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Michael Donaldson

Michael Donaldson is the publisher and editor of Pursuit of Hoppiness. He is also the chair of judges for the New World Beer & Cider Awards and the author of Beer Nation, The Hopfather, and the Big Book of Home Brew.

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Hop Federation Closing Down

Thursday 11 September 2025

Motueka-based Hop Federation will cease brewing next month following a strategic review by owners Kono NZ…

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Garage Project Take Over Fortune Favours

Wednesday 3 September 2025

Garage Project are opening two new venues in Wellington, including taking over the Fortune Favours taproom…

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New World Beer & Cider Awards Winners

Monday 25 August 2025

The 2025 New World Beer & Cider Awards have been announced. Here’s the list of the…

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Isthmus 3D IPA Takes Top Award

Monday 25 August 2025

Isthmus Brewing in Auckland have taken top spot at the annual New World Beer & Cider…

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Red Sea Conflict Drives Garage Project-Mikkeller Deal

Tuesday 12 August 2025

The congoing conflict in the Red Sea is driving an unusual beer hook-up, with Garage Project…

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Brave Brewing — The Eye Of The Tiger

Tuesday 5 August 2025

Just days before Brave Brewing won the Champion Brewery crown at the New Zealand Beer Awards,…

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Brave Brewing Triumph At NZ Beer Awards

Sunday 3 August 2025

Brave Brewing and their cult IPA, Tigermilk, roared the loudest at last night’s New Zealand Beer…

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Guinness 0.0 Set for Wider Distribution in NZ

Friday 1 August 2025

Guinness 0.0 — the hard-to-get non-alcoholic version of Guinness — will become more widely available in…

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Kegstar Picks Up Distressed Konvoy Kegs

Friday 25 July 2025

Concerns about a shortage of kegs in New Zealand have been averted after Kegstar concluded negotiations…

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Winter Beer Selection — 20 Beers For The Colder Months

Thursday 24 July 2025

Looking for a beer to keep you warm during the winter months? We’ve got you covered…

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Peter Lines — ‘Rest Easy Mate’

Wednesday 23 July 2025

Peter Lines (July 29, 1957 — June 28, 2025) grew up surrounded by hops and spent…

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UPDATED: How Many Breweries In NZ?

Friday 11 July 2025

What follows is an updated version of the list of how many brewing brands (Updated July…

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