Mike Henley has made a long-standing contribution to wine governance at both regional and national level, serving on the Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Board since 2015, including as Chair, and on the New Zealand Winegrowers Board since 2020. His contribution has brought together extensive commercial and international wine experience, particularly in strategy, premium wine positioning, trade, marketing and market development.
Celebrating excellence at the Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards
In 2026, we celebrate Jenny Dobson, whose skill, curiosity and generosity have made a lasting contribution to Hawke’s Bay wine. Her induction into the Hawke’s Bay Wine Hall of Fame recognises a distinguished career as a winemaker, consultant, innovator and mentor.
A true pioneer of Hawke’s Bay winemaking – John Hancock, whose passion, vision, and unwavering belief in the region’s potential have helped shape the course of New Zealand wine
Formerly the Technical Director at Te Mata Estate. One of New Zealand‘s leading winemakers and was a key figure in the development of Te Mata Estate’s culture of wine excellence.
Great Wine Capitals Hawke’s Bay is thrilled to announce Kim Thorp as a Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Ambassador for Hawke’s Bay, as part of the prestigious GWC Global Network Ambassador Programme.
Bayley’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards Celebrates the regions viticulture heroes!
Emma Taylor was awarded a Fellow of Hawke’s Bay Wine in October 2024
Sir George Fistonich was the recipient of Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Life Member Award in 2024.
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