Some researchers are targeting artificial foods as a leading public health problem. As with so many dietary issues, though, the evidence tells a more nuanced tale. After decades of searching, many scientists believe they have finally pinned down the main problem with our modern diets—the factor driving ever-escalating rates of […]
Photography by Jake Hoare My earliest memories of a car are my mum’s bright orange MINI. In the days before child seats the kids would rattle around in the back without a care. My eldest sister sat her driving test in that car. In those days it was ‘one-and-done’, a […]
Developing Leadership, Resilience and Personal Growth Friday 31 May 2024 Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland See Pricing Options Developing Leadership, Resilience and Personal Growth Join us at our next event: Friday 31 May 2024 Auckland Book Now M2woman Journey to Excellence develops Leadership, Resilience and Personal Growth to help people thrive. […]
It is a right for all New Zealanders—especially wahine and their tamariki—to feel safe in their homes. Unfortunately sometimes this isn’t the case. To feel safe and secure is a right that everyone should hold. According to a report published by The Guardian last year, in New Zealand, police attend […]
The crowd bursts into fits of laughter. Ali Wong has just told a rip-roaringly funny joke in her 2016 critically-acclaimed Netflix comedy special, Ali Wong: Baby Cobra. Something about Fancy Asians versus Jungle Asians. It’s Ali Wong’s signature dry, self-deprecating humour, and her audience is lapping it up. Several months […]
Hannah McQueen likes a big goal. The more audacious the better, and preferably several big hairy ones at once. Right now, the personal finance expert and founder of enable.me is re-writing her best-selling book, training for the Berlin marathon, establishing a farm, and working on growing the business from helping […]
One of the most popular assets women invest in, is bricks and mortar – property in other words. It may be a humble abode, to house you and your family. Alternatively, it might be an investment property, chosen to fund your retirement. Irrespective of what we spend our dosh on, […]
I don’t think a year in the last decade has promised to disrupt digital marketing as much as this one. The rate of change and availability of new tools and automation are changing the game. Here are my top 6 things to consider when embarking on your strategy for 2024: […]
The only thing that overshadows world-renowned couture designer, Guo Pei is her own work. Named one of Times 100 most influential people, she is trusted with dressing A-Listers and royalty alike for the world stage when she isn’t blazing new paths in fashion. She is the talent behind Rihanna’s trailing […]
Homegrown, DIY, up-and-coming music just does something to the soul. It energises it, almost. From DIY bedroom musician to one of the rising stars in Aotearoa’s music scene, hanbee is one of those artists that you can’t stop listening to. Having recently been nominated at the 2023 Rolling Stone Aotearoa […]
Add a touch of natural luxury to your living space or someone else’s with Wild Poppies Floristry and Gifts, New Zealand’s number one premium florist. Their online store extends the beauty of bespoke arrangements nationwide, ensuring a touch of nature’s elegance reaches every corner of New Zealand. For Auckland locals, […]
For the last ten years we’ve watched Sarah and Otis Frizzell grow their brainchild, The Lucky Taco together on Ponsonby Road and beyond with one of New Zealand’s very first gourmet food trucks. On the strength of great tasting tacos every time it’s become its own brand, launching their award-winning […]
Venture capital might not be a mainstream occupation choice for many just yet, but it is one of the main support arms of innovation, new sectors, and a tech industry that is second only to dairy as an export earner for the country. It’s also an industry that is collaborative […]
At last, Summer is here! And not a moment too soon after the seemingly endless Big Wet we’ve suffered through this year! So, at last we’re going to have the chance to slip the shades and sunscreen on and break out the barbeque on that long-neglected deck. It’s also the […]
Thinking back to the Work From Home era of 2020-21 is a complicated cocktail of emotions. On one hand it was boring, relaxing and at times an interesting change of pace. All of this was coloured of course by a stormcloud of existential dread over our own mortality and job […]
Twenty-seven names has just rolled out its Spring/Summer 2023/24 collection, ‘Visions of Love’, with a cheeky salute to the joys and jumbles of summertime. Leading the pack is the ‘Someday Dress,’ which is as much a fashion statement as it is a nod to the universal summer experience of wanting […]
Born in 2001, Raquel Abolins-Reid grew up with music in her bones, for sure. A Churton Park-native, her early life was spent dancing and signing herself up for talent shows in the local mall. Her family (all music lovers with an eclectic mix of tastes) had massively influenced her—also Beyonce, […]
Whether it’s walking the red carpet to her next premiere, receiving numerous awards for her work, or talking to the press with that beautiful grin on her face, eyes wide and sparkling, Margaret Qualley has this unique ability to stay grounded, poised and ready to tackle just about anything. She’s […]
Big Swiss By Jean Beagin A brilliantly original and funny novel about a sex therapist’s transcriptionist who falls in love with a client while listening to her sessions. When they accidentally meet in real life, an explosive affair ensues. Bold, outlandish, and filled with irresistible characters, Big Swiss is both […]
