The contemporary Edgewater Resort was officially opened in July 1986 by the Rt. Hon. Mike Moore the then Minister of Tourism and for 35 years it has remained a Wānaka hospitality landmark. The 103-room hotel, situated on ten acres of prime lakefront land, Edgewater Lake Wānaka, has retained its
Innovation, sustainability and community engagement are at the forefront of the new Mitre 10 MEGA Wānaka at Three Parks Business Centre. Brothers Martin and Allan Dippie have owned the local Mitre 10 since 2000 and have built the state-of-the-art store to demonstrate innovation in construction materials and technologies. General
Wanaka photographer Wendy van der Linde is transforming the way parents remember their birth experience by documenting the entire birthing experience through photography. “ My business WanaBirth officially began when I advertised a portfolio model call for birth photography. I am a family photographer and mum
Spring is the best time of year to introduce a beehive and Wanaka beekeeping company Tiaki Bees is encouraging people to rent a hive and help reinforce both the environmental and pollination benefits bees bring. Tiaki Bees launched its beehive rental concept in 2020 and there
Twelve months on from opening at The Precinct Ukiyo Salon & Co owners and Jaimee Whiston and Mikaela Edwards are reaping the rewards of establishing their business in Wānaka. “It’s been incredible,” says Jaimee. “We were only open three weeks before last year’s covid 19 lockdown, which
Leading outdoor company Merrell is celebrating 40 years in business worldwide with a range of innovative campaigns rolling out internationally to encourage more people into the greater outdoors. New Zealand has six Merrell stores owned and operated by Canterbury based Nevada Sport which also own Queenstown store
Lush spring colours, pretty prints and patterns and an array of designer dresses and skirts exemplify this season’s feminine vibe at Arrowtown’s boutique fashion store Ikon. “Our customers are loving the new seasons collections with plenty of options for glam,” says Ikon store manager Elizabeth Wallace
Queenstown art gallery The Ivy Box has opened a new chapter thanks to an extensive renovation project that has enhanced its premiere position on Queenstown’s lakefront. Housed in the town’s original butcher’s shop on Park Street, the building has been restored and expanded by gallery founder
With a portfolio of award-winning design to their name, brothers Ben and Hamish Lewis have captured the imagination of New Zealand homeowners with their exquisite selection of tailor-made luxury furniture and European design on display at their Trenzseater stores in Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown. The Covid-19 lockdown
Community-owned enterprise Wastebusters is moving the district towards zero waste and helping people to recycle effectively as part of the Queenstown Lakes District waste services contract. QT Magazine spoke to Wastebusters communications coordinator Ruth Blunt about some of the innovative community initiatives which have been