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Latest Issue – Winter 2026
The new Crowning Glory of Queenstown Resorts
Queenstown has just welcomed it’s newest five-star luxury alpine sanctuary. Perched overlooking the Shotover River by Arthur’s Point sits the Coronet Ridge Resort, an intimate retreat that mixes impeccable hospitality with the rugged beautiful views the South Island is famous for. Queenstown has just welcomed its newest five-star luxury alpine […]
High Jewellery Wish List
2026 is in full swing and so are the fashion houses as they release one incredible collection after another. A running theme through many of these collections is a fascination with the high fashion of the ‘30s and ‘40s. Of course, many of these collections are rejecting convention entirely and […]
Here’s Your Winter 2026 Beauty Essentials
A definitive briefing on the season’s most significant drops, delivering the innovation and artistry needed to elevate your routine. Gloss Guard The shift toward glass hair and structural integrity has redefined the modern wash-day, prioritising mirror-like shine and deep-fibre repair. Focusing on internal repair, the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate range, […]
How Curiosity Shapes a Leader – Hannah Walton’s Metlifecare Journey
People often talk about leadership in terms of scale. The size of a business. The size of a transformation. The size of a mandate. But for Hannah Walton, the most meaningful measure is not scale at all. It is the human experience behind the numbers. It is how older New […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.
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 […]
Unveiling the Perfect Blend at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2023
The Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival is back and bringing us another season of International movie magic. Adding more sparkle to this dazzling event is Spy Valley Wines, the official wine sponsor, back for another year. Spy Valley are truly a team of movie buffs, with some Spy Valley […]
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.
Which Of These House Designs Match Your Lifestyle?
Home is where the heart is, so ensuring your home is right for your heart, lifestyle and personality is important. When looking at existing house designs it’s really important to consider your lifestyle and future needs. A new build can easily be designed for your current and future needs, whereas […]
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 […]
Give Your Home the Bridgerton Treatment With These 5 Interior & Living Inspirations
Bridgerton is a lesson in excess. Season 1 alone had 7,500 clothing items custom made for its eight episodes. All of these created a colour harmony that made every frame a painting. Individual families and homes also carried a colour motif that not only told the viewer subconsciously which house […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Friday 26 October Forum Gallery
Our 3rd Journey to Excellence in pictures…
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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