19th October 2023 Election 2023 / HospitalityA post-election sentiment survey of Restaurant Association of New Zealand members has shown optimism at the change of government to a National-led coalition.
16th October 2023 Election 2023The only certainty following Saturday’s election is the ‘uncertain’ nature of the next government’s exact make-up and who will pick up the important food-related portfolios.
13th October 2023 Election 2023Ramped up trade, removing GST from fruit and veg, and more grocery reforms are among the food-related pledges made in the run-up to tomorrow’s general election.
11th October 2023 Election 2023 / PoliticsTurbocharging the primary sector, cracking the India opportunity and securing more free trade agreements are part of the National Party’s plan to boost New Zealand’s exports.
3rd October 2023 Election 2023 / NZFGCWith the countdown on to the general election on October 14, New Zealand Food & Grocery Council chief executive Raewyn Bleakley lays out first actions depending on the outcome.
14th September 2023 Election 2023 / PoliticsThe National Party has pledged to “cut the red tape that’s holding back food production” in its Primary Sector Growth Plan released today.
14th August 2023 Election 2023 / PoliticsThe Labour campaign pledge to remove GST from fresh fruit and vegetables has left industry asking questions about how the policy would be implemented.
29th March 2023 Election 2023 / Restaurant AssociationAdjusting immigration settings and investing in training, a New Zealand food story, and a minister for hospitality are amongst the Restaurant Association’s priorities in its 2023 Election Manifesto.
20th January 2023 Election 2023 / PoliticsThe 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday 14 October 2023.
