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Founded by Celia Hay, the New Zealand School of Food and Wine opened its first campus in Christchurch in 1995.

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Celia Hay

Celia is a qualified chef and holds the WSET (London) Diploma of Wine. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History, Master of Education (Distinction) and MBA Master of Business Administration from the University of Canterbury.

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Publications

Celia Hay has written two excellent publications, which can be used as a valuable professional resource and for those with a keen interest in food and wine.

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Keep up to date with the latest from the New Zealand School of Food & Wine. Regularly updated with the latest culinary news to keep you informed.

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French Explorer Dumont d’Urville in New Zealand

French explorer Dumont d’Urville sailed to New Zealand three times between 1824-1840.

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Dumont d'Urville tastes New Zealand Wine 1840

French explorer Dumont d'Urville tastes New Zealand Wine at Treaty House in 1840

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Tour through Wairarapa Cellar Doors

Martinborough remains the key focus when visiting wineries in the Wairarapa however to the north, you can visit an Urban Winery in Greytown and others around Carterton and Masterton.

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Tour through Hawke’s Bay Wineries

Tour of Hawke's Bay Wine Region and the cellar doors.

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