Sam’s hospitality journey began long before Postmasters. Growing up in the UK, he was surrounded by a family culture of “cooking what you grew” and making the most of seasonal produce from the garden. That early experience shaped his attitude toward food and waste. As a young child, he felt a…
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Founded in 2021 by three young entrepreneurs, Ryder Specialty Coffee is a local Queenstown coffee roastery creating a better coffee experience through local connections, and a focus on sustainability. The trio came together in an unexpected way when Wes McAllister, Ryder Managing Director, was…
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This gift, along with a simple yet profound collective mission, “We’re in business to save our home planet”, is the foundation for the brand in Aotearoa, connecting with community, mana whenua, activists and nonprofits. The Tāhuna Queenstown store is the first Patagonia store in Aotearoa and the…
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In a world where bigger is better and more is never enough, the Natural Selection Tour (NST) is in a league of its own. On February 15th, Queenstown will host the top riders from across the globe for the very first NST Mountain Bike Event. The stage? A regeneration project only slightly modified to…
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Aro Hā was founded by Damian Chaparro with business partners Chris and Beth Madison. Damian’s journey to Aro Hā began in his twenties. Struggling to find his path and his passion he visited a retreat centre in LA. That retreat opened Damian’s eyes to a whole new world of holistic wellbeing. He…
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When newlyweds, Toni and John Glover bought the Kinloch Wilderness Retreat, their neighbours put bets on whether they’d last out the year. Toni had left a career in the U.K. as a high-flying sales and marketing director for a tour operator travelling all over the world. “I saw a lot of properties…
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With connections to the transport industry since the 1920s, Appellation Wine Tours has a long history of showcasing fine wines, local sights and heritage attractions. Having successfully switched 80 per cent of Nelson’s public bus fleet to electric in 2022, the owners were inspired to think how…
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Queenstown is a place of extraordinary natural beauty. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, you're never far from pristine wilderness. This unique environment is not just a backdrop for our adventures; it's a living, breathing ecosystem that we're privileged to enjoy. As stewards of this…
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