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MEET THE TEAM

Rick Wood Project Expeditions

(09) 528 7788 or 021 654 462

Project Expeditions - Rick Wood

Rick is a travel broker with 45 years of travel industry experience, based in Orakei, Auckland. Rick is an expert in all facets of travel, from holiday packages, organised tours, airfares, cruises and corporate travel. Throughout his years in the industry, Rick has gained a huge amount of in-depth knowledge on many destinations including the Pacific Islands, Australia, Asia, South America, Africa and Europe - as well as worldwide cruising, to name but a few.

Rick has a particular interest in soft/eco adventure groups, some of which are branded through his trading name of Project Expeditions Ltd which he formed in 1983. During the last 33 years Rick has sent over 70 successful tours to Asia, Australia, India, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and South America.

Tasi Afitu Hill

027 490 9199

Tasi has been in the travel industry for more than 25 years, journeyed to over 65 countries, experienced hundreds of beautiful sights, met thousands of interesting personalities, eaten lots of amazing food and is proud and thankful for the fact that her passion and enthusiasm for travel only increases each day. Tasi thrives on providing outstanding customer service and developing a rapport with her clients to ensure their trip is the very best it can be.

Tasi's wanderlust for travel was ignited by the AFS exchange student programme, where at the age of 17 she travelled to Quebec. Not only was she fortunate enough to experience another culture but she met 150 other AFS students from all over the world who were sharing the same experience. A few years later, Tasi spent a year in Turkey working as a tour leader on the Fez Travel Hop-off bus in 1997. Tasi rates the dawn service on ANZAC Day at Gallipoli as one of her most memorable travel experiences. Tasi has a love for languages and is fluent in French, English and Samoan. In 2016 Tasi was voted one of three finalists in the National TAANZ Awards for Best Retail Consultant - it was then that she decided to branch out and become a Travel Broker.

Roni Little

Nelson / marlborough.

(03) 539 1214 or  021 548 747

Roni has an amazing passion for travel and for life! Roni has over 25 years experience and feels extremely privileged to be part of the incredibly exciting travel industry. She has extremely strong industry relationships with all leading New Zealand tourism suppliers and worldwide operators. They provide Roni access to the very best range of travel products including airlines, cruises, coach, rail, walking and cycling.

From Roni’s Nelson based office, at the top of the south island, she designs bespoke and boutique packages, customised to every need for her clients. She prides herself on her high level of attention to detail. Roni understands that planning and researching is an important part of realising her client's travel dreams and she's extremely committed to ensuring that each trip she plans is special and unique. Roni credits her high repeat business to the fact that she always goes the extra mile for her clients, which sees them returning year after year.

Nelson / Tasman / Marlborough

021 545 799

I live in Wakefield which is in Tasman (or for those in the North Island the Nelson area). For the last 20 years, I have owned and operated my own travel business and with over 23 years in the travel industry I have many years of worldly experience. Many of my clients have been with me since I started in travel, and many are now life long friends, this is how I like to do business.

Over the course of my travel career, I have travelled to many countries (in excess of 42) and have experienced all facets of travel, from travelling on a shoestring to staying in 5-star resorts and travelling with group tours. I particularly specialise in organising and coordinating personalised travel itineraries, and also cater to a wide range of travel needs. It doesn't matter whether it is a business trip or that long awaited dream holiday, you will always get the right advice and price for your travel, but don’t take my word for it read what my many clients have written on my website.

Samantha Fowler

(09) 972 2030 or 0800 500 180

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We are a team of Cruise and Travel specialists, passionate about cruising and travel in general.

Between our team of 5 we have well over 50 years of experience, product knowledge and multiple Awards which reflect our performance within the very competitive world of travel.

We live by the simple philosophy of creating a better experience for you before, during and after your holiday than you’ll receive anywhere else.

We would love the opportunity for you to experience our exceptional service!

