Displaying items by tag: Wairarapa

Friday, 18 April 2025 13:25

Wine Weather

I am writing this story with the 2025 harvest in full swing.

Published in Industry

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Wairarapa’s southern coastal area.

Published in General News
Saturday, 07 December 2024 15:25

Haera Ra 2024: Wairarapa

As Ata Rangi approaches 45 years of growing wine in Wairarapa, Winemaker Helen Masters explores some of the highs and lows of 2024, including "The Vintage" of the past 30 years.

Published in Regional Updates
Sunday, 07 April 2024 13:25

Vintage 2024: Wairarapa

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.

Published in Regional Updates
Monday, 11 December 2023 15:25

Haere Ra 2023: Wairarapa

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.

Published in Regional Updates
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 15:25

Wet season dampens spirits

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

Published in General News
Saturday, 10 June 2023 14:25

Vintage 2023: A wet and wetter Wairarapa

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

Published in Regional Updates
Friday, 07 April 2023 15:25

Vintage 2023: Wairarapa

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

Published in Regional Updates
Monday, 20 March 2023 11:04

Another farmer wins a National ticket

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

Published in General News
Saturday, 11 February 2023 15:25

Altogether Unique: Wairarapa

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

Published in Regional Updates
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