Australia’s rethink shows need to pause NZ surcharge ban
Update on proposed card payment surcharge ban. The Restaurant Association is continuing to work with a coalition of national industry Read on
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Third quarter sales: hospitality records strongest quarterly growth in years
The Restaurant Association third quarter sales snapshot reports shows that Q3 2025 finally delivered encouraging signs of growth, with national Read on
Cash handling tips and tools to check for genuine banknotes
Christmas and the summer season are a time when our businesses get busy and handle more cash. Here are some Read on
Interchange fee caps changing 1 December
New caps on interchange fees will be in place from 1 December, 2025. Interchange fees are charged by the cardholder’s Read on
Part 2: Your Christmas rush survival guide: 6 week countdown
There are six weeks across November and December that can make or break your year. For most many hospitality operators, Read on
New campaign: creating safer, more inclusive dining experiences
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is encouraging safer dining experiences for people with food allergies through communication. From November 7 Read on
Positive Progress on Auckland Council Licensing Processes
The Association recently met with Auckland Council’s Manager of Licensing and Environmental Health. The discussion focused on addressing the licensing Read on
Part 1: Your Christmas rush survival guide: 6 week countdown
There are six weeks across November and December that can make or break your year. For most many hospitality operators, Read on
MICHELIN Guide is coming to Aotearoa!
We are celebrating the news that the world-renowned MICHELIN Guide is coming to Aotearoa. This is a milestone moment that Read on
Have Your Say Today: Hospitality Regulations Review & Commercial Credit Card Surveys
The Government is currently actively seeking input from our sector on two key issues affecting our industry: Hospitality Compliance and Read on
DineAid Kicks Off 13th Annual Christmas Drive
A small but perfectly formed group of hospitality legends have once again rallied to support those experiencing food insecurity, with Read on
Who will earn their stripes?
The Restaurant Association is proud to introduce The Chevrons – Hospitality Awards – a new national awards programme celebrating excellence Read on