Restaurants are already struggling and it's feared more will have to shut up shop.
After enduring lockdowns and staff shortages, a big customer downturn is now hitting our hospo scene.
Restaurateurs say scrapping fair pay legislation should be among the top priorities of the new government.
"Those of us who are in the CBD are definitely tightening their purse strings."
"Most of the hospitality businesses have absolutely no wiggle room to actually look for this additional cash."
"Obviously tap beers require CO2 to be pumped out and we're not able to get any CO2 from any supplier."
It comes at a time when we're meant to be tightening our belts.
New Zealand's hospitality sector achieved record sales of over $13.38 billion for the year ending September 2022.
Unite Union says employers have relied on high staff turnover for too long.
