PremiumTom RaynelMultimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald·1 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM7 mins to read‌Alcohol excise rates rose yesterday by 3.08%, which some say puts the distilling industry at risk. Photo / 123rfMembers of New Zealand’s distilling industry are calling for the Government to overhaul the alcohol excise regime, with many favouring the introduction of a remission scheme similar to those found overseas.

But the Government has said any changes to the scheme would come with revenue implications, despite calls from some