Restaurant Association of New Zealand

04/10/2026

Amex is supporting the local places that bring our communities to life. Shop Small encourages Card Members to get behind the neighbourhood cafés, restaurants and bars they know and love.

Learn more about Shop Small: https://buff.ly/YRkI1ZU

02/10/2026

We’re proud to announce our official partnership with the Restaurant Association of New Zealand!

Hospitality is at the heart of our local communities, and we are dedicated to helping business owners navigate their next transition with confidence.

Exclusive partnership benefits:

Sellers: Receive 12.5% off LINK’s standard commission rate.

Buyers: Receive 6 months complimentary membership with the Restaurant Association.

Whether you're ready to sell your business or step into your next venture, our team is here to support you.

Read the full article via the link below, or contact a LINK business broker today.

📲 0800 546 528 | https://linkbusiness.co.nz/a-partnership-that-pays-off-link-business-brokers-and-the-restaurant-association/

02/10/2026

The average hospitality business loses over $47,000 a year to food waste. And around 61% of it is avoidable.

Kai Keepers is a food waste reduction programme that helps you see where waste is happening in your venue and find practical ways to cut it. That means lower costs, less going to landfill, and more from every ingredient.

Already doing some great things? Wondering where to start? Either way, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Take our quick survey (no commitment to the programme): LINK in comments

If you'd like to take part, we'll work with you to find a time that suits your business, including next year, so there's nothing extra to add to the busy season.

01/10/2026

Pull up a chair. 🍷
There's something about spring that makes it easier to say, "We should get together."

Come Over October is coming to Aotearoa! Started in the US by Karen MacNeil, author of The W**e Bible, it's a simple invitation to reconnect with friends and family over food, conversation and w**e.

For hospitality, it's a chance to celebrate what our venues do best: bringing people together. 🧡

How to get involved:
✨ Create a dish or menu designed for sharing
✨ Give guests a prompt to invite someone they've been meaning to catch up with
✨ Use conversation cards or table talkers
✨ Team up with a local w**e producer or supplier

It's not too late to join in. Come Over October logos, playbooks and templates are free to use and customise.

Planning something? Share it and tag so we can see how venues across the motu are taking part.

Learn more here🔗

The Restaurant Association is encouraging the industry to Invite people over for Come Over October NZ, giving people a reason to get together

28/09/2026

When women succeed, they succeed together.

Which is why our partners Westpac have partnered with re:ampd, a growing community of female entrepreneurs led by Marisa Fong, who are building better businesses through shared experiences, expert mentoring, and practical tools and resources.

To help more women start, run, and grow successful businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand, Westpac is offering up to 500 complimentary 12-month re:ampd memberships to eligible Westpac business customers.

Westpac NZ
re:ampd

Find out more here

23/09/2026

⭐️🍽️ Our newest Auckland Hospo Start cohort joined us this week, and they will be spending the next month learning hospitality foundation skills, and getting ready to enter (or return to) the hospo industry.

🌟 We are excited to see where their journey takes them!

🤩 If you are starting to look at your hiring needs as we head into the busy season, please reach out, as we may have the perfect candidate!

Email [email protected] to learn more.

21/09/2026

Level up your leadership

Our Emerging Managers workshop is designed for new and aspiring hospitality managers looking to build confidence and strengthen their leadership skills.

This interactive workshop will provide practical insights and strategies to help you navigate the transition into management and lead your team with confidence.

You’ll explore:
• Conflict management and resolution
• Managing new pressures and challenges
• Practical tips for motivating your team

📍 Wellington | 29 September | 9:30am–12:30pm
📍 Christchurch | 6 October | 9:30am–12:30pm
📍 Auckland | 12 October | 9:30am–12:30pm

Whether you’re a supervisor preparing for your next step or a new manager looking to strengthen your skills, this workshop is for you.

🔗To register, visit the link in our bio or in the comments below.

20/09/2026

Get insights and actions on emerging scam threats to help protect your business, at the next Westpac Smarts webinar.

According to the latest Westpac Small Medium Enterprise (SME) research, more than one-third of New Zealand SMEs received a fraud or scam attempt at least once in the last 12 months. With technology rapidly evolving, staying informed about emerging scam trends can help you make confident decisions and better protect yourselves, your people, and your customers.

To learn more about emerging threats and practical ways to help protect your business, join Peter Barnes and Jess Channing from the Westpac Financial Crime team for this live Westpac Smarts webinar.

Tuesday 22 September 2026 10:00am - 10:45am
Register for the webinar here: https://events.westpac.co.nz/website/1295/

16/09/2026

Auckland Member Connect Event 🍷

Join us for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and fresh ideas with fellow hospitality operators from across Auckland.

Hear the latest Restaurant Association updates on what's happening across the industry, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and reconnect with your local hospitality community.

📅 Monday 28 September
📍 Ground W**e Bar, 10 O'Connell Street, Auckland
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Spots are limited — RSVP now to secure your place! 👇
https://buff.ly/cQcDqad

14/09/2026

Get your LCQ online at your own pace!

Our Online LCQ gives hospitality businesses a flexible and accessible way to train staff without taking them away from work. With easy-to-follow video modules, staff can complete the course when it suits them.

Successful participants will achieve NZQA Unit Standards 4646 and 16705 and gain their LCQ, a key requirement for anyone applying for a Manager’s Certificate.

Flexible learning. Practical training. Get qualified online.

This training is delivered with the support of the Hospitality Training Trust.