Challenges as Marlborough wine industry booms

Wine production in Marlborough is tipped to increase by 25 per cent over the next five years so industry leaders are meeting to today to plan for the future. The movers and shakers of the Marlborough wine industry are holding a meeting today to discuss the future of one of the country’s biggest exports. Results from the recent Marlborough Labour Market Survey, a joint initiative by Wine Marlborough, New Zealand Winegrowers and Marlborough District Council, show the industry is rapidly expanding.