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Three Sisters Buy Sunshine Brewing

Thursday 19 March 2026

Bold New Plymouth brewery Three Sisters is the new owner of Gisborne’s iconic Sunshine Brewing. It’s…

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“Unicorn” Brewery For Sale — Emporium On Market

Friday 6 February 2026

Here’s a big opportunity for someone who wants to get into the brewing game: Emporium —…

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A New “Weed” Pops Up At Garage Project

Thursday 5 February 2026

Fresh off another triumph in the GABS Hottest 100, Garage Project are launching a new member…

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Three Sisters Expand Into Wellington

Friday 12 December 2025

New Plymouth brewery Three Sisters is expanding into Wellington, taking over the site that was once…

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Renaissance Takes Over Kaiapoi Site From Chinchiller

Friday 5 December 2025

Renaissance has taken over the brewery in Kaiapoi that was previously home to Chinchiller and, before…

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Three Boys Sold

Monday 1 December 2025

Three Boys, one of New Zealand’s most important craft breweries and a two-time champion brewery, is…

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Hop Federation Saved — Bought by DNA

Friday 28 November 2025

Hop Federation has been saved. After the brewery was shuttered by previous owners Kono just a…

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Parrotdog Go Public

Friday 28 November 2025

In one of the biggest signs that craft beer is now a mature business, punters can…

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Competition Watchdog Blocks Kegstar’s Acquisition of Konvoy

Friday 24 October 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has blocked MicroStar’s proposed acquisition of keg lending rival…

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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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