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Wednesday 22 April 2026

Hospitality NZ

Hospitality NZ lands food waste pilot funding 26th March 2026 /

Hospitality NZ lands food waste pilot funding

Hospitality New Zealand is spearheading a new initiative to divert 100 tonnes of organic waste from Wellington landfills, backed by a $19,700 council grant.


Entries open for Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence 17th February 2026 /

Entries open for Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence

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Hospitality NZ welcomes Raglan World Surf League stop and spending bump 27th January 2026 /

Hospitality NZ welcomes Raglan World Surf League stop and spending bump

Hospitality NZ has welcomed Raglan’s hosting of the fourth stop of the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour – and the spending bump it will deliver.


Review 2025: A new chapter for Hospitality NZ and another big year ahead 19th December 2025 /

Review 2025: A new chapter for Hospitality NZ and another big year ahead

New chief executive, Kristy Phillips, reflects on a tough operating environment, cautious optimism, and the work still ahead to support operators across the country.


Hospitality NZ appoints chair new CEO 23rd September 2025 /

Hospitality NZ appoints chair new CEO

Kristy Phillips will step into the role vacated by Steve Armitage.


Tourism and hospitality held back by self-interest – Steve Armitage 17th September 2025

Tourism and hospitality held back by self-interest – Steve Armitage

Following his departure as Hospitality NZ’s CEO, Armitage says the good of the sector must trump the interests of industry groups.


Events funding boost supports hospo – Hospitality NZ 15th September 2025 /

Events funding boost supports hospo – Hospitality NZ

Hospitality NZ has welcomed plans by the government to invest $70m into tourism and events attraction.


Hospitality worth $21bn, recovery pushed to 2026 – report 9th September 2025 /

Hospitality worth $21bn, recovery pushed to 2026 – report

About $13bn went to suppliers, $6.4bn to salaries and wages, leaving around $1.9bn in gross profit, according to the analysis.


Hospitality NZ and BYATA in Working Holiday Visa push 25th August 2025 /

Hospitality NZ and BYATA in Working Holiday Visa push

Hospitality New Zealand and The Backpacker Youth and Adventure Tourism Association have joined forces to push for stronger action to attract Working Holiday Visa travellers to NZ.


NCEA reform presents opportunity for hospitality 5th August 2025 /

NCEA reform presents opportunity for hospitality

Hospitality New Zealand is welcoming the government’s proposal to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement and the opportunity it presents to the hospitality industry.


Hospo NZ support stronger trespass laws 4th July 2025

Hospo NZ support stronger trespass laws

Hospitality New Zealand supports the government’s proposed changes to the Trespass Act, and believes they will help protect hospitality venues, staff, and patrons from repeat offenders.


Armitage leaving hospo for new CEO role 2nd July 2025 /

Armitage leaving hospo for new CEO role

Hospitality New Zealand chief executive Steve Armitage is moving into yachting after a dozen years in the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors.