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Lion completes $7.2M project at Speight’s with 3MW electric boiler
Lion has commissioned a 3MW electric boiler at Speight's Brewery completing a $7.2 million emissions project…
Specialist liquor retailer expands to Wellington
Specialist store Normanby Fine Wine & Spirits has expanded to Wellington, with plans to add more outlets…
NZ bar named in APAC Spirited Awards
An Auckland bar has been selected as an Asia Pacific Regional Top 10 Honoree for the 20th annual Spirited Awards…
Industry welcomes holiday trading changes
Industry groups have welcomed the changes to trading restrictions around several public holidays…
Scapegrace seeking NZ’s best whisky cocktail
Scapegrace is inviting bartenders to submit their best whisky cocktail for its 2026 Scapegrace Cocktail Competition…
Rule change for hospo trading in time for Easter
New rules around Easter trading for hospitality venues will come into effect just in time for the long weekend…
Anishka Jelicich new CEO at NZ Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer…
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…