Matawhero Wines owner Kirsten Searle celebrated the pioneering winery’s 50th anniversary this year. Kirsten, who sits on the board of Gisborne Winegrowers, and has been part of the region’s wine industry since 2002, says some growers made tough decisions in 2025.

Peter Jones is Director at The Landing and past chair of Northland Winegrowers, with Kim Gilkinson, of Dancing Petrel, now in that role. He casts an eye on the highs and lows of the year.

Kumeu River Winemaker Michael Brajkovich reflects on the year, including the loss of industry icons Peter Babich, Tim Finn and Dr Richard Smart.

Cool Climate Symposium

Many regions have experienced a wet, cloudy and grey winter.

Women in Wine webinar

After record breaking cold for some regions at the start of 2025 (I'm looking at you Wairarapa), there has been a steady improvement in temperatures across the country through March, and then record-breaking warmth for many parts of New Zealand during April.

Impactful coverage continues to pop up from Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025, with pieces from international hosted guests at the event, who also spent time in our wine regions.

Marlborough grape growers Will and Jayne Grigg are "cautiously optimistic" about the future of the region's wine industry.

Nature has little regard for supply and demand equations, and there were abundant, high-quality crops for many around the country this harves. While the industry grapples with slowing markets, excess supply and uncertainty around trade barriers, Sophie Preece hears that vintage 2025 kicked off with perfect parcels of delicious fruit.