New Zealand’s prestigious Michael Hill International Violin Competition supported by the Hill Family Foundation for Arts and Music returns to Queenstown from June 2 until June 5 2023 and organisers are upbeat about the high calibre of violinists selected to compete. Competition executive director Anne Rodda
A former Queenstown bartender is nearing the end of an epic walk from one end of the country to another to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health. Australian-born Josh Storey, who used to tend bar for Future Hospitality Group’s Little Blackwood, is scheduled to
The first stage of Pinot Junction, a standout new wine experience in the Old Cromwell Heritage Precinct has launched and is encouraging people to explore a taste of Central Otago. Kate and Matt Barnett are behind the venture and excited to share their passion and knowledge of
Queenstown physiotherapist Aimee Liddington was motivated to open the contemporary Form Pilates studio at Frankton to change people’s lives through exercise. “Life is busy, and exercise can be hard. Form is the embodiment of a dream to see people moving their bodies into holistic wellness through
The Southern Lakes’ only dedicated food tour, Forage & Feast Adventures, is this year marking its third season offering immersive culinary adventures in Wānaka after overcoming the challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic. Owner Naomi Lindsay is a self-confessed foodie traveller and has travelled the world always finding
Wānaka winery Paddon’s Paddock is making a name for itself being one of only four vineyards in New Zealand and the only one in Central Otago to produce the highly specialised wine varietal Sauvignon Gris. The winery is owned by Jackie and Chris Paddon who together with
Helping Kiwis and visitors connect with nature, enjoy their environment and create lifelong memories has been the driver for The Camp at Lake Hawea for more than 50 years. “There’s something special about packing up for a weekend away with friends in the great outdoors and
Scott Lilly and Dominic Yardley are specialists in customised steel and aluminium solutions and Lakeside Stainless Steel Ltd is filling a gap in the Southern Lakes market. Launched earlier in February their state-of-the-art workshop at 180 Glenda Drive in Queenstown houses the latest in sheet metal
Specialist Wānaka wool company The Woven Co has a strong following with its 100 per cent locally made New Zealand yarns appealing to knitting enthusiasts around the world. Michelle Stewart set up the company over ten years ago and has large data base of customers attracted by her high-quality
As a youngster Wānaka artist Shannon Courteney was fascinated with the art of making things and began her artistic journey while working in a café linked to a pottery factory in the North Island’s Matakana. “I always wanted to do something creative. After a few years