Making the shift from stonemasonry to sculpture art was a huge leap of faith for Shane Woolridge but one which now sees him recognised as one of New Zealand’s most innovative artists. Originally from the U.K. Shane spent over 30 years working as a stonemason but it
An ever-increasing awareness of Central Otago as a biking hub, coupled with an upsurge in cycling as a recreational pursuit, is leading to predictions of a bumper spring and summer on the trails in the region by bike company specialist Bike It Now! The company operates
When Benjamin Naylor built Victoria Store in Clyde in 1869 little did he realise the important legacy his traditional schist buildings would leave for future visitors to the region. Miners flocked to the Otago goldfields in the 1860s and Naylor’s store was a key outlet for
Valli Wine’s commitment to sustainability has received a standing ovation from judges at the 2021 International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London awarding the Valli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019 the coveted IWC Sustainable Trophy. The wine also won the Central Otago Pinot Noir Trophy and was
An influential European wine magazine based in Austria has given Central Otago Pinot Noirs the thumbs up in a recent review, describing the area as the Burgundy of the Southern Hemisphere. Quartz Reef wines topped Falstaff magazine’s list with a rating of 96 points out of
When Kate Grubb’s Austrian partner visited Arrowtown for the first time he was astounded by the lack of quality shade systems available on the market for summer outdoor living. Josef Fruhmann grew up in Europe where sophisticated systems specifically designed for individual properties is common. When
Cromwell is making an impression as Central Otago’s leading lifestyle destination and Wooing Tree Estate has responded to the demand from all over New Zealand for a quality place to live by creating a diverse neighbourhood community at the entrance to the fast-growing town. The estate,
Sarah McBride & Sarena Glass of Sotheby’s International Real Estate are a high-profile partnership working in the competitive Queenstown property industry. QT Magazine spoke to them about the role they have created. How long have you both been working in real estate? We are among the most
Prominent Bannockburn winery, Carrick, is opening a fresh chapter under its new owners Tony and Alison Cleland who have a passion for both wine and the Central Otago region. The couple previously established a large dairy business in Southland, also launching the specialist farm management investment
Wild goats roaming Central Otago hills are the inspiration behind the naming of the Nanny Goat vineyard and the somewhat whimsical label has struck a chord with wine lovers both in New Zealand and Australia. Winemaker Alan Peters-Oswald says there’s something of a legendary story of