2020

Restriction on entry to NZ affects the number of workers available for vineyards and wineries. Lockdown occurred as Harvest was starting and the wine industry was deemed to be an essential industry. Harvest continued under strict conditions.

Source:

MEX

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/120556537/coronavirus-wine-industrys-privileged-position-concerns-wider-wine-capital-community?rm=a

https://www.nzwine.com/en/media/adverse-events/covid19/practical-advice/

https://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/300504364/winegrowers-frustrated-over-government-covid-update-as-harvest-looms