Hospitality New Zealand

Next Wednesday 26 March, we’ll celebrate the best of the best that Aotearoa's gastropub scene has to offer - announcing our regional winners and crowning the Supreme Champion. We’d love for you to join us in the celebrations at Fantail & Turtle, Auckland (Supreme Winner - 2024)! FINAL TICKETS on sale now: https://lnkd.in/gABeAAjm 🏆 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards 2025 🗓 26 March, doors open 6.30pm 📍 Fantail & Turtle, Auckland

Sustainability isn’t just about the environment - it’s about building a stronger, more resilient business. We’ve launched Hospitality New Zealand’s Sustainability Strategy, developed in collaboration with thinkstep-anz with input from our members and suppliers. It is designed to fit within our 5-year strategy and focuses on helping businesses save money and resources today whilst future proofing tomorrow. Whether it’s reducing costs, streamlining operations, or making small changes that add up over time, we’re here to support you with tools, training, and real-world examples from businesses like yours. Over the coming year, we will continue to introduce new tools, resources and case studies to support the hospitality sector. Explore the strategy and resources to see what works for you and your business. https://lnkd.in/gSG3enax

This International Women's Day, Hospitality New Zealand proudly celebrates the incredible wahine on our board, within our team, and across our membership. This year's theme, ‘Accelerate Action, ’ highlights the urgency of advancing gender equality. We’re committed to driving progress and championing the remarkable contributions of women in hospitality. Together, let’s #AccelerateAction for a more inclusive and equitable industry. #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay

'Hospitality New Zealand Member SkyCity Apprentices Shine in Final Cookery Assessment' A huge congratulations to the nine SkyCity cookery apprentices who recently completed their final Commercial Competence Assessment—the last step in their New Zealand Apprenticeship in Cookery (Levels 3 & 4), graduating on the 13th of March. With expert guidance from ServiceIQ's Sector Advisors, these aspiring chefs showcased not only technical precision but also creativity and business acumen. From crafting a three-course menu to mastering expert filleting techniques, they proved they have what it takes to thrive in a commercial kitchen. Every apprentice passed with flying colours, delivering dishes that exceeded expectations. Their success is a testament to the power of hands-on learning and dedication to the craft. Well done to these future culinary stars. #HNZMember #NZApprenticeship #FutureChefs #SkyCity SkyCity Entertainment Group ServiceIQ

Healthy Hospo, our partner in supporting a healthier, happier, and more sustainable hospitality industry, invites you to an empowering workshop session: 🧠 'MENTAL FITNESS WORKSHOP - OUR MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT IT IS AND HOW WE CAN IMPROVE IT' This workshop is designed to provide a better understanding of our mental well-being and explore what might be contributing to situations where we aren't thriving. An array of tools and solutions will be explored to help outline what can work to improve your mental wellbeing. This course is for anyone, at any level: owners, managers, chefs, front of house, senior staff, and junior staff. [ Auckland ] 🗓 Tue, 11 Mar, 10am - 12pm 📍 Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre https://lnkd.in/gvpcpJfq OR 🗓 Tue, 11 Mar, 2pm - 4pm 📍 SkyCity Auckland Welcome Room https://lnkd.in/gX42AkxJ [ Wellington ] 🗓 Tue, 18 Mar, 2pm - 4pm 📍 Naumi Hotel, Wellington https://lnkd.in/g6kRPd7j 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 💡 'LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP - COACHING AND MENTORING 101' At Healthy Hospo, we believe everyone can be a leader, and one of the critical skills a leader possesses is the ability to coach others. This course is for anyone wanting to elevate their ability to mentor, coach, and provide feedback. The practical 4-hour workshop has been designed to introduce coaching and develop the skills and tools needed to coach effectively. [ Christchurch ] 🗓 Tue, 4 Mar, 10am - 3pm 📍 Protocol, Christchurch https://lnkd.in/gb5VK5qm

Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) supports Auckland Transport’s decision to delay the introduction of overnight on-street parking charges in Auckland’s central city until March 2026. “Hospitality is at the heart of Auckland’s city centre. To keep our nightlife vibrant, we need parking policies that encourage, rather than deter, people from enjoying the city’s hospitality scene.” https://lnkd.in/gXeZ5aD6

🗳 The results are in, and the Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs list is here – as voted by you! 🥘 These venues go beyond your average pub meal, pairing incredible flavours with welcoming vibes and, of course, top-notch beverages 🍹 🎉 Congratulations to all that made the list - New Zealand is lucky to have such talented teams and tastemakers raising the bar! 📍Ready to explore the full list? Start planning your next culinary adventure: https://lnkd.in/g49XNnJ5

Starting February, we're excited to launch monthly regional newsletters to share important region-specific news, updates, and opportunities. This will also be your one-stop email for event invitations each month, helping reduce the number of individual emails we send, so keep an eye out for these updates!

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Thank You, Hon. Matt Doocey – Welcome, Hon. Louise Upston. Hospitality New Zealand thanks Hon. Matt Doocey for his incredible work as the first Minister for Hospitality and Tourism. His leadership has highlighted our industry's vital role across Aotearoa and laid a strong foundation for future growth. We're excited to welcome Hon. Louise Upston to the role and look forward to working together to unlock new opportunities and deliver real benefits for our industry and communities.