May 9th, 2012

Naenae liquor ban extended

The Naenae liquor ban area has been expanded to include Naenae Park. The expansion, which took effect in March, followed a survey by police of 500 homes in the suburb to gauge reaction to widening the ban area. Only one household opposed the move. A map showing the new boundaries can be viewed on the [...]

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May 3rd, 2012

Boundary Road Brewery expands its craft range with two hot new brews

Two hot new brews have this week been released by Boundary Road Brewery to spice up the winter ahead.

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April 28th, 2012

Public consultation on proposed permanent alcohol bans for Merivale and Papanui

Christchurch City Council is proposing permanent bans on drinking in public places for Merivale and Papanui. Temporary bans currently in place will remain until 9 September 2012. The amendment to the 2009 Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw will help address increased violence and disorder in Merivale and Papanui, resulting from people drinking in public [...]

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Crouch,Touch, Pause the game and eat a free pizza thanks to Tui
April 20th, 2012

Crouch,Touch, Pause the game and eat a free pizza thanks to Tui

Tui, New Zealand’s popular beer brand, launches its latest on-pack pizza promotion – The Super Footy Feed.

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April 16th, 2012

A new resident flies into town next month

Next month, a new resident craft brewer will be arriving on our kiwi shores. Brian “Spike” Buckowski, who hails from Georgia in the ‘deep south’ of the United States, has been recruited to the position of ‘The Resident’ by Boundary Road Brewery. He will travel down under to complete the task of creating three bespoke [...]

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NZ rum company takes another international award
April 12th, 2012

NZ rum company takes another international award

New Zealand-based boutique rum house STOLEN Rum has come up Phelps again by taking home Double Gold at the Olympics of spirits, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. And the recipient is a slightly unusual new product, a 65% overproof Jamaican rum named 'SX9'. The win repeats the company's success of Double Gold in 2010 [...]

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Stolen Rum Awarded Another Double Gold – And Brags About It
April 11th, 2012

Stolen Rum Awarded Another Double Gold – And Brags About It

New Zealand-based boutique rum house STOLEN Rum has come up Phelps again by taking home Double Gold at the Olympics of spirits, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. And the recipient is a slightly unusual new product, a 65% overproof Jamaican rum named ‘SX9’. The win repeats the company’s success of Double Gold in 2010 [...]

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April 4th, 2012

Intoxication on Premises

Is it ok to be “off your trolley”? Believe it or not, when out in public it is actually illegal, this includes when in licensed premises. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a good night out and having a few drinks.  We have very good hosts on our licensed premises in the Stratford District, they are fully trained [...]

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Absolut’s Wild Tea’s New Zealand Debut – A new premium vodka from ABSOLUT, flavoured with an exotic blend of tea and elderflower
April 2nd, 2012

Absolut’s Wild Tea’s New Zealand Debut – A new premium vodka from ABSOLUT, flavoured with an exotic blend of tea and elderflower

Noting the burgeoning tea trend within the cocktail community, ABSOLUT’s latest flavour addition, ABSOLUT WILD TEA, is set to make its New Zealand debut. Featuring a rich, fresh aroma with hints of tea, elderflower, red apples and citrus, ABSOLUT WILD TEA inspires the senses and will be available nationwide from early April. Bringing together the [...]

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March 23rd, 2012

Joint controlled purchase operation in city sees alcohol sold to minors

A joint controlled purchase operation in Wellington this week has seen five liquor outlets sell alcohol to minors. Wellington Police Alcohol Harm Reduction Officer Sergeant John Lewis says as part of the joint Police, Regional Public Health and District Licensing Agency CPO on Wednesday evening, a total of 12 liquor outlets were visited, with five [...]

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March 23rd, 2012

Commerce Commission warns Progressive Enterprises over misleading sales claims

The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to the supermarket company Progressive Enterprises Limited about beer sale promotions that the Commission alleges breached the Fair Trading Act. In widespread advertising in late 2010 and early 2011, Progressive Enterprises claimed customers could save “at least 20%”or “at least 25%” off all beer at its Countdown, Foodtown [...]

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March 21st, 2012

IA research to look at the impact of extra liquor outlets on communities

New research being commissioned should for the first time give local authorities a New Zealand evidence base to determine the impact of new liquor outlets on their communities. The research is being commissioned by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) and is an extension of previous research conducted in Manukau. That research which has just been [...]

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