24th April 2026 Beer / ComComThe Commerce Commission has declined to give clearance for US-owned beer keg specialist Kegstar New Zealand’s proposed purchase of the domestic assets of in-liquidation rival Konvoy.
18th March 2026 Beer / TaxThe government is being urged to slash draught beer taxes in order to improve the viability of hospitality and brewing business and a thriving pub sector.
10th March 2026 Awards / BeerThe Brewers Guild of New Zealand has confirmed the key dates for the 2026 New Zealand Beer Awards, culminating in July’s presentation evening when the winners are announced.
13th February 2026 Beer / Clayton HopsThe country’s largest hop grower has commercialised a new variety which it says will help strengthen New Zealand’s presence in the global hop market.
12th February 2026 Beer / TaxThe latest move by Australia to freeze draught beer excise should prompt a serious look at how New Zealand treats its own brewers and hospitality businesses, according to industry stakeholders.
12th December 2025 Beer / DistributionPremium Liquor Co is now the official distributor of iconic Spanish beer Estrella Damm in New Zealand.
3rd December 2025 Beer / Three Boys BreweryChristchurch craft brewery Three Boys is under new ownership.
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3rd December 2025 Beer / CompetitionThe Commerce Commission remains as-yet unconvinced of the competition merits of a potential takeover launched by US-owned beer keg specialist Kegstar New Zealand.
26th November 2025 BeerBeer producers are pumping out more lower-alcohol options, as the decline in beer consumption starts to bottom out.
11th November 2025 Beer / OtagoNearly 12,000 people went through the turnstiles at the Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival 2025.
31st October 2025 Beer / EventsFinal preparations are underway for the 13th Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival, which will take place next Friday and Saturday 7 and 8 November at Forsyth Bar Stadium in Dunedin.
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