Partner with Hospitality New Zealand

Hospitality New Zealand partners with aligned businesses to reach our national membership and contribute meaningfully to the hospitality industry. We're proud to support over 2,500 hospitality and commercial accommodation operators across Aotearoa, and we'd love to explore how we might work together.

Why partner with HNZ?

We believe in building meaningful, long-term relationships - not just one-off campaigns. A year-long engagement programme delivers stronger visibility, deeper trust, and better commercial outcomes for our partners. When you partner with HNZ, you're joining a connected and influential community. We're the trusted voice for hospitality in New Zealand,  advocating at a national and local level, leading key industry discussions, and maintaining a strong media presence.

We tailor a plan to your goals across four areas: promotion, networking and events, operational support, and communications.  

 

  • ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS - Offer an exclusive offer to our members through our online member deals directory.  You can see examples on our Member Deals page here

 

  • ACCESS MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES - Communicate and connect directly with key decision-makers. View our HNZ Advertising Kit

 

  • ATTEND INDUSTRY EVENTS - Including our HNZ annual conference, awards, workshops, webinars, and social events.  You can see our What's On page for examples here

 

  • RECEIVE INDUSTRY NEWS & TRENDS - Receive regular updates on industry trends and news, ensuring you're well informed

 

  • FLEXIBLE COMMERCIAL MODELS - Fixed investment, payment plans, or rebate/referral-based arrangements to suit your business

Get Involved

Contact us using the form on this page to book a conversation.

Hear from our valued partners on why they partner with Hospitality New Zealand, click on their name below to read about it.

Utility Company Testimonial

Partnering with Hospitality New Zealand has been a game‑changer for us. Through this relationship, we’ve successfully connected with countless HNZ members, expanding our reach and strengthening our impact across the hospitality community. Their industry insights, advocacy, and clear communication have added real value to our work, helping us better understand and support the needs of businesses across the country. The partnership is built on trust, shared purpose, and genuine commitment, backed by a team that is consistently engaged and supportive. 

Gerard Ward

Both Brains Testimonal

Partnering with Hospitality New Zealand has been a game-changer for Both Brains. The HNZ community is full of passionate, people-first operators who genuinely care about delivering exceptional guest experiences - and that aligns perfectly with our mission.
Through HNZ, we’ve connected with hospitality leaders across the country, from moteliers to restaurateurs, and helped them simplify their IT so they can focus on what really matters: manaakitanga.
One standout moment was offering free 30-minute IT consultations at the HNZ Conference. It wasn’t just about tech - it was about listening, understanding, and offering practical advice that made a real difference to hospitality businesses.
If you’re a business considering a partnership with HNZ, I’d say this: you won’t just gain visibility, you’ll gain a network of like-minded professionals who are all about lifting each other up.
In one sentence? HNZ partnership means being part of a values-driven community that champions excellence, connection, and care
Jenni Powell

Westpac Testimonal

“Westpac New Zealand has enjoyed a long and valued partnership with Hospitality New Zealand.

Through our work together, we've been able to support hospitality businesses with banking, payment, and growth solutions, while HNZ has consistently delivered strong advocacy, practical support, and valuable member benefits.

HNZ is a proactive and trusted partner that is genuinely committed to helping the hospitality sector succeed and thrive.”

 

Daniel Cloete
National Manager Franchise and Business Partnerships

Loaded Testimonial

Loaded is incredibly proud to partner with Hospitality New Zealand and support the important work they do for our industry. We have enormous respect for the HNZ team - particularly their Regional Managers, who are all heart. They work tirelessly for their members and bring a genuine understanding of the challenges hospitality businesses face every day. 

Our partnership with HNZ helps us stay closely connected to the industry, better understand what operators need, and contribute in a meaningful way. For us, supporting HNZ means supporting the people and businesses that make New Zealand hospitality so special. 

Poppy Gresson, Head of Partnerships, Loaded 

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