It is no secret that tourism is struggling to recruit workers, but the extent of the shortage is becoming apparent.
The sector lost 65,000 workers at the beginning of the pandemic, and they're not all coming back.
Migrants on working holiday visas are not making a difference so far.
That creates flow on effects, slower service and shorter opening hours, and some say this could affect our reputation to overseas tourists.
Director at Hotel Council Aotearoa James Doolan joined Andrew Dickens.
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