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World-first NZ study could cut chemical use in wine sector
A world-first genome study underway in Canterbury could help cut use of chemical sprays in the wine industry by as much as 80%…
NZ Cider Festival back for 10th year
The New Zealand Cider Festival is marking its 10th anniversary at this year’s event in Nelson…
Dates set for 2025 Marlborough Wine Show
The key dates have been set for the 2025 Marlborough Wine Show…
Top award for Tuku Māori Winemakers Collective
Tuku Māori Winemaker’s Collective has been awarded the Kāuta Producer of the Year…
Aperol launches après-ski activation
Aperitif brand Aperol has launched its après-ski campaign in New Zealand…
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…
Top title for Craggy Range at Decanter World Wine Awards
Craggy Range has topped the New Zealand results at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) winning a coveted Best in Show title…
South Korean breweries confirmed for Beervana
South Korean breweries are joining the line-up at Beervana 2025, along with more than 60 brewers from across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific…
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…
Suntory Oceania appoints Senior Marketing Director
Suntory Oceania has appointed Johnny Morgan as Senior Marketing Director, Suntory Global Spirits…
Entries open for 2025 NZ International Wine Show
The New Zealand International Wine Show is back for 2025 and is now accepting entries until late August…
Winners in 2025 Lion Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence
Key figures and leading businesses have been recognised at the 2025 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence…
Pōkeno Whisky appoints Dhall & Nash as on-trade distributor for NZ
The Pōkeno Whisky Company has appointed liquor distributor Dhall & Nash Fine Wines for the domestic on-trade market…
Two Kiwi gins win World’s Best titles
Two New Zealand gins have taken out ‘World’s Best’ titles as part of the World Drinks Awards in London…
Gold for NZ spirits at IWSC
New Zealand whisky, gin, vodka, RTD and liqueur have achieved top results in the hotly contested International Wine and Spirits Competition…
Tickety-Boo Liquor to distribute Lyre’s
Tickety-Boo Liquor is taking over distribution of Lyre's Non-Alcoholic range across New Zealand, effective from June 1…
Brandhouse buys Ecology & Co.
Drinks company Brandhouse has bought New Zealand alcohol-free spirit brand Ecology & Co…
Triple trophy win for NZ wines at IWC
New Zealand wines have shone at The International Wine Challenge, winning three of the nine International Trophies…
Finalists for 2025 Lion Hospo NZ Awards for Excellence
Hospitality New Zealand has announced the finalists for the 2025 Lion Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence…