A growing number of New Zealand homeowners are considering adopting home automation technology to help with their everyday lives. Surprisingly, older generations are amongst those seeing the most benefit. From appliances that can be controlled through your smartphones to being able to answer your front door a thousand kilometres away, […]
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If you needed any more evidence that gin was a growing category then look no further than Scapegrace Black, which exhausted it’s first 3 months of supply in one day when it got snaffled up by retailers and consumers around the country. The brother-in-law duo behind Scapegrace Black, Mark Neal...
Mikey Ball’s decade long career has taken him around the world and has garnered international acclaim in the process, including “Best International Hotel Bar“, “Best International Bar Team” and “World’s Best Bar”. Back home in New Zealand, he still serves as chief mixologist, as well as East Imperial’s brand ambassador....
We’ve got a well-balanced, easy to make, and refreshing cocktail for you to make this weekend, but first let’s set the scene for the main ingredient, Monkey 47. A drink is always better with a story to accompany it. While we’re just getting into the swing of 2020, our story...
The award-winning NZ gin label, Scapegrace, has come home with a brand new way to enjoy their selection and are sparing no expense in the process. Ready for these summer heatwaves that are flooding over us now, they have released Scapegrace Perfect Gin & Tonic and Perfect Gin & Soda...
Over 600 engaged people joined us at the M2woman Journey to Excellence forum on 18 October at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. Tania Domett from CoGo Research set the scene with her in-depth keynote, before Jason Reynolds from Quantum Movement shared some insights for building a great company culture. Debi […]
Over 600 engaged people joined us at the M2woman Journey to Excellence forum on 18 October at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. Tania Domett from CoGo Research set the scene with her in-depth keynote, before Jason Reynolds from Quantum Movement shared some insights for building a great company culture. Debi […]
Photo Credits: Simon Cartwright Photography for NZW/HBW, Kirsten Simcox for HBW When I received the news that I was invited by Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers to attend the A&P Bayleys Wine Awards Dinner and have the opportunity to learn more about the region and its wines, I was extremely excited and...
Meet Cushla and Leanne, they are sisters who bought side-by-side sections and decided to build next door to each other. We sat down with the sisters, as well as Cushla’s husband Ian, to discuss their experience building new for the first time. LEANNE Leanne had drawn her own plan from...
Those with a taste for luxury know only too well how rare it can be to obtain the very best of the best. And it’s this rarity that makes such items even more desirable. After launching in 2009, the Rolls-Royce Ghost 200EX has become the marque brands most successful motor […]
Downton Abbey The TV sensation that was Downton Abbey is back – this time as a feature-length film – to continue the story of the Crawley family and the servants who work at their sprawling country estate. Bringing back original cast members, Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, as […]
Relive your nineties nostalgia with a nod towards the irreverent fashion precedented by the Spice Girls. With their comeback tour fresh in our minds, we imagine the modernised styles that would take the ticket in 2019. Top image: Versace Style Tips Have fun without being too literal, a touch of […]
Your bathroom vanity is the place you start and end your day, so making it look the best it can possibly be is essential for getting yourself into the right frame of mind first thing in the morning. With that in mind, vanities need careful consideration regarding lighting to help […]
This client was after an ensuite reflecting the style of her home – a renovated Herne Bay villa. The client was after modern touches and tapware but went with the marble looking tiles for that timeless traditional look. Bathrooms By Elite have been creating Auckland’s finest quality bathrooms for over […]
Whether you’re a start-up or an industry leader, investing in the right technology is key to gaining the edge for your business. HP is well known for it’s business equipment to get things done, but they’ve taken things a step further, offering an entire space for you to work in! […]
“They were honest from the start and told us it wasn’t going to be an easy build but did not think twice about jumping into a project on an incredibly steep site. “We’re on Palm Beach. A beautiful spot – just five minutes from the beach.” When Chris Upton and […]
Overdoing the pink thing as a girl need not ruin the hue for you forever. From bright bubblegum to fuchsia and schiaparelli, grown-up shades of pink are back with a vengeance. Pair with lashings of lime green, tobacco brown, burgundy or even top-toe to put your own spin on the […]
Vegas is something different to everyone, it can be off the hook like it was for the dentist on the departing flight to LA who had just done a week long bender on 3 hours sleep. Or it can be an eclectic fine dining tour, with neon lit views of […]
Gut health may not be the sexiest concept on the planet, but keeping yourself healthy surely has to rate somewhere. Probiotics are an excellent way to get healthy bacteria into your system and target any imbalance you’re currently experiencing. Swisse Wellness have had this in mind while developing their new […]
