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Latest Issue – Winter 2026
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 […]
Editor’s Letter – Winter 2026 Issue
“Stepping out from behind your own shadow.” – Alaina Luxmoore, RUSH laina says it almost in passing, right at the end of a conversation about what it actually took to back herself after years of workplaces that quietly and persistently suggested she shouldn’t. It works as a conclusion to an […]
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, […]
Informed Leader
She never intended to build a company. Even now, looking back, Sarah Heal still describes the beginning of Information Leadership as “a bit of a happy accident.” There was no plan, no strategy, and no planned leap into entrepreneurship. It began with a phone call from a friend. It started […]
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 […]
The Human Heart of Large Infrastructure
While Chorus is focused on maintaining the digital infrastructure that powers New Zealand, Chief People Officer Jo Mataira is dedicated to the human elements that power the organisation. Having spent over a decade with the telecommunications giant, Mataira has seen the company through a period of immense structural change, yet […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 inspiration you need for your next home.
Passive Design: The Future of Energy-Efficient Building
Passive design is a concept that has been gaining popularity in recent years as people become more conscious about their impact on the environment. It is a way of designing buildings that maximises the use of natural light, wind and temperature to reduce the need for artificial heating and cooling […]
Stunning Summer Outdoor Living
Summer is all about getting outside and soaking up as much sunshine as you can with the people you care about. To accommodate for this, a beautiful outdoor living area is essential to ensure you can make the most of it in the comfort of your own space. We will […]
Build Your Own Palm Springs Escape
We all live busy and fast paced lives, so home should be a place designed to help us relax and unwind. But what if you could take that a step further, and transport yourself into the tranquil Palm Springs desert lifestyle every time you walk through the door? The […]
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 […]
M2woman Journey To Excellence May 2024 – Executive Summary
In today’s rapidly changing world, finding a moment of calm and clarity is invaluable. The recent M2woman Journey to Excellence event provided just that—an afternoon filled with thoughtful keynotes, engaging insights, and meaningful networking opportunities. Our editorial director opened the event with a reflection on how far we’ve come since […]
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 […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Auckland 16 February 2018 Gallery
On Friday February 16 M2woman celebrated the success of women in business and opened up the floor for discussion of gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace. Over 250 invited guests descended upon the Pullman Hotel for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Media coverage of our first Journey […]
Journey to Excellence – 7 May 2021 Gallery
Journey to Excellence is a half-day forum that focuses on diversity and inclusion. The speakers will be unpacking what diversity and inclusion mean, how they aid in improving company culture and creates high performing teams. Learn more about our upcoming event here. Events You Should Attend Buy Now Buy Now […]
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