The $100,000+ question: Why are venue fitout costs out of control?
The Restaurant Design Academy helps operators move on from the two bad options often presented to them… When opening or Read on
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Hospitality hits record sales – but margins are tighter than ever
Hospitality industry hospitality report released by the Restaurant Association. New Zealand’s hospitality industry has reached a significant milestone, posting record Read on
New partnership announcement: Restaurant Association teams up with Eat Choice
The Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Eat Choice – an app and online directory that Read on
AI tips for Hospo
The Restaurant Association’s series of AI tips for hospo are practical tips and real-world examples of how artificial intelligence can Read on
Your view on the surcharge ban proposals: and what happens next
The hospitality industry has provided strong feedback on the surcharge ban proposals. The proposal to ban merchant surcharges is part Read on
Escape. Hide. Tell:
Essential Safety Guidance for Hospitality Venues Hospitality venues are vibrant public spaces where people gather to eat, drink, and celebrate. Read on
Shop Small is Back!
Shop Small is here! The nationwide campaign – back for its 6th year – is designed to bring more guests Read on
Get Ready for Shop Small
Shop Small is back. Read on
Government announces long-awaited Holidays Act overhaul
Holidays Act reform welcomed Read on
Government confirms new pathways to residency for skilled migrants
Worker residency pathways welcomed. Skilled worker residency pathways welcomed by the Restaurant Association Read on
IRD guidance for restaurants and cafés on tax obligations
We’ve all seen, and been concerned about, the media attention around the number of restaurants and cafés being liquidated. Inland Revenue Read on
Strategies for restaurants to thrive in tough economic times
By Chand Sahrawat, Life Coach and founder Goal Getters NZ, director at Cassia, The French Cafe and Cassia at home Read on