Press Release – Christchurch City Council

The communitys chance to give feedback on the Christchurch City Councils draft Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) begins today (Friday 31 May). Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Police

With disqualified, forbidden and suspended drivers more likely to cause crashes on the road, Waikato Police say new technology is paying for itself in preventing road trauma. Read more »

Press Release – Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council has approved a temporary alcohol ban for an area of Upper Riccarton and Ilam. The new restriction area extends the area alcohol consumption is prohibited in Riccarton and Ilam where a permanent ban is already in place. Read more »

Press Release – Moa Group

Moa Group Limited (NZX: MOA) today released its audited financial results with 81% revenue growth for the year ended 31 March 2013, which is consistent with growth projections that were set out in the companys Investment Statement that was issued … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

May 30 (BusinessDesk) – Moa Group, the boutique beer maker which raised $16 million in a float last year, reported a bigger loss on an earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation basis than was flagged in its prospectus as it spent … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Two sixteen year old girls who had told the bar staff their correct age were served drinks at the Hotel Motueka last week in a controlled purchase operation. Read more »

Press Release – Pead PR

Good morning If theres ever been a good reason for a lunchtime beer today might well be the day to for it. Read more »

Press Release – Cirro

Cirro is on cloud nine after recently being awarded two Gold medals in the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards for their 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon blanc and 2010 Marlborough Pinot noir. Read more »

Press Release – Ruapehu District Council

Hospitality providers and other interested members of the public are being encouraged to register to have their say on Ruapehu District Councils (RDC) draft Local Alcohol Policy. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »