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New Zealand Winegrowers is pleased to announce a new project to develop an industry specific tool for winegrowers to help them develop a Freshwater Farm Plan.
New Zealand Winegrowers is delighted to announce that Jo Cribb will be the new Chair of NZ Women in Wine, effective February 2024.
Quality expectations for the upcoming grape harvest are positive amongst grape growers and wineries as the warm summer continues in winegrowing regions around New Zealand.
As the Bragato Research Institute (BRI) looks towards its seventh year of operation in 2024, an exciting opportunity has arisen to take the leadership reins of one of New Zealand’s most innovative, industry-led research organisations.
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act (Community Participation) Amendment Bill that was passed today may have unintended and serious consequences for New Zealand wine tourism according to New Zealand Winegrowers.
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading.
Strong export value and increasing international demand will help support further export growth over the next 12 months.
New Zealand Winegrowers is delighted that Dr John Barker has been elected as Director General of The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
The Bill proposes that licensing authorities could decline a renewal of a license where it is inconsistent with conditions on location or licence density in the relevant Local Alcohol Policy (LAP).
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s oldest wine region, has joined 11 other global wine heavyweights as the newest Great Wine Capital of the world.
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the announcement that the UK FTA will enter into force on 31 May 2023.
New Zealand Wine is calling on white wine lovers across the world to celebrate New Zealand
white wine this May, as well as continuing the quest to secure the white wine emoji.
The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, and the extent of the damage to vineyards in flooded areas in the North Island is still being assessed, but clean-up is underway as winegrowers look towards this year’s harvest.
NZW welcomes Catherine Wansink on a part time secondment, as Australia Market Consultant.
New Zealand Wine, Altogether Unique is New Zealand Winegrowers’ new global brand platform, highlighting the very best of the New Zealand wine industry.
The value of New Zealand wine in international markets is stronger than ever, with exports for 12 months to September at an all-time high of $2.03 billion, up 6% from the previous year.
New Zealand Winegrowers is pleased that the government has nominated Dr John Barker as a candidate for the role of Director General of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the announcement today that the Government has increased the RSE cap to 19,000, providing 3000 additional places.
New Zealand Winegrowers is thrilled the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill, proposed by Stuart Smith MP, has been drawn from the Member’s Bill Ballot today.
The New Zealand wine industry has recognised the service and dedication of industry icons Dominic Pecchenino, Jim and Rose Delegat, Clive Paton and Phyll Pattie, and Chris Howell, by inducting them as Fellows of New Zealand Winegrowers.
New Zealand Winegrowers is pleased that wine exporters will benefit from the announcement of a new free trade deal with the European Union (EU).
New Zealand grape growers and wineries are breathing a sigh of relief following an improved vintage in 2022 that will help the industry rebuild stocks and sales, reports New Zealand Winegrowers.
The New Zealand wine industry will gather in June to hear the latest research presented by scientists and industry experts at the annual Grape Days events.
Excise on wine is set for its biggest increase in 30 years, following the government’s decision to lift excise by 6.9% from 1 July.
New Zealand Winegrowers have released their 2022 Sustainability Report, providing a snapshot of the New Zealand wine industry’s sustainability journey.
New Zealand Winegrowers are calling on white wine lovers across the world to celebrate New Zealand white wine this May.
New Zealand Winegrowers is pleased with today’s announcement that New Zealand has signed a historic free trade deal with the United Kingdom.
The first grapes of the 2022 vintage have been harvested, with ongoing international demand and low stock levels meaning that winemakers are hoping for a significantly larger harvest this year.
After the success of the inaugural New Zealand Wine Week event in 2021, New Zealand Winegrowers will be kicking off the second New Zealand Wine Week on 8 February 2022.
From making strides in wine governance to adding sparkle to the wine industry, the 2021 NZW Fellows are a group of highly respected and influential individuals who have helped to shape the success of New Zealand wine today.
International demand for New Zealand wine shows no sign of slowing, with export value reaching $599 million in the first quarter of the new export year, up 9% on the previous year.
New Zealand Winegrowers is pleased with today’s announcement of an Agreement in Principle for a future New Zealand UK Free Trade Agreement.
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the government’s confirmation that quarantine free travel (QFT) for RSE workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will start in October.
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the extension of some essential skills visas from 12 to 24 months, and the streamlining of the application system.
Eleven women mentors working in the New Zealand wine industry have volunteered to share their experiences and knowledge to mentor eleven other women in the industry.
Although the harvest was smaller than hoped for, the quality of the 2021 vintage is being described as exceptional throughout New Zealand’s wine regions.
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the Government announcement today to recommence the movement of RSE workers from the Pacific to New Zealand
The New Zealand wine harvest is nearing completion, and a superb summer throughout most of the country means the industry is looking forward to a vintage of excellent quality, according to New Zealand Winegrowers.