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) […]
We might be a little bit biased toward the new 2023 BMW M2, but we are excited to share that this anticipated release has landed in style. We had the opportunity to explore this automotive masterpiece, courtesy of Auckland City BMW and East Auckland BMW and it really is a […]
Kristina Price, Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners, takes us through the current economic landscape, the impact of a recession on investing and also the opportunities. It seems like it’s hard to go past a newspaper these days without getting into a panic attack about the state of the world […]
The world of finance can be a confusing and intimidating place, especially for those who are just starting out. This is particularly true for women, who often face additional obstacles and barriers when it comes to investing and financial planning. However, as Haley van Leeuwen, an investment adviser with Craigs […]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been important topics of discussion across various industries in recent years, including in the investment world. Investors are recognising the market potential of DEI and the positive impact it can have on companies’ bottom lines but we are still on a journey. “More and […]
Tax Management New Zealand (TMNZ) is the tax pooling industry leader and also a pioneer in the realm of corporate social responsibility. TMNZ has been on a purpose-driven journey since its inception in 2003 and this ramped up even more when the company’s founders, Ian and Wendy Kuperus, made the […]
Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Wairarapa’s Palliser Bay, Wharekauhau Country Estate embodies a dreamy fusion of luxury, relaxation, and nature. The 3,000-acre property, named “place of knowledge” in te reo Māori, provides discerning travelers with the ultimate Kiwi getaway, combining a warm, personalized service with the untamed beauty of […]
Over the years, we have become more separate from the original source of the food we eat. This is understandable as it is so easy to pop to the supermarket and grab something prepackaged, pre-cut, pre-cooked and prepared, and generally in a state that is so removed from its original […]
The Hotel Britomart, located in the heart of downtown waterfront Auckland, has only been around for a couple of years but it has already cemented itself as an award-winning icon of sustainable luxury. If that sounds like an impossible oxymoron they have somehow cracked it and the world has taken […]
There are multiple forces forging the future of industries and how we work in them. Not only is new technology like AI, quantum computing and increasing physical automation changing our relationship with our jobs, but there are of course new cultural and social considerations that a global pandemic has cast […]
It’s 2022, we have entered a new progressive age where we are all conscious about diversity and representation right? Well sort of. But it’s complex, even the best intentions can see flippant tokenization of cultures. And while it might be important for the likes of a pan-Asian front to fight […]
How a New Zealand company is disrupting giving Business profits and philanthropic pursuits might seem diametrically opposed, but lately there have been some business pioneers that are proving that business in itself doesn’t have to be a Gordon Gekko-style ‘greed is good, profit at all cost’ affair. Yvon Chouinard, the […]
For some weird reason, every year as we start getting into Christmas party season, I’m always reminded of The Office Christmas specials – the two-part series finale episodes of the awkward British mockumentary comedy television series that propelled Ricky Gervais into the limelight and onto the Golden Globes stage to […]
It’s often not a subject that makes for everyday conversation, but savings, investments and superannuation have a fundamental bearing on our quality of life for ourselves and our families for the future. In spite of the introduction of KiwiSaver and an increase in education, there are still hurdles for many […]
It’s 2022 and most of us are carrying devices around that give us an almost instantaneous gateway to nearly all of the content that has ever been generated by humankind. We can watch videos about making resin coffee tables, join in on a Harvard lecture, we can access NASA satellite […]
More and more consumers are becoming conscious about the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact of their purchases, creating opportunities for companies to create sustainable long term businesses whilst having a positive impact on the world. It’s not just consumers either. Stakeholders and investors are increasingly factoring in a company’s […]
What’s our working from home policy? Are we losing productivity by not having people in the office? Can I still have some days where I log into Zoom in my pyjamas? Yes, there are a lot of questions for employees and employers at the moment about navigating the future of […]
Photographer Leeroy Te Hira @leeroy.t | Stylist Tara Riddell | MU/Hair Annabel Barton | Clothing c/o Poepke Sydney Australia and Chelsea’s own Jewellery Chelsea’s own Chelsea Winstanley has enough film awards and accolades for one individual lifetime. Her work as a producer and director has earned her an Academy Award […]
What’s our WFH policy? Are we losing productivity by not having people in the office? Can I still have some days where I log into Zoom in my pyjamas? Yes, there are a lot of questions for employees and employers at the moment about navigating the future of work. And […]
Environmental, Social and Governance factors are becoming increasingly important for companies, investors and stakeholders, but sometimes it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Our Journey to Excellence expert, Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners talks us through the ABCs of ESG and why it […]
