Passionate hospitality focused team
The Habitat team is a dedicated and passionate group of hospitality specialists, driven to provide a unique guest experience and a warm kiwi welcome.
Hotel DeBrett is the first Habitat property in our portfolio and sister to Ohtel Boutique Hotels & Village Accommodation Group.
Village Accommodation Group offers a range of modern 3, 4 and 5 star apartment styled properties in central locations throughout Wellington, and AREA Events Conference Centre based at Boulcott Suites. The uniquely designed Ohtel 5 star boutique hotels are located on Oriental Parade, Wellington and the Viaduct Harbour in Auckland. Being New Zealand owned and operated, Village has a passionate sense of community, seen through the support of many local businesses in the arts, sports, hospice and conservation sectors. Our team at Village are highly focused on delivering exceptional service to our valued guests as well as providing options for contactless stays, all presented in a safe, secure, self contained and hygienic environment.
Hazel has established a strong career within the hospitality industry, joining Motive Group at the end of 2019 as Chief Commercial Director. Prior to joining Motive, Hazel worked in senior management roles within hospitality in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia.
She has knowledge in a diverse range of hospitality systems and processes, from ecommerce, data integration, revenue, sales, loyalty, brand management and is also a Chartered Marketer, recognised by the Marketing Association NZ.
She has knowledge in a diverse range of hospitality systems and processes, from ecommerce, data integration, revenue, sales, loyalty, brand management and is also a Chartered Marketer, recognised by the Marketing Association NZ.
Hazel’s love of travel, food, wine and exploring the great outdoors ensures she’s a passionate advocate for all things hospitality related.
Adam is the Managing Director of Motive Group and owner of several service related businesses throughout New Zealand; including a multi-site hotel and serviced apartment company, urban backpacker, conference centre, online marketing group, security services and business development consulting company. Founded in 2006, Adam has seen the company move from strength to strength, including opening Ohtel, a brand new luxury 5 star hotel in downtown Auckland in 2021, along with launching an accommodation leasing management company Habitat in 2022 with Hotel DeBrett as its first hotel.
Known in his earlier years for his training academy and food & beverage expertise, Adam has written training material for the service sector for over 20 years and facilitated more than 10,000 people in the art of soft skills.
Known in his earlier years for his training academy and food & beverage expertise, Adam has written training material for the service sector for over 20 years and facilitated more than 10,000 people in the art of soft skills.
Dad to 3, keen sponsor and supporter to the arts, sport and community, Adam is strongly customer focused and proudly leads the teams across all business entities by example.
