Hospitality NZ advocates on your behalf with National and Local Government, as well as key industry stakeholders, to ensure that our members' concerns and views are clearly heard. This includes regular in-person meetings and the written submissions you'll find below.

We speak for a sector that directly contributes $6.8 billion to New Zealand’s economy and supports 137,000 jobs. The halo effect of hospitality contributes to nearly triple the economic output and double the number of jobs.

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The magic of mixology at Parasol & Swing

Overlooking Auckland's iconic Viaduct Harbour, Parasol & Swing is a true destination bar. Inspired by the adventurous spirit of…

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The Fat Duck: Local flavours and global ambitions

Local flavours and global ambitions at The Fat Duck Nestled amidst the stunning scenery of Te Anau, The Fat Duck isn't your average gastropub. Here, chef and owner Cam Davies, along with his partner…

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Media Release: Business groups unite in calling for time out on Wellington CBD roadworks

14 October 2024 Three business associations are calling on Wellington City Council to review its CBD roadworks programme, taking into account the likely impacts on city businesses during these…

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Hospitality NZ Submission to MBIE on AEWV Consultation

Hospitality NZ was asked to submit on Phase Two of the Accredited Employer Work Visa review. We emphasised that engaging with the immigration system requires significant investment, and therefore the…

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Hospitality NZ Submission to MOH on Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm

Hospitality NZ submitted the Ministry of Health’s Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm and the Problem Gambling Levy.  We opposed an…

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Centrix Hospitality Update - September 2024

The hospitality sector continues to face significant challenges as company insolvencies rise across New Zealand. In August 2024, 261 businesses went…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Visa Processing Delays Pressure Hospitality and Tourism Sectors

Hospitality New Zealand says Immigration New Zealand’s acknowledgement that changes are required to improve visa processing delays is well overdue.

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VISIBILITY – The surprising and not surprising impacts to your business

Visibility – the surprising and not surprising impacts to your business
Hey Everyone! Amy here again from Rooms Online bringing you some tips and…

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Economic Outlook and Industry Overview - Shamubeel Eaqub

Presented by Shamubeel Eaqub, this insightful session explores the current economic trends impacting the hospitality and accommodation industry. Gain…

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Branch President Update: Auckland

Auckland’s branch of Hospitality New Zealand overview of the past twelve months and looking forward
The past year actually mirrored many of the…

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Entries open for the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards

Entries open for the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards
The search is on once again for New Zealand’s culinary crown jewels…

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The prohibitive price of alfresco dining

The prohibitive price of alfresco dining
Steve Armitage, Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive
You’d be hard pressed to find a more stunning…

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AHICE 2024: Insights from a Changing Tourism Landscape By Troy Clarry

Last week, Te Pae in Christchurch hosted the annual Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), drawing a vibrant crowd eager to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: RETURN TO OFFICE WORKING A BOOST FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR

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23 September 2024

 

RETURN TO OFFICE WORKING A BOOST FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR 

The Government’s announcement that it wants to see…

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The Hotel Britomart: A Sustainable Luxury Experience

The Hotel Britomart: A Sustainable Luxury Experience Nestled in the heart of Auckland's vibrant Britomart precinct, The Hotel Britomart is not just another lavish destination. It’s an experience…

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Hospitality New Zealand Submission to MOE on Vocational Education and Training Reform

Hospitality NZ welcomes to the opportunity to comment on the “Consultation on proposed changes to the Vocational Education and Training (VET…

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Aaron Mills: A Journey Through Hospitality and a Bright Future for Hawke's Bay

Aaron Mills

Aaron Mills, a proud Hawke’s Bay native, began his journey in hospitality at the young age of 17, securing his first role as a porter at…

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Submission to Commerce Commission on Retail Payment Systems

Hospitality New Zealand provided a Submission to the Commerce Commission on Retail Payment Systems. We welcome the Commerce Commission’s…

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The GST “App Tax” is here to stay

The GST “App Tax” is back, but in reality it was never gone – What does this mean for Hotels/Motels/Short Stay Accommodation Providers?

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Mastering Room Pricing: Finding the sweet spot!

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Mastering Room Pricing: Finding the sweet spot!

When you think revenue you think pricing, and outside of online…

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MEDIA RELEASE: HOSPITALITY NZ STRENGTHENS MEMBER SUPPORT THROUGH EMA PARTNERSHIP

HOSPITALITY NZ STRENGTHENS MEMBER SUPPORT THROUGH EMA PARTNERSHIP 

Hospitality New Zealand has strengthened its support for its members through a…

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MEDIA RELEASE: NEW ZEALAND’S BEST HOSPITALITY AND ACCOMMODATION VENUES ANNOUNCED

MEDIA RELEASE

31 July 2024

 

WHERE TO EAT, DRINK AND SLEEP: NEW ZEALAND’S BEST HOSPITALITY AND ACCOMMODATION VENUES ANNOUNCED

The winners of the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: HOSPITALITY NZ, RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION AND HELMET PARTNERING

HOSPITALITY NZ, RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION AND HELMET PARTNERING TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE INDUSTRY

Hospitality New Zealand, Restaurant…

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Update on Constitution

HNZ Rules Amended Sept 2021

 

Draft 2024 Constitution 31 July

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MEDIA RELEASE: #HNZ24 SETS OUT THE PATH TO “BECOMING THE INDUSTRY OF CHOICE”

MEDIA RELEASE

30 July 2024

 

#HNZ24 SETS OUT THE PATH TO “BECOMING THE INDUSTRY OF CHOICE”

#HNZ24, the Hospitality NZ conference and trade show…

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MEDIA RELEASE: THE PEOPLE LEADING OUR HOSPITALITY SCENE ARE CELEBRATED

MEDIA RELEASE

30 July 2024

 

THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS: THE PEOPLE LEADING OUR HOSPITALITY SCENE ARE CELEBRATED AT THE HOSPITALITY NZ AWARDS FOR…

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Hospitality New Zealand 2023 - 2024 Annual Report

Hospitality New Zealand 2023 - 2024 Annual Report

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TOAD HALL BEST CAFE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AT THE FORE

TOAD HALL | New Zealand's best cafe with sustainability at the fore

If you ask anyone in the sun-kissed, vibrant seaside town of Motueka where to go to eat, they’ll point you in the direction of TOAD Hall. 

