Stay ahead in the hospitality and accommodation sector with the latest updates from Hospitality New Zealand.

Our News & Media section offers a comprehensive view of industry developments, including our latest media releases, member updates and stories, expert opinions, and emerging trends.

Keep informed and connected with valuable insights that impact your business and the broader industry.

For all media enquiries, please email media@hospitality.org.nz.

MEDIA RELEASE: Omicron Scare "Worse than Lockdown"

MEDIA RELEASE

1 February 2022

 

Omicron scare “worse than lockdown”

The stand down system for close contacts of people with Covid19 is scaring…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Great news for hospitality in Northland as region moves to Orange

MEDIA RELEASE

20 January 2022

 

Great news for hospitality in Northland as region moves to orange. 

Hospitality and accommodation venues across…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality welcomes Auckland move to orange but still too late..

MEDIA RELEASE

13 December 2021

 

Hospitality welcomes Auckland move to orange but still too late for some

The decision to move Auckland to orange…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality multiplier effect reveals value of industry return

MEDIA RELEASE

1 December 2021

 

Hospitality multiplier effect reveals the value of industry return

Hospitality New Zealand says a new…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Five more months of locked border will see more needless...

MEDIA RELEASE

24 November 2021

 

Five more months of locked border will see more needless casualties, says Hospitality NZ

Delaying the opening of…

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MEDIA RELEASE: QT Auckland wins Supreme Award at Lion Hospitality Awards...

MEDIA RELEASE

23 November 2021

 

QT Auckland wins Supreme Award at Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence.

QT Auckland hotel in the Viaduct…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Rent relief extended for Nelson’s hospitality sector

MEDIA RELEASE

18 November 2021

 

Rent relief extended for Nelson’s hospitality sector.

Nelson City Council will continue rent relief for outdoor…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality ready for business as Auckland reopening date looms

MEDIA RELEASE

15 November 2021

 

Hospitality ready for Business as Auckland re-opening date looms

Hospitality venues and accommodation providers…

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MEDIA RELEASE: We're Ready

MEDIA RELEASE

26 October 2021

 

Hospitality: We’re ready

Hospitality Venues and Accommodation providers throughout the country will next week…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality NZ welcomes ruling invalidating accommodation...

MEDIA RELEASE

10 November 2021

 

Hospitality NZ welcomes ruling invalidating accommodation targeted rate 

Hospitality New Zealand would like to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence to go online on 23 Nov

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5 November 2021

 

Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence to go online on 23 November.

The 2021 Lion Hospitality Awards for…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Digital gift card launched for use in hospitality venues in NZ

MEDIA RELEASE

27 October 2021

 

Digital gift card launched for use in hospitality venues across NZ

A digital gift card for use in hospitality…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality New Zealand welcomes Government rent relief...

MEDIA RELEASE

27 October 2021

 

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes Government rent relief support announcement

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: The Green Party stands up for hospitality businesses...

MEDIA RELEASE

27 October 2021

 

Property Act changes media release

The Green Party stands up for retailers and hospitality businesses across the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Vaccination Government Mandated

MEDIA RELEASE

26 October 2021

 

Vaccine law for hospitality employees awaited warily

Hospitality NZ says the Government’s intended law to force…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Covid business payments welcomed, and “desperately needed”

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22 October 2021

Covid business payments welcomed, and “desperately needed” 

Hospitality New Zealand has thanked the Government for…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hospitality vital to social mental health and wellbeing.

MEDIA RELEASE

15 October 2021

 

Hospitality vital to social mental health and wellbeing.

A new international survey has shown the importance of…

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