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Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Hospitality With Heart: Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch Named NZ's Friendliest Hotel For 2025
Press Release – Commodore Airport Hotel The award, announced in June 2025, recognises guest feedback, service quality, and authentic hospitality, areas where the Commodore stood out for its personal touch and the visible presence of the Patterson family, who own and operate the hotel. Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch has been named 2025 New Zealand's friendliest hotel by Travel Weekly, a leading Australian travel publication. Commodore Hotel Reservations staff member welcomes guests (Photo/Supplied) The award, announced in June 2025, recognises guest feedback, service quality, and authentic hospitality, areas where the Commodore stood out for its personal touch and the visible presence of the Patterson family, who own and operate the hotel. To determine the friendliest hotels around the world, Travel Weekly analysed 12.6 million reviews of more than 14,000 4 to 5-star hotels. 'This award reflects what we've always believed – that hospitality isn't just about providing a room, it's about creating genuine connections with every guest,' said Michael Patterson, Director & General Manager of Commodore Hotel and Patterson Hospitality Group. 'Our father Tom instilled in us that every guest interaction matters, and that philosophy guides everything we do.' The recognition comes as no surprise to those who have witnessed the family's hands-on approach firsthand. Patterson Hospitality Group – From left Ken Patterson, Michael Patterson & Thomas Patterson (Photo/Supplied) 'I was dropping my car off to try the Commodore's Christchurch airport parking service when I saw Michael Patterson walking past with a jug of water, helping a guest defrost their windscreen,' said Rachel Alexander, CEO of Alexanders Digital Marketing. 'It wasn't a grand gesture, just genuine care for someone who needed help.' This award confirms Commodore Hotel's place as one of Christchurch's top accommodation providers. Located on Memorial Avenue near Christchurch Airport, the 157-room property has resort-style amenities including an indoor pool, gym, tennis court, pickleball courts, 24-hour shuttle, and airport parking, making it a practical and comfortable choice for both business and leisure stays. Run by three generations of the Patterson family, the hotel blends legacy and personal service, earning loyal guests from around the world. This same care is echoed across the Patterson Hospitality Group's other properties, Hotel Montreal in Central Christchurch and Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel where the Patterson family's legacy of warmth and attentive service continues. Content Sourced from Original url
Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Hospitality With Heart: Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch Named NZ's Friendliest Hotel For 2025
Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch has been named 2025 New Zealand's friendliest hotel by Travel Weekly, a leading Australian travel publication. The award, announced in June 2025, recognises guest feedback, service quality, and authentic hospitality, areas where the Commodore stood out for its personal touch and the visible presence of the Patterson family, who own and operate the hotel. To determine the friendliest hotels around the world, Travel Weekly analysed 12.6 million reviews of more than 14,000 4 to 5-star hotels. "This award reflects what we've always believed - that hospitality isn't just about providing a room, it's about creating genuine connections with every guest," said Michael Patterson, Director & General Manager of Commodore Hotel and Patterson Hospitality Group. "Our father Tom instilled in us that every guest interaction matters, and that philosophy guides everything we do." The recognition comes as no surprise to those who have witnessed the family's hands-on approach firsthand. "I was dropping my car off to try the Commodore's Christchurch airport parking service when I saw Michael Patterson walking past with a jug of water, helping a guest defrost their windscreen," said Rachel Alexander, CEO of Alexanders Digital Marketing. "It wasn't a grand gesture, just genuine care for someone who needed help." This award confirms Commodore Hotel's place as one of Christchurch's top accommodation providers. Located on Memorial Avenue near Christchurch Airport, the 157-room property has resort-style amenities including an indoor pool, gym, tennis court, pickleball courts, 24-hour shuttle, and airport parking, making it a practical and comfortable choice for both business and leisure stays. Run by three generations of the Patterson family, the hotel blends legacy and personal service, earning loyal guests from around the world. This same care is echoed across the Patterson Hospitality Group's other properties, Hotel Montreal in Central Christchurch and Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel where the Patterson family's legacy of warmth and attentive service continues.
