11th December 2023 Awards / HospitalityThe search is on for New Zealand’s best gastropubs, with entries now open for the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards.
7th December 2023 Hospitality / RestaurantsQueenstown-based hotel developer and restaurant operator Kevin Carlin has died suddenly, aged 69.
7th December 2023 Hospitality / RestaurantsAuckland restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat are opening a new pan-Asian restaurant in 2024, which will ring in some changes for its current Sid at the French Café fine dining concept.
7th December 2023 Future Hospitality / HospitalityFuture Hospitality have opened a new restaurant in Queenstown adding a seventh outlet to the group.
28th November 2023 Ayrburn / HospitalityThe cluster of hospitality venues near Queenstown are using a restored and repurposed 160-year-old farm.
28th November 2023 Hospitality / RestaurantsChef and hospitality consultant Lucas Parkinson is opening his first Auckland restaurant on the site of the former Piha Cafe this weekend.
27th November 2023 Government / HospitalityThe inclusion of hospitality alongside tourism in a government portfolio is deserved recognition of a $14bn sector, say industry groups.
22nd November 2023 HospitalityThe quality of the food is the most valued characteristic for an on-premise experience amongst all age groups, according to CGA by NielsenIQ’s latest New Zealand Pulse+ Report.
10th November 2023 Hospitality / Lindis GroupThe Lindis Group has teased the launch of a new private dining experience called The Black Diamond.
8th November 2023 Hospitality / Restaurant AssociationThe Restaurant Association is receiving growing feedback from businesses about decreased patronage, which, combined with the escalating costs of goods and labour, is significantly affecting the industry.
7th November 2023 HospitalityVenues Ōtautahi is reporting strong demand for premium hospitality spaces at Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch.
3rd November 2023 Hospitality / SpendSpending in cafes and restaurants weakened over October 2023, according to Worldline.
30th October 2023 HospitalityThe Rugby World Cup delivered a “significant boost” to hospitality venues, according to Hospitality New Zealand, which said footfall was up over the 50-day tournament.
30th October 2023 Employment / HospitalityThe number of filled jobs in accommodation and food services rose by 9,075 or 6% in September compared with the same month a year earlier.
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.
17th October 2023 Awards / HospitalityWaipara restaurant, cellar door and winery, Black Estate, has won the Supreme Establishment award and Outstanding Regional Establishment at the Canterbury Hospitality Awards.
12th October 2023 HospitalityIconic Auckland Eats, the annual list of the top 100 dishes in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, opens for nominations on Tuesday, 17 October.
11th October 2023 Hospitality / Lee Kum KeeDunedin chef Quiel Mallari has taken out top place at the Lee Kum Kee New Zealand Developing Chefs Challenge 2023.
5th October 2023 Employment / HospitalityThe average salary in hospitality and tourism totalled $61,607 in Q3 2023, up 8% from the same period last year, according to data from Trade Me Jobs.
4th October 2023 Awards / HospitalityHardy St Eatery has been named the Supreme Establishment at the Nelson Hospitality Awards.
28th September 2023 HospitalityA new strategy for Hospitality New Zealand and more integration with businesses and stakeholders are top of the agenda for the association’s new chief executive, Steve Armitage.
21st September 2023 Hospitality / WaterHospitality and food businesses in Queenstown could face months of water workarounds until a permanent fix is found to the resort’s cryptosporidium outbreak.
20th September 2023 Hospitality / WaterThe Queenstown Lakes District Council has set up a dedicated page on its website with advice and information on the Cryptosporidium outbreak.
14th September 2023 HospitalityChef Joshua Ross of Wellington has been named the inaugural winner of the 2023 Visa New Zealand Hospitality Scholarship.
13th September 2023 Awards / HospitalityThe newly established boutique luxury hotel, Majestic at Mayfair, is leading the way with five nominations in this year’s Canterbury Hospitality awards.
14th August 2023 Awards / HospitalityEat Street’s Atticus Finch was cream of the crop at the Rotorua Hospitality Awards on Sunday night, taking out three awards including the supreme establishment award.
