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Brewing And Hospitality Sectors Concerned About Continued Alcohol Excise Increase In Difficult Economic Environment
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 6:43 pm | Brewers Association
The Brewers Association of New Zealand, Brewers Guild of New Zealand and Hospitality New Zealand have expressed concerns over the Government's just released decision to increase alcohol excise tax by 4.1% from July 1, 2024. However, the associations ... More >>
Brewers Association Of New Zealand: Economic Constraints Impact Beer Consumption
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 12:42 pm | Brewers Association
In data released today from Statistics New Zealand on the volume of alcohol available for consumption for the year ending December 2023, it has become apparent that the demand for beer has experienced a notable decline in the past 12 months compared ... More >>
Community Participation Alcohol Bill Misses That Mark
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 4:54 pm | Brewers Association
The Brewers Association of New Zealand is disappointed Government today passed the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Bill without taking on board feedback from a large part of the Community. “While as a sector we agree with the ... More >>
Brewing In New Zealand Report Reflects On A Post COVID Economy
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 8:34 am | Brewers Association
Just released research from New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) reveals that the Brewing industry in New Zealand remains a significant contributor to the economy despite having several years of disruption and supply concerns. More >>
Sale And Supply Of Alcohol Amendment Bill - Brewers Association Of NZ
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:37 pm | Brewers Association
“The Brewers association supports the recently announced review of some elements of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act. However, believes the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community participation) Amendment Bill having just passed its ... More >>
Beer Consumption Returning To Pre-pandemic Levels. But Rising Costs Likely To See Profitability Gains Lost.
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 10:43 am | Brewers Association
“Just released Statistics New Zealand figures show that overall beer consumption has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The data for the first six months of 2022 shows overall beer available for consumption in New Zealand has rebounded from the lows ... More >>
Brewers And Hospitality Launch Campaign To Cut The Keg Tax
Monday, 9 May 2022, 6:08 pm | Brewers Association
The Brewers Association and Brewers Guild of New Zealand, along with Hospitality New Zealand are calling on the Government to deliver beer tax relief to brewers, pubs, clubs, other venues, and beer drinkers through a cut in kegged beer tax. In ... More >>
Brewers Raise Concerns For Container Deposit Scheme
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 10:19 am | Brewers Association
The Brewers Association and our members are committed to improving recycling rates and litter reduction and welcome the recent announcements on the standardisation of kerbside collections by the Ministry for the Environment. However, we are concerned ... More >>
Brewing In New Zealand Report Highlights Value Of A Changing Consumer Attitude Towards Beer
Monday, 10 January 2022, 9:07 am | Brewers Association
10 January 2022: Research from New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) has revealed the brewing industry in New Zealand remains a strong contributor to the economy despite being impacted by Covid 19. According to the findings, the brewing ... More >>
Latest Lockdown Sees Beer Consumption Reduced But Consumers Changing To Higher Value Options
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 9:29 am | Brewers Association
“Statistics New Zealand figures released this week showed how the lockdown in Auckland has impacted the beer sector over the last quarter. The data for the period July to September 2021 shows overall beer available for consumption in New Zealand ... More >>
UK Government Slashes Keg Beer Tax While New Zealand Presses Ahead With More Tax On Beer Drinkers
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 7:24 pm | Brewers Association
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP, used his Budget announcement yesterday to slash the tax on draught (keg) beer to support the hospitality and brewing sectors. In the Budget the Chancellor announced that from 2023 he would reduce the rate on ... More >>
Brewers Call For Government And Consumers To Support Their Local
Thursday, 30 September 2021, 9:27 am | Brewers Association
“The Brewers Association of New Zealand is concerned by the continued lack of sector specific support for the hospitality industry. The sector has been signalling the need for assistance since the first week of the most recent lockdown and the ... More >>
A Beer A Day Can Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease Among Other Health Benefits
Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 2:36 pm | Brewers Association
“A recent study published in the journal Nutrients [1] concluded that moderate beer consumption of 1 beer per day for women and 1–2 beers per day for men is associated with decreased incidence of cardiovascular disease and overall mortality, among other ... More >>
Brewing Sector Asks Government To Reduce Tax On Keg Beer After UK Announces New Tax Relief Measures
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 4:03 pm | Brewers Association
The Brewers Association of New Zealand has requested government immediately reduce the rate of excise tax paid on kegs by 50% in a measure to support a severely hit hospitality sector. “We believe there is need for additional Government support ... More >>
Brewing Sector Sees Over 100% Increase In ‘alcohol Free’ Beer Consumption But Overall Beer Consumption Sees A Decline
Tuesday, 2 March 2021, 2:44 pm | Brewers Association
Brewing sector sees over 100% increase in ‘alcohol free’ beer consumption but overall beer consumption sees a decline due to COVID-19. “The latest release of alcohol available for consumption data from Stats NZ shows beer under 1.15% produced ... More >>
Brewing In New Zealand Report Shows The Benefit Of One Of New Zealand’s Favourite Beverages
Monday, 30 November 2020, 5:15 pm | Brewers Association
Beer sales in New Zealand contribute $2.7 billion dollars to the economy The closure of bars and restaurants due to the first COVID – 19 lockdown cost the industry an estimated $300 million in sales Brewing contributed $810 million to government ... More >>
Beer Consumption & Hospitality Card Spend Data Decline
Tuesday, 25 August 2020, 5:48 pm | Brewers Association
Support for the hospitality sector needed more than ever “The ‘alcohol available for consumption’ data released on Tuesday the 25th of August by Statistics NZ, and recent card spend data reflects how much the hospitality sector is suffering. ... More >>
Alcohol Excise Increase Another Hurdle For Brewers In UncertainEconomic Times
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 7:11 am | Brewers Association
“The 1 July alcohol excise increase could not come at a worse time for brewers, with the effects of COVID-19 still holding sway on the economy and the hospitality sector far from being back to normal,” said Brewers Association of New Zealand ... More >>
Timing of Container Scheme announcement comes as a surprise
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 5:01 pm | Brewers Association
The Brewers Association of New Zealand, New Zealand Food and Grocery Council and Spirits New Zealand express surprise today at the announcement that work has begun on the development of a beverage container return scheme when government is still ... More >>
First to see the sun on International Beer day
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 4:00 pm | Brewers Association
The first Friday of every August marks international beer day. Being the first country to see the sun, New Zealand is well placed to celebrate on of our country’s preferred beverages. This Friday August 2nd marks the 11th annual international day of the ... More >>
