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Entries open for 2023 New World Beer & Cider Awards
Entries are now open for the ninth New World Beer & Cider Awards, with the Top 30 brews to be showcased at New World stores nationwide…
NZABC survey shows rise in low alc drinking
An annual survey of New Zealanders’ drinking habits has found that more than half of those surveyed tried a low alcohol drink in 2022 – up 9% on the previous year…
Cheers to summer and here’s to 2023
The Drinksbiz team is winding up for the year and getting ready to raise a glass to 2023…
Fifth NZ Winemaker win for Chris Scott at Winestate Awards
Church Road Chief Winemaker Chris Scott has been named New Zealand Winemaker of the Year for the fifth time at the annual Winestate Wine of the Year Awards..
New partnership for Scapegrace and LOOP
Scapegrace has announced an ongoing partnership with independent music company LOOP ahead of the summer festival season…
Hospo NZ “beyond frustrated” over immigration changes
Hospitality NZ says that the refusal by Government to put chefs on its immigration Green List will hurt hospitality businesses and customers…
Strange Nature gin offers recycling system for hospo
New Zealand gin brand Strange Nature has launched a nationwide recycling programme for hospitality in which its distinctive bottles can be reused and refilled…
Obituary: Dominic Roskrow
The Drinksbiz team has been greatly saddened to learn of the passing of respected drinks writer and Drinksbiz columnist Dominic Roskrow…
Phoenix Organics extends support of Sustainable Coastlines
Phoenix Organics has signed a three-year gold sponsor partnership with Sustainable Coastlines, extending the drinks company’s work with the environmental group…
New distillery opens in Greytown
The Greytown Distilling Company (GDC) is marking its opening with the release of three double-distilled gins celebrating the history of the South Wairarapa region…
NZ Fruit Wine and Cider Awards 2022 revealed
The 2022 New Zealand Fruit Wine & Cider Awards have taken place in Nelson with 138 entries, equalling last year’s record…
Ben McNab moves to Dry River Wines
Martinborough vineyard Dry River Wines has appointed Young Winemaker of the Year 2021, Ben McNab, to a winemaker role…
Garage Project’s Treehugger sparks sustainable change
Garage Project’s new beer has helped the Wellington brewery explore how it can make its overall processes more sustainable…
NZ’s first permanent alcohol-free bottle shop opens
Alcohol-free drinks brand AF is opening a permanent non-alcoholic bottle store in Ponsonby, following the success of its pop-up venture earlier this year…
Invivo and Graham Norton host major London wine event
Key wine industry figures joined New Zealand winery Invivo and Graham Norton for ‘The Great British Pub Quiz’ in London…
Alun Kilby crowned 2022 Young Winemaker
Alun Kilby from Marisco in Marlborough has been named the 2022 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year…
Results out for 2022 NZ International Wine Show
Results of the 2022 New Zealand International Wine Show have been announced with Wild Earth Reserve "Earth & Sky" Pinot Noir 2021 named Champion Wine of the Show…
NZ wine export value hits new high
The value of New Zealand wine in international markets has reached a new high, with exports for 12 months to September up 6% from the previous year, says New Zealand Winegrowers…
Karma Drinks scores in B Corp top 5% globally
Karma Drinks has announced that it has achieved B Corp certification, with the highest score in New Zealand and placing in B Corp’s top 5% of companies globally…
New World Wine Awards Top 50 for 2022
The 2022 New World Wine Awards Top 50 wines under $25 has been announced…

