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The Profile: Larry McKenna
Pinot Noir was bigger than Texas in the minds of Martinborough Vineyard's founders when Larry McKenna arrived in 1985 to…Women in Wine: The sensory science of Dr Wendy Parr
When I spoke to Dr Wendy Parr recently, she was enjoying wonderful late autumn weather on the limestone hills above…A feeling of true legacy
When Marisco Vineyards Winemaker Emma Marris heads overseas with her family's wine this year, she'll take a "feeling of true…The wine family of Pegasus Bay
The year Edward Donaldson was born, his parents planted one of the South Island's first vineyards, with a "fruit salad…National
Connecting people and place at Rippon
As winter draws Rippon to its "lowest ebb", its community gathers for Matariki, in celebration of nature's new year.
Pernod Ricard's sustainability roadmap
Tracey Marshall can frequently be found in cross-globe video calls, discussing the carbon, circularity, waste and wellbeing targets of Pernod…Felton Road - climate action in the fast lane
Sustainability and climate action can be awkward bedfellows, says Nigel Greening, as he navigates the complicated business of reducing emissions.NZW Sustainability Report 2022
Efforts to protect people and place are at the heart of New Zealand's wine industry, says the New Zealand Winegrowers…White Wine Emojency
It's become increasingly apparent that digital keyboards are missing a vital emoji, says New Zealand Winegrowers Global PR Manager Juliana…Regional
Vintage 2022
Labour shortages, rain excesses and Omicron threats challenged several of the country's wine regions during vintage 2022. But with tanks…
The Social Place: Scroll Stoppers - Tightening the web on international tourists
As New Zealand prepares for the return of international visitors, tourism operators - including winery cellar doors - need to…The Marketing Place
Read OnThe Social Place: The c-word
It’s safe to say certain words starting with ‘c’ haven’t always had a good reputation. The latest c-word – Covid…The Marketing Place
New Zealand Wine Week 2022 The New Zealand Winegrowers marketing team recently concluded another successful New Zealand Wine Week campaign.Opinion
Reviewing NZW Governance, Representation and Levies
In the lead-up to the 2021 levy votes, the New Zealand Winegrowers board received feedback from some members that while…
Postcard: Felton Road's Nigel Greening writes home from Devon
Kia ora whānau!Bob's Blog: Wine etiquette
OPINION: It was an attention-grabbing headline in Yahoo News. "Three-fourths of people believe the rules of wine are intimidating".Bob's blog: Drink up to fight Covid
OPINION: The current pandemic has generated so many messages of gloom an doom that it's a pleasure to discover a…Working to combat cost increases
Currently headlines are referencing the re-emergence of inflation, the bogey that plagued the New Zealand and global economies in the…Profiles
New Vintage: One to watch - Sam Rouse
Sam Rouse is the first ever recipient of the Gourmet Traveller Wine Young New Zealand Winemaker of the Year award,…
The Profile: Larry McKenna
Pinot Noir was bigger than Texas in the minds of Martinborough Vineyard's founders when Larry McKenna arrived in 1985 to…Women in Wine: The sensory science of Dr Wendy Parr
When I spoke to Dr Wendy Parr recently, she was enjoying wonderful late autumn weather on the limestone hills above…A feeling of true legacy
When Marisco Vineyards Winemaker Emma Marris heads overseas with her family's wine this year, she'll take a "feeling of true…The wine family of Pegasus Bay
The year Edward Donaldson was born, his parents planted one of the South Island's first vineyards, with a "fruit salad…Industry
On Your Behalf: Free Trade Agreement brings new opportunities
On 1 March 2022 New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom.
Biosecurity Update: The Biosecurity Vineyard Register
All vineyards owned by New Zealand Winegrowers members are required to have an annual biosecurity vineyard registration completed each year.Wine Weather: What's been going on
Here's a small snapshot of some of the high rainfall totals across much of New Zealand during February - 140mm…Uniquely Bannockburn: Safeguarding a subregion
Central Otago’s subregional story is globally recognised and locally cherished, says Felton Road Winemaker Blair Walter, welcoming the registration of…Point of View: The world's most southerly Cabernet Franc
Whenever I hear the words “alternative varieties” in relation to wine, I feel a funny mixture of emotions.Machinery & Products
Weed Eater for Wider Areas
With the wine industry seeking mechanical weeding options to reduce chemical reliance in vineyards, Italian manufacturer Orizzonti has introduced the…
New SAM on the block
Well known for its spreaders, feed wagons, tip trailers and quick hitches, Hamilton-based Coombridge and Alexander has added a new…Cropsy: Keeping a close eye on the vineyard
Cropsy is on a quest to help viticulturists reach their full potential using a unique and scalable artificial intelligence computer-vision…Callaghan Innovation: Technology opportunities in Covid crisis
Covid-19 has escalated the need for greater automated solutions within vineyards, orchards and farms, says Nicky Molloy, Business Innovation Manager…Short on stature, big on performance
With a minimum width of just one metre, Claas Nexos compact tractors are ideally suited to working in the narrowest…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Perfect pivots — Editorial
Misha Wilkinson’s description of “pirouetting” through Covid-19 seems apt, given the industry’s need to stay on its toes throughout this…
Save our soils — Editorial
There’s been something of a makeover in New Zealand vineyards in recent years, as the clean-cut look of sprayed rows…
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Labour challenges for vintage 2022
Back at the start of vintage 2020, growers and wineries waited anxiously for the answer to the burning question -…
Update on environmental matters
Since joining New Zealand Winegrowers I have been working closely with the environment team on central government consultations relating to…
Croptide - getting smarter with water
A stem-to-cloud tool that transmits plant water health to a grower's phone is "the way of the future", says a…