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Fantail & Turtle named NZ’s best gastropub
Fantail & Turtle has been named the Supreme Champion of the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs…
Draught cocktails on the rise in NZ on-premise
New research has found that draught cocktails and mixed drinks are continuing to grow in popularity amongst New Zealand consumers, with the On Premise supplying to demand…
Top 50 NZ gastropubs revealed
The country’s leading gastropubs have been announced in the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards…
Best wishes from the Drinksbiz team
We’re winding up for the year here at Drinksbiz - ready to enjoy a summer break and welcome in 2024…
Estrella Damm Top 50 NZ Gastropub Awards launches
Hospitality NZ has launched a consumer-driven competition to find the best gastropubs around New Zealand…
Hospitality NZ welcomes new Govt’s hospo focus
Industry body Hospitality NZ has welcomed news of an expanded Minister of Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, announced by the new coalition Government…
Industry slams passing of Alcohol Amendment Bill
Major industry groups have expressed their shock and dismay at the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill…
New wine partnership for Constellation Brands and EuroVintage
Constellation Brands has announced a partnership with EuroVintage as part of its strategic goals for Kim Crawford and a selection of international wines within the New Zealand market…
NZ Venue Co buys Morningside hospo spots
New Zealand Venue Co has purchased The Morningside Tavern and neighbouring event space, Glasshouse in Auckland…
Law change to help venues ahead of Rugby World Cup
Hospitality New Zealand has welcomed legislation allowing venues to extend trading hours without having to apply for a special licence so patrons can watch live televised Rugby World Cup matches…
Chch bar reigns Supreme at Hospitality Awards
Kaiser Brew Garden of Christchurch has won the Supreme Award at the 2023 Hospitality Awards for Excellence…
Peru’s Central wins World’s Best Restaurant 2023
The winners in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants have been announced, with Peruvian restaurant Central taking the coveted top spot in the 2023 list…
Hospo NZ calls for Minister of Hospitality
Hospitality NZ is calling for the appointment of a Minister of Hospitality from the next government, as well as changes to immigration and alcohol policies, tourism funding and industry training…
New Chief Executive for Hospitality NZ
Hospitality NZ has announced Steve Armitage as the organisation’s new Chief Executive, effective from the 14th of August…
The Trusts plans $40m+ hospo and retail investment in Auckland
The Trusts plans to open up to 10 new hospitality venues and retail stores in Auckland’s west over the next five years, investing more than $40 million over that time…
Major hospo scholarship on offer from Visa
A new hospitality industry scholarship valued at NZD $30,000 is open to candidates across New Zealand and aims to attract more young people into hospitality as a career…
New bar design award from The World’s 50 Best Bars
A new design award open to bars from anywhere around the world has been announced by iconic global competition The World’s 50 Best Bars…
Fever-Tree announces first NZ leadership role
Premium mixer company Fever-Tree has announced its first leadership appointment in New Zealand…
New name and exec chef for Nourish Group
The Nourish Group has become Foley Hospitality and appointed a national executive chef across its 10 restaurants and bars…
Campari increases stake in Thirsty Camel
Campari Group has become the majority shareholder in New Zealand distributor Thirsty Camel Limited…