News | Politics
12 Jan 2026 16:41
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Politics

    Beer brewers say they're disappointed in the government over a bump in alcohol taxes

    Beer brewers say they're disappointed in the government over a bump in alcohol taxes


    The alcohol excise tax is set to increase by 4.1 percent from July.

    It follows a number of increases over recent years.

    But Brewers' Association Executive Director Dylan Firth says it's concerning.

    He says the last government made a number of increases to the tax, but more hikes are unsustainable.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Politics News
     12 Jan: It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago
     12 Jan: The Deputy Prime Minister says it's hard to argue with the numbers when it comes to the Coalition's success
     12 Jan: The Government says it wants to dots its I's and cross its T's with the roll-out of "open electricity"
     12 Jan: Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans
     12 Jan: The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency
     12 Jan: The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power
     11 Jan: Iranian protesters chant anti-government messages as authorities signal intensifying crackdown
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    New Zealand Giant Slalom skiing star Alice Robinson isn't switching focus despite surprise showings in a different discipline More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    How I have fun with friends without spending money More...



     Today's News

    Living & Travel:
    Golden Globes key moments 2026: Australian Rose Byrne wins best comedy nod, Amy Poehler takes out Best Podcast nod 16:37

    Entertainment:
    Golden Globes 2026 winners list: Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham win for Adolescence performances 16:37

    Entertainment:
    Bowen Yang felt like it was "time" for him to leave Saturday Night Live 16:23

    Law and Order:
    Investigations are still ongoing into the deaths of two people at a property in Bay of Plenty's Pukehina earlier this month 16:17

    International:
    Golden Globes 2026 live updates: Jacob Elordi misses out on first nomination, One Battle After Another among early winners 16:07

    Entertainment:
    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's team have hit out at Spencer Pratt's bid to take her job 15:53

    Business:
    How I have fun with friends without spending money 15:37

    Business:
    It's been revealed another health provider, Canopy Healthcare, was hit by a data breach - six months ago 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Bunnie Xo's life-long mission is to ensure "people known that they are loved" 15:23

    Health & Safety:
    Relief for patients suffering from rare disorders that prevents their bodies from breaking down an amino acid 14:57


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd