
Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
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OPINION: These are some of the toughest conditions the industry has ever faced.
Survey shows one in five businesses fear they may have to close.
A new business that had a rocky start has gone on to take out the industry's top award.
Less than a year ago Asher Boote was considering walking away amidst a string of closures.
Frustration over not being able to roast beans at home drove the innovation.
Tougher economic times are getting to cafes for the first time in decades.
There has been some buyer interest in it.
Declining foot traffic along famous Courtenay Place and economic downturn hit bar owner.
A round-up of recent closures across the city's hospitality scene.
OPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.
It makes sense to have a local say on where and when alcohol is sold, says Wayne Brown.
Post-Covid optimism gives way to declining confidence.
Winners are voted by the hospitality industry, except for the People’s Choice Award.
Police said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.
The last time Courtenay Place was closed for a street festival was in 2017.
The Hawke's Bay business won two top prizes at the 2024 Hospitality NZ Business Awards.
'My son asked me for three years to make it into a pie.'
'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'
New Zealand's biggest hospitality conference is in Christchurch today.
Financial Times: World’s second-largest brewer pushed into net loss.
Kyle Anderson has bought the bar and says he's looking forward to a new Chapel chapter.
It's still tough out there for many restaurants but the country is showing some promise.
The burger features a line of white powder sprinkled on top and rolled bank bill.
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
OPINION: Our readers write with their concerns.
The father of seven was jailed for just over five years on 19 charges.
OPINION: 'Please hospo, give us a bit more to actually eat, especially vegetables.'