10th August 2023 BANZ / HospitalityThe Brewers Association of New Zealand, Brewers Guild of New Zealand and Hospitality New Zealand have jointly called on the government to freeze excise on beer in 2023 and introduce a new lower rate on keg beer.
10th August 2023 Foodservice / HospitalitySpending in the hospitality industry totalled $1.26bn in July 2023, up 6.3% on the same month last year, according to Stats NZ’s latest electronic card transactions data.
10th August 2023 Hospitality / WOAPBurger Wellington presented by Garage Project is set to take over the capital starting tomorrow as part of the August Edition of Visa Wellington On a Plate.
9th August 2023 CGA / HospitalityDining across on-premise experiences, casual restaurants and in-room are popular choices for Kiwis on holiday, according to new data from CGA by Nielsen IQ.
26th July 2023 Hospitality / NZVCNew Zealand Venue Co has bought the Morningside Tavern and neighbouring event space, Glasshouse, in Auckland.
24th July 2023 Events / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand has welcomed legislation that allows venues to extend trading hours without having to apply for a special licence so patrons can watch live televised Rugby World Cup matches.
20th July 2023 HospitalityHospitality businesses can open longer for the men’s Rugby World Cup after the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2023 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Bill passed its third reading.
19th July 2023 HospitalityCardrona Alpine Resort has launched a new food venture and named it ‘Carol’s’ in recognition of a long-serving staff member.
13th July 2023 Hospitality / SkyCitySkyCity will open a new Pacific-inspired restaurant in October headed by chef Michael Meredith.
7th July 2023 CGA / HospitalityTwo thirds of consumers in New Zealand change their visitation habits based on the time of year, according to the latest CGA Consumer Pulse Report.
7th July 2023 Auckland / HospitalityAuckland’s Restaurant Month is back from 1-31 August 2023.
5th July 2023 Hospitality / PeopleAfter steering Hospitality NZ through the pandemic, White signs off on an ’empty tank’ but with high hopes for the resilient industry.
4th July 2023 Economy / HospitalityThe repairs following the summer storms and tourism recovering much faster than expected are among the four reasons New Zealand’s economic slowdown is not as bad as expected, says Dominick Stephens.
29th June 2023 Awards / HospitalityBotswana Butchery Queenstown wins best restaurant and industry veteran Tony Crosbie is inducted into the Hospitality Hall of Fame.
28th June 2023 Awards / HospitalitySkyCity Entertainment’s general manager of Auckland hospitality, David Allot, has been named the Hospitality Industry Leader of the Year.
27th June 2023 HospitalityIt marks the end of Julie White’s tenure as CEO of Hospitality NZ, with Steve Armitage taking over.
22nd June 2023 Hospitality / PoliticsA Minister of Hospitality is just one of seven asks the hospitality industry has of whatever government is elected on October 14.
20th June 2023 Employment / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand has applied to become the bargaining agent for hospitality employers, which would see it enter negotiations on an industry pay arrangement under the Fair Pay Agreements Act.
15th June 2023 HospitalityHospitality New Zealand is calling for the government to take a second look at the potential ramifications if the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill becomes law.
14th June 2023 HospitalityAustralian industry stalwart Sam Egerton will be speaking at Hospitality New Zealand’s conference, alongside others including Kevin Biggar, Melissa Muirhead, Ashley Fell, and Dan Te Whenua Walker.
12th June 2023 Hospitality / Restaurant AssociationNew Zealand hospitality businesses are feeling increasingly pessimistic about the state of the economy, according to the latest survey conducted by the Restaurant Association of New Zealand.
6th June 2023 Hospitality / PeopleFormer Auckland destination boss and Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s chair, Steve Armitage, has been appointed Hospitality New Zealand’s new chief executive.
31st May 2023 Dairy / HospitalityTasmanian company The Udder Way has partnered with Waikato owned and operated Green Valley Dairies to launch a reusable milk keg for hospitality operators.
30th May 2023 Employment / HospitalityThe number of filled jobs in accommodation and food services rose by 17,138 in April 2023, up 12.2% on the same month last year.
29th May 2023 Employment / HospitalityImmigration NZ has made changes to visa conditions for new Partner of Worker Work Visas which may affect hospitality employers, according to the Restaurant Association.
