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The most important food conversation in New Zealand

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The Restaurant Association of New Zealand and Eat New Zealand have joined forces this year to present the country’s inaugural food and hospitality hui – a two day annual gathering that brings together the best local and international leaders in food and hospitality to share ideas, tools and stories, to educate and inspire!

 

Food in New Zealand has traditionally being siloed across production, hospitality, and tourism – split between government departments and agencies – and it allows ‘passing the buck’ with regards to tackling the big issues.

Whether it’s the mental health of the people who make and serve our food, or connecting agriculture with tourism, or putting the spotlight on our distribution systems and how things end up on our plate, there is huge value in talking about food for the ultimate aim of making New Zealand the best food destination in the world.

 

 

Restaurant Association CEO Marisa Bidois says

“We firmly believe that if we stand together, we will be unstoppable and have a large influence in how our country sees its cuisine, in the context of its people, businesses and place. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for those working in food and hospitality, but nonetheless, an exciting one!”

 

Eat New Zealand CEO Angela Clifford says

“We have the power to create enormous change with the hui – it’s an event that moves beyond walls of establishments and into the community and nation.”

 

The world is turning its gaze to New Zealand and we’re perceived as being unadulterated and unique, flavourful and genuine (both people and food). Together, we have the power to create enormous change for good. Join us in the most important food conversation in New Zealand!

Hui 2018 will take place on 24 – 25 October 2018 at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street in Christchurch.


For more information, updates to the event, and to book tickets, please visit foodhui.nz and eatnewzealand.nz/events/hui. Stay connected with updates as further details roll out closer to the event via our social channels:

Facebook: @restaurantnz   @eatnz
Instagram: @restaurantnz   @eat.newzealand

Supported by principal sponsors American Express and Lincoln University.

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