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Waikato Draught celebrates 100 years

Charlotte Cowan May 23, 2025
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Waikato Draught celebrates 100 years

May 23, 2025

Finalists for 2025 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence

May 22, 2025

New export study reveals Kiwis love consuming Australian wine

May 21, 2025

IWSC 2025 wine results announced

May 20, 2025

Entries open for the 2025 New Zealand Beer Awards

May 20, 2025

Winners of Asia’s Spirit of Craft Awards 2025/26

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Finalists for 2025 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence

Charlotte Cowan May 22, 2025

The awards will be presented over two evenings at HNZ25.

World Whisky Day + New Zealand whisky wins and launches

Charlotte Cowan May 15, 2025

World Whisky Day is an annual, global day of whisky, which invites everyone to try a dram...

National finalists announced for the 2025 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge

Charlotte Cowan May 13, 2025

The global cocktail competition celebrates the creativity and craft of bartenders reimagining the modern spritz.

Celebrating World Cocktail Day on May 13

Charlotte Cowan May 13, 2025

Tuesday, May 13 2025, is the day to celebrate all things cocktail.

Take your on-premise marketing to the next level with Mumbrella360

Charlotte Cowan April 29, 2025

The Shout NZ readers can access an exclusive 20% discount on tickets for Australia’s biggest marketing conference.

Social media in bars: transforming on-premise brand dynamics

Charlotte Cowan April 28, 2025

The Bars in 2035 report from CGA by NIQ and SIP by Pernod Ricard takes a closer...

Star Wine List of the Year International Open 2025

Charlotte Cowan April 28, 2025

Star Wine List of the Year is a celebration of the great wine lists across the world...

Harnessing opportunities in reviving the on-premise

Charlotte Cowan April 22, 2025

A recovering global on-premise is key to the revival of beverage alcohol across key markets.

Brewers Association of NZ supports modernisation of alcohol legislation

Charlotte Cowan April 11, 2025

The Association says it applauds the recognition of the shift in consumer preferences.

Trading restrictions Bill passes first reading

Charlotte Cowan April 10, 2025

The Bill looks to clarify or remove trading and service restrictions across four public holidays in the...

Entries open for 2025 NZ Spirits Awards

Charlotte Cowan April 9, 2025

The awards is a celebration of the very best in local and international spirits.

Cameron Douglas MS Wine Review: Aromatics

Charlotte Cowan April 8, 2025

Cameron Douglas MS explores some of the options in this month’s tasting guide.

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World Whisky Day + New Zealand whisky wins and launches

Charlotte Cowan May 15, 2025

World Whisky Day is an annual, global day of whisky, which invites everyone to try a dram...

Brewers Association of NZ supports modernisation of alcohol legislation

Charlotte Cowan April 11, 2025

The Association says it applauds the recognition of the shift in consumer preferences.

Trading restrictions Bill passes first reading

Charlotte Cowan April 10, 2025

The Bill looks to clarify or remove trading and service restrictions across four public holidays in the...

Cameron Douglas MS Wine Review: Aromatics

Charlotte Cowan April 8, 2025

Cameron Douglas MS explores some of the options in this month’s tasting guide.

Q&A: Michael Morton, Managing Director of Federal Merchants

Charlotte Cowan March 6, 2025

In our new Q&A series, we ask executives in the New Zealand liquor industry for insights into...

Tauranga Council seeks feedback on alcohol licensing 

Charlotte Cowan February 3, 2025

A proposed bylaw could allow the Council to set its own fees.

Q&A: Morgan McCann, CEO of Super Liquor

Charlotte Cowan January 30, 2025

After clocking in six months in his role as CEO, Morgan shares his vision for the brand...

Auckland Council’s new local alcohol policy starts this week

Charlotte Cowan December 9, 2024

The policy requires all off-premise businesses to stop alcohol sales after 9pm each night.

Innovation in wine branding and packaging

Charlotte Cowan November 27, 2024

IWSR data shows that many wine markets are becoming more reliant on drinkers aged 55 and above.

How to boost seasonal drinks sales in the off-premise this summer

Charlotte Cowan November 7, 2024

The December-March period is the peak time for sales of refreshing summer drinks in the off-premise.

The Top 50 under-$25 wines in the 2024 New World Wine Awards

Charlotte Cowan October 11, 2024

In this year's list, 35 of the 50 winning wines are from Aotearoa.

Big changes for Auckland off-premise alcohol sales

Charlotte Cowan September 4, 2024

After almost a decade of legal battles, Auckland’s local alcohol policy was adopted at last week's meeting...

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Q&A: Charlotte Read, GM Brand, New Zealand Winegrowers

Charlotte Cowan May 5, 2025

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Finalists for 2025 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence

Charlotte Cowan May 22, 2025

The awards will be presented over two evenings at HNZ25.

Entries open for the 2025 New Zealand Beer Awards

Charlotte Cowan May 20, 2025

Managed by the Brewers Guild of New Zealand, the awards celebrate excellence in brewing and industry-wide achievements.