24th May 2023 Awards / HospitalityHawke’s Bay’s Craggy Range, Christchurch’s Kaiser Brew Garden, and Queenstown’s Kamana Lakehouse lead the nominations in the 2023 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence.
22nd May 2023 Budget 2023 / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand says the government’s Wellbeing Budget 2023 does not do enough to support small businesses.
15th May 2023 CGA / HospitalitySustainable and ethical practices are increasingly influencing consumers’ choices in the hospitality industry, according to the latest CGA data by NIQ’s New Zealand On Premise Consumer Pulse Report.
12th May 2023 Events / HospitalityRenowned international restaurant consultant, Chip Klose, has been announced as the keynote speaker for Hospo Hui 2023.
20th April 2023 Hospitality / WOAPVisa, supported by Visa Wellington on a Plate, is launching a new hospitality industry scholarship open to candidates across New Zealand, valued at NZD $30,000.
17th April 2023 HospitalityInterContinental Wellington has launched GPO, a new restaurant that pays homage to the iconic General Post Office that once occupied the same site.
12th April 2023 Foley / HospitalityFoley Holdings has renamed Nourish Group as Foley Hospitality and appointed a national executive chef across its 10 restaurants and bars.
6th April 2023 HospitalityAustralian hospitality supplier Reward Supply Co is seeking Commerce Commission clearance to take 100% ownership of Southern Hospitality.
5th April 2023 Hospitality / Restaurant AssociationHospitality businesses across the country raised $370,000 from the nation’s biggest dinner party on 20 March to support those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
24th March 2023 Hospitality / MenulogOnline food delivery service Menulog has renewed its two-year partnership with the Restaurant Association of New Zealand.
22nd March 2023 Hospitality / PeopleShe has led the association through Covid, lobbying hard for support and speaking often of hospitality’s challenges.
21st March 2023 Awards / HospitalityEntries are open for the 25th Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence 2023, run by Hospitality New Zealand and sponsored by Lion New Zealand.
17th March 2023 DB / HospitalityThe Heineken-owned brewer is increasing its interests in the hospitality sector in a deal that will create a new 55-venue hospitality group.
7th March 2023 Hospitality / WOAPThe full festival programme for May’s Visa Wellington On a Plate festival serves up cultural celebrations and culinary crossovers.
6th March 2023 Charity / HospitalityHospitality businesses across the country are coming together to host New Zealand’s biggest dinner party support of those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
3rd March 2023 HospitalityA new restaurant led by renowned chef Pete Gawron opens this week at The Headwaters Eco Lodge in Glenorchy, near Queenstown.
2nd March 2023 Hospitality / ResearchStress, insufficient pay, poor work-life balance and a lack of better opportunities contribute to staff churn rates.
28th February 2023 HospitalityRetail sales in food and beverage services reached $2.79bn in the December 2022 quarter, a 13.9% increase for the same quarter in 2021 and 2.42% above pre-Covid 2019, according to Stats NZ.
7th February 2023 Hospitality / M&AAn Australian private equity firm and owner of sausage maker Hellers is buying the company which owns Boost Juice and Betty’s Burgers.
17th January 2023 Employment / HospitalitySalaries in the hospitality and tourism sector have risen 9% year-on-year, according to new data from Trade Me Jobs.
16th December 2022 Hospitality / NIQSome 69% of New Zealand consumers are planning on visiting a hospitality venue in December, according to the latest consumer research from CGA by NielsenIQ.
14th December 2022 HospitalityChef and restaurateur Ben Bayly and a local team have taken over Queenstown’s Bathhouse Restaurant.
13th December 2022 HospitalityEmployer accreditations are extended and bus drivers get a boost but there’s little for hard-hit hospo.
9th December 2022 Employment / HospitalityThe hospitality industry needs 30,000 workers to fill summer jobs, says the Restaurant Association.
5th December 2022 Hospitality / Restaurant AssociationThe sector has out-preformed its pre-pandemic numbers, according to the Restaurant Association.
