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The introduction of nine new industry-led subjects into the National Curriculum for Years 12-13 will help strengthen pathways from secondary school into vocational careers, says Hospitality New…
Major food and drink festivals are set to provide a welcome winter boost for many hospitality businesses in August. Restaurant Month in Auckland, Visa Wellington On a Plate and Beervana in the…
New Zealand restaurants have been recognised on the world stage tonight, with fifteen restaurants being awarded MICHELIN stars at the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Restaurant New Zealand announcement. The…
The winners of the 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Business Awards for Excellence have been announced – and include both long-time favourites and stand-out newcomers. The winners were recognised at…
The 124th AGM of Hospitality NZ was held in Rotorua during HNZ26. John Hellebrekers (Auckland) has been confirmed as Chair of the National Committee for another term. Jeremy Smith (Wellington) has…
The people behind some of the country’s best hospitality and accommodation businesses have been recognised at the 2026 People’s Awards for Excellence held in Rotorua tonight. Proudly sponsored by DB…
The country’s largest hospitality and accommodation conference, HNZ26, opened its doors today at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua, bringing together the people, ideas, and technologies shaping the…
Yachting New Zealand and Hospitality New Zealand have today announced a 12-month pilot programme, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration between…
The stage is being set for HNZ26. In just six-weeks-time, the country’s largest hospitality and accommodation conference will bring together the people, ideas, and technologies shaping the future of…
The results are in for the 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence with the finalists including everything from familiar world-class venues to boutique new entrants. LION Hospitality…
Ōtautahi Christchurch is set to cap off a major month of major events this weekend, with the Super Rugby Pacific ‘super round’ set to officially open the long-awaited One NZ Stadium. Super Round 2026…
Running an accommodation business today is more complex than ever. Operators are navigating shifting demand patterns, rising operating costs, ongoing labour constraints and increasingly sophisticated…
Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) is thrilled with recent legislative changes which remove confusion around trading restrictions for a number of New Zealand public holidays - including Easter…
Efforts to tackle food waste in Wellington’s hospitality industry have taken a major step forward following funding from Wellington City Council. Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) successfully…
Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) and the Brewers Guild of New Zealand, along with the Brewers Association, are urging the Government to introduce a 50% reduction in excise tax on draught beer…
Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) is welcoming the introduction of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill, announced today by Associate Minister of…
Hospitality industry leaders and Government representatives have gathered at Parliament this week for the 2026 Hospitality Summit to work together on solutions that will strengthen the future of the…
