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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > hort-news > hort-general-news > james-blair-2026-young-grower-national-title

James Blair Named 2026 Young Grower National Champion

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (890+ words) The 29-year-old competed against six other regional winners in a series of challenges held on 27 and 28 August, with practical day events hosted at 45 South Cherries in Cromwell. Amber Davy, the Canterbury regional champion and a quality and field manager for…...

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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > wine-grower > wg-general-news > grape-days-2026-generative-ai-vineyard-research

Grape Days 2026: AI Adoption and Vineyard Research Insights

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (289+ words) Generative AI in the workplace, trials in the field, and industry-relevant research took centre stage at this year’s Grape Days events in Central Otago, Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough. Audiences were given a Bragato Research Institute research update on the powdery…...

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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > wine-grower > wg-general-news > richard-ellis-sauvignon-blanc-new-zealand-2027-marlborough

Sauvignon NZ27

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (225+ words) Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 committee member Richard Ellis hopes international visitors to the event, to be held at Wairau, Marlborough from 2-4 February 2027, will leave with a deeper appreciation of New Zealand wine. Meanwhile, the country's Sauvignon producers will leave "energised…...

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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > wine-grower > wg-general-news > virginia-willcock-nz-chardonnay-symposium-hawkes-bay-2026

Australia's Winemaker of the Year to Speak at NZ Chardonnay Symposium

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (401+ words) One of Australia's most decorated winemakers will speak at the Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium in Hawke's Bay this September. Vasse Felix Chief Winemaker Virginia Willcock was named Winemaker of the Year at the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, where her…...

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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > wine-grower > wg-industry > nz-winegrowers-2026-27-brand-update-sauvignon-blanc-2027-record-campaign-results

Altogether Unique

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (301+ words) As we begin the 2026/27 financial year, the New Zealand Winegrowers Brand team remains focused on investing where we can deliver the greatest value for members. Come and join us in Wellington - an excellent opportunity to connect with peers, share knowledge…...

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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > wine-grower > wg-regional-updates > nz-wine-industry-events-august-september-2026

Upcoming Wine Events

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (638+ words) Designed for the wine trade, this three day programme gives a small group of guests the opportunity to explore Central Otago through its vineyards, wineries and the people behind them. Winners of the regional competitions will compete at the national…...

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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > wine-grower > wg-general-news > great-wine-capitals-conference-hawkes-bay-2026

Hawke's Bay to Host Great Wine Capitals Conference 2026

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (294+ words) The 26th Great Wine Capitals International Annual Conference will be held in Hawke's Bay from 18 - 22 October, in a landmark moment for New Zealand's wine and tourism industries. The event draws industry professionals, travel trade representatives and media from Great Wine Capitals…...

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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > wine-grower > wg-general-news > bri-four-new-research-projects

Bragato Research Institute Funds Four New Grower-Focused Projects

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (195+ words) Bragato Research Institute has announced funding for four new research projects, all aligned with BRI's Research Strategy, designed to be completed within one to two years, and expected to deliver near term benefits for growers and winemakers. OPINION: The months…...

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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > wine-grower > wg-general-news > anishka-jelicich-new-zealand-winegrowers-ceo

Anishka Jelicich: New NZW CEO on Leading NZ Wine's Next Chapter

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (300+ words) New Zealand Winegrowers' new Chief Executive Officer Anishka Jelicich says a career working abroad in the global wine and drinks sector has given her opportunity to see New Zealand wine through the eyes of the world. "Time and again I've…...

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ruralnewsgroup.co.nz > rural-news > rural-general-news > ballance-farm-environment-awards-myths

Entries Open for Ballance Farm Environment Awards as NZFET Targets Entry Myths

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (510+ words) New Zealand Farm Environment Trust (NZFET) general manager Sarah Harris says the campaign was inspired by conversations with previous entrants, which revealed a number of common myths about the awards. "We know there are exceptional farmers and growers across New…...