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First NZ gin producer shortlisted for IWSC global title
Island Gin has become the first New Zealand gin distillery to be shortlisted for the IWSC International Gin Producer of the Year Trophy…
Pinot leads medals at NZIWS
The medal results in the 22nd New Zealand International Wine Show are out, with Pinot Noir the “stand out class” for 2026…
Medals announced in 2026 National Wine Awards
Judging in this year’s National Wine Awards has been completed with medal results now out…
Global wine and tourism experts set for Hawke’s Bay conference
New Zealander Dr John Barker, Director General of the OIV, will headline the speaker line-up for the Great Wine Capitals (GWC) International Annual Conference's Knowledge Day in Napier…
Export growth for NZ wine in challenging year
New Zealand wine exports topped $2.1 billion in the year to June 2026 despite a tough trading environment at home and abroad…
Hospo NZ hails “commonsense” regulation changes
Hospitality NZ is welcoming the Government’s quick actions following the recently released Hospitality Sector Review…
NZ properties among world’s best in MICHELIN Keys 2026
Nearly 30 New Zealand accommodation providers have been recognised amongst the world’s best in the 2026 MICHELIN Keys…
DB completes $30m brewery upgrade
DB has completed a $30m upgrade to its Waitematā brewing and packaging facilities…
NZ’s Top 100 Sommeliers revealed
The country’s best wine professionals have been recognised in the Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand 2026…
DB rolls out zero alc beer taps across NZ
DB Breweries is rolling out a portfolio of zero alcohol beer on tap across New Zealand following the success of a pioneering trial…
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...