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The 2024 vintage could be one of Wairarapa's greatest yet, says Foley Wines winemaker John Kavanagh, who heads the winery team at Te Kairanga.

Jannine Rickards, winemaker at Urlar, founder of Huntress Wines, previous chair and co-chair of the Wairarapa Winegrowers Association, hunter, gatherer and inspiration to many, says the region has high hopes for 2024.

Organic winemakers in the Wairarapa had their spirits dampened by rain this season, but organics remains the way of the future for many producers.

Wairarapa has a wet winter, spring, summer and autumn, says Ata Rangi Head Winemaker Helen Masters.

Wairarapa winegrowers "got off lightly" compared to other parts of the North Island this season, says Urlar Winemaker Jannine Rickards.

The National Party has announced another farmer as a candidate for this year’s general elections.

It's 20 years since Wilco Lam arrived in Wairarapa, and he's seen a "fantastic evolution" ever since.

Dry River Wines has always been aptly named, but is especially so now, says Winemaker Wilco Lam, with vintage 2021 highlighting the industry's dire need for drought tolerant rootstocks.

A partnership of Wairarapa farmers is part of a growing wetland restoration movement to build community resilience against flooding, drought, landslides and water pollution.

Every wine region has its challenges but when it comes to New Zealand's smallest ones, the trials of weather, climate and transportation can take on new levels of difficulty.