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Dramatic CCTV shows gunmen open fire in Sydney restaurant
Pointing to a bullet hole on the counter top, Rahimi said he hadn't realised shots had been fired so close to where he and his staff were working. 'I didn't even see this bullet coming,' he told Nine News. During the shooting, Rahimi ran to the aid of his staff member, who was shot twice in the torso, applying pressure to her wounds while they waited for ambulances to arrive. Rahimi said the 47-year-old mother has worked at the store for a couple of years, adding she was 'very hard-working, very honest, very nice lady'. 'My staff is my first priority now, so I just hope she's doing all right, and we will support her [with] anything we can,' he said. 'She doesn't deserve it, to get shot.' A major manhunt continued on Tuesday for the shooters, with investigators probing three suspicious car blazes on Monday night as part of their inquiries. A black Audi Q7, believed to be the gunmen's getaway vehicle, was found alight on Wigram Street in Harris Park just before 6pm. Police believe the second vehicle found ablaze about 3.20am, a white ute in Greystanes, was used in another planned attack on Azari on June 13 in Rozelle. 'We believe [the incident] was another attempted attack on the 26-year-old male from the shooting yesterday,' Detective Superintendent Jason Box, the commander of Taskforce Falcon, said at a press conference. 'On this occasion, witnesses sighted a white ute with several occupants and their faces covered, and one occupant was believed to be holding a firearm. The 26-year-old male and his associates fled the scene.' The 25-year-old associate who was shot on Monday, and remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition, was also present during the June 13 planned attack. When police attended the Rozelle scene a short time later, Azari provided 'limited information' about the attempt on his life. Loading 'He was made aware of threats against his life. He acknowledged those threats against his life, to an extent, he was reasonably dismissive of what we had to say, and he's obviously continued his movements in the public area with not a great deal of concern,' Box said. Police are still investigating whether a third vehicle that was set ablaze overnight, a red Commodore found outside a home in Merrylands, is connected to the attempts on Azari's life. Police allege Azari has climbed the ranks of the Alameddine network to become one of its most senior members not to have fled overseas or be serving a lengthy prison sentence. Investigators from Taskforce Falcon, established to crack down on escalating gangland violence, are probing whether Monday's shooters are the same men who opened fire on Azari last month on Woodville Road in Granville, killing Alameddine associate Dawood Zakaria, 32, and injuring Parramatta lawyer Sylvan Singh, 25. Zakaria died in hospital several days later. A day after the assassination attempt, police warned Azari was at the 'epicentre' of an ongoing feud between the Alameddine clan and rival organised crime networks, and that he could be targeted as part of a 'tit-for-tat' gangland war if granted bail on firearms offences laid after the Granville shooting. 'There will be further bloodshed on the streets – the streets will not be safe,' police prosecutor Kai Jiang told Parramatta Local Court, in the failed attempt to keep Azari in custody. Acting Police Commissioner Peter Thurtell on Monday said police held concerns a 'war' within the Alameddine network had imploded and spilled onto Sydney's streets. Loading Multiple police sources not authorised to speak publicly say internal conflict between subgroups of the Alameddine crime network is to blame for the spate of shootings. With no clear leader in the wake of kingpin Rafat Alameddine leaving Australia, tensions have risen between the Fijian-dominated KVT – a group who were previously used by the Alameddines as enforcers – and the so-called Afghani crew, as well as gang members aligned with other senior members of the crime group. The ongoing conflict and recent shootings have sparked fears of attacks in the underworld, with several Alameddine members and associates taking measures to make themselves less predictable. NSW Premier Chris Minns labelled the shooting labelled 'shockingly brazen'.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- The Advertiser
Man charged after car speeds through crash scene, narrowly misses cop
Police have charged an 18-year-old man after he allegedly sped through a police roadblock at a fatal crash scene. Emergency services blocked the road following a head-on collision between a white Mazda 3 and a white Kia Seltos at Ipswich in Queensland at 8.40pm on June 14. Around 1.40am, the man allegedly drove a black Holden Commodore ute through the roadblock. Police allege he then continued to drive directly through the crash scene, narrowly missing police officers, before he left the area. After investigations, police attended a property on Rowland Terrace, Coalfall, on June 15, where they located the Commodore and arrested the man. