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Pioneering Marlborough photographer and winemaker Kevin Judd has been named the 2025 Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure.
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Mastering Wine: Emma Jenkins MW Musings
OPINION: An article caught my eye recently, claiming that millennials are increasingly turning to handmade, artisanal products.
Haere Mai Matariki
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Albariño Brothers
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Growing Legacy
Thirty-six years after Dave and Chris Macdonald followed a vineyard dream to Marlborough, and 28 years after they named a…Growing Legacy
Fifty years after Hermann and Agnes Seifried picked their first grapes in Nelson, their eldest daughter, Heidi Seifried-Houghton, reflects on…Méthode Actors: Vilaura's sparkling success story
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Gene Technology Bill: Impact on Winegrowers and New Zealand Winegrowers' Response
Genetic modification has long been a topic of hot debate.
Biosecurity Update: Protecting the places that make our famous wines
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The sky is the limit at Felton Road
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Repost recycles one million CCA-treated posts, diverts waste from landfill
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Marlborough-based agritech company Smart Machines has reached a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionise vineyard management.UV-C Treatment: Viticulture game changer
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OPINION: Over the past 25 years growing wine, Jonathan Hamlet has seen "a massive evolution" in the care taken in…
From the Chair: Outlook for our sector
OPINION: Members will be aware of the significant challenges facing vineyards and wineries (highlighted in our 2024 Annual Report).
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