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Akl’s Level 3 shift does little says Hospitality NZ
Hospitality New Zealand says Auckland’s shift to Level 3 for two weeks will do little to ease the pain being suffered by hospitality businesses…
Cassels APA judged World’s Best
Christchurch brewery Cassels has come out on top again at the World Beer Awards…
NZ Winegrowers welcomes quarantine-free-travel for RSE workers
New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed the government’s confirmation of quarantine-free travel for RSE workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.
Judges give thumbs up to non-alc wines
The rising category of non-alcoholic wines has been put to the test in the 2021 New World Wine Awards, with judges recommending five wines ahead of the full Awards results release in early October.
Fresh look for Sprig + Fern
Nelson craft beer brand Sprig and Fern has unveiled a new brand identity to capture the energy and diversity of its offerings.
Hospitality NZ pleads for targeted sector support
Hospitality New Zealand says many hospitality businesses are facing breaking point and it is urgently seeking targeted funding from the government.
West Akld Trusts makes early shift to living wage
West Auckland Trusts has moved its entire workforce to a living wage – bringing the planned shift forward by almost two years.
Michael Henley is NZ’s newest Master of Wine
New Zealand wine industry figure Michael Henley is one of three new Masters of Wine announced by the Institute of Masters of Wine.
Lyre’s reworks NZ distribution
After two years in the New Zealand market, non-alcoholic spirit brand Lyre’s is re-aligning its distribution model.
Update on NZ International Wine Show
Organisers of the 2021 New Zealand International Wine Show are investigating new judging dates, due to Alert Level restrictions in New Zealand.
COVID-19 - Essential info for businesses and staff
Useful links for business owners and employees as New Zealand remains at Alert Level 4 following the community outbreak of the Delta variant.
NZ Hospitality Summit postponed to 2022
The inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit has been postponed until 2022, due to the resurgence of COVID-19 in New Zealand.
Lion NZ to sell Liquor King network
Lion New Zealand says it plans to sell its Lion Liquor Retail (LLR) business operating under the Liquor King banner.
Historic first for female finalists in Young Vit Nationals
For the first time in the 16-year history of the Young Viticulturist competition there will be more women than men competing in the National Final
COVID surge cancels 2021 Sydney International Wine Comp
Organisers of the Sydney International Wine Competition have announced the 2021 event has been cancelled
Electric forklifts to help cut DB’s carbon emissions
DB Breweries has rolled out a new fleet of electric forklifts as part of its goal to achieve a zero carbon footprint in its operations by 2030
Indevin signs conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria
Wine company Indevin has signed a conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria.
New global Slow Wine Coalition launches
International movement Slow Food has launched a new global network designed to unite people from across the world of wine.
Tripadvisor names Queenstown wine tour as world’s best
Queenstown-based Altitude Tours has been named the Top Wine Experience in the world by travel website Tripadvisor.
Baylands triumphs in WCIPA 2021
Baylands Brewery has won the 14th annual Malthouse West Coast IPA Challenge to take the coveted Golden Gumboots.

