Mixed Start to 2025 as Hospitality Sector Grapples with Flat Sales, Cost Pressures and Regional Divergence
Newly released data from the Restaurant Association shows a mixed start to the year for the hospitality sector, with flat Read on
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Auckland Hospitality Scene Stands Strong: Lewisham Awards announced
Resilience and innovations was on show as Auckland Hospitality’s best came together over King’s birthday weekend for the annual Lewisham Awards. Read on
Government Invests $2.6M to Boost Regional Events Across New Zealand
We welcome the significant funding boost announced today, with the Government signalling a $2.6 million investment in 152 regional events Read on
What does Budget 2025 mean for hospitality, tourism, and small business?
The Government’s 2025 Budget — dubbed the “Growth Budget” — outlines a range of new investments, savings, and policy reforms Read on
Winter Wellness: supporting your team through the cold months
As winter sets in across Aotearoa, our hospitality teams often face extra health and wellbeing challenges – from seasonal illness Read on
Supporting Hospitality as an economic driver and global attraction crucial for Budget 2025
The Restaurant Association will be looking for signs that Budget 2025 is providing targeted support for hospitality, empowering our sector Read on
RA partner American Express to provide $3.95M in support for restaurants worldwide
Applications are now open to small business owners who qualify for one of American Express’ signature grant programmes in 2025: Read on
Update on RA Mental Health Project
The Restaurant Association, in partnership with Hospitality NZ have been developing a mental health support platform in collaboration with Helmet, Read on
Kiwis and Their Doggy Bags: Food Waste in NZ Restaurants
In a recent interview on Seven Sharp, our CEO Marisa Bidois discussed findings from our latest survey on Kiwis’ attitudes Read on
Government announces shift to independent work-based learning model for hospitality
The hospitality industry is welcoming today’s announcement by Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds that the Government will implement an independent, Read on
Minister welcomes release of industry report
Hon Louise Upston Welcome insights to make hospitality thrive Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed a report from Read on
Collaborative roadmap released to address key challenges for hospitality
The Restaurant Association and Hospitality New Zealand have released the full report from the 2024 Hospitality Summit, held at Parliament Read on