Cameron J Douglas MS

Proud of #nzwine and want it represented respectfully #mastersomm #sommlife @MasterSommUS i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/foo…

@RichardHills_ @JulieAnneGenter Valuable information thank you

Oil price shock thoughts I posted to facebook this morning. Sorry for screenshots but it’s the easiest way to share if you’re interested. We must act together to cushion the impact & keep making changes that reduce our long term reliance on fossil fuels. facebook.com/share/p/1AuPVx…

@RichardHills_ 💯

Toitū Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Protect Aotearoa NZ ❤️🤍🖤

@irisshackleton @friffie57 Congratulations on your full & successful life 🥂

@friffie57 Yes! I eventually realised that owning a business stressed me and made me sick. When the business was gone & my outlook/opinions changed I became a much happier person. In many many ways, my life is better now than it ever was.

Not long after I went on welfare, a friend asked me out to breakfast to celebrate my b’day. She’d a good job & I was broke. I got cheapest thing on menu. 1/2 way thru the meal she said we’d split the bill. The rest of the meal I was in a state of distress trying to work out costs

We asked Cameron Douglas MS: Hawke’s Bay is one of the world’s Great Wine Capitals - how does Chardonnay contribute to that global reputation? According to Cameron, Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay plays a pivotal role, showcasing the region’s craftsmanship, precision and distinct sense of place. #HawkesBayWine #HBChardonnayCollection #Vintage24 #GreatWineCapitals @CamDouglasMS @SmithandSheth @CraggyRange

Shall we make this happen @HawkesBay_Wine ?

@CHARLIEWINES Me too! Perhaps I can assist 😉

#eureka I Hope i grab one of those lushy Chardonnay’s Douglas !!

More on Hawkes Bay #Chardonnay.

Cheers!

Coming of age for sure #nzwine

@CHARLIEWINES @pietrosd @Liam3494 @thewinetattoo @SteveKubota @rr_pirate @Specmonkey @Winbeebee @JeremyPalmer7 @WalterzFernande @andresrosberg @DivaVinophile @RoebuckSteve1 @wineup_es Would love to try this, Charlie!

#BigB for Balbina! double Bravo!A world class Pinot Blanc made in Hampshire #Englishwine !Fine acidity&sharp textures!Thank you @pietrosd indeed #sixtwelve a classic single Vineyard! #oneofakind to look after! #amigosdelvino @Liam3494 @thewinetattoo @SteveKubota #avignontonite

@SashaEats @VikingCruises We did that particular Bordeaux Viking Cruise in July. It was just great. Thanks for the memories!

Enjoyed a wonderful meal aboard the Viking Forseti tonight 🍷🍽️ #CruiseFood #MyVikingStory #foodie #SashaEats #CulinaryGlobetrotter

@HawkesBay_Wine Love making this selection #whitewineemoji

We asked Cameron Douglas MS for his first impressions when tasting through the lineup for the Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection 2024 - and his verdict was clear: “The 2024 vintage has produced Chardonnays of remarkable precision, purity, and balance. Each wine spoke strongly of its place - from the brightness of the coastal vineyards to the layered richness of inland sites. Hawke’s Bay continues to define what world-class Chardonnay means for Aotearoa.” #HawkesBayWine #HBChardonnayCollection #Vintage24 #GreatWineCapitals #NZWine @CamDouglasMS @CraggyRange @SmithandSheth

Cheers!

@JohnJCampbell Thank you John. Another important conversation

John Campbell: Is Uber's low-pay model the future of work in NZ? 1news.co.nz/2025/11/08/joh… With the Supreme Court & a select committee considering Uber's contractor driver model (or the law within which it operates), I've investigated what Uberisation means for the future of work.

@RichardHills_ 💯

Pathetic. Poor leadership. Undermining the future for our kids. Environmental and economic impact is huge.

We asked Emma Jenkins MW about the regional character of Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay showcased in the Hawke's Bay Chardonnay Collection, Vintage 2024 🍇 From coastal cliffs to river terraces and ancient alluvial soils, Hawke’s Bay is a tapestry of landscapes, each bringing something unique to the glass. Hear Emma’s take on what makes Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay so distinctive - and so globally exciting. #HawkesBayWine #HBChardonnayCollection #Vintage24 #GreatWineCapitals #NZWine @CamDouglasMS @CraggyRange @SmithandSheth

🌍 Hawke’s Bay Shines on the World Stage 🍷 Church Road Wins Global Honour in Bordeaux Overnight in Bordeaux, Church Road Winery was announced as the global winner representing Hawke’s Bay in the prestigious 2026 International Best Of Wine Tourism Awards - an extraordinary achievement for our region. Presented by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network, this accolade recognises world-class visitor experiences, innovation, and sustainability. Church Road now sits proudly alongside leading wineries from Bordeaux, Bilbao-Rioja, Napa Valley, and other renowned wine destinations. The international jury praised Church Road for: ✨ Exceptional manaakitanga and hospitality ✨ Industry-leading sustainability practices ✨ Innovative, immersive visitor experiences ✨ Collaboration that lifts the entire region “Church Road has always been about more than wine - it’s about sharing the history and spirit of Hawke’s Bay with every visitor,” says Brent Pilcher, Precinct Manager. Hamish Saxton, Chief Executive of Hawke’s Bay Tourism and President of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network (Hawke’s Bay), added: “Church Road’s achievement shows why Hawke’s Bay stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s greatest wine destinations. Their excellence elevates all of us.” 👏 A huge congratulations to the Church Road team - a remarkable win for Hawke’s Bay and a proud moment for Aotearoa’s Great Wine Capital. #HawkesBayWine #GreatWineCapitals #ChurchRoadWinery #WineTourismAwards #HawkesBayNZ #NZWine #WorldClassWine #NZWine

The Denniston Plateau is a rare stronghold of wild nature in Aotearoa – a rugged landscape where ecosystems remain largely intact and scientists continue to uncover extraordinary species, like the Avatar moth, found nowhere else on Earth.  That’s why ecologists and campaigners are calling for Denniston to be protected as a scientific reserve – to safeguard this extraordinary ecosystem for future generations.  Because once it’s mined, it’s gone forever.  Denniston is worth more for what we can LEARN from it than what we can TAKE from it.    🎥 Watch the 15-minute documentary, ‘Stand Up for Nature’, and see why Denniston is too precious to mine.     🙏 Big thanks to @marlonwilliamssings and @mouseyindahousey for musical contributions.  youtu.be/g1FJFdlNj_k  #DennistonScientificReserve #StopTheFastTrack #KiwiNotCoal #SaveDenniston #SaveConservationLand #ClimateCrisis

Love #Chardonnay

My 6th Chardonnay Collection & it’s a Goodie #nzwine #chardonnayallday.