If there are rulebooks for how you create gyms and nightclubs, the founder of Playground Fitness, Rhys Jolly, has obviously got them confused. Neon purple slogan lights, prints of famous rappers, black walls and blackened windows might be perfectly at home in a nightclub in central London, but Rhys Jolly has put them in Auckland’s […]
Big watch name, Seiko, have noticed an issue arise in the world and they want to lend a helping hand in collaboration with aquanaut-filmmaker and ocean conservationist, Fabien Cousteau, to fix it. Fabien, the grandson of famed naval officer and scientist, Jacques Cousteau, is brand ambassador for Seiko’s Prospex dive watch and is deeply passionate […]
While many of us will start the year planning our resolutions, by a few months in we often find our fitness goals going out the window. But no fear, we here at M2 are going to keep you motivated to develop positive habits and stick to them. We spoke to Rhys Jolly from Playground Fitness […]
Running is a great hobby or exercise routine. It has a wealth of benefits. Cardiovascular health is essential to waylay a stream of illnesses and problems. Founded in 2007, GetRunning is a New Zealand-born group that helps people to fall back in love with running. The founder, Gaz Brown, got the idea to start GetRunning […]
Last year over 29,000 people and counting signed up to take part in the Round the Bays run. To help out with the sheer scale of the run Under Armour has now become a proud partner of the event for the next three years, encouraging Kiwis with their mission of making you better. For those […]
On the day that we are going to print with this issue, there was a new report released that has found that New Zealand’s space sector contributed $1.69 billion to the economy in the last financial year and employs 12,000 people. This was, of course, timely given who is on our cover. The Minister for […]
The Singapore Changi Airport is one of the largest airport hubs in Southeast Asia. It has also been voted the number one best airport in the world via Skytrax for the the past several years running! The Singapore airport has an impressive array of features: A ‘free’ cinema, a butterfly garden, an everyday spa, and […]
Georgia May Jagger may have got a leg up on fame via her Rockstar dad, but she can wow a crowd on her own terms, as is the case at the recent MontBlanc (Red) Launch event at the Boutique Champs-Elysees in Paris. “I think when your parents are as rebellious as mine were, it’s difficult […]
Recently, Qiddiya Investment Company announced their plans for the next big thing to come out of Saudi Arabia. A new theme park, called Six Flags Qiddya, is to be the epicentre of entertainment for a new city that is being built outside of the main financial hub of SA. It’s set to contain all the […]
Get ready for the final final showdown between the Resistance and the First Order in the most ancient of match ups. Their weapons are the generations of knowledge that have led up to this moment and the skills they’ve picked up in their journey across the stars. We’re also left with the hint that maybe […]
The world’s most talked about space corporation, SpaceX, have consistently stayed in the public eye after they announced their plans to shoot rockets to Mars. To be honest, when the news dropped, there was a mixture of belief and speculation that Elon might’ve been smoking the stuff him and Joe Rogan shared on Rogan’s infamous […]
Deep State By Chris Hauty As if we didn’t have enough fiction in the news, Deep State takes all the conspiracies and makes them a reality. When the White House Chief of Staff is found dead, it kicks off a chain of events where no one can be trusted. The Deep State is real and […]
Ever since skating became the cool thing to do in the late 40’s, skateboarding has been a much loved pastime for young folk alike. The trusty design has ebbed and flowed to meet the needs of the riders with bigger noses and kicktails, deck upturns, and concaves. Industrial Taiwenese designer, Chia-Wei Chen wanted to take […]
What are the top three things on your bucket list? I dream of taking the family back to my roots and visiting the islands of Samoa & Niue, where my parents were born. Learning more about my mother tongue, the language(s) of our origins. Engaging with my children in our mother tongue would be such […]
What are the top three things on your bucket list? Travel through Russia in style with a personal guide taking us to places that most travellers don’t get the opportunity to see. Take my whole extended family, including brother, sister, cousins, parents, nieces, nephews, in-laws etc. to the Maldives to share a holiday together. We […]
