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Chef Shortage Recognised by Government

Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 5:10 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

The Hospitality Association is very pleased that the Minister of Immigration Hon Paul Swain, has responded positively to calls from industry regarding staff shortages, says Chief Executive Bruce Robertson. More >>

No-smoking plans put in place

Friday, 3 December 2004, 4:15 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

With the smoking ban in workplaces and licensed premises just a week away, most operators in the hospitality industry in New Zealand are ready for the new regime, albeit reluctantly. Hospitality Association of New Zealand chief executive, Bruce Robertson, says the ... More >>

Time for hospitality industry to be rewarded

Friday, 8 October 2004, 1:52 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

It’s time for the hospitality industry to be adequately rewarded for the contribution it makes to tourism. More >>

Making the smoking ban work

Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 4:38 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Hospitality operators will need to look at a great many initiatives to counter the expected downturn in business they will experience when the non smoking legislation takes effect in December. More >>

Making the smoking ban work

Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 2:50 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Hospitality operators will need to look at a great many initiatives to counter the expected downturn in business they will experience when the non smoking legislation takes effect in December. More >>

Gaming could be an election issue next year

Monday, 4 October 2004, 4:01 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Money from gaming machines for community purposes is likely to plummet and many sporting and cultural organisations may cease to exist. More >>

Government congratulated for funding regime

Wednesday, 29 September 2004, 6:23 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

The announcement yesterday that the Government has set aside a significant spend for staff training has drawn praise from the hospitality industry More >>

Complexity and cost of Holidays Act slammed

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 2:23 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Holidays revellers should be prepared to pay a hefty premium for dining out over Christmas and New Year. The costs and complexity of the new Holidays Act, which kicks in for the first time this year, will result in fewer staff being employed on public ... More >>

Hands-on drink-driving message

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 9:59 am | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Men standing at urinals in over 250 pubs and hotels around New Zealand are about to receive road safety messages. More >>

The Employment Relations Bill – who needs it?

Tuesday, 14 September 2004, 1:42 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Who needs the Employment Relations Bill? That’s the question being put by The Hospitality Association of New Zealand, about a Bill they believe to be unwanted and unnecessary. More >>

Hospitality awards finalists announced

Tuesday, 7 September 2004, 4:21 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Judging for the Hospitality Association of New Zealand’s awards for excellence in 2004 has been completed, and finalists in ten categories announced. More >>

Venue expenses cap will hurt the community

Thursday, 2 September 2004, 1:19 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Less money for both the community and the government will result from the new cap on venue expenses established by the Department of Internal Affairs, says Bruce Robertson, Chief Executive of the Hospitality Association of New Zealand. More >>

Holidays Act changes cosmetic

Thursday, 2 September 2004, 1:11 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Changes to the Holidays Act are cosmetic and do not address the real issues, says Hospitality Association Chief Executive Bruce Robertson. More >>

DIA holds key to gaming future

Wednesday, 14 July 2004, 5:49 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

The number of gaming machines and the level of turnover in the future will be dependent on decisions of the Department of Internal Affairs, not local councils. So says Hospitality Association Chief Executive Bruce Robertson, responding to claims by DIA spokesman ... More >>

Government should repeal penal rates

Thursday, 24 June 2004, 4:14 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

The Government should repeal penal rates on public holidays if they are concerned about surcharges being applied, says Bruce Robertson, Chief Executive of the Hospitality Association. More >>

“Auckland Drinkers Cop it in the wallet”

Friday, 4 June 2004, 9:56 am | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Hospitality businesses in the city will be forced to hike their prices this month thanks to increased costs from all quarters, says the Hospitality Association of New Zealand. More >>

Now you see it, now you don't

Tuesday, 1 June 2004, 1:00 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Drinkers are about to be hit again with a price hike due to tax inspired price increases, and the Government could and should have backed off this time round, says the Hospitality Association of New Zealand. More >>

Consumers can expect a mixed bag this Easter

Wednesday, 7 April 2004, 1:54 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Some patrons looking for open hospitality venues charging normal rates may have quite a search on their hands this Easter weekend. More >>

Drink laws out dated says HANZ

Friday, 2 April 2004, 9:37 am | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

The hospitality industry believes it’s time that our legislators tried sampling the 21st century. As Easter approaches patrons still face restrictive laws which close bars at midnight on Thursday and Saturday nights and prohibits bars opening on Good ... More >>

More costs for small business

Monday, 15 December 2003, 4:35 pm | Hospitality Association of New Zealand

Proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act are another attack on small businesses and how they operate. Even more importantly, they appear to make a mockery of what most people believe ‘freedom of contract’ and ‘freedom of association’ really mean, ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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