5th December 2022 CGA / HospitalityVisits to the on premise channel were stable in November, but the frequency of visitation was increasing according to CGA’s latest Consumer Pulse report powered by NielsenIQ.
17th November 2022 Employment / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand chief executive Julie White is calling the proposed Fair Pay Agreement “scarily complex” due to the number of jobs and businesses it must cover.
4th November 2022 Hospitality / NIQOne in five kiwis are heading out for a drink or bite to eat more regularly, according to the latest New Zealand On Premise Consumer Pulse report from NielsenIQ CGA.
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28th October 2022 Employment / HospitalityThe timing of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill passing into law “could not be worse for an industry already under enormous pressure”, according to the Restaurant Association.
26th October 2022 Employment / HospitalityOnline job advertisements for hospitality roles are growing faster than any other sector as demand for labour remains high.
26th October 2022 HospitalityThe owners of Auckland restaurant Cassia, will open their third location in the city next week.
12th October 2022 Employment / HospitalityUnite today launched its Fair Pay Agreement 4 Hospo campaign at its annual conference, in an effort to achieve “decent pay and conditions” for employees in the sector.
10th October 2022 Employment / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand and Hotel Council Aotearoa have welcomed changes to immigration settings that will enable unqualified chefs to work in New Zealand.
7th October 2022 Employment / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand is anticipating a move to relax immigration requirements for skilled chefs wanting to come and work in the country.
3rd October 2022 Hospitality / PasifikaA celebration of Blue Pacific cuisine kicks off today at Peter Gordon’s Homeland Restaurant at Westhaven, Auckland.
3rd October 2022 Hospitality / ResearchNearly two-thirds of New Zealand consumers are more likely to try new drinks in the on premise channel, according to the latest research from CGA by NielsenIQ.
30th September 2022 Auckland / HospitalityThere are just two days left until nominations close for the annual Iconic Auckland Eats programme.
14th September 2022 Events / HospitalityNominations are now open for Aucklanders to nominate their favourite dish for the 2022 Iconic Auckland Eats list.
12th September 2022 Hospitality / SpendSpend in the hospitality industry reached $1.15bn in August 2022, up 78.2% from $646m during the same month last year, according to Stats NZ.
5th September 2022 Government / HospitalityThe Restaurant Association is calling the government’s Better Work Action Plan a ‘duplication’ of work it completed in its own roadmap more than a year ago.
30th August 2022 GSH / HospitalityThe group reports another loss and appoints an investment bank to review the business.
29th August 2022 Hospitality / Stats NZThe easing of border restrictions has contributed to sales volume growth in the accommodation sector of almost $71.3m, an 11% rise between the March and June 2022 quarters, according to Stats NZ.
22nd August 2022 Employment / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand has welcomed a boost to New Zealand’s Working Holiday Visa programme ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer challenged by worker shortages.
18th August 2022 Events / HospitalityRegistrations have opened for this year’s Hospitality Championships, supported by NZ Chefs Association as part of the Hospitality Summit 22.
16th August 2022 HospitalityChef Ben Bayly is adding Origine to his list of ventures, which include Ahi, Ahi Organic Gardens, and The Grounds at Whoa! Studios in Auckland, as well as Aosta, Little Aosta, and Blue Door Bar in Arrowtown.
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5th August 2022 HospitalityThe 2022 Matariki Dish Challenge in Rotorua and Bay of Plenty has showcased the best of the region’s storytelling and food, with four winners crowned.
4th August 2022 Awards / HospitalityWellington’s Peter Norrie has welcomed his induction into the Hospitality New Zealand Hall of Fame by reflecting on the opportunities in the industry over more than 40 years.
2nd August 2022 For Sale / HospitalityThe dramatic increase in sales prices represented a genuine bounce back in confidence for hospitality, says ABC Business Sales.
1st August 2022 Employment / HospitalityThe 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.
28th July 2022 Awards / HospitalityThe 2022 winners are revealed at a black-tie dinner event at Auckland’s Grand Millennium Hotel following the two-day NZ Hospitality Conference.
28th July 2022 Cooks Coffee / HospitalityNZX-listed global coffee franchise business Cook Coffee has confirmed it plans to go ahead with a dual listing in the United Kingdom – its largest market.