Bri DiMattina is a second-generation Italian-Kiwi, a home gardener and trained chef who inherited her love of good food from her chef mother and her Italian nonna. After a career in the food industry, Bri moved to Māngere Bridge with her son and partner. There she began growing a […]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects over 4,100 New Zealanders and millions worldwide, and each one is a life altered forever by the chronic and unpredictable neurological disease that affects the central nervous system. Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed, and the average age […]
On November 12, 1993, an inaugural eight-person tournament with no weight class, no time limits, no judges and very few rules took place in Denver, Colorado, which would forever change the landscape of the martial arts world. It would determine the superior fighter in any and every fighting style […]
I often reflect on my life and time on this earth. I realise how much I have changed over the last decade—let alone four and a half decades—and how many of life’s lessons I have learnt. You can choose your attitude and how you respond to things. Whilst not […]
Having recently spent ten days in Hawaii I was reminded of the spirit of the Hawaiian people – their warmth, friendliness, their genuine interest in others and the respect for each other and each other’s property. I must say it took me most of my break to accept that […]
Three Kiwi women used investing to help secure a rewarding future and unlock possibilities. Growing an inheritance Hailey* Growing future wealth and learning investing in the process. When Hailey turned 21, she took over an investment portfolio which she had inherited from her grandparents, who had passed away […]
Ah, Springtime… As the chill of winter fades and we start to feel the growing warmth of the sun on our skin, in the words of comedian Robin Williams, it’s “nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” but amidst the resurgence of life outside, a familiar ritual beckons – spring cleaning. […]
There’s something about the notion of sailing the seas and visiting exotic destinations that will move us in ways that local travel simply can’t replicate. And what better way to do this than in the company of world-class hospitality? Luxury cruises of the modern age are far more than just […]
From the moment you step off the cobbled lane into the rough-hewn mass punctuated with a constellation of sleek, irregularly-shaped windows, it’s clear that The Hotel Britomart is much, much more than just your regular city hotel. It seems its creators – the same folks that curated the heritage precinct […]
The so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution has ushered in a bold new era of AI, machine learning, robotics, and nanotechnology – of cutting-edge cyber-physical systems tasked with forging new ways of integrating technology with human life and society at large. While we can all appreciate the potential a new civilisational storyline […]
Good friends are hard to find but Anna Mulvaney and Tom Fleetwood have one who is right up there in the mates’ stakes. Not only did she put them in contact with the owners of their first house in Auckland (a villa they bought through private sale) but when she […]
Nestled within the commune of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, between Monaco and Menton, in the South-East Côte d’Azur region of France, a stunning villa sits on the cliff-side, almost teetered too close to the edge, as though one small breeze will push it over. If anything, it looks as though from a dream—its […]
Best Foot Forward Creative Director Sarah Street has amplified her voice in the local footwear market with a captivating exploration into proportion and balance with her latest collection from Bronwyn. Collection Four is a meticulously curated release of minimalist pieces focusing on boots alongside flats, marking the brand’s first foray […]
Trends in food may come and go, however baking with excess is forever. The idea of balance goes out the kitchen window when sugar, cream and butter are on the ingredients list, and the philosophy of ‘more is more’ is one followed by sweet tooths the world over. Petra Galler […]
Connecting for Wellness SALA, the popular Auckland-based multidisciplinary movement studio, has expanded its space to cater to the increased demand for wellness post-pandemic. Founder Sarah Lindsay’s vision for SALA has always been “to offer a space for people to move, unwind, and connect” and the extension marks a significant step […]
Producing a film isn’t for the faint-hearted. It takes a lot of patience, hard-work and determination. Producers have the delicacy and perfectionism of the greatest love poet and the stamina and determination of a highly-skilled artisan. It was American director Robert Rodriguez (famous for the 1996 Tarantino flick, From Dusk […]
Sometimes you have to shake things up and be bold to make it happen. We are certainly living in turbulent times which are causing us to reconsider how we do things as a global community, so why not how we ourselves persue our dreams? As Albert Einsten is quoted as […]
A Journey to Change You may have heard of our M2woman Journey to Excellence Live Forums, an immersive event where a lineup of successful people in business discuss the issues and solutions to achieving diversity and addressing ESG issues in the workplace. Currently up to its fourteenth series, our next […]
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 […]
Sixty-odd years ago, the animated TV sitcom The Jetsons posited a template for a shiny technology-driven future, which may not have been a wholly serious work of futurology but fast-forward to today, and it actually wasn’t too far off. While the likes of Rosie the robot maid aren’t hitting the […]
