It's a quintessential part of pub culture in this country - and the term has continued despite the adoption of the metric system back in 1976.
But it appears not all pints are created equal.
Recent debate among some brewers and pub owners has highlighted the fact that there is no official definition of a pint measure in New Zealand.
Dylan Firth is Chief Executive of the Brewers Association of New Zealand and joins Emile Donovan.
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