Employment Relations Amendment Bill: Select Committee report back
The Select Committee has reported back on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, recommending that the Bill be passed. Their report Read on
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American Express delivers $125,000 in grants to 5 small Kiwi restaurants
Lebanese Grocer, founded by chef and owner Elie Assaf, has become a beloved cultural hub in Auckland, blending a specialty Read on
The 2025 Hospo Holiday Survival Guide is here – everything you need to thrive this festive season
The holiday period is both an exciting and challenging time in hospitality. You’re juggling packed venues, managing rosters around public Read on
Australia’s rethink shows need to pause NZ surcharge ban
Update on proposed card payment surcharge ban. The Restaurant Association is continuing to work with a coalition of national industry Read on
Third quarter sales: hospitality records strongest quarterly growth in years
The Restaurant Association third quarter sales snapshot reports shows that Q3 2025 finally delivered encouraging signs of growth, with national Read on
Cash handling tips and tools to check for genuine banknotes
Christmas and the summer season are a time when our businesses get busy and handle more cash. Here are some Read on
Interchange fee caps changing 1 December
New caps on interchange fees will be in place from 1 December, 2025. Interchange fees are charged by the cardholder’s Read on
Part 2: Your Christmas rush survival guide: 6 week countdown
There are six weeks across November and December that can make or break your year. For most many hospitality operators, Read on
New campaign: creating safer, more inclusive dining experiences
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is encouraging safer dining experiences for people with food allergies through communication. From November 7 Read on
Positive Progress on Auckland Council Licensing Processes
The Association recently met with Auckland Council’s Manager of Licensing and Environmental Health. The discussion focused on addressing the licensing Read on
Part 1: Your Christmas rush survival guide: 6 week countdown
There are six weeks across November and December that can make or break your year. For most many hospitality operators, Read on
MICHELIN Guide is coming to Aotearoa!
We are celebrating the news that the world-renowned MICHELIN Guide is coming to Aotearoa. This is a milestone moment that Read on