Isle of Eden is a proudly independent New Zealand eyewear brand creating high-quality eyewear that not only looks good but that customers feel good about wearing.“We are always working on ways to reduce our environmental footprint, from sourcing earth-friendly materials to use for our hand crafted
The Next Chapter independent bookstore in Wānaka has evolved as an important community gathering place where people can experience more than just books. Owners Jenny Ainge and Sally Battson consider they have achieved their vision to create a welcoming space in their distinctive container style
Emerging young New Zealand talent will perform at Queenstown’s 2025 Twilight Opera in the Garden in February celebrating the event’s fifth anniversary. The opera on February 9 is organised by the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society (ACAS) at Springpointer Garden in Lower Shotover in collaboration for the
Cosmetic appearance nurse Caroline Holloway has found a niche with her Wānaka boutique clinic offering a range of skincare treatments. “I held my first clinic in June 2024 and the response was amazing. I was fully booked for the September clinic and have progressively added more
Occupying a prestigious address on Queenstown’s Steamer Wharf Finz Seafood & Grill has been transformed into a vibrant hospitality hotspot after a 12-month renovation. The chance to expand the restaurant’s footprint motivated Marty James, Jan Rae and Alex Boyes of the Wai Dining Group to undertake
Wilson & Dorset in Wānaka is on a mission to rid homes of synthetics. Co-founded by Amanda Dorset and Ben Wilson the luxury sheepskin brand crafts products made from ethically sourced New Zealand sheepskin designed to last a lifetime and the company has an established world-wide following for
Kevin Jackson is a fourth generation Central Otago orchardist and his dedication and commitment to orcharding has seen his venture on the outskirts of Cromwell, established in 1989, continue to develop into a flagship for the region. His 35-hectare property Jackson Orchards is one of New
James and Nessie Lamb of Safari Tents NZ are crating new opportunities for Kiwis to experience the great outdoors in luxury with a range of glamping tents and lodges from Europe and high-quality Canadian cedar saunas and lodges. “Our focus is on quality and we only import
Built during the 1860s to provide accommodation and livery services for travellers and miners the Cardrona Hotel is a testament to the area’s fascinating gold mining history. Today’s owners Cade and Alexis Thornton have fully embraced the historic character with their charming country style accommodation, restaurant
The combination of Central Otago and Burgundy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with authentic French cheeses sets the cellar door tastings at Domaine Thomson apart from other winery experiences. General manager Claudio Hey says their Lowburn cellar door and tasting room overlooking Lake Dunstan and framed by