Te Motu Vineyard general manager and Waiheke Winegrowers chair Rory Dunlevy says many local vineyards are essentially organic in practice – even if they can’t technically be certified. Photo Paul Mitchell

Kiwi winemakers are making solid progress towards their collective goal of net zero carbon emissions according to a recent industry report, and this is especially true on Waiheke.

The New Zealand Winegrowers 2025 Sustainability report shows 98 percent of vineyards now have Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand certification. 

NZ Winegrowers sustainability manager Dr Edwin Massey says as for many industries, climate change is the biggest long-term challenge facing the New Zealand wine industry. 

• Paul Mitchell

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