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Hospo groups back Employment Leave Bill 28th April 2026 /

Hospo groups back Employment Leave Bill

Hospitality New Zealand and the Restaurant Association of New Zealand have backed the proposed Employment Leave Bill.


…but hospo feeling the heat in “sobering” Restaurant Association survey 7th April 2026 /

…but hospo feeling the heat in “sobering” Restaurant Association survey

RANZ says nearly all of its members are feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict.


Marisa Bidois bidding farewell to Restaurant Association 3rd February 2026 /

Marisa Bidois bidding farewell to Restaurant Association

The CEO will depart next month, with her replacement already lined up to take over.


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?


Restaurant Association welcomes student work right changes 5th November 2025 /

Restaurant Association welcomes student work right changes

The Restaurant Association of New Zealand is welcoming the changes to international student work rights, saying the increased hours will provide timely support for hospitality businesses heading into summer.


RANZ unveils new awards, The Chevrons 31st October 2025

RANZ unveils new awards, The Chevrons

The Restaurant Association of New Zealand has announced a new national awards programme called The Chevrons, which “celebrates excellence in hospitality by recognising the best places to eat and drink across Aotearoa as chosen by members of the industry”.


…as hospitality sales, jobs hit record high but margins remain tight – report 15th October 2025 /

…as hospitality sales, jobs hit record high but margins remain tight – report

RANZ says international tourism is one of the sector’s bright spots.


Hospitality industry backs new visa rules to help plug skills shortages 24th September 2025 /

Hospitality industry backs new visa rules to help plug skills shortages

Hospitality groups say changes to visa rules will help fill skilled roles and upskill the domestic workforce too.


Seasonal visas: Ski welcomes “meaningful step” to tackle skill shortages, hospo laments exclusion 12th August 2025 / /

Seasonal visas: Ski welcomes “meaningful step” to tackle skill shortages, hospo laments exclusion

NZSki says it is pleased Immigration New Zealand has listened to the needs of the industry and introduced the new Global Workforce Seasonal Visa.


Hospo groups wary of scrapping payment surcharges citing risk of higher prices 29th July 2025 /

Hospo groups wary of scrapping payment surcharges citing risk of higher prices

Hospitality New Zealand and the Restaurant Association of New Zealand have raised concerns over the government’s plan to scrap store payment surcharges.


RANZ: Mixed start to year for hospo 6th June 2025

RANZ: Mixed start to year for hospo

The Restaurant Association of New Zealand says the hospitality sector has had a mixed start to the year as it contends with flat sales, cost pressures and regional divergence.


Industry warm on Brown’s tourism, major events funding proposals, await details 30th May 2025 / /

Industry warm on Brown’s tourism, major events funding proposals, await details

Hospitality and accommodation groups are generally supportive of proposals by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to help plug a $7m funding shortfall for destination marketing and major events.