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Reefton Distilling Co. opens new distillery
Reefton Distilling Co. has opened its new distillery on the West Coast and laid down its first Moonlight Creek Single Malt Whisky…
EECA helping breweries reduce fossil fuel reliance
The EECA is helping New Zealand breweries reduce their energy-related emissions through a newly launched Brewing Decarbonisation Pathway…
Fabulous fortifieds
Let’s hear it for the most forgotten wines on Earth, says Joelle Thomson…
I’d love a lager
Michael Donaldson explains the joy that can be found in a finely made lager…
Changes are afoot
Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill…
Battle lines drawn over whisky
There are rumblings in the whisky world as innovation meets tradition – Dominic Roskrow explains…
Hopes of law change for cellar door tastings
A law change that will help to streamline the process required for wineries to sell samples at the cellar door was drawn from the Member’s Bill Ballot in late September..
Liquorland and HYPER launch specialist liquor retail media network
Liquorland has appointed retail media solutions company HYPER as its exclusive retail media network partner…
North Island 2022 Young Winemaker of the Year
Douw Grobler from Trinity Hill in Hawke’s Bay has become the 2022 Tonnellerie de Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker of the Year…
Hospo NZ welcomes public holiday to mourn Queen
Hospitality NZ has welcomed the announcement of a public holiday day of mourning on Monday September 26 to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II…
Negroni Week 2022 kicks off
Negroni Week is underway with bars and restaurants around New Zealand participating in the 10th year of the global charity initiative organised by Campari…
Behemoth signs deals for Australia and US
Behemoth Brewery has announced major new brewing and distribution agreements in the US and Australia…
Te Mata Coleraine 26 vintage vertical for auction
New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious wine auction is fast approaching, with a Te Mata Estate Coleraine 26 vintage vertical among the items on offer...
Tahryn Mason wins Corteva Young Vit 2022
Tahryn Mason from Villa Maria in Marlborough has been named the 2022 Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year following the national final…
F.A.W.C! launches Summer event programme
Hawke’s Bay’s signature culinary festival F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic has released the line-up for this year’s event, which runs from November 4-13…
Cassels wins again at World Beer Awards
Christchurch brewery Cassels has taken a top prize at the World Beer Awards for the fourth year in a row – this time with its Milk Stout…
Highball cancelled for 2022
Cocktail festival Highball has been cancelled for 2022, with organisers citing low ticket sales and pressures on the hospitality sector among the reasons…
NZ’s highest rooftop bar opens in Auckland
New Zealand’s highest rooftop bar has opened on the 38th floor of Auckland’s newest lifestyle hotel, voco Auckland City Centre…
Brewers Guild and Beer Hug offer winning beers
The Brewers Guild has teamed up with online craft beer retailer Beer Hug to create a limited edition box of trophy-winning beers from the recent NZ Beer Awards 2022…
Hospo NZ welcomes working holiday and visa changes
Hospo NZ has welcomed moves to allow additional workers to enter the country to work in sectors affected by international labour shortages…

