Well-known Wanaka local Grant Ruddenklau has been elected as chairman of the new Upper Clutha A&P Society board. The Upper Clutha A&P Society owns and organises the annual Wanaka A&P Show, one of New Zealand’s largest agricultural and pastoral events. Ruddenklau says he is delighted to act
The Amisfield Bistro, in its dramatic stone building overlooking Lake Hayes, is renowned for its innovative foodand spring is the time when the lighter menus feature fresh new ingredients foraged from the local region matched with the company’s distinctive wines. “Spring at Amisfield means long, lazy
Olivers Lodge and Restaurant began serving up its special brand of hospitality in Clyde 150- years ago and today still retains a prominent place in the heart of historic Clyde. The heritage listed collection of stone buildings house Olivers boutique accommodation, award winning Olivers Restaurant, Merchant
Located in the heart of the Gibbston wine growing area Kinross is the ideal escape any time of the year offering quality accommodation, food, wine and hospitality. What are the key attributes that set Kinross apart? Like all our Gibbston neighbours, we have a massive passion for
Ikon, the boutique Arrowtown fashion store has one of the largest ranges of shoes, bags and accessories in the Southern Lakes. The selection includes Dr Martens boots and shoes and represents New Zealand’s most successful shoe designer Kathryn Wilson, stocking her brand, Miss Wilson. Store general
Akarua wines, Central Otago has been awarded three trophies at the prestigious Sydney International Wine Show including the coveted top prize – Best Wine of Competition for its 2017 RUA Pinot Noir. The three trophies including Best Pinot Noir of Competition, Best Red Table Wine of Competition, topped
Three luxury junior suites have just been completed at Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel and were officially opened on Sunday 18th November by the US Ambassador to New Zealand, Mr Scott Brown in front of a delighted audience of almost 100 invited guests. Owners, Patterson Hospitality of
The Arrowtown Hair Company punches above its weight particularly when it comes to protecting the environment. Owner Rhys Jeffery, together with manager Amelia Griffiths and senior stylists Jen Matiu and Jackie Moore, are committed to sustainability both personally and in the salon. “We are trying to be
One of the country’s busiest volunteer fire fighting services has received a welcome $8000 cash injection. Thanks to a month-long fundraising campaign by Queenstown tourism company Ziptrek Ecotours, Queenstown Volunteer Fire Brigade members will be zipping off to Auckland for essential ‘hot fire’ training. Queenstown’s fire brigade
Authentic pieces from the sparkling collection of New Zealand jade at Arrowtown’s Jade & Opal Factory can be found in homes all around the world. The business, locally owned by the Mullings family, has a rich history in hand carving nephrite jade, better known as pounamu