Once a…

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TALA | A modern Samoan dining experience like no other

TALA is one of those restaurants you visit for more than simply the food. From the moment you walk in, to the moment you leave, TALA leaves a lasting…

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Trust makes everything taste better: MPI Food Safety Toolkit

Trust makes everything taste better

How important is food safety to your customers? What happens if you break their trust in you getting food safety…

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Marlborough Branch President Update

MEDIA RELEASE

27 June 2024

 

Stacey Goodwin is our Branch President of the picturesque region known best for its Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough…

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Excise Tax Increase in difficult times

MEDIA RELEASE

14 June 2024

 

Brewing and Hospitality sectors concerned about continued alcohol excise increase in difficult economic…

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PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR CONSERVATION AND TOURISM LEVY

A submission was made to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment with comments and recommendations for the proposed changes to the…

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GRAHAM HAWKES’ ILLLUSTRIOUS HOSPITALITY CAREER

Graham Hawkes, also known as “Hawksy”, has seen it all in his 60 odd years in the hospitality industry. His love for the industry began before he…

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Media Release: Budget 2024

MEDIA RELEASE

30 May 2024

 

Budget 2024

Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of tax cuts…

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Media Release: WELLINGTON READY FOR BLOCKBUSTER SPORTING WEEKEND

MEDIA RELEASE

17 May 2024

 

WELLINGTON READY FOR BLOCKBUSTER SPORTING WEEKEND

Wellington hospitality and accommodation businesses are ready to…

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Media Release: HNZ WELCOMES AUCKLAND CENTRAL CITY PARKING CHARGE DELAY

MEDIA RELEASE

15 May 2024

 

HOSPITALITY NZ WELCOMES AUCKLAND CENTRAL CITY PARKING CHARGE DELAY

Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) welcomes…

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12 April 2024

 

TOP HOSPITALITY REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACROSS THE PACIFIC WRAP UP TWO-DAY CONFERENCE IN AUCKLAND

The inaugural…

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Auckland’s Fantail & Turtle named New Zealand’s best gastropub

Fantail & Turtle has been named the supreme champion of the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs at an awards ceremony in Auckland…

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New strategy charts bright future for hospitality in New Zealand

18 March

New strategy charts bright future for hospitality in New Zealand

Hospitality New Zealand releases five-year strategy to support the…

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Submission to MPI on Proposed Food Levy

HNZ submitted on MPI's proposed Food Levy, supporting the work of NZ Food Safety but highlighting questions around added costs, the proposed approach…

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Hospitality New Zealand Strategy – 2024-2029

Hospitality New Zealand Strategy – 2024-2029

Hospitality New Zealand’s five-year strategy was launched in March 2024. 

The strategy is designed to…

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A golden opportunity in sunny Nelson- Freehold going concern

A golden opportunity in sunny Nelson- Freehold going concern with multiple options

 

Waimarie on Riverside is now available for sale as a freehold…

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New Zealand’s Top 50 Gastropubs Revealed: From Historic Establishments to Glitzy

The votes are in for the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards, with the finalists including everything from well-known…

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Speed Queen - A Motel's Secret to Success

TINA AND TONY – A MOTEL SECRET TO SUCCESS

 

In an industry that keeps operators on their toes, motelliers need every bit of help they can get…

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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

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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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SUBMISSION: Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2023)

We wrote to Select Committee in support of the amendments to SSAA allowing venues to host viewings of Rugby World Cup 2023 games in venues outside…

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LETTER: Minister of Internal Affairs on Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Amendment Regulations 2023

LETTER: Minister of Internal Affairs on Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Amendment Regulations 2023

We wrote to Hon Barbara Edmonds…

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SUBMISSION: Climate Change Commission Second Emissions Reduction Plan

We wrote to the Climate Change Commission on their draft advice to the Government regarding a second emissions reduction plan. We reiterated our…

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SUBMISSION: Auckland Council Annual Budget 2023/24

Hospitality NZ submitted on the 2023/24 Auckland Budget consultation, specifically opposing the reduction in funding for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited…

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SUBMISSION: Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting)

Hospitality NZ submitted in support of the SSAA Cellar Door Amendment Bill, supporting a neater licensing system, particularly for wineries who have…

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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

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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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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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Remuneration Survey Pivot Tables 2023

The 2023 Remuneration Survey results are here.

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Union Activity Concerns

Hospitality NZ is concerned about some union activity, relating to the Hospitality Industry Fair Pay Agreement process and to the Commercial Cleaners Fair Pay Agreement process.

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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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Submission: Future of Local Government

Future of Local Government

Hospitality NZ submitted on the Review into the Future of Local Government. We focused our submission on the areas of…

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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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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ welcomes financial support for businesses impacted

MEDIA RELEASE

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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Submission: Future of the Skilled Migrant Category

Future of the Skilled Migrant Category

HNZ submitted on the Future of the Skilled Migrant Category. We shared our frustration with the current…

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

16 November 2022

Media Release

 

Hospitality sector employment agreement will be ‘scarily complex’

 

A “Fair Pay” Agreement between workers and…

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Submission: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022-23, Platform Economy, and Remedial Matters) Bill

Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022-23, Platform Economy, and Remedial Matters) Bill 

Hospitality NZ submitted on the Government's tax proposals…

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Advocacy Update 4/11/2022

ADVOCACY UPDATE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

Fair Pay Agreements

The Fair Pay Agreements Bill passed its third reading in Parliament last week, the last hurdle…

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Fair Pay Agreements Bill: HNZ Letter to Education and Workforce Select Committee

HNZ wrote to the Education and Workforce Select Committee on their Fair Pay Agreements report, following select committee hearings during which many…

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Advocacy Update 14/10/2022

ADVOCACY UPDATE OCTOBER

Here’s a monthly snapshot of Hospitality NZ’s advocacy work.

