“Local food bringing people together” is the mantra for Queenstown’s premiere waterfront restaurant Public Kitchen & Bar that blends regional food and wine in a relaxed, social setting. “The restaurant is very much a social space created for people to use in any way they want,”
South Island artist Tess Sheerin has dedicated several months to creating a distinctive large scale public artwork in downtown Queenstown that carries an important community message. The highly visible, three-dimensional painting in the Athol Street carpark is entitled Rejuvenation and depicts a giant Moa, a Kiwi and a
Alice Robinson is a household name in Queenstown. The 20-year-old two-time Winter Olympian and World Cup alpine skier spends much of her time training and racing in the Northern Hemisphere but come the New Zealand winter she can be found back on Coronet Peak, her favourite
Before Liz Greenslade could walk her father Orm would ski with her tucked into his haversack on his back then prop her up against the rocky outcrop on the summit of Coronet Peak while the family picnicked. “That’s my earliest memory of Coronet which was just
Wānaka’s Next Chapter independent bookstore has bedded down after two years in business and is recognised as an important part of the cultural life of the Southern Lakes drawing clientele from all over the region from Glenorchy to Clyde, Arrowtown and Queenstown. Not prepared for retirement, long-time
Global pandemic pressures have unleashed uncertainty for many in the New Zealand fashion retail industry but Wānaka’s fashion store Bella has continued to flourish. Owners Jen Milburn and Marg Caldwell consider if the store's growing database is anything to go by Bella’s loyal clients are “loving what we have
A novel initiative known as the Merino Amnesty has been launched by Devold New Zealand this winter to encourage people to repurpose their merino garments which will be donated to an international charity. Based on the sustainable clothing principles the international clothing company champions Devold New Zealand
If ever there was a restaurant that caters for all day dining with innovation and flair in an uber stylish setting it is Wānaka’s Arc which has been serving up its own eclectic take on breakfast, brunch and global style tapas since opening late 2020. Established by
Design enthusiast Celeste Benefield and her husband Isaac, a chartered accountant, recently purchased Wanaka Interiors and QT Magazine asked Celeste about the inspiration behind their new venture. What attracted you to investing in the interior design business? Wanaka Interiors showed an impressive track record with a quality
New Zealand’s Untouched World has achieved the distinction of being one of the world’s top sustainable businesses announced by international fashion industry network Common Objective at this year’s CO10 Awards held to recognise just ten businesses across the globe demonstrating excellence in sustainable fashion. Judges identified