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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…
Winemaker takes on GM role at Coal Pit
Central Otago winery Coal Pit has appointed its winemaker Anika Willner as General Manager…
Trophy winners at NZ Spirits Awards 2026
A gin made with Ohakune-grown carrots and a vodka featuring a Japanese fungus were among the big winners at this year’s annual New Zealand Spirits Awards…
Kiwi brewers toast Gold at World Beer Awards
Two New Zealand breweries are celebrating success at the prestigious World Beer Awards…
Entries open for 2026 Fruit Wine & Cider Awards
Entries are now open for the 2026 Fruit Wine & Cider Awards…
Competition reveals NZ’s best sommeliers
The country’s top wine professionals have been recognised at the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year competition…
Top award for Scapegrace at World Whisky Masters 2026
New Zealand distillery Scapegrace has won the highest honour for its Anthem Single Malt Whisky at the 2026 World Whisky Masters…
Govt announces new Hospitality subject for schools
Hospitality Food and Beverage is one of nine new industry-led subjects being introduced into the National Curriculum for Years 12-13…
Anishka Jelicich starts as NZ Winegrowers CEO
NZ Winegrowers’ new CEO Anishka Jelicich has started in her role, taking over from retiring CEO Philip Gregan…
Medals announced in 2026 NZ Spirits Awards
Medallists in the 2026 NZ Spirits Awards have been announced with gins leading the Gold medal tally…
Registrations open for 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has opened registrations for the 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine to be held in China…
Waikato brewery tops NZ Beer Awards 2026
A small Waikato brewery has been named the country’s best at the New Zealand Beer Awards 2026…
Poulter’s completes Constellation wine acquisition
Poulter Family Wines has completed its acquisition of New Zealand wine brands and assets from Constellation…
Entries open for NZ International Wine Show 2026
New Zealand’s largest wine judging competition is back for 2026 and entries are now open…
NZer named UK Sommelier of the Year
New Zealander Emma Denney has been named UK Sommelier of the Year 2026…
NZ Winegrowers honours five champions of wine
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has announced five additions to its roll of NZW Fellows…
NZ Cider Festival back for 2026
The New Zealand Cider Festival is set to return to Nelson in November…
Blank Canvas appoints Blanc Distribution
New Zealand fine wine producer Blank Canvas has appointed Blanc Distribution as its new partner in New Zealand…