Why track SWNZ in Cepaos

Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) is the national sustainability programme managed by New Zealand Winegrowers. Maintaining certification requires annual data submissions covering vineyard, winery, and business practices, and regular audits by an independent third-party verifier. Cepaos centralises your SWNZ data so you can prepare for audits without scrambling through spreadsheets.

Prerequisites

Before tracking sustainability milestones:

Vineyard blocks configured in Vineyard > Blocks, with variety, area, and GI region.
SWNZ membership number entered in Settings > Organisation.
At least one season created in Settings > Seasons.

Step by step

1. Access the sustainability module

In the sidebar, under Compliance, click SWNZ Sustainability. The current season scorecard is displayed.

2. Complete scorecard sections

The scorecard mirrors the official SWNZ categories:

Section	What to record
Soil & water	Irrigation records, soil tests, water usage
Biodiversity	Planting logs, pest monitoring, wildlife corridors
Pest management	Spray diary summary, IPM strategy
Energy & waste	Power consumption, waste diversion rates
People	Health & safety records, training logs

3. Attach evidence

For each section, click + Attach to upload supporting documents such as lab results, spray diary exports, or training certificates.

4. Review and submit

Click Review Scorecard to see a summary with traffic-light indicators. Sections meeting SWNZ thresholds show green. Address any red items before your audit window.

5. Export for audit

Click Export > PDF to generate an audit-ready report. The PDF includes all evidence attachments and a timeline of when each milestone was recorded.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cepaos replace the SWNZ online portal?

No. You still submit through the official SWNZ portal. Cepaos helps you collect and organise data year-round so submission is fast.

Can I track organic and SWNZ together?

Yes. The sustainability module supports multiple certification frameworks side by side.