The labour shortage is reaching boiling point for the hospitality industry.

A new Restaurant Association survey's found eight in 10 restaurant businesses are understaffed.

It comes after the Government recently announced the qualification requirement to hire migrant chefs would be dropped.

Restaurant Association President Mike Egan told Mike Hosking that was a good move, but more needs to be done.

He says there needs to be a short, medium and long term immigration strategy so other countries don't look like better options.

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The labour shortage is reaching boiling point for the hospitality industry.
A new Restaurant Association survey's found eight in 10 restaurant businesses are understaffed.
It comes after the Government recently announced the qualification requirement to hire migrant chefs would be dropped.
Restaurant Association President Mike Egan told Mike Hosking that was a good move, but more needs to be done.
He says there needs to be a short, medium and long term immigration strategy so other countries don't look like better options.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.