Lance Dobson from NielsenIQ

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.

Immigrants Vineyard

A stratospheric warming over Antarctica occurred during August.

Charlotte Read and Natalie Wang at the Wine Business Forum.

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.

Vaughan Bell

Vaughn Bell on pest management, biosecurity, and some insights into the future of viticulture

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).

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