Who we are
NZABC is an Incorporated Society with members including producers, retailers, beer, wine and spirits associations, hospitality NZ and Food & Grocery Council NZ. We comment publicly on matters relating to the beer, wine, spirits and beverages industry. We focus on supporting responsible alcohol consumption and wants to see a fair and balanced debate on alcohol regulation in New Zealand.
If you are an alcohol related industry group, you are welcome to apply for membership. New membership will be considered by the committee and members.
Meet the team
Economy
According to the NZIER Report: Alcohol Beverages Industry (February 2022) the industry contributes $1.92 billion to Gross Domestic Product, $1.819 billion in taxes (excise and GST) to government, and generates $2.09 billion from exports. There is $2 billion purchased from other industries.
As part of the value chain the hospitality sector generates $14.6 billion in consumer spend, contributes $6.8 billion to GDP, and employs 172,458 Kiwis.
There are 1,855 beer, wine and spirits producers nationwide, and 31,123 jobs (including 10,210 direct jobs and 20,913 indirect jobs).
