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Dominating the Silver Screen
With the release of Fire And Ash Scarlett Johansson has been dethroned as the highest paid actress of all time by Zoe Saldana. Zoe Saldana has got a stake in a few major franchises which boosts her profile. She shares a slice of Marvel movies with Scarlett as well as […]
The World’s Hottest Hot Spots
It’s been a pretty hot summer in New Zealand for the most part but if you like your summer escapes even more stifling or you want a serious antidote to the upcoming winter, here’s a quick travel guide to the global fringes of thermal endurance. Fifteen locations that represent the […]
Recline With Taylor
Summer has been really packing it in early this year. So why not start looking forward to more snuggly outfits a little early with Taylor who are spinning up their Winter 2026 collection with Recline by taylor, a capsule cotton-cashmere collection. For Winter 2026, Taylor explores the Latin word Lacuna, […]
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. […]
Vanessa Leishman – Chief Risk Officer at AA Insurance
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? My perspective on leadership has evolved a lot over time. Early in my career, I was focused on proving myself – delivering results, building credibility, and trying to be the smartest person in the room. It […]
Redesigning Infrastructure and Leadership in New Zealand
When talking to Tracey Ryan, you quickly get the sense she has lived several careers in one lifetime. Chief Executive of Aurecon New Zealand, she sits at the intersection of engineering, infrastructure and national strategy, but her story starts a long way from project boards and government forums. It begins […]
Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.
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 […]
Everywhere to Eat This Summer
What’s On the Board The new seasonal menu has landed at Jervois Steak House, celebrating the best and freshest produce of spring and summer. New dishes include a Savannah rib eye on the bone (a new cut, perfect for sharing), a black tiger prawn cocktail with Marie Rose, avocado and […]
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 […]
The inspiration you need for your next home. Sponsored by G.J. Gardner.
Making Your Home Design Unique To You
G.J. Gardner has an extensive range of home plans to suit all kinds of families and lifestyles. What makes them different, however, is GJ’s plans give you real flexibility as they are designed using a system that allows them to be easily modified, without incurring huge expense, making your home […]
Spring Fever: The Colours that are Making a Splash this Season
The arrival of spring is synonymous with a sense of renewal and rejuvenation as nature starts to awaken and we see some of the most uplifting colours on display, offering up the perfect opportunity to get inspired and breathe new life into our interior spaces. According to the lore of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Building & Maintaining Resilience
Cynthia Hunefeld – Building Resilience Through Science, Humour and Purpose Cynthia Hunefeld, founder of Evithe Biotechnology and an award-winning scientist, has dedicated her work to creating groundbreaking plant-based treatments for inflammation. At the Journey to Excellence event, she stood before the audience and said, “I just flew back from the […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Journey To Excellence – 27 Oct 2023 Photo Gallery
M2woman Journey to Excellence, with Craigs Investment Partners brought to you by SRW, Tax Management New Zealand, and Waitiri Creek Wines, was held in Auckland on the 27th of October, 2023 to celebrate the resilience of individuals and organisations in pursuit of excellence and the potential to do good while […]
Journey To Excellence – 26 May 2023 Photo Gallery
M2woman Journey to Excellence, with Craigs Investment Partners brought to you by Auckland City BMW, East Auckland BMW, Charles Heidsieck, Spy Valley Wines, SRW, and Tax Management New Zealand brought together a wide range of industry leaders, professionals, and change-makers to explore the realms of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) […]
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 […]
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