 

Level 4 Chef’s Qualifications

 

After strong advocacy…

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Submission: He Mahere Tiaki Kaimahi Draft Better Work Action Plan

We have submitted on  He Mahere Tiaki Kaimahi Draft Better Work Action Plan. We have raised concerns regarding the assumption that the industry is…

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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

MEDIA RELEASE

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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Advocacy Update 09/09/2022

The week has had a big advocacy focus on immigration.

We wrote to Minister for Immigration, Michael Wood on the Level 4 qualification requirement…

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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

MEDIA RELEASE

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

MEDIA RELEASE

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

MEDIA RELEASE

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..

MEDIA RELEASE

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...

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....

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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Submission: Container Return Scheme

We submitted on the Container Return Scheme proposals. The costs of the implementation of the scheme will significantly drive up the cost from…

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Submission: Fair Pay Agreement

We submitted on the Fair Pay Agreements Bill. We oppose the introduction of the Bill. The FPA regime will not lead to sustained worker prosperity…

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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

MEDIA RELEASE

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

MEDIA RELEASE

22 April 2022

 

Entries open for Hospitality Awards for Excellence.

The prestigious Hospitality Awards for Excellence, which…

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Submission: New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme

Hospitality NZ does not support an income insurance scheme for New Zealand. We do not believe an income insurance scheme is needed. Compared with…

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New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme

HNZ submitted on MBIE's consultation for an NZ Income Insurance Scheme. We opposed the introduction of the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Move to Orange welcomed by hospitality, recovery will be slow

MEDIA RELEASE

11 April 2022

 

Move to Orange welcomed by hospitality, recovery will be slow

Moving to the Orange setting before Easter is great…

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MEDIA RELEASE: AANZ announces new partnership to help rebuild industry

MEDIA RELEASE

11 April 2022

 

Accommodation Association announces new partnership to help rebuild industry

The Accommodation Association is…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality businesses further gutted as Government stays at Red

MEDIA RELEASE

4 April 2022

 

Hospitality businesses further gutted as Government stays at Red setting indefinitely

Holding the traffic light…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Visitor accommodation changes welcome but rules on building co...

MEDIA RELEASE

01 April 2022

 

Visitor accommodation changes welcome but rules on building consents needed

 

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes…

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MEDIA RELEASE: COVID-19 settings changes do not go far enough

MEDIA RELEASE

23 March 2022

 

COVID-19 settings changes do not go far enough, the increasing capacity cap for venues a waste of time, says…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Earlier opening of border will save many businesses

MEDIA RELEASE

16 March 2022

 

Earlier opening of border will save many businesses, time to get rid of vaccine passes, says Hospitality NZ

The…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality businesses welcome reduction in petrol excise duty

MEDIA RELEASE

14 March 2022

 

Hospitality businesses welcome reduction in petrol excise duty

The 25c reduction in excise duty on petrol is…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Working holiday visas welcome but no silver bullet

MEDIA RELEASE

13 March 2022

 

Working holiday visas welcome but no silver bullet for hospitality

Opening New Zealand’s borders to working…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality and economy will benefit from removal of border...

MEDIA RELEASE

28 February 2022

 

Hospitality and economy will benefit from removal of border self-isolation

The hospitality sector and the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Change to business package will help over half hospo

MEDIA RELEASE

25 February 2022

 

Change to business package will help over half hospo

Today’s adjustment to conditions on the financial package…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Phase 3 pragmatic move for hospitality

24 February 2022

Media Release

 

Phase 3 pragmatic move for hospitality

A move to Phase 3 of the Government’s Omicron response would be good news…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Worst-suffering businesses left out by hospitality package rules

MEDIA RELEASE

22 February 2022

 

Worst-suffering businesses left out by hospitality package rules.

Hospitality NZ has clarified a mystery and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Govt assistance to hospo and accommodation might not be enough

MEDIA RELEASE

21 February 2022

 

Govt assistance to hospo and accommodation might not be enough.

Hospitality NZ is hopeful, but doubtful, that…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Six month "Booking hole" for accommodation - closures considered

MEDIA RELEASE

18 February 2022

 

Six month “Booking hole” for accommodation - closures considered

“The phone has almost stopped ringing. If it…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Prominent Hospitality Brand call for Covid Rule Changes

MEDIA RELEASE

17 February 2022

 

Prominent Hospitality brand call for Covid rule changes

 

Julie White, CEO, Hospitality NZ:

 

Most…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Minimum wage timing could not be worse

MEDIA RELEASE

11 February 2022

 

Minimum wage timing could not be worse 

The timing of a rise in the minimum wage, announced today, couldn’t be…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Border news ‘bitter-sweet’: NZ half-closed for rest of 2022

MEDIA RELEASE

3 February 2022

 

Border news ‘bitter-sweet’: NZ half-closed for rest of 2022

While today’s announcement means the bitter plight of…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Arts and culture Omicron Package should be extended

MEDIA RELEASE

2 February 2022

 

Arts and culture Omicron package should be extended

Every reason the Government has given for its new arts and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Omicron Scare "Worse than Lockdown"

MEDIA RELEASE

1 February 2022

 

Omicron scare “worse than lockdown”

The stand down system for close contacts of people with Covid19 is scaring…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Great news for hospitality in Northland as region moves to Orange

MEDIA RELEASE

20 January 2022

 

Great news for hospitality in Northland as region moves to orange. 

