Neville Waldren, founding CEO of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, has passed away.

Sadly Neville Waldren passed away on Sunday, 10 February 2019. He was the founding CEO of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand and served the Association for over 20 years.

Neville saw the Association transition from the Foodservice Association to the Restaurant Association of New Zealand and assisted in growing the Association over his time here.

He loved the Association – it was his life. He loved helping people and he loved the industry.

He will be greatly missed.

Messages of condolence can be sent to: the.waldrens@xtra.co.nz