Viticulture industry is booming in New Zealand. There are 3 areas dedicated to grow grapes, and even though most of the wine is not exported to Europe; the UK, USA and Australian markets are a very profitable option. Therefore, Kiwi wines are more expensive than the Australian wines (must be remembered that Australia produces as much as twice of New Zealand's amount of wine). So it is relatively easy to find a backpacker job in Waipara Valley, one of the wine regions. I was there during the winter season, the time when grapevines get pruned and trimed for the next harvest. It is important to go fast, as you get paid per plant, but Kiwis have found a way to have fun as well: the National Competition of Pruning.
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