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‘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’…
Kiwis win The Reid Global Cocktail Competition
Team New Zealand has won The Reid Cup in the inaugural The Reid Global Cocktail Competition…
Trophy winners at 2024 NZ Spirits Awards
The top titles in the NZ Spirits Awards have been announced with 20 trophies awarded to the spirits judged the best of the best...
Young Vit and Young Winemaker named for 2024
Two future leaders in the wine industry have been named in the 2024 NZ Young Viticulturist and Young Winemaker of the Year competitions...
Young Winemakers crowned in Central Otago comp
Two new regional Young Winemakers have been crowned following the Central Otago leg of the national competition…
2024 Marlborough Young Winemaker announced
Nick Lamain from VinLink has been named the 2024 Tonnellerie de Mercurey Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year…
First regional winners in Young Vit 2024 comps
The first winners in the regional competitions of the Young Viticulturist of the Year 2024 have been announced…
Kiwi in finals for Hayman’s global cocktail comp
Bartender Lauren McKenna of Libre in Palmerston North is one of 15 global finalists in a competition with gin brand Hayman’s...
Applications open for 50 Best Bars Scholarship 2024
The 50 Best Bars Scholarship is back for 2024 with applications open to any aspiring bartender over 21 years old with less than five years’ professional experience…
Entries open for New World Wine Awards
Entries are open for the 2024 New World Wine Awards, which will select top wines under $25…
NZ bartender chosen for Jameson global comp
Andrea Marseglia of Teresa Bar in Napier is one of ten international finalists in the Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series 2024 competition…
Scapegrace launches search for NZ’s best bartender
Scapegrace Distilling Co. has launched a national competition to find New Zealand’s best cocktail maker…
Call for Kiwis in global Jameson bar comp
Irish whiskey brand Jameson has announced its third annual Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series 2024 competition, open for entries from 1 April – 15 May…