Developing Leadership, Resilience and Personal Growth
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The 10 Big Health Trends of 2025
How is it 2025 already? Anyway, you can’t stop the march of time and aging but we can fight damn it. Luckily, the health and wellness sector is evolving at an exponential pace, driven by technological advancements, a growing focus on personalised care, an enhanced understanding of holistic well-being and […]
The Emotion Bomb Inside Video Games
In June 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment released The Last of Us 2. The game, a postapocalyptic adventure created by the California-based video game developer Naughty Dog, became one of the highest-grossing in Sony PlayStation history, selling four million units in its opening weekend and receiving more than 300 awards. It […]
Nothing To Blush About
New Zealand’s very own Rosé was spotted in PUMA’s latest campaign for their new drop of Speedcats. Under the desert sun, Rosé’s journey begins in the “Black” Speedcat, paired with a sleek silver racing jacket, as she sets off on her wild ride. Traveling through open highways and distant mountains, […]
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 […]
Sophie Prentice, Executive General Manager EBOS Group Limited
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? I believe effective leadership is about fostering rapid, transformative, and sustainable growth – both personally and professionally – by creating an environment where people feel valued, connected and challenged. My definition of effective leadership has definitely […]
Katrina Troughton – Vice President and Managing Director, Adobe Australia and NZ
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Over time I have developed a strong belief that leadership is about trust, and about creating space and opportunities so people can unlock their full potential. As a leader, my role isn’t telling people how to […]
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Everywhere to Eat This Summer
What’s On the Board The new seasonal menu has landed at Jervois Steak House, celebrating the best and freshest produce of spring and summer. New dishes include a Savannah rib eye on the bone (a new cut, perfect for sharing), a black tiger prawn cocktail with Marie Rose, avocado and […]
HAND-MIXED CHILLI & LIME ICE CREAM
This is SO EASY! A summer smash — and also excellent in winter. This is another fine example of chilli getting busy with sweetness and fruitiness. MAKES ABOUT 500ML 190g icing sugar 4 limes 2 fresh habaneros 450ml cream (or crème fraîche) Note Pour some boiling water into a small […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here’s How MINI Has Become A Cultural Icon
On what appears to be a stereotypically overcast day in the port city of Bristol, people are gathering from all over Europe and beyond to celebrate something they have all in common. In a time that sees people increasingly more fractured from one another, everyone can agree on at least […]
The inspiration you need for your next home. Sponsored by G.J. Gardner.
The Benefits Of Building New
It is often assumed that purchasing an existing home is cheaper than building new. Building your own space uniquely designed to your needs is often thought of as an expensive dream, rather than a potential reality. International research shows that twice as many people would prefer to live in a […]
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 […]
10 Tips for Starting a Low-Waste Lifestyle
Are you considering going zero-waste but think it’s impossible without a whole lot of compromise? If you take pointers from our list, you’ll soon find out that living with less waste is doable with a few adjustments to your lifestyle and some creativity. Although generating absolutely zero trash is rather […]
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A Return To The Wild In Style
Any quick squizz at the latest tech news is all it takes to remind one that humanity is as obsessed with moving as far away from its early cave-dwelling prehistoric existence as possible. From space travel to self-driving cars to artificial general intelligence, to those fake plants that dance when […]
FA’A AWAY FROM STRESS
Photography By Samoa Tourism Authority You know, we’re pretty lucky here in the South Pacific. When we’ve had; ‘absolutely enough of stress at work!’ or; ‘just can’t take any more of the traffic and roadworks in this city!’ it’s actually really easy to escape to a better place for a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Journey To Excellence – 27 Oct 2023 Photo Gallery
M2woman Journey to Excellence, with Craigs Investment Partners brought to you by SRW, Tax Management New Zealand, and Waitiri Creek Wines, was held in Auckland on the 27th of October, 2023 to celebrate the resilience of individuals and organisations in pursuit of excellence and the potential to do good while […]
Journey to Excellence – 20 November 2020 Gallery
Diversity & InclusioN + ESG This forum discusses the issues that matter. Experts share experiences, advice and the latest insights. Learn More The Importance of Companies Understanding Their ESG Metrics for Investors and Stakeholders. Learn More The Connection Between Physical, Mental & Business Performance. Learn More […]
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 […]
