A new chapter has opened for Wānaka homewares & furniture company Brown & Co. Home after a recent name change and brand transformation has revitalised the long-established family business. “It was time to refresh our original name Janet Brown, which my mother established over 25 years ago, and step into
For two weeks only, New Zealand fashion designer Maggie Marilyn is inviting South Island locals and visitors alike to spend time in her first Home Away From Home experience tucked away in the snow-capped mountains of Wānaka. From 30th June to the 13th of July, visitors are invited to
The latest range of designer knitwear by New Zealand company Standard Issue is currently attracting attention at Clyde’s fashion boutique Lily and Esther. “Standard Issue is a company hell bent on leaving our land better for the next generation and their guiding environmental principle ensures they
Eade Gallery’s mantra is “something for everyone.” When Melanie and Rex Eade opened their contemporary gallery in Clyde four years ago their vision was for a casual and welcoming artistic space. “ We wanted people to experience a wide range of work with styles that appealed to
Cromwell’s longstanding accommodation and hospitality venue The Gate has been a drawcard for over 30 years and today the innovative business continues to meet the demands of both visitors and residents. Located at the northern entrance to the town and surrounded by maturing gardens and town
Cromwell is proving to be a lifestyle drawcard set in its distinctive Central Otago landscape. QT Magazine spoke to local business personalities about the town’s attributes in 2022. Tony & Ali Cleland / Carrick Winery When Tony & Ali Cleland bought Carrick Winery in 2021 they
What Colour is the Sky? is the most recent children’s picture book published by award-winning Queenstown author Laura Shallcrass. QT Magazine spoke to her about the motivation behind the book. Where did the inspiration come from for What Colour is the Sky? The thematic inspiration for the book came from reading about group instinct
Wānaka’s Kika restaurant was a standout in this year’s New Zealand Cuisine Good Food Awards winning its first hat for the best of the best restaurants across the country. New Zealand’s much-anticipated dining bible, the Cuisine Good Food Guide for 2021/2022 also included Kika in its top 100 list. Kika founder and executive
Wanaka wool entrepreneur Michelle Stewart of The Woven Co has introduced a progressive new subscription service to her boutique online yarn business that has taken her clients by surprise. “The Woolly Surprise subscription concept is designed for customers who are looking for something uniquely new and
Paddons Paddock Winery, a family run vineyard in Wānaka is attracting a steady stream of visitors to its boutique cellar door for wine tastings and larger events. The business is operated by Chris and Jackie Paddon who started out with the first plantings of Pinot Noir