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![Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group
A multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.
![Hospitality shake up: 10 things restaurateurs want](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Hospitality shake up: 10 things restaurateurs want
The hospitality group’s new wish list is urging the Government to support the sector.
![Cooking up a storm: Chef Al Brown organises Cyclone Gabrielle relief dinner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Cooking up a storm: Chef Al Brown organises Cyclone Gabrielle relief dinner
Celebrity chef aiming to create NZ’s “biggest-ever dinner party”.
![Restaurant woes: Kiwi film star among creditors owed $750,000](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Restaurant woes: Kiwi film star among creditors owed $750,000
Immigration 'shambles' blamed as IRD claims more than $200k.
!['Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hour
The adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 1
![Worker, sacked while on maternity leave, wins $23k for unfair dismissal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Worker, sacked while on maternity leave, wins $23k for unfair dismissal
The young mother pleaded with her boss, saying she would put her baby in daycare.
![Auckland floods: Hospo sector battling property damage, transport disruption](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Auckland floods: Hospo sector battling property damage, transport disruption
Restaurants facing multiple problems after devastating storms.
![Worker shortage: Restaurants expect to struggle over busy season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Worker shortage: Restaurants expect to struggle over busy season
Restaurants may be facing a "crisis" ahead of Christmas.
![Busted: More than 200 bar managers suspended for drink-drive offences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Busted: More than 200 bar managers suspended for drink-drive offences
One third of bar managers suspended for bad behaviour are drink drivers.
![Iconic all-you-can-eat restaurant shuts: Is Covid killing the buffet?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Iconic all-you-can-eat restaurant shuts: Is Covid killing the buffet?
Eight at Cordis Auckland will not be offering buffet service under red light settings.
!['A true friend gone too soon': Renowned NZ restaurateur dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'A true friend gone too soon': Renowned NZ restaurateur dies
The owner of Sails, Barton Littlejohn, died this week aged only 57.
![Auckland Thai takeaway agrees to translate hidden menu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Auckland Thai takeaway agrees to translate hidden menu
Restaurant Association says translated menu will ensure all can experience and enjoy.
![Great plates: The hunt for Auckland's 100 defining dishes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Great plates: The hunt for Auckland's 100 defining dishes
The public will be asked to help choose 50 iconic meals at Auckland eateries.
![1000 hospitality jobs already gone, more feared as lockdown bites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
1000 hospitality jobs already gone, more feared as lockdown bites
Restaurants and cafes fear for their future during another lockdown.
!['A tidal wave': Bar owner describes how busy post-lockdown has been](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'A tidal wave': Bar owner describes how busy post-lockdown has been
A business owner says things are looking up for him but that can't be said for everyone.
!['Massive impact': Kiwi chef's plan to tackle habit hurting our restaurants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Massive impact': Kiwi chef's plan to tackle habit hurting our restaurants
It can cost restaurants thousands - leading to a call to pass some pain on to diners.
![National MP flouts social distancing, labels 'St Jacinda's' rules rubbish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
National MP flouts social distancing, labels 'St Jacinda's' rules rubbish
Northland MP Matt King dismisses social distancing rules, says NZ not 'Nazi Germany'.
![Struggling businesses offered food delivery helping hand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Struggling businesses offered food delivery helping hand
Businesses in the hospitality industry are struggling with the impacts of Covid-19.
![Uber Eats slammed for not reducing charges to restaurants and cafes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Uber Eats slammed for not reducing charges to restaurants and cafes
Due to the Covid-19 impacts, 20 per cent of the industry in New Zealand may never reopen.
!['Hospitality is in crisis,' Epidemic Response Committee hears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Hospitality is in crisis,' Epidemic Response Committee hears
Covid-19 is a catastrophe for the hospitality sector, the Restaurant Association says.
![Coronavirus: Hundreds of hospitality businesses on brink of collapse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Coronavirus: Hundreds of hospitality businesses on brink of collapse
Restaurant Association calls for $500 wage subsidies.