Creating a successful artisanal, small batch range of perfumed products and goods have reconnected sisters Sarah and Rose Agnew with their love of Wanaka after many years travelling. “George & Edi launched in 2011 with a stall at the Queenstown Arts Market and remained for several years while
Wanaka photographer Wendy van der Linde is transforming the way parents remember their birth experience by documenting the entire birthing experience through photography. “ My business WanaBirth officially began when I advertised a portfolio model call for birth photography. I am a family photographer and mum
A newly developed food truck village in downtown Wānaka offers a diverse foodie experience in a parklike setting which has transformed the Brownston street site. Aki Sushi Wānaka Owner chef Akiko Suzuki is proud of the authentic Japanese food style she creates in her bespoke food truck Aki Sushi Wānaka. “We serve
Spring is the best time of year to introduce a beehive and Wanaka beekeeping company Tiaki Bees is encouraging people to rent a hive and help reinforce both the environmental and pollination benefits bees bring. Tiaki Bees launched its beehive rental concept in 2020 and there
Ruth and Jeremy Heath’s motivation behind The People’s Bread was to produce a nourishing and nutrient rich sourdough for their growing family at the same time providing a sustaining, daily staple for the community. The People’s Bread was launched at the Wanaka Farmers Market in 2013 as a
Eco styled accommodation domes created by international designers offer an innovative escape at the recently launched Cross Hill Lodge and Domes at Lake Hawea. Owners Sarah and Richard Burdon say the complex offers a new concept in staycations close to Queenstown, being only a one-and-a-half-hour drive from
The historic Cardrona Hotel has been serving up its distinctive hospitality since the 1860s when miners flocked there for a well-earned break from the goldfields. Today locals and visitors continue the tradition and the hotel has become an exceptional destination for contemporary style cuisine in an
Twelve months on from opening at The Precinct Ukiyo Salon & Co owners and Jaimee Whiston and Mikaela Edwards are reaping the rewards of establishing their business in Wānaka. “It’s been incredible,” says Jaimee. “We were only open three weeks before last year’s covid 19 lockdown, which
Easy Big Trees was launched in Southland as far back as 1985 when Total Landscapes founder Chris Harrisonrecognised a growing demand for quality large grade avenue trees, screening plants and specimen trees. “This is a family business that traces right back to the 1920s when our ancestor
Retail tenancies in the new Sudima Hotel complex at the entrance to Five Mile have been snapped up by businesses new to Queenstown incorporating an exciting array of lifestyle, adventure and fashion brands. Skechers Queenstown will open in November introducing a full range of footwear for