Dates set for The New Zealand International Wine Show 2025

Charlotte Cowan May 14, 2025

Now in its 21st year, the NZ International Wine Show awards more medals to New Zealand wines than...

Tickets now on sale for the 2025 New Zealand Spirits Awards

Charlotte Cowan May 5, 2025

The dinner will celebrate the finest in local and international spirits.

Take your on-premise marketing to the next level with Mumbrella360

Charlotte Cowan April 29, 2025

The Shout NZ readers can access an exclusive 20% discount on tickets for Australia’s biggest marketing conference.

Dates announced for Negociants NZ Fine Wine Tour 2025

Charlotte Cowan April 29, 2025

A few days after celebrating 40 years of national distribution of premium wines from around the world,...

NZ Chardonnay crowned Wine of the Year at London Wine Competition 2025

Charlotte Cowan April 29, 2025

The competition rewards wines based on quality, value and packaging.

The Chardonnay Affair 2025 postponed

Charlotte Cowan April 24, 2025

The event, which was set to take place on May 23-25, is hosted annually by The Gisborne...

Brew of Islands Festival 2025 – the full lineup!

Charlotte Cowan April 23, 2025

The event will feature eight craft breweries from around the North Island, each bringing their own spin...

Brew of Islands returns for 2025

Charlotte Cowan April 17, 2025

With two sessions available, ticket holders can expect to experience around 50 different beers.

Toast Martinborough achieves sustainability milestone

Charlotte Cowan April 14, 2025

New data confirms that the 2025 event achieved a resource recovery and reduction rate of 99.05%.

Entries open for 2025 NZ Spirits Awards

Charlotte Cowan April 9, 2025

The awards is a celebration of the very best in local and international spirits.

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NZ’s Hospitality Heavyweights Revealed Ahead of HNZ25 Awards 

NZ’s Hospitality Heavyweights Revealed Ahead of HNZ25 Awards 

May 23, 2025

Hospitality NZ has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Lion Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence, recognising the...
Budget Must Include Hospitality on the Menu 

Budget Must Include Hospitality on the Menu 

May 21, 2025

By Steve Armitage, Hospitality NZ CEO. Tomorrow the Government will announce its budget against a backdrop of...
Study Luxury. Live Luxury. Shape the Future of Hospitality in London 

Study Luxury. Live Luxury. Shape the Future of Hospitality in London 

May 21, 2025

Regent’s University London has collaborated with industry heavyweights The Savoy, The Peninsula London and Hotel Café Royal...
Feed the Sector, Fuel the Economy: Call for Targeted Support 

Feed the Sector, Fuel the Economy: Call for Targeted Support 

May 21, 2025

The Restaurant Association will be looking for signs that Budget 2025 is providing targeted support for hospitality,...
NZ Verify App to Streamline Digital ID Checks 

NZ Verify App to Streamline Digital ID Checks 

May 20, 2025

Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) has welcomed the launch of the NZ Verify/Whakatūturu App, verifying international digital...
Chef Robert Cullen on Tech, Taste & Tackling Big-Scale Catering at NZICC 

Chef Robert Cullen on Tech, Taste & Tackling Big-Scale Catering at NZICC 

May 19, 2025

As the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) prepares to open its doors next February, Executive Chef...
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to Light Up Eden Park – and NZ’s Hospitality Scene 

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to Light Up Eden Park – and NZ’s Hospitality Scene 

May 16, 2025

Eden Park will host a full-scale production of the Tattoo’s 75th Anniversary Show on 19 and 21...
Childhood Memories, Chicken Pie & the Joy of Pastry – Nici Wickes Gets Set to Crown NZ’s Best Pie 

Childhood Memories, Chicken Pie & the Joy of Pastry – Nici Wickes Gets Set to Crown NZ’s Best Pie 

May 15, 2025

“Hmm, my favourite pie? My nana made the best bacon and egg pie and my mother a...
Vinarchy Pours New Leadership with Asahi Group Veteran Danny Celoni as CEO 

Vinarchy Pours New Leadership with Asahi Group Veteran Danny Celoni as CEO 

May 15, 2025

The Board of Vinarchy – a global wine business – has appointed Danny Celoni as Chief Executive...
Calling All Changemakers: 2025 NZ Food Awards Now Open to Producers Big and Small 

Calling All Changemakers: 2025 NZ Food Awards Now Open to Producers Big and Small 

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Aotearoa New Zealand’s most innovative food and beverage producers – it’s your time to shine by entering...
Master the Art of Handmade Pasta at Voco Auckland 

Master the Art of Handmade Pasta at Voco Auckland 

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Learn the art of making handmade Italian pasta at Voco Auckland City Centre’s exclusive Pasta Making Masterclass,...
Santorini’s Empiria Group Redefines Destination Hospitality 

Santorini’s Empiria Group Redefines Destination Hospitality 

May 14, 2025

In a destination too often filtered through the same glossy lens, one leading hospitality company is quietly...

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