What’s your morning routine? Meditation for 15 minutes as I wake up. Then I check my emails, news alerts, etc. Then head over to the gym for a quick workout. What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? It doesn’t matter where you’ve started. What matters is where you finish. Take a good look […]
Photo Credit: Dorte Mandrup , Renderings by MIR On the rugged coasts of Andøya, barely 300km from the Arctic Circle, is the small town of Andenes. It isn’t visited by much, except the migrating whales who pass by its dramatic shores. To truly give people a chance to see them from dry land, Danish architecture […]
Photo credit: The Big Picture This might be pie in the sky dreaming currently, but the design for a smart forest city by Stefano Boeri Architetti for Grupo Karim is an inspiring one. You’d probably recognise the studio’s other designs, where nature and architecture are always allies, rather than uneasy foes. The concept itself covers […]
Finding a way to describe oneself in music can sometimes be as easy as flicking a light on and off. When a musician first sits with their guitar and notebook, they can so easily ignite fresh lyrics and rhythms to make a sound that is uniquely theirs. Some artists ride this wave well. Others play […]
Opening an article with a quote is a pretty cliché of way of introing a piece, but when I was pondering about what it means to be a ‘Man of the Year’, I kept coming back to Theodore Roosevelt’s famous, ‘Man in the Arena’ quote. The full quote is pretty damn powerful and worth a […]
After work on Wednesday 16 October, M2 and HP teamed up discuss the exponential changes in the future of the way we will work. Sixty-five percent of children now entering primary school will hold jobs that currently don’t exist. (Source: World Economic Forum) This event also doubled as the NZ launch of the powerful and […]
Chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, father and new Samsung ambassador, Josh Emett, has achieved a lot in his life already, but by the way that he maximises his time, we can be sure that there is more to come. What’s your morning routine? My morning routine is quite tough at the moment. The boys train four days […]
After work on Wednesday 16 October, M2 and HP teamed up discuss the exponential changes in the future of the way we will work. Sixty-five percent of children now entering primary school will hold jobs that currently don’t exist. (Source: World Economic Forum) This event also doubled as the NZ launch of the powerful and […]
Chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, father and new Samsung ambassador, Josh Emett, talks about leadership, workplace culture and peeling potatoes. How would you describe yourself as a leader? I’m very much about allowing people to do their jobs. Sometimes it’s easier for me to just get in and do it. Especially when trying to train someone to […]
Chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, father and new Samsung ambassador, Josh Emett, talks about how technology has changed how we eat… or not. In a world of Instagram and social media, when people sit down for a meal, there’s an urge to share that with the world. Has that meant that you’ve had to really move with […]
In 1999, 17-year-old Milot Zeqiri walked from his home in a central city apartment complex in Kosovo with just the clothes on his back. Together with his parents, younger sister Kaltrina and older brother Labinot, the family joined millions of others and left the only home they knew; a home that had become a place […]
Don’t be fooled by the respectable Prospex badge Seiko has put on the SRPD25K1, it’s roots lie firmly in that of the Monster family, meaning its rough, ready, and aggressive in it’s design. It isn’t here to mince words, it’s got a job to do. It seems almost inevitable that it would get absorbed into […]
PARISIAN – 100 YEARS IN THE MAKING On the edge of Myers Park in the heart of Auckland, Parisian make beautiful neckties and leather belts the same way they have for 100 years. Four generations of craft have culminated in their 1919 collection – named after the year the founder’s daughter Ruby put the finishing […]
Auckland-based watch brand, Hunters Race, have combined the art of timelessness with the modern and brought it to the threshold with their latest timepiece. Their eighth model, aptly named #8, is a hark back to age-old watch-making tradition, where materials are sourced locally and hand-crafted to create high-quality timepieces. The #8 watch is a piece […]
Step in time with some comfortable and sustainable sneakers, and know that you are making a step in the right direction for mother earth Allbirds sneakers, Left to Right: Top Tree Lounger, $160; Wool Runners, $160; Tree Runner, $160; Tree Skipper, $160. Styling By Anna Clark / Photography By Laura Court