28th July 2022 Education / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand is working with international hospitality expert Shane Green to develop a programme which engages workers early, provides access to career pathways and develops leaders of the future.
28th July 2022 Employment / HospitalityThe Restaurant Association has launched a new accreditation programme for businesses that seek to promote an efficient, productive and harmonious workplace culture.
27th July 2022 Hospitality / Subscriber ContentThe economy faces strong headwinds but hospitality is better prepared than many other industries to face the challenges, says Cameron Bagrie.
27th July 2022 Education / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand is launching a course to ensure all staff working where alcohol is served are trained in responsible service to support harm minimisation.
27th July 2022 HospitalityThe South Island’s three-year Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover winning streak has ended with a Bay of Plenty Cafe taking top place in the the competition in 2022.
25th July 2022 Events / HospitalityAfter a two year hiatus, the New Zealand Hospitality Conference is back taking place at the Grand Millennium in Auckland starting tomorrow.
25th July 2022 Events / HospitalityŌtautahi Christchurch’s Central City is bringing the heat this August with a festival of 60-plus events ranging from roaming characters, comedy, cabaret, drag, variety shows and a fiery food competition.
19th July 2022 HospitalityA raft of hospitality outlets were among the fifty businesses that have shared a total of $974,600 from the $1.2m relief fund established by Wellington City Council and the government following the protest occupation in and around parliament earlier this year.
12th July 2022 Hospitality / SpendingElectronic card spending in the hospitality industry fell to $3.3bn in the June 2022 quarter, down around $120m from the $3.4bn recorded for the same period last year.
11th July 2022 CGA / HospitalityOn-premise visitation is stabilising as Covid-19 restrictions dissipate but cost-of-living concerns are on the rise, according to a survey from CGA.
7th July 2022 Hospitality / ResearchConsumers will pay more for a healthier drink option, especially in restaurants, according to a new study.
6th July 2022 Hospitality / RestaurantsAuckland’s city centre will play host to food, nostalgia, and fine dining to celebrate Restaurant Month from 1 – 31 August.
1st July 2022 Employment / HospitalityThe average hourly wage in hospitality has increased by $2 to $24.43 this year, higher than the $23.65 living wage.
30th June 2022 Fix & Fogg / HospitalityNut butter company Fix & Fogg is closing its Wellington shopfront, known as the Eva Street window.
17th June 2022 Awards / HospitalityThe finalists have been revealed in the Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence 2022, organised by Hospitality New Zealand.
10th June 2022 Hospitality / Restaurant AssociationHospitality revenues are starting to recover, with the gap narrowing in May compared with April, according to the latest monthly statistics from the Restaurant Association.
8th June 2022 Air NZ / HospitalityThe airline has released details of its new menu, which includes local ingredients like Southland Lamb Prosciutto, Hawke’s Bay extra virgin olive oil and mānuka smoked free-range chicken from the Waikato.
8th June 2022 Events / HospitalityThe New Zealand Hospitality Conference has added two more star hospitality figureheads to its lineup this year.
30th May 2022 HospitalitySigns of inflationary pressure are beginning to show with Xero’s New Zealand Small Business Index falling six points to 127 points in April.
19th May 2022 Events / HospitalityFor the month of May, participating Auckland restaurants and bars will be celebrating the Eat, Drink, Love Ponsonby 2022.
12th May 2022 CGA / HospitalityCovid-19 concerns continue to dissipate, but venues and suppliers must now reckon with a reduction in disposable income.
12th May 2022 Employment / HospitalityThe hospitality industry says changes to migrant worker settings will be a welcome relief for businesses struggling to fill vacancies as the country’s border restrictions ease.
11th May 2022 Hospitality / Stats NZStats NZ said that in actual terms, monthly card spending on hospitality continued to decrease, down $56m or 4.9% compared with April 2021.
9th May 2022 Events / HospitalityThe New Zealand Hospitality Conference is back in-person in July after a two-year hiatus and with a theme of “The Future of Hospitality”.
29th April 2022 Hospitality / LionLion New Zealand is expanding its Healthy Hospo health and wellbeing program to offer in-person events around New Zealand in 2022.
