Every year is unique – but this is most definitely not one we could have ever anticipated, with COVID-19 taking hold of the world and turning life as we knew it upside down.

The environment in Marlborough is winning with the launch of Yealand’s Wines Marlborough Sustainability Initiative.

Workers harvesting grapes at a Marlborough vineyard have chosen to spend time away from their family during the COVID-19 lockdown to ensure they are not spreading the virus.

Local not-for-profit groups and charitable organisations were encouraged to apply for funding through Yealands’ inaugural initiative, during the month of February.