Stay ahead in the hospitality and accommodation sector with the latest updates from Hospitality New Zealand.

Our News & Media section offers a comprehensive view of industry developments, including our latest media releases, member updates and stories, expert opinions, and emerging trends.

Keep informed and connected with valuable insights that impact your business and the broader industry.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality innovator to open Hospitality New Zealand conference

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7 June 2023

 

Hospitality innovator to open Hospitality New Zealand conference

One of the driving forces behind Australia’s biggest…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ appoints Steve Armitage as Chief Executive

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2 June 2023

 

Hospitality NZ appoints Steve Armitage as Chief Executive

Hospitality NZ President Nick Keene has today announced…

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Retail and hospitality construction and maintenance is a diverse and vibrant market with a wide range of project sizes, types, and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Finalists announced for Hospitality Awards for Excellence

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23 May 2023

 

Finalists announced for Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence 2023

Finalists for the prestigious 25th year…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Budget does little for struggling small businesses, says HNZ

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18 May 2023

 

Budget does little for struggling small businesses, says Hospitality NZ

Budget 2023 does not do enough to further…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Announcing the 25th Anniversary Hospitality New Zealand Awards

Announcing the 25th Anniversary Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence 

Hospitality New Zealand are proud to announce entries are open for…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Auckland Business Chamber Back to Work Grants to Support Business

Back to Work Grants to Support Business Recovery Open For Applications

The Auckland Business Chamber has today opened the Back to Work grants for…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Westpac offers temporary overdrafts & $1m Small Business Fund...

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16 February 2023

 

Westpac offers temporary overdrafts for customers affected by severe weather

Westpac NZ is welcoming Government…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ welcomes financial support for businesses impacted

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9 February 2023

 

Hospitality NZ welcomes financial support for businesses impacted by flooding

The Government’s $5 million support…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Government refusal to put chefs on Green List will hurt hospo...

MEDIA RELEASE

12 December 2022

 

Government refusal to put chefs on Green List will hurt hospitality businesses, customers.

Hard-hit hospitality…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ pays tribute to industry icon Michael Friend

MEDIA RELEASE

30 November 2022

 

Hospitality NZ pays tribute to industry icon Michael Friend

Hospitality New Zealand has paid tribute to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality sector employment agreement will be ‘scarily complex’

16 November 2022

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Hospitality sector employment agreement will be ‘scarily complex’

 

A “Fair Pay” Agreement between workers and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality New Zealand welcomes move to allow skilled chefs

MEDIA RELEASE

9 October 2022

 

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes move to allow skilled chefs into NZ

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality New Zealand welcomes imminent announcement on skilled migrant chefs criteria to include industry experience

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7 October 2022

 

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes imminent announcement on skilled migrant chefs criteria to include industry…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Industries team up to encourage winter workers to stay in NZ

MEDIA RELEASE

28 September 2022

 

Industries team up to encourage winter workers to stay in NZ for summer 

Industries struggling to find staff…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality welcomes public holiday to mourn Queen despite cost

MEDIA RELEASE

12 September 2022

 

Hospitality welcomes public holiday to mourn Queen despite cost

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality welcomes removal of traffic light system

MEDIA RELEASE

12 September 2022

 

Hospitality welcomes removal of traffic light system

Removing the Covid-19 traffic light system is the best…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Best Live Entertainment Venue goes to… Haere-roa

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28/07/2022

 

Best Live Entertainment Venue goes to… Haere-roa

At this year’s Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence. The…

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