The New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association (NZSCA) has revealed the winners for the 2025 Regional Barista Champs in Christchurch, held on 30 March.
Champion: Alan Bruce, Acme CupCo
Runner up: Nico Refiti, Cofinet
Third place: Jared Rendell, C4 Coffee Co
Fourth place: Jordan Reid, Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co
The People’s Champion: Nick Schryvers, Victus Coffee & Eatery
The Regional Champion will be granted free entry to the National Championship in August, with their spot reserved. The prize package includes a $200 Prezi card from La Marzocco, a $100 Wellington restaurant voucher from Acme Cupco, and $1500 in cash from Meadow Fresh.
The second-place winner secured a reserved spot for the National Championship in August, with a 50 per cent discount on the entry fee. They also received $750 in cash from Meadow Fresh.
The third-place winner will also be awarded a reserved spot for the National Championship in August, along with a 50 per cent discount on their entry fee. Additionally, they received $500 in cash from Meadow Fresh.
Finally, the fourth-place finisher will earn a reserved spot for the National Championship in August, with a 50 per cent discount on their entry fee.
The Auckland leg of the competition will take place on 13 April, with the Nationals in Upper Hutt in August.
