Balancing Risk with Innovation
Balancing risk with innovation is one of the biggest challenges for hospitality operators, according to a study by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Mastercard….
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OCR Increase Leaves Businesses Cautious
Finance and economics continue to remain prevalent themes throughout the industry, and the news of the OCR increasing by 0.25 percent has left business…
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NZW Names 2026 Fellows
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) is celebrating its annual honours list by announcing five additions to the roll of NZW Fellows. Fabian Yukich, Chair of…
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Golden Chefs Win for Paige Hutchinson
Paige Hutchinson will represent the South Island at the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award grand final in Melbourne this September. Paige Hutchinson, a 23-year-old…
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Fine Dining Collides with Hangi
Chef Rex Morgan returned to SO/ Auckland for a three-night celebration of Matariki, colliding fine dining with hangi techniques. Chef Morgan joined forces with…
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Eight Celebrates the Nine Stars
On the menu, Matariki can be represented in various ways, but it’s essential there is a connection to land, sea, fire, family and remembrance….
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Matariki on the Menu
Te Kaahu Restaurant at Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is marking the Māori New Year with a special three-course Matariki set menu that draws…
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Wigram Burglaries Include Restaurant
A string of burglaries in Wigram, Christchurch, has included a restaurant, as authorities continue searching for perpetrators. Christchurch police are investigating a group of…
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Fire Damage Turns Into Resilience Ambition
Since a fire ravaged its building in early March, one Auckland restaurant owner has reopened after three months. In what could be described as…
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Sawmill Partners with Norsewear
In arguably one of the most Kiwi partnerships, Norsewear has partnered with Sawmill Brewery to release a limited-edition cold-fermented IPA. Tim Deane from Norsewear…
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CookieBake Slices – A Cut Above the Rest
Introducing CookieBake Slices, a fresh and elevated range built on flavour, quality and authenticity. Bringing a fresh perspective to a cabinet staple, the CookieBake…
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East Makes History
Auckland restaurant East has been named as the only vegetarian restaurant selected in the inaugural Michelin Guide. East, the vegetarian modern Asian restaurant, has…
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