David Comery
General Manager
David has been in the hotel industry for over 30 years managing hotels around New Zealand and also in Fiji and Africa. Eleven years managing Waipuna means that he has intimate knowledge of the hotel and its' clients. David's active involvement in the Auckland Hoteliers' Association, NZ Convention Association, Mitchell Corp NZ, Auckland University of Technology's Hotel School, and a number of local community associations demonstrating Waipuna's culture of corporate citizenship.

DDI: 09 526 3000
FAX: 09 526 3035
EMAIL: dcomery@waipunahotel.co.nz

David Forgie
Executive Assistant Manager
Dave started his career in hotels in Vancouver in 1985, where he worked in various positions in Rooms Division. He started with Waipuna in 1991 and has worked his way from Reception to Executive Assistant Manager, via 8 years as the hotel Accountant and 7 years as Rooms Division Manager.

DDI: 09 526 3018
FAX: 09 527 1937
EMAIL: dforgie@waipunahotel.co.nz

Cliff Morgan
Food & Beverage Manager
The hotel welcomes Clifford Morgan back, this time in the role of Food & Beverage Manager.  Many of you will remember Cliff who joined the hotel as Executive Chef in 1995.  After a series of promotions, Cliff left the hotel as Executive Assistant to join the Chateau Tongariro as Hotel Manager and then Copthorne Taupo as General Manager. Cliff is glad to be back in Auckland and his vast experience gives him a thorough understanding of all aspects of the hotel

DDI: 09 526 3019
EMAIL: cmorgan@waipunahotel.co.nz

Leigh Lewis
Director of Sales & Marketing
Leigh Lewis joined the Waipuna Hotel team as their Director of Sales & Marketing in January 2007. Originally from South Africa, Leigh was previously Business Development Manager, Conference and Incentives for the Carlton Hotel Auckland and more recently was heading up the Business Tourism Bureau for Tourism Auckland.

DDI: 09 526 3006
FAX: 09 526 3035
EMAIL: llewis@waipunahotel.co.nz

Nicky Patchett
Convention Sales Manager
A graduate in Hospitality Management and Business Studies, Nicky joined the Waipuna team in 1997. She benefited from 5 years of operational experience in our Food & Beverage, and Banqueting Department, before moving into the Conference Sales Office as a Coordinator in 2002. Here she gained valuable experience, enabling her to achieve an appointment to the position of Convention Sales Manager in 2005.

DDI: 09 526 3046
FAX: 09 526 3025
EMAIL: keyaccounts@waipunahotel.co.nz