New local alcohol policy for Auckland
Auckland Council have adopted a new alcohol policy. The new rules include stricter off-licence trading hours and a two-year freeze Read on
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Government announces increase to tourism levy (IVL)
The Government have announced an increase to the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), which will be raised to Read on
2024 Hawkes Bay Hospitality Awards Finalists Revealed
Anticipation is high as the Restaurant Association Hawkes Bay Hospitality Awards finalists are officially unveiled, with the generous support of Read on
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) changes announced
The Government is creating short-term exemptions to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) skills requirements for a limited number of Read on
Strengthening the Sector: Gilmours Launches Campaign to Boost NZ Hospitality Businesses
Supporting the Hospitality Community with Price Lock-In and Discounts As the hospitality industry continues to face mounting pressures and challenges, Read on
Job checks and AEWV applications – getting the information right
We know that for many operators going through the steps of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) application process it Read on
Visa Fees Increase | October 1
From 1 October, visa fees across the board will increase. The government reasoning for the increase is that they have Read on
Further changes proposed for Companies Act
The Restaurant Association recently made a submission supporting the Companies (Address Information) Amendment Bill. As part of our submission, many members Read on
Celebrating Canterbury’s Culinary Champions!
Restaurant Association 2024 Canterbury Hospitality Awards Unveil Top Dining Destinations The winners have been announced in our Restaurant Association Canterbury Read on
Innovate and Elevate: Ignite Hospo 2024 Set to Revolutionize New Zealand’s Hospitality Industry
We are excited to unveil the complete line-up of speakers and topics for Ignite Hospo 2024, set to take place Read on
Bay of Plenty’s top spots revealed
Winners announced in the Restaurant Association Bay Hospitality Awards* The winners have been announced in the Bay Hospitality awards, presented Read on
Have your say on the redesign of the Vocational Education system
The Government has begun consultation on a proposal to redesign vocational education and training (VET) in New Zealand, and we Read on