Internationally renowned chef James Stapley took a punt when he launched Kika in Wānaka in 2016. Five years on the high-end tapas and sharing plates restaurant is still gaining momentum. He says the restaurant with its relaxed social atmosphere was something the resort town had never seen before and
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
Global sustainable beauty company Kester Black has established its headquarters in Wanaka after founder Anna Ross recently relocated to be near family after 12 years living and working in Melbourne. Anna created Kester Black in 2014, operating the business which creates ethical, sustainable and 100 per cent
Internationally acclaimed Scandinavian brand Devold has marked a significant milestone opening a stunning outlet in central Wānaka, its first foray into bricks-and-mortar retail in New Zealand. The global clothing company has a long-standing reputation for sustainable high-performance and lifestyle wool garments and Devold NZwww.devold.com general manager Craig
Jewellery designer Alice Herald is well versed in all things luxurious, timeless and aesthetically appealing. It was no surprise therefore that she was attracted to Wānaka’s upmarket retail destination, The Precinct, as the ideal location to establish a studio for her Alice Herald Designer Jeweller brand. “I created the
Distinguished interior design company Trenzseater is bringing its distinctive flair to the Southern Lakes with the launch of a new showroom in Queenstown. The luxury brand has a world-wide reputation for its sophisticated New Zealand-made furniture and a large selection of the collection can be viewed
For three decades, world-renowned Wanaka mountaineer Guy Cotter has been scaling the globe’s most challenging peaks, from the backyard playgrounds of New Zealand’s Mount Aspiring and Mount Cook to the ultimate conquest of Mount Everest. His innate passion spearheaded the Wanaka mountain guiding company Adventure Consultants