DB Breweries has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director, with Matt Wilson to step into the role on January 1, 2022…

Judging for the New Zealand International Wine Show has been postponed until early February 2022 due to the ongoing COVID restrictions in Auckland and neighbouring regions…

Coca-Cola is inviting bars and restaurants across New Zealand to sign up for its Designated Driver programme, which will run from 1 November 2021 to 31 January 2022…

A digital gift card for use in hospitality venues around the country has been launched by Hospitality New Zealand with hopes it will help to boost businesses over summer…

Hospitality NZ is keen to get more detail on the Government’s plan to mandate vaccinations for hospo staff, but says the newly announced measures have addressed some of its concerns…

Judges at this year’s Marlborough Wine Show have awarded the highest ever number of gold medals at the event and praised the outstanding quality of the 2021 vintage…

Hospitality New Zealand is welcoming the Government announcement that the Resurgence Payment will double for those hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions…

Burkes Brewing Co. has won the Champion Award for New Zealand’s Best Beer at the Beer Awards 2021…

Whisky Galore has announced it will host its 8th biennial whisky festival DramFest in Christchurch in February 2022…

Kiwi actor Sam Neill is selling his Gibbston vineyard as he looks to grow his acclaimed Two Paddocks winery…

A fund to support hospo workers in need during the COVID outbreak is gaining momentum with online donations and a wine auction among its fundraising activities…

Two major events on the Hawke’s Bay food and wine calendar have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak with Summer F.A.W.C postponed and the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction cancelled.

Dancing Sands Distillery has secured an export deal with established UK wine and spirits importer Enotria&Coe…

This year’s NZ Cider Festival has been postponed until February 2022 due to the ongoing uncertainty and risks associated with the Delta variant of COVID-19…

Amid shifting COVID Alert Levels, alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at what to know about remote sales and supply of alcohol...

A Canterbury brewery with a cult following looks set for big things, as Michael Donaldson explains…

There are many whisky awards but not all are created equal, and Dominic Roskrow says it can pay to do your homework...

Mother Nature may have delivered incredibly small crops to New Zealand winemakers this year, but her tough love has its upsides as Joelle Thomson explains...

Hospitality NZ says the Government’s new transition plan will hurt more hospitality and accommodation businesses unless there is a targeted payment…

The New World Wine Awards Top 50 list has been announced, with New Zealand-made wines taking 42 of the Top 50 places…