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.
As our new financial year dawns, New Zealand Winegrowers continues to tally up media generated from guests hosted at Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 - currently valued at $6.8 million.
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.
Sustainable Trade: Monitoring EU Developments
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.
Freshwater Farm Plan Industry Guidelines
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.
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