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Kiwi gin wins top global title
Clarity Navy Gin from Tauranga’s Clarity Distilling Company has won the title ‘Gin of the Year’ at the 2026 International London Spirits Competition…
Lewisham Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 2026 Lewisham Awards have been announced, recognising Auckland’s outstanding chefs, bartenders, establishments and producers…
Specialist liquor retailer expands to Wellington
Specialist store Normanby Fine Wine & Spirits has expanded to Wellington, with plans to add more outlets…
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…
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…
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…
New Commercial Director for Pernod Ricard NZ
Pernod Ricard New Zealand has appointed Natasha Callister as its new Commercial Director, commencing 20 April 2026…
CCEP and Bacardi partner for premium spirits distribution
Bacardi has entered into a new agreement with CCEP in New Zealand for the distribution of its premium spirits portfolio…
Suntory Oceania launches in NZ
Suntory has officially launched its new multi-beverage business in New Zealand…
Kiwi distillers shine at 2025 World Whiskies Awards
New Zealand whisky has been in the spotlight at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards...
Leadership change as Cardrona marks 10 years
As Cardrona Distillery marks its 10th birthday it has announced that founder and managing director Desiree Reid is leaving the business…
Maison Ferrand partners with Tickety-Boo
French spirits producer Maison Ferrand has partnered with Tickety-Boo Liquor as the exclusive distributor of its portfolio in New Zealand…
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…
Lion announces new CEO and ANZ structure
Lion has announced a new CEO and structure that combines Lion's Australian and New Zealand operations under a single Lion ANZ Leadership Team…
Trophy results spotlight Kiwis at NZ Spirits Awards
New Zealand distilleries have shone against their international counterparts in the 2025 New Zealand Spirits Awards, beating global brands in more than half of the spirits categories…
Pōkeno Whisky scores top honour at World Whisky Masters
Pōkeno Whisky has been awarded a Master and two Gold medals at The World Whisky Masters 2025…
Medal winners in 2025 NZ Spirits Awards
Medallists in the 2025 NZ Spirits Awards have been announced, with more than 400 entries assessed...
Aperol launches après-ski activation
Aperitif brand Aperol has launched its après-ski campaign in New Zealand…