NEWS

New Zealand whisky regulations introduced
Distilled Spirits Aotearoa has announced the New Zealand Whisky Regulations agreed earlier this month were unanimously and formally accepted into the DSA regulations on February 23, 2021.

Moa Brewing sold for $1.9 million
Moa Group has sold its namesake craft beer brand in order to focus on its hospitality arm.

Five must-watch drinks trends for 2021
Caro Jensen, co-founder of Sip NZ, predicts what will be big in alcoholic beverages in the coming year.

NZ Cider Festival moves to Hawke’s Bay for 2021 event
This year’s festival will take place in Hastings and not in Nelson, as in previous years.
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EVENTS

Celebrate International Margarita Day on February 22
Monday might not be everyone’s favourite day to whip up a margarita – but why not?

Entries for the 2021 New Zealand Spirits Awards open next month
Presented by Spirits New Zealand Inc. and Distilled Spirits Aotearoa (NZ) Inc., the awards are a celebration of spirits in New Zealand.

Drink pink on NZ Rosé Day tomorrow
New Zealand’s sixth annual Rosé Day is set to take place this Friday, 5 February.