26th April 2022 Awards / HospitalityEntries are now open for Hospitality New Zealand’s 24th annual Hospitality Awards for Excellence, which will be held in person at a gala dinner on 27 July at the Grand Millennium Auckland.
21st April 2022 Hospitality / SpendingConsumer spending in hospitality over the week leading up to Easter Monday reached $202.8m, bucking a 23% downward trend over the last eight months following the Covid Delta outbreak, according to payment data from Worldline.
14th April 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityThe hospitality industry has welcomed the ditching of capacity limits in time for the important Easter, Anzac Day and school holidays.
14th April 2022 Awards / HospitalityThe Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover is back for a fifth year.
12th April 2022 Hospitality / Lone StarLone Star has opened its first hotel restaurant within the Mercure Auckland Queen Street.
6th April 2022 Hospitality / SpendAs several changes to New Zealand’s border rules came into effect in March, spending in the hospitality sector rose gradually but steadily across the nation to reach $700m, according to Worldline.
5th April 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityHospitality businesses will continue to struggle following the government’s decision to keep the country in the red setting of the Covid-19 Protection Framework, say industry groups.
28th March 2022 GSH / HospitalityGood Spirits Hospitality has agreed a waiver with its lender Pacific Dawn in respect of the interest due and payable for the quarter ended 31 March 2022.
25th March 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityHamilton council has approved a 50% reduction in fees for food safety verifications that take place before the end of June this year.
24th March 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityThe changes do not go far enough to help struggling businesses, says industry groups.
17th March 2022 HospitalityThe earlier border opening will save many businesses from collapse, says Hospitality New Zealand.
16th March 2022 Charity / HospitalityDunedin’s Alto Cafe has won $10,000 cash, as well as $5000 towards a new website, as part of a hospitality relief campaign.
15th March 2022 Hospitality / PricesHospitality and accommodation operators may still have to put up prices despite the fuel and transport cost cuts announced by the government, says Hospitality New Zealand.
8th March 2022 Employment / HospitalityGovernment guidelines on wage subsidies need to be clearer to protect small business owners including hospitality operators who are being fined for misinterpreting the rules.
4th March 2022 Hospitality / SpendingConsumer spending at hospitality businesses remains down nearly a quarter on pre-Covid levels, according to data from payment services provider Worldline.
4th March 2022 Buy NZ Made / HospitalitySmall businesses are continuing to suffer under the pressure of Omicron and phase three restrictions.
1st March 2022 Employment / HospitalityBusiness and hospitality groups are pleased the government is ditching self-isolation requirements for returning New Zealanders.
25th February 2022 Covid-19 / Hospitalityt to phase 3 of the Omicron response and an adjustment to conditions in the government’s financial support package announced on Monday.
23rd February 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand is warning many of the hardest-hit businesses in the sector may be ineligible for the government’s new support package.
22nd February 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityIt will help but many in hospitality may still have to shut, say industry groups.
22nd February 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityThree payments capped at $24k each will be available for hard-hit businesses.
21st February 2022 Hospitality / JobsJob ads posted on website Seek reached a record in January, however hospitality and tourism ads were down 4% from December.
18th February 2022 Hospitality / LionThe beverage giant urges Finance Minister Grant Robertson to “act swiftly, decisively and meaningfully”.
18th February 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityThe prominent hospitality brand has called on the government to throw a lifeline to the sector.
17th February 2022 HospitalityA sobering film showing the impact the red traffic light setting is having on hospitality operators across the country, courtesy of Hospitality New Zealand.
15th February 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityHalf the industry has seen revenue plummet by more than 40% since NZ shifted to red, says Hospitality NZ.
14th February 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityHospitality operators are battling to stay open – and afloat – after Covid cases force widespread closures at the resort.
11th February 2022 Covid-19 / HospitalityRestaurants are reporting a near 60% overall decline in revenues since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
9th February 2022 Awards / HospitalityCentral Otago’s Amisfield has scooped a couple of key prizes at the prestigious Cuisine Good Food Awards.
