John Buckley’s technology round up
John Buckley’s monthly round up of all the tech worth knowing about, for work, rest and play.
Cool creations reign supreme at the New Zealand Ice Cream Awards
English Toffee and Maple Walnut reigned supreme in the 18th year of the New Zealand Ice Cream Awards.
New World Melody’s golden sweep
Palmerston North New World Melody’s was recognised in a huge seven out of 12 categories, and took home three Gold Distinction awards at the 2014 New Zealand Bakery of The Year competition.
Coles’ case back in court
Australian supermarket chain Coles admits threatening some of its suppliers with sanctions, but denies acting unconscionably.
Taste of Portland launching at Beervana
Wellington’s status as craft beer capital of New Zealand has been enhanced with the announcement of a special “Taste of Portland” area at Beervana.
DB widens range with two new brews
DB has been busy, with two new variants launched recently. The popular and famously irreverent Tui brand now has a full-flavoured, late-hopped European-style pilsner to add to its range.
Kiwi brews strike gold in Australia
For the second year in a row Renaissance Brewing Co. of Marlborough won the Champion Small International Brewery.
Bricks and mortar stores fight back
A new marketing campaign using 3D floor graphics and vinyl wraps is creating excitement in Drakes supermarkets in Queensland.