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Editor’s Letter – Spring 2026 Issue
I suspect that billions of dollars and a lot of Tuesday afternoons have gone into countless therapy sessions around the world to offer up the same great revelation. That a lot of people have unresolved father or mother or sometimes both issues. There’s probably a lot in it. We are […]
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. […]
New Zealand has a bountiful gin scene. Here are a few of our favourites this season.
New Zealand has a bountiful gin scene. Here are a few of our favourites this season. National Distillery Company: Grass and Leaf Gin The NDC Grass and Leaf focuses on kaffir lime leaf and lemongrass. The pour shows a distinct viscosity, a sign of botanical density. On the nose, the […]
Scale with Heart
Dawn Engelbrecht is no stranger to building scale. She grew a six-child after-school programme into 183 locations with 58 franchisees in New Zealand and branches in Australia, Canada, England, Ireland and South Africa caring for over 9,000 children a day, then brought that experience to Kitchen Studio, where she now […]
Jo Wilson, Managing Director Gunn Talent
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? I believe that effective leadership is about really knowing your team – what’s important to them in their lives – both professionally and personally. Only then can you provide them with the growth opportunities that align […]
Growing Success With Trish Adams: Director at Ray White Synergy Realty
How do you define effective leadership? Effective leadership for me involves setting an example and following through in what you say you will do, providing a vision and inspiring others while always maintaining integrity. Over time, it has evolved to what is best for the business is making sure I […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Interior Inspiration: Book Worm
If your stack of must-read books is becoming larger than a bestseller list, look to new ways of displaying said collection. With quirky shelving solutions for serious summer reading to floor-to ceiling bookcases fit for a mini library, we’ve rounded up our picks for the most discerning of bibliophiles. Image […]
This Marvelous Multi-unit Manukau Showhome Is Perfect No Matter Who You Are
For New Zealand to address its needs for more public housing, it needs to move in the way of medium-density homes. Townhouse developments allow for a better utilisation of land close to cities and popular neighbourhood areas. GJ’s experience, creativity and smart designs ensure they can create medium density developments […]
Spring Fever: The Colours that are Making a Splash this Season
The arrival of spring is synonymous with a sense of renewal and rejuvenation as nature starts to awaken and we see some of the most uplifting colours on display, offering up the perfect opportunity to get inspired and breathe new life into our interior spaces. According to the lore of […]
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 […]
Peri Drysdale – Building and Maintaining Resilience
Peri Drysdale is the founder of Snowy Peak and Untouched World, and the founder of the Untouched World Foundation. She built a global knitwear business from a home start, pioneered possum merino innovation, and grew a brand recognised internationally for quality and sustainability. She is a long standing advocate for […]
How To Become A C-Suite Leader
Naomi Ballantyne – Defining C-Suite Leadership with Substance Over Status She opened with humour. “I’m retired, so this might be my last chance to speak to an audience like this before ChatGPT takes over from me,” she said. “I am also grateful for the chance to get out of jeans […]
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