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Hospitality NZ and Motel Association amalgamation

Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 5:11 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

The amalgamation between Hospitality New Zealand and the Motel Association of New Zealand has now been formalised with the signing of the contract, late last week in Nelson, at Hospitality New Zealand’s annual conference. More >>

Councils should flush the toilet tax – MANZ

Friday, 2 October 2015, 10:16 am | Motel Association of New Zealand

Councils should flush the toilet tax – MANZ The idea of a toilet tax should be flushed away and councils should concentrate on ideas that support business not punish it, says the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ). Many councils across the country ... More >>

Debate needed on the role of offshore booking sites – MANZ

Friday, 19 June 2015, 11:29 am | Motel Association of New Zealand

The Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) is calling for further debate and investigation into the role of offshore booking sites as they exert a growing influence on our tourism sector. While the radical shift to online booking for every service within ... More >>

No to more taxes on the tourism sector – MANZ

Thursday, 18 June 2015, 3:19 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

No to more taxes on the tourism sector – MANZ The Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) will tell the Government “no” to new taxes for the tourism sector in its feedback on the proposed border clearance levy. The Government is preparing to consult ... More >>

Local government does not need more money from the community

Thursday, 5 February 2015, 12:11 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

Local government needs to be told “hands off” to the idea of trying to raise the amount of revenue they get from their communities, the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) says. More >>

Support kiwi business-friendly policies in Election 2014

Friday, 12 September 2014, 5:12 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

Support kiwi business-friendly policies in Election 2014 The Motel Association of NZ (MANZ) is calling on voters to make sure they vote for the party and candidate who will do the most to support kiwi businesses in the election next Saturday. More >>

Finding the right motel now even easier

Wednesday, 6 August 2014, 5:30 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

Travellers now have an easier job than ever finding the right place to stay, with the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) launching a new NZ Motels app for iPhone and android to make finding a motel quicker and simpler. More >>

Local government funding review need to focus on equality

Monday, 14 April 2014, 1:48 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

Local government funding review need to focus on equality – MANZ It’s encouraging to see that the way local government is funded is being reviewed, however it is crucial that any potential changes aim to create a fairer system of revenue gathering, the ... More >>

Living wage puts bill on those who cannot afford it

Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 3:31 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

The calls for a so-called living wage ignores economic reality and puts the cost on to mostly small businesses that cannot afford it, says the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ). More >>

MANZ supports the AA’s Good Old Kiwi Holiday campaign

Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 1:48 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

As all Kiwis know, we live in the best country in the world. That’s why the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) is backing the AA’s Good Old Kiwi Holiday campaign to see more of Godzone. More >>

Support small business-friendly candidates in 2013 elections

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 10:46 am | Motel Association of New Zealand

Now that voters have received their papers for the 2013 local body elections, they should consider which candidates will back small businesses when deciding who to vote for, the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) says. More >>

A ‘living wage’ will cost jobs

Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 2:59 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

The introduction of a ‘living wage’ will cost jobs in the motel sector, with some owner-operators indicating they do not have the capacity to pay more in wages, and would instead lay off staff. More >>

Positive Motel Survey Points to a Solid Start to Summer

Friday, 16 August 2013, 5:34 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

A positive tone to its August Mood Survey points to a solid start to summer for the tourism industry, the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) says. More >>

Support For Stand On ‘Cowboy’ Accommodation Welcomed

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 1:58 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

The Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) welcomes the support from YHA New Zealand in calling for a crackdown on non-compliant and unregulated commercial accommodation providers. More >>

A level playing field needed for accommodation

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 9:57 am | Motel Association of New Zealand

It’s time the accommodation sector had a level playing field, with sectors such as holiday homes and Bed & Breakfasts regulated and taxed to the same extent as other commercial providers, says the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ). More >>

Benchmarking study shows role of motels in domestic tourism

Friday, 20 July 2012, 12:32 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

A benchmarking study of motels highlights the unique role they play in the tourism sector says the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ). Across the country on average 70 per cent of the guests who stay in motels are New Zealanders. More >>

Council reforms must halt excessive compliance costs

Tuesday, 27 March 2012, 3:14 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

The decision to reform local government has been welcomed by the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ), which is calling on the Minister of Local Government to ensure councils curb the compliance costs they charge to small businesses. More >>

Councils must stop gouging small business says MANZ

Monday, 30 January 2012, 12:55 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

Local authorities must stop viewing small businesses as revenue pools and start treating them as partners, says the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ). More >>

PM needs to grow domestic tourism says Motel Association

Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 11:48 am | Motel Association of New Zealand

As the Prime Minister starts his second term as Minister of Tourism today one of his main goals should be to grow the domestic tourism sector, says the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ). More >>

Motel Assn hands over Christchurch earthquake donation

Wednesday, 23 November 2011, 3:52 pm | Motel Association of New Zealand

The Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) is today handing over a cheque for $12,250 to the Christchurch Earthquake Mayoral Relief Fund, the result of two days of fund-raising at its 2011 annual conference in Queenstown. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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