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Leadership change as Cardrona marks 10 years
As Cardrona Distillery marks its 10th birthday it has announced that founder and managing director Desiree Reid is leaving the business…
Hospo jobs increase signals industry confidence
Hospitality job opportunities have climbed 15% in the past year, according to Kiwi-owned job-seeker platform ZEIL…
NZ Fruit Wine & Cider Awards 2025 announced
The country’s top cider and fruit wine producers have been recognised at the 36th Annual New Zealand Fruit Wine & Cider Awards in Nelson…
Hospitality regulations go under the spotlight
Hospitality NZ and the Restaurant Association are welcoming news that hospitality will be the focus of the next Ministry of Regulation industry review…
Maison Ferrand partners with Tickety-Boo
French spirits producer Maison Ferrand has partnered with Tickety-Boo Liquor as the exclusive distributor of its portfolio in New Zealand…
World’s Best Bar revealed at 50 Best 2025
Bar Leone in Hong Kong has ranked No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025…
Steinlager named Official Beer of Golf New Zealand
Golf New Zealand and Steinlager have announced a partnership with Steinlager joining as the Official Beer of Golf New Zealand…
New World reveals Top 50 Wines under $30
A list of 50 wines have been selected from more than 1,000 entrants for the New World Wine Awards 2025…
New Managing Director for DB
DB Breweries has announced the appointment of Peter Hart as Managing Director…
New leadership for Gibbston Valley Wines
Gibbston Valley Wines’ long-standing Chief Executive Officer has left the company after 20 years…
Negroni Week underway with Campari
Campari NZ is bringing a week of activations across the country as New Zealand joins the global celebrations for Negroni Week…
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…