New Zealand - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Condor Wines celebrates 15th anniversary

Published: 10 June, 2026

Well-loved specialist South American importer Condor Wines will celebrate its 15th anniversary on 15 June.

Applications open for New Zealand Winegrowers Sommelier Scholarship

Published: 29 May, 2026

New Zealand Winegrowers has announced applications for the 2027 edition of its Sommelier Scholarship are now open.

Appellation Marlborough Wine names Stephanie McIntyre new CEO

Published: 13 May, 2026

Stephanie McIntyre has been appointed CEO of New Zealand’s Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW).

New head announced by New Zealand Winegrowers

Published: 30 March, 2026

Anishka Jelicich has been appointed as the new CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW).

Oz trip up for grabs at Wine Australia tasting

Published: 11 December, 2025

At the Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting next year, Wine Australia – the organisation for the Australian grape and wine sector – is offering sommeliers, on-trade buyers and independent off-trade buyers the chance to win a two-week trade trip to Australia.

Villa Maria reveals redesigned packaging

Published: 08 December, 2025

Villa Maria, the New Zealand wine producer, has revealed a packaging redesign comprising of a sustainable lightweight 390g glass bottle, along with a new label across its Private Bin and Cellar Selection ranges.

South American specialist Condor Wines launches New Zealand range

Published: 18 November, 2025

Condor Wines, the specialist South American importer has launched a New Zealand wine range – Flight of the Condor – in celebration of its fifteenth anniversary next year.

Brand Phoenix launches New Zealand portfolio

Published: 29 October, 2025

Wine importer Brand Phoenix has announced the launch of its New Zealand portfolio. The business has partnered with Kiwi winemakers Cleighten Cornelius and Andy Hill to develop a collection of wines for the UK market from across the country’s North and South Islands.

New Zealand Winegrowers releases 2025 report

Published: 29 September, 2025

New Zealand Winegrowers, the national organisation for the country’s wine industry, has released its Annual Report 2025.

Philip Gregan, CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers, set to retire next year

Published: 17 September, 2025

The CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers, Philip Gregan, has announced plans to retire in June 2026.

Invivo gains investment from Indevin in global growth push

Published: 04 August, 2025

Kiwi winery Invivo has announced a strategic investment from one of New Zealand’s largest wine producers Indevin.

New Zealand’s first ever Sauvignon Blanc launches in UK

Published: 09 July, 2025

Treasury Wine Estates has announced the UK launch of Matua, which was New Zealand’s first ever Sauvignon Blanc, with the wine now available in Asda and Sainsbury’s nationwide.

Producer Q&A: Sam Harrop MW, Sam Harrop Wine

Published: 29 April, 2025

Waiheke-based wine consultant and winemaker, Sam Harrop, talks Andrew Catchpole through the path that led to his extraordinarily holistic grasp on the world of wine.

New online retailer Kiwi Cru aims to champion New Zealand

Published: 22 April, 2025

Kiwi Cru an online retailer and events company dedicated to the promotion of wines from New Zealand has been launched in the UK. The new project is spearheaded by founder Pippa Wood, an entrepeneur who has held past roles at Berry Bros. & Rudd and Bolney Wine Estate.

Kiwi wine shows sustainability progress across board

Published: 15 April, 2025

New Zealand Wine’s (NZW) Sustainability Report 2025 highlights the strides being made across the island nation’s vineyards and wineries. The progress is welcome in a year that marks 30 years of the trade organisation’s Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) certification programme.

New Zealand pioneer Peter Babich passes away

Published: 05 February, 2025

Peter Babich, second generation head of the Babich family and a giant of the New Zealand wine industry, has passed away at the age of 92.

New Zealand to celebrate 30 years of 'sustainable winegrowing'

Published: 02 December, 2024

Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) programme, spearheaded by five wineries in the late 20th century.

New Zealand Winegrowers affirms commitment to Sommelier Scholarships

Published: 15 November, 2024

Following a temporary, pandemic-induced hiatus, New Zealand is once again poised to welcome the winners of New Zealand Winegrowers’ Sommelier Scholarships.

New Zealand’s wine industry: Strong global presence amid challenges

Published: 30 September, 2024

The past year has been a “rollercoaster ride” for exports, as noted in The New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Report 2024.

Babich Wines to boost Sauvignon Blanc production with new Marlborough vineyard

Published: 02 August, 2024

Babich Wines, a family-owned winery in New Zealand, is expanding its Sauvignon Blanc production by partnering with Craigmore Sustainables to develop a new vineyard in Marlborough.