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East Imperial lists on London Stock Exchange
New Zealand-based premium mixer brand East Imperial has listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Bellini introduces two new bar stars
Bellini Bar at Hilton Auckland introduces two new team members and brings back its popular Mixology Masterclasses.
NZ Cider Festival shifts to Hawke’s Bay for 2021
The New Zealand Cider Festival will this year be held in the North Island for the first time as part of Hawke’s Bay’s signature culinary festival F.A.W.C!.
Pals launches 0% RTD
Kiwi RTD brand Pals is adding a limited edition, zero-alcohol flavour to its range in time for Dry July and is making its first foray into grocery.
Kiwi distillers shine at NZ Spirits Awards 2021
New Zealand distillers have beaten some of the biggest global spirits names to top Trophies at the NZ Spirits Awards 2021.
New World Wine Awards underway for 2021
The New World Wine Awards are underway for 2021 with entries closing early July and judging to take place in Marlborough later that month.
Entries open for 2021 NZIWS
The New Zealand International Wine Show is now accepting entries for the 2021 competition, which marks the 17th year of the event.
Coffee & Chocolate Festival
The Chocolate and Coffee Festival is set to take place at The Cloud in Auckland this September.
Winners to watch
Donning his official ‘Chair of Judges’ badge, Michael Donaldson gives an inside look at results from the New World Beer & Cider Awards…
Blurred lines
Dominic Roskrow finds there’s a fine line between innovation and invention for the sake of it in the world of international spirits…
A lament for the little guys and gals
Joelle Thomson ponders the absence of smaller wineries from big city wine lists…
A temporary arrangement
What happens to your business if your licensed premises becomes unavailable? Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur explains how to keep the lights on and the till ringing…