3rd February 2022 HospitalityHospitality New Zealand says the sector also deserves financial assistance to cushion the blow from the Covid-19 pandemic.
2nd February 2022 HospitalityHospitality New Zealand says New Zealand’s move into the red traffic light setting has scared people into a “voluntary lockdown”.
6th December 2021 Hospitality / VaccinationThe Restaurant Association says 40% of its members reported having to deal with rude or aggressive customers due to the transition on Friday to the traffic light Covid-19 Protection Framework.
2nd December 2021 HospitalityMore than 232,000 jobs are dependent on New Zealand’s hospitality sector, 137,000 of them directly, according to a new report.
2nd December 2021 Hospitality / Karma DrinksKarma Drinks will donate $12,070 to the #HandsUp4Hospo initiative after its recent ‘Hospo Friday’ initiative – a take on the popular Black Friday.
1st December 2021 HospitalityExclusion from the government’s $37.5m summer reactivation scheme fro Auckland “another kick in the guts” for struggling hospo morale.
30th November 2021 HospitalityAuckland Unlimited has released its second annual Iconic Auckland Eats list, described as the ultimate dining guide with 100 dishes from all corners of the region.
26th November 2021 Hospitality / Karma DrinksKarma Drinks has pledged 100% of revenue from today’s Black Friday sales on its Shop.KarmaDrinks.co.nz website will go towards supporting the hospitality industry.
25th November 2021 HospitalityDelaying the opening of New Zealand’s border to foreign nationals until 30 April 2022 will see more hospitality businesses going to the wall, says Hospitality New Zealand.
24th November 2021 Awards / HospitalityWhite + Wong’s, The Riverhead, Karaka Café, Good George Dining Hall and Emerson’s Brewery and Taproom also won awards.
19th November 2021 Hospitality / SavorHospitality group Savor says it has missed out on around $4m from the Delta outbreak.
18th November 2021 Hospitality / SavorThe hospitality group was hit by Delta blues in first half, but a period of consolidation and cost-cutting puts in better shape for recovery.
18th November 2021 Hospitality / VaccinationThe Restaurant Association said it is “frustrated” at the lack of clarity and information being provided to the hospitality around the roll out of Covid-19 vaccine passports.
16th November 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityThe government must set a date for when Auckland’s borders will be lifted and hospitality venues can re-open, says Hospitality New Zealand.
15th November 2021 GSH / HospitalityThe Auckland pub group gobbles up Nourish in a “transformational growth opportunity” creating one of New Zealand’s largest hospitality operators.
12th November 2021 HospitalityHospitality venues and accommodation operators will next week start a campaign to re-open their doors.
10th November 2021 Awards / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand will hold its 2021 Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence event online this year on 23 November due to Covid restrictions.
9th November 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityWhile retail and tourist attractions will be able to open, hospitality still suffers in Covid-19 alert level 3.2.
29th October 2021 HospitalityA digital gift card for use in hospitality venues across the country is being launched today by Hospitality New Zealand.
29th October 2021 HospitalityCoca-Cola’s Designated Driver programme returns this summer with licensed bars and restaurants across the country invited to sign up for the scheme.
27th October 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityMandating vaccination for hospitality staff is welcome but it could present challenges and extra costs, say industry groups.
20th October 2021 Hospitality / PoliticsThe National Party has launched its Back in Business recovery plan it says will “save livelihoods and unleash our economy”.
19th October 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityThe Restaurant Association has welcomed a move by the government to introduce an enhanced business support package.
18th October 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityA new international survey from global public opinion and data company YouGov has underlined the contribution hospitality venues make to social and mental wellbeing.
13th October 2021 Employment / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s move to extend Working Holiday and SSE work visas by six months to allow onshore migrants to help fill labour shortages over summer.
8th October 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand says the “industry’s fury is growing” with the government for not providing legal cover over vaccine certificates.
5th October 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityTargetted support for the hospitality sector is desperately needed if businesses in Auckland are to survive, say industry groups.
30th September 2021 Brewers Association / HospitalityThe Brewers Association of New Zealand is calling on the government to provide targeted support for hospitality.
