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Home Sweet Office
Chances are that if you haven’t fully returned to the office, there is growing pressure to do so. Commutes are back, desks are filling up, and the kitchen table is being reclaimed for actual dinners. But even with the push toward corporate normality, there’s still strong merit in having a […]
10 Places To Visit Close To Home
Early in January, I was innocently scrolling my phone when the algorithm served me an article outlining ‘20 Places to Visit in 2026.’ Fascinating, I thought: I love places. Clicking on the link, I found a slew of luxurious, far-flung destinations, the kind I’d be lucky to visit once in […]
Recline With Taylor
Summer has been really packing it in early this year. So why not start looking forward to more snuggly outfits a little early with Taylor who are spinning up their Winter 2026 collection with Recline by taylor, a capsule cotton-cashmere collection. For Winter 2026, Taylor explores the Latin word Lacuna, […]
Growing Success With Jennifer Whittle: Director of Communication and Engagement at New Zealand Green Building Council
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? It’s important to enjoy what you do, why you do it and be generous in sharing with your teams. They’ve been recruited for a reason and so empowering each team member with enough information to understand […]
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 […]
Growing Success With Joanna Hoeft, Director at Studio Italia
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership can be defined as the ability to inspire and guide individuals or teams towards achieving common goals. Over time, my understanding of effective leadership has evolved to encompass not just the ability to direct, […]
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Honing Her Craft
Widely respected winemaker, Wendy Stuckey has spent years honing her craft and refining her gifted palate around the globe, and today can be found championing the Spy Valley Wines style deep in the Waihopa Valley as their Chief Winemaker. M2woman sat down with Wendy to get an insight into the […]
Vines and Vision: Emily Gaspard-Clark on Winemaking and Innovation
As the Winemaker for Spy Valley, Emily Gaspard-Clark has continued a legacy of innovative winemaking techniques and a deep respect for the terroir. In 2019, Emily’s talents were recognised nationally when she clinched the prestigious title of Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year. This accolade not only celebrated […]
Sanctuary In The City
Hidden away in the busting heart of Auckland, an urban retreat awaits at the Luxe Spa at Pullman, where you can drop the to-do lists, meeting requests, and all those other things that add to the stress of daily life for a moment of tranquil reprieve. But the Luxe Spa […]
The inspiration you need for your next home. Sponsored by G.J. Gardner.
Interior Inspo: Colour Theory, Earthen Vessels, Chairs to that
Portuguese purveyors of all things cool, Covet House have brought together New Zealand wool, Bamboo Silk and some abstract pizazz with the Amazon rug from their botanical collection. Just the ticket for a quick room transformation while adding a touch of warm fuzzies. Header image Colour Match: Resene Hathaway Colour […]
The Top 12 Sustainable Materials to Give Your Home a Fresh, Green Look
Sustainable interior design is all about designing and decorating interior spaces that take into account the impact of design choices on the environment, people and economy. This type of design prioritises the use of environmentally-friendly materials, energy-efficient technologies and the promotion of healthy indoor air quality. If you wish to […]
Unlocking the Value of Your Land – Chris & Andrea’s Experience
Unlocking the value of your land could be easier than you think. When Chris and Andrea’s children left home, they discovered subdividing their section and building a second home was an ideal way to unlock the value of their land and get what they wanted in a new home. “When […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Auckland Friday 15 June Gallery
On Friday 15 June 2018 M2woman continued the conversation on gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace. Over 200 invited guests descended upon the Pullman Hotel for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Here’s the official photographs from the event:
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