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Latest Issue – Winter 2026
Kombi to ID.Buzz: The name may have changed, but the style remains
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is the historical successor to the Kombi van. And while its looks are very contemporary, it has much of what made the original vehicle good. It is practical and pleasant to drive, while double electric sliding doors make for brilliant accessibility. There are no downsides to choosing […]
Doom And Bloom
Introducing: Doom and Bloom, twenty-seven names’ Autumn/Winter 2026 season, beginning with its first drop, “What is done in love will last forever.” This season, twenty-seven names experiences a transitional period – some might call it a second puberty, a rebirth if you will. Above: Multiverse mini – RRP $420 Time […]
MIU MIU Leather Good
A dynamic and youthful idealism characterises the new Miu Miu leather goods campaign. Hadid is gamine in appearance; her elegance and confidence shine all the more brightly in a place which is otherwise staid, staged with furniture and in a colour palette that is neutral and, perhaps, from an era […]
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. […]
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. […]
Winning on the Same Team
Alaina Luxmoore and Heather Polaschek of RUSH have spent years navigating industries that have not always made space for women. What they have been a part of building together showcases what genuine support in leadership actually looks like. Alaina Luxmoore is Director of Marketing at RUSH, Aotearoa’s leading digital design […]
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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. […]
Chasing the Gold Standard in Wine
Spy Valley Wines might seem like they have a penchant for a bit of mystery what with being tucked away in an obscure part of the world Down Under in seeming cahoots with a spy base no less, but since putting their roots down in the depths of the Waihopai […]
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), […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Healthy Homes in NZ – H1 Code Changes
The MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) ensures building codes are updated to ensure continual improvement of homes in New Zealand. In 2021 significant code changes were made to the building code, in order improve the energy efficiency of new homes. This , represents the biggest energy efficiency changes […]
Timeless Two-Story Design – Kapiti Showhome Showcase
Aotea Ambience, GJ’s Kapiti’s latest showhome boasts stunning streetside appeal and fabulous functionality. Based on one of GJ’s popular two storey designs, the Kaukau, it is a home that has all the must-haves and some extra nice-to-have features. With the ground floor area of this 209m2 home being only a […]
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 […]
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 […]
James Laughlin – How To Be A Better Negotiator
James Laughlin is a high performance leadership strategist and executive coach based in Christchurch. A seven time world champion musician, he coaches elite teams and senior leaders, including work with Canterbury Rugby. He hosts the Lead On Purpose podcast and translates mindset science into practical leadership tools. Ali Harper gives […]
Using AI To Make Yourself Irreplaceable
Danu Abeysuriya – Accelerating Humans in the Age of AI Danu Abeysuriya, founder and CTO of Rush Digital, walked on stage with a grin and immediately broke the ice. “When Andre asked me what order I wanted to go in, I really, in hindsight, following the Syrian hostage negotiator was […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
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:
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 […]
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