Say Aloha to bright florals, palm prints, and the colours of summer Styling by Anna Clark & Photography by Laura Court Go Bright or Go Home A pop of lemony yellow will always add a little ray of sunshine to your day T-Shirt, $69, Swim Short, $89.90, Bucket Hat, $69.90, Festival Bag, $59.90, all by […]
Clockwise from top: Weleda Shaving Cream, 75ml, $14.90; Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser, 500ml, $60; Aesop Seeking Silence Facial Hydrator, 60ml, $73; Weleda Moisture Cream For Men, 30ml, $19.90; Kiehl’s Age Defender Gel Moisturizer, 50ml, $80; Modern Pirate Matt Clay Paste, 95ml, $30 from ManCave.co.nz; Proraso Beard Balm in Azur Lime, 100ml, $29 from ManCave.co.nz […]
MONTBLANC is well known for making exquisit writing instruments and has since expanded into a large selection of high quality luxury leather items, accessories and now fragrance. With 110 years of heritage MONTBLANC ensures timeless yet modern pieces that become essential to every mans wardrobe. The bottle echoes the earth’s two hemispheres, recalling the multiple […]
Picking a fragrance to go with your look is important. It’s one of the first impressions you’ll make on someone. What does it say about you? Are you traditional, or are you willing to take a step into the mysterious unknown? Taking all this into account, Calvin Klein has gone all in with their Eau […]
Over the weekend I got the chance to go hands on with Huawei’s latest collaboration with Devialet – the new HUAWEI Sound. It has a slightly smaller form factor than HUAWEI’s Sound X, but still packs quite a punch. The bottom line of this review is that I wouldn’t think twice about ditching my entire […]
I remember as a kid always being interested in the scrawls on walls and what they said. As I got older, my horizons broadened and the graffiti of the suburbs gave way to the catchy iconography of the city street artists. It was a scene that felt like it was in the midst of growth […]
When you have something to say, there’s a couple of things you need to be able to deliver your message effectively. Being comfortable with yourself, confidence, a certain outgoing personality, and a little sensitivity to connect with your audience. Splash in a little mischief to keep things interesting and you have your typical Jimmy Choo […]
Gentlemen, this might come as a shock to you, but Christmas is approaching. I know, you didn’t want to hear it, but it wasn’t going to stop existing just by us ignoring it. I know you haven’t done your shopping yet but it’s ok, M2 has teamed up with Auckland boutique jewellers, The Diamond Shop, […]
Photographers, both pro and amateur, from 156 countries around the world have come together to share their best work at the 2019 Siena International Photo Awards. With over 48,000 images to sort through, judges have a tough time weeding the wheat from the chaff. Last year we focused on the human angle, in all its […]
What does one of New Zealand’s pioneering hip hop musicians, one of New Zealand’s most renowned visual artists, and the co-owner of the Lucky Taco have in common? They are all Otis Frizzell. You would expect that the son of NZ art icon, Dick Frizzell, would come out a bit creative in a particular field, […]
On what appears to be a stereotypically overcast day in the port city of Bristol, people are gathering from all over Europe and beyond to celebrate something they have all in common. In a time that sees people increasingly more fractured from one another, everyone can agree on at least one thing: MINIs’ are awesome. […]
The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman has rolled into town and it could possibly be the gruntiest model of MINI ever approved for public road use. It can go from 0 to 100km in 5.1 seconds, 1.5 seconds faster than its predecessor, the MINI Cooper S Countryman. It’s really an all round improvement on […]
Luxury Japanese car brand, Lexus, have been sending out top-quality cars since its establishment 30 years ago. Now they’ve released their first Lexus-branded 650-metre yacht which is set to sail into the market at a cheeky little USD$3.74 million. Making its public debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Japanese car maker has […]
Unveiled in September, Mercedes-Benz showed off their redefined Simplex car which was the talk of the town in the early 1900’s. The Simplex had a front engine, rear drive layout and radiator with very simple driving mechanics. The newly designed 1901 Mercedes 35PS has been conceptualised with a rose gold finish and a large 3D […]
