Silhouette / January 2023 Award-winning painter Rachel Hirabayashi and ceramic artist Lynne Wilson are producing a duo solo exhibition highlighting their diverse works together and it is not the first time they have collaborated. “It was a good challenge to take up when Eade Gallery offered it to
The Wānaka Wine and Food Festival, Ripe, returns to the shores of Lake Wānaka in March 2023. The event is being held within the stunning natural setting of Glendu Station, just ten minutes’ drive from Wānaka township in Glendu Bay and event organiser Nathan White says it is the ideal location
Sustainable New Zealand lifestyle brand Untouched World, founded by Kiwi entrepreneur Peri Drysdale, was born out of a desire to make a positive impact in the world while producing high-quality clothing to navigate an active lifestyle. “Our clothes are designed for travel, work and play without
Kika Location: Wānaka’s award-winning restaurant Kika (2022 New Zealand Cuisine Good Food Awards /Cuisine Top 100 List) is centrally located in Dunmore Street and features a trellised outdoor area. Food Style: The stylishly appointed dining room is legendary for its cool relaxed vibe and impeccable modern, clean cuisine. From the sharing piccolo menu to larger dishes such
Fashion should be fun and interesting, according to Jen Milburn and Marg Caldwell, and that’s the mantra behind their Wānaka boutique store Bella. The pair have owned the stylish Dunmore Street store for the last ten years and pride themselves on showcasing the pick of New Zealand designers
Backgrounds in hospitality, coffee, design and a love for the area are the inspiration behind a stylish new design store and coffee roastery in Arrowtown’s dress circle. Owners Alex Tong and Devan Tyler have combined their entrepreneurial skills and knowledge to establish the contemporary Wolf Coffee Roasters and
While gold mining is no longer Arrowtown’s lifeblood and few gold seekers remain, Justin Eden bucks the system successfully continuing today to mine for gold in both New Zealand and Australia after launching his career on the Shotover River 30 years ago. Justin owns The Gold
Summer is all about refreshing swims in Lake Hayes, hiking up local Arrowtown hills and evenings spent barbequing and enjoying the long Central Otago evenings. We are lucky to live in this beautiful area with bountiful seasonal stone fruits, award- winning wines and an increasing number
Arrowtown boutique Ikon has tailored the perfect summer wardrobe with a constant supply of summer-ready pieces to shop. “Our favourite labels like Coop, Amuse Society and Mink Pink are bringing the summer vibes beautifully styled prints and patterns," says Ikon executive director Sophie Gibbs.
Queenstown success story Canyon Brewing is continuing to forge new pathways in the production of their award-winning beers in an increasingly diverse craft beer market. Over the past two years the company has invested in planting and harvesting its own grains locally, recently opening a new