Millbrook Resort has always prided itself on offering something for everyone – one of the stand out attractions is the yoga programme, led by highly rated teachers, as Miranda Spary discovered. Millbrook is owned by the Ishii family and Eichii Ishi who was awarded the New
Pam Lawrence is passionate about collecting quirky vintage pieces from all over the world. Her Arrowtown store, Blue Moon Rummage, reflects her love of the unusual from an 1890s Austrian one-horse sleigh and antique chandeliers to eccentric 1980s ski fashion and elegant 1940s wooden skis. The design
Queenstown furniture designer Ed Cruikshank’s favourite pieces are those which bring people together to connect and share their stories. “I love designing dining tables, big luxurious sofas and other pieces, like games tables, that get people together. I increasingly believe that without a deeper meaning, something
Exciting technology with an almost 80 - 90 % effectiveness rate in slowing down or halting short sightedness is now available in the Southern Lakes with the arrival of Oliver Munro to the Ocula team. Ocula optometrists, which won the excellence in professional services award at the
Scandinavian specialist design store SLOW, located in downtown Queenstown is all about sustainable, simple and functional designs. QT Magazine talks to co-owner Marina Blanchard. What has been the response to the opening of SLOW in Queenstown? It has been humbling to say the least. We have been
No5 Church Lane elevates après ski to a new level with its selection of fine champagne, decadent cocktails, spicy mulled wine and Central Otago Pinot Noir. The cosy establishment is easy to find in Church Lane with its flame lit entrance. The intimate bar is
Clothing inspired by original gear worn on the 1953 summit of Everest by legendary Kiwi, Sir Edmund Hillary, is a talking point at a new store honouring his name at Queenstown Airport. The Edmund Hillary Collection is a premium lifestyle clothing label and reflects the style
The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce is supporting global organisation SheEO, a funding initiativesupporting female led ventures, to champion local women entrepreneurs. The organisation is led by prominent businesswoman, Theresa Gattung, and is gaining popularity for its ability to bankroll and mentor business in New Zealand. “I heard
A new home of astronomy has opened in Takapo offering the world's first indoor, multimedia experience that combines Maori astronomy and science. Dark Sky Project, formerly Earth & Sky, today opened the doors to its new 1140sqm building on the Takapō lakefront. The centre includes the Dark
Adding lustre to ski towns around the globe since its inception in Aspen in 2007, Clicquot in the Snow returns to Queenstown this August. The annual luxury champagne festival is back in 2019 bringing new meaning to champagne powder and making it easier than ever to