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Blank Canvas appoints Blanc Distribution
New Zealand fine wine producer Blank Canvas has appointed Blanc Distribution as its new partner in New Zealand…
Parrotdog to mark 15 years with brewery festival
Parrotdog Brewery has announced plans to celebrate its 15th anniversary with a music and beer festival…
Pōkeno Whisky Company chosen for global whisky study
The Pōkeno Whisky Company has been chosen to represent Zealandia in a first-of-its-kind global scientific study…
NZ’s first MICHELIN Guide revealed
The restaurants selected for the inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 have been announced…
First Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection
Wairarapa Wine Region has unveiled its inaugural Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection from the 2024 vintage…
Lion pilots new returnable format
Lion is piloting a new returnable crate and bottle system for Steinlager – describing it as a ‘library-style’ system for beer…
Hospo NZ Awards for Excellence winners
The winners of the 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence have been revealed...
New regional structure for IWC
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has announced a major new regional structure...
Constellation Brands to divest eight NZ wine brands
Constellation Brands NZ has signed a conditional agreement with Poulter Family Wines to divest eight local wine brands and Selaks winery…
Kiwi gin on top of the world at IWSC 2026
A New Zealand gin has come out on top of the world at IWSC 2026 – scoring the most points of any gin entered…
Sydney sommelier named Hawke’s Bay Wine Ambassador
A Sydney-based sommelier has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Hawke’s Bay Wine Ambassadorship…
DSA calls for excise remission scheme
Distilled Spirits Aotearoa is calling for an excise remission scheme for small producers following the latest increase in alcohol excise...
Kiwi gin lands Double Gold at 2026 SFWSC
Christchurch-based 4 Bars Distillery has earned a 96-point Double Gold Medal at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)...
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…