Māori-owned Tiki Wine & Vineyards is now New Zealand’s first Certified Regenerative by A Greener World Vineyard.

Māori-owned Tiki Wine & Vineyards is now New Zealand’s first Certified Regenerative by A Greener World Vineyard.

Founded by Royce and Sue McKean in North Canterbury, the vineyard’s certification reflects years of work across growing seasons, and a commitment to measurable, independently verified improvement rather than simply adopting a label.

As global consumers increasingly seek products aligned with sustainability, provenance, and ecological accountability, regenerative certification can help translate on-farm practices into credible market differentiation.

Tiki will carry that story through its Tiki, Maui, and Waiata wine brands worldwide.

It is also a useful reminder that transition does not have to begin all at once.

Practical initiatives such as trialing regenerative methods in a single block can help growers learn, measure outcomes, and build confidence over time.