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Te Kauwhata research vineyard

Te Kauwhata research vineyard

For nearly a century the government ran a viticultural research station at Te Kauwhata, in the Waikato – seen here around the 1950s. Numerous varieties were trialled, and promising ones were distributed to growers in other regions.

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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga
Reference: AANR 6329 76 A 5331

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