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. |