Hospitality and accommodation venues across…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality welcomes Auckland move to orange but still too late..

MEDIA RELEASE

13 December 2021

 

Hospitality welcomes Auckland move to orange but still too late for some

The decision to move Auckland to orange…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality multiplier effect reveals value of industry return

MEDIA RELEASE

1 December 2021

 

Hospitality multiplier effect reveals the value of industry return

Hospitality New Zealand says a new…

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Submission: Retail Payment Systems Bill

We submitted in support of the Bill, agreeing with the proposed reduction in interchange fees, and better regulation on the retail payments…

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Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan

We submitted on the Ministry for the Environment's Emissions Reduction Plan, rejecting the suggested ban on new gas connections, emphasising that we…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Five more months of locked border will see more needless...

MEDIA RELEASE

24 November 2021

 

Five more months of locked border will see more needless casualties, says Hospitality NZ

Delaying the opening of…

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MEDIA RELEASE: QT Auckland wins Supreme Award at Lion Hospitality Awards...

MEDIA RELEASE

23 November 2021

 

QT Auckland wins Supreme Award at Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence.

QT Auckland hotel in the Viaduct…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Rent relief extended for Nelson’s hospitality sector

MEDIA RELEASE

18 November 2021

 

Rent relief extended for Nelson’s hospitality sector.

Nelson City Council will continue rent relief for outdoor…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality ready for business as Auckland reopening date looms

MEDIA RELEASE

15 November 2021

 

Hospitality ready for Business as Auckland re-opening date looms

Hospitality venues and accommodation providers…

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MEDIA RELEASE: We're Ready

MEDIA RELEASE

26 October 2021

 

Hospitality: We’re ready

Hospitality Venues and Accommodation providers throughout the country will next week…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ welcomes ruling invalidating accommodation...

MEDIA RELEASE

10 November 2021

 

Hospitality NZ welcomes ruling invalidating accommodation targeted rate 

Hospitality New Zealand would like to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence to go online on 23 Nov

MEDIA RELEASE

5 November 2021

 

Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence to go online on 23 November.

The 2021 Lion Hospitality Awards for…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Digital gift card launched for use in hospitality venues in NZ

MEDIA RELEASE

27 October 2021

 

Digital gift card launched for use in hospitality venues across NZ

A digital gift card for use in hospitality…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality New Zealand welcomes Government rent relief...

MEDIA RELEASE

27 October 2021

 

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes Government rent relief support announcement

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: The Green Party stands up for hospitality businesses...

MEDIA RELEASE

27 October 2021

 

Property Act changes media release

The Green Party stands up for retailers and hospitality businesses across the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Vaccination Government Mandated

MEDIA RELEASE

26 October 2021

 

Vaccine law for hospitality employees awaited warily

Hospitality NZ says the Government’s intended law to force…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Covid business payments welcomed, and “desperately needed”

MEDIA RELEASE

22 October 2021

Covid business payments welcomed, and “desperately needed” 

Hospitality New Zealand has thanked the Government for…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality vital to social mental health and wellbeing.

MEDIA RELEASE

15 October 2021

 

Hospitality vital to social mental health and wellbeing.

A new international survey has shown the importance of…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ Welcomes Visa Extensions for Onshore Migrants

MEDIA RELEASE

12 October 2021

 

Hospitality New Zealand Welcomes Visa Extensions for Onshore Migrants 

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Industry’s Fury at legal risks over vaccine certificates

MEDIA RELEASE

8 October 2021

 

Industry’s Fury at legal risks over vaccine certificates 

Hospitality NZ agrees with the use of vaccine…

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MEDIA RELEASE: More hospitality businesses face collapse...

MEDIA RELEASE

4 October 2021

 

More hospitality businesses face collapse as alert levels unchanged, Government refuses targeted support

Today’s…

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MEDIA RELEASE: United call for Action

MEDIA RELEASE

4 October 2021

 

BUSINESS GROUPS UNITE IN THEIR CALL FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AUCKLAND IN LEVEL 2

Auckland business groups…

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IMMIGRATION UPDATE - One-off Resident Visa

IMMIGRATION UPDATE - One-off Resident Visa

On 30 September 2021, the Government announced a new one-off residence visa for some temporary work visa…

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MEDIA RELEASE: One-off residence pathway provides certainty to migrants...

MEDIA RELEASE

30 September 2021

One-off residence pathway provides certainty to migrants and business

One-off resident visa for up to 165,000…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality Awards for Excellence set for November at Auckland...

MEDIA RELEASE

29 September 2021

 

Hospitality Awards for Excellence set for November at Auckland Museum

The 2021 Hospitality Awards for…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Surprises for retail & hospitality sectors in government...

MEDIA RELEASE

28 September 2021

 

Surprises for retail & hospitality sectors in government announcements:

- Saliva testing in workplaces…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Alert level changes will do little to ease pain, says Hospitality

MEDIA RELEASE

20 September 2021

 

Alert level changes will do little to ease pain, says Hospitality New Zealand

Today’s changes to alert levels…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Another tough weekend will “nail coffin” for some hospitality

MEDIA RELEASE

18 September 2021

 

Another tough weekend will “nail coffin” for some hospitality

The hospitality sector will lose tens of millions…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality will close next week without clarity on subsidy rules

MEDIA RELEASE

15 September 2021

Hospitality will close next week without clarity on subsidy rules

The hospitality sector has today called on Grant…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Extending Auckland lockdown means more pain

MEDIA RELEASE

13 September 2021

Extending Auckland lockdown means more pain, more urgency for targeted help, says Hospitality New…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality crisis deepens, off the back of Govt discussions

MEDIA RELEASE

10 September 2021

 

Hospitality crisis deepens, off the back of Govt discussions.

Hospitality New Zealand says the Government’s…

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The Voice of the Industry: Covid-19 Media and Advocacy Log

Hospitality New Zealand is engaging with the Government and Media on a daily basis to advocate for our members.

Here are some of the places that our…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Cutting indoor limits another kick in the guts - Julie White

MEDIA RELEASE

6 September 2021

 

Cutting indoor limits for hospitality venues to 50 another kick in guts, says Hospitality New Zealand 

Imposing…

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Immigration New Zealand - Variation of Conditions on work Visas

New Variation of Conditions Form Online

Work visa holders can now apply online for a Variation of Conditions of their visa - staff will be able to…

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Letter to Ministers from Hospitality New Zealand - 3 September 2021

Letter from Hospitality New Zealand to Ministers

3 September 2021

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MEDIA RELEASE: New members appointed to Nelson Tasman Regional Skills Leadership

MEDIA RELEASE

1 September 2021

 

New members appointed to Nelson Tasman Regional Skills Leadership Group

The Government has recently appointed…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality’s plea: operators at breaking point

MEDIA RELEASE

2 September 2021

 

Hospitality’s plea: operators at breaking point, many will fail without immediate, targeted Government…

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MEDIA RELEASE: New Zealand Hospitality Summit postponed to next year

MEDIA RELEASE

23 August 2021

 

New Zealand Hospitality Summit postponed to next year

The inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit - Te Tihi o…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Alert Level 4 lockdown devastating news for hospitality sector

MEDIA RELEASE

17 August 2021

 

Alert Level 4 lockdown devastating news for the hospitality sector, says Hospitality New Zealand

The Level 4…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality New Zealand welcomes Covid plan

MEDIA RELEASE

12 August 2021

 

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes Covid plan – now let’s get on with it

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Government sets out plan to reconnect New Zealanders to the world

MEDIA RELEASE

12 August 2021

 

Government sets out plan to reconnect New Zealanders to the world

Vaccination rollout will speed up, with all…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Government releases expert advice on Reconnect

MEDIA RELEASE

11 August 2021

 

Government releases expert advice on Reconnecting New Zealanders

Group recommends phased re-opening of border
More…

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MEDIA RELEASE: New Zealand Hospitality Summit speakers, think tanks to focus on

 

MEDIA RELEASE

4 August 2021

 

New Zealand Hospitality Summit speakers, think tanks to focus on future

A line-up of industry speakers and think…

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Commercial Ratepayers are not a Cash Cow

Commercial Ratepayers are not a Cash Cow

by Julie White, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand

Funding and financing have long been a hot…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Quarantine-free suspension will lead to thousands of cancellation

MEDIA RELEASE

23 July 2021

 

Quarantine-free suspension will lead to thousands of cancellations within the hospitality industry, says Hospitality…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ - Immigration NZ Essential Skills Extension

MEDIA RELEASE

16 July 2021

 

Extending Essential Skills visas and simplifying the processes is welcomed by the hospitality sector.

Hospitality…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Finalists for Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence 2021

 

MEDIA RELEASE

14 July 2021

 

Finalists for Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence

Finalists for this year’s Hospitality Awards for…

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The right insurance to help an Auckland restaurant after fire

When a fire caused by self-igniting rags destroyed an Auckland restaurant, SMARTpak insurance cover and local support helped get the business running…

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Fire Evacuation Schemes

Several weeks ago, the HNZ Canterbury branch held a meeting with the local Fire Service to talk about Evacuation schemes. This is a timely reminder…

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Why your UX is the most important digital strategy in 2021

 

Did you know that the way customers interact and make a booking on your website is no longer valid? Are you driving guests directly onto an OTA or…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ - Travel Pause, Wellington Alert Level 2 Extended

MEDIA RELEASE

27 June 2021

 

Cancellations started within hours of the quarantine free travel bubble paused, says Hospitality New Zealand

The…

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COVID UPDATE - Resurgence Support Payment

Resurgence Support Payments

The Resurgence Support Payment (RSP) is a payment to help support viable and ongoing business or organisations due to a…

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COVID UPDATE Trans-Tasman Bubble Suspended

COVID-19 Response Update for 26 June 2021

 Key things to note:

Quarantine Free Travel from all Australian states and territories will be paused…

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MEDIA RELEASE: No positive COVID-19 cases reported in Wellington

MEDIA RELEASE

24 June 2021

  

COVID-19 update from the New Zealand Government

No positive COVID-19 cases reported in Wellington

There are no…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality businesses swing into action on Alert Level 2

MEDIA RELEASE

23 June 2021

 

Hospitality businesses swing into action on Alert Level 2.

The Covid Alert Level 2 order for the Wellington region…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ - Ban on Gas

MEDIA RELEASE

22 June 2021

 

Ban new gas connections would hurt hospitality industry, says Hospitality New Zealand

Hospitality New Zealand is…

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Ministry of Health- Vaccination Roll Out

Ministry of Health update

21 JUNE 2021

 

Everyone in New Zealand aged 16 and over is eligible for free COVID-19 vaccination, regardless of visa or…

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Hospitality NZ- Fair Pay Agreements

 

FAIR PAY AGREEMENTS

15 JUNE 2021

 

Fair Pay Agreements

The Government plans to introduce “Fair Pay Agreements”, which is a new system for…

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Mark your diary: Just 3 days to go before Fine Food New Zealand

Live events are back with a bang and just as well, too. With Fine Food New Zealand bringing together the hospitality, foodservice, beverage, catering…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ - skills shortages, visa extension

MEDIA RELEASE

10 June 2021

 

