'Dumb rules' – hospitality review targets red tape linked to business closures

Home / PoliticsNatasha GordonLive News Reporter·NZ Herald·9 Sep, 2026 12:31 AM3 mins to read‌David Seymour announces hospitality industry regulatory reliefThe Government says it is slashing red tape for hospitality businesses to help operators survive, after years of tough trading conditions.This morning’s announcement by Regulation Minister David Seymour and Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston followed the Ministry for Regulation’s review of the hospitality sector.

Seymour said the announcement

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'Dumb rules' – hospitality review targets red tape linked to business closures

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