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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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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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MEDIA RELEASE: Changes to working holiday and visa rules will boost hospitality

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21/08/2022

 

Changes to working holiday and visa rules will boost hospitality

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes moves to allow…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality legend Peter Norrie inducted into Hall of Fame

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02/08/2022

 

Hospitality legend Peter Norrie inducted into Hall of Fame

Wellington hospitality legend Peter Norrie has been…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ congratulates winners of people category awards

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04/07/2022

 

Hospitality NZ congratulates winners of people category awards

Hospitality New Zealand congratulates the winners of…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Turn Up The Heat - A month of Spicy Sounds, Sights and Bites in..

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02/08/2022

Turn Up The Heat - A month of Spicy Sounds, Sights and Bites in Ōtautahi Christchurch Central City
This August, Ōtautahi…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Cargo Gantley’s Pub & Cafe is Supreme Winner at Lion Awards for..

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27/07/2022

 

Cargo Gantley’s Pub & Cafe wins Supreme Award at Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence

Cargo Gantley’s Pub & Cafe…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ programme develops leaders for the future

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27/07/2022

 

Hospitality NZ programme develops leaders for the future

Hospitality New Zealand has announced a programme which…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ launches the Responsible Service of Alcohol...

MEDIA RELEASE

26/07/2022

 

Hospitality NZ launches the Responsible Service of Alcohol Standards to support Harm Minimisation  

Hospitality New…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Accommodation NZ disappointed LGNZ joining case, fears wider....

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5/07/2022

Accommodation NZ disappointed LGNZ joining case, fears wider agenda

Accommodation NZ is extremely disappointed Local…

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