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Thursday 23 July 2026

Hospitality

Interislander unveils Ferry Tale for Burger Wellington 23rd July 2026 /

Interislander unveils Ferry Tale for Burger Wellington

The Interislander’s super-sized entry for Wellington On a Plate’s Burger Wellington is set to pop-up at major Wellington locations throughout August.


Burger Burger in buyer talks as administrators urge liquidation 22nd July 2026 /

Burger Burger in buyer talks as administrators urge liquidation

The administrators of troubled gourmet burger chain Burger Burger are in talks with three potential buyers about a rescue deal for the business.


Applications open for NZ’s annual Sommelier Competitions 21st July 2026 /

Applications open for NZ’s annual Sommelier Competitions

Applications are open for New Zealand’s annual Sommelier Competitions, which include New Zealand Junior Sommelier of the Year and New Zealand Sommelier of the Year.


Hospo card spend falls in June – Stats NZ 15th July 2026 /

Hospo card spend falls in June – Stats NZ

Hospitality spending fell in June by 1.9% compared to May, according to Stats NZ’s latest electronic card transaction data.


The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover on now 9th July 2026 /

The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover on now

The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover is back, and in full force across the country with 200 venues taking part.


NZ’s hospitality recovery taking hold despite global headwinds – Westpac 7th July 2026 /

NZ’s hospitality recovery taking hold despite global headwinds – Westpac

It’s been tough but NZ’s hospitality recovery is taking hold despite the global headwinds, says Westpac senior economist Daren Gibbs


Research: How Michelin stars affect operator profitability 6th July 2026 /

Research: How Michelin stars affect operator profitability

Michelin recognition is linked to stronger financial performance once a restaurant consolidates its status, according to a study published in the International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science.


June hospo spend fall – Paymark 6th July 2026 /

June hospo spend fall – Paymark

Consumer spending softened in June 2026, with accommodation and food service businesses recording the steepest declines, according to Paymark.


SIO pushes ahead with 5-star Wānaka hotel, hospitality, golf resort proposal 6th July 2026 /

SIO pushes ahead with 5-star Wānaka hotel, hospitality, golf resort proposal

Christchurch-based developer South Island Office is expected to lodge its application soon for its proposed Corbridge Resort near Wānaka Airport.


Auckland Airport upgrades international terminal dining 3rd July 2026 /

Auckland Airport upgrades international terminal dining

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First Table offers half-price access to Michelin star restaurants… 3rd July 2026 /

First Table offers half-price access to Michelin star restaurants…

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Michelin Guide: ROKI Collection’s Essence sole recipient of two stars 1st July 2026 /

Michelin Guide: ROKI Collection’s Essence sole recipient of two stars

Fourteen other restaurants are each awarded one Michelin star in the inaugural Michelin Guide NZ.