High-quality European shade systems being marketed out of Arrowtown have a strong following from both residential and commercial customers due to their contemporary and individual design which transforms outdoor living spaces. Josef Fruhmann and Kate Grubb’s company SunCraft NZ is the exclusive distributor of the Austrian
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
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
The Wakatipu Community Foundation (WCF) is the fastest growing of the 17 organisations in the New Zealand’s national network and its CEO Jennifer Belmont is credited with spearheading the philanthropic initiative five years ago. Arriving in Queenstown with a background of 30 years working in the
The long running prominent architectural design company, Creative Space, started in Tauranga 20 years ago, opened its second office in Queenstown in 2022 and has recently moved into permanent premises in the Shotover Business Park offering its expertise in remedial projects, bespoke homes, renovations and
“Challenging, demanding and rewarding” – an apt description of Glyn Lewer’s first few months as Queenstown Lakes District Mayor. Elected in October 2022 Mayor Lewers has inherited the aftermath of the Covid pandemic with major issues challenging the tourism and hospitality industries, in particular critical staff
Te Kano Estate owners Rhonda and Keith Lloyd fell in love with Northburn on sight and today it is the beating heart of their extensive venture encompassing four vineyards. General manager Nick Hunter says “the vineyards at Northburn, Bannockburn and Waitaki all add something special to the
Passion for their Mondillo Vineyards, an inherent love of the environment and a desire to consistently produce exquisite wines are the drivers for Domenic and Ally Mondillo whose cellar door, set in the majestic and rugged Bendigo Station, is one of the region’s best kept secrets. Domenic’s Italian heritage