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The stage is being set for HNZ26. In just six-weeks-time, the country’s largest hospitality and accommodation conference will bring together the people, ideas, and technologies shaping the future of…
The results are in for the 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence with the finalists including everything from familiar world-class venues to boutique new entrants. LION Hospitality…
Ōtautahi Christchurch is set to cap off a major month of major events this weekend, with the Super Rugby Pacific ‘super round’ set to officially open the long-awaited One NZ Stadium. Super Round 2026…
Running an accommodation business today is more complex than ever. Operators are navigating shifting demand patterns, rising operating costs, ongoing labour constraints and increasingly sophisticated…
Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) is thrilled with recent legislative changes which remove confusion around trading restrictions for a number of New Zealand public holidays - including Easter…
Efforts to tackle food waste in Wellington’s hospitality industry have taken a major step forward following funding from Wellington City Council. Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) successfully…
Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) and the Brewers Guild of New Zealand, along with the Brewers Association, are urging the Government to introduce a 50% reduction in excise tax on draught beer…
Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) is welcoming the introduction of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill, announced today by Associate Minister of…
Hospitality industry leaders and Government representatives have gathered at Parliament this week for the 2026 Hospitality Summit to work together on solutions that will strengthen the future of the…
A pair of international hospitality experts are amongst the keynote speakers confirmed for the Hospitality New Zealand Conference and Trade Show, HNZ26 , New Zealand’s largest hospitality and…
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill passed its third reading on 17 February 2026 and received Royal assent on 20 February. It is now law (as of 21 February 2026). Workplace Relations Minister…
Capsicum, vegemite, cacao butter and beetroot might not be the first ingredients that spring to mind when we think about cocktails — but as we celebrate World Bartender Day today, these are just some…
Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) is calling on members of parliament across the house to vote in favour of Hon Kieran McAnulty’s member’s bill proposing to remove trading restrictions over…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH LION Business is booming for Kaitaia-based Peekaboo Backyard Eatery, with the owner crediting much of its success to the LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence…
Auckland hospitality businesses are looking forward to a big month ahead, starting with Sail GP and Valentine’s Day this weekend which are set to draw thousands of people into the region’s many food…
The Brewers Association of New Zealand, the Brewers Guild of New Zealand and Hospitality New Zealand say the latest move by Australia to freeze draught beer excise should prompt a serious look at how…
Hospitality New Zealand is welcoming today’s announcement that Raglan will host the fourth stop on the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour, funded through the Government’s Events Attraction…
