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What does an apartment hotel chain and an A-League football team have in common?
They’re both on a Quest to be the best.

One gives you a place to belong; the other gives you a team to belong to.
One takes you on a journey across the country; the other takes you on a journey every match day.
Both are built on spirit, commitment, and the feeling of being ‘home away from home’.

Quest Apartment Hotels is proud to announce a new three-year partnership with Auckland Football Club (ACFC) — becoming a Premium Partner in a deal designed to strengthen Quest’s brand presence nationwide and connect with one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing sporting communities.

A place to belong — on and off the field

Under the partnership, Quest becomes the Official Accommodation Partner for Auckland FC and a Founding Partner of the Auckland FC Women’s team, supporting the club’s mission to grow participation and passion for the game among women and girls.

The agreement includes Quest-branded goal nets, LED stadium signage, and title partner status for a major ACFC home match featuring fan activations and halftime competitions — putting Quest in front of one of New Zealand’s most passionate and fast-growing supporter bases.

Driving engagement and loyalty across Aotearoa

Quest New Zealand Chief Operating Officer Adrian Turner says the partnership is a natural fit between two organisations focused on growth, connection, and community.

“Football is New Zealand’s biggest and fastest-growing sport, and Auckland FC has quickly built an incredibly engaged fan base,” says Turner.

“This partnership allows Quest to align with that momentum while delivering real value for our franchisees, corporate guests, and travelling fans nationwide.”

With 43 locations across Aotearoa and Fiji, the partnership will help drive brand engagement and loyalty, giving Auckland FC fans a trusted place to stay — wherever the game takes them.

Shared goals and growing communities

Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker says the partnership represents shared ambition and a strong alignment of values.

“We’re delighted to welcome Quest as a Premium Partner. They’re a trusted brand with a reputation for quality and reach across New Zealand, Fiji, and Australia,” says Becker.

“With two derby matches against Wellington, we’ll be encouraging our travelling fans to stay with Quest — our preferred accommodation partner — and we look forward to developing positive, long-term relationships with the wider Quest network.”

A partnership built on pride, belonging, and ambition

The partnership highlights Quest’s ongoing investment in its franchise network and its commitment to connecting with communities in meaningful, memorable ways.

“This is more than football — and more than accommodation,” Turner adds.
“It’s a partnership built on pride, belonging, and the Quest to go further.”

Quest Mt Maunganui has been honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation from Wayne Naylor, Chief Executive Officer of Hospice New Zealand, in October 2025. The award recognises the team’s outstanding generosity, compassion, and ongoing support of Waipuna Hospice, serving the Tauranga and Mt Maunganui community.

Presented during the 2025 Quest Apartment Hotels’ national conference, the Certificate of Appreciation acknowledges the meaningful and consistent efforts of the Quest Mt Maunganui team in raising vital funds and awareness for hospice care. This recognition reflects not only a strong organisational commitment, but also a deeply personal connection to the importance of palliative care within the local community.

Quest Mt Maunganui’s contribution forms part of a wider partnership between Quest Apartment Hotels - New Zealand & Fiji and Hospice New Zealand, which has been in place since 2014. Through the “Quest for a Cause” programme, Quest properties across New Zealand provide discounted, high-quality accommodation to hospice organisations, while also actively supporting fundraising initiatives such as events, raffles, and auctions.

Since 2019, Quest Apartment Hotels has donated more than $27,000 to Hospice New Zealand, helping to ensure individuals with life-limiting illnesses receive the care they need, at no cost to them or their whānau. Hospice care extends beyond medical support, encompassing emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing, while also providing guidance and care to families before and after loss.

Quest Apartment Hotels has also been recognised with a Bronze Medal of Recognition from Hospice New Zealand, further highlighting its long-standing commitment to the hospice movement across Aotearoa.

Wayne Naylor acknowledged Quest Mt Maunganui’s exceptional contribution, noting the team continues to go above and beyond in supporting their local hospice and community.

Quest Mt Maunganui remains proud to stand alongside Waipuna Hospice and Hospice New Zealand, reinforcing its commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

For more information or to support hospice care, visit Waipuna Hospice.