While Cyclone Vaianu remains off the East Coast of New Zealand, the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group says impacts have been felt overnight.
A Local State of Emergency has been declared for the Waikato for a period of seven days as the region prepares for Cyclone Vaianu to hit the area.
You can spot the frolicsome vibe of Lauren Swift’s wine well before it reaches your glass. It’s signalled in the perky-pink feature wall of her cellar door; in the brand’s pun-cheerful tagline, ‘Swift Wines: stop and smell the rosé’; and in the trio of her “silly sausage dogs”, who lend their names and features to some of her wine labels.
Robust discussions with other suppliers and wine industry clients are especially important during tougher times, says a sales agent for Hydralada.
Making strategic vineyard decisions without reliable climate intelligence is “increasingly risky”, according to the viticulturist behind a free climate modelling resource.
Dr Kate Meyer was stalled in the tomato aisle of the supermarket when inspiration struck.
The sky is the limit for Appellation Marlborough Wine, which is honing its understanding of subregional winegrowing, with detailed soil, character and microclimate data, along with new drone footage exploring Marlborough's unique winegrowing areas.
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.
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