From running a ski lodge in Australia to appearing on celebrated chef Al Brown’s Hunger for the Wild television series to starting an award-winning artisan preserves company and operating her own cafés Jane Shaw’s life has always revolved around food. Her popular Arrowtown café Provisions is a warm
Arna Craig, founder of rebranded change marketing agency Conscious is turning her business model on its head and wants other local businesses to follow her lead. “The world is in climate crisis and we as a business community are not doing enough. We are in the
A love for all things wool led to the creation of boutique wool business The Woven Co which produces specialist New Zealand yarn and knitting patterns in modern, contemporary designs. QT Magazine spoke to founder Michelle Stewart. When did your business journey begin? The Woven Co started
With a portfolio of award-winning design to their name, brothers Ben and Hamish Lewis have captured the imagination of New Zealand homeowners with their exquisite selection of tailor-made luxury furniture and European design on display at their Trenzseater stores in Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown. The Covid-19 lockdown
Sarah McBride & Sarena Glass of Sotheby’s International Real Estate are a high-profile partnership working in the competitive Queenstown property industry. QT Magazine spoke to them about the role they have created. How long have you both been working in real estate? We are among the most
Strategically placed close to the Coronet Peak Ski Area access road Gantley’s Pub & Café is a popular place to eat on the way to the slopes and the ideal après ski stop off for skiers and snowboarders heading home from the mountain. Owners Malcolm and
Prominent Bannockburn winery, Carrick, is opening a fresh chapter under its new owners Tony and Alison Cleland who have a passion for both wine and the Central Otago region. The couple previously established a large dairy business in Southland, also launching the specialist farm management investment
Community-owned enterprise Wastebusters is moving the district towards zero waste and helping people to recycle effectively as part of the Queenstown Lakes District waste services contract. QT Magazine spoke to Wastebusters communications coordinator Ruth Blunt about some of the innovative community initiatives which have been
Celebrating ten years in business this year co-owners of Wānaka fashion store Bella, Jen Milburn and Marg Caldwell, credit their successful partnership to their complimentary styles and each other’s strengths. “We have managed what the Beatles couldn’t as the original Fab Four were only together for eight years
Support and patronage from the Wānaka community has been integral to the growth of Alchemy Café since owner Claire Dice took over the waterfront premises last year. “ This is probably the single most important factor that keeps us in business and keeps us loving what we do.