Hospitality
Business booming for restaurant with no set opening hours or menu
A Christchurch restaurant that opens when its owner wants to is still doing a roaring trade without hiking its prices. Addington's Afghan restaurant doesn't advertise, has no set times and no menu… Video, Audio
Tourism industry endeavours to build back better for 'new era'
The tourism industry wants to rebuild better than ever, saying a new era is ahead.
More than 1500 travel delegates are in Otautahi for the country's biggest tourism business event, TRENZ, this week.
…How will hospitality and tourism fare this summer?
A recent survey by Tourism Industry Aotearoa finds hospitality and tourism is short of sixty-five thousand workers. Queues, reduced opening hours and minimum two night stays are on the cards this… Audio
Auckland viaduct busy with locals and overseas visitors
Mask mandates are scrapped, the borders are open, and the buzz and busy-ness is back for restaurants in Auckland's viaduct.
With tourists returning and more people coming in for a night on the town… Audio
Why your caffeine fix is getting more expensive
The price of your flat white is going up. The Detail tries to find out why. Audio
A Pasifika feast at Elemental Auckland
This year's Elemental Festival in Tamaki Makaurau includes an amazing production all about food. Wallace Frost is the chef behind Takurau - Nafanua, War Goddess production. Audio
Hospo's acute recruitment hassles hit headlines again
Hospitality's acute shortage of workers made headlines again this week after one minister told operators to up their game on pay and conditions. While bosses told media they can’t find workers no… Audio
Mediawatch for 10 July 2022
The worst of times?; Hospo can't find workers - but neither can the media; RNZ changes the tunes for news. Audio
Industry calls for alcohol manufacture tax rate to be reduced
An expected rise in taxes on alcohol to match inflation will be crippling for manufacturers and importers, an industry group says.
Night clubs skirt Covid rules by operating as private events
When is a night club not a night club?
A so-called 'grey area' in the Covid-19 rules means some bars and venues have been hosting parties despite the red light setting without enforcing mask-wearing… Audio
Hospitality in crisis due to lack of domestic travel
Hospitality New Zealand says domestic travel is at a standstill with forward bookings pointing to accommodation occupancy rates as low as 20 percent for the next three months.
Queenstown urges more govt help as isolation forces closures
Queenstown hospitality is calling out for government support during the Omicron surge as isolation requirements push more to the brink.
Restaurants are cutting back hours and closing their doors to… Audio
Govt says' targeted support' on the way for hospitality firms
Cafes and restaurants on the brink of collapse because of Covid-19 restrictions are being promised some relief by the government but still don't know what that will be.
'It's really dire': Auckland restaurant owners plead with Finance Minister for support
Dozens of cafe, restaurant and venue owners in central Auckland say they are on the brink of bankruptcy, with the expected Omicron wave keeping customers away.
Claustrophic housing puts Queenstown hospitality sector at risk of Covid-19 outbreak
There are fears Queenstown's hurting hospitality sector may be brought to a screeching halt if a Covid case occurs among workers.
Covid fears over Queenstown's tight-knit workers community
There are fears Queenstown's hurting hospitality sector may be brought to a screeching halt if a Covid case occurs among workers.
The resort's hospitality sector is unique in its tight-knit nature… Audio
Auckland hospitality puts hope in customers under orange level
Auckland hospitality businesses are holding out for the orange light - hoping it'll tide them over until the border opens.
It's been two weeks since Tāmaki Makaurau moved to red and it's another two… Video, Audio
Sydney Opera House seagull patrols a success for eateries
Dog patrols to scare away seagulls swooping on Sydney restaurant diners have been a success, with the patrol winning a repeat contract.
'Excited and nervous': Auckland hospo reopens in traffic light system
Auckland cafes, bars and restaurants are reopening for table service under the new Covid-19 traffic light system, after months of lockdown.
Hospitality sector 'devastated' after being excluded from Auckland stimulus package
As hospitality businesses around Auckland prepare to open to customers tomorrow for the first time in 108 days, the Restaurant Association say they are devastated. Audio