In the early 1900s, ice skating enthusiasts in Queenstown got their fix by skating on the Queenstown Gardens’ pond when the ice was thick enough. It took until 1966 for the resort’s first artificial outdoor rink to be built on the current site, paving the
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Wanaka Community Board elections in October this year provide an opportunity for residents and ratepayers to take an active role in shaping the future of the district. That’s the message from QLDC chief executive, Mike Theelen. “We’re encouraging anyone who wants
The style possibilities are endless with a versatile range of winter boots instore at Issimo this season. The boutique Queenstown shoe store recently opened a sister store in Queenstown Central with both outlets stocking a wide range of European, Australian and New Zealand designer shoes,
The contemporary art gallery, Macomos, based at the Five Mile Centre is currently staging an exhibition of solo installations by three artists focusing on original painting, photography, drawing and design. Queenstown artist Marc Blake presents selected paintings from 1999 - 2019, installed across a 20-metre wall
A go ahead Southern Lakes building franchise is bringing a fresh perspective to creating homes in Central Otago. Jennian Homes owners, Carl Hamilton and his brother Shane have been at the helm of the Central Otago franchise for the past eight years and their professional expertise
Queenstown’s Flooring Xtra showrooms have undergone an impressive facelift under the new ownership of Julia and Wayne Eade who have expanded the range of products and services to meet the growing demands for superior interior styling in the Wakatipu. The Eades took over the Queenstown franchise on
Arrowtown's heritage buildings will be glowing brighter this winter with the near completion of the Lighting Masterplan for Arrowtown. The venture has been undertaken to ensure Arrowtown’s heritage buildings, as well as pathways and verges around the town’s centre, are adequately lit. “It’s been an ongoing project
Millbrook Resort has always prided itself on offering something for everyone – one of the stand out attractions is the yoga programme, led by highly rated teachers, as Miranda Spary discovered. Millbrook is owned by the Ishii family and Eichii Ishi who was awarded the New
Pam Lawrence is passionate about collecting quirky vintage pieces from all over the world. Her Arrowtown store, Blue Moon Rummage, reflects her love of the unusual from an 1890s Austrian one-horse sleigh and antique chandeliers to eccentric 1980s ski fashion and elegant 1940s wooden skis. The design
Queenstown furniture designer Ed Cruikshank’s favourite pieces are those which bring people together to connect and share their stories. “I love designing dining tables, big luxurious sofas and other pieces, like games tables, that get people together. I increasingly believe that without a deeper meaning, something