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: 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

MEDIA RELEASE

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

MEDIA RELEASE

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...

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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....

MEDIA RELEASE

5/07/2022

Accommodation NZ disappointed LGNZ joining case, fears wider agenda

Accommodation NZ is extremely disappointed Local…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality wages jump 9% to pass Living Wage

MEDIA RELEASE

29 June 2022

 

Hospitality wages jump 9% to pass Living Wage

Wages and salaries across the hospitality sector continue to increase…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ calls on Parliament to send Easter trading Bill...

MEDIA RELEASE

29 June 2022

 

Hospitality NZ calls on Parliament to send Easter trading Bill to select committee

Hospitality New Zealand is…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ welcomes immigration transition plan

MEDIA RELEASE

29 June 2022

Hospitality NZ calls on Parliament to send Easter trading Bill to select committee

Hospitality New Zealand is calling…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Finalists for the Lion Hospitality Award for Excellence announced

Media Release

17 June 2022

 

Finalists for the Lion Hospitality Award for Excellence announced

New Zealand's best hospitality and accommodation…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ thanks Kris Faafoi for work during Covid

Media Release

13 June 2022

Hospitality NZ thanks Kris Faafoi for work during Covid

Hospitality New Zealand acknowledges outgoing Immigration…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality New Zealand conference to feature star speakers...

Media Release

3 June 2022

 

Hospitality New Zealand conference to feature star speakers from US, UK, Australia

A host of star hospitality…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Record number of entries chase Hospitality Awards for Excellence

MEDIA RELEASE

27 May 2022

 

Record number of entries chase Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence

A record number of entries have been received…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ welcomes immigration transition plan

MEDIA RELEASE

10 May 2022 

 

Hospitality NZ welcomes immigration transition plan 

Hospitality New Zealand is pleased the Government has heard its…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Industry Conference to look forward not back

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6 May 2022

 

Industry Conference to look forward not back.

The New Zealand Hospitality Conference is back in-person in July after a…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Entries open for Hospitality Awards for Excellence

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22 April 2022

 

Entries open for Hospitality Awards for Excellence.

The prestigious Hospitality Awards for Excellence, which…

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