There are concerns that Labour’s proposed GST removal on fruit and veges could divert resources from the newly-established grocery watchdog’s main mission.
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The snacking company says it has now passed pre-Covid revenue after an 18-month innovation drive to restore demand.
Business, retail and hospitality stakeholders welcome the end of mask mandates and the scrapping of the traffic light system.
A one-off public holiday to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II has been welcomed by Hospitality New Zealand, even though it may come with a cost for operators.
New Zealand will remain at the orange traffic light setting, while hospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues through winter, the government has announced.
The opening of New Zealand’s border to all visitors is a moment for New Zealand to “stand tall” to welcome tourists, investors, students, and skilled workers instead of switching off prospective visitors, according to Michael Barnett.
The quick service restaurant group’s sales are holding up but cost inflation and staff absenteeism put H1 profit forecasts at half of last year.
Supply of Tegel’s chicken sausages, Nuggets and Louisiana and Nashville Take Outs is particularly affected.
The government is making rapid antigen tests and masks freely available to anyone who needs them as part of several changes to tackle the second Covid-19 Omicron wave and influenza.
Pak’nSave Blenheim has sent some team members to the Four Square in Havelock, to save it from temporarily closing after Covid-19 hit its staff.
Brands are looking for new ways to reach customers to combat pandemic uncertainty around events and in-store sampling.
