Wānaka solar provider solarZero has become the first solar energy company in New Zealand to achieve carbon-positive status. The company has recently been awarded the exclusive Climate Positive Organisation Certification by independent environmental action group Toitū Envirocare. The accreditation is granted to environmentally responsible companies that
A tōtara sapling planted in Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens marks the beginning of the reign of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Queenstown Lakes (QLDC) Mayor Glyn Lewers and MP for Southland Joseph Mooney joined council staff and members of the community at the
Queenstown health specialist Amy Hasloch is generating demand for the holistic benefits of Bowen and FLOWpresso therapies for her clients which include people, horses and dogs at her Free Rein Therapies clinic in Frankton. “My clients are people struggling with pain, restricted movement and lack of
The Headwaters Eco Lodge is the perfect escape encompassing a world-class environmentally sustainable dining, accommodation and adventure experience in Glenorchy at the head of Lake Whakatipu. American philanthropists Debbi and Paul Brainerd created the lodge, previously known as Camp Glenorchy, on regenerative design principles and 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,
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
A new world of luxury shopping has arrived in the centre of Queenstown with the opening of T Galleria by DFS in a spacious ,contemporary, design-led complex in the heart of the resort. The world’s leading travel retailer has created a ‘destination within a destination,’ bringing an
The Headwaters Eco Lodge at the head of Lake Whakatipu is literally on the road to Paradise. The rustic yet sophisticated Lodge accommodation is homely but supremely stylish and recognised as an idyllic haven of peace, tranquility and out-of-this-world scenery. “The 45-minute scenic drive from Queenstown transports
Goldfields Jewellers is celebrating its 21st anniversary under the ownership of long-term locals Trond and Anna Johansson and today is the only Queenstown CBD retail jewellery store with an onsite workshop. “When we bought the business we installed the workshop, introduced diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls and
The mission behind Well Bean café at the Wānaka Health Centre is to provide fresh, healthy and hearty food which is different to the café norm, according to owner Naomi Lindsay “Looking after our physical and mental health starts with what we put in our bodies. It’s all