Women in Wine Development Series - Winter 2026

Join us for a panel of rising stars in the New Zealand wine industry.  

• Nina Downer and Anna Kelland won the 2024 & 2025 Young Viticulturist of the Year competitions.  
• Georgia Mehlhopt and Ruby McManaway won the 2024 & 2025 Young Winemaker of the Year competitions.  

It's fantastic to see such ambitious and talented young women in our industry.   We look forward to chatting to them and learning more about their careers and aspirations for the future. 

How to stay resilient in tough times.

Want practical strategies to stay on top, manage anxiety and stress? Back by popular demand, Jenny McDonald takes you through practical steps to stay resilient. 

Previous episodes in the New Zealand Women in Wine Development Series included specialist speakers sharing their knowledge and experience on negotiation, governance, and crushing imposter syndrome. You can find out more and watch the recordings of all the webinars below.