Hospitality skills shortages at crisis level says Hospitality New Zealand

Extending working holiday visas by six…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality Summit focuses on best of industry, future path

MEDIA RELEASE

4 June 2021

 

Hospitality Summit focuses on best of industry, future path

‘The Future of Hospitality - Building Forward’ is the…

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Waimakariri

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Tauranga

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Whanganui

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Wellington

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Upper Hutt

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - South Wairarapa

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Palmerston North

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Horowhenua

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Waitaki

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Timaru

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Gore

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ's new training platform could be game-changer

MEDIA RELEASE

3 June 2021

 

Hospitality New Zealand’s new training platform could be game-changer for industry

An online training platform by…

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UPDATED: The Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill

Updated: 2 June 2021

The Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill was passed by Parliament on 19 May 2021, amending the Holidays Act. It…

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Submission on Supporting Sustainable Freedom Camping in Aotearoa New Zealand

HNZ  submitted on MBIE's consultation on Supporting sustainable freedom camping. We supported Proposal 1: Make it mandatory for freedom camping in a…

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Southland

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Dunedin

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Central Otago

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Clutha

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Auckland

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Ashburton

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Christchurch

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Selwyn

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Rotorua

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Queenstown Lakes

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Tasman

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Grey

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Nelson

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Marlborough

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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Long Term Plan Submission 2021 - Buller

The full submission by Hospitality New Zealand on this Long Term Plan is available for download below.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Target industry support and vulnerable communities fund

MEDIA RELEASE

6th May 2021

 

Target industry support and vulnerable communities fund, a plan for future exactly what industry needs, says…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ appoints Jonathan Alve as Operations Manager

MEDIA RELEASE

26th April 2021

Hospitality NZ appoints Jonathan Alve as Operations Manager

Hospitality New Zealand has appointed Jonathan Alve as…

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Making the border stronger

The Government is taking significant additional steps to make our borders even safer, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

“New…

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Meeting with Minister Faafoi over urgent action on migrant visas

There’s no doubt the opening of the trans-Tasman travel bubble in April was the best news hospitality businesses have had for 12 months. 

Even…

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Recommendations to change the Holidays Act

In 2018 the Government set up a Taskforce to suggest improvements to the Holidays Act 2003 (“the Act”). It reported its recommendations in 2019, but it was not until earlier this year that the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: HNZ supports refusal of off-licence over migrant exploitation

MEDIA RELEASE

16th April 2021

 

Hospitality NZ supports refusal of off-licence over migrant exploitation

Hospitality NZ strongly supports the…

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A one stop shop Summit will feature best hospitality and chefs have to offer

MEDIA RELEASE

16th April 2021

A one stop shop Summit will feature best hospitality and chefs have to offer

Hospitality NZ and NZChefs Association…

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New Version of NZ COVID Tracer due in the stores Thursday 8th April

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MEDIA RELEASE: Immigration flexibility welcomed by hospitality businesses

MEDIA RELEASE

8th April 2021

 

Extending immigration flexibility welcomed by hospitality businesses

Hospitality businesses struggling to find…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Opening of Trans-Tasman Bubble

MEDIA RELEASE

6 April 2021

 

Opening of trans-Tasman bubble wonderful news, says Hospitality NZ 

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the opening of…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality sector looks to big Easter

MEDIA RELEASE

1 April 1, 2021

 

Hospitality sector looks to big Easter as survey shows earnings down at least 25% for many over summer

The…

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Holidays (Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage) Amendment

The Holidays Act has been amended by the Holidays (Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage) Amendment Bill (No.2), passed on 24 March, granted royal assent last week, and deemed effective as of March 31…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality welcomes futures report

MEDIA RELEASE

26 March 2021

 

Hospitality welcomes futures report

Hospitality NZ welcomes the Interim report for the Tourism Futures Taskforce…

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Release of Tourism Futures Taskforce Report

The Tourism Futures Taskforce was established in May 2020 to lead the thinking on the future of tourism in New Zealand Aotearoa. 

The Taskforce was…

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Letter to Climate Change Commission

HNZ submitted on the Climate Change Commission's draft advice, emphasising the fact that restricting or banning use of natural gas across the economy…

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HNZ welcome targeted support, cautions against unnecessary structural change

MEDIA RELEASE

19 March 2021

 

Targeted Government support for the hardest-hit tourism and hospitality regions is a most welcome move that is not…

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Visibility, control & ease. Genesis helps tavern owner tap into usage

New Zealand prides itself on its famously world-class hospitality sector. No one epitomises that more than the team at The Riverhead, NZ’s oldest…

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Record $31 billion investment to help Auckland build back better

Press Release: Hon Michael Wood (Minister of Transport, MP for Mount Roskill), Mayor Phil Goff (Auckland Council)

New Community Connect initiative…

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Submission on Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products

HNZ has submitted on the Ministry of Health's Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products proposals for regulation consultation. 

We only…

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COVID Update - PubTAB / ClubTAB , Sun 28 Feb 21

Level 3 restrictions are now in effect in Auckland with all TAB Retail outlets within the Auckland region required to be closed. The rest of the…

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Devastating news, hospitality businesses will be hit very hard by 2nd lockdown.

MEDIA RELEASE

The decision tonight by the Government to take Auckland back into Level 3 lockdown, and the rest of New Zealand into level 2, for…

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Strengthening your Cyber Security

This content is supplied by Hospitality New Zealand Banking Partner, Westpac.

Every business should be prepared for a cyber attack.

Businesses are…

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Government eases visa restrictions for visitors in New Zealand

Media Release: Hon Kris Faafoi (Minister of Immigration)

Two month automatic visitor visa extension for most visitor visa holders
Temporary waiver…

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Push for sustainable tourism gathers pace

Media Release:

Hon Stuart Nash (Minister of Tourism) and Hon Kiri Allan (Minister of Conservation)

The Tourism and Conservation Ministers say…

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Submission: Regulating to Reduce Merchant Service Fees

Below is our submission that was submitted on 18 February 2021, on regulating to reduce merchant service fees. 

