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Research: How Michelin stars affect operator profitability 3rd July 2026 /

Research: How Michelin stars affect operator profitability

The impact on a restaurant’s performance can be significant but it can take time to consolidate the returns.


First Table offers half-price access to Michelin star restaurants… 2nd July 2026 /

First Table offers half-price access to Michelin star restaurants…

Several restaurants recognised in New Zealand’s inaugural Michelin Guide are already available to book at half the food bill through dining platform First Table.


…but not all happy at govt’s investment in Michelin 2nd July 2026 /

…but not all happy at govt’s investment in Michelin

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union says taxpayers should not be funding what it describes as a luxury dining promotion.


Industry, govt hail new era for NZ’s food tourism… 1st July 2026 / /

Industry, govt hail new era for NZ’s food tourism…

Sector stakeholders welcome the inaugural Michelin Guide NZ as a watershed moment for the country’s tourism sector.


…as TNZ launches global campaign, invests more in promoting NZ’s food story… 1st July 2026 /

…as TNZ launches global campaign, invests more in promoting NZ’s food story…

Tourism New Zealand has launched its global marketing campaign designed to convert the country’s inaugural Michelin Guide New Zealand into visitor growth.


…with ROKI Collection’s Essence leading NZ’s Michelin cohort with two stars 1st July 2026 /

…with ROKI Collection’s Essence leading NZ’s Michelin cohort with two stars

Fourteen other restaurants are each awarded one Michelin star in the inaugural Michelin Guide NZ.


Michelin countdown: TNZ launching global ‘invitation to dinner’ campaign with inaugural NZ guide… 29th June 2026 /

Michelin countdown: TNZ launching global ‘invitation to dinner’ campaign with inaugural NZ guide…

Its Michelin partnership is part of a wider strategy to push the country’s food story in overseas markets.


…with Michelin’s NZ launch at NZICC highlighting Auckland’s role in country’s food story – TAU 29th June 2026 / /

…with Michelin’s NZ launch at NZICC highlighting Auckland’s role in country’s food story – TAU

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s vital role in New Zealand’s food story will come to the fore tomorrow night with the unveiling of the inaugural Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand. 


NZICC to host inaugural Michelin Guide NZ release in June 27th May 2026 /

NZICC to host inaugural Michelin Guide NZ release in June

The New Zealand International Convention Centre will host the inaugural Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand restaurant selection ceremony on 30 June.


Perspectives: South Australia follows NZ into Michelin as more destinations treat guide like tourism infrastructure 26th May 2026 /

Perspectives: South Australia follows NZ into Michelin as more destinations treat guide like tourism infrastructure

Destinations are investing more public tourism funding into the influential restaurant ranking system.


Hospitality hails Michelin milestone as prestigious guide expands to NZ restaurants… 6th November 2025 / /

Hospitality hails Michelin milestone as prestigious guide expands to NZ restaurants…

Could fine dining destinations like Amisfield near Queenstown earn a coveted Michelin star rating?


…with TNZ investing $6m from IVL into Michelin programme, expects extra 36k visitors 6th November 2025 / /

…with TNZ investing $6m from IVL into Michelin programme, expects extra 36k visitors

The government and Tourism New Zealand are investing $6.3m into bringing the Michelin Guide to the country and promoting its profile here.