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All go for agave
From relatively small beginnings, tequila and mezcal are building a strong UK fan base, as Sarah Miller explains...
Looking ahead
Michael Donaldson has some tips on trends to watch in 2025 for New Zealand’s brewing industry...
Jingle all the way
The busiest time of the year is upon us – Pervinder Davies has some festive season survival tips for licensed premises...
All for a good cause
Joelle Thomson watches a winemaking community get behind a very worthy cause...
Hospo sector welcomes Eden Park concert boost
The decision to increase the number of concerts able to be held at Eden Park each year is welcome news for Auckland’s hospitality sector…
Sustainable Winegrowing NZ ready to mark 30 years
Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) is preparing to celebrate three decades in 2025…
Balvonie releases first Marlborough Prosecco
Marlborough wine producer and grape grower, Balvonie, has released Marlborough’s first Prosecco…
NZ Winegrowers Mentoring kicks off
This year’s New Zealand Winegrowers Mentoring Programme is underway…
Kiwi wines make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2024
Four New Zealand wines have been selected for Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2024…
David Nash opens The College Hill Wine Room
A new space encompassing fine wine retail, subterranean cellaring, private dining and a neighbourhood wine bar has opened in central Auckland…
A ‘Refreshingly Curious’ journey with Hendrick’s Gin and Love Ponsonby!
From November 17th to December 15th, dive into the whimsical world of Hendrick’s Gin as we wind up to summer!…
Scapegrace unveils NZ’s largest distillery
Scapegrace has revealed its new state-of-the-art distillery in Central Otago…
Air New Zealand to launch its own wine label
Air New Zealand is working with wine producer Villa Maria to create its own wine label for the airline’s customers on-board and in its lounges…
Concerts a boost for Auckland hospo
Back-to-back concerts by Pearl Jam and Coldplay are bringing a welcome boost to Auckland’s hospitality and accommodation businesses, says Hospitality NZ…
Spain tops World’s Best Vineyards list for 2024
The Top 50 list of the World’s Best Vineyards has been announced, with a distinctive Spanish property topping the list…
‘The Taniwha’ named most uniquely NZ cocktail
Auckland bartender Cal Ross has won the inaugural Scapegrace: Uncharted Spirits cocktail competition with his unique New Zealand creation, ‘The Taniwha’…
Toasting success at the NZ Fruit Wine & Cider Awards
New Zealand’s cider and fruit wine producers have toasted success in Nelson at the Fruit Wine & Cider Awards…
Kiwis win The Reid Global Cocktail Competition
Team New Zealand has won The Reid Cup in the inaugural The Reid Global Cocktail Competition…
Peckham’s tops the scores at Australian Cider Awards
Peckham’s Cidery and Orchard has won Best International Cider at the Australian Cider Awards 2024 with the top scoring cider of the show…
Brewers Guild mourns passing of John Harrington
The Brewers Guild of New Zealand is mourning the passing of one of New Zealand’s most influential brewers, John Harrington of Harrington’s Breweries…