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Latest Issue – Spring 2026
Lucky Lucky – Sylvester’s High Winter ’26 collection
Sylvester’s High Winter ’26 collection is out and this season is themed around luck. Primarily because this marks the fashion house’s first full year of running. So far they’ve released eight collections and they have no intention of slowing down. I just want to know what the dog’s name is.
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 – Finding Family
Seen by millions of people in more than 60 cities each year, the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 invites viewers to step outside the news cycle and think critically about important topics in our world. This year’s curated selection we’ve brought you explores family, grief, and overcoming adversity. It can […]
A Fast No Is Sometimes the Kindest Answer
If there were an Olympic sport for politely following up proposals, I’d quietly fancy my chances of making the podium. One of the more unexpected lessons I’ve learnt since starting my own consultancy is that some of the biggest projects I’ve ever “won” have never actually begun. Most new opportunities […]
Leadership Beyond Job Title
Jodie King is the Chief People Officer at One New Zealand, and leads a team responsible for the culture, capability and performance of circa 2,500 employees, while also helping steer one of the company’s boldest ambitions to become one of the most AI-enabled telcos in the world. It is a […]
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 […]
Leadership Doesn’t Stand Still
Justine Gladwell-Hunt’s career has been anything but predictable. Moving from the UK to New Zealand, taking on roles across different industries, running a marathon on a whim with barely ten weeks of training, and most recently stepping into the role of National Compliance Manager at Raine & Horne New Zealand, […]
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Honing Her Craft
Widely respected winemaker, Wendy Stuckey has spent years honing her craft and refining her gifted palate around the globe, and today can be found championing the Spy Valley Wines style deep in the Waihopa Valley as their Chief Winemaker. M2woman sat down with Wendy to get an insight into the […]
Drop Everything: Auckland Just got a Lindt Chocolate Shop
Once upon a time I had to travel all the way to Sydney to acquire Lindt hot chocolate as a gift to win the heart of my partner. Now Aucklanders need only drive… Pretty much the entire way to the airport to visit Chocolate Mecca. Located at the brand new […]
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 […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Interior Design Inspo: Farm to Table
Get your 5+ a day with a good helping of objects inspired by the spoils of the earth. Cheerful and vibrant, have a little fun with this zesty trend that trades classic florals for fruits and veggies. Style Tip. Perfect for an early autumn dinner spread, dress a table end […]
Interior Design Inspo: Mirror Mirror
Time for a little self reflection? Introduce sleek, sculptural pieces in mirrored and metallic fabrications into the home for a truly modern aesthetic. Style Tip A stand out piece in brushed steel or mirrored chrome makes an impact against natural textiles. Image of the Mirror Wardrobe, $4820 from Mr and […]
It Takes Two Baby
In a bold tango between colour and form, the Cucina Frame by FANTIN makes bright mustard yellow and terracotta brown look like they’ve always been best friends. The room is a masterpiece of contrast, with the deep, earthy tones of the walls providing a warm embrace to the sunny pop […]
Movement as the Language of Resilience
Mariele Klering – Movement as the Language of Resilience Mariele Klering stood on the Journey to Excellence stage to share a deeply personal story about resilience. But she quickly made it clear that this was not going to be a theoretical discussion. “What do you do when thinking stops helping? […]
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 […]
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
Journey to Excellence – 20 November 2020 Gallery
Diversity & InclusioN + ESG This forum discusses the issues that matter. Experts share experiences, advice and the latest insights. Learn More The Importance of Companies Understanding Their ESG Metrics for Investors and Stakeholders. Learn More The Connection Between Physical, Mental & Business Performance. Learn More […]
How to Lead A Multi-Generational Workforce – Laurent Sylvester
Laurent Sylvestre’s engaging mix of humour and heartfelt sincerity provided fresh insights into leading a multi-generational workforce, a topic that hits home in today’s diverse workplaces. Laurent’s journey to founding The Human Perspective started on April 1, 2020. No, it wasn’t an April Fool’s joke—it was a mission with a […]
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