Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Michelin Guide is a worthwhile investment

How good is this idea of bringing Michelin to New Zealand in the hope that some of our restaurants will get some stars awarded?

Now, this is not free. We have to pay for it and we have to pay actually quite a lot of money for it.

Mike's Minute: Hospo - a boom or a bust?

We got the press release recently from the Restaurant Association where they said there were flat sales, cost pressures and regional divergence was the theme.

I have changed my mind a bit on hospitality.

Bruce Cotterill: Hospitality industry needs to get back in the game and think smarter

With the summer holiday a rapidly fading memory and the new year in its infancy, it’s timely to reflect on some highlights and lowlights from the break.

For all of the challenges that our small nation has, we still manage to box above our weight when it comes to our ability to host major events. In particular, big weighty sporting events have become something of a specialist skill.