Over her 15 year career at Penfolds, Zöe Warrington has become one of Australasia’s most trusted wine experts. With a role that touches all aspects of the famous Penfolds brand and winemaking, Zöe is also a caretaker of the history of one the region’s oldest winemakers. Zöe shares with us […]
Whether you are cellaring or celebrating, you can’t go wrong with one of the Penfold’s offerings. But if you are one of those people who like the limited edition version of things, Penfolds has you covered. Penfolds G3 A good wine can be a wonderful homage to a certain time […]
For some reason, a lot of us are still having trouble talking about money, let alone learning about it. This is really unfortunate given that there are few subjects that have as much bearing on our future wellbeing than financial literacy. Twenty-three-year-old podcaster, Sarah Kelsey, is on a mission to […]
Terroir is an important factor in the wine world. The concept that the variables from a particular region, the soil conditions, terrain, hydrology, climate and so on help to create a certain regional profile. But there are times when the concept of capturing the essence of a place goes that […]
While it can be easy to be sidetracked by bits of negative social media sentiment and anecdotal conversation about the state of the economy and small businesses, it’s important also to look at the data. And the Xero Small Business Index provides an in-depth month by month dataset of New […]
Fashion Designer, Business Founder, Seminal Overachiever, Claudia Li has cemented herself as an icon within the international fashion scene, with the likes of Michelle Obama, Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid wearing her designs. Now back in New Zealand and collaborating with Comvita, Claudia Li shares with us her process of […]
Glass Vice is a wonderful example of the power of asking why something couldn’t be done differently and then going out and doing it. Not only have they innovated an industry with their glass balustrade fixing system, but they have created a global family business. Co-Founder Jane Allen gives us […]
New Zealand company Luma Analytics is on a mission to “accelerate the world’s understanding of the power of data, and provide the tools to unlock its value.” In just over three and half years, their insights have unlocked potential for some of New Zealand’s largest companies, as well as a […]
Regardless of your section style and outlook, here are some inspiring ideas to help you to get the very best out of your location with the genius design, architecture and building of these end-to-end Box design and build projects. Beach Life – Small Footprint, Massive Views In Piha This compact […]
I have a strange pastime of standing at a location and imagining what was happening there at certain points throughout time. This kind of temporal daydreaming doesn’t make for the best social interactions, especially when out and about with friends, but it amuses me. Think about it for a moment. […]
For The Love of Bees is a charitable trust that really love bees, obviously, but for very good reason. Bees are a vital part of their work, creating a system of self-sustaining urban farms that cultivate quality food for local people through regenerative horticultural practices. Through these sites FTLOB create […]
Chilean born Patricia Miranda-Taylor, winemaker at Wither Hills, has worked across eleven winemaking countries before settling in New Zealand. Using this unique global perspective, Patricia shares with us her views on what makes New Zealand wine so special and how we can further cement our position in the world. […]
When Nicola Taylor left the corporate world to start her family, she couldn’t have imagined that within five years she would be leading a successful tax-technology company, disrupting traditional approaches to paying tax through pioneering technology. In the years since Tax Traders was dreamed up over the kitchen table with […]
New Zealand has an important relationship with its Pacific Island neighbours, but it has not always been a good one. While New Zealand relied on labour from the Pacific to work the farms during World War 2 and then to assist in New Zealand’s growing industries in the 50s, 60s […]
Pharmacist, technologist, and entrepreneur Greg Macpherson has become an expert in the ageing process at a cellular level and in fact, he wrote the book on it with, “Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging: to live your healthiest life.”. But he is not just talking about the science that is […]
Being told as an 8-year-old that you have what it takes to one day represent your country at your sport might be a thing that some people shrug off as an impossibility, but New Zealand paraswimmer, Sophie Pascoe, followed through. She has in fact represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth […]
The medicinal use of cannabis goes back thousands of years and while there has been a century of restrictions and stigma around this contentious crop, recent legalisation of medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has provided the opportunity for companies to apply for a licence to locally grow and develop quality […]
Polymath Nuwanthie Samarakone has the sort of CV that would give most overachievers a flush of envy. As well as helping the career pathways of graduates with her company ICE, she is an investor in impact-focused startups and an independent director for a wide range organisations, including Tourism Talent, a […]
Lani Fogelberg left her role at one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent commercial finance brokerage firms to take a step back from the corporate world and seek greater balance in life. Using her expertise in complex problem-solving, strategy and growth initiatives, she launched her own consulting firm. In the current New […]
The importance of unbiased journalism has been highlighted over recent years, of course with certain examples of voter manipulation and fake news. At the same time, the industry has faced unprecedented pressure from disruptive forces and new business models. It’s not all bad news though. We might still continue to […]
