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New CEO for Appellation Marlborough Wine
Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has appointed Stephanie McIntyre as its new Chief Executive Officer…
Entries open for 50 Best Bars Scholarships
Entries are now open to bartenders from around the world for the 50 Best Bars Scholarship programme…
New $13m Akl warehouse for Suntory Oceania
Suntory Oceania has unveiled a new $13 million warehouse at its Auckland manufacturing site…
Garage Project to distribute Two Bays gluten-free beer
Australia’s Two Bays Brewing Co. has announced an exclusive distribution partnership for its gluten-free beers in New Zealand with Garage Project…
Better together
Michael Donaldson looks at the benefits of consolidation in the local brewing industry...
All staff update
Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Davies explains what the recent employment law changes could mean for your business…
Let them drink cake
Joelle Thomson steps into the rapidly growing world of flavour-infused wines...
The ‘other’ audience
Kane Stanford looks at the importance of lobbying when it comes to shifting the dial for liquor businesses...
Hanky Panky once a year?
Sarah Miller joins in the latest drinks awareness day and mulls the benefits of similar global celebrations...
Kiwi gin wins top global title
Clarity Navy Gin from Tauranga’s Clarity Distilling Company has won the title ‘Gin of the Year’ at the 2026 International London Spirits Competition…
Golden sweep for Spy Valley at 2026 London Wine Competition
Waihopai Valley winery Spy Valley is toasting success at the 2026 London Wine Competition…
Hancocks partners with Casella Family Brands
Hancocks Family Merchants and Australia’s Casella Family Brands have announced a new partnership in New Zealand…
First speakers revealed for Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027
Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 (SBNZ27) has announced the first speakers in the line-up for next year’s event in Marlborough…
Garage Project wins NZ’s first Gold at World Beer Cup
Garage Project is celebrating after winning New Zealand’s first Gold medal at the 2026 World Beer Cup…
Lion partners with OpenAI
Lion is partnering with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence at scale into the alcohol and beverage sector…
Finalists in 2026 Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence
The finalists for the 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence have been announced…
Lewisham Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 2026 Lewisham Awards have been announced, recognising Auckland’s outstanding chefs, bartenders, establishments and producers…
Peckham’s acquires Capital Cider Co.
Lois and Jody Scott, owners of Peckham’s Cidery & Orchard in Upper Moutere, have acquired Nelson cidery Capital Cider Co…
NZ Winegrowers renews global push for first white wine emoji
NZ Winegrowers has launched “The Great White Wine Toast,” a global public campaign calling for the creation of an official white wine emoji and spotlighting New Zealand’s white wines…
Lion completes $7.2M project at Speight’s with 3MW electric boiler
Lion has commissioned a 3MW electric boiler at Speight's Brewery completing a $7.2 million emissions project…