Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow has announced a new Carbon Offset initiative as part of its overall Sustainability Programme. Visitors to the next airshow at Easter 2020 will have the option of adding $1 to their ticket price to go toward offsetting the carbon they
An international futurist winning rave reviews around the world for his “mind-blowing” presentations will speak in Wanaka next month on “The Future of Work”. Tané Hunter is the co-founder of Future Crunch, a Melbourne-based think tank with a mission to spread “intelligent optimism” in today’s rapidly-changing
New Zealand’s top triathlete Braden Currie crushed his international competition in the run today to win the Challenge Wanaka centrepiece event the Half distance race in four hours flat. The Wanaka local came out of the water in second place to Christchurch’s Dylan McNeice only to
Innovation and sustainable design are at the forefront of an experiential store recently opened in Central Queenstown. Slow is a design, furniture, beauty and fashion concept developed by Martina Blanchard and Sunny Wehrle, based around living an authentic life. Unearthing design-led products exhibiting contemporary lines and
The inaugural MCG Invitational, featuring heavy hitters from the worlds of golf and cricket promises to draw crowds to a new free community event during the New Zealand Open. The match will be a ‘first’ for the prestigious New Zealand Open, pitching a New Zealand Open
Wanaka company Adventure Consultants is celebrating another milestone climbing year in Nepal, with eight clients successfully summitting Mt Everest, along with 20 guides and Sherpas. General manager Suze Kelly says the outstanding season can be attributed to both optimal weather conditions and the dedication of the
The Wanaka A&P Show is gearing up for another successful year with the announcement of a spectacular entertainment lineup. Wanaka-based ‘Queen of Country’ pop singer Jody Direen, captivating Kiwi magician Jonathan Usher and New Zealand’s favourite covers group The BeatGirls will perform on the Radio Wanaka
Wakatipu has the honour of being the venue for this year’s Otago & Southland Ngāi Tahu Treaty of Waitangi commemorations. These will be held at the Queenstown Recreation Ground on Memorial Street. Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult advised this is the first time the Wakatipu
Clyde’s Eade Gallery is unveiling a second series of solo exhibitions this summer showcasing the depth of artistic talent in Central Otago. Gallery owners Melanie and Rex Eade recently introduced the concept with impressive results. “Our first exhibition of Alexandra painter Marg Hamilton’s landscapes exceeded
The circle has turned for The Gate’s general manager Glen Christiansen who has taken up the helm of the Cromwell hotel after a break from the industry. Glen ran the hotel for 12 years until 18-months ago when he decided on a different direction. However, a recent