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In 2006, the Mussel Inn won a national Green Ribbon award for environmentally sustainable business, from the [[Ministry for the Environment (New Zealand)|Ministry for the Environment]]. The business uses solar power, and recycles and reuses bottles in its on-site production of soft drink, wine and beer. The founders of the business have been members of the Onekaka Biodiversity Group, supporting pest control and native planting. They also participate in the Sustainable Business Network.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=6 June 2006 |title=Top award for Mussel Inn |work=The Nelson Mail |id={{ProQuest|274542420}}}}</ref>
In 2006, the Mussel Inn won a national Green Ribbon award for environmentally sustainable business, from the [[Ministry for the Environment (New Zealand)|Ministry for the Environment]]. The business uses solar power, and recycles and reuses bottles in its on-site production of soft drink, wine and beer. The founders of the business have been members of the Onekaka Biodiversity Group, supporting pest control and native planting. They also participate in the Sustainable Business Network.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=6 June 2006 |title=Top award for Mussel Inn |work=The Nelson Mail |id={{ProQuest|274542420}}}}</ref>


As a live music venue they have a range of New Zealand international artists performing including emerging musicians, it is a very popular venue for bands to appear often with a long waiting list for a spot.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2015-01-23 |title=Stages: Golden Bay's Mussel Inn is one of NZ's most desirable venues |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/20164675/stages-golden-bay-s-mussel-inn-is-one-of-nz-s-most-desirable-venues |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref> With frequent gigs they have hosted many bands and musicians over the years. Artists include Other musicians and bands appearing at the Mussel Inn include Oakley Grenell, <ref name=":0" />
As a live music venue they have a range of New Zealand international artists performing including emerging musicians, it is a very popular venue for bands to appear often with a long waiting list for a spot.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2015-01-23 |title=Stages: Golden Bay's Mussel Inn is one of NZ's most desirable venues |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/20164675/stages-golden-bay-s-mussel-inn-is-one-of-nz-s-most-desirable-venues |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref> With frequent gigs they have hosted many bands and musicians over the years. Artists include [[Age Pryor|Age Prior]], [[Anika Moa]], [[Anna Coddington]], [[Don McGlashan]] and [[Upper Hutt Posse]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Whos played |url=https://www.musselinn.co.nz/Entertainment/Whos-played/whos-played.html |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=Mussel Inn}}</ref>


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== Awards ==
== Awards ==

Green Ribbon award for environmentally sustainable business (2006) - [[Ministry for the Environment (New Zealand)|Ministry for the Environment]]<ref name=":3" />
* Green Ribbon award for environmentally sustainable business (2006) - [[Ministry for the Environment (New Zealand)|Ministry for the Environment]]<ref name=":3" />
[[File:It's_now_night_time_at_the_Mussel_Inn_(cropped).jpg|thumb|It's now night time at the Mussel Inn (cropped)]]
[[File:It's_now_night_time_at_the_Mussel_Inn_(cropped).jpg|thumb|It's now night time at the Mussel Inn (cropped)]]


Revision as of 22:47, 9 February 2024

Mussel Inn
Formation1992
FoundersAndrew Dixon, Jane Dixon
Location
Websitewww.musselinn.co.nz

The Mussel Inn is a brewery bar, restaurant and entertainment venue in Onekaka, in Golden Bay / Mohua in New Zealand.[1] The business was founded by Andrew and Jane Dixon in 1992.[2][3] Andrew Dixon's background was a home brewer of beer.[4]

In 2006, the Mussel Inn won a national Green Ribbon award for environmentally sustainable business, from the Ministry for the Environment. The business uses solar power, and recycles and reuses bottles in its on-site production of soft drink, wine and beer. The founders of the business have been members of the Onekaka Biodiversity Group, supporting pest control and native planting. They also participate in the Sustainable Business Network.[5]

As a live music venue they have a range of New Zealand international artists performing including emerging musicians, it is a very popular venue for bands to appear often with a long waiting list for a spot.[6] With frequent gigs they have hosted many bands and musicians over the years. Artists include Age Prior, Anika Moa, Anna Coddington, Don McGlashan and Upper Hutt Posse.[4][7]

Beer

The Mussel Inn are award-winning brewers.[6]

The building

The Mussel Inn was built in 1992 from locally sourced materials including recycled materials with macrocarpa planks on the inside, it is clad in corrugated iron. The architecture references 19th-century colonial buildings and 1950s tramping huts.[2][6] The main building is a single room structure with an open fireplace and verandas on two side and a large courtyard.[2][6] There is a house out the back where the owners live and is also used to accomodate the touring bands.[6]

Awards

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References

  1. ^ "Raise a; glass in hip hops country". Sunday Star - Times. 13 February 2022. ProQuest 2627989634.
  2. ^ a b c Hindmarsh, Nina (10 December 2017). "The Mussel Inn's no-change formula for lasting popularity". Stuff.
  3. ^ "Meet the colourful couple behind Golden Bay's Mussel Inn". thisNZlife. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Journeys to The Mussel Inn: A Legend of New Zealand Hospitality". Golden Bay Stories. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Top award for Mussel Inn". The Nelson Mail. 6 June 2006. ProQuest 274542420.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Stages: Golden Bay's Mussel Inn is one of NZ's most desirable venues". RNZ. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Whos played". Mussel Inn. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
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