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Latest Issue – Spring 2026
The Motorola Signature Is A Powerhouse
I recently got my hands on the new Motorola Signature and I have to say it’s a powerhouse and feels great to boot. If you wanted a no-expense-spared experience, then the Signature is the no-nonsense best option available, in either PANTONE Martini Olive (Gold) or Carbon (Dark Blue), and weighing […]
We Asked The Experts How To Succeed And Thrive
Host Joy Reid gathered Di Foster, Robyn Galloway, Andrew Nicol and Rosanne Graham for a closing kōrero on apologies, imposter syndrome, fruit salad, and why nobody should aim to win 100 per cent of a negotiation. Joy Reid opened by confessing she had scribbled Rosanne Graham’s ten lessons “on scraps […]
Imposter Syndrome, Mothers, Motorbikes and Steak
The day closed with Miraka Davies back in the MC chair, steering Sita Proud and Rosanne Graham through a conversation ranging from feedback and imposter syndrome to mothers, motorbikes and steak. Asked what had stuck with her from the day, Proud pointed to Andrew Nicol’s letter to his children. “I’m […]
The Standards We Keep
For Catherine Goodwin, leadership is not about preserving a family legacy unchanged. It is about earning the right to carry it forward – knowing which standards should endure, having the courage to challenge those that should not, and creating enough space for the next generation to do things differently and […]
Amanda Whiting, CEO at IAG NZ
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved? Twenty years ago, I would have said that effective leadership is about setting a vision and inspiring others to follow you. Over time that has shifted to investing more time in aligning leaders to a vision, creating space […]
Growing Success With Sharyn Catt: Managing Director & Founder at Virtual Blue
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership is the ability to inspire trust, align people toward a shared vision, and empower them to do their best work. Early in my career, I focused on delivering outcomes and leading from the front. […]
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The Secrets of Embracing a Sustainable Future
It’s important to step back every once in a while and look at the bigger picture. Even a cursory glance highlights the state of modern technology and our consumerist society buoyed by the fetishization of high-end gadgets as social status. Set against this insatiable cycle of: desire, consume, replace and […]
A Taste of Harmony in the Heart of Auckland
From the moment you step off the cobbled lane into the rough-hewn mass punctuated with a constellation of sleek, irregularly-shaped windows, it’s clear that The Hotel Britomart is much, much more than just your regular city hotel. It seems its creators – the same folks that curated the heritage precinct […]
7 Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining this Winter
Stay cosy and comfortable outdoors when entertaining over the colder months with these simple tips… Just because the winter season is on our doorstep, doesn’t mean you have to give up your outdoor entertainment. In fact, the colder weather is an excellent opportunity to host special outdoor soirees that your […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Love it or Leave it: 2022 Home Trends
Now that we’re well and truly into the new year, we can look back at some of the top home trends we saw throughout the last year. So from the return of bold splashbacks, feature walls, and a floral resurgence, which of these trends have caught your eye? Which would […]
Top 5 Things to Imagine Before You Start Planning Your Brand New Home
Building a new home is one of life’s biggest adventures, but before you dive into floor plans and colour schemes, there’s some important groundwork to do. Think of this as your pre-planning phase – a chance to really visualise what you want your new home to feel like, not just […]
Our Favourite Showhome Summer features
As we set into summer and the New Years break, we want to look back through some of the favourite GJ’s showhome summer features. These features will have you imagining how you could be living it up this summer and give you inspiration for some new summer ideas that you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Michelle Batchelor (Née Preston) – How To Become A C Suite Leader
Michelle Batchelor is the CEO of Life Plus NZ, Preston and Blythe, and Little Life, with deep experience across healthcare, staffing, and recruitment. Before the boardroom she competed internationally as Michelle “Pressure” Preston, winning multiple titles across Muay Thai and boxing. She pairs high performance habits with practical people leadership […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Friday 18 October 2019 Journey to Excellence Gallery Part 2
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 – 28 October 2022 Photo Gallery
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