17/06/2026
Late last month, Les Clefs d’Or New Zealand gathered at the InterContinental Wellington Hotel to host the Opening Reception for the 32nd Annual General Meeting.
Active members, honorary and retired members, loyal society partners, and professional affiliates were warmly joined by local operators and restaurateurs. We were also honoured to welcome Les Clefs d’Or International President James Ridenour, along with our Australian colleagues from Sydney and Melbourne. In addition, we were delighted by the presence of former InterContinental Wellington General Managers David Shackleton and Scott Hamilton, as well as current General Manager Adam Haywood.
The evening reflected the essence of Les Clefs d’Or, unity, professionalism, and friendship across borders. Guests were warmly welcomed with speeches from Jason Eade, Chief Concierge at InterContinental Wellington, as well as Adam Haywood, General Manager, and Gustavo Co**ha, President of Les Clefs d’Or New Zealand, provided a brief reflection on the past twelve months and expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to delivering a memorable weekend.
Attendees also enjoyed a beautifully curated selection of food catering to all tastes, offering the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces while welcoming new ones into the network.
The sense of pride in the association and anticipation for the AGM ahead created an inspiring start to the gathering.