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Real World Case Studies Of Covid Level Impacts On Hospitality Businesses (Aug-Sept 2021)
Monday, 13 September 2021, 4:47 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality New Zealand has released a sample of ‘case studies’ drawn personal testimony from members last week, outlining their financial situation under lockdowns and level 2.5. CEO Julie White said the sample was representative of a “very grim” ... More >>
Cutting Indoor Limits For Hospitality Venues To 50 Another Kick In Guts, Says Hospitality New Zealand
Monday, 6 September 2021, 4:47 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Imposing an indoor limit of 50 at hospitality venues in the new Level 2.5 is another kick in the guts for an industry that’s already down, says Hospitality New Zealand. “Operators are in an horrific state financially, and this could be the final straw ... More >>
Hospitality’s plea: operators at breaking point
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 8:59 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Many hospitality businesses will fail as a result of the present lockdown unless the Government gives them targeted funding, says Hospitality New Zealand. It has written to Finance Minister Grant Robertson telling him this and pleading for help. More >>
New Zealand Hospitality Summit postponed to next year
Monday, 23 August 2021, 12:19 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
The inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit - Te Tihi o Manaakitanga - has been postponed till next year due to the pandemic. Joint hosts Hospitality New Zealand and New Zealand Chefs Association say a combination of uncertainties surrounding ... More >>
Alert Level 4 Lockdown Devastating News For Hospitality Sector, Says Hospitality New Zealand
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 6:27 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
The Level 4 lockdowns across New Zealand are more devastating news for the hospitality sector, says Hospitality New Zealand. Chief Executive Julie White says this is yet another blow for sector businesses that have been hit very hard by lockdowns over ... More >>
Hospitality New Zealand Welcomes Covid Plan – Now Let’s Get On With It
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 1:08 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the Government’s plan to reconnect New Zealand to the world. “It’s great we can now see what the Government is aiming to achieve, says Chief Executive Julie White. “At least we now have some sort of plan and our ... More >>
New Zealand Hospitality Summit Speakers, Think Tanks To Focus On Future
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 12:06 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
A line-up of industry speakers and think tanks that focus on growing business into the future are features of the programme for the New Zealand Hospitality Summit and trade show in Auckland next month. Entitled ‘The Future of Hospitality - Building ... More >>
Extending Essential Skills Visas And Simplifying The Processes Is Welcomed By The Hospitality Sector
Friday, 16 July 2021, 6:39 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality and accommodation businesses welcome the news that the Government is increasing the duration of Essential Skills visas and streamlining the application process. The sectors have been struggling to find staff, for some operators the labour ... More >>
Cancellations Started Within Hours Of The Quarantine Free Travel Bubble Paused, Says Hospitality New Zealand
Sunday, 27 June 2021, 5:32 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
The pause in the travel bubble with Australia is having an immediate impact on hospitality and accommodation bookings, particularly in and around the South Island ski resorts, says Hospitality New Zealand. Chief Executive Julie White says members were reporting ... More >>
Hospitality Businesses Swing Into Action On Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 23 June 2021, 5:47 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
The Covid Alert Level 2 order for the Wellington region is disappointing news, but businesses have swung immediately into action, says Hospitality New Zealand. Chief Executive Julie White says restaurants, bars, clubs and accommodation suppliers have ... More >>
Ban New Gas Connections Would Hurt Hospitality Industry, Says Hospitality New Zealand
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 12:59 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality New Zealand is concerned about the hit on restaurants, cafes and bars if they were to be forced to stop using gas for cooking, as advised by the Climate Change Commission’s report to the Government. In its section on how business can ... More >>
Hospitality Summit Focuses On Best Of Industry, Future Path
Friday, 4 June 2021, 3:46 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
‘The Future of Hospitality - Building Forward’ is the theme of the inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit and trade show to be held in Auckland on 7-9 September 2021. It will be hosted by Hospitality New Zealand and the NZChefs Association, and ... More >>
Hospitality New Zealand’s New Training Platform Could Be Game-changer For Industry
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 1:21 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
An online training platform by industry for industry that could be a game-changer for a hospitality industry beset by skills shortages in New Zealand has been launched this week by Hospitality New Zealand. After an extensive global search, Hospitality ... More >>
Entry Is Now Open: Awards For Excellence 2021
Friday, 21 May 2021, 4:01 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Now in its 24th year, Hospitality New Zealand hosts the Awards for Excellence annually to celebrate the successes and achievements of the hospitality industry across New Zealand. Each year, Hospitality New Zealand recognises businesses in the accommodation ... More >>
Target Industry Support And Vulnerable Communities Fund, A Plan For Future Exactly What Industry Needs
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 1:03 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Immediate support for the worse-hit tourist communities, mixed with a plan for long-term sustainability is exactly what the hospitality and tourism sector needs, says Hospitality New Zealand. Chief Executive Julie White says the Government’s Tourism Communities ... More >>
Hospitality NZ Appoints Jonathan Alve As Operations Manager
Friday, 23 April 2021, 12:59 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality New Zealand has appointed Jonathan Alve as its new Operations Manager. Jonathan (well known by the industry as Jono) will join the Hospitality New Zealand team in May 2021, after more than a decade in the industry with DB Breweries. Jono ... More >>
Hospitality Businesses Ready And Waiting As Trans-Tasman Opens
Monday, 19 April 2021, 2:15 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality businesses across New Zealand are ready to welcome what they hope will be an influx Australian travellers, business people, and Kiwis returning home to visit family. Chief Executive Julie White says businesses have been waiting for this ... More >>
Hospitality NZ Supports Refusal Of Off-licence Over Migrant Exploitation
Friday, 16 April 2021, 4:18 pm | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality NZ strongly supports the refusal of an off-licence for Two Brothers Wholesale Ltd, in Tokoroa. The decision was announced by the Alcohol Regulatory & Licensing Authority Te Mana Waiture Take Waipiro (ARLA). Hospitality NZ Chief Executive ... More >>
A One Stop Shop Summit Will Feature Best Hospitality And Chefs Have To Offer
Friday, 16 April 2021, 11:08 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality NZ and NZChefs Association are to host the inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit and trade show in September this year. It will be an opportunity for the industry to connect and for both organisations to showcase not only the best of what they ... More >>
Extending Immigration Flexibility Welcomed By Hospitality Businesses
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 9:25 am | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality businesses struggling to find trained staff welcome a move to extend by two years the Government’s ability to quickly change COVID-related migrant applications and visas settings, says Hospitality New Zealand. Chief Executive Julie White says ... More >>