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Michelin Guide confirmed for NZ
The world-renowned Michelin Guide is coming to New Zealand, with the first selection of restaurants due to be unveiled in 2026…
Hospo jobs increase signals industry confidence
Hospitality job opportunities have climbed 15% in the past year, according to Kiwi-owned job-seeker platform ZEIL…
Hospitality regulations go under the spotlight
Hospitality NZ and the Restaurant Association are welcoming news that hospitality will be the focus of the next Ministry of Regulation industry review…
World’s Best Bar revealed at 50 Best 2025
Bar Leone in Hong Kong has ranked No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025…
New leadership for Gibbston Valley Wines
Gibbston Valley Wines’ long-standing Chief Executive Officer has left the company after 20 years…
Negroni Week underway with Campari
Campari NZ is bringing a week of activations across the country as New Zealand joins the global celebrations for Negroni Week…
Hospo NZ welcomes tourism and events boost
Hospitality New Zealand has welcomed news of a $70 million boost for tourism and events attraction…
Garage Project takes over Fortune Favours brew bar
Garage Project has announced it will take over the Fortune Favours brew pub in central Wellington following its closure…
Hospo NZ warns surcharge ban may shift costs
Hospitality NZ supports a ban on surcharges on card payments but cautions the move could result in increased costs being absorbed by hospitality businesses…
New campaign and refreshed look for Steinlager
Steinlager has launched a major new brand campaign and introduced refreshed packaging across its range…
Zeffer expands distribution through Gilmours
Hawke’s Bay beverage company Zeffer has announced a new distribution partnership with Gilmours…
World’s best wine lists announced
The best wine lists in the world have been announced at the Star Wine List of the Year International Final 2025 in Vienna…
Winners in 2025 Lion Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence
Key figures and leading businesses have been recognised at the 2025 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence…
Finalists for 2025 Lion Hospo NZ Awards for Excellence
Hospitality New Zealand has announced the finalists for the 2025 Lion Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence…
Industry roadmap to address hospo challenges
The Restaurant Association and Hospitality New Zealand have released a roadmap for addressing key challenges facing the hospitality industry…
Restricted trading day rules up for debate
Hospitality New Zealand is welcoming news that a proposal to remove trading restrictions over Easter, Christmas and ANZAC Day will be debated at Select Committee…
Hospo NZ welcomes regional tourism funding boost
A funding boost for regional tourism initiatives is being welcomed by Hospitality New Zealand…
Te Anau’s Fat Duck named NZ’s best gastropub
The Fat Duck in Te Anau has been named Supreme Champion at the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards…
Agave Spirits joins Federal Merchants & Co.
Agave Spirits Ltd, maker of Besos Margarita, has signed a nationwide distribution deal with Federal Merchants & Co…
Kiwi wines chosen by world’s best somms
Three New Zealand wineries have had wines chosen for the second edition of the prestigious World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection…