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Auckland bartender wins Jameson Global Champion title
Auckland bartender PJ Renaud has been named a Global Champion in the 2026 Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series…
Champions announced for IWC 2026
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has revealed its 2026 Champion wines and winemakers…
Industry welcomes Hospitality Sector Review findings
Groups across the hospitality industry are welcoming the findings of the newly released Hospitality Sector Review…
Garage Project buys bStudio
Garage Project is buying Hawke’s Bay contract brewery bStudio…
New culinary festival for Auckland
A new culinary festival for Auckland has been announced, with venues encouraged to register interest ahead of the November event…
Second Hospo Summit Report released
A report setting out further recommendations to strengthen the future of New Zealand’s hospitality industry has been released…
Radburnd Cellars buys historic Hawke’s Bay winery
Hawke’s Bay Radburnd Cellars has a new permanent home after buying the historic Stonecroft Winery on the Gimblett Gravels…
A new view of holidays
Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Davies explains the changes in the new Employment Leave Bill and what it means for your business...
The rise of RTDs
Innovation and quality are driving the UK boom in RTDs, says Sarah Miller...
Crushing the collab
Kane Stanford explains why your next big idea might come from someone else's brand...
Chardonnay's journey in Aotearoa
New Zealand Chardonnay is only getting better, says Joelle Thomson...
The other pride of the south
This year's NZ Beer Awards were a trip down memory lane and a celebration of great brews, old and new, says Michael Donaldson...
Young Winemaker and Young Vit named for 2026
This year’s young wine industry leaders have been named following national finals held in Martinborough this week…
Chris Hemsworth new co-owner at Archie Rose
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has come on board as co-owner at independent Australian distillery Archie Rose Distilling Co…
Winners in the New World Beer & Cider Awards
Panhead Port Road Pilsner has been crowned the Supreme Champion at the 2026 New World Beer & Cider Awards…
Constellation Brands NZ appoints EuroVintage
Constellation Brands New Zealand Limited has appointed EuroVintage as its exclusive NZ distributor…
Zeffer sold to Tātau Tātau Commercial
Tātau Tātau Commercial (E Tipu) has acquired Hawke’s Bay beverage brand Zeffer…
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival on hold
The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival has been placed on hold, the Wine Marlborough Board has announced…
Sustainability milestone for Tiki Wine
Tiki Wine & Vineyards has become the first vineyard and winery business in New Zealand to achieve regenerative certification status from A Greener World (AGW)…
Hospo NZ outlines election priorities
Hospitality New Zealand has released a manifesto outlining its priorities ahead of the November election…