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
Wānaka’s wine industry continues to stand out with another haul of gold medals, this time for two stellar wines from the Aitken’s Folly Vineyard. The vineyard has recently received two gold, a silver and a bronze award at the New Zealand International Wine Show. Gold medals were
Ongoing international demand and low stock levels mean that New Zealand winemakers are hopeful for a significantly larger harvest in 2022 to boost the industry, according to New Zealand Winegrowers’ CEO Philip Gregan. “The 2021 harvest, while of exceptional quality, was 19 percent smaller than the
This October’s local body elections are an opportunity for residents and ratepayers to play an active role in shaping the future of the district. That is the message from Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) chief executive, Mike Theelen who says now is a good time for
The premium style of food, service and presentation at Queenstown’s award-winning Jervois Steak House gives new meaning to the concept of an authentic steak house. “Our chefs only source the very best, finest cuts showcasing quality New Zealand, Australian and Japanese beef and lamb and this