Momentum is building at the Queenstown Country Club with the recent announcement of the go ahead for a private hospital run by Southern Cross and the Central lakes Trust at the lifestyle retirement village. Operated by the Arvida Group the facility has new homes under construction,
Award-winning Wild Earth Wines has created a stylish new venue in its bid to inspire people with a memorable New Zealand food and wine experience at The Stoaker Room Bistro and Bar in Cromwell. Originally established at Goldfields Mining Centre in the Kawarau Gorge it has
Two years ago, Anna McRitchie realised her vision for a boutique dedicated to New Zealand fashion with the opening of her store Lily & Esther, in Clyde. The Holloway Street store connects people with unique New Zealand designer fashion, eyewear, shoes and jewellery in one place. "It
Eade Gallery in Clyde celebrates diverse and innovative works by Central Otago artists and is hosting three separate exhibitions over the summer. The first is a Small Works exhibition in January where artists have been invited to display a piece of work no larger than 400mm
Entering the sleek black doors leading into Wanaka’s conscious dining restaurant Ode is like stepping into the future with its stunning marble bar stretching across the room and the black timber and leather décor stylishly on point. But that’s where any similarities to a traditional restaurant
The first stage of The Precinct in Wanaka is open for business in late summer bringing a high-end industrial edge to retailing in the downtown area. Inspired by the site’s origins as the Wanaka Police Station and the industrial aesthetic of New York, the complex spans
Queenstown Interiors and Wanaka Interiors are recognised nationally for their award-winning and dynamic interior design. Created by Julia Foley and Janine Fitchew the business is a reflection of their combined designer styles, talents and expertise. QT Magazine spoke to Janine about their design services and
A passion for food and hospitality runs in the family for Alastair and Melanie Hunt who operate the neighbourhood restaurant, Monkey Farm Bar & Eatery at Wanaka’s Northlake Estate. Mel and Alistair, who is the current New Zealand Davis Cup tennis coach, have operated four restaurants
Southern Lakes specialist optometrists Ocula competes on a global level providing distinctive eyewear from a curated collection of leading international brands. Owner and managing director Danielle Ross says the diverse range of frame styles found at their eyewear boutiques in Queenstown and Wanaka are designed to
Black Bear Kitchen combines the ambience and cuisine of a quality restaurant with the intimacy of a private home. Created by long-time Wanaka resident Carole Ayres Black Bear Kitchen is a personal cooking company offering an authentic dining experience in homes and accommodation as well as