The 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards took place last night - with the nation's top spots being celebrated by Kiwi fans.

Southland's The Fat Duck was named Supreme Champion, and has been recognised as New Zealand's best gastropub.

Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage explains what makes a good gastropub - and how it's about more than just food.

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The 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards took place last night - with the nation's top spots being celebrated by Kiwi fans.
Southland's The Fat Duck was named Supreme Champion, and has been recognised as New Zealand's best gastropub.
Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage explains what makes a good gastropub - and how it's about more than just food.
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Steve Armitage: Hospitality NZ chief executive on what makes a good gastropub

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war.

The conflict has entered its fourth week, and concerns have been raised over the economic impacts - especially with living costs going up for households. 

UK correspondent Kay Oliver says petrol costs keep going up, and it's getting 'scary'.

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war.
The conflict has entered its fourth week, and concerns have been raised over the economic impacts - especially with living costs going up for households.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Kay Oliver says petrol costs keep going up, and it's getting 'scary'.
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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer calling an emergency meeting on economy

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Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery. 

A new survey shows that 77 percent of tourism operators have seen more cancellations over the last month. 

Tourism Export Council CEO Lynda Keene says she's not too concerned just yet, despite the ongoing international crisis impacting air travel. 

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Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery.&nbsp;
A new survey shows that 77 percent of tourism operators have seen more cancellations over the last month.&nbsp;
Tourism Export Council CEO Lynda Keene says she's not too concerned just yet, despite the ongoing international crisis impacting air travel.&nbsp;
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Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO on the rise in overseas visitors cancelling New Zealand trips

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Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel in early Asia trade.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel in early Asia trade.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices rising as a result of the Middle East conflict

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Steve Armitage: Hospitality NZ chief executive on what makes a good gastropub

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