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Lewisham Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 2026 Lewisham Awards have been announced, recognising Auckland’s outstanding chefs, bartenders, establishments and producers…
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…
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…
Global hospo experts to headline HNZ26
Two international hospitality experts are among the keynote speakers confirmed for HNZ26...
Entries open for 2026 LION Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence
The LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence has opened for 2026 entries…
Tuatara launches high-tech taproom at Brewtown
DB has launched a New Zealand-first taproom experience with Tuatara that offers instant consumer feedback, and uses data insights and AI to elevate customer service…
Michelin Guide confirmed for NZ
The world-renowned Michelin Guide is coming to New Zealand, with the first selection of restaurants due to be unveiled in 2026…
Hospo jobs increase signals industry confidence
Hospitality job opportunities have climbed 15% in the past year, according to Kiwi-owned job-seeker platform ZEIL…
Hospitality regulations go under the spotlight
Hospitality NZ and the Restaurant Association are welcoming news that hospitality will be the focus of the next Ministry of Regulation industry review…
World’s Best Bar revealed at 50 Best 2025
Bar Leone in Hong Kong has ranked No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025…
New leadership for Gibbston Valley Wines
Gibbston Valley Wines’ long-standing Chief Executive Officer has left the company after 20 years…
Negroni Week underway with Campari
Campari NZ is bringing a week of activations across the country as New Zealand joins the global celebrations for Negroni Week…
Hospo NZ welcomes tourism and events boost
Hospitality New Zealand has welcomed news of a $70 million boost for tourism and events attraction…
Garage Project takes over Fortune Favours brew bar
Garage Project has announced it will take over the Fortune Favours brew pub in central Wellington following its closure…
Hospo NZ warns surcharge ban may shift costs
Hospitality NZ supports a ban on surcharges on card payments but cautions the move could result in increased costs being absorbed by hospitality businesses…
New campaign and refreshed look for Steinlager
Steinlager has launched a major new brand campaign and introduced refreshed packaging across its range…
Zeffer expands distribution through Gilmours
Hawke’s Bay beverage company Zeffer has announced a new distribution partnership with Gilmours…
World’s best wine lists announced
The best wine lists in the world have been announced at the Star Wine List of the Year International Final 2025 in Vienna…