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Joanne Pett Travel Connections Head office

(09) 972 2032

Travel Connections - Joanne Pett

Joanne (Jo) joined the team at Travel Connections in June 2018.

Jo’s role as head office support/admin extraordinaire has enabled Travel Connections to continue to grow at an extraordinary rate.

Jo has been in the travel industry over 20 years and worked in both wholesale and retail environments. She is the very cornerstone of our business model and is always finding ways to help our brokers service their clients above and beyond. From sourcing competitive exchange rates, to implementing our own IATA plate. Everything Jo does supports our brokers and enables them to spend more time with their customers.

Karen Pocklington Travel Connections

021 818 484

Travel Connections - Karen Pocklington

I always think I have the best job in the world because I spend my life completing other people's dreams. I've been in the travel industry for more than 30 years and I am fully committed to using that experience to build very special trips for all my clients. My clients range from very experienced travellers to first-time travellers and are all very different in their own way. To me, being a Travel Expert is all about taking the time with every client; figuring out what each of them needs, so I can genuinely prepare the perfect package to fit them. In one day, I could be sending a client to Queensland for a week of adventure rides with the family, to sending a couple on a bucket list trip around Europe! But you can guarantee, that I will have spent both the time and the effort, to ensure each of these trips brings the client great joy.

To me, it's about making each trip special, by handpicking the very best of products that the global network has on offer. We use the thousands of wholesalers who throw big business at airlines, hotels, tour operators, cruise ships, etc - any adventure you could imagine - to create nothing but the best experience possible, and at the best deal possible. That's why my most experienced travellers don't use the internet to book their travel. They come and talk to me.

Natasha Sinclair Project Expeditions

03 442 4067 or 021 041 8555

Project Expeditions - Natasha Sinclair

An India and Africa expert, for more than 17 years, Natasha has been helping travellers experience travel that is unique and meaningful. As well as running a successful travel wholesale business, she is known for her special-interest tours that she personally escorts.

Natasha works alongside TCNZ member Rick Wood of Project Expeditions. Rick and Natasha share a love of putting together and leading tours that are immersive, insightful to both familiar destinations and those that are well-off the typical tourist trail.

By joining Travel Connections. Natasha is pleased to be able to offer those that travel with her a safe and seamless experience in the post-covid travel environment.

We aim to develop and grow a market leading travel broker model where individual travel brokers own the business, and as such, share in all the benefits and rewards associated with their collective success. The Travel Connections business model is "the more you put in - the more you get out".

Entrepreneurial and highly motivated individuals united by a passion for travel and service excellence. Strong philosophy of transparency, trust and teamwork among all members. Customer centric and focused on harnessing the collective strengths of the group to create a competitive edge.

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We make them feel special every time they connect with us. We are committed to delivering an unparalleled customer experience by providing relevant and high quality personalised products and services to every customer, every time. 24/7 support - personalised support every step of the way.

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Network profile for TRAVEL CONNECTIONS NZ LIMITED

TRAVEL CONNECTIONS NZ LIMITED is a member of a network consisting of 53 other legal entities with 25 individuals involved. The company has been operating for 59 months while the average age of companies operating in this network is 254 months. Significant beneficial owners have been identified as RHONDA NILSEN and ALILTASI HILL owning an equal share of %16.2 each. See chart below for more details. The three active directors have been involved with four other companies which are no longer registered. This network is mostly represented within the Auckland area.

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Travel Connections NZ Limited

Travel Connections Nz Limited (New Zealand Business Number 9429046770325) was started on 11 May 2018. 2 addresses are in use by the company: Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland, 1023 (type: physical, registered). Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland had been their physical address, up to 19 Sep 2019. 60000 shares are issued to 6 shareholders who belong to 6 shareholder groups. The first group contains 1 entity and holds 7500 shares (12.5 per cent of shares), namely: Travel On Limited (an entity) located at Rd 2, Wakefield postcode 7096. When considering the second group, a total of 1 shareholder holds 12.5 per cent of all shares (exactly 7500 shares); it includes Project Expedition Limited (an entity) - located at Newmarket, Auckland. Moving on to the next group of shareholders, share allotment (18000 shares, 30%) belongs to 1 entity, namely: Travel Connections Nz Limited, located at Newmarket, Auckland (an entity). Our database was updated on 13 Apr 2024.

