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When Philip Gregan began working at the Wine Institute of New Zealand in 1983, this country had 6,000 planted hectares and an abundance of potential.

OPINION: Growers and wineries are going to hear a lot from Government agencies about Freshwater Farm Plans over the next few months.

Summer 2023 will live long in the memories of growers and wineries in the North Island, with record rainfall in several regions making for a very challenging season.

For many growers and wineries, the past three years have all been about getting through the immediate challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.

The value of New Zealand wine in international markets is stronger than ever, with exports up 6% for the 12 months to September at $2.03 billion, compared to the previous year.

The New Zealand Society for Viticulture and Oenology (NZVSO) is to host its third International Cool Climate Wine Symposium (ICCWS) in January 2026.

Reputation, as everybody knows, is a hugely valuable asset - hard to earn and easy to lose.

A 44% lift in the grape harvest has provided a sorely needed boost to supply lines, with winery stocks at "rock-bottom levels" after a low yielding 2021.

The recent announcement of a new New Zealand/European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is good news for wine exporters.

In the lead-up to the 2021 levy votes, the New Zealand Winegrowers board received feedback from some members that while they broadly supported New Zealand Winegrower (NZW) and its activities, they were concerned about specific issues around the levies and respresentation on the board.