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West Auckland vineyards

In the first decades of the 20th century, West Auckland became the centre of New Zealand’s wine industry. Most of the vineyards were small and owned by families of Dalmatian (Croatian) origin.

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Bronwyn Dalley. 'Wine', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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