“If you start thinking you are good at something, that’s often the day you stop trying to be better and open the back door for someone to come after you. That’s why we always aim higher. We never feel like we’re done.” – Drew Houston, cofounder and CEO of Dropbox “When you innovate, you’ve got […]
The order you do something in is critical to you getting the result you desire. When you start out on a trip, it is a good strategy to know where you want to go, otherwise you can’t know when you have arrived. Equally, to be continually trying to solve the problems you face in your […]
Being an entrepreneur can be very lonely, unless you surround yourself with successful, like-minded people. My personal ‘tribe’ is my Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO) forum. A small group of Kiwi entrepreneurs with whom I meet on a monthly basis and discuss the top and bottom 5% of what has happened over the past month. The format […]
How Your Well Intended Enthusiasm, Inspiration and Motivation can be a danger to you in life! Ever sent an email in a reactive, angry, upset and agitated state, then realised later you wish you didn’t send it, regretting what you said? Influence Ecology co-founder, Kirkland Tibbels, has a phrase for this – “Don’t let the […]
One of the most daunting tasks that you may experience during your career is asking for a pay rise. It is often the employee’s responsibility to bring up the pay rise topic and communicate this clearly to their manager. We recently conducted a workplace survey and found that 45% of respondents believe that they risk […]
Insurance – we all need it, but it’s something we would prefer not to deal with. When you ask Kiwis what the ideal insurance experience is, it’s essentially no experience at all. In 2017, my brother Rob and I had just moved back from Germany where we had been working at a new tech-enabled insurer […]
Age is that demon that no one can run away from. We are born, we live and unfortunately, we die. Be it our ever growing population, or our aging labour force, it seems like we’re trying to squeeze as much as we can from this life before we all drop. According to a Radio NZ […]
December. Yep, another year almost over. And before we settle into some well-deserved R&R over the Christmas break, it’s time to reflect. Moving forward by learning from the past – what have we achieved? What haven’t we achieved? How can this help fuel what’s next? Looking internally is crucial to good business. While it’s great […]
The following is the transcript of an interview by M2 Editor, Andre Rowell with Sam Forrest at the M2 Summit, 20 November 2019. Sam is the Marketing Manager for DB Export and has worked with multiple FMCG brands in Marketing and Sales. Over the past two years, Sam has found his passion in applying creativity […]
When November rolls around, I’m filled with excitement at the prospect of all the good the organisation can achieve with another year of fundraising, lead by those who want to drive real change for men’s mental health. Words by Rob Dunne, Movember Foundation NZ Country Manager But this is also the time that I take […]
The prefect old fashioned should be three things; Balanced, Assertive and clean. A holy trinity of sorts; Bourbon, Bitters & technique (sweetener and dilution). This classic is incredibly easy to make and should be in every home entertainers’ repertoire of crowd pleasers! Plus who doesn’t want to feel like Don Draper… However, this classic tipple’s […]
Woodford Reserve has created a reputation for itself as one of the world’s most innovative bourbons and is also credited for being one of the brands leading the growth and reputation of the American Whiskey industry as a whole. We talk to Woodford Reserve’s Master Distiller, Chris Morris, about how history and innovation can work […]
Summer is on the horizon and daylight savings has given us more daylight in the afternoons to play with, so brush all that debris off the BBQ and re-learn the fine art of finding a weekend that all your mates have free. Now you could go with your standard beer but why not fully capitalise […]
Here’s your chance to get your name on a bottle of Glenfiddich! A unique personal touch to the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whiskies. As the ideal Christmas Day gift, labels can now be inscribed with a personal message marking a favourite in the collection. It’s a special gift for those who appreciate an […]
Crank Gaming Handheld gaming took a hit from Smartphones, but that hasn’t stopped the developers of Firewatch from getting extremely experimental with the format and releasing Play Date. What will immediately stand out to you about this device is the fact it literally has a crank on the side. It isn’t used for powering the […]
