As Clyde fashion boutique Lily & Esther celebrates its fifth anniversary, owner Anna McRichie has added a new high-profile label to the store. “When I started out five years ago it was with a clear goal to exclusively stock high-end New Zealand designer fashion, handbags and
Exceptional customer service is Central Otago bike company Bike It Now! ‘s secret weapon. “Our customers are our ambassadors, and we work hard to look after people, discover what they need and offer the best solutions,” says co-owner Duncan Randall. “ Everyone is welcome from families
The South Island’s premier three-day music festival Rhythm & Alps is bringing serious sonic heat to the Cardrona Valley this summer with the return of international artists for the first time since 2020. Over 10,000 people are expected to join in the revelry with 40 of
New Zealand fashion designer Nicola Screen has selected Wānaka as the ideal place to open her first South Island high-end fashion boutique following on from the success of her flagship store in Greytown. Nicola launched her own personal label in 1990 in Wellington followed by the
Wanaka’s Good Roots owner Emily Bugg weaves magic into a constantly evolving range of organic treats created specifically to the nourish the mind, body and soul. “ We wanted to produce allergy friendly treats that were good for all regardless of what lifestyle diet, be it
Wānaka’s Fresh Link grocery store has a simple mantra – “it’s all about real food”. Owner Jesse Herbert grew up on a remote farm on the North Island’s east coast where they grew and produced much of their own food including milk, cheese and bread. Based on this
Tapping into the timelessness of wool and its natural properties, the Norwegian based company Devold is world-renowned for their stylish range of garments that celebrate the natural moisture-wicking properties of merino wool grown in New Zealand. Devold NZ Wānaka store co-owners Sarah and Stu Perriam strongly believe in
The inspiration for this new season spring salad comes from that expression our mothers often used – “eat your greens”. The asparagus and courgette pasta salad is packed with delicious greens easily swapped out for whatever green vegetables you have on hand. Broccolini makes an ideal substitute
Step into the new season with the latest luxury leisure and activewear collections at Goals in Arrowtown. “Spring is always exciting at Goals as designers release new ranges and there is an explosion of colour this year,” says Goals executive director Sophie Gibbs. “Lorna Jane have
After launching Suncraft NZ in Arrowtown just three years ago Josef Fruhmann and Kate Grubb have already developed a reputation for their high-end European shade systems. The couple are the exclusive distributors of Austrian made Soliday products in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. “It’s been an exciting journey