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Travel connections nz limited, 7 travel brokers work with travel connections.

Travel Connections Nz Limited

Travel Connections Nz Limited, a registered company, was incorporated on 11 May 2018. 9429046770325 is the NZBN it was issued. The company has been supervised by 3 directors: Susan Claire Ketel - an active director whose contract started on 11 May 2018, Samantha Jane Fowler - an active director whose contract started on 11 May 2018, Rhonda Gaye Nilsen - an active director whose contract started on 11 May 2018. Last updated on 04 Mar 2024, the BizDb database contains detailed information about 1 address: Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland, 1023 (type: physical, registered). Travel Connections Nz Limited had been using Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland as their physical address until 19 Sep 2019. A total of 60000 shares are allocated to 6 shareholders (6 groups). The first group consists of 7500 shares (12.5 per cent) held by 1 entity. There is also a second group which includes 1 shareholder in control of 7500 shares (12.5 per cent). Finally there is the next share allotment (18000 shares 30 per cent) made up of 1 entity.

Previous addresses

Address: Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland, 1023 New Zealand

Physical & registered address used from 01 Apr 2019 to 19 Sep 2019

Address: Level 10,203 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010 New Zealand

Physical & registered address used from 11 May 2018 to 01 Apr 2019

Basic Financial info

Total number of Shares: 60000

Annual return filing month: September

Annual return last filed: 01 Sep 2023

Country of origin: NZ

Previous Shareholders

Susan Claire Ketel - Director

Appointment date: 11 May 2018

Address: Rd 2, Wakefield, 7096 New Zealand

Address used since 11 May 2018

Samantha Jane Fowler - Director

Address: Wai O Taiki Bay, Auckland, 1072 New Zealand

Rhonda Gaye Nilsen - Director

Address: The Wood, Nelson, 7010 New Zealand

Address used since 07 Sep 2021

Address: Stepneyville, Nelson, 7010 New Zealand

Virtusa Consulting & Services Pty Ltd Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road

Kiran M Bhikha Limited Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road

Oscar Mike Limited Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road

Wilson Partners (sharp) Trustee Limited Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road

Home Healthcare Equipment Limited Floor 1, 103 Carlton Gore Road

Asaleo Holdings New Zealand Limited Level 2

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Loved biking the rural roads, the countryside and viewing the farmers at work and their animals. Also the last biking day up the high Puy Mary and rocketing down the other side.

We were so lucky with the weather, it was was perfect. You arranged that well!!! Well organised walk and amazing scenery. John the guide in Donegal was brilliant. The group we travelled with were well matched and we all got on exceedingly well. Everyday for me was a highlight. Great time of year to go also.

For me personally, excellent. Kept us on our toes, always something different to see round every corner, giving us a great range of experiences. Just enough down time for a quick nap and laundry duty

For me every moment was a ‘highlight’ – the ‘journey’ thoroughly exceeded my expectations!

We saw and experienced so much and not only the major highlights. All the extras made the tour for me.

A very full itinerary which had been meticulously planned. Every day was varied and interesting. Flexibility was appreciated on days when the pace got a bit too much.

The itinerary was very comprehensive. The extra things we managed to fit in such as white water rafting and archery were the cherry on the top. There was enough culture fitted in and we were lucky enough to see a dance practice in the Dzong in Punakha.

Great – really liked that it was a small group, that we travelled almost always in same vehicle with same driver. The game parks etc were all different and contrasting, saw wonderful selection of animals and scenery – all we hoped for and more. Zanzibar was totally different, a great experience, definitely worthwhile

A good mix of travel and walking without hopping from one tourist site to the next which allowed us to explore and experience the local character, eg the visits to the ceramic workshops, the delta cruise, the Uros Island/Lake Titicaca experiences, the diversity of La Paz to name a few.

Wow, such a great tour – I loved being so close to the birds and animals. Highly recommend.

TRAVEL CONNECTIONS LIMITED

TRAVEL CONNECTIONS LIMITED (Company No: 902315) was incorporated on 21 Apr 1998 in New Zealand. Their business is recorded as NZ Limited Company . The Company's current operating status is Removed

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What to do in Norway, according to Norwegian trumpet soloist Tine Thing Helseth

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Tine Thing Helseth is not just a world-class trumpeter but also a coffee snob, knitting enthusiast, and LEGO fan. Photo / Anna-Julia Granberg

Norway-based musician Tine Thing Helseth has travelled the world and is coming to NZ this month to perform The Herald’s Premier Series: Totally Trumpet . Here, she shares her best travel tips and hails the many attributes of her hometown, Oslo

Please introduce yourself and what brings you to NZ shores

I’m a Norwegian trumpet soloist who gets to travel for work and play music. I also love knitting, I’m a coffee snob, a Lego enthusiast and I love video games (Zelda and Hogwarts Legacy at the moment). I’m coming to Auckland to play with the Auckland Philharmonia .

What are you most looking forward to about performing in New Zealand?

I’m excited to visit New Zealand for the first time. And of course, to play with your great orchestra. It’s always nice to meet people in a new place and experience an atmosphere with a new audience.

Of all the places you’ve played across the world, which destinations are your favourite?

That’s a very hard question to answer. There are so many wonderful places in the world. New York is absolutely a favourite, Singapore is amazing, Tokyo and London are also incredible cities. I’m also a fan of the smaller places I get to see and experience, places I wouldn’t go if it wasn’t for my work, like playing 3000 metres above sea level in the Dolomites.

You’re the Artistic Director of Risør Chamber Music Festival – what is it, where is it and what makes it special?

Risør is quite simply one of the most amazing places ever! A charming small town with white houses by the sea on the south coast of Norway . I’m so lucky that I get to be the artistic leader of Risør Chamber Music Festival - held over the last week of June every year. It’s a chamber music festival, and we fill the whole town with different types of music and world-class artists from all around the world. Classical concerts in the church, intimate concerts in people’s living rooms, outside in gardens and on street corners. The sun is nearly always shining, and ice cream is a must.

What do you like most about living in Oslo?

It’s basically my home town, I’ve grown up here and I’ll always feel very safe here. It’s a small and a big city at the same time. My husband and I live in the city centre and can walk almost everywhere, but it’s still filled with so much great food and culture .

What things would you recommend a first-time visitor to do in Oslo?

You have the normal touristy things of course, but I would recommend a walk around Grunerlokka for great coffee and food. The National Museum , Munch Museum and National Library Deichman are incredible buildings. And if the weather is nice, then take the ferry to some of the small islands by the harbour.

What is something a lot of people don’t know about Norway?

That’s a hard question. Maybe that we all speak almost fluent English and that the most common take-away food is sushi.

As a frequent global traveller, do you have any top tips for stress-free travel?

An eye mask and noise-cancelling headphones are a must. There’s nothing like some silence now and then. I like to google the best coffee places wherever I am, then I get to experience different parts of the place I go to. I always make sure I have enough water and snacks on the go.

What do you miss the most about home when you’re touring internationally?

My family and friends. And my own bed.

This month, Tine Thing Helseth will be making her NZ debut for Auckland Philharmonia’s The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Totally Trumpet.

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Totally Trumpet

Thursday, May 23, 7.30pm

Auckland Town Hall

For tickets and more information, see aucklandphil.nz/totally-trumpet

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