Choosing the perfect location for your next holiday can oftentimes be a frustrating task. Do you want to walk on a sandy beach in Samoa, or ski down a slope in Aspen? Do you want to go down the Champs-Élysées in Paris, or walk along the Great Wall of China? How about a trip into […]
As a small nation, in the relative scheme of things, we always tend to anchor our global success with a slight irreverence. We do celebrate that we punch above our weight, but even this kind of statement is a little bit limiting. The fact is that across a number of areas, sports like rugby and […]
Keeping your Aston Martin DB5 locked and secure at all times is an important consideration. Recently, Aston Martin have offered the possibility of building Aston Martin owners underground caves to ensure that extra safety for owners. It’s one of the most important rooms in the house. The owners, upon applying with Aston Martin, can work […]
Earlier this year, the global consulting firm, Mercer, ranked Auckland as being the third most liveable city for quality of life and, as the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global liveability index put out a list of the 10 most liveable cities study, we expected to make the cut. But alas, as all good things come to […]
To say that Joker is making a splash is an understatement. It’s trailers alone were able to send shivers down peoples spines, and with opening weekends overseas already being a total smash, there’s no doubt we have a hit on our hands. Joaquin Phoenix provides a spell binding performance of the antihero Joker, directed by […]
If you didn’t need money, what would you do? Set up a car yard in Central Auckland which only sells 1980’s Japanese hatchbacks from a tech-free office of the era. Beige suits, Datsuns and a Rolodex. It would definitely lose money, but would be super fun. Then go on huge trips exploring continents with my […]
What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Face up to your problems and challenges. Your weaknesses have more to teach you than your strengths. So try, fail and learn. Also, get used to the smell of rich mahogany and leather bound books. How do you stay motivated? Wanting to be the best possible […]
What are the top three things on your bucket list? – Enjoy a sunset in Santorini – One-on-one coaching lesson with Tony Robbins – Share a bottle of Macallan 52 year old Whiskey with friends What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Work hard, play hard, put everything on the line and in invest […]
Every man needs an outlet. Whether that is playing a sport, studying quantum physics or learning a new instrument, it’s always good for a person’s mental health and wellness. For Chris Williams, the CEO of the award-winning advertising and marketing agency, King St, his escape is writing the next big musical. Chris’ hard work has […]
Directors seem to be one of New Zealand’s favourite exports, and our brightest star at the moment is Taika Waititi, He’s gone from indie darling to box office big hitter, but he’s never lost his roots. But times are changing and the sands that studios are built on are shifting. What does this mean for […]
This is a really, really important topic for us human beings, because we are entering an era just now where machines are going to become a bigger and bigger part of our lives. Artificial intelligence, robots, all these things that science fiction has imagined, are going to start becoming part of our day-to-day lives. Talk […]
Bob Iger, Chairman and former CEO of Disney, is one of the most successful businessmen on the planet. So when he dropped insights from his career in his latest book, we were listening. Following is an excerpt of advice from the book. Photography Courtesy The Walt Disney Company AT THE END of this book […]
Last month, the 29th official Monaco Yacht Show brought high style and sophistication to Port Hercules. Over 125 superyachts, 600 companies, the world’s most respected shipyards and worldwide debuts; the show delivers insane luxury. Started in 1991, the Yacht Show was organised by French entrepreneur, Maurice Cohen and has grown to include some pretty outstanding […]
Curb your creative enthusiasm and keep it simple. Select a few key pieces of exceptional design and craftsmanship and you’ll be doing both yourself and the planet a favour. Ceramic sculptures, $185 each by Gideon Bing; Small Owl, $80, and Medium Owl, $110 both by Paul Anker Hansen; Turning Tray, $355 by Finn Juhl; Artwork […]
