New Zealand’s hospitality royalty celebrate their biggest party of the year. Guests arriving at Auckland’s opulent Civic Theatre for the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2018 on 15 October 2018 stepped into an Indian-inspired wonderland of elephant statues, seated Buddhas, domed ceilings and twisted columns, while inside the auditorium Abyssinian panthers stalked through a Moorish garden with turrets, minarets, spires and Read on
Futurists, Experts and Food Industry Gather to Discuss Future Foods Cricket flour pancakes for breakfast? Sounds bizarre, but not so long ago, no-one had even heard of quinoa, kombucha or acai, and now these foods are commonplace in our café menus, supermarkets and homes. Next month, food futurists, experts and innovators, together with Hawke’s Bay’s Read on
Teachers, construction managers and cafe and restaurant managers may get fast-track permits to immigrate to New Zealand under a new Government proposal. The three groups are among 13 jobs proposed to be added to the Essential Skills in Demand list, which makes it easier for employers to hire workers from overseas. Immigration NZ general manager Stephen Read on
DINEAID is a charitable initiative started over nine years ago by a small group of caring New Zealand restaurateurs to give a helping hand to New Zealanders in need. Since DINEAID was launched, restaurants and cafes have raised and distributed more than $630,000. Each year, during November and December DINEAID raises money through participating restaurants across New Zealand by either: Read on
Taste of Auckland celebrates 10th birthday with big names added to waterfront line–up. Celebrating ten years of Auckland’s best food and drink, this year’s Taste of Auckland presented by Electrolux just keeps getting better with a host of new talent and attractions added to the line-up. Over four delicious days and nights from 1-4 November, Read on
A coming together of hospitality excellence to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. Since 2014, the annual Food for Thought charity dinners, have founded a unique collaboration of emerging and talented hospitality professionals to create exceptional dinners for a higher cause. In 2018, Food for Thought will expand the established fundraising campaign to include Read on
Fresh on the heels of the Restaurant Association’s Wellness Action Group, and in the spirit of creating hope and meaning out of Anthony Bourdain’s death, Lifeline Aotearoa is taking its national fundraising campaign The 72 Club to a new, social level by inviting everyone, including restaurateurs to host a 72 Club Meal. Since September 3, Read on
Supermarkets, restaurants and foodservice providers are always on the lookout for the latest trend or innovation and the Inspire+ NZ Artisan Awards provide suppliers with the opportunity to be recognised, to grow their business and get in front of both the retail and foodservice markets. The Awards celebrate the best that New Zealand’s artisan producers Read on
The finalists have been announced in the Wellington Hospitality awards and Wellingtonians are being invited to vote for their favourite place to dine out. The finalists represent the top-notch dining establishments in the capital as voted by the hospitality industry. The Wellington general public are also able to vote for their favourite establishment in the Read on
Auckland: After intense tasting New Zealand’s top chocolates have been named, with award- winners from Matakana to Queenstown. Judging was held at The Fresh Factory, Auckland on Wednesday 12 September. The panel comprised of 15 of this country’s top food experts led by Head Judge, Elle Coco (Crocker) who assessed 135 New Zealand made chocolates. Read on
A focus on the expectations of millennial diners along with a closer look at our food systems and developing a culinary tourism agenda for NZ will be the focus for the country’s inaugural combined food and hospitality hui. The event is a two day annual gathering held October 24th and 25th jointly hosted by the Read on
The Restaurant Association met with the Minister of Small Business earlier this year to discuss our opposition with the Employment Relations Bill. The Employment Relations Amendment Bill, as reported back to Parliament earlier this month, remains harmful and oppressive. None of the provisions that most concern business have been removed by the select committee considering Read on