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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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Noel Leeming EV Chargers: More than a power move for your business

A surge of innovation is electrifying the automotive industry, quite literally. With electric vehicles (EVs) quickly becoming the driving force of the future, businesses have a unique opportunity to…

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Media Release: Hospitality’s Importance Recognised By Incoming Government

MEDIA RELEASE

24 November 2023

Media Release: Hospitality’s Importance Recognised By Incoming Government

 

Hospitality industry “ready and…

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Media Release: Rugby World Cup 2023 provides boost to New Zealand’s hospitality

MEDIA RELEASE

7 September 2023

 

Media Release: Rugby World Cup 2023 provides boost to New Zealand’s hospitality sector

 

Although the final…

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Picking the right integrated payment solution for your online bookings

Picking the right integrated payment solution for your online bookings

By Nicole Irschick, General Manager, Seekom

Online bookings make up a large…

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MEDIA RELEASE: National Party tourism announcements are promising signals for...

MEDIA RELEASE

7 September 2023

 

MEDIA RELEASE: National Party tourism announcements are promising signals for hospitality

Hospitality New…

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PARTNER ARTICLE: Why the cost of insurance is rising

Your home, contents and motor insurance premiums are likely to increase substantially this year as insurers raise premiums in response to cost…

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Digital Boost launches new video series to give hospitality businesses a boost

Over 50 videos have been added to the free Digital Boost platform to teach hospitality staff across New Zealand about digital tools that they could…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Rugby World Cup licensing legislation welcomed

MEDIA RELEASE

20 July 2023

 

Rugby World Cup licensing legislation welcomed

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes legislation that allows venues to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Minister of Hospitality among seven asks of next Government

MEDIA RELEASE

21 June 2023

 

Minister of Hospitality among seven asks of next Government

A Minister of Hospitality is just one of seven asks the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality New Zealand applies to become FPA bargaining agent

20 June 2023

Media Release

 

Hospitality New Zealand applies to become FPA bargaining agent.

Hospitality New Zealand has applied to become the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality innovator to open Hospitality New Zealand conference

MEDIA RELEASE

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

MEDIA RELEASE

2 June 2023

 

Hospitality NZ appoints Steve Armitage as Chief Executive

Hospitality NZ President Nick Keene has today announced…

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Partner Advertisement - Retail and Hospitality sector with Dulux World of Colour

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

MEDIA RELEASE

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

MEDIA RELEASE

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...

Media Release

16 February 2023

 

Westpac offers temporary overdrafts for customers affected by severe weather

Westpac NZ is welcoming Government…

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