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National Distillery Company Enters NZ Liquidation, Sale Process Begins

6/24/2026

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The National Distillery Company entered liquidation in New Zealand, placing its assets under liquidators’ control.
A sign on the distillery’s front door announced the closure and apologized to loyal customers.
Co-founder Blair Nicholl said an active sale process is underway to preserve the brands.
Liquidators Damien Grant and Adam Botterill of Waterstone were appointed after a Hawke’s Bay Today notice to handle creditor claims and the eight employees’ entitlements.

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The National Distillery Company entered liquidation in New Zealand, placing its assets under liquidators’ control.
A sign on the distillery’s front door announced the closure and apologized to loyal customers.
Co-founder Blair Nicholl said an active sale process is underway to preserve the brands.
Liquidators Damien Grant and Adam Botterill of Waterstone were appointed after a Hawke’s Bay Today notice to handle creditor claims and the eight employees’ entitlements.