$5m Govt flood support package announced –
The Government is providing a $5 million package of emergency support to help businesses significantly affected by the recent flooding in Auckland. This includes: $3 million for flood recovery payments to help significantly affected businesses $1 million for mental wellbeing support through a boost to the First Steps programme $1 million for small business advice focused on business continuity and resilience Inland Revenue will also waive penalties for late payments for Auckland, Northland, the Bay of Plenty, Thames/Coromandel and Waikato. “The floods were devastating for many businesses in the Auckland region. It was sudden and could not be reasonably prepared…
Hospo Hui scheduled for 2023 Fine Food NZ exhibition –
Fine Food New Zealand, the largest trade only event in the country for the foodservice, hospitality and food retail industries returns to Auckland on June 25-27. From top quality food and drink ingredients to kitchen equipment and technology solutions, everything you need to upgrade your business will be on display. This year the Restaurant Association of New Zealand will host its Hospo Hui at the show. Marisa Bidois, CEO of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand. Over 200 exhibitors, expert seminars, trade deals, networking opportunities will be available at the show. Hospo Hui brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to…
RANZ reports positive meeting with new PM outlining immediate priorities –
The Restaurant Association, along with other members of the business community, met with the new Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins yesterday morning for the first time to discuss the impact of flooding on North Island hospitality businesses. Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins. Marisa Bidois, CEO of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand said the meeting, which lasted about an hour was “constructive and positive” and it was clear that the Prime Minister was aware of the many challenges faced by the business community, which was encouraging to see. The Restaurant Association raised immediate priorities with the Prime Minister: Business communications – Ensuring…
Contingency planning essential says NZ Events Association –
The New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) says the cancellation of multiple events at short notice is heartbreaking for organizers and concertgoers alike, but says it is a timely reminder of the necessity for emergency contingency plans. “Just when things seemed to be getting back to normal for the events industry, it started raining and hasn’t stopped,” says Elaine Linnell, General Manager, NZEA. “It’s devastating for all our members as the cancellation of major events has a knock-on effect which is hitting hard. It also demonstrates the necessity for emergency plans – after all, this is New Zealand and the unexpected…
Hospitality Business Leader’s Forum 2023:
Bring back hospitality By Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown Thank you for inviting me to contribute to the Hospitality Business magazine Leader’s Forum. Hospitality is my third biggest spend, after taxes and rates, and I have invested in this industry, so I’m probably a good person to listen to. Studies have shown that 68% of all lost business results from the indifferent, uncaring attitudes of employees towards customers. I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve entered a restaurant and stood there, being ignored by staff who don’t appear to be busy or told that a half-empty dining room…
Grand Chateau Tongariro Hotel announces permanent closure –
The Grand Chateau Tongariro will close permanently from Sunday February 5. The Chateau, located in the Tongariro National Park, has been in consultation with the Department of Conservation (DOC) regarding the renewal of its 30-year lease, which expired in April 2020. As part of the hotel’s due diligence in preparing to renew the lease, it had specialists conduct site and seismic assessments as part of plans to renovate the building and surrounding infrastructure. The most recent seismic assessment, however, found that underground shifts over time meant some of the hotel infrastructure no longer met current safety standards. “This decision has…
Bocuse d’Or Aotearoa team placed 15th in global culinary Olympics –
Denmark has won the Bocuse d’Or with Norway and Hungary coming second and third place respectively in the world’s most high profile cooking competition. Led by Chef William Mordido, the NZ team placed 15th in our first final participation in the biennial competition, which was held in Lyon, France at the SIRHA Lyon Trade Exhibition centre. Australia placed 18th. One of Denmark’s winning entries. Twenty-four teams consisting of some of the best chefs on the planet were gathered in Lyon at the Olympics of Food. Known to be the most prestigious and difficult culinary competition on Earth, the Bocuse d’Or…