Barney Harrison is a fourth-generation grower whose family name is synonymous with large scale landscape trees and plants in Southland. “When my great-grandfather Richmond Harrison started Harrison Nurseries back in 1918 he sold Lacebark Trees to provide shelter for the settlers. The bigger the tree the
Working with gemstones to create beautifully understated every day jewellery blows the mind of Cristin Waite of Dunedin’s LUUM Workshop. “Our earth creates these vibrant and carefully constructed beauties, they’re just phenomenal – somehow both exhilarating and grounding. They are meaningfully symbolic and I believe carry
Queenstown artist Ivan Clarke opened his first gallery in the resort 30 years ago and this year marks the 20th anniversary of his prominent Camp Street gallery which houses an extensive collection of his powerful New Zealand landscapes, impressionist florals and rural panoramas displayed alongside
Public Bar & Kitchen is arguably the best seat in town in its dress circle location on the Steamer Wharf beside Lake Whakatipu. Owned and operated by Jan Rae, Alex Boyes and Marty and Megan James of the Wai Dining Group the established restaurant and
Queenstown’s Jervois Steak House (JSH) in the Brecon Street dining quarter is the go to restaurant for the best steak in town. “JSH is a true, authentic steak house offering an impressive line up of first-class meats sourced from some of the world’s best beef producers
The newly redeveloped Tarras Village is now home to a contemporary wine destination, the Bendigo Wine Cellar. A nod to the rich viticulture of surrounding Central Otago, the cellar is part of a vision founders Christina and Callum Grant of Bendigo Station have to put Tarras
A beautifully restored 1930s church is the backdrop for SUNDAYS restaurant, the latest addition to Country Lane in Frankton, offering woodfired cuisine and genuine hospitality. Relocated from Waipahi near Gore the church has made the transformation to a popular neighbourhood eatery under the guidance of
The newest hospitality outlet to open in Queenstown’s Upper Village, Wahlburgers, is a family destination. “Wahlburgers has brought a real fusion of great food to the Upper Village offering a menu that appeals to families, locals and visitors,” says brand manager Ashley Steriti. “From mouthwatering burgers
Perched high above Queenstown in the Upper Village near the Skyline Gondola the Assembly Gastropub, formerly The Bavarian Queenstown, has outstanding views over the resort and offers a culinary journey celebrating New Zealand produce and hospitality. “As customers navigate their way through our grand entrance they
Seasonal dressing is front and centre at Clyde boutique Lily & Esther with new collections by leading New Zealand designers making a splash. “We have curated a refined selection of stylish pieces that are perfect for adding seasonal accents to any fashion ensemble this winter,” says