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Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc - Latest News [Page 2]

GI Bill Good for Wines and Spirits

Thursday, 23 February 2006, 2:09 pm | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Chief Executive of the Distilled Spirits Association, Thomas Chin, gave oral testimony to the select committee investigating the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Bill today, urging them to recommend the Government pass the Bill as ... More >>

Spirited Gift Guide

Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 11:54 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

If you’re stuck for gift ideas these holidays, why not ensure success and give the gift of premium spirits? A perfect gift for the men in your life could include premium spirits such as Bourbon, Scotch, Cognac or Rum. More >>

Spirits bigger share of market

Monday, 29 August 2005, 11:19 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Data issued by the Government Statistician last week show spirits are gaining a larger share of the alcohol drinks market. More >>

Spirited Exports

Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 9:34 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

New Zealand distilled spirits and liqueurs exports earned $38m in the year to June 2005, down 16% on last year according to figures released by the Government statistician last week. More >>

The cost of our favourite tipple goes up... again

Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 11:47 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Consumers are being warned to brace themselves for further tax hikes on their favourite tipple effective from tomorrow (1 June). More >>

Distillers’ Spirits Up

Monday, 21 February 2005, 4:59 pm | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Distillers’ Spirits Up Data issued by the Government Statistician today show spirits are gaining a larger share of the alcohol drinks market. For the year ended December 2004, the total volume of spirits and liqueurs available for consumption increased ... More >>

Bourbon NZ’s Favourite Spirit

Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 11:07 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Bourbon NZ’s Favourite Spirit Experiencing a surge in popularity, Bourbon has overtaken Gin as New Zealand’s favourite spirit. More >>

Spirits Buoyed By Government’s Promise

Wednesday, 19 January 2005, 4:16 pm | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

The Distilled Spirits Association* is cheered by news that the Government will act on its suggestion to review the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) tax charged on alcohol beverages. More >>

Spirits Are Raised As Free Trade Moves Ahead

Friday, 6 August 2004, 9:11 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

New Zealand distilled spirits exports earned $45.7m in the year to June 2004, up 13% on last year according to figures released by Statistics New Zealand today. Export volumes maintained their momentum, growing 3%. More >>

Urgent Call To Freeze Tax Hikes On Drinks

Tuesday, 25 May 2004, 10:57 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Happiness from “tax freedom day” will be short-lived as next Tuesday (1 June) the Government schedules a tax hike on spirits and other alcohol beverages. More >>

Ready To Drinks (RTDs) No Cause for Concern

Wednesday, 28 April 2004, 12:24 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Chief Executive of the Distilled Spirits Association*, Thomas Chin, refutes suggestions from Alcohol Healthwatch today that tax increases on alcoholic drinks will curb irresponsible drinking behaviour. More >>

Drinkers Should Prepare For Tax Hikes

Monday, 19 April 2004, 1:54 pm | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Consumers are being warned to brace themselves for upcoming tax hikes on their favourite alcohol beverages, following the Consumers Price Index (CPI) inflation figures, announced today (Monday 19 April). More >>

Don't Become A Statistic This Easter

Tuesday, 6 April 2004, 10:21 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Coinciding with the upcoming Easter break is World Health Day (April 7), which will this year turn its focus to road safety. According to the World Health Organisation, more than 1.2 million men, women and children die on road related accidents around ... More >>

Sale of Liquor Amendments Stops Short

Friday, 2 April 2004, 1:33 pm | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Sale of Liquor Amendments Stop Short from providing increased choice and convenience to consumers More >>

Binge Drinking Encouraged by Mavericks

Wednesday, 24 September 2003, 2:44 pm | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Maverick alcohol suppliers are encouraging excessive drinking, argues the Distilled Spirits Association of New Zealand. More >>

Ready-To-Drinks (RTDs) No Cause for Concern

Tuesday, 26 August 2003, 2:18 pm | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Although ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages (RTDs) continue to be the fastest growing drinks category, the results should not be cause for concern, says Thomas Chin, chief executive for the Distilled Spirits Association of New Zealand*. More >>

Report Vindicates Spirits Industry Position

Friday, 1 August 2003, 3:08 pm | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

The Distilled Spirits Association says the report of the review on broadcast liquor advertising vindicates the spirits industry’s long-held position on the issue. More >>

Spirits Industry Lobbies for Free Trade

Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 12:56 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Thomas Chin, Chief Executive of the Distilled Spirits Association of New Zealand, returned last week (8-11 July) from a series of meetings held in Geneva as part of the World Spirits Alliance (WSA) forum. More >>

"Distillers Want Spirit Tax Freeze At Budget"

Monday, 28 April 2003, 11:39 am | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

"If Michael Cullen is looking for ways to raise revenue in next month's Budget, his easiest target will be reforming the alcohol tax banding system, as proposed in a recent report to the Alcohol Advisory Council," says the Distilled Spirits ... More >>

Spirited Export Performance

Friday, 23 August 2002, 4:23 pm | Distilled Spirits Association Of NZ Inc

Exports of New Zealand-made spirits and liqueurs exceeded $60m for the first time ever. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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