our Executive Chef, Ben Batterbury is interviewed about Flavors of New Zealand in the Southland Times. Read the full article, 'Chef to take Kiwi kai to the world' here or online at Stuff here
