The New Zealand wine industry

This video showcases the New Zealand wine industry. You will hear the presenters taking about the principle of kaitiakitanga, caring for the land so the land gives back. Various presenters also talk about the value of pono. Pono is a traditional Māori value that is encompassed by New Zealand folk. Pono is an adjective that describes, honesty, sincerity, trustworthy, open compassion and empathy.

Which of the pono traits do you recognise and talked about in this video?

Also note as you watch the prominent wine regions where each of the speakers lives. We will discuss these regions in the next activity.