The latest range of designer knitwear by New Zealand company Standard Issue is currently attracting attention at Clyde’s fashion boutique Lily and Esther. “Standard Issue is a company hell bent on leaving our land better for the next generation and their guiding environmental principle ensures they
REFLECTIONS April - May 2022 What has been the focus for your art during the past 12 months? The last year has been a busy time for me as we have made the permanent move to Central Otago and are in the process of building our art studio.
Eade Gallery’s mantra is “something for everyone.” When Melanie and Rex Eade opened their contemporary gallery in Clyde four years ago their vision was for a casual and welcoming artistic space. “ We wanted people to experience a wide range of work with styles that appealed to
Cromwell’s longstanding accommodation and hospitality venue The Gate has been a drawcard for over 30 years and today the innovative business continues to meet the demands of both visitors and residents. Located at the northern entrance to the town and surrounded by maturing gardens and town
Cromwell is proving to be a lifestyle drawcard set in its distinctive Central Otago landscape. QT Magazine spoke to local business personalities about the town’s attributes in 2022. Tony & Ali Cleland / Carrick Winery When Tony & Ali Cleland bought Carrick Winery in 2021 they
What Colour is the Sky? is the most recent children’s picture book published by award-winning Queenstown author Laura Shallcrass. QT Magazine spoke to her about the motivation behind the book. Where did the inspiration come from for What Colour is the Sky? The thematic inspiration for the book came from reading about group instinct
Wānaka’s Kika restaurant was a standout in this year’s New Zealand Cuisine Good Food Awards winning its first hat for the best of the best restaurants across the country. New Zealand’s much-anticipated dining bible, the Cuisine Good Food Guide for 2021/2022 also included Kika in its top 100 list. Kika founder and executive
Forage & Feast is celebrating its first year in business and Wanaka foodie Naomi Lindsay believes the venture is changing the way people look at local food. “The last year has flown by and we have taken numerous guests on adventures around Wānaka and Lake Hawea to share the
Wanaka wool entrepreneur Michelle Stewart of The Woven Co has introduced a progressive new subscription service to her boutique online yarn business that has taken her clients by surprise. “The Woolly Surprise subscription concept is designed for customers who are looking for something uniquely new and
The Next Chapter, a charming independent book boutique in Wānaka, is the realisation of a dream for owners Jenny Ainge and Sally Battson. While most people in their sixties are looking at retirement, Jenny and Sally have stepped outside the box instigating their new venture to