Subway New Zealand is opening the country’s first ‘Ski-Thru’ pop-up at Tūroa ski field for a three-day spring promotion.
New Zealand retail card spending fell 0.9% in August 2026, reversing July’s gains and missing forecasts as high living costs continue to constrain household budgets.
The master franchisee behind Cinnabon’s New Zealand entry is broadening his QSR footprint, launching international snack and dessert brands Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Carvel soft serve into Aotearoa.
The government is moving to overhaul alcohol licensing, confirming it will sweep away legacy red tape, slash annual fees, and fast-track processing times for hospitality operators.
Burger Nation, the nationwide competition to find the best burger in Aotearoa, has officially opened entries for its 2027 event.
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the Hospitality Action Plan will involve the recommendations of the Ministry for Regulation’s Hospitality Sector Review.
Hospitality New Zealand has welcomed a Ministry for Regulation review proposing a number of changes for how hospitality businesses operate.
Alcohol bodies have thrown their weight behind the Ministry for Regulation’s fresh hospitality plan proposed licensing reforms which they say address long-standing sector costs, delays, and inconsistencies.
Auckland venue The Wine Room by David Nash has launched The Wine Room Reserve, a private membership platform that combines high-end wine sourcing with subterranean cellaring.
McDonald’s New Zealand is marking 50 years since opening its first Porirua store in 1976 with a six-week, customer-centric anniversary campaign created alongside McCann New Zealand and OMD.
New Zealand’s food scene is front and centre of a number of new tourism initiatives being developed – and funded – for international visitors.
McDonald’s New Zealand saw its bill for Kiwi-produced ingredients jump 11.1% in 2025, driven by ongoing food inflation and strong global demand for local beef and dairy.
