by Editor | Sep 6, 2023 | News
New Zealand’s only restaurant dedicated to contemporary Samoan cuisine, has secured a site in Auckland’s Parnell and will open in late October. TALA is the creation of Samoan-born chef Henry Onesemo (ex-Meredith’s, Apero and East St. Hall) and wife Debby. It will...
by Editor | Jul 6, 2023 | News
Auckland’s Restaurant Month is back from 1-31 August 2023. This year’s programme includes a stellar line up of events and menu offers that showcases the breadth of talent and diversity of offers that can only be found in the heart of the city. Global culinary...
by Editor | Jun 14, 2023 | News
New Zealand hospitality businesses are feeling increasingly pessimistic about the state of the economy, according to the latest survey conducted by the Restaurant Association. 39 per cent of business owners believe that business conditions will worsen over the coming...
by David Wrigley | Mar 2, 2023 | Opinion
For hospitality workers and workers who have left the industry over the past couple of years, the He Tangata survey released by AUT this week will contain few suprises. Business owners and industry lobby groups however, may find a few unpleasant truths that...
by David Wrigley | Feb 23, 2023 | News
“Everyone knows someone who lost everything” At the start of last week the hospitality scene in the Hawkes Bay was gearing up for the busiest weekend of the year: Napier’s Art Deco Festival. Restaurants were fully staffed and ready for the rush,...
