Restaurant Month Returns to Auckland
Heart of the City’s Restaurant Month returns this August with its most exciting programme yet, which will look to unlock a new era for…
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Minimum Wage Win for Hospitality
Australia’s minimum wage has increased by 4.75 percent, moving from AUD 24.95 per hour to AUD 26.44 per hour, and will now top over…
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Superannuation Fiasco for Newcastle Restaurant
AUSTRALIA | The operators of a Newcastle Thai restaurant are alleged to have failed to make superannuation payments and tried to cover it up….
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Billy’s Wins Big at Dulux Design Awards
Popular Queenstown restaurant Billy’s said it was proud to have taken home a coveted prize at the 2026 Dulux Design Awards. Acclaimed Ayrburn restaurant…
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Budgeting for Growth
Despite the Prime Minister’s recent pre-Budget speech, which highlighted the challenge of securing the country’s future in a volatile world, Nicola Waldren, General Manager…
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Industry Call Budget 2026 “Fiscally Responsible”
Given the political, economic, and fiscal constraints facing the New Zealand economy, Budget 2026 is fiscally responsible, BusinessNZ said. Chief Executive Katherine Rich said…
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R&CA Prioritise Protecting Jobs
AUSTRALIA | The restaurant industry has called on the Fair Work Commission to protect jobs, and warned against further wage increases. Restaurant & Catering…
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Budget Overlooks Opportunity for Economic Boost
The 2026 budget hasn’t sugarcoated New Zealand’s financial situation, but has overlooked potential growth, according to businesses. Industry leaders have responded to the 2026…
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Early Signs of Labour Market Recovery
New figures show that the local labour market is slowly recovering, but the balance remains uneven across industries. New Zealand’s labour market is beginning…
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Budget Requests for Further Support
Ahead of the 2026 budget, industry leaders have asked the Government to prioritise retail and hospitality businesses and their economic growth. Retail NZ has…
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