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Hawke’s Bay to host 2017 Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Monday, 22 May 2017, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s second largest wine region, will play host to the 31st Air New Zealand Wine Awards this November. More >>
Wine industry welcomes TPP ratification
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers warmly welcomes the government’s announcement of the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. The future growth of our industry is bound up in having free and fair access into major export markets, said Philip ... More >>
Wine exports to the USA surpass $500 million
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
3 May 2017 Wine exports to the USA surpass $500 million for the first time The latest data from Statistics New Zealand show wine exports to the USA have surpassed $500 million for the first time, up 11% in the last year. As the wine industry advances ... More >>
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day on 5 May
Thursday, 27 April 2017, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day on 5 May International Sauvignon Blanc Day is fast approaching, taking place on 5 May 2017. New Zealand Winegrowers is driving a social media campaign to raise awareness of the day and encourage consumers to celebrate ... More >>
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes Trade Agenda 2030
Friday, 24 March 2017, 10:41 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes Trade Agenda 2030 New Zealand Winegrowers has warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of the government’s new vision for trade strategy outlined in Trade Agenda 2030. The shifts in trade policy will ... More >>
New Zealand Winegrowers releases 1st Sustainability Report
Friday, 10 February 2017, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has released the first ever report on the wine sector’s achievements in sustainability. The Report presents data collected from vineyard and winery members of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand – one of the first and ... More >>
New Zealand to be showcased as a world-class wine producer
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 11:18 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand is under the spotlight as a world-class wine producer over the next two weeks with an influx of international media and wine trade arriving to attend a series of events that will showcase the country’s diverse regions and wine styles. ... More >>
Pinot Noir NZ announces impressive culinary programme
Friday, 2 December 2016, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
With just 60 days until New Zealand’s most significant wine event - Pinot Noir NZ 2017, the lid has been lifted on an all-star line-up of kiwi chefs putting food on the table alongside world class New Zealand wines. Al Brown, Graham Brown and ... More >>
Industry plans for Vintage 2017 after Kaikoura Earthquake
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The New Zealand wine industry is busy planning for the up-coming vintage after taking into account the impact of the recent Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
New Zealand’s sustainable wine production takes centre stage
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers’ Sustainable Because video has received three category nominations at this year’s Annual Taste Awards in Los Angeles, California. More >>
NZ Winegrowers welcomes increase in seasonal workers
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes increase in seasonal workers New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the increase in the number of seasonal workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme announced by Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Immigration ... More >>
Earthquake Impact: Wineries Open for Business
Friday, 18 November 2016, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
This week’s earthquakes were widely felt throughout both the South and North Islands. Marlborough and North Canterbury vineyards and wineries were affected with some reports of broken bottles and damaged tanks which is what you would expect in an earthquake ... More >>
Wine industry welcomes new legislation
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 11:13 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
News of the passing of the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Amendment Bill in parliament last night has been welcomed by New Zealand Winegrowers. “The Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act will be a significant ... More >>
Wineries in clean-up mode
Monday, 14 November 2016, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Marlborough and North Canterbury wineries are now cleaning up after last night’s and today’s earthquakes according to New Zealand Winegrowers. More >>
Regional research institute for wine industry
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers’ proposal to establish a new wine industry research institute in Marlborough is being backed Government. Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed today that the wine research institute is part of an initiative ... More >>
Wine industry to benefit from $6m in research funding
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
$6 million has been secured to fund the research and development of a new tool to assist New Zealand’s wine industry with better grape yield forecasting. Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce recently announced that the initiative will ... More >>
Diversity of NZ wine rewarded at international competition
Monday, 26 September 2016, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Results released today by one of the world’s most prestigious wine competitions are a testament to the rising quality and diversity of New Zealand wines. New Zealand wines beat entries from around the world to win the top Pinot Noir and Sauvignon ... More >>
International judges announced for Air NZ Wine Awards
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 11:29 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
Two highly respected international wine personalities will be joining this year’s judging panel for the country’s premier wine competition, the Air New Zealand Wine Awards. More >>
Wine tourism boosted by Auckland Airport grant
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Auckland Airport today announced their support for New Zealand wine tourism by awarding a $50,000 grant to the New Zealand Wine Pure Discovery Project. More >>
2016 Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year announced
Friday, 26 August 2016, 10:07 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
Congratulations to Cameron Price from Villa Maria, Hawke’s Bay who is the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2016. After a tough final Price was thrilled to receive this prestigious reward on Thursday night at the Bragato Wine Awards. “All that ... More >>