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The challenges of the 2017 vintage began last year, with the 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake at the end of November.
The challenges of the 2017 vintage began last year, with the 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake at the end of November.
News that the Corbans were exiting Ngatarawa Wines may have taken the industry by surprise.
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At the time of writing (early July) I have just spent some time at a conference in Blenheim celebrating the tenth anniversary of the RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) scheme.
There is no need to go on about vintage 2017, other than to say it was a challenge for most growers and wineries.
Environment Minister Nick Smith made waves earlier this year when he announced the Clean Water package in February, a series of initiatives which the Government claims will improve freshwater management in New Zealand.
