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‘Hostile economic environment’: Hospitality businesses feeling the strain
“It’s becoming less and less appealing for people.”
Cafe that took $176k in wage subsidies now in liquidation over unpaid tax, fines
Company got $176,000 in Covid-19 wage subsidies since 2020 but didn't pay tax.
Hospitality shake up: 10 things restaurateurs want
The hospitality group’s new wish list is urging the Government to support the sector.
Fonterra liquidates NZ exporter to China for unpaid debt
All did not go according to plan and exports were unsuccessful.
Carmen Hall: Hospitality’s struggle to find workers an uphill battle
The hospitality sector is struggling to attract staff and employers are suffering.
Kiwi food-tech venture serving up edible cups
Leakproofs cups for drinking out of, and then eating.
Times of India’s struggle with immigration and homage to independence
1947 eatery owner says immigration has been a "nightmare" leading up to the launch.
Slice of waterfront Wynyard Quarter for sale, ASB building could lose views
Sale could net cash-strapped council $36 million or more - property investor.
Underpaid interns: Meal-kit company Woop ordered to pay $43K
Meal kit company Woop underpaid six students by paying them for 20 hours instead of 40.
Bottle store battle: Law changes may stifle community objections
There are concerns the law changes could have the opposite effect to that intended.
Manufacturers' 'eye-opening' stock levels
Audits reveal how much extra stock small businesses are holding on to.
Northland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offences
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Otis oat-milk brings production back home to new plant
Otago oat-milk brand is backed by former Trump wingman Chris Liddell and chef Nadia Lim.
Bitter taste of inflation hits Whittaker’s chocolate: Block prices up
Whittaker’s blamed the hike on rising costs for the company.
Four Wellington bars insolvent: IRD, dozens of employees and businesses among creditors
Liquidators found no updated financial statements or recently recorded transactions.
Why this man is making the 'scary' change from IT to hospitality - at 45
Brown is one of 11 new students who are part of HospoStart’s class of 2023.
Classic pies' demise: Popular brands discontinued, 90 jobs to go at two factories
Goodman Fielder to stop selling Irvines, MacKenzie pies from June. Cost increases blamed.
Major US burger chain leaks NZ launch, hiring top staff
The multinational retailer is looking for management to head its new Auckland operation.
Hawke’s Bay restaurants cooking up a storm to raise cyclone relief funds
“We are attempting to create the country’s biggest-ever dinner party."
Opinion: Alcohol free means alcohol free...even if you're VIP
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.
Comfort food on the menu to raise vital funds for cyclone-devastated areas
Northland restaurants are cooking up a storm for cyclone relief on March 20.
Hamilton fast food company insolvent: Staff, bank, finance firms claim over $350k
Sales from a second outlet were lower than expected.
Man who bought Puketapu Store opens it to ‘feed the people’ post-cyclone
A Hawke's Bay man has not let Cyclone Gabrielle put him off from buying a local store.
Another 14 students unwell after raw chicken meals served at school
The lunch provider allegedly provided students with raw chicken meals - more than once.
Wattie's aims to raise spirits with fun days for cyclone-battered community
Hawke's Bay company Wattie's is hosting an event for families.
Salute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licence
Andrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.
Toblerone told to drop Matterhorn mountain from chocolate bars
The triangular chocolate bar beloved by duty free could soon look very different.
How many Kiwis have joined Costco?
Images in question 'should not have been made public to this community group' - Costco.
Olive oil in coffee? New Starbucks line a curiosity in Italy
Olive oil in coffee is hardly a tradition in Italy, but that didn't stop Starbucks,
Contaminated hummus and tahini products on shelves for weeks - Food Safety boss
Several brands of hummus and tahini have been recalled.
Corporate co-operation and iwi hold keys to rebuilding devastated communities
OPINION: The key to supporting communities devastated by floods was collaboration.
Inflation takes bite out of Restaurant Brands’ profit
The company reported an almost 40 per cent decline in profits in the last year.
Restaurant woes: Kiwi film star among creditors owed $750,000
Immigration 'shambles' blamed as IRD claims more than $200k.