Whānau to Lead Change On Alcohol Policy In Auckland

Press Release – Hapai Te Hauora Tapui

Whnau and Mori communities are leading change to address alcohol harm in Auckland starting with an alcohol policy forum on Thursday 23rd May 2013. The forum will give attendees an insight into the Auckland alcohol policy. Community health worker, Hemi … Read more »

Rockburn Wines Win Decanter Gold Medal

Press Release – Rockburn Wines

Rockburn Wines has been awarded a Gold medal in the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards for their 2011 – and was the only Central Otago producer to be awarded a Gold Medal in the competition. Read more »

Independent Liquor plans major facelift for Mill chain

Article – BusinessDesk

May 20 (BusinessDesk) – The Mill Liquorsave retail chain faces a major rebranding exercise after Asahi-owned Independent Liquor announced its purchase of the 35 stores across the country. Read more »

Unique line-up of International Judges for NZ Wine Comp

Press Release – Spiegelau International Wine Competition

From a total of 12 judges, three are flying in from Australia and one from Singapore to add their extensive experience to the eight-strong New Zealand team at this years Spiegelau International Wine Competition. Read more »

Independent Liquor buys Mill chain for undisclosed sum

Article – BusinessDesk

May 20 (BusinessDesk) – Independent Liquor, whose Japanese owner Asahi is locked in a court battle over the $1.5 billion price tag it paid for the booze empire, is extending its reach into retailing by acquiring the Mill Liquorsave bottlestore chain. Read more »

Draft Local Alcohol Policy adopted for consultation

Press Release – Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council’s draft Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) has been adopted for public consultation at today’s Council meeting. Read more »

Triple Gold for Yealands at International Wine Challenge

Press Release – Yealands Estate

Yealands Estate Wines has been awarded three gold medals, amongst a field of more than 12,000 wines, at the 2013 International Wine Challenge. Read more »

Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc on May 17

Press Release – New Zealand Winegrowers

There’s no doubt about it, Sauvignon Blanc is special. It is the varietal that awoke the world to New Zealand wine and continues to dazzle wine critics across the world. Accounting for 84% of wine exported from New Zealand, the world seems to have an … Read more »

Beck’s – turning beer into art since 1874

Press Release – Beck’s

Becks has made beer an art form in more ways than one for quite some time. Now, New Zealand Becks drinkers can enjoy the masterpiece that is a Becks brew, from a bottle thats just as artistic. Read more »

Ardbeg Unearths Its Latest Limited Edition

Press Release – Ardbeg

Ardbeg , the worlds smokiest, peatiest award winning whisky is set to launch its latest limited edition called Ardbog , on Ardbog Day 1st June and will be available exclusively at New Zealand Ardbeg embassies. Read more »

Ministers welcome ‘Yeah Nah’ campaign

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Associate Health Ministers Jo Goodhew and Peter Dunne are welcoming the Health Promotion Agencys (HPA) new campaign aimed at supporting New Zealanders who want to Ease up on the drink. Read more »

Invivo Wines Awarded Gold Medals

Press Release – Invivo Wines New Zealand

New Zealands Invivo Wines has been awarded prestigious gold medals for both their Invivo 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and 2011 Invivo Central Otago Pinot Noir at the worlds largest on-trade focused wine competition, The 2013 Sommelier Wine … Read more »

Development of draft Local Alcohol Policy progresses

Press Release – Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Councils draft Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which aims to minimise alcohol related harm in the city, took shape at todays Planning Committee meeting. Read more »

Word of Hawke’s Bay Wines Spreading In China

Press Release – Hawke’s Bay Winergrowers INC

Hawkes Bay wines, in particular high quality reds, are steadily gaining exposure in the expansive Chinese market with two recent initiatives adding to the awareness. Read more »

Release of issues paper on alcohol in Porirua

Press Release – Porirua City Council

Yesterday we released an issues paper on alcohol in Porirua. The purpose of the document is to inform discussion about a Local Alcohol Policy for Porirua. We want the discussion to take place before we begin to draft an LAP. Read more »

Liquorland a major sponsor partner for 2013 Beervana

Press Release – Beervana

David Cryer, Beervana festival owner and director, is pleased to announce Liquorland as a major sponsor for Beervana 2013, being held in Wellington on 9 and 10 August. Read more »

Put Some Style In Mum’s Day – with Allan Scott Wines!

Press Release – Allan Scott Wines

Get inspired this Mother’s Day and treat your Mum to the finer things in life, with Allan Scott Marlborough Blanc de Blancs NV! Read more »

Views Sought On New Local Alcohol Policy

Press Release – Hastings District Council

The communitys views are being sought on the sale and supply of alcohol in the region. The Sale and Supply of Liquor Act became law in December 2012 and this allowed Councils around the country to develop a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP). Read more »

Tui Brewery Raises Money For a Good Cause

Press Release – Tui Brewery

Tui Brewery raised over $1000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation on Saturday following its third annual Toki Truck Stop Show & Shine. Read more »

Council backs appeal over liquor licence

Press Release – Palmerston North City Council

Palmerston North City Council has voted to support an appeal to the High Court, by a Councillor, of the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (the Authority) decision to approve a liquor licence for Big Barrel in Botanical Road, Cloverlea. The appeal … Read more »

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