22nd October 2026 Hospitality / QueenstownEVT’s QT Queenstown has opened its restaurant Notch and bar Rooftop at QT as part of the phased refurbishment of the hotel.
20th October 2026 Burger Burger / HospitalityA second Burger Burger location is set to reopen this week as a consortium of key trade suppliers accelerates a phased reboot of the iconic Auckland hospitality brand.
13th October 2026 Hospitality / WellingtonWellington Airport and EVT have opened a Corona-themed bar for domestic travellers.
13th October 2026 Alcohol / HospitalityAn estimated 1,600 extra negronis poured across 19 participating venues during Napier Negroni Week in late September, driving a significant surge in food and beverage sales for local hospitality operators.
9th October 2026 HospitalityThe Pandey family’s CP Hotels has launched Cur-ate, a digital platform bringing together 24 restaurants, bars and cafés across New Zealand.
7th October 2026 EatClub / HospitalityA new discount dining platform – co-founded by three-star Michelin chef Marco Pierre White – has officially launched in New Zealand, a move that will turn up the heat on NZ-founded First Table.
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6th October 2026 Hospitality / LiquidationsHospitality liquidations remain high, with 432 companies liquidated over the past year, according to Centrix’s September Credit Indicator report.
1st October 2026 Hospitality / TourismEat Drink Dunedin has launched a new culinary walking tour combining classic New Zealand foods, southern seafood and the city’s heritage.
18th September 2026 Hospitality / RegulationImprovements to food safety regulations are among further Ministry for Regulation hospitality sector recommendations that will be taken forward by government.
16th September 2026 Hospitality / SpendNew 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.
16th September 2026 Cinnabon / HospitalityThe 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.
