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Editor’s Letter – Autumn 2025
This is a flat-out understatement, but it is a weird time in the world. A major epicentre to this is, of course, the inauguration of President Trump in the US and the whiplash-inducing ideological pendulum swing of the tech industry. An industry with a traditional liberal bias. Apparently, though, this […]
Natasha Callister – Chief Commercial Officer at MTF
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? I believe strong leaders foster a culture of excellence, bring grit and unwavering determination and get everyone swimming in the same direction. You’ve got to be outwardly focused so putting the team and organisation above yourself. […]
If Cirque du Soleil Was A Whisky
The Macallan Harmony Collection Guardian Oak isn’t just a whisky—it’s what you might call “an experience.” You know the kind: it’s not just a bottle on the shelf, but a story, a performance, and maybe even a ticket to an event you didn’t know you’d signed up for. This time, […]
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 […]
Roseanne Way – General Manager, Operations at Kindercare Learning Centres
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership, to me, means empowering others to achieve their full potential while working towards a common goal. Over time, I’ve come to realise that leadership is not just about achieving results but also about creating […]
Sita Proud, Fractional Chief Sales Officer at Volo
With over three decades of experience in sales leadership, Sita Proud knows what it takes to lead with impact. From building high-performing teams to navigating uncertainty with resilience, she’s mastered the art of balancing authority with inclusivity. How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over […]
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Behind the Super Exclusive Club The Famous Booze And Shmooze At
The rich and famous have to let their hair down somewhere without getting mobbed. The Soho House caters to this very specific need, offering an oasis from the riff raff. It’s at this club with its very own designer furniture that Megan and Harry would frequent during their dating phase. […]
SPICED FISH TACOS
In LA, most of the fish tacos you’ll find are ‘Baja style’, named after Baja (BA-HA) California in Mexico. They’re made with deep-fried battered fish. However, when we were in Tulum on Mexico’s east coast near the end of our taco odyssey, we had some incredible tacos made with grilled […]
This Restored Castello Is Now A Stunning Hotel
While we have a pretty awesome range of cultural sites and monuments down here in New Zealand, one thing you sadly don’t see a lot of is castles. That might be due to the fact we’ve never had our own kings or queens (just a stab in the dark guess), […]
Exceptional Design
Ecologically, artistically and aesthetically, exceptional in every way. Sponsored by MINI.
New Store Alert: Get The Red Carpet Treatment On Queen Street In Auckland
Good news for Auckland’s Queen Street as it welcomes a brand new luxury boutique near the waterfront. Christian Louboutin has quite literally set up shop in a 90-square-metre boutique located at the entrance of Queens Arcade. You cannot miss it with it’s bright red scale tile façade and blue ceramics. […]
Unpretentious Style With A Cheery Punch
Photography by Jake Hoare My earliest memories of a car are my mum’s bright orange MINI. In the days before child seats the kids would rattle around in the back without a care. My eldest sister sat her driving test in that car. In those days it was ‘one-and-done’, a […]
Rock Goddess: Inspired By Nature
While Knuefermann’s latest collection has dropped in time for Autumn, it is hard to define it as a season’s release. Knuefermann channels timeless designs, which draw from natural elements to weave in sumptuous luxury and sensuality while also embodying a sense of effortless elegance and comfort. It’s some kind of […]
The inspiration you need for your next home. Sponsored by G.J. Gardner.
Interior Design Inspo: Stripe Tease
A key trend in fashion as well as interiors, stripes make their mark everywhere this Spring. Be it in classic forms or bold renditions, stripes bring a sartorial edge to a space. Image of the Plinth royal blue new jute rug from $320AUD from Double 1. Armchair by Gervasoni, $6940 […]
Which Of These House Designs Match Your Lifestyle?
Home is where the heart is, so ensuring your home is right for your heart, lifestyle and personality is important. When looking at existing house designs it’s really important to consider your lifestyle and future needs. A new build can easily be designed for your current and future needs, whereas […]
Summer Living Inspo
Green Machine 1. Resene Ciderhouse, $5 from Resene ColorShops | 2. Pot $189 from Green with Envy | 3. Chair $6480 from Tim Webber | 4. Pool towel by Autumn Sonata, $239 from Everyday Needs | 5. Print by Anouk van Cleef, POA from The Poster Club | 6. Table […]
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Five Star Asia: Explore, Relax, and enrich
Asia, much like Europe, is a massive playground just waiting to be explored. It offers a little bit of everything. White sandy beaches, mountains, some of the busiest cities on the planet, you want it they’ve got it, and it’s closer to New Zealand than Europe to boot. More importantly […]
Nature in Focus
These days you can create a pretty magical world with an AI prompt but there will never be a substitute for the real thing, no matter how much we might take it for granted. The annual Oceania Nature Photo Contest by The Nature Conservancy is a reminder of the magic, […]
Bulgari Has Your Rome Visit Sorted
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has just opened up a new oasis of luxury at the Piazza Augusto Imperatore in Rome. Surrounded by rich history you have your pick of 114 luxurious rooms and suites designed by the famed Milan-based architectural studio Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel that brought the last 8 […]
My Career Path To Becoming A Professional Director – June McCabe
June McAbe’s keynote covered her extensive career journey, highlighting a pivotal moment in 1994 that set her on the path to governance. “It’s about taking risks and seizing opportunities,” she explained, underscoring the importance of being adaptable in an ever-changing world. For those aspiring to governance roles, June recommended reading […]
How to Build Personal & Team Resilience – Hannah McQueen
At the M2woman Journey to Excellence event, Hannah McQueen, the founder of Enable Me, took the stage to share her journey from financial frustration to helping thousands of Kiwis conquer their mortgages and build wealth. Her story is one of resilience, innovation, and a fair bit of Kiwi ingenuity. It […]
M2woman Journey To Excellence May 2024 – Executive Summary
In today’s rapidly changing world, finding a moment of calm and clarity is invaluable. The recent M2woman Journey to Excellence event provided just that—an afternoon filled with thoughtful keynotes, engaging insights, and meaningful networking opportunities. Our editorial director opened the event with a reflection on how far we’ve come since […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Friday 26 October Forum Gallery
Our 3rd Journey to Excellence in pictures…
Wellington Friday 8 June Gallery
On Friday 8 June 2018, M2woman continued the discussion on gender diversity and equality in the workplace. Over 100 invited guests descended upon Te Papa New Zealand for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Here’s the official photographs from the event:
Friday 15 February 2019 Forum Gallery
Friday 15 February, 2019 Cordis Hotel, Auckland> The Panelists Vanessa Sorenson Enterprise Director at Microsoft Vanessa has more than two decades’ experience in the New Zealand tech sector. She joined Microsoft New Zealand in 2017 as Enterprise Director, overseeing a large portfolio of business customers and sales teams after a […]
