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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…
Craggy Range named as top global wine experience
Craggy Range Winery has been named as a top global wine experience at the 2025 Best of Wine Tourism Awards in Italy…
Appellation Marlborough Wine releases Annual Collection 2024
The 2024 Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) Annual Collection has been announced…
NY Times’ critic to speak at Pinot Noir NZ 2025
Eric Asimov, Chief Wine Critic of The New York Times, has been confirmed as a speaker at Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025…
Mexico City bar tops World’s 50 Best list for 2024
Handshake Speakeasyin Mexico City has ranked No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, the first bar from Mexico to take the top spot…
Sauvignon Blanc shines at Marlborough Wine Show
The variety that put Marlborough on the map as one of the world’s top wine regions has been crowned the wine of the 2024 Marlborough Wine Show…
Asahi Super Dry extends RWC sponsorship to 2029
Asahi Super Dry is continuing its partnership with Rugby World Cup by becoming Official Beer and Principal Partner of all tournaments until 2029...
New World Top 50 Wines revealed
The Top 50 wines in this year’s New World Wine Awards have been announced and are now on shelves across the country...
Visa processing delays pressure hospo and tourism
Hospitality New Zealand says Immigration New Zealand’s acknowledgement that changes are required to improve visa processing delays is well overdue...
Entries open for Estrella Damm Top 50 NZ Gastropub Awards
Entries have opened for the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs Awards, which celebrate the nation’s finest food-led pubs...
Graham Norton announces NZ tour during vintage ’25
Graham Norton has announced his first-ever live tour of New Zealand in early 2025, meaning he will be in the country for the 12th harvest of the Sauvignon Blanc bearing his name...