New Zealand

NZ Sauvignon supplies a 'disaster'

10-Nov-2021 By Ed Bedington

Pub operators are being urged to look to alternative Sauvignon Blanc supplies after the New Zealand vintage was described as a “disaster”.

British & Irish Lions return for second Test match

30-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Another weekend of sport will see the second match in the British & Irish Lions Test series in Wellington, as well as the tennis final from Eastbourne.

British & Irish Lions 'roaring' to go

23-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

With the Lions ready to meet the All Blacks, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the final of Queen's Club tennis, the weekend is looking good for sports entertainment.

Rugby dominates this weekend’s sport

16-Jun-2017 By MA Editorial

The British & Irish Lions' fifth match in the tour will be a scene setter for the big Test game against New Zealand on 24 June.

Sky launches support for licensees and chance to win prizes

19-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

Sky is offering its licensees free promotional packs and the opportunity to collect prizes ahead of Sky Sports’ summer coverage.

Doom Bar to become official beer for British & Irish Lions tour

11-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Doom Bar has become an official sponsor for the British & Irish Lions 2017 rugby union tour to New Zealand.

Wine

New Zealand driving UK wine market

30-Nov-2015 By Ben Winstanley

New Zealand wine is driving growth in the UK wine market as it continues to perform strongly in both the on and off-trade.

New Pomegranate & Strawberry flavour for Heineken’s Old Mout cider

21-Apr-2015 By Noli Dinkovski

Heineken has added a new variant to its New Zealand cider Old Mout.

Heineken launching a kiwi-flavoured Kiwi cider

27-Mar-2014 By Robyn Black

A cider from New Zealand is the latest entrant to the budding world cider sector.

Stuart Barnes: Pubs set for rugby autumn internationals treat

28-Oct-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

A leading Sky Sports rugby commentator has highlighted how the forthcoming autumn internationals present a “fantastic opportunity” for pubs.

Brancott completes makeover with app

16-Jan-2012 By Noli Dinkovski

New Zealand wine Brancott Estate is to be given a make-over that includes a QR (quick response) link to a new smartphone app on its bottles.

The trying game

02-Sep-2011 By Noli Dinkovski

Noli Dinkovski looks at the opportunities presented by the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in Auckland, New Zealand on 9 September.

Lawrence Dallaglio: 'There's no point licensees whingeing'

04-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore

How will England fare in the Autumn Internationals? If they go into it with a lot of confidence and belief they have a good chance. But we have to be...

Video: Greene King's Dallaglio on Autumn Internationals

04-Nov-2010 By Ewan Turney

Greene King's ambassador Lawrence Dallaglio gives his views on how England will fare against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Samoa.

New Zealand plans U-20 off-trade alcohol ban

24-Aug-2010 By Ewan Turney

Under-20s in New Zealand could be banned from buying alcohol from supermarkets and shops under new Government plans. Justice minister Simon Power...

Brancott wins Rugby World Cup deal

02-Jul-2010 By Robyn Lewis

Brancott Estate has been named as the Official Sponsor of the Rugby World Cup 2011. The major global sponsorship deal follows last week's...

Beware of the style-jackers

04-Sep-2009 By Roger Protz

Businesses must be wary of the new tactic of slapping trademarks on beer styles, says Roger Protz.

In Brief

22-May-2008

42 Below holds UK heats The UK leg of the 42 Below Cocktail World Cup kicks off at the the Hoxton Pony in London next Wednesday. The UK finals will...

Snacks focus: Where pie is king

27-Mar-2008

WHO ATE all the pies? Well, the population of New Zealand is certainly doing its bit to tackle the world pie mountain, shifting more than 120 million...

Hooking the barmy army

17-Jan-2008

With England taking on New Zealand, South Africa and India, 2008 is a great year to promote cricket. Simon Creasey looks at the key opportunities...

Kiwi pub offers a change of pace

29-Oct-2007 By James Wilmore

You've heard of the phrase the only pub in the village - well here is the only pub on the island! The island is the stunning subtropical Great...

Rugby World Cup: The legends pick their winners

17-Aug-2007

THE PUBLICAN scrummed down with some world cup heroes and rugby legends to get their thoughts ahead of a sporting event that should mean big...

Pub delivery on ship from NZ ready to set sale

04-Jul-2007

New Zealand brewery Speight's specially designed pub will set sale for London on July 25. The pub is currently in storage prior and has been built to...

Fruits of the Kiwis

08-Mar-2007

In the first of our new fortnightly Wine Seller series, Fiona Sims gives the lowdown on what's hot in New Zealand New Zealand wines aren't exactly...

Cricket World Cup: TV guide

02-Feb-2007

If the British pub industry had put together an international cricket tournament to suit itself, it really couldn't have organised it any better than...

DCMS to consider licensing shake-up

23-Mar-2006

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has pledged to consider a shake-up of the new licensing regime once it has conducted its own...

Sports'summersizzlers

21-Apr-2005

After last year's disappointing weather, licensees are hoping this summer's a scorcher. But even if the sun doesn't shine, the next few months are...

Pubs face Aussie and Kiwi shortage

07-Jun-2004

Plans to cap the number of holiday work permits granted to Commonwealth citizens could limit the supply of casual bar staff available to the...

Great pub chefs - Love in a bun

01-Mar-2004 By Alice Whitehead

New Zealander Karen Lawler is out to change the face of the British burger… by giving it a gourmet slant. Alice Whitehead reports. The oven is...

LibDems blast continued delay of licensing reform

07-Jan-2004

Opposition MPs have slammed continued delays to licensing reform in a stormy Commons' session.Liberal Democrat licensing spokesman Don Foster accused...

Rugby World Cup preview: The contenders

17-Sep-2003

It's only a matter of weeks until the Rugby World Cup kicks off in Australia. Rob McKinlay cracks open a tinny and picks out the main contenders.Just...

Home chances

11-Sep-2003

ENGLAND ­ must top their group to avoid a quarter-final clash with New Zealand. Should reach the final. Key match: South Africa, 18 October, 1pm...

Squires drinks in memories

19-Jun-2003

Snifter was able to enjoy a trip down rugby union's memory lane this week, thanks to Caledonian Brewery sales executive Peter Squires. It emerges...

Regents Inns forges ahead with Walkabout

06-Sep-1999

Regent Inns is pushing its Australasian bars when other companies are holding back.Another crocodile stares down from above the bar as Regent Inns...