It’s been a wet spring and looks like a long warm summer – which means strong vine growth this year.
The Landing grapevines have joined the Christmas rush, with rapid growth throughout the vineyard. All eight varieties are growing strongly, which requires intensive teamwork and attention to keep them healthy by selectively removing by hand the larger leaves which shade the shoots and the grapes.
After more work positioning grapevine shoots and the wires that contain them, we can mechanically trim the tops of the shoots in preparation for the spreading of nets from late December to protect the fruit from birds.
GLENGARRY
We are featured in the Glengarry’s Christmas edition wineletter.
Check out our Chardonnay in the top 10 or our Port for a gift over the festive season.
He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" class="story-links" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none" shape_type=""][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/4" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/2" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text]Our Story[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="current"]Our People[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sustainability[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Hotel Britomart[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/4" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" class="main" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none" shape_type=""][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text]The story of The Landing is told best by the people who live here and love this place as their own. When you stay here, the people who welcome you on arrival, prepare your food and guide you on walks and cruises are locals – people who have lived in the region for many years, and who love to share its treasures with others. Every member of our team plays a special part in preserving the spirit of The Landing.
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][image_with_animation image_url="2425" alignment="" animation="Fade In" border_radius="none" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Jacqueline Smith[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Head chef[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="bio"]A long-time resident of Kerikeri, Jacqueline grew up cooking produce grown and gathered in the soil and seas of the Far North. Her love for the fresh, vibrant flavours of the region come through in the meals she prepares daily for our guests.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][image_with_animation image_url="2413" alignment="" animation="Fade In" border_radius="none" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Brett Michaleck[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Hospitality assistant and Iti Rangi Skipper[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="bio"]Bret’s passion for and deep knowledge of the history, wildlife and landscapes of the Bay of Islands will bring the area to life as he guides you through the property or skippers your marine expeditions on our private vessel Iti Rangi.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][image_with_animation image_url="2412" alignment="" animation="Fade In" border_radius="none" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Garth Solly[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]General Manager[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]With long experience opening and operating luxury resorts and hotels throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Garth Solly was drawn back to the Bay of Islands by the region’s beauty and warmth. He blends an exceptional attention to detail in creating guest experiences with personal passion for the region’s landscape and idyllic coastal rural lifestyle.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/tab][tab icon_family="none" title="Vineyard Team" id="1597285361766-6" tab_id="1597285361767-8"][vc_row_inner column_margin="default" text_align="left"][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][image_with_animation image_url="2415" alignment="" animation="Fade In" border_radius="none" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Keith Barker[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sales Manager[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="bio"]A born and raised Northland man, Keith has been with the company since 2009, looking after the vines, plantings, development and general day-to-day running of The Landing’s boutique vineyard.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/tab][/tabbed_section][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" class="team-display" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none" shape_type=""][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="full_width_content" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" class="team-display" disable_element="yes" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none" shape_type=""][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_row_inner column_margin="default" text_align="left"][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][image_with_animation image_url="2418" alignment="center" animation="Fade In" border_radius="none" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Peter Cooper[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Owner and Executive Chairman[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="bio"]Peter is based in California but is regularly in his homeland of New Zealand. Peter began life as a lawyer before moving into property development with his company Cooper and Company, purchasing the land in 1999.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][image_with_animation image_url="2417" alignment="center" animation="Fade In" border_radius="none" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Matthew Cockram[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Chief Executive Officer[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="bio"]Matthew joined Cooper and Company in 2005. His role covers governance, leadership and planning across both The Landing and Britomart in Auckland, which is also owned by Cooper and Company.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][image_with_animation image_url="2419" alignment="center" animation="Fade In" border_radius="none" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Peter Jones[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Director, The Landing[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="bio"]With a careful eye, Peter has overseen the development of The Landing’s stunning Residences and state-of-the-art winery. A resident of one of the islands of the Bay, he knows The Landing like his own backyard.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][image_with_animation image_url="2420" alignment="center" animation="Fade In" border_radius="none" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Sarah Hull[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Marketing Director[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="bio"]Sarah manages the teams and operations for The Residences. She is also responsible for marketing and all communications including strategy and activation across social media, events and PR for The Landing and Britomart (Auckland). She has been with the company since 2004.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" column_link_target="_self" width="1/5" tablet_width_inherit="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][image_with_animation image_url="2414" alignment="center" animation="Fade In" border_radius="none" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][vc_column_text]Jeremy Priddy[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sales and Leasing Director[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="bio"]Jeremy negotiates all sales and leasing of properties owned by Cooper and Company within New Zealand, including sites at The Landing which are available for purchase. Jeremy joined the team in 2005.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="full_width_content" full_screen_row_position="middle" bg_color="#f7f7f7" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" class="next-row" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none" shape_type=""][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="5/6" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/6" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none" column_link="/sustainability"][vc_column_text]NEXT[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]