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
Bigger is better when it comes to prints and patterns this autumn season at Arrowtown boutique fashion store Wallace and Gibbs. From floor grazing skirts and dresses to textural fabrications the fashion direction leading into winter is for a brighter fashion focus. “We have tapped into a
A highlight of autumn for me is foraging and field mushrooms are such a treat to gather following rain. Foraged food added to any dish of leftovers can make the most delicious meal and is a wonderful way to avoid food waste. Jane Shaw - Provisions Cafe QT
Arrowtown store Ikon's executive directors Caroline Walak and Sophie Gibbs have curated a sought-after high fashion collection from their leading designer brands for the new season. In a colour palette of autumn tones and diverse fabrics the clothing range offers everything from street style to stylish