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NZ Winegrowers CEO to retire in 2026
New Zealand Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan has announced his plans to retire in June 2026…
Hop Federation to close
Motueka-based craft brewery Hop Federation is to close following a strategic review by Kono NZ LP…
Vinarchy assumes full distribution of wine brands
Vinarchy has officially assumed full distribution of its portfolio of wine brands acquired from Pernod Ricard…
Hospo NZ welcomes tourism and events boost
Hospitality New Zealand has welcomed news of a $70 million boost for tourism and events attraction…
IWC triumph for New Zealand
New Zealand has stood out at this year’s International Wine Challenge with a haul of trophies and Golds…
Mission Estate CEO to step down
Mission Estate CEO Peter Holley has announced he will step down from his role after nearly 30 years…
Marlborough to host Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027
Marlborough has won hosting rights for the Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 Conference…
Lion announces new CEO and ANZ structure
Lion has announced a new CEO and structure that combines Lion's Australian and New Zealand operations under a single Lion ANZ Leadership Team…
Garage Project takes over Fortune Favours brew bar
Garage Project has announced it will take over the Fortune Favours brew pub in central Wellington following its closure…
All the feels
Want to create an effective ad campaign? Get emotional, advises Kane Stanford....
What’s in a name?
Pervinder Davies looks at what to know about New Zealand’s legal framework for emerging beverage categories...
Cool trend for summer
Ice cream and alcohol are the hottest pairing in the UK right now, says Sarah Miller…
Town and country
From the regions to the cities – great beers are making their mark right across the country, says Michael Donaldson...
Testing times
Joelle Thomson joins the judging panel at this year’s New World Wine Awards and finds an impressive array…
Young Vit and Young Winemaker for 2025 announced
New Zealand’s top Young Viticulturist and Young Winemaker have been named after rigorous nationwide competitions…
Govt says alcohol reforms aimed at “fairness and practicality”
The Government is proposing alcohol reforms that it says focus on restoring fairness and practicality without compromising public safety…
New World’s Top 25 Beers & Ciders announced
Some of Aotearoa’s boldest, smallest and most inventive brewers have claimed spots in the 2025 New World Beer & Cider Awards Top 25…
Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction set to mark $5m milestone
This year’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction is set to mark an historic milestone: $5 million raised for Cranford Hospice since the event first launched in 1991…
No/low alc drinks in focus for APAC consumers
Consumers across the Asia Pacific are increasingly seeking no and low alternatives to their favourite drinks in the On-Premise, according to new research from CGA by NIQ…
Trophy results spotlight Kiwis at NZ Spirits Awards
New Zealand distilleries have shone against their international counterparts in the 2025 New Zealand Spirits Awards, beating global brands in more than half of the spirits categories…