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Saturday 25 April 2026

Events

WOW debuts dining experience for 2026 season
23 Apr 2026   /

WOW debuts dining experience for 2026 season

World of WearableArt is stepping beyond the arena this season, launching a dining experience to bring audiences closer than ever to its award-winning creations.


Agritech Unleashed hitting Auckland in April
9 Apr 2026   /

Agritech Unleashed hitting Auckland in April

The first stop in Agritech New Zealand’s Agritech Unleashed 2026 series is hitting Auckland in April.


Christchurch Food Show underway
27 Mar 2026  

Christchurch Food Show underway

The annual three-day Christchurch Food Show gets underway today at Wolfbrook Arena.


Entries open for New World Emerge 2026
26 Mar 2026  

Entries open for New World Emerge 2026

Entries are now open for New World Emerge 2026, Foodstuff’s annual nationwide search for new food and grocery ideas.


From insights to foresight – FoodHQ’s 2026 evolution
24 Mar 2026  

From insights to foresight – FoodHQ’s 2026 evolution

FoodHQ’s transformation has reached a new frontier, with its dedicated foresight and insight agency agenda coming to life at May’s flagship event – E Tipu: The New Zealand Future Food & Fibre Summit.


“Sensible” alcohol reform a win for industry, but spirits sector warns of ongoing systemic issues
17 Mar 2026   /

“Sensible” alcohol reform a win for industry, but spirits sector warns of ongoing systemic issues

The beverage and hospitality sectors have largely welcomed the government’s proposed alcohol law reforms, although the spirits body warned that some deeper systemic issues remain unresolved.


Great NZ Hot Cross Bun winner crowned
11 Mar 2026   /

Great NZ Hot Cross Bun winner crowned

This year’s winner of the annual Great NZ Hot Cross Bun Competition has been crowned, with Michael’s Bakery in Hillmorton, Christchurch, taking top honours.


Global experts on menu at HNZ26 Conference 
6 Mar 2026   /

Global experts on menu at HNZ26 Conference 

A pair of international hospitality experts are the first keynote speakers confirmed for the Hospitality New Zealand Conference and Trade Show, HNZ26.


Second Sustainable Solutions Symposium incoming
6 Mar 2026  

Second Sustainable Solutions Symposium incoming

The Sustainable Solutions Symposium 2026 is heading to Rotorua in May, following the inaugural event in Nelson last year.


Hastings Meatball Festival rolls into town Friday
4 Mar 2026   /

Hastings Meatball Festival rolls into town Friday

After a huge debut in 2025, the Hastings Meatball Festival is back for year two, rolling into town this Friday 6 March.


Fonterra rainbow tanker joins Auckland’s Pride Parade
24 Feb 2026  

Fonterra rainbow tanker joins Auckland’s Pride Parade

Fonterra’s first-ever rainbow‑skinned tanker joined the Auckland Pride Parade on the weekend.


Burger Nation 2026 returns
19 Feb 2026   /

Burger Nation 2026 returns

The annual celebration of burgers, hospitality and food culture, Burger Nation, is returning at the end of the month.