Celebrated Wānaka restaurant Kika has been named in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Discovery list for the second consecutive year. The annual awards recognise the best up and coming restaurants and hospitality experiences internationally. “It’s exciting and a great boost for our team who are incredibly proud
Zoe Rawlinson of Wānaka’s Alpine Baby wanted to create natural New Zealand wool baby sleep bags with the perfect balance of comfort, safety and sustainability and connected with New Zealand wool company John Marshall & Co to help in the manufacture of the Aspiring Sleep
A shared interest in allergic diseases led Wanaka doctors Emily O’Regan and Nikki Vadgama to open The Allergy Doctors to support people suffering from allergies. The dedicated Allergy Doctors clinic at the Wanaka Health Centre is by appointment only and offers private consultations and services including
Wānaka’s Stoked Stainless Steel Hot Tub company which was launched a decade ago was ranked as one of New Zealand’s fastest growing companies in the 2022 Deloitte Fast 50 reinforcing its position as a market leader. Creating a bespoke wood fired spa tub for relaxation after
Queenstown’s premium emporium T Galleria by DFS, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, has recently added two of the world's most stylish fashion houses to its collection. DFS General Manager Queenstown Mario Gabriel says Moncler which is a legendary Italian ski, mountain and city wear brand
Five Mile continues to evolve as a leading retail and business hub in Queenstown with tourists returning in significant numbers and director Craig Greenwood says the past year has been busy particularly with the opening of Sudima, the centre’s the first major hotel. “We’re delighted with
A $3.5 million dollar refurbishing and strengthening project has revitalised the historic Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown ensuring its ongoing role as a prominent Whakatipu heritage building. The original bank and stables buildings were relaunched late last year after undergoing extensive work due to earthquake risk. Director
I love autumn and the opportunity to revisit warming soups again after a summer of barbeques, salads, crudo, ceviche and all things light and fresh. Autumn is the time for hot steaming bowls of soup, hearty casseroles and bringing out the slow cooker. This Hot & Sour
Arrowtown Distillery and Rifters Gin has a focus this year on sustainability throughout its business leading to fresh innovations. QT Magazine talks to co-owner Hamish Bourke. Sustainability has been a big driver for us with the introduction of our industry leading Demijohn program for bars and
All the sculptures in Fiona Garlick’s Arrowtown studio have a story to tell. And there is nothing she enjoys more than sharing those stories with art enthusiasts. She opened her idyllic art gallery in Buckingham Street after purchasing the former architect’s studio and original crib style home