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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.
Little Biddy Gin meets Swanndri in new release
Reefton Distilling Co. has teamed up with New Zealand brand Swanndri to create a Limited Edition Little Biddy Gin bearing the iconic Swanndri red and black check.
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.
Hospitality in safe hands as Barcats expands to help sector
New Zealand’s fastest growing hospitality platform, Barcats, continues to experience an incredible growth rate, gaining a number of high-profile new investors and sponsors amid the COVID pandemic.
Keep the fun in festivals
Following the cancellation of Hamilton’s Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2022 over licensing conditions, alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at what to consider when organising an event...
See you again, Clivée
Joelle Thomson says a fond ‘au revoir’ as one of the wine industry’s leading lights steps back…
Spotlight on whisky rules
As distilleries around the world push the boundaries with their spirits, it’s forcing debate in the Northern Hemisphere around what defines whisky, as Dominic Roskrow explains…
A tale of two breweries
As Garage Project and Parrotdog mark 10 years in business, Michael Donaldson reflects on how their very different beginnings have become their strengths…
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.

