Hospitality company liquidations jumped 42% over the past year, with 422 businesses entering liquidation compared with 297 a year earlier, according to Centrix.
Queenstown’s Essence at Roki Collection has been named New Zealand’s Restaurant of the Year at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2026.
Tenzo has launched an AI Connector allowing hospitality operators to query live sales, labour, inventory and other operational data using major large language models including ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
The association’s chief executive, Kristy Phillips, outlines six core priority areas for the sector.
SkyCity’s Orbit 360° Dining has reopened following an interior revamp and the launch of a new seasonal menu.
Hospitality New Zealand says major food and drink festivals in August will boost restaurants, bars and the wider visitor economy.
Visa Wellington On a Plate returns on Saturday, launching a month-long programme of nearly 100 food and hospitality events across the Wellington region.
Two Waipara wineries have gained international recognition after Black Estate and Greystone were featured on the prestigious 50 Best Discovery platform, an extension of The World’s 50 Best brand.
Hospitality has been doing it tough but is finally showing signs of a sustained recovery, says senior economist Darren Gibbs.
The impact on a restaurant’s performance can be significant but it can take time to consolidate the returns.
Consumer spending softened in June 2026, with accommodation and food service businesses recording the steepest declines, according to Paymark.
Auckland Airport is refreshing its international terminal dining offering, introducing 10 new or updated food and beverage outlets as part of its ongoing terminal upgrades.
