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Branch President Update: Auckland

Auckland’s branch of Hospitality New Zealand overview of the past twelve months and looking forward
The past year actually mirrored many of the…

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Entries open for the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards

Entries open for the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards
The search is on once again for New Zealand’s culinary crown jewels…

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The prohibitive price of alfresco dining

The prohibitive price of alfresco dining
Steve Armitage, Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive
You’d be hard pressed to find a more stunning…

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AHICE 2024: Insights from a Changing Tourism Landscape By Troy Clarry

Last week, Te Pae in Christchurch hosted the annual Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), drawing a vibrant crowd eager to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: RETURN TO OFFICE WORKING A BOOST FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR

MEDIA RELEASE

23 September 2024

 

RETURN TO OFFICE WORKING A BOOST FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR 

The Government’s announcement that it wants to see…

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Aaron Mills: A Journey Through Hospitality and a Bright Future for Hawke's Bay

Aaron Mills

Aaron Mills, a proud Hawke’s Bay native, began his journey in hospitality at the young age of 17, securing his first role as a porter at…

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Mastering Room Pricing: Finding the sweet spot!

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Mastering Room Pricing: Finding the sweet spot!

When you think revenue you think pricing, and outside of online…

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MEDIA RELEASE: HOSPITALITY NZ STRENGTHENS MEMBER SUPPORT THROUGH EMA PARTNERSHIP

HOSPITALITY NZ STRENGTHENS MEMBER SUPPORT THROUGH EMA PARTNERSHIP 

Hospitality New Zealand has strengthened its support for its members through a…

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Media Business Awards

MEDIA RELEASE: NEW ZEALAND’S BEST HOSPITALITY AND ACCOMMODATION VENUES ANNOUNCED

MEDIA RELEASE

31 July 2024

 

WHERE TO EAT, DRINK AND SLEEP: NEW ZEALAND’S BEST HOSPITALITY AND ACCOMMODATION VENUES ANNOUNCED

The winners of the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: HOSPITALITY NZ, RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION AND HELMET PARTNERING

HOSPITALITY NZ, RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION AND HELMET PARTNERING TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE INDUSTRY

Hospitality New Zealand, Restaurant…

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Update on Constitution

HNZ Rules Amended Sept 2021

 

Draft 2024 Constitution 31 July

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HNZ24 Media Release

MEDIA RELEASE: #HNZ24 SETS OUT THE PATH TO “BECOMING THE INDUSTRY OF CHOICE”

MEDIA RELEASE

30 July 2024

 

#HNZ24 SETS OUT THE PATH TO “BECOMING THE INDUSTRY OF CHOICE”

#HNZ24, the Hospitality NZ conference and trade show…

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Media Peoples Awards for Excellence

MEDIA RELEASE: THE PEOPLE LEADING OUR HOSPITALITY SCENE ARE CELEBRATED

MEDIA RELEASE

30 July 2024

 

THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS: THE PEOPLE LEADING OUR HOSPITALITY SCENE ARE CELEBRATED AT THE HOSPITALITY NZ AWARDS FOR…

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Hospitality New Zealand 2023 - 2024 Annual Report

Hospitality New Zealand 2023 - 2024 Annual Report

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TOAD HALL BEST CAFE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AT THE FORE

TOAD HALL | New Zealand's best cafe with sustainability at the fore

If you ask anyone in the sun-kissed, vibrant seaside town of Motueka where to go to eat, they’ll point you in the direction of TOAD Hall. 

Once a…

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TALA | A modern Samoan dining experience like no other

TALA is one of those restaurants you visit for more than simply the food. From the moment you walk in, to the moment you leave, TALA leaves a lasting…

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Trust makes everything taste better: MPI Food Safety Toolkit

Trust makes everything taste better

How important is food safety to your customers? What happens if you break their trust in you getting food safety…

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Marlborough Branch President Update

MEDIA RELEASE

27 June 2024

 

Stacey Goodwin is our Branch President of the picturesque region known best for its Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough…

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