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New Zealand wine exports reach record $1.5 billion high
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand wine exports have reached a new record high of $1.54 billion for the 2015 year, up 14% on 2014 according to New Zealand Winegrowers. More >>
Wine industry welcomes registration system for wine regions
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Introduction of a Bill by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith enabling geographical indications (GIs) for wines and spirits to be registered in New Zealand has been warmly welcomed by New Zealand Winegrowers. “The Geographical Indications ... More >>
Wine industry makes solid commitment to its future
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The New Zealand wine industry has shown resounding support for their national organisation by voting positively in the 2015 levy referenda, enabling New Zealand Winegrowers to receive continued levy funding. More >>
Wine industry welcomes Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement
Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 8:53 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has warmly welcomed the news that Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiators have reached a final agreement. ‘This is an excellent outcome for the New Zealand wine industry’ commented Philip Gregan, New Zealand Winegrowers ... More >>
Record year for NZ wine at International Competition
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 9:29 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
Record year for New Zealand wine at the International Wine and Spirits Competition New Zealand wines have notched up a record number of top awards at the prestigious UK-based International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). New Zealand beat entrants ... More >>
Winegrowers launch consumer education programme in China
Monday, 7 September 2015, 9:18 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
The New Zealand Wine Intermediate Certificate was launched in Shanghai last week, giving Chinese wine consumers the chance to learn about New Zealand’s diverse wine styles. More >>
USA now largest export market for New Zealand wine
Monday, 17 August 2015, 9:08 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
The USA has overtaken Australia to become New Zealand wine’s largest export market by value according to the 2015 Annual Report of New Zealand Winegrowers. Now valued at $372 million, up 13%, the US market accounted for around one quarter of wine exports ... More >>
Gisborne to host Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 11:51 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
A feast of Gisborne’s finest cultural, historical and gastronomical attributes will be on show at New Zealand’s first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium early next year. More >>
Excellent Vintage Enhances NZ's Reputation
Monday, 8 June 2015, 9:53 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
Smaller, excellent quality vintage further enhances New Zealand’s reputation as a world class wine producer The 2015 New Zealand grape harvest has been completed with grape growers and winemakers across the country incredibly pleased with the ... More >>
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day on Friday April 24
Tuesday, 14 April 2015, 9:55 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
April 24 2015 marks the sixth annual International Sauvignon Blanc Day – an online initiative that started in California with St Supery Winery as a global social media wine tasting. This year, New Zealand Winegrowers will be leading the charge and holding ... More >>
A big step forward for the New Zealand wine industry
Tuesday, 31 March 2015, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers warmly welcomes the announcement that Government will implement the Geographical Indications Registration Act. Geographical indications identify wines as originating in a region or locality says Philip Gregan, CEO, New Zealand ... More >>
NZ and Australia Tie in the Trans-Tasman Wine Challenge
Friday, 27 February 2015, 10:32 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand and Australia Tie in the Trans-Tasman Wine Challenge New Zealand Winegrowers injected some old fashioned rivalry in 'The Great Trans-Tasman Wine Challenge' on Thursday evening in Auckland ahead of the New Zealand and Australia Cricket World ... More >>
NZ wine goes head-to-head with Australia and England
Monday, 9 February 2015, 9:45 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
The cricket pitch is not the only place New Zealand will be competing with the two sporting behemoths, Australia and England, during the upcoming Cricket World Cup. New Zealand wine is battling it out with Australian and English wine in a series ... More >>
Wine industry strongly opposes MPI cost recovery proposal
Monday, 19 January 2015, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Wine industry strongly opposes MPI cost recovery proposal New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) is strongly opposing a proposal from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to recover $2.9 million per year from the wine industry to meet the costs of its ... More >>
NZ Winegrowers launches Mandarin-language website
Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 11:21 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has launched a Mandarin-language website to support ongoing marketing activities in China. More >>
Wine Industry Welcomes South Korea Trade Deal
Sunday, 16 November 2014, 10:14 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has warmly welcomed the announcement of the conclusion of the free trade agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea. More >>
Wine industry converge to plan for the future
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 11:13 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
This week more than 500 grape growers, winemakers, and industry leaders will converge in Blenheim to attend the annual New Zealand Winegrowers Romeo Bragato National Conference. “There is an air of optimism in the wine industry, and the conference theme ‘new ... More >>
Strong sales signal confidence in the NZ wine industry
Thursday, 21 August 2014, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Solid export value growth and continued demand for New Zealand wine is the summary of the year according to the June year end 2014 Annual Report of New Zealand Winegrowers. “Wineries took full advantage of the glorious 2013 vintage to bounce back from ... More >>
New Zealand premium wine sales soar in the UK market
Friday, 25 July 2014, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand wine has become the number 2 country of origin in the UK market for wine sold over £7 according to the latest Nielsen data (MAT 21-6-14). New Zealand now sells 18% of all wines sold in this premium price segment, having overtaken Australia ... More >>
New Zealand wine industry gets WiSE
Monday, 16 June 2014, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
A world leading sustainability scorecard and reporting tool is being launched to New Zealand wineries and grape-growers today. WiSE (Wine Industry Sustainability Engine) will be used by around 2000 wineries and vineyards from Northland to Otago. ... More >>