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2025 DSA Education Series

Planning is underway for the 2025 Education Series.

We hope you find these sessions of great value and support in growing and developing your business.  The first in the series has been confirmed.

 

Social Media Storytelling – Tips, Tricks & Tools

In today’s noisy online world, standing out means telling better stories — not just more of them.

This practical, down-to-earth webinar is all about how to craft social media content that connects. We’ll unpack what makes a great story, how to tailor it to the platform you’re using, and how to use storytelling to grow your audience and inspire action.

You’ll leave with fresh ideas, real-life examples, and simple techniques you can put to use right away — whether you’re building a brand, running a campaign, or just trying to get more meaningful engagement.

We’ll cover:

  • Why storytelling beats brand advertising any time of the day
  • How to use social media platforms to tell your story and reach your audience
  • Tools that will make your life a lot easier, especially if you’re doing all of this all by yourself while also creating delicious spirits!

Join us for an inspiring session full of practical tips, smart strategies, and creative energy.

     Event Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
     Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
     Register via Zoom


Coming up in 2025

  • JUNE: Distilling Success: Unlocking the Power of Nielsen Data in the NZ Spirits Industry
  • JULY: Building a Tourism Focused Business (TBC)
  • AUGUST: A Easy Way to Implement Sustainability into a Distillery – a Practical Guide (TBC)
  • SEPTEMBER: PR and how to work with Media (TBC)
  • OCTOBER:
  • NOVEMBER: Cyber Security (TBC)

Please send all topic and presenter options that you would like to hear and see in 2025 to info@distilledspiritsaotearoa.org.nz

DSA Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Distilled Spirits Aotearoa (NZ) Inc will be held on the 14th August 2025, at 2.00pm. This important meeting provides members with the opportunity to hear updates on the organisation’s activities, review financial reports, and participate in the election of board members. All current members are encouraged to attend and have their say in shaping the future direction of the organisation.

Formal notice of the AGM, along with the agenda and any supporting documents, will be circulated in advance. We look forward to your participation.

     AGM Date: Thursday 14 August 2025
     Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
     Registration: open to DSA Members, registration will be open soon.

DSA Womens Network Group

DSA supports a Women’s Network group within our Membership, with the aim to:
(i) Build connections within the industry
(ii) Support women to thrive in their businesses
(iii) Connect with similar women’s networks globally.

The Network organises regular monthly online catchups with interesting speakers.

If any of our Members or Associate Members are interested in joining, email the Co-Chairs for more information: Angela Davis, angela@gloriouslands.co.nz or Nikki Oesterle, nikki@papaitigin.co.nz