We've worked closely with Retail NZ…

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Fears for hospitality job safety amid Auckland coronavirus lockdown

WATCH INTERVIEW WITH HOSPITALITY NEW ZEALAND CE JULIE WHITE HERE.

Auckland was placed in alert level 3 for a period of at least 72 hours on Sunday…

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Business support under COVID resurgence confirmed

“Since the scheme was announced in December we have decided to make a change to the payment – reducing the time over which a revenue drop is assessed…

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LETTER: Urgent Targeted Support During COVID-19 Alert Level 3 Lockdown

Hospitality New Zealand today sent a letter to Hon Grant Robertson, Hon Chris Hipkins and Hon Stuart Nash requesting urgent targeted support during…

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Prime Minister’s statement on alert level changes

Good evening

Cabinet has met this evening to make decisions on our response to the three cases reported earlier within a household in…

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TAB - Delays on Direct Debit Processing

Due to the lockdown we are aware that you may not have had time to bank your TAB monies.

Settlement Statements advising of TAB monies owed will be…

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Govt ready to back business if there’s a COVID resurgence

The Government is putting in place support for affected businesses in case there is a resurgence of COVID-19.

“We want to provide certainty to…

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AANZ Advocacy Update (2/2/21)

AANZ has convened two meetings with a variety of the Accommodation Associations to discuss a campaign against Bed Taxes. The associations involved…

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Submission to Education & Workforce Select Committee - Holidays Act (Sick Leave)

Hospitality New Zealand expressed our concern on the increase of sick leave from 5 days to 10 days, on the basis that this was not fit-for-purpose in…

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Submission to Tertiary Education Commission on Services WDC Order of Council

Hospitality New Zealand supported the name, coverage and governance of the WDC. We raised concern that engagement mechanisms had not yet been agreed…

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Tasmanian tourism campaign launches in NZ

Tourism Tasmania has launched its latest marketing campaign in New Zealand, inviting our Kiwi neighbours to Come Down for Air.

The impact on the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ establishes formal working relationship with Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA)

Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) has established a formal partnership with the Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA) to share ideas and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Immigration New Zealand Visa Relief

Hospitality NZ welcomes the Government’s changes to visa settings to allow onshore migrants to help fill labour shortages.

“This is a game changer…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Be kind, be patient in hospitality venues this summer

BE KIND, BE PATIENT:  This is the key message from hospitality venues across the region this season. 

One of the ongoing and longer-term impacts of…

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Letter to Hon David Parker - Container Return Scheme

Hospitality New Zealand wrote to Minister Parker to express our concern on the process of developing a Container Return Scheme(CRS) for New…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Support for the industry to build skills and keep people in jobs

A pilot training programme will offer up to 200 hospitality workers the opportunity to train and upskill while still employed and help lift the skill…

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Letter to Minister of Immigration, Hospitality Skills Shortages

Hospitality New Zealand wrote to Minister Faafoi on skills shortage within the hospitality industry. We advocated for the immediate solution of…

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Letter to Minister of Workplace Relations, Michael Wood - Sick Leave Allowance

Hospitality New Zealand wrote to Minister Wood on the increase of sick leave entitlement to 10 days. We advocated for pro-rating the sick leave…

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MEDIA RELEASE: HNZ Re-establishes Accommodation Association New Zealand

Hospitality New Zealand today announced the re-establishment of Accommodation Association New Zealand (AANZ), to fulfil the growing demand for…

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MEDIA RELEASE: HNZ welcomes collaboration with backpacker & youth accommodation

Hospitality New Zealand (HNZ) and the Backpacker Youth and Adventure Tourism Association (BYATA) have concluded a consultation period and this week…

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Briefing for the Incoming Minister

Prior to the 2020 Election, Hospitality NZ provided party candidates with ‘Let’s Talk Hospitality’, outlining the sector’s top priorities for an…

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MEDIA RELEASE: HNZ pleased tourism portfolio stays with a senior Minister

“Hospitality New Zealand welcomes incoming Minister Nash to its tourism portfolio and looks forward to working closely with him including elevating…

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Opinion: Data Security and the Importance of Privacy

This opinion was provided by Simon Casey, Director at Seekom, a Hospitality New Zealand partner. 

Privacy is an issue that no Software as a Service…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Sally Attfield joins HNZ to spearhead accommodation sector plans

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the formal appointment of Sally Attfield as General Manager – Accommodation, based at the National Service Centre in…

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Prepare for the payments revolution

This article is provided by Westpac, Strategic Partner of Hospitality New Zealand.

How can you get your business ready for the digital future?

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Submission on the Hamilton (Trading in) Public Places Policy

Submission on the Hamilton (Trading in) Public Places Policy: November 2020

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Submission on Proposed 2020 Gaming Venues Policy

Submission to Wellington City Council on Proposed 20202 Gaming Venues Policy

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Submission on Proposed 2020 Gaming Venues Policy

Submission to New Plymouth District Council on Proposed 20202 Gaming Venues Policy

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Affordable Employee Accommodation - Community Housing Trust

Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes District continue to see a decrease in affordable staff accommodation. Glen Christiansen (Branch President…

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Queenstown Visitor Levy

Hospitality NZ opposed the Queenstown Lakes District Council's vistor levy - which was put to the public via a non-binding referendum. Hospitality NZ…

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Peer-to-Peer Accommodation

Hospitality NZ Souther Canterbury Branch has implored the Council to add more urgency to leveling the playing field for Accommodation providers in…

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Home-share Accommodation Consultation

