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Milestones

The Journey of
Taizi

 

2007 The idea of "Taizi" was conceived.
2009 New Zealand Chinese Liquor Limited was incorporated.
2013 First batch of Taizi was produced and trading began officially.
2013 Taizi attended wine and spirit exhibitions in Guangzhou, Beijing and Taipei.
2014 Taizi was ranged by Ballantynes Department Store in Christchurch.
2014 Taizi was first interviewed by Avenues magazine (Fairfax).
2014 Taizi was praised by then Prime Minister John Key.
2014 Taizi was recorded in the book "Baijiu - Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits" by Derek Sandhaus.
2014 Taizi was endorsed by Derek Sandhaus during a Wall Street Journal interview.
2014 Taizi partnered with Mercedes-Christchurch for a cocktail function at Armstrong Prestige.
2014 Taizi was purchased by China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) NZ for gifting.
2014 Taizi sponsored a golf event with Christchurch Art Centre at Terrace Down Resort for fundraising.
2014 Taizi was interviewed by Taiwan Panorama magazine.
2014 Taizi was introduced to the senior management of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) NZ and China Construction Bank (CCB) NZ at their anniversary celebrations.
2015 Ben and Sam were part of the Christchurch Mayoral Delegation to China for three weeks; covering Shandan, Lanzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. Taizi was presented to Provincial Governors, City Mayors and Officials.
2015 Taizi was presented to visiting Sichuan Provincial delegation by Chinese Consul-General Jin in Christchurch.
2015 Taizi was purchased by New Zealand Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in China for gifting.
2015 Taizi was registered in Buy NZ Made system.
2015 Taizi was presented to the Governor of Yunnan Province by New Zealand Consul-General in Chengdu, Guangzhou NZTE High Commissioner and a Senior Officer at Ministry of Primary Industry.
2015 Taizi was presented to Hubei Provincial Governor by Chinese Ambassador Mr Wang in New Zealand in Christchurch.
2015 Taizi participated in the inaugural World Baijiu Day 2015 in Christchurch and Beijing.
2015  Taizi was chosen by Party Secretary of China Southern Airline for CSA inaugural direct flight gala dinner at Christchurch Air force Museum. 
2015 Taizi has selected FUREIN International Tradings to be the exclusive distributor for the North Island.
2015 Taizi was purchased by AIA Insurance for official 2015 Christmas gifting.
2016 Taizi was praised by Josh Emett, the 1 Michelin-Star chef at the Christchurch Food Show.
2016  Taizi became a Licencee of the New Zealand Fernmark Program. 
2016  Taizi was ranged by Lagardere Travel Retail Group for Aelia Duty Free New Zealand. 
2016 Taizi was praised by Joseph Tsai, Co-founder of Alibaba.
2016 Taizi was presented to the Secretary of the Board of Wuliangye, Mr Peng Zhifu by New Zealand Consul-General in Chengdu.
2016

Taizi participated in the 2nd World Baijiu Day celebration in Christchurch, at Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar. Christchurch Mayor attended the Christchurch event.

2016 Taizi was presented to the Vice Mayor of Dongguan (Guangdong) by NZCTA.
2016 Taizi was ranged by MINUS 5º ICE BAR in Queenstown.
2017 Taizi was presented to the Vice Party Secretary of Hubei Province by NZCTA at Addington Raceway in Christchurch.
2017 Brand new Taizi website launched.
2017 Taizi participated in the 3rd World Baijiu Day celebration in Christchurch, at Sister Kong and Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar.
2017 Taizi was ranged by Christchurch Casino.
2017 Taizi was a Silver Sponsor of the 1st Anniversary Gala for the Chinese New Zealand Herald Website at SkyCity in Auckland.
2017 Taizi was an Official Sponsor of the Rewi Alley 120th Anniversary Commemoration in Canterbury, New Zealand.
2018 Taizi participated in the 4th World Baijiu Day celebration in Christchurch, at Sister Kong on Victoria Street.
2019 Taizi participated in the 5th World Baijiu Day celebration in Christchurch, at Dragon House Restaurant
2020 Taizi participated in the 6th World Baijiu Day celebration in Christchurch, at Formosa Foods Headquarter.
2020 Taizi survived Covid-19.
2020 Taizi has partnered Liquor Legend for North Island Distribution.
2021 Taizi was purchased by Park Hyatt Auckland for a special function.
2021 Taizi became supplier of Foodstuffs NZ.
2021 Taizi won Best New Zealand & Best Overall "Botanical & Others" Tropies at the New Zealand Spirit Awards at Hilton Auckland.
2021 Taizi was gifted to world renowned movie director Ang Lee.
2022 Taizi participated in the 7th World Baijiu Day celebration in Christchurch, at Gin Gin.
2023 Taizi entered Aelia Duty Free in hometown Christchurch Intertnational Airport.
2023 Taizi visited China Resources Enterprise in Wanchai, Hong Kong.
2024 Taizi returned to Ballantynes Department Store in Christchurch.