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NZ GROWN GRAIN TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT GLADFIELD MALT GROWER OPEN DAY

NZ GROWN GRAIN TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT GLADFIELD MALT GROWER OPEN DAY More than 250 growers, industry leaders, customers, and rural stakeholders gathered at Gladfield Malt in Dunsandel on the 3rd of June 2026 to celebrate the NZ Grown Grain trademark initiative and recognise the contribution of New Zealand’s arable farmers to the country’s food […]

Thrifty Brewing Tips for Winter 2026

With the busy summer months complete, it is time to batten down the hatches and seek the best return from your brewery over the winter. There is no single silver bullet for cutting process costs, but many small savings can add together to make an immediate impact while also setting your team up for a […]

Have Your Say: Food Safety and Alcohol Licensing Review

As part of the ongoing Hospitality Review, a new discussion document has been released examining food safety and alcohol licensing across the sector. It looks at what is currently working well, where there are challenges, and outlines potential options for change. This is an important opportunity for members to contribute practical, real-world insight and help […]

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 […]

2025 Excise Rates Announced

  ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CUSTOMS ON 28 May 2025: I can now confirm that these changes were approved by the Executive Council earlier this week and will come into force at midnight on1 July 2025. The changes to excise and excise-equivalent duty are based on the 2.5% movement in the Consumer Price Index (excluding credit servies) […]

Science of Brewing Operations – Elevate your brewing skills

Science of Brewing Operations – Digital Flyer (1)   They now how pushed back the start date on the Science of Brewing to the 28th of May to allow our Kiwi brewers a chance to register…if you have any business ties to Tassie please let me know as they might be able to help you […]

NZBA 2025 – Expression of Interest for Judges and Stewards are now CLOSED

NZBA 2025 – Expression of Interest for Judges and Stewards are now CLOSED. When and where is judging taking place? The New Zealand Beer Awards Judging will take place on the 16th – 18th July 2025 at Riccarton Park in Christchurch. We always receive more applications than places available. Not every person will be selected […]