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‘Pretty bleak’: More than half of Gisborne’s vineyards ripped out

🌍 Other NZ Herald 21st August 2026 News
‘Pretty bleak’: More than half of Gisborne’s vineyards ripped out

More than half of New Zealand's Gisborne vineyards are being pulled out, according to the NZ Herald. Described as 'pretty bleak' by those affected, the mass vineyard removal signals serious distress in one of the country's major wine regions. This represents a significant reshaping of global wine production capacity and reflects the broader challenges facing vineyard operators worldwide.

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