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Latest Issue – Winter 2026
Dua Lipa Shining
Dua Lipa rocked the 2026 Brit Awards looking as incredible as ever. As an ambassador of Bvlgari, it was unsurprising she was sporting some of their most decadent pieces. For the occasion, she chose an iconic High Jewellery Serpenti necklace, paired with two High Jewellery Serpenti rings that perfectly complement […]
Outside In
There is a reason indoor-outdoor living never really goes out of style. Done well, it gives you the best of both worlds: the comfort, polish and intimacy of a beautifully considered interior, with the freshness, light and unrestrained ease of the natural world. Sometimes, that means drawing greenery, daylight and […]
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 […]
The Billion Dollar Leadership Journey
For Michelle Herlihy, CEO of Speirs Finance Group, leadership begins and ends with people. Michelle runs a near $1 billion lending business that supports thousands of New Zealand companies, yet when she describes her role, the financial metrics come second. The real work, she says, is human. “I would sum […]
Leadership, the Four Cs, and Rethinking the Path to Success
As the CEO of Skills Group, Rosanne Graham oversees a national education provider that spans 27 industries, serves 23 thousand learners, and is reshaping itself for a future defined by both human capability and technological change and is helping create the future of industry leaders of tomorrow. In the role […]
Order in Chaos – Kristy Brown’s Journey to Leading One of ANZ’s Largest Tech Partners.
Fusion5 is a big ship. It began as a small Wellington venture and has grown into a trans-Tasman technology services company of around a thousand people. It implements core platforms, runs managed services, integrates data so decisions move faster, and is increasingly known for getting AI out of slide decks […]
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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 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 […]
How To Make This Gujarati Chicken Curry
The Gujarati classic chicken curry. A dish often served when the family come together to share a meal. A classic Sunday lunch served with hot roti (rotli). Serves: 4 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (1kg), cut into pieces 3 tablespoons oil 5 whole […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Interior Inspo: Winter Retreat
Get cozy by the fireplace with charming cabin-esque surrounds. Shag pile, fleece and wooly fabrics snuggle up against warm woods and bursts of golds and russet to create a cocoon of comfort. Style Tip: An element of playful kitsch keeps the look fun and modern. Image of the Daily Sofa […]
Living Object Appreciation
Craft a corner perfect for displaying artful finds. Utilising a decadent, wintry palette of Blush, Merlot and Alabaster, Resene paints help create a moody yet tranquil space for a moment’s reflection. Image by Resene: Wall in Resene Cashmere, floor in Resene Quarter Rakaia. Chill out in this relaxed urban haven […]
2025 Colour of the Year Is Our Dessert Of Choice
For 2025, the Pantone Colour Institute has named PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as their Colour of the Year! This warming, rich brown is described as “nurturing us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort”—and we can see why. Mocha Mousse brings […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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:
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 […]
Friday 15 February 2019 Forum Gallery
Friday 15 February, 2019 Cordis Hotel, Auckland> The Panelists Vanessa Sorenson Enterprise Director at Microsoft Vanessa has more than two decades’ experience in the New Zealand tech sector. She joined Microsoft New Zealand in 2017 as Enterprise Director, overseeing a large portfolio of business customers and sales teams after a […]
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