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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…
Medals revealed in 2023 NZ Spirits Awards
Medal winners in the 2023 New Zealand Spirits Awards have been announced following a record number of local and international entries…
Alcohol Bill makes community input harder says NZABC
The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council says the current review of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act (Community Participation) Bill is timely, but warns that in its current form at Select Committee it will “more than likely make it harder for communities to have a say”…
NZ Winegrowers welcomes UK Free Trade Agreement
New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed the announcement that the UK FTA will enter into force on 31 May 2023…
Top Italian wines at Auckland showcase
Italy’s Gambero Rosso is bringing a showcase of top Italian wines to Auckland in May with its ‘Tre Biccheri World Tour’...
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…
Hawke’s Bay’s Winter F.A.W.C! back for 10th year
Hawke’s Bay’s Winter F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic is back for its tenth year with more than 50 events running throughout June…
Zeelandt launches Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser beer
Zeelandt Brewery has launched a community fundraising beer as it rebuilds after the devastation wrought in Hawke’s Bay by Cyclone Gabrielle…
Sandymount first NZ distillery to be certified carbon neutral
Sandymount Distillery on the Otago Peninsula has achieved carbon neutral status, making it the first distillery in New Zealand to reach the milestone…
Fever-Tree announces first NZ leadership role
Premium mixer company Fever-Tree has announced its first leadership appointment in New Zealand…
Asahi Beverages NZ expands beer distribution
Asahi Beverages New Zealand is expanding its presence in the New Zealand beer market, becoming the official distributor of Asahi Beverages’ Australian beer brands from 1 May…
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…
‘Superdelic’ arrives for fresh hop season
After more than 10 years of breeding work, NZ Hops has released its latest cultivar, SuperdelicTM, for the 2023 season…
Dancing Sands launches NZ-made recycled glass bottles
Dancing Sands Distillery has released its gins in a new recycled glass bottle made in Aotearoa…
25th year for Hospo NZ Awards for Excellence
Entries are open for the Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence, which will mark 25 years in 2023…
Pals gains B Corp certification
New Zealand drinks brand Pals has achieved B Corp certification – the first alcoholic RTD brand only to do so…
AMW launches The Wine Map of Marlborough
Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has launched a new map of the region to help understanding of its subregional detail and diversity…
Merger for Wellington and Auckland hospo groups
Hospitality groups Kāpura (formerly Wellington Hospitality Group) and Joylab (formerly Barworks) are joining forces to create Star Hospitality Group…