Mandy Lusk
Could hope be on the horizon for Auckland's hospitality sector?
Could hope finally be on the horizon for Auckland's inner city hospitality sector? As part of the Government's $70 million tourist spend - $40 million will go towards drawing big international events… Audio
Fights and threatening behaviour intimidate fearful Central Auckland businesses
Ongoing anti-social behaviour in central Auckland is prompting safety concerns among business owners and tourism operators, as more people flock into Downtown for summer. Co-owner of Vivace Restaurant… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland bar owner relieved at orange move
The relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions comes with perks for central city bars, restaurants and cafes.
After 11 weeks, business owners say they're pleased to see the back of mandatory seated service… Audio
Covid-19: Looser restrictions fail to have immediate impact
Restrictions have been loosened, but hospitality owners say it's done little to boost their takings.
Gathering limits indoors have gone from 100 people to 200 and all outdoor gathering limits axed.
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Restaurants closing, denied 'ludicrous' test-to-work exemption
Some hospitality businesses feel they are getting the cold shoulder again from government after being left out of the test to work scheme, which is designed to keep the doors open during peak Omicron.
…AK hospo devastated not included in govt re-activation pkg
As hospitality businesses around Auckland prepare to open to customers tomorrow for the first time in 108 days, the Restaurant Assocation says its devastated the industry is excluded from the… Audio
Covid-19: Businesses on National Party's reopening plan
A 10-point plan from the National Party for opening the country up again includes a boost to wage subsidies, tax cuts for small business, $100 hospitality vouchers and our airports humming once again… Audio
Auckland restaurants call for legal help with reopening in level 2
An Auckland restaurateur is calling for special provisions to be made to the Sale of Liquor Act like they were for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, to accommodate more outdoor diners and give the CBD a… Video, Audio
AK businesses need more support to survive current lockdown
Some Auckland businesses believe this lockdown could be the straw that breaks the camel's back and they may have no choice but to close down. This is despite the wage subsidy, resurgence payment… Audio
Auckland hospitality hit hard by another alert level change
The swift change to alert level three for Auckland has hit the hospitality sector hard. Restaurant owner Mandy Lusk talks to Jesse about how the latest lock down is hurting morale as well as profits.
…Alert level changes don't particularly help CBD's hospo sector
Alert level changes in Auckland are not helping to get more people through the doors at the CBD's hospitality outlets. Vivace owner, Mandy Lusk explains to The Panel what's been happening. Audio
