Hospitality
Christchurch: The 'capital of cool'
Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious.
Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam
Crippled by Covid-19 debt and a stagnant economy, established Chinese eateries serving authentic Cantonese dim sum are now facing increasing competition.
Auckland eatery Amore to pay $18k over unfair contract
After eight months working as a kitchen hand, a 16-year-old says she felt backed into a corner by her employer who told her she no longer had a job if she did not sign a casual contract.
Wellington's hospitality awards postponed due to tough times
The bite of tough times has been so hard, their annual awards celebrations have been pushed back to next year.
Wellington bookings chocka, ahead of big events weekend
Accommodation in the capital this weekend is booked up due to a double whammy of the World of Wearable Arts and an All Blacks game. Audio
Auckland restaurant owners facing slump worse than Covid
Ongoing construction woes, rising crime and a sluggish economy are just some of the issues haunting dining establishments in the city centre.
Rotorua restaurants say cost-of-living crisis is hitting the hospitality sector
At full capacity, The Indian Star on Rotorua's Eat Streat used to have 130 people seated for a meal - now it is lucky to have 30.
