Hospitality New Zealand - Latest News [Page 10]
Wellington Local Alcohol Policy - submissions flood in
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 10:50 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Wellington Local Alcohol Policy - submissions flood in With the Wellington Local Alcohol Policy written submissions closing on Friday, it looks like the Wellington Hospitality industry will be submitting about 4,000 submissions from businesses staff ... More >>
Wellington Hospitality open for business
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 10:01 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Wellington's bars and restaurants had some mopping up to do after Sunday's quake but are emphatically open for business, says the President of the Wellington Branch of Hospitality NZ Jeremy Smith. More >>
Brandon Village good to go!
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 3:11 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Brandon Village apartments located at 22 Brandon street have been given the all clear by engineers after being evacuated on Sunday night. Engineers have confirmed that it is structurally sound and other than some superficial cracks in plaster, the property ... More >>
Councils need to focus alcohol policies on problem drinkers
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 11:29 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality New Zealand is urging local councils around the country to take a "careful, evidence-based approach when developing their Local Alcohol Policy (LAP)". President Adam Cunningham said councils needed to target genuine problem drinkers and “avoid ... More >>
Wellingtonians don't support industry crack down
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 10:14 am | Hospitality New Zealand
A Research New Zealand survey shows that a strong majority of Wellingtonians enjoy and value the central city hospitality and entertainment scene, and do not support undue restrictions on well-run licenced premises. More >>
Good old kiwi hospitality is back
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 12:46 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Finding a place to eat, drink or sleep has just got easier, says Hospitality New Zealand President Adam Cunningham. The new mobile kiwihospitality.co.nz website delivers 2300 hospitality businesses straight in to a smart phone, and will give customers ... More >>
Progress of Food Bill welcomed
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 2:57 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
The hospitality industry welcomes the Minister for Food Safety Nikki Kaye’s announcement that she intends to progress the passage of the Food Bill. This legislation is important in modernising outdated food safety legislation and will provide a nationally consistent ... More >>
Entertainment questionnaire launched
Monday, 15 April 2013, 1:40 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
What is the best thing about hospitality and entertainment in Wellington? Is there anything that can be done to improve the nighttime experience on offer here in the world’s coolest little capital? Are there any relevant concerns that local leaders ... More >>
Vocational pathways a step in the right direction
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 1:37 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Today’s announcement by Minister Joyce on the Vocational Pathways will be welcome by the hospitality industry, says Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive Bruce Robertson. The recognition that a career in the hospitality sector is worthwhile and that there’s ... More >>
Easter trading laws confuse
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 2:39 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Confusion amongst customers and the hospitality industry could leave consumers disappointed this Easter, this message from Adam Cunningham, President of Hospitality New Zealand. From a sale of liquor perspective the special days are Good Friday and Easter Sunday. More >>
Refined 5-point plan for gaming reform
Tuesday, 15 January 2013, 10:31 am | Hospitality New Zealand
A sharper focus on key issues such as venue remuneration and the ability to relocate gaming machines are the focus of a revamped Hospitality New Zealand 5-point plan, said Reg Hennessy, Hospitality New Zealand Board Member and Gaming Advocate. More >>
New alcohol laws just increase compliance costs
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 1:40 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
New alcohol laws will do little more than increase the compliance costs for struggling hospitality businesses trying to serve their community, and as others have pointed out, will have little or no affect on how alcohol is managed in society. More >>
Shift gaming machines from low socio economic areas
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 3:57 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Let us shift gaming machines from low socio economic areas. This was the message delivered to the Select Committee hearing the Gaming (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill by Hospitality New Zealand. Gaming machines could only ever be located in bars ... More >>
Nelson businesses take out three Hospitality titles
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 9:15 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Three Nelson hospitality businesses have taken out honours at this year’s Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence. Little Rock Bar and Nightclub took out the top honour for Excellence in Host Responsibility, the Sprig and Fern Milton St won the ... More >>
Southland businesses take out three Hospitality titles
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 9:14 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Southland hospitality businesses picked up a trifecta of accolades at this year’s Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence. More >>
Wellington hotel takes out top honours
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 9:12 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Wellington’s Rydges Hotel has taken out the Supreme Champion title at this year’s Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence. More >>
Historic Northland pub chosen as New Zealand's best
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 9:11 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Historic Northland pub chosen as New Zealand's best in 2012 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence More >>
Diverse range of winners announced in Hospitality Awards
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 9:09 am | Hospitality New Zealand
A four–star hotel, an upmarket central-city restaurant, provincial dining and drinking establishments and several small town pubs in rural locations, are all among the winners in this year’s Hospitality New Zealand Awards For Excellence. More >>
Four Auckland winners at 2012 Hospitality Awards
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 9:08 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Four Auckland hospitality businesses have collected accolades at this year’s Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence. More >>
Hamilton gaming venue chosen as New Zealand's best
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 9:07 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Hamilton gaming venue chosen as New Zealand's best in the 2012 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence More >>