Born in the back room of a barber shop in 2000, with nothing but a credit card and a second hand washing machine pump, essano is now the leading cosmetic maunfacturer in New Zealand. Nearly two decades later, founders Shane Young and Anthony Gadsdon continue to produce accessible top-quality products using powerful natural ingredients and […]
Most guys can grow some facial hair, but it takes a real man with sophistication and great tools to keep that facial hair in check. German-based brand, MÜHLE, recently released an S81H220SF Rytmo Fusion Shaving Set which copes with all your shaving needs. It’s a cartridge set that is made from ash wood and finished […]
Releasing their infamous original yellow boot in 1973, the old-school-turned-hipster-trendy footwear brand, Timberland has long been devoted to high-quality shoes. When you are wearing a Timberland, you’re comforted by the reliability and fit of a good pair of kicks. Released recently by Timberland, the MTCR (Moc Toe Crafted Chukka Reimagined) Boot is made from leather […]
Urban dwelling can wreck havoc on your skin, but these products are guaranteed to wipe away the grime, and leave you polished and primed. From Left to Right: The Body Shop Nicaraguan Coffee Intense Awakening Mask, 75ml, $47.95; Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash, 200ml, $51; Clinique For Men Super Energizer Fresh Daily Anti-Fatigue Booster […]
It’s become a world leading watch brand around the globe. Since its creation in 1881, the Seiko brand has engineered some marvellous timepieces. The Seiko brand has an infinity with its audience in the sports category. The Prospex range extends across multiple movement types – quartz, mechanical, solar & now even Spring Drive. The appeal […]
Casio, certainly made the ground shake when they released their G-Shock range in 1983. The first G-Shock watch, the DW-5000C, was made for workers, and was renowned as being durable, simple and fashionable. G-Shock is one of those watch ranges that routinely put forward amazing watches and look cool no matter the wearer’s profession or […]
Western Europe is a hot-pot of cultural and architectural highlights.The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Tower of London, the Shard. Standing at an impressive 320 metres tall, the Shard has been heralded as one of the tallest buildings in Europe. Recently imagined by Danish firm, Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter, a new ‘climate-friendly’ building is set to […]
How do you celebrate pure luxury? Why not create 50 bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghosts with hand detailing. After launching in 2009, the Rolls-Royce Ghost 200EX has become the marque brands most successful motor car, becoming particularly popular with a new generation of success. It’s understated elegance and clean lines became highly sought after for those looking […]
France-based high-performance automobile manufacturer, Bugatti is giving 110 percent in this flash, new model based on an older classic model. Premiering at Pebble Beach, California at the beginning of August, Bugatti has created a flashback to their 1990 Bugatti EB110. The 2022 Bugatti Centodieci. For a spicy NZD$14 million, avid luxury car-enthusiasts will get the […]
Ferrari, founded in 1939, is a car brand that always releases supreme luxury cars. At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, they launched their twin-turbocharged F8 Tributo coupe and, only a couple of months later, announced their latest creation in the form of a Spider. Their new 2020 Ferrari F8 Spider convertible is going to be […]
Yamaha’s highly anticipated 2020 WaveRunner line-up has been released, and after much expectation sees the reintroduction of several popular models and the release of bold and exciting new colour and styling options across the range. After the successful launch of the all-new FX WaveRunner series in 2019 – which included industry first touch-screen displays, footwell […]
Boston-born photographer, Zack Seckler, makes his bread and butter by shooting for big publications. but when he isn’t doing commercial work, he’s circling amazing vistas in light aircraft, shooting what he sees below. ‘You can do all the research you want for these projects, but nothing compares to actually seeing things in person. Being in […]
Image courtesy of Apple “The philosophy has always been to be the best, not the first.” Tim Cook, CEO of Apple “If you tune it so that you have zero chance of failure, you usually also have zero chance of success. The key is to look at ways for when you get to your failure […]
If you’re the sort of person to get humbled by other people’s over achievements, you probably don’t want to read too far in Justin Vaughan’s background. A former New Zealand cricketer who played six tests and 18 one day internationals