Relief for business on the horizon
The Commerce Commission has introduced relief for business operators by moving to regulate commercial credit card interchange fees. Retail NZ has welcomed the Commerce…
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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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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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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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Stress May be Gone, But Pressure Persists
New data has revealed that although stress has peaked for most businesses, there is still sustained pressure for most operators. BWA Insolvency’s Quarterly Market…
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Projected Growth for Foodservice in New Zealand
The foodservice market in New Zealand is set to grow at a CAGR of 6.72 percent in the next five years, according to new…
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Hospitality Reassured Over Digital Kiwi Access Card Rollout
Despite fears of further red tape, the introduction of the new digital Kiwi Access card has been promised not to burden hospitality workers further….
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