Make your wardrobe work overtime with an array of key pieces that make outfit co-ordination a no brainer. Look to interchangeable separates such as sophisticated suiting, elevated knitwear and lady-like tops for a modern take on corporate cool. Style Tips: Invest in neutral-toned classics and have fun with trend pieces […]
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 […]
A period piece based on the true story of one woman’s fight for recognition for her work after her author husband takes credit for her best-selling books. Moving to Paris after growing up in rural France, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is immersed into the city’s artistic and intellectual scene after marrying Willy. […]
Based on the amazing true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, On the Basis on Sex follows a young Ruth as she fights for equality and to overturn discrimination. It follows the future Supreme Court Justice as she brings a landmark case to the Supreme Court, while also highlighting the love […]
Those who were a fan of Lena Dunham’s semi-autobiographical series Girls will surely be looking forward to her latest work, Camping, where the creative takes a writing and executive producer role behind the camera. Starring Jennifer Garner, the series is based around a group of friends who take a camping […]
Unleash your inner 70’s Dancing Queen. Re-create the iconic Studio 54 era by going bold in lashings of sequins, animal print and leather punctuated by attention grabbing shades of emerald green and fire-engine red- perfect for the party season. Disco Inferno Unleash your inner 70’s Dancing Queen. Re-create the iconic […]
The number of women working in the New Zealand construction industry has doubled in the past 15 years, but like many industries, leadership roles tend to be held by men. There’s a well-known, New Zealand-owned business of scale that is leading change and proudly supporting women into leadership roles in […]
Joie de Vivre Arguably the biggest fragrance launch of 2018, Christian Dior introduces their first fragrance line in 20 years – Joy, 90ml, $285 – a glamorous and lively olfactive interpretation of life’s pleasures. Zesty bergamot and mandarin with soaring florals of rose and jasmine blend into a bed of […]
When we consider what the digitisation of our world has done to us, we are quick to acknowledge brick and mortar stores disappearing and social contact waning. But when we do make contact, when we do unplug, how do we make our first impression count? Can you truly connect with […]
“How would you describe your art?” “In a literal sense it would come under surreal, minimalistic, pop art. I’ve never really done any study into it. ‘Pretty good’, hopefully.” The first thing you learn from artist Richard Parry is his quick wit. His Instagram stories alone are enough to catch […]
Being a conscious consumer is massively important these days. It’s a trend that’s on the rise, and for good reason. Brands need to grow more transparent surrounding their ingredients, and this transparency will only ever be a good thing for everybody. It builds trust, which builds loyalty. We spoke to Danijela […]
On Thursday 24th I found myself at the opening night of Roald Dahl’s Matilda. The first impression I got when entering the Civic was “Damn, I am way under-dressed for this.” The Bachelor (the cool one that everyone liked) and his girlfriend looked good standing around. A child posed on...
I’m not willing to find out for sure, but I have a bad feeling that in the last week I’ve gone through 3 tubs of sour cream. It’s time to shrug off those bad habits and start living a life we actually want to live. No more waking up with...
Specialising has taken my business to the next level. My goal is to have a small base of exceptional clients. This year I’ve made some significant business decisions to achieve it. The last 10 years I’ve acquired thousands of clients. I can’t provide that many people with a high level...
Last night’s premiere of Atomic Blonde saw the red carpet rolled out at the theater in Potsdamer Platz, Berlin. Among the Hollywood stars in attendance was leading actress Charlize Theron, who dazzled in her revealing Dior top and skirt with Messika jewelry. As if her statuesque height wasn’t accentuated enough as it was her outfit was completed by a pair of stilettos....
I’ve recently started diving into WatchMe to see what the local entertainment scene has to offer. I mean, everyone’s got Netflix, but when the boss isn’t looking I’m not going to have enough time to slyly binge watch Sense 8 only to find they’ve canceled it anyway. Sorry, I digress....
Calling all foodies, NZ’s biggest food event is back so get ready to get stocked up at The Food Show! Taking place at ASB Showgrounds from 27 – 30 July 2017, The Food Show Auckland will showcase the freshest, trendiest and most inspiring produce and ingredients around. Whether you’re into craft […]
What inspired you to write Lucky Boy, and what is the significance of its title? I’d heard about immigrant parents stuck in detention centres as their children were being adopted away from them, and I was struck first by the very fact that this was happening – that this could...
We caught up with wine geek and entrepreneur Anong Klinyoo to talk about culture, wine, and how she got started at being a sommelier. Anong Klinyoo founded A-LLURE, a wine distributor that has made it possible for Kiwis to have an authentic Thai wine experience. When you’re done reading the...
Recently I had the honour of talking to sommelier Anong Klinyoo who founded A-LLURE, a wine distributor that has made it possible for Kiwis to have an authentic Thai wine experience. There’s a wine for everything, and that includes Asian fusion food. As an aside Klinyoo shared with me 9 dishes and their...
