2nd April 2026 Hospitality NZ / RegulationA legislative change that will ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has been ushered in in time for the Easter public holidays.
26th March 2026 Hospitality NZ / WCCHospitality New Zealand is spearheading a new initiative to divert 100 tonnes of organic waste from Wellington landfills, thanks to a $19,700 council grant.
18th March 2026 Hospitality NZHospitality New Zealand, the Brewers Guild of New Zealand, and the Brewers Association have called for a 50% reduction in excise tax on draught beer sold for on-premise consumption.
17th March 2026 Hospitality NZThe Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill will help rebalance the alcohol licensing system for businesses, says Hospitality New Zealand.
6th March 2026 HNZ26 / Hospitality NZTwo international hospitality experts have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the Hospitality New Zealand Conference and Trade Show (HNZ26) at Rotorua in June.
18th February 2026 Hospitality NZ / RetailHospitality New Zealand is urging MPs across Parliament to support a member’s bill that would clarify and ease alcohol trading restrictions on Easter weekend, Christmas Day and ANZAC Day.
17th February 2026 Awards / Hospitality NZEntries have opened for the 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence.
13th February 2026 Hospitality NZ / SailGP / TattooMajor events are driving travel demand to Auckland in what is shaping up to be one of the best summers on record.
26th January 2026 Events / Hospitality NZ / T&H MinisterThe town will host the NZ Pro from 15–25 May 2026 – the largest elite surfing event ever staged in the country.
16th December 2025 Hospitality NZ / Review 2025HNZ’s new CEO, Kristy Phillips, on a tough year for operators, emerging optimism, and the important work ahead.
6th November 2025 Hospitality NZ / Michelin / RANZCould fine dining destinations like Amisfield near Queenstown earn a coveted Michelin star rating?
4th November 2025 Hospitality NZ / ZEILHospitality job numbers advertised on the ZEIL website have climbed 15% in the past year.
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