#HELPFORHOSPO initiative launched to help hospitality workers in need As Auckland entered Alert Level 3 and hospitality establishments prepared to re-engage with customers, an initiative called ‘Help for Hospo’ was launched to provide direct and additional support to hospitality workers who need immediate financial help, beyond that supplied by wage subsidy or other means. The Read on
The Restaurant Association has unveiled stage one of its ‘Future of Hospitality Roadmap’ to help the industry survive and thrive after the Covid-19 crisis. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, there has been an estimated net loss of over 1,000 hospitality businesses in Aotearoa, representing approximately 13,000 jobs. “Following the return to Read on
A number of our members have had direct involvement with customers who experience dementia symptoms, as well as experiencing this condition with family members or friends. Part of providing a welcoming environment is having an understanding of how to create the best possible experience for all customers. Dementia is a declining neurological disease that no Read on
We welcome the confirmation today that Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) will move to Alert Level 3, for at least 2 weeks, at 11:59 pm today. The Alert Level 2 maximum number of people has also changed – now allowing 100 people per separate defined area. The rest of New Zealand will stay at Alert Level 2 until Auckland Read on
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA) is a pan-disability disabled person’s organisation that has been tasked with the administration of face-covering exemption cards. The cards were developed by Ministry of Health for people with physical or mental health conditions or disability that makes wearing a face-covering unsuitable. Current exemptions for face coverings remain, including (but not limited Read on
Restaurant Association partner Menulog is halving commission on all pick up orders to support restaurants operating at Alert Level 2. The offer, available for a month from Monday September 13 until Sunday 10 October, will see commission reduced from the standard rate of 14% to 7% for pick up orders. Menulog NZ Managing Director Morten Read on
COVID-19 Wage Subsidy #2 closes 16 September, Wage Subsidy #3 opens 17 September The COVID-19 Wage Subsidy 2021 # 2 is available until 11.59 pm on Thursday, 16 September 2021. For the second subsidy, the 40% revenue drop can be due to a combination of the effects of Alert Levels 4, 3 and 2 on Read on
We are proud to be vocal, impassioned leaders for our sector and we know now, more than ever you need representation to ensure that your voice is heard and so we can seek the best outcomes for the industry. Since the Level 4 lockdown was announced, some of our advocacy work has included: We have Read on
13 o Mahuru 2021 The Mayor Phil Goffphil.goff@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Kei te rangatira, tēnā koe Targeted assistance for Auckland hospitality businesses affected by Level 4 lockdown and further Alert Level changes As you will be aware, Alert Level 4 lockdown impacts all sectors differently. For us in hospitality, every Alert Level 4 lockdown sends our businesses scrambling Read on
It will be a welcomed relief to many businesses that the Government has agreed to continue their Resurgence Support Payments (RSP) until all of New Zealand has been at Alert Level 1 for at least a month. The extension of the resurgence payment announced today is an overdue acknowledgement of the dire financial situation our Read on
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that customer-facing hospitality staff can priority book vaccinations. The Ministry is encouraging all essential workers (which includes customer-facing hospitality workers in this context) to book their vaccinations online at BookMyVaccine.nz, where they should be able to secure a suitable time quite quickly. There are a wide range of places around New Zealand where people can be vaccinated. If, for some reason hospitality essential workers cannot find a suitable appointment within the Read on
3 o Mahuru 2021 Hon Stuart NashMinister of Tourism Kei te rangatira, tēnā koe Targeted assistance for those hit the hardest by Level restrictions I would like to acknowledge the Government’s ongoing efforts to keep the plight of hospitality top of mind as the response to COVID-19 continues to evolve: engagement with the Government has Read on