As New Zealand’s wine regions mature, some unique vineyards are quietly moving out of the background and onto the front label. Emma Jenkins MW explores the relationships and reputations being grown on extraordinary sites, shared by many.
As a harvest buzz rolls down the country, Sophie Preece gets some vintage views.
It's never been more important to celebrate New Zealand's world famous Sauvignon, says Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 Chair Natalie Christensen. The event, to be held in Wairau, Marlborough, 2-4 February, 2027, will include "insightful, reflective and forward-thinking commentaries", she says.
A group of old Otago uni mates with a love of South Island back-country have gone the lengths of Waiau Toa Clarence from source to sea. Tim Fulton, who joined the group in the final fun to the river mouth, tells their story.
Monte Christo Winery has added educational tours to its historic winery experience, taking visitors "behind the scenes" of winemaking, from grape to bottle to cellar, before a guided wine tasting.
Michael Wentworth has joined the team at Mission Estate Winery, filling the "big shoes" of former Chief Executive Peter Holley, who resigned in September last year, after almost 30 years running the storied Napier venue.
Acquiring a prime site in the heart of the Martinborough Terraces is an exciting move for Nga Waka, says winemaker Paul Mason.
The challenging market conditions being faced by New Zealand's wine industry also represent opportunities for proactive growers and wine producers, says the founder of a new marketplace for grapes.
A casualty of the storm that hit the Bay of Plenty recently was the cancelation of a field day at a leading Māori kiwifruit orchard at Te Puke.
Some arable farmers are getting out of arable and converting to dairy in the faced of soaring fuel and fertiliser prices on top of a very poor growing season.
The New Zealand seed industry has reached a significant milestone with the completion and approval of the new seed certification system.
Ireland and NZ have concluded a deal to extend a joint research programme on climate change.
Lian Butcher has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Our job is not to panic but to professionally manage our way through this predicament.
A day after selling its consumer businesses, Fonterra has settled a civil claim, filed by Greenpeace, out of court.
The venue for National Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere's largest agribusiness show, is getting a major infrastructure upgrade.
Farmers want more direct, accurate information about both fuel and fertiliser supply.
Despite the ongoing bad news on the geopolitical front, New Zealand kiwifruit growers may be in for a good payout.
Under pressure wine growers say the appointment of a new chief executive will bring a fresh perspective, renewed focus, and a clear, united vision for the industry.
Three farmer lobby groups are applying the blowtorch to political parties on key issues facing the primary sector ahead of the general elections.
Average sheep and beef farm profit is forecast to double this year, and rural communities are set to reap the benefits.
New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed the introduction of the Sale and Supplu of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill.
Central Otago will host the Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conferenced from 1-3 June 2027, drawing passionate researchers, practitioners and experts from Aotearoa and beyond.
Auckland-based sommelier Andrea Martinisi will represent the New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Association at the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026.
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