Rebuilding vineyards with new cyclone relief fund

Hawke’s Bay's Winegrowers Charitable Trust has set up a Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fund to assist with the clean up of toxic silt and rebuilding infrastructure for those who have lost their livelihoods and vineyards. Funds raised will see 100 per cent of donations go to those most in need in the Hawke’s Bay Wine community.

Give to the Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fund for Hawke's Bay here

What is the future of Hawke's Bay's vineyards?

Hawke's Bay is the second largest wine region in New Zealand and contributes an enormous volume of grapes towards this country's wine exports. Its most planted varieties are Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris, all of which had nearly equivalent plantings in the ground, prior to Cyclone Gabrielle. The future of many vineyards remains uncertain at this stage but clean up and rebuilding is an enormous task and vintage is a difficult task, even for those who vineyards have survived, due to loss of transport networks. 

How can people help?

Give to the Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fund for Hawke's Bay here

Many people around New Zealand have asked how they can help with the clean up and rebuild. This led Hawke's Bay Winegrowers to establish the cyclone relief fund. It will enable those who are able to contribute funds towards the rebuild to give their support. 

The relief fund has been set up to take donations from residents of New Zealand and international donations and full details for both are online at hawkesbaywine.co.nz

The trust will match donations up to $30,000.

Give to the Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fund for Hawke's Bay here