Planning is well underway for a Parliamentary function in June to celebrate 30 years of SWNZ. Photo Prophets Rock

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.

Biosecurity Update: Responding to xylella fastidiosa

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).

Brightwater Vineyards

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

Anika Willner at Coal Pit Vineyard and Winery

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."

Jenna Isaacs from the US, and Suraj CG, from New Zealand

Every day since Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 we've been treated to glowing enthusiastic content on social media channels, online, and in print.

Palliser

Back in 2023, the year ended in an unsettled fashion, with a cool and damp change to many areas just after Boxing Day.

Immigration changes deliver confidence and certainty for seasonal workforce needs

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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