Auckland’s PJ Renaud has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist in the Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series…

Entries for the 2026 New Zealand Spirits Awards have opened with the revised categories now confirmed…

Hospitality NZ, the Brewers Guild, and the Brewers Association are urging the Government to introduce a 50% reduction in excise tax on draught beer sold for on-premise consumption…

A Bill designed to cut red tape and modernise alcohol law has been introduced…

Hospitality industry leaders and Government representatives gathered at Parliament this week for the 2026 Hospitality Summit…

Reefton Distilling Co. has announced a leadership transition, with the former Pics Peanut Butter CFO taking over the CEO role…

The Brewers Guild of New Zealand has announced the key dates for this year’s New Zealand Beer Awards...

Two international hospitality experts are among the keynote speakers confirmed for HNZ26...

Lion has announced a recall of around 2,500 cases of Steinlager Ultra Low Carb 24-packs…

Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Davies looks at what to know when varying your alcohol licence…

Michael Donaldson examines the popularity of “better for you” beers...

Kane Stanford delves into the forgotten ‘P’ of marketing...

Joelle Thomson tastes her way through Pinot Noir history at a very special event in Martinborough...

Sarah Miller finds there is dogged determination among those in England’s whisky industry...

One New Zealand wine has made the list for the third edition of World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection…

New data fshows a sustained downward trend in overall alcohol consumption, with beer hitting a new low…

The key dates for this year’s New Zealand Spirits Awards have been announced…

The LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence has opened for 2026 entries…

Vinarchy has appointed Nicole Battistessa as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand…

Mission Estate Winery has announced the appointment of Michael Wentworth as its new Chief Executive…