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Investing in forests
The carbon credit market is a welcome boost to indigenous forests, says Ekos founder and director Dr Sean Weaver, who…Insetting emissions at Dog Point Vineyards
Net zero carbon grapes at the gate is just one of the aspirations of Dog Point Vineyards, as it embarks…Going to the source
Grapes need it, consumers expect it, and importers will increasingly demand it, says Meagan Littlejohn of climate action in the…Labour pains in Central Otago
Central Otago winegrowers facing a third season of labour shortages are hopeful for a change in rules.National
Sending you Sideways
Back in 2004 the funniest wine novel of all time spawned the funniest wine film of all time and even…
AMW Evolution
Appellation Marlborough Wine has expanded its certification to all Marlborough grown varietals, after four years of authenticating Sauvignon Blanc from…Decarbonising Wine
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has requested expressions of interest from wine companies willing to partner on projects…Vine Science Stalwart
Viticulturist Dominic Pecchenino was presented Wine Marlborough's 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award in late May, recognising three decades of dedication to…Wine-oji: Designing a new wine language
"Wine language has become old-fashioned and outdated, meaning that we are no longer communicating effectively about wine in a world…Regional
Labour pains in Central Otago
Central Otago winegrowers facing a third season of labour shortages are hopeful for a change in rules.
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…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
The Social Place: Making the most of China's social place
New Zealand wine exports to China have doubled during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Green Wine Future
The Green Wine Future 2022 conference was the most ambitious event of its kind, says New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Advisor…The Marketing Place
Kia ora koutou katoa,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.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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FTAs - Improving Exporters' Market Access
The recent announcement of a new New Zealand/European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is good news for wine exporters.
Editorial - Around the world
And they're off! After nearly three years 'Zooming' around the world while grounded in New Zealand, winemakers, viticulturists and marketers…
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Harnessing Nature: Fast-tracking variance in Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand's largest ever wine research programme will safeguard the linchpin of New Zealand's wine industry, by diversifying Sauvignon Blanc.
Update on environmental matters
Since joining New Zealand Winegrowers I have been working closely with the environment team on central government consultations relating to…
Postcard: Andrea McBride John from San Francisco
Kia ora from San Francisco!