Hospitality trading rules change in time for Easter: Hospitality New Zealand

We are thrilled to share with you a significant win for Hospitality New Zealand and the hospitality industry as Hon Kieran McAnulty’s members bill dealing with restricted trading days passed last night.
Hospitality NZ has long advocated for the reform of restricted trading days, specifically over Easter weekend, and we are pleased see the bill pass, allowing operators to trade as normal without the confusion and frustration over customers being required to order a meal.
The Bill has now received Royal Assent which means these rules will be in place from midnight tomorrow, being Good Friday.
Kristy Phillips, Chief Executive of Hospitality NZ says: “This is a monumental win for the association and for the industry, and we look forward to welcoming guests into hospitality venues as normal this weekend all over the country.”
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https://www.hospitality.org.nz/assets/URLs/Explainer-Sale-and-Supply-of-Alcohol-Sales-on-Anzac-Day-Morning-Good-Friday-Easter-Sunday-and-Christmas-Day-Amendment-Act-2026.pdf

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