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Latest Issue – Spring 2026
Your Odyssey Inspired Holiday Destination is Extra Deluxe
Nolan’s IMAX 70mm mind and time bending behemoth, The Odyssey has landed and inspired people to start rereading those Greek classics. But before we start getting all hero worshiping about Odysseus, the Matt Damon rendition or otherwise maybe we should remember that he is a man who kept finding excellent […]
How To Become A Better Negotiator
From down to the wire phone calls to opera at the pyramids, Innovative Travel founder Robyn Galloway has spent 35 years proving that the strongest negotiating position is a relationship you built before you needed it. Robyn Galloway’s first recorded negotiation was a failure, and it was with her mother. […]
Smart Skin Beauty Picks for Spring
From AI-powered styling to cellular-level skincare, the new era of beauty is a testament to technological advances. From cult reformulations to category-first innovations, these are the launches redefining what’s worth your attention this season. 1. Cult Classic The evolution of the globally loved icon, Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base+, […]
How Curiosity Shapes a Leader – Hannah Walton’s Metlifecare Journey
People often talk about leadership in terms of scale. The size of a business. The size of a transformation. The size of a mandate. But for Hannah Walton, the most meaningful measure is not scale at all. It is the human experience behind the numbers. It is how older New […]
From Setback to Strength: The Second-Half Mindset
“You Win or Lose in the Second Half.” For Lisa Oakley, founder of People Associates, the second half isn’t about age or timing — it’s about renewal. It’s proof that you can rebuild, reimagine, and rise stronger from the toughest seasons. The first half might knock you down or strip […]
Kimberley Gargiulo Head of Operations, Transformation and Change at SG Fleet
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Having a clear view of where we are going and being able to communicate that in a way that brings your teams onboard too. I think it’s important to lead by example and demonstrate the behavior […]
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Wharekauhau Country Estate: A Rugged Haven of Luxury and Nature
Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Wairarapa’s Palliser Bay, Wharekauhau Country Estate embodies a dreamy fusion of luxury, relaxation, and nature. The 3,000-acre property, named “place of knowledge” in te reo Māori, provides discerning travelers with the ultimate Kiwi getaway, combining a warm, personalized service with the untamed beauty of […]
The Revived Orient Express Set To Roll Through Italy In 2023
Oh man, what a lot of us would get right now for a luxury trip around the most beautiful cities in Europe. A lot of people have already started eyeing 2023 as the year they restart their love affairs with travel (pending the situation at the border) and for those […]
This Bookstore in Remuera ONLY does Romance
There is something delightfully unbothered about opening a bookstore devoted entirely to romance. Not half a shelf wedged between cookbooks and crime but an entire store, in pink, dedicated to love stories, longing, fantasy and flirtation. Founded by Ruby Wallace, Enamoured Books in Remuera was created as a space where […]
Style
JENNIE Looks Incredible in her Adidas Originals Collab
JENNIE absolutely slays in her latest collaboration with Adidas Originals in her own personal JENNIE collection. The SUPERSTAR SQ BALLET reimagines the iconic adidas Superstar through the delicate form of a ballet pointe shoe. Crafted with a premium leather upper and soft lambskin lining, the silhouette features a squared toe […]
Prada’s Iconic Galleria Reinvents Itself Through Colour
For their Spring/Summer 2023 campaign Prada teamed up with superstar Scarlett Johansson and Venezuelan-American artist Alex Da Corte to reimagine their most iconic piece – the Galleria Drawing on ideas of pop and surrealist art, the campaign titled “The Glass Age” comes to life in a vibrant and vivid […]
The Noire Narrative
In the labyrinthine alleyways of Paris, where the past lingers like the aroma of a well-aged Bordeaux is where the Noire collection by Silk&Steel finds its muse. Under the creative helm of Sarah Cotterall, the brand has always offered pieces that are as much a narrative as they are adornment […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Maximise your section’s potential – Andrew’s Experience
Renovating may not be the best way to improve your home. With modern building standards, renovating may be far from cost-effective with the unforeseen costs and hassle involved. Replacing your old place with a new home could easily be a smarter investment. Not only will you get the home you […]
Subdivide and Build Brilliance
GJ’s West Auckland new showhome ‘Tasteful in Te Atatu’ showcases a successful subdivide and build project. The GJ’s team effectively worked with the developer to subdivide their 800m2 section into 4 lots, keeping their original home and building 3 new spacious, two storey homes.The showhome is positioned at the front […]
2025 Colour of the Year Is Our Dessert Of Choice
For 2025, the Pantone Colour Institute has named PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as their Colour of the Year! This warming, rich brown is described as “nurturing us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort”—and we can see why. Mocha Mousse brings […]
Movement as the Language of Resilience
Mariele Klering – Movement as the Language of Resilience Mariele Klering stood on the Journey to Excellence stage to share a deeply personal story about resilience. But she quickly made it clear that this was not going to be a theoretical discussion. “What do you do when thinking stops helping? […]
Resilience, Leadership, Personal Growth and the Power of Staying Human
As the final keynote wrapped, MC Mel Homer invited three of the day’s standout speakers – Dr Alia Bojilova, Naomi Ballantyne, and Danu Abeysuriya – back on stage for an open conversation. “If there’s anything you think, gosh, she’s got to ask that and she hasn’t, let me know,” Mel […]
Using AI To Make Yourself Irreplaceable
Danu Abeysuriya – Accelerating Humans in the Age of AI Danu Abeysuriya, founder and CTO of Rush Digital, walked on stage with a grin and immediately broke the ice. “When Andre asked me what order I wanted to go in, I really, in hindsight, following the Syrian hostage negotiator was […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Friday 18 October 2019 Journey to Excellence Gallery Part 1
Over 600 engaged people joined us at the M2woman Journey to Excellence forum on 18 October at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. Tania Domett from CoGo Research set the scene with her in-depth keynote, before Jason Reynolds from Quantum Movement shared some insights for building a great company culture. Debi […]
Journey to Excellence – 14 February 2020 Gallery
2020 marks the beginning of the third year in which M2woman hosts its Journey to Excellence Forum, discussing the key values of Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion. On Friday the 14th of February, we commenced our eighth event after hosting over 2,000 women in the past two years. The Great Room […]
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