Moa Brewing partners with Venues Ōtautahi

Marlborough-based Moa Brewing Co. has been named the preferred pourage partner covering the major city venues across Christchurch in a four-year deal with Venues Ōtautahi.

The company says that venues for the beverage partnership include the new One NZ Stadium, as well as Apollo Projects Stadium, Wolfbrook Arena, the Christchurch Town Hall, and the Air Force Museum of New Zealand.

Moa Brewing Co. managing director (and now Canterbury-based local) Stephen Smith says the partnership is a major strategic development for the business. “Our family- and locally-owned business is privileged to have this opportunity to partner with Venues Ōtautahi to help create first-class guest experiences across Christchurch. Brand provenance, local sourcing and connection is a major consideration now – particularly with food and beverage products.

“Moa Brewing is proudly originated and still brewing from its home in Marlborough and sources all its malt and hops from the South Island. Moa also now offers mid-strength and 0% products to cater for the developing needs of drinkers in New Zealand.

“This partnership provides a very strong trial and awareness platform for all our brands, and we sincerely thank the Venues Ōtautahi team for believing in our local business, people and brands.”

The four-year deal includes providing beer, cider, ginger beer and RTD beverages for all Venue Ōtautahi venues and begins later this month. The opening of One New Zealand Stadium will account for more than 200 pourage taps alone across its bars and lounges.