New Zealand Winegrowers - Latest News [Page 1]
New Zealand Winegrowers Welcomes Strong Cross Party Backing For The India Free Trade Agreement
Friday, 24 April 2026, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Philip Gregan, CEO, said maintenance of bipartisan alignment on trade is very positive, it gives exporters certainty and reinforces NewZealand’s reputation as a long-term trading partner. More >>
New Zealand Announced As Wine Region Winner Of The 2026 Azure Road Impact Awards Drinks Category
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
NZW’s focus on our Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Programme (SWNZ) is what set us apart from the other Wine Regions nominated. More >>
New Zealand Winegrowers Welcomes Changes To Holiday Trading
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Tourism contributes $2.8 billion to New Zealand’s regional economies each year, and winery visits play a part in that. More >>
Sale And Supply Of Alcohol Act Amendments Take A Sensible Approach To Licensing Requirements
Monday, 16 March 2026, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
“These proposals will help to simplify the licensing system for many businesses”, says Philip Gregan, Chief Executive Officer of New Zealand Winegrowers. More >>
New Zealand Winegrowers To Attend Wine Paris For The First Time
Friday, 23 January 2026, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
In total, there will be over 70 New Zealand wineries from across 8 regions at the Fair showcasing the depth of New Zealand wine. More >>
Ormond Nurseries Becomes Naming Rights Sponsor Of New Zealand Young Viticulturist Of The Year
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The regional competitions will run throughout June and July 2026, followed by the national final in August 2026. The 2026 Ormond Nurseries Young Viticulturist of the Year will be announced at the New Zealand Wine Celebration Dinner on 27 August 2026 More >>
New Zealand Winegrowers Releases 2025 Annual Report
Monday, 29 September 2025, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, an industry led, independently audited, sustainability certification programme.Sustainability is a key differentiator for New Zealand wine’s reputation. More >>
New Zealand Winegrowers CEO, Philip Gregan, Set To Retire In 2026
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The New Zealand Winegrowers Board extends its deep gratitude to Philip for his contribution and lifelong commitment to the industry, to which he has dedicated his entire career. More >>
Anna Kelland Named 2025 NZ Young Viticulturist And Ruby McManaway 2025 Young Winemaker Of The Year
Friday, 29 August 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
The winners were announced at the New Zealand Wine 2025 Celebration Dinner held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on Thursday, 28 August. More >>
New Seasonal Visas Give Longer Term Certainty For Wine Industry
Monday, 11 August 2025, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The creation of the GWSV pathway recognises the importance of experienced international workers filling short-term peak seasonal roles. The three-year visa term offers flexibility for workers and wineries, allowing return entry on one visa. More >>
Dingying Jiang From Kahiwi Is The 2025 Central Otago Young Winemaker Of The Year
Friday, 1 August 2025, 10:37 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
Dingying won the Constellation Brands Laboratory Section as well as the blending and wine knowledge sections; Maia took out the Indevin Wine Judging Section, and Emma won the In Market Presentation Section; Felix the Cellar Challenge; Paiqi the ... More >>
New Zealand Winegrowers Celebrates 2025 Fellows
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The 2025 Fellows will be inducted at the industry’s annual Celebration Dinner in Christchurch at the end of August. Their contributions span the breadth of the industry across research and innovation, winemaking, marketing, governance, and sustainability. More >>
Thalia Osborne Wins 2025 North Island Young Winemaker Of The Year
Friday, 25 July 2025, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
As the overall winner, Thalia, won a Fruitfed Supplies Field Trip, wine storage with a Personal Cellar for a year and $1,000 cash. Toby won $750 cash, as well as other wine related prizes. More >>
Damon Lovell Wins 2025 Central Otago Regional Young Viticulturist Of The Year
Friday, 4 July 2025, 11:44 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
Congratulations also go to Felix Jordan from Gibbston Valley Winery, who came second, and Matt Hurnen from Rippon Vineyard, who came third, both taking out some of the challenging sections through the course of the day. More >>
James Sutcliffe Wins North Island Regional Young Viticulturist Of The Year
Friday, 13 June 2025, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The competition took place under the rainbows at Batch Winery on Waiheke, where the contestants rotated around various challenges including nutrition, pest and disease, budgeting, machinery, irrigation, pruning, and undertaking an interview. More >>
New Zealand Wine Industry’s Report Shows Commitment To Sustainability
Monday, 14 April 2025, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The report provides a compelling snapshot, highlighting empirical data collected from its members that are certified by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) - encapsulating 98% of vineyard area, and around 90% of wine produced. More >>
New Zealand Wine Continues To Defy Market Trends, Growing For 16th Consecutive Year In The U.S.
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Among the top ten countries supplying wine to the U.S., New Zealand was the only nation to post a volume increase last year. Premium-priced New Zealand wines continued to drive this growth, outperforming lower-priced alternatives. More >>
Young Viticulturist Of The Year Celebrates 20 Years As Paul Robinson Steps Up As New Chair
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
The New Zealand Young Viticulturist programme was launched in 2006 by a group of passionate viticulturists keen to support future viticultural leaders. Over 250 young viticulturists have competed over the years with most entering multiple times, such ... More >>
New Zealand Wine Set To Shine At ProWein
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Over 60 wineries from New Zealand will be represented, providing visitors the opportunity to discover new wines and taste old favourites. More >>
New Zealand Wine Celebrates A White Christmas
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 9:55 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
In the four-week period leading up to 28 December 2024, New Zealand white wine was the country of origin leader in the Still White Wine Category, with value growth up 7.3% and volume growth up 9.7% compared to the same period last year. More >>
