Generative artificial intelligence is helping New Zealand dairy farmers make better decisions, cut repetitive tasks, and improve communication, according to a new report.
Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 will offer something for everyone, says committee member Murray Cook.
The New Zealand wine industry continues to feel and see the effects of the changing economic landscape, oversupply, and ongoing market uncertainty.
With the exception of a heat event during early January that brought some record breaking temperatures to the east coast of the North Island, it has been a very average summer and early autumn for most of the country.
We are encouraged that employers are already engaging with two new visas for seasonal workforce recruitment.
A Lincoln University research fellow is working to safeguard grapevine species from extinction, using careful science and liquid nitrogen.
Reducing emissions is a constant battle at Yealands Wines in the Awatere Valley, with nearly 20 years chipping away at carbon.
The 11th International Cool Climate Wine Symposium nimbly walked a line between academic conference and technical workshop, showcasing the “frontiers” of cool climate winegrowing.
Despite very challenging and uncertain times for the New Zealand wine industry - both at home and in our export markets - 2026 has kicked off with some real positives, reinforcing the strength of the global reputation for New Zealand wine. Enjoy the read.
Ormond Nurseries Young Viticulturist of the Year
Biosecurity incursion – yellow legged hornets In Auckland
Keeping healthy and safe during vintage 2026
Heatwaves, flooding, thunderstorms. La Niña has strongly influenced our summer weather again as 2025 closes and we charge headlong into 2026.
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Advertising wine in New Zealand is subject to strict regulatory requirements.
In the lead up to the introduction of biosecurity requirements into the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand programme for vineyard members, there has been a lot of focuws on biosecurity measures for vineyards.
A stratospheric warming over Antarctica occurred during August.
Our third Wine Business Forum, entitled ‘Embracing Change and Sustaining Growth’, has just drawn to a close with another strong turnout of New Zealand Winegrowers members and wider industry.
Vaughn Bell on pest management, biosecurity, and some insights into the future of viticulture
An agritech startup is introducing Kiwi winegrowers to a 24/7 vineyard assistant with instant access to winery, vineyard and plant-procedured data.
After more than 20 years collecting and curating data for winegrowers, a homegrown software company is taking its vineyard views to a new level.
The Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference brought together local and international experts to explore themes of soil, water, biodiversity and regenerative systems. Emma Jenkins MW shares some of the science, insights and passion from June's three-day gathering in Blenheim.
The topic of ‘Embracing Change and Sustaining Growth’ is at the heart of this year’s New Zealand Wine 2025 Wine Business Forum, to be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch on 28 August.
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