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a driver's licence, driving without a licence plate attached and endangering police officer when driving a motor vehicle. He was remanded in custody on June 17 and is due to face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18. The driver and sole occupant of the Mazda, an 18-year-old man, died at the scene of the fatal crash, and the female driver of the Kia, 24, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. READ MORE: 'Miracle' claims as car ploughs into church, narrowly missing parishioners Police have charged an 18-year-old man after he allegedly sped through a police roadblock at a fatal crash scene. Emergency services blocked the road following a head-on collision between a white Mazda 3 and a white Kia Seltos at Ipswich in Queensland at 8.40pm on June 14. Around 1.40am, the man allegedly drove a black Holden Commodore ute through the roadblock. Police allege he then continued to drive directly through the crash scene, narrowly missing police officers, before he left the area. After investigations, police attended a property on Rowland Terrace, Coalfall, on June 15, where they located the Commodore and arrested the man. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a driver's licence, driving without a licence plate attached and endangering police officer when driving a motor vehicle. He was remanded in custody on June 17 and is due to face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18. The driver and sole occupant of the Mazda, an 18-year-old man, died at the scene of the fatal crash, and the female driver of the Kia, 24, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. READ MORE: 'Miracle' claims as car ploughs into church, narrowly missing parishioners Police have charged an 18-year-old man after he allegedly sped through a police roadblock at a fatal crash scene. Emergency services blocked the road following a head-on collision between a white Mazda 3 and a white Kia Seltos at Ipswich in Queensland at 8.40pm on June 14. Around 1.40am, the man allegedly drove a black Holden Commodore ute through the roadblock. Police allege he then continued to drive directly through the crash scene, narrowly missing police officers, before he left the area. After investigations, police attended a property on Rowland Terrace, Coalfall, on June 15, where they located the Commodore and arrested the man. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a driver's licence, driving without a licence plate attached and endangering police officer when driving a motor vehicle. He was remanded in custody on June 17 and is due to face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18. The driver and sole occupant of the Mazda, an 18-year-old man, died at the scene of the fatal crash, and the female driver of the Kia, 24, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. READ MORE: 'Miracle' claims as car ploughs into church, narrowly missing parishioners Police have charged an 18-year-old man after he allegedly sped through a police roadblock at a fatal crash scene. Emergency services blocked the road following a head-on collision between a white Mazda 3 and a white Kia Seltos at Ipswich in Queensland at 8.40pm on June 14. Around 1.40am, the man allegedly drove a black Holden Commodore ute through the roadblock. Police allege he then continued to drive directly through the crash scene, narrowly missing police officers, before he left the area. After investigations, police attended a property on Rowland Terrace, Coalfall, on June 15, where they located the Commodore and arrested the man. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a driver's licence, driving without a licence plate attached and endangering police officer when driving a motor vehicle. He was remanded in custody on June 17 and is due to face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18. The driver and sole occupant of the Mazda, an 18-year-old man, died at the scene of the fatal crash, and the female driver of the Kia, 24, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. READ MORE: 'Miracle' claims as car ploughs into church, narrowly missing parishioners
7NEWS
5 days ago
- 7NEWS
Brawl at busy intersection at Ashmore on the Gold Coast ends in heavy fines
New details have emerged of a violent and chaotic clash between two drivers at a busy Gold Coast intersection, which brought traffic to a standstill and left motorists caught in the crossfire. The roadside punch-up that shocked millions online has ended in a string of traffic fines and police say the investigation isn't over yet. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The incident unfolded on June 14 at the intersection of Currumburra Road in Ashmore, Queensland. In disturbing footage that has gone viral, the driver of a white Holden Commodore is seen confronting the driver of a silver Volkswagen Amarok, fists flying in broad daylight. At one point, the Commodore driver is heard shouting 'come on', throwing multiple punches. The Volkswagen driver, seemingly trying to escape, executes a dangerous U-turn over the median strip, but circles back moments later, escalating the already tense stand-off. Traffic in all directions came to a halt as onlookers watched the brazen brawl unfold. The video clocked more than four million views on Facebook. Gold Coast Highway Patrol officers confirmed both men have received fines following an official investigation. The 57-year-old Ashmore man behind the wheel of the white Commodore was hit with two infringement notices totalling $1338 and seven demerit points for failing to wear a seatbelt and ignoring a directional arrow on the road. The 52-year-old driver of the Volkswagen Amarok copped a fine of $1031 and lost five demerit points for four separate offences, including careless driving, failing to signal, obstructing another vehicle's path, and not staying within marked lanes. Police said it was still investigating the incident. The fiery altercation has reignited concerns around road rage on Queensland roads, especially as dashcams and smartphones continue to expose jaw-dropping driver behaviour in real-time.
