Building of Delegat winery in full flow

Delegat's new Hawke's Bay winery, pictured opposite the Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings, is well under way. Photo/ Tim Whittaker

Construction of Delegat's winery complex, on the corner of Evenden Rd and The Napier Hastings Expressway, is well under way.

Its Hastings District Council resource consent application was "limited notified" - only those considered to be adversely affected by the development could object.

A council spokesman said one submission was received but, following a pre-hearing meeting, the submission was withdrawn and a hearing no longer required.

The winery was consented in February and two minor variations have been approved since then.

In 2013, Delegat's bought out the struggling Matariki Wines, allowing the listed owner of the Oyster Bay wine brand to increase its vineyard holdings in Hawke's Bay.

Delegat's owner Jim Delegat said at that time the group was intent on continuing to grow long-term demand for its wines and the purchase of top quality vineyards would ensure supply.

Matariki's winery plant went to contract winemaker Rod McDonald's Hawke's Bay Wine Company, at the former Pernod Ricard site in Napier.

Villa Maria plans a major new winery beside Te Awa Winery, with building due to start in about 18 months time