A Queenstown holiday in 2016 led Sydney makeup artist Victoria Wynn into a new career and the start of her award-winning cosmetic tattoo business. “I was working as a makeup artist collaborating with the Australian Consolidated Press fashion department in Queenstown when I met my partner.
Cromwell’s Jackson Orchards has carved a reputation as a regional foodie attraction. The fourth-generation orchard flourishes in spring and summer providing an abundance of fruit on site which is packed in its state-of-the-art packing shed at the northern gateway to Cromwell. “Cherries are the most popular
The tonal prints and hues and natural organic textiles of Kowtow’s latest collection are an alluring selection at Lily & Esther in Clyde this spring. “I could not go past the beautiful greens and verdant botanical prints that Kowtow have showcased in this new spring range,”
Wānaka’s Edgewater hotel general manager Leigh Stock has turned the full circle returning to take over the lead role after an absence of ten years. “I left Edgewater in 2014 seeking new opportunities for professional growth after a long and successful stint since 2003 and was fortunate
New ownership of Wānaka burger bar Red Star has led to a refreshed line up of fast food options at the popular downtown eatery. Local operators of food truck Burrito Craft Julia and Mark Magee took over the venture in June from Scotty and Ash
Infinite Energy are Central Otago specialists in solar power technologies and QT Magazine talked to CEO Regan Heal about renewable energy solutions for local homeowners. Are Infinite Energy’s solar solutions bespoke? The market is full of system packages however we are strongly against solar being productised and
Arrowtown Lifestyle Village has become an established part of the local community since opening. QT Magazine spoke to resident Heather and Lindsay Stirling about life in the village. What first attracted you to Arrowtown Lifestyle Village? The first promotion of the village was held at the Arrowtown
Prominent jade carvings and jewellery made from New Zealand pounamu are displayed front and centre at Arrowtown’s renowned Jade & Opal Factory. The venture was established by Gary Mullings in the 1990s and his son Lee-Roy later became involved as a carver training under well-known
Angus Watson never deliberately set out to be an artist but today is one of Queenstown’s best known and most talented painters creating anything from outstanding landscapes to nude figures. For more than 35 years he has committed to his work which began in 1988 with
Hitting all the high notes of the new spring season with the very latest luxury lifestyle, activewear and fashion collections now at Arrowtown boutique GOALS. Store co-owners Caroline Walak and Sophie Simmers are welcoming in their favourite picks from The Upside, New Balance, Staple the