Wānaka’s Next Chapter independent bookstore has bedded down after two years in business and is recognised as an important part of the cultural life of the Southern Lakes drawing clientele from all over the region from Glenorchy to Clyde, Arrowtown and Queenstown. Not prepared for retirement, long-time
New Zealand’s Untouched World has achieved the distinction of being one of the world’s top sustainable businesses announced by international fashion industry network Common Objective at this year’s CO10 Awards held to recognise just ten businesses across the globe demonstrating excellence in sustainable fashion. Judges identified
A house is not a home without art you love according to Arrowtown artist Jenny Mehrtens whose distinctive paintings feature in private collections all over New Zealand and many places offshore. Jenny is a dedicated artist and her idyllic studio housed in the Dudley’s Cottage Precinct
Queenstown Trails Trust CEO Mark (Willy) Williams sees endless potential to open up new biking terrain in response to the ever-increasing demand from local and visiting cyclists. “It is great to see recreational trails in the valley integrating together enabling people to leave their cars at
National law firm Duncan Cotterill is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Queenstown and long-standing partner Richard Smith says their confidence in opening an office in the Southern Lakes, despite a global pandemic has paid off. The business of Mackersy Legal was acquired and relaunched under the
Majestic Mansions is a grand heritage listed building which has stood the test of time as a landmark complex at Dunedin’s St Clair beach and continues its tradition of providing stylish accommodation and first-class hospitality begun in 1920. Following the erection of a seawall at St
The Stoaker Room Bistro & Bar with its barrel cuisine cooked in original French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels is a standout experience designed specifically for Kiwis who are attracted by the restaurant’s philosophy of “hunt, gather, eat and enjoy”. Founder and co-owner Quintin Quider invented
Wānaka human health strategist Claire Akin-Smith is helping businesses thrive by creating dynamic, cohesive teams through precision wellness and performance coaching. Claire, a physiotherapist in the UK for many years before arriving to live in Auckland in 2013 and moving to Wānakafive years later, originally worked through her
Daylight saving in September ushered in the highly anticipated release of Rockburn’s Stolen Kiss Rosé 2021, marking its 15th vintage since it was first produced. General Manager Tim Severne says “it all began when winemaker Malcolm Francis-Rees ‘stole’ some Pinot Noir grapes destined for Rockburn’s flagship Central
Summer is a great time to explore the stunning Gibbston region and with a cellar door representing five of the region’s most awarded wineries Kinross is a must-visit on the itinerary. “Gibbston is fast becoming one of summer’s hottest Queenstown day trip options with numerous cellar