The Advocacy team has had a busy start to the year, with engagement activities with key stakeholders, to ensure decision-makers have up-to-date information on the wine industry and to discuss issues of importance to our members.
Labelled by the European Union as one of the most dangerous plant pathogens in the world, xylella fastidiosa has been slowly spreading around the world since the 1880’s, when it was first noticed causing serious disease in Californian grape crops (Pierce’s disease).
The New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Report 2025 takes the pulse of the industry’s progress with sustainability.
Genetic modification has long been a topic of hot debate.
Strengthening biosecurity in New Zealand Vineyards: A new requirement for SWNZ members
In February I enjoyed the opportunity to present a keynote address at Climate Action Week Marlborough on the reasons why climate change is the most significant long-term challenge facing our industry and what the short-term opportunities are for members to take action to reduce their carbon emissions.
Alicia Willner is one of the organisers of the Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference, on in Marlborough from 16-18 June. The winemaker says we can create the future we wish to see. "Small acts, when multiplied by many, can create transformative change."
Every day since Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 we've been treated to glowing enthusiastic content on social media channels, online, and in print.
Back in 2023, the year ended in an unsettled fashion, with a cool and damp change to many areas just after Boxing Day.
Wine companies have been "very generous" in gifting grape marc to a project working to transform the winemaking byproduct.
The New Zealand wine industry Environment Strategy goals highlight key objectives across six different focus areas: Water, waste, plant protection, soil, people, and climate change.
Immigration changes deliver confidence and certainty for seasonal workforce needs
Partnering for better plant biosecurity in and around vineyards
A cold and early start to winter has been followed by another early start to spring, with mild temperatures through the second half of August and into September.
A New Zealand startup that’s helped remediate smoke taint in wine in Canada and the United States could reduce time, additives and waste in wine production. Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) underpin amaea’s technology to selectively remove specific molecules and molecular compounds from wine, meaning winemakers can fine-tune their sensory profile with more precision and less waste.
Juliet Ansell was in her early teens when she colonised her mum’s linen cupboard with a batch of fruit flies, 50 test tubes and a hankering to understand genetics.
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Protecting Aotearoa from aerial invaders
Net zero - a new climate change goal
What's been going on?
According to respected United States beverage analyst Danny Brager, the number of wine drinkers in the US has increased over the past decade.
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