Premium New Zealand ethical cosmetics company Kester Black has launched a new range of high performing, sensory skin essentials that founder Anna Ross claims has customers completely rethinking the cosmetic industry. “These highly researched, scientifically formulated products in the Kester Black Cosmeceutical Skincare range have active
The Cardrona Hotel celebrates its 160th anniversary this year and to mark the significant milestone owners Cade and Alexis Thornton are dedicated to preserving the building’s historic heritage. “We want her looking the very best for the big birthday celebrations in September,” says Alexis,” so recently
It is very much business as usual for New Zealand’s only dedicated cross-country ski area, Snow Farm in the Cardrona Valley, despite having to operate for the 2023 season from temporary facilities. The ski area was required to return its previous headquarters complex to its owners,
Giovi Italian Restaurant at Remarkables Park and Farelli’s by Giovi at Steamer Warf in the Queenstown CBD are geared up for winter providing authentic food to locals and visitors in their family style Italian eateries. “Here you can enjoy the truly Italian atmosphere with family and
Cargo at Gantley’s is continuing a long-time tradition as a quality hospitality venue with its charming, family style pub at Arthur’s Point. The authentic stone building was opened in 1865 by Patrick Gantley, serving food, drink and lodgings to miners searching for gold in the
For nearly a decade Southern Lakes Tartan has worked alongside New Zealand wool and textile industries to create its distinctive, tailormade tartan fabric inspired by a mix of Central Otago colours. “We believe in using natural materials and keeping quality workmanship here in Aotearoa,” says Hilary Johnstone,
One vision two hemispheres is the philosophy behind Domaine Thomson wines which is arguably the only winery in the world offering both French and New Zealand vintages from its Central Otago cellar door. David and PM Hall-Jones who own the Domaine Thomson vineyards in both Central
Queenstown and Wānaka businesses, along with visitors to the region, are being encouraged to make a positive impact by funding and supporting the district’s goal for a regenerative, carbon zero future. Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism have launched community funding platforms – Love Queenstown and
The Cloudy Bay Shed near Cromwell has built a reputation, in just a short time, as a significant Central Otago wine and food destination attracting visitors all year round keen to sample the label’s signature pinot noir in an exceptional environment. Customer experience manager Meg Soper
A celebration of place, culture, and people is the philosophy behind the newly launched No5 Church Lane restaurant by The Imperium Luxury Collection, owners of Queenstown’s premium five -star establishments Eichardt’s Private Hotel, The Spire Hotel, The Grille by Eichardt’s, Eichardt’s Bar and the luxury