Verbal Deputation made to full Council to support pre-notification engagement with the public on home share accommodation. The Canterbury Branch…

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Pan Tax Implementation

Hospitality NZ Westland Branch advocated against the introduction of a pan tax to accommodation providers. The Branch was successful in this…

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Peer-to-Peer Accommodation

Buller Branch Executive met with Local Government and Buller District Council about the shortfall of long-term rental accommodation in the region due…

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Peer-to-Peer Accommodation

Hospitality NZ Taranaki Branch has called on council for regulations to be put on the hundreds of rooms and properties being rented out on…

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Night Noodle Markets

Hospitality NZ Canterbury Branch has loudly opposed extensions to the Night Noodle Markets in Christchurch in consideration of the financial impacts…

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Central City Residential Development Contributions Rebate Scheme Criteria 2020

Hospitality NZ Canterbury Branch submitted that allowing Property Developers to financially benefit from the Residential Development Contributions…

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Don't Guess the Yes - Sexual Assault Prevention Campaign

The Wellington Branch continued the Don’t Guess The Yes Sexual Assault Prevention campaign from the previous year into 2019 with further training for…

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Submission on Proposed Draft Fees and Charges 20-21 - Whangarei

The Northland Branch of Hospitality New Zealand provided a submission to the Whangarei council on proposed draft fees and charges 20-21. 

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Submission on Proposed Draft Fees and Charges 20-21 - Far North

The Northland Branch of Hospitality New Zealand provided a submission to the Far North council on proposed draft fees and charges 20-21. 

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Code of Conduct for Landlords

Hospitality New Zealand wrote to Minister of Justice Andrew Little urgently requesting assistance for commercial business tenants by adopting a Code…

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COVID-19 Lock down and Commercial Tenancies

Hospitality New Zealand wrote to Finance Minister Grant Robertson outlining urgent concerns facing Hospitality and Tourism businesses during the…

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Local Government Annual Plans and COVID-19

Hospitality New Zealand wrote to all Council's seeking urgent assistance for Hospitality and Tourism businesses across a number of issues.

These…

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International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy Submission

Hospitality New Zealand International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy; Electronic Travel Authority; and Immigration Fees and Levies…

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Gambling Harm Strategy Submission September 2018

Hospitality New Zealand Gambling Harm Strategy Submission September 2018.

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Hospitality New Zealand Tourism Strategy submission

Hospitality New Zealand Tourism Strategy submission.

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Local Funding and Financing submission

Local Funding and Financing submission.

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Protecting businesses and consumers against unfair commercial practices

Protecting businesses and consumers against unfair commercial practices - Submission

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Hospitality New Zealand submission on IRD proposal

Hospitality New Zealand submission on IRD proposal to simplify tax obligations for short stay accommodation providers, hosting through websites such…

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Hospitality New Zealand submission on Reform of Vocational Education

Hospitality NZ made a submission to the Government related to proposed changes to vocational education and training.

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Employer-Assisted Work Visas and Regional Workforce Planning Submission

Employer-Assisted Work Visas and Regional Workforce Planning Submission

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Essential Skills in Demand Submission

Hospitality New Zealand met with Immigration New Zealand at Easter, who informed us that Cafe and Restaurant Managers will not be returned to the…

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Submission on enhanced drug impaired driver testing

Hospitality New Zealand submission on enhanced drug impaired driver testing June 2019

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Options for taxing the digital economy submission - 18 July 2019

Hospitality New Zealand Options for taxing the digital economy submission 18 July 2019.

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Hutt City Draft Alcohol Fees Bylaw SUBMISSION June 2019

Hospitality NZ Wellington Branch - Hutt City Draft Alcohol Fees Bylaw SUBMISSION June 2019

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Wellington Draft Alcohol Fees Bylaw SUBMISSION July 2019

Hospitality NZ Wellington Branch - Wellington Draft Alcohol Fees Bylaw SUBMISSION July 2019

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Gisborne District Council Draft Gambling Venue Policy SUBMISSION MARCH 2019

Hospitality NZ Gisborne Branch - Gisborne District Council Draft Gambling Venue Policy SUBMISSION MARCH 2019

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Local Government Funding and Financing Draft Report SUBMISSION - August 2019

Local Government Funding and Financing Draft Report SUBMISSION - August 2019

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Training New Zealand's Workforce Draft Report SUBMISSION - February 2020

Training New Zealand's Workforce Draft Report SUBMISSION - February 2020

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Addressing Temporary Migrant Worker Exploitation SUBMISSION - November 2019

Addressing Temporary Migrant Worker Exploitation SUBMISSION - November 2019

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Designing a Fair Pay Agreement System SUBMISSION - November 2019

Designing a Fair Pay Agreement System SUBMISSION - November 2019

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New Zealand Food Safety Strategy 2019-2024 SUBMISSION - September 2019

New Zealand Food Safety Strategy 2019-2024 SUBMISSION - September 2019

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Submission on a Publicly Notified Plan Change to the Christchurch District Plan

Hospitality NZ Canterbury Branch Submission on a Publicly Notified Plan Change to the Christchurch District Plan.

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Hospitality NZ Submission on Minimum Wage Review 2020

Hospitality NZ Submission on Minimum Wage Review 2020

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Hospitality New Zealand Briefing for the Incoming Minister

Prior to the 2020 Election, Hospitality NZ provided party candidates with ‘Let’s Talk Hospitality’, outlining the sector’s top priorities for an…

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Online Gambling in New Zealand SUBMISSION

Online Gambling in New Zealand SUBMISSION - September 2019

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MEDIA RELEASE: Auckland’s Level 1 status a relief for many hospitality operators

The Government’s decision to move Auckland down to Alert Level 1 on Wednesday, 7 October at 11.59pm in line with the rest of the nation is a welcomed…

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