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“We have a critical staff shortage, and it is very difficult to find staff. If someone leaves, and I advertise, it is very hard to even get someone to come to an interview,” Pasch said. “We are very worried in hospitality that some of the rules that the Government are proposing will make staff shortages a lot worse. This will probably mean that the lights will go off for some businesses. “There just aren't too many New Zealanders that are unemployed and looking at jobs. How are our businesses going to grow without staff? Some will go under; some will go sideways. It is not a recipe...
In a city filled with tiny nook-and-cranny bars, level 2 can be a particular hassle. Mark Davey, who is general manager of Waitoa beer, with venues in Hataitai and the CBD, said it was much quieter over the weekend than it would be normally. "As soon as the level 2 announcement was made earlier last week probably we were expecting about 40 to 50 percent drop off in normal revenues which is basically what's happened." He said table service slows everything down and can mean losing money over the course of the evening. Davey said they would almost prefer level 3 over the more frustrating level ...
The hospitality industry stands to lose 15 percent of its workers if government won't extend the essential skills visa.
The hospitality industry stands to lose 15 percent of its workers if government won't extend the essential skills visa.