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Kiwi makes Top 10 in global bartender competition
Auckland’s PJ Renaud has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist in the Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series…
Entries open for NZ Spirits Awards
Entries for the 2026 New Zealand Spirits Awards have opened with the revised categories now confirmed…
Brewers and hospo call for 50% cut to draught beer excise
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…
New Bill aims to modernise alcohol law
A Bill designed to cut red tape and modernise alcohol law has been introduced…
Second Hospitality Summit held at Parliament
Hospitality industry leaders and Government representatives gathered at Parliament this week for the 2026 Hospitality Summit…
New CEO for Reefton Distilling Co.
Reefton Distilling Co. has announced a leadership transition, with the former Pics Peanut Butter CFO taking over the CEO role…
Key dates announced for 2026 NZ Beer Awards
The Brewers Guild of New Zealand has announced the key dates for this year’s New Zealand Beer Awards...
Global hospo experts to headline HNZ26
Two international hospitality experts are among the keynote speakers confirmed for HNZ26...
Steinlager Ultra Low Carb recall over alc-free label mix-up
Lion has announced a recall of around 2,500 cases of Steinlager Ultra Low Carb 24-packs…
Kiwi wine chosen for World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection
One New Zealand wine has made the list for the third edition of World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection…
Beer consumption falls to record low
New data fshows a sustained downward trend in overall alcohol consumption, with beer hitting a new low…
2026 NZ Spirits Awards on the way
The key dates for this year’s New Zealand Spirits Awards have been announced…
Entries open for 2026 LION Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence
The LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence has opened for 2026 entries…
Vinarchy appoints MD for Aus/NZ
Vinarchy has appointed Nicole Battistessa as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand…
Mission Estate appoints new CEO
Mission Estate Winery has announced the appointment of Michael Wentworth as its new Chief Executive…
New NZ hop variety set for commercial launch
A new New Zealand hop variety is tipped to make a splash here and overseas when it comes to market in the next few months…
New Commercial Director for Pernod Ricard NZ
Pernod Ricard New Zealand has appointed Natasha Callister as its new Commercial Director, commencing 20 April 2026…
Tickets released for SBNZ27
Tickets are now available for Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 (SBNZ27)…
Entries open for AIBA 2026
Entries have opened for the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA)…
First time at Wine Paris for NZ Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers will be exhibiting at Wine Paris for the first time in early February…