Government removes 7-day isolation COVID-19 requirements
The Restaurant Association welcomes the end of COVID-19 restrictions, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards normalcy. The Government Read on
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Rotorua names its top places to dine 2023
Atticus Finch the cream of the crop… The Rotorua hospitality industry acknowledged the outstanding abilities of its own with the Read on
The unlikely retailer heavily investing in smart technologies
Stuff article | Aimee Shaw 05:00, Aug 06 2023 OfficeMax are Restaurant Association strategic partners, offering RA members exclusive member Read on
RA advocacy activity in August 2023
We are proud to be a vocal, impassioned leader for our sector, having been in the corner of Kiwi hospitality Read on
HiT 30 Training Month back for 2023
We’re excited to announce the return of our annual HiT30 training initiative for 2023! This programme is engineered to inspire your Read on
Boosting small business payments: new Bill increases transparency measures
The Government’s Business Payment Practices Bill, which will reduce the stress and costs to small businesses of long payment wait Read on
WHO: aspartame classified as a possible carcinogen – what does this mean?
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), under the World Health Organization (WHO), recently classified artificialsweetener, aspartame, as “possibly Read on
Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa
The Government has announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa which include: a new points system skilled job Read on
Plastics phase out now in effect
The Government is phasing out certain hard-to-recycle plastics and six single-use items in three tranches over 2022, 2023 and 2025. Plastic Read on
Allergen declarations, warnings, and advisory statements on food labels
Do you produce bottled sauces, or food merchandise you sell for off premises consumption? In February 2021, the Australia New Read on
Support package for businesses affected by North Island weather events
The Government announced some further support for businesses affected by the North Island weather events earlier this year by underwriting Read on
RA advocacy activity in July 2023
We are proud to be a vocal, impassioned leader for our sector, having been in the corner of Kiwi hospitality Read on