11 August, 2020 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made an announcement on Tuesday night that Auckland will go into Alert Level 3 and the rest of the country will go into Alert Level 2 as of 12:00pm Wednesday 12 August (midday). It comes after four cases of community transmission in Auckland have been confirmed. As Read on
6 August 2020 To: Hon Kris Faafoi – Minister of Immigration Tēnā koe Minister Immigration settings impacting hospitality recovery As the new Minister of Immigration, I am writing to bring to your attention a number of matters relating to the Government’s current immigration settings, and provide feedback from our Members on how Immigration New Zealand (INZ) Read on
A new member survey we’ve recently conducted has shown that 78 per cent of hospitality businesses trying to recruit skilled workers are finding it difficult to do so. More than half of those surveyed that were actively recruiting for a senior role said they had found it extremely difficult to fill, having to repeatedly advertise Read on
The Wage Subsidy scheme has been a lifeline for many businesses over the last few months. However, it has also caused a lot of confusion for both employers and employees alike. You may be wondering what would trigger an audit if you’ve utilised this subsidy. In this article we provide an overview to Wage Subsidy Read on
A New Zealand hospitality business will be the recipient of over $26,000 worth of Covid-19 recovery prizes, thanks to a new ‘support local hospitality’ competition. Hospo Lifeline is a ‘positive takeaway from Covid’ created by FirstEATS – an online takeaway directory by restaurant discovery website First Table. FirstEATS, in partnership with Deloitte, Hype & Dexter, Read on
Changes the Government announced last year to improve the employer-assisted temporary work visa system are coming into effect from today. We provide an over view of some of the key changes: Essential Skills work visas – Remuneration and median wage The combination of ANZSCO and salary to assess skill level is being replaced with a simple remuneration Read on
PRESS RELEASE 16 JULY 2020 | NOMINATIONS FOR THE INAUGURAL NORTHLAND HOSPITALITY AWARDS ARE OPEN Northland’s hospitality industry is to be celebrated at the inaugural Northland Hospitality Awards, an industry event aimed at highlighting the very best of the region. Established by the Restaurant Association of NZ, the Northland Hospitality Awards are an important development for Read on
PRESS RELEASE 07:00 | 14 JULY 2020 | RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES ELECTION MANIFESTO, CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ASSIST THEM IN LEADING A HOSPITALITY RESET The single most important issue for the hospitality industry is the sector’s recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The Restaurant Association is calling on the next Government to work collaboratively to create a Read on
Hospo people are always picking up ingredients and transforming them into into sensory delights. When life gives us lemons, we make so much more than lemonade! The covid crisis has given us the opportunity to create a new recipe for the hospitality industry in New Zealand. In this special online edition of Savour, we cover: A Read on
The Government has announced some short term changes for temporary work visa holders in New Zealand. These changes recognise the impact that COVID-19 continues to have on businesses and temporary work visa holders in New Zealand, and will allow employers to maintain their existing workforce for an extended period, while ensuring opportunities for New Zealanders are Read on
Our CEO, Marisa has been appointed to the Auckland Regional Skills Leadership Group, while National Vice-President, Steve Logan, and Associate member, Celia Hay, have been appointed on the Workforce Development Council’s interim Establishment Board. The Government is establishing 15 independent Regional Skills Leadership Groups to better manage changing skills and workforce needs in our regions Read on
Businesses are facing unprecedented financial pressures as a result of COVID-19. Where possible ACC is taking practical steps to provide what respite and support they can during these times. As part of ACC’s plan for helping reduce the immediate impact of COVID-19 on businesses, ACC has delayed all invoicing by three months. Invoices for the Read on