Call for 50% Excise Reduction to Boost On-Premise Venues & Regional Communities
MEDIA RELEASE 18 MARCH 2026 Brewers and Hospitality Call for 50% Reduction in Draught Beer Excise to Boost On-Premise Venues and Regional Communities Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) and the Brewers Guild of New Zealand, along with the Brewers Association, are urging the Government to introduce a 50% reduction in excise tax on draught beer […]
Key Positive Changes in the New Alcohol Amendment Bill for NZ Breweries
17 March 2026 – Member News The Government has introduced the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill, and it has been welcomed by many across the brewing, liquor, and hospitality sectors. The proposed updates aim to modernise an often overly complex licensing system and remove unnecessary red tape, with several changes that will directly benefit Guild […]