Our Team

"TRAVEL AGENTS

Some of the things a travel agent can do, you can do by yourself on the internet...and yet, there's no substitute for the expertise a travel agent can bring to your business travel, your holiday planning, and no replacement for the safety net they can provide.

It's also convenient to use a travel agent: someone else works out those tricky connections, actually gets you the best priced airfares (because we see all options),  finds you a hotel, gets everything booked.

That's worth paying for."

Please phone or email to make an appointment. Consultation fee is $150.00 for your initial appointment.  The fee will be deducted from the cost of your trip should you make your travel arrangements through HCB Travel. 

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Jacquie Holland Director

Phone: +64 3 963 7000

Jacquie has worked alongside Warwick since she was 17 years old - in 2017 hit 30 years with Warwick.
During this time she has built up an extremely large and loyal client base, looking after business travel for some of New Zealand’s largest companies, and holidays for all who know her.

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Sarah Clarke Director

Phone: +64 3 963 7000

Sarah has worked with Jacquie and Warwick since 2000 in all areas of the business and has a large and loyal client base looking after clients from all over New Zealand.
Having a passion for travel herself, she understands the needs of her clients and will go to every length to ensure their travel is seamless from planning to returning home.

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Warwick has been in the travel industry for more than 40 years, and owned his company for more than 30 years. He has worked in agency employment, airline management and is a member of the NZITT.
He is a fantastic mentor with a wealth of knowledge and experience and still has a hands -on approach to marketing and strategic planning.

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Penny Johnston Accounts Administrator

Phone: +64 3 963 7000

As the Office Manager and Accounts Specialist at Holland Clarke and Beatson, I help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From managing day-to-day operations to ensuring our finances are in order, I work to support our team so they can focus on what we do best—creating unforgettable travel experiences for our clients. With a strong eye for detail and a passion for organisation, I’m here to make sure everything adds up, both on the books and in the office.

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Charlotte Zijlstra Corporate Travel Consultant

Phone: +64 3 963 7005

Charlotte looks after many of the wonderful businesses from Cape Reinga to Bluff who arrange their domestic, short-haul and long-haul business travel with us.
Charlotte's knowledge is vast having travelled on many educational trips and holidays since being with us at Holland Clarke & Beatson.

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Mitchell Holland Corporate Travel Consultant

Mitchell joined Holland Clarke & Beatson in November 2021, ready for the new wave of travel!! After completing a Diploma in travel & tourism management at the New Zealand School of Tourism which included an internship at Walt Disney World Florida in 2020; and having travel bred into him...he is now ready to look after your travel.

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D'Arne Haines Group Travel Consultant

Phone: 03 963 7000

D’Arne has been around since the good old days – starting her employment as a fresh-faced youngster back in 1994. Representing all areas and working her way around the office from Reception to Domestic, then to Shorthaul and on to Corporate travel. After a break from family commitments in 2010 she has been back at HCB working in Groups and Special Events since 2016. Working with a great team helping assist all aspects and destinations in Group Travel is something she really enjoys being part of.

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Jo O’Neill South Canterbury Travel Consultant

Jo has nearly 30 years in the travel industry including 5 years experience in Wholesale visiting Australia and the Pacific Islands, 2 years working at resorts on the Gold Coast and 4 years selling the world in Leisure travel with Warwick Beatson Travel in Christchurch.
She then had two wonderful children Molli & Kaleb and moved in 2004 with Husband Chris, to Fairlie where they created a small lifestyle farm to bring the family up in.
Jo has been our Travel Broker since then and loves looking after people’s ‘Dream Holidays’.
If you are in the South Canterbury or remote areas of New Zealand email Jo and she will create it together with you.
No matter how small or big, anytime day or night.

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Anne Chisnall Travel Consultant

Phone: 03 963 7000

Travel is my passion and I have been in this exciting industry since 1996. Previous experience I have includes working in other travel agencies, the corporate division of Air New Zealand as well as reservations with Ansett New Zealand.

I initially began working with Holland Clarke & Beatson Travel in 2015 until COVID-19 hit us in 2020, however I was fortunate to return in May 2022.

I have travelled to some amazing places including London, USA, Switzerland, Australia, Singapore and many of the Pacific Islands.

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Helen Dobbs Leisure Travel Consultant

Phone: +64 3 963 7000

I have worked in the Travel Industry for more than 30 years both here in New Zealand & Australia and just "love" travel.
I have been to many places in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Peru, Fiji, Cook Islands, Tahiti, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, UK/Ireland, Europe and there are still many more places I want to see.
I mainly deal with longhaul international travel and cruising.

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Emma Dennison Group Travel Assistant

Emma has become an integral member of our awesome team since starting with us in 2022 after moving from her wee home town of Cromwell in search of a new change. Prior to joining us Emma worked at Heritage Lake Resort in reception and had spent three years in Dunedin studying and gaining a Batchelor of Applied Management with Sales & Marketing and Event Management majors. I am excited to travel myself, and what better industry to work in!

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June Thomas Group Travel Administrator

Phone: +64 3 963 7000

June is a travel and hospitality professional with extensive experience in wholesale travel, product management, group travel and special events.
June is a passionate advocate for travel, former roles include 11 years as Australia Product Manager for House of Travel and a number of roles in wholesale travel including South Island Manager for the largest travel wholesaler with a team of 50 staff.
June recognises the importance of relationships and the value they bring in achieving collaborative results. Whether its travel or hospitality she works hard to deliver a memorable, fun hospitality or travel experience for guests and clients.

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Molli O'Neill Receptionist

Phone: 03 963 7000

Molli is our new recruit in June 2025! A small town country girl who loves travel and has been fortunate to have travelled loads throughout the world thanks to her awesome mum Jo (our Fairlie based travel consultant). Molli has worked in America and volunteered in Fiji plus lots of amazing holidays and she is excited for more! Recently gaining a Certificate in Sport Coaching, at University of Canterbury, she loves the outdoors from snowboarding the mountains to helping on the farm.

Services

Services

  • Business Travel
  • Holidays
  • Sports Tours
  • School Travel
  • Special Interest Tours
  • Events