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Lewisham Awards winners announced
The best of Auckland’s hospitality scene have been recognised at the 2026 Lewisham Awards…
Success for Kiwi ciders at Japan Cider Cup
Three New Zealand ciders made with a new cider apple variety have found success at the Japan Cider Cup…
NZ Chardonnay a top scorer at IWSC 2026
A New Zealand Chardonnay was one of the top scoring wines at the IWSC 2026 Wine Judging…
Premier international wine tourism event for Hawke’s Bay
Delegates from across the international wine and tourism community are set to converge on Hawke’s Bay in October…
Speight’s marks 150 years
Speight’s New Zealand is marking its 150th anniversary with a commemorative can release and celebrations in its hometown of Dunedin…
Lifetime Achievement for Philip Gregan from The Drinks Business
New Zealand Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by international publication The Drinks Business…
NZ wines score top trophies at IWC
The International Wine Challenge has unveiled its 2026 medal and Trophy results with New Zealand wines winning major International Trophies…
Celebrate International Chardonnay Day on May 21
Put Chardonnay front and centre on Thursday 21 May as wine lovers around the world celebrate International Chardonnay Day…
The Real Review names NZ’s top wineries for 2026
The Real Review has announced its ranking of the Top Wineries of New Zealand for 2026…
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…