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David Nash opens The College Hill Wine Room
A new space encompassing fine wine retail, subterranean cellaring, private dining and a neighbourhood wine bar has opened in central Auckland…
Big changes ahead for alcohol sales in Auckland
Strict new rules around alcohol sales in Auckland will start in December after a unanimous vote from the city’s councillors...
Growing shift in payment methods for Kiwi consumers
A new global report from Xero has revealed a shift in how Kiwi consumers want to make payments...
New CEO for Super Liquor
Super Liquor Holdings has announced the appointment of Morgan McCann as its new Chief Executive Officer…
Scapegrace lands major deal with Waitrose
Scapegrace Distilling Co has landed a major distribution deal for its spirits range with leading UK supermarket chain Waitrose…
Asahi Beverages NZ expands beer distribution
Asahi Beverages New Zealand is expanding its presence in the New Zealand beer market, becoming the official distributor of Asahi Beverages’ Australian beer brands from 1 May…
Campari increases stake in Thirsty Camel
Campari Group has become the majority shareholder in New Zealand distributor Thirsty Camel Limited…
West Akld’s The Trusts to shift all stores to franchise model
The Trusts liquor retail chain in West Auckland has announced it will change all its stores to a franchise brand model under either Liquorland or Super Liquor…
NZ’s first permanent alcohol-free bottle shop opens
Alcohol-free drinks brand AF is opening a permanent non-alcoholic bottle store in Ponsonby, following the success of its pop-up venture earlier this year…
Liquorland and HYPER launch specialist liquor retail media network
Liquorland has appointed retail media solutions company HYPER as its exclusive retail media network partner…
Brewers Guild and Beer Hug offer winning beers
The Brewers Guild has teamed up with online craft beer retailer Beer Hug to create a limited edition box of trophy-winning beers from the recent NZ Beer Awards 2022…
AF Drinks opens NZ’s first alcohol-free bottle store
Alcohol-free drinks brand AF Drinks has opened the country’s first alcohol-free bottle shop in central Auckland…
West Akld Trusts makes early shift to living wage
West Auckland Trusts has moved its entire workforce to a living wage – bringing the planned shift forward by almost two years.
COVID-19 - Essential info for businesses and staff
Useful links for business owners and employees as New Zealand remains at Alert Level 4 following the community outbreak of the Delta variant.