First, thanks to all those members who participated in the Governance referendum which was held online between 18 and 29 May.

In early July close to 300 people gathered in Marlborough for the first ever Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference.

New Zealand grape growers have a new weapon for controlling powdery mildew with the launch this week of Bayer’s new dual-action fungicide Luna Sensation
A feast of Gisborne’s finest cultural, historical and gastronomic qualities will be on show at New Zealand’s first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium early next year.
If there was ever a year to be a wine judge, 2015 is it, says one of New Zealand’s most respected wine industry leaders.

International wine analysis firm Randox says their new RX misano wine analyser is leading the technological development of analytical chemistry for winemakers.

Vidal Legacy Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2012, has received the International Chardonnay Trophy in the over £15 (NZ$34) category at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2015.
Villa Maria has appointed Nick Picone as their new chief winemaker, a position that oversees all of the company's winemaking.
A smaller, quality vintage further enhances New Zealand's reputation as a world-class wine producer, says NZ Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan.
“This is a turning point for the UK and it is long overdue. London’s wine lovers will welcome this enterprise with open palates, looking to be amazed and educated in equal measure.” 
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