Exciting new performance elements will be unveiled at the 2019 LUMA Southern Light Project in Queenstown when the award-winning light festival launches its illuminated art, light sculptures and entertainment programme in the Queenstown Gardens from May 31 until June 3. The Queen’s Birthday weekend festival is
The Fat Lamb is all about celebrating New Zealand food, specifically fresh lamb and produce from growers around the local region. Located in one of Queenstown’s oldest buildings, Eureka House in the Mall, the original schist walls create the perfect backdrop for the farmhouse style restaurant –
Several philanthropists and other prominent New Zealanders and their gardens are profiled in a new coffee table publication – Gardens of the Greats: Expressions of Extraordinary People. Queenstown personalities Sir Eion and Lady Jan Edgar and Sir Michael and Lady Christine Hill have been included in
The Arrowtown Returned Servicemen’s Association and many Arrowtown community groups are dedicated to commemorating Anzac Day (April 25) and the annual service held in the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall is always a drawcard. “Over the years Arrowtown has seen a steady increase in the numbers of people
Wanaka interior design specialist Anna Begg’s many years of international experience in both commercial and residential interior design and styling is reflected in her award-winning venture, The Workroom boutique. The Southern Lakes has always held wide appeal for Anna which inspired her to launch the boutique
For as long as her family can remember Shona Johnstone dreamed of creating a Southern Lakes tartan reflecting the environment she loves. Shona, now aged 92, produced her appealing tartan design some five years ago, using early skills learned as a student at the Royal School
Question: What do a gold yellow hoodie, red and white leggings and a Superdry sweatshirt have in common? Answer: They all look fantastic worn at the gym or athleisure as the new autumn season kicks in at Goals. The luxury active wear boutique in Arrowtown is brimming
The University of Otago’s research retreat at Woolshed Bay, near Queenstown, is one of the most significant gifts any university in New Zealand has ever received, according to Vice-chancellor, Professor Harlene Hayne. The four-hectare property was donated by the Jardine family to the University of Otago’s
Being the best person you can be in life calls for a “can do” attitude and a wardrobe to match. Arrowtown’s boutique fashion store, Ikon, is a destination for high street fashion from New Zealand, Australian and international designers. “Autumn is a huge part of the year
The name Höglund is synonymous with modern Swedish art glass and revered internationally by art glass collectors and connoisseurs. Just under an hour’s drive from Queenstown, between Cromwell and Wanaka, the Central Otago Höglund Art Glass Gallery can be found. Swedish couple Ola and Marie Hoglund have