Aimee Stewart

Delivering the human touch to digital conversations at Connec+ - Crazy cat lady and passionate about the gorgeous Hawke’s Bay.

[Nordic News @Nordic_News]

Ro! Ro! – Norway's World Cup team "rows" with 90,000 people outside Royal Palace in Oslo https://t.co/wWXQkVX7I5

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Starlink New Zealand

[Super Rugby Pacific @SuperRugby]

Sing it loud and proud the @hurricanesrugby 💛💙

#SuperRugbyPacific #SRP30 #SRPGrandFinal

[Hawke's Bay Wine @HawkesBay_Wine]

🥂 Happy International Chardonnay Day to the Queen of Grapes 👑🍇

Some grapes whisper. Chardonnay speaks volumes.

Today we’re raising a glass to the variety that has helped put Hawke's Bay firmly on the world wine map. A grape with remarkable versatility, capable of reflecting the landscape around it with precision, personality, and a true sense of place.

So why does Hawke’s Bay produce world-class Chardonnay? It starts with the ingredients nature gave us.

☀️ Long sunshine hours
🌊 A maritime climate tempered by the coast
🪨 Diverse soils from river gravels to clay and limestone
🍇 Distinct sub-regions that each leave their own fingerprint on the glass

Across Hawke’s Bay, Chardonnay tells different stories:

Coastal sites bring brightness, freshness and citrus-driven elegance. Think lively acidity and energy.

Bridge Pa and inland vineyards deliver richness and texture, often layered with stone fruit and generosity on the palate.

Gimblett Gravels can produce beautifully structured Chardonnay with concentration, complexity and mineral tension.

No two places speak exactly the same language and that's the beauty of Chardonnay. It listens to where it's grown.

And then there’s the table - Chardonnay is one of wine’s great dinner companions:

🦪 Fresh oysters and seafood
🧈 Roast chicken with buttery sauces
🧀 Soft cheeses
🍄 Creamy risottos
🐟 Fish and chips done properly
🌶 Thai-inspired dishes with a touch of spice

From sunshine to soil, vineyard to table, Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay continues to define what world-class Chardonnay means for Aotearoa.

Today we celebrate the Queen. Long may she reign 👑 (insert white wine emoji)

#InternationalChardonnayDay #HawkesBayWines #ChardonnayLovers

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@CraggyRange
Trinity HIll
@ElephantHill
Simon Cartwright

[Hawke's Bay Wine @HawkesBay_Wine]

We asked Thalia Osborne to describe Hawke's Bay Chardonnay in 3 words ...

Drop a comment below on the 3 words you would use to describe Hawke's Bay Chardonnay? 👇

#HawkesBayWine #HBChardonnayCollection #Vintage24 #GreatWineCapitals

@CamDouglasMS

[Hawke's Bay Wine @HawkesBay_Wine]

We asked Emma Jenkins MW to describe Hawke's Bay Chardonnay in 3 words ...

Drop a comment below on the 3 words you would use to describe Hawke's Bay Chardonnay? 👇

#HawkesBayWine #HBChardonnayCollection #Vintage24 #GreatWineCapitals

@CamDouglasMS

[Hawke's Bay Wine @HawkesBay_Wine]

We asked Cameron Douglas MS to describe Hawke's Bay Chardonnay in 3 words ...

Drop a comment below on the 3 words you would use to describe Hawke's Bay Chardonnay? 👇

#HawkesBayWine #HBChardonnayCollection #Vintage24 #GreatWineCapitals

@CamDouglasMS

[Black Hole @konstructivizm]

New Zealand’s South Island from space!
Captured by NASA, this view is absolutely breathtaking!

[Physics & Astronomy Zone @zone_astronomy]

The highest quality video of the moon was just released… this is so beautiful.

[NASA Artemis @NASAArtemis]

Standing on the shoulders of giants.

As the Artemis II crew prepares for launch no earlier than April 1, they recently took a moment to pay homage to the Apollo 10 crew and the groundwork they laid for the Artemis II Moon mission.

[NASA @NASA]

In just a few days, we'll be sending humans on a flight around the Moon. Have you watched our documentary series on the mission?

Watch Moonbound before Artemis II lifts off: https://t.co/ZR60WWIumd

[Margaret Thatcher @realmrsthatcher]

Wogan: "They don't seem to make any concession to the fact that you're a woman."

Thatcher: "No. Why should they? I don't make any concession to the fact that they're men."😂

[Elica Le Bon الیکا‌ ل بن @elicalebon]

World War III is not a war of combat.

It is a war on truth.

Your friends and associates who believe the totalitarians, terrorists, and dictators, are not confused by the war.

They are its casualties.

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

Punch delousing his toy is the cutest thing you'll see today.❤️

[Hawke's Bay Wine @HawkesBay_Wine]

Hawke’s Bay is a region that instantly feels welcoming, where a sunny climate, striking landscapes, and a strong sense of community set the stage for unforgettable wine experiences. Known as New Zealand’s oldest wine region, it is celebrated for elegant red blends and vibrant whites that reflect both place and passion.

Beyond the vineyards, you can explore farmers’ markets, cycle through orchards, or wander the Art Deco streets of Napier, each moment revealing the character of the region. Hawke’s Bay offers not just world-class wines but also a warm connection between people, land, and culture.

#GreatWineCapitals #WineTourism #HawkesBay #HawkesBayWine #ExploreHawkesBay

[Hawke's Bay Wine @HawkesBay_Wine]

The hugely popular Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail starts today!

Hosted at Paritua, it includes a new collection of outdoor installations from leading New Zealand sculptors. Explore the trail at your own pace, enjoy wine tastings or a glass on the lawn, build your own picnic platter, and stay for live music on Saturdays.

All proceeds support Arts Inc. Heretaunga and their work to keep creativity accessible for our community.

📅 Running 26 February - 22 March
🎫 Purchase tickets: https://t.co/O2LZJvUiJl

#HawkesBayWine #BridgePaSculptureTrail #GreatWineCapitals

[Human Owned by Cat 😺 @Petswithaura]

Guys, doesn’t Punch look a bit chubbier these days?
Seems like he’s been eating well lately~

[Nature & Animals🌴 @naturelife_ok]

Finally! Now if this one turns on him, imma flying over to get him.

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Punch walking on two legs and a stick..

[Varsha Singh @varshaparmar06]

Little punch wants only love.