Snowshoes are one of the oldest inventions in the world being devised as a faster way to travel across snow around 4000 BC in Central Asia. They were later widely used by Indians and Eskimos in the northern parts of North America as a principal means
Until the doors to Queenstown’s new $3.9 million multi-purpose arts and cultural space, Te Atamira, opened in Remarkables Park in May 2022 the community was not convinced it would eventuate. Director Olivia Egerton who has been spearheading the development of the 1400 square metre complex says
Alice Robinson is a household name in Queenstown. The 20-year-old two-time Winter Olympian and World Cup alpine skier spends much of her time training and racing in the Northern Hemisphere but come the New Zealand winter she can be found back on Coronet Peak, her favourite
Before Liz Greenslade could walk her father Orm would ski with her tucked into his haversack on his back then prop her up against the rocky outcrop on the summit of Coronet Peak while the family picnicked. “That’s my earliest memory of Coronet which was just
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