Strict new rules around alcohol sales in Auckland will start in December after a unanimous vote from the city’s councillors...

Super Liquor Holdings has announced the appointment of Morgan McCann as its new Chief Executive Officer…

We’re winding up for the year here at Drinksbiz - ready to enjoy a summer break and welcome in 2024…

Major industry groups have expressed their shock and dismay at the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill…

Hospitality NZ is calling for the appointment of a Minister of Hospitality from the next government, as well as changes to immigration and alcohol policies, tourism funding and industry training…

The Trusts plans to open up to 10 new hospitality venues and retail stores in Auckland’s west over the next five years, investing more than $40 million over that time…

The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council says the current review of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act (Community Participation) Bill is timely, but warns that in its current form at Select Committee it will “more than likely make it harder for communities to have a say”…

Campari Group has become the majority shareholder in New Zealand distributor Thirsty Camel Limited…

An annual survey of New Zealanders’ drinking habits has found that more than half of those surveyed tried a low alcohol drink in 2022 – up 9% on the previous year…

The Drinksbiz team is winding up for the year and getting ready to raise a glass to 2023…

Thirsty Camel has announced it is taking over the New Zealand distribution of Coruba, Appleton Estate, Wild Turkey and Riccadonna Sparkling Wine – four major brands owned by Campari Group…

Hospo NZ has welcomed moves to allow additional workers to enter the country to work in sectors affected by international labour shortages…

New research shows that well over half of Kiwi consumers stick with the same drink and brand in On Premise, and typically enjoy three drinks during their visit…

Hospitality New Zealand has launched a course to ensure all staff working where alcohol is served are trained in responsible service to support harm minimisation…

Ex-pat Kiwi chef Monica Galetti and Sydney’s 24-hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues are to join the line-up of speakers at the Hospitality New Zealand Conference in July…

The medal winners in the NZ Spirits Awards 2022 have been announced ahead of the Trophy presentation in early June...

The World’s 50 Best Bars has launched its inaugural 50 Best Bars Scholarship, open to any bartender from anywhere in the world aged 21 or over with fewer than three years’ experience…

The NZ Hospitality Conference will return in July with a focus on recalibrating the industry for the future and with New York restaurateur Danny Meyer among the keynote speakers…

The Brewers Association, Brewers Guild of New Zealand and Hospitality NZ are calling for a cut in keg beer tax ahead of the upcoming excise tax increase…

Four Pillars Gin has announced it is the first carbon neutral gin distillery in Australia, as it unveils a AUD$7 million dollar upgrade to its Yarra Valley HQ…