1974
It all started with Alex's grandmother, Amy, started making what she called ‘Manchurian Tea’ in Kaikohe, NZ.
Our story
Good Buzz was founded in 2014 by Alex and Amber Campbell and their 3 children Kaylie, Lauren, and Nathan.
July 2014
After months of experimentation, Amber and Alex thought it was time to leave the software world behind and start Good Buzz, setting up a factory in Wainuiomata.
18 September 2014
Longtime sampler of Amber’s brews, Nick Patel owner of Vanilla Cafe in Thorndon, keeps his promise and becomes our first stockist
December 2014 - March 2015
Lots of farmer’s markets around Wellington, sometimes 4 in a weekend!
9 July 2016
Wendy and Richard Gatward join Good Buzz as partners.
13 November 2016
We got shaken up by the big earthquake and lost a lot of brews and stock but that didn’t stop us!
April 2017
The Boochery is moved to Tauranga and a 600 square meter facility set up.
26 October 2017
Lion - Beer, Spirits & Wine NZ comes to Good Buzz looking for a kombucha to add to their portfolio and becomes a 25% shareholder.
26 February 2018
The Kegging line is installed and kegs available to put on taps in bars, restaurants, and cafes.