Putting excrement to work
What is less than two centimetres long, loves to work during winter, has a hunger for animal poo and could…
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The cold, hard facts
Could pesticides and genetically engineered food be causing rising health issues in children?
Forget the buts
With 1300 ha, Chile’s Emiliana Vineyard is the world’s largest organic and biodynamic wine producer. Tessa Nicholson discovers that going…
The natural growth of organics
This is the third Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference Tessa Nicholson has attended. And given the success, it is unlikely…
Celebrating 200 years of New Zealand Wine
In his diary Reverend Samuel Marsden records on September 25 1819 that he planted some grapevines in the grounds of…
National
Creativity in education
In addition to the traditional International Education Programme, New Zealand Winegrowers have come up with some novel ways of promoting…
Alcohol&Me reaches thousands
Initially established as an inhouse programme by Lion New Zealand, Alcohol&Me is now reaching nearly 30,000 New Zealanders.
World’s largest organic winery attending conference
With a total of 922 hectares of biodynamic vineyards, Chile’s Emiliana Vineyards is the largest organic wine producer in the…
Gisborne turns it on
It was a first for New Zealand winegrowers, and an impressive welcome to overseas visitors.
Sustainability in business
The term sustainability comes with a great deal of corporate greenwash, Geoff Thorpe of Riversun says.
Regional
Central viticulturist shortlisted for international recognition
Since graduating from Lincoln University in 2004, Central Otago viticulturist Nick Paulin has been on a steep upward trajectory.
Dam – not enough water
The summer of 2019 is not the first time Marlborough has suffered from a big dry.
Homage set to double
It’s high in price, small in production and set to grow following high quality grapes from the 2018 vintage.
Frost wreaks havoc in lower North Island
Te Hera Estate Vineyard is small by anyone’s standards and its output is destined to become even smaller this year…
Shortage of worker accommodation needs to be addressed
Central Otago grape growers and orchardists will continue to face labour shortages at critical times like harvest, if the region…
Opinion
Celebrating 200 years of New Zealand Wine
In his diary Reverend Samuel Marsden records on September 25 1819 that he planted some grapevines in the grounds of…
The Moët Index — Bob's Blog
Just how much does Moët cost in other countries? Turns out, a lot more than in New Zealand, as Bob Campbell…
Responding to a changing climate
Each day news services are filled with latest research and commentary around the manifestations of climate change, whether it is,…
Alcohol Free Spirits — Bob's Blog
When I discovered that there was a distillery a few minutes’ walk from my house I reacted with enthusiasm.
Profiles
Women in Wine: Jane Cooper - Alexia Wines
Ask Jane Cooper who her most influential mentor is and two words spring to mind: Mother Nature.
After 40 years, it’s farewell to Mike
There is no need to introduce Dr Mike Trought when he appears as a speaker at a wine conference.
A unique opportunity — Ronan Sayburn MS
The UK’s Ronan Sayburn MS on his experience with the New Zealand Scholarship known simply as Sommit™.
The soil man: Keith Vincent
Soil scientist Keith Vincent spent 10 years spent mapping soils in the burgeoning New Zealand wine scene.
Women in Wine: Jenny Dobson
Oliver Styles spoke to owner and founder of Domaine Dujac, Jenny Dobson. Here's what he found out.
Industry
Forget the buts
With 1300 ha, Chile’s Emiliana Vineyard is the world’s largest organic and biodynamic wine producer. Tessa Nicholson discovers that going…
The natural growth of organics
This is the third Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference Tessa Nicholson has attended. And given the success, it is unlikely…
Pinot 2021
Twenty years on from the very first New Zealand Pinot Noir Celebration the event that has been labelled as the…
Is wine medicine?
Wine as medicine has a long and interesting history, as Lee Suckling reports.
Harlequin Ladybird update
Native to Asia, the harlequin ladybird first arrived in Auckland, in 2016. Upon receiving notification of its arrival, MPI undertook…
Machinery & Products
New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
New Holland Agriculture has introduced the new Braud 9000 series to its portfolio of self-propelled grape harvesters, with the 9090L…
Collaboration increases capability
Initially designed to assist fertiliser spreading trucks operating on steep New Zealand hill country, TracMap’s GPS guidance and job management…
Tractor for tight spaces
Italian specialist tractor manufacturer SAME, part of the SDF Group, used the recent EIMA 18 Expo in Bologna, to roll…
Ozone in the vineyard
The word ozone conjures up images of big holes in the atmosphere, stronger UV light, the risk of severe sunburn…
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Editorial
Learning and growing — Editorial
When you stop learning, you stop growing. It’s a saying that came to mind a few times recently, after attending…
The times are changing — Editorial
The halcyon days of summer are now long behind us, as the country prepares for winter. The harvest is a…
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Integrating sheep onto vineyards
With 27 million sheep in New Zealand it is not surprising that a number will end up in amongst the…
New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
New Holland Agriculture has introduced the new Braud 9000 series to its portfolio of self-propelled grape harvesters, with the 9090L…
Collaboration increases capability
Initially designed to assist fertiliser spreading trucks operating on steep New Zealand hill country, TracMap’s GPS guidance and job management…