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Hospitality New Zealand and the Restaurant Association have welcomed the Government’s announcement that the hospitality industry will be the focus of the next Ministry of Regulation industry review.
Minister of Regulation Hon David Seymour and Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Hon Louise Upston announced the review on Wednesday morning. It will focus on regulations that apply to restaurants, bars, cafés, food stalls at markets, food trucks, catering businesses and hotels.
Hospitality NZ interim chief executive Nick Keene says, “We’re pleased to see recognition of the significant regulatory and compliance pressures on the hospitality sector, and the complicated nature of the legislation that governs how we operate.
“We know that across our respective memberships, the rules and regulations operators face place a strain on investment and employment decisions, and the ability to grow the sector as a whole.”
Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois says, “This regulatory review is something we’ve been jointly asking for since the 2024 Hospitality Summit, and it’s pleasing to see our voice has been heard.
“We have a unique opportunity to support a comprehensive look at the red tape holding our industry back, and expect a strong set of recommendations that will support hospitality’s growth into the future.”
The Restaurant Association and Hospitality NZ say they look forward to working with Ministers and the Ministry of Regulation team to support the review.