30th September 2021 Awards / HospitalityThe 2021 Hospitality Awards for Excellence will be held on 23 November at Auckland Museum, as long as the city is at Covid-19 alert level 1.
29th September 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityHospitality New Zealand and Retail New Zealand say they have concerns about the government’s request for retail workers to get Covid-19 tests.
28th September 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityJust under a quarter of Restaurant Association members support a vaccine passport to enter hospitality venues and events.
23rd September 2021 HospitalityThe Restaurant Association has unveiled stage one of its Future of Hospitality Roadmap to help industry recover from the Covid-19 crisis.
21st September 2021 Foodservice / HospitalityLevel 3 allows some doors to creak open and the increase in indoor numbers to 100 for level 2 areas is welcomed.
16th September 2021 HospitalityHospitality New Zealand has called on the government to provide clarity over eligibility for the wage subsidy.
14th September 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityThe extension of Auckland’s level 4 lockdown for at least a week increases the likelihood of more hospitality operators going out of business, says Hospitality New Zealand.
13th September 2021 HospitalityThe Restaurant Association has welcomed two Delta-era government decisions, namely to extend the resurgence support payment scheme and to confirm customer-facing hospitality staff can receive priority vaccinations.
13th September 2021 HospitalityThe Restaurant Association and Hospitality New Zealand are calling on the government to provide targeted support for struggling hospitality businesses.
8th September 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityThe Restaurant Association is urging the government to come up with targeted support that reflects the dire situation of its members.
7th September 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityThe 50-person limit on indoor venues will hurt already struggling operators, say industry groups.
2nd September 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityMany hospitality businesses will fail due to the lockdown unless the government provides targeted support, says Hospitality New Zealand.
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18th August 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityThe hospitality sector acknowledges the necessity of the snap lockdown, which deals another blow to struggling businesses and scuppers events.
5th August 2021 Events / HospitalityDanny Meyer will be one of the keynote speakers at the inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit at the Trusts Arena in Auckland on 8-9 September.
4th August 2021 HospitalityDepot Eatery and Oyster Bar in Auckland will mark its 10th birthday this month with a new mural by graffiti artist Haser.
26th July 2021 HospitalityThe eight-week pause in the travel bubble with Australia is having an immediate impact on hospitality and accommodation bookings, according to Hospitality New Zealand.
15th July 2021 Awards / HospitalityBar, restaurant and accommodation operators from around the country are competing to take home to top gongs from this year’s Hospitality Awards for Excellence.
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24th June 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityFloriditas, Lido Cafe, Highwater Eatery and One Red Dog restaurants are among the venues implementing cleaning protocols.
23rd June 2021 Covid-19 / HospitalityWellington’s Jack Hackett’s bar, Te Papa and a Rydges hotel are among the initial locations of interest connected to an Australian visitor who tested positive for Covid-19 upon return to Sydney.
23rd June 2021 HospitalityHospitality New Zealand has warned of the financial and practical implications for restaurants, cafes and bars if they were to be forced to stop using gas for cooking, as advised by the Climate Change Commission.
18th June 2021 Economy / HospitalityGross domestic product rose by 1.6% in the March 2021 quarter, with increased spending on eating out, accommodation and big ticket items.
8th June 2021 HospitalityThe inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit and trade show is to be held in Auckland on 7-9 September 2021, with the theme of ‘The Future of Hospitality – Building Forward’.
12th April 2021 Awards / HospitalityThe winners will be announced on 3 May at Skyline Queenstown.
9th April 2021 Employment / HospitalityChief executive Julie White said the extension would help struggling businesses find trained staff.
26th March 2021 HospitalityMore than 300 people attended the very first Queenstown Long Lunch, providing some much welcomed business for Queenstown Mall venues.
17th March 2021 Awards / HospitalityThe awards celebrate and promote the region’s food and beverage offerings.
24th February 2021 HospitalityTen Queenstown Mall eateries have come together to launch the Queenstown Long Lunch.
1st December 2020 Beer / HospitalityMoa Group Limited has reported an after tax loss of $415,000 for the six months to 30 September 2020.
3rd November 2020 HospitalityThe Walking Supper is being held next Monday.
