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Business expanding via developments in Central Otago, Wairarapa.
Creditor moves on West Auckland vineyard
List of creditors with security over the business includes Westpac.
National MP Stuart Smith: Covid restrictions put wine industry at risk
A lack of workers could complicate this year's harvest season, writes Stuart Smith.
A self-guided wine tour to NZ's sustainable wineries
NZ wineries leading the way for an eco-friendly and carbon-neutral future.
Obituary: Joe Babich, west Auckland winemaker, businessman
Honoured with a national award, responsible for 35 outstanding vintages.
Sir George Fistonich files claim for damages over Villa Maria sale
It is the second claim the founder of the winery has brought against the receivers.
Liam Dann: UK trade deal - big winners and other winners (there are no losers)
There are no obvious losers in this deal. It is that good.
Sam Neill selling his 'beautiful' original Gibbston vineyard
Two Paddocks "expanding and diversifying, and rationalising some aspects of what we do".
Tasty teachings: Drink up NZ's rich wine history
Pucker up for a tasty history lesson of New Zealand's oldest vineyards and wineries.
Sir George Fistonich sues receivers over Villa Maria sale
Wine baron claims to have been shut out, despite his 60 years of experience.
Liquor giant Lion fined for overseas investment law breach
'They will only incur a laughable fine and get retrospective consent anyway.'
'Amazing feeling': Hawke's Bay man honoured with Master of Wine title
A Hawke's Bay resident and wine maker has received the prestigious international honour.
Foreign billionaire forced to sell West Auckland vineyard by OIO
The billionaire wants to build NZ's biggest skyscraper in downtown Auckland.
Indevin signs conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria
Settlement of the sale is due on August 31.
Kiwi winemakers Invivo join the medal haul with golds at NY Awards
The Waikato winery is riding high after taking out three gold medals and two trophies.
Luxury Queenstown wine tour voted 'best in the world'
The accolade is welcome praise after the loss of international tourism to the region.
Who is buying up our farm land? The largest foreign owners of NZ soil
Almost 460,000ha shifted out of NZ control between 2010 to 2021.
Invivo Wines: Graham Norton blends his 2021 sauvignon blanc vintage - at Eden Park
Invivo and Graham Norton held their blending session at an iconic Kiwi location.
Tough times for Marlborough wine tour guides
Border reopening was not translating into more tour visitors.
Villa Maria parent company in receivership
The receivership will not affect operation of the wine business.
Grape shortage: 'Worst in at least a decade' says Pernod Ricard boss
Bryan Fry says winemaker is working through industry-wide supply issues.
Wine price warning: Smaller vintage could add 20% to a bottle
Villa Maria says its grape harvest is down almost 30 per cent this year.
Labour pains: Vineyards struggle to find hands for pruning season
The wine industry is the latest sector to struggle due to a lack of foreign workers.
On a roll: The Kiwi brewery making beer out of unwanted bread
A staggering 140,000 slices of bread have been turned into beer by Citizen brewery.
Delegat Group celebrates 25% increase in profit
It posted a $43 million net profit after tax in the six months ending December 31.
Villa Maria Estate up for sale, could fetch $200m-plus
Villa Maria Estate could be worth more than $200 million.
Fizzed out: Nationwide champagne shortage hits stores
Champagne is the latest imported good to be in short supply amid ports congestion.
Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard company $12m in debt
Carrick Wines had been for sale for about 18 months before it's sole director was killed.
Exports pile up: Ports of Auckland delays costing businesses export deals
Wine companies say their offshore orders are being affected by lengthy shipment delays.
Trust to face dividend questions
Owner of Marlborough's electricity network suspended payouts amid debt concerns.
Nourish Group chef gets behind wine subscription firm Wine Monster
Wine Monster is hoping its concept will resonate with Kiwis.
Grapes of wrath: Critic's scathing 'find a new hobby' email to winemaker
A winemaker says she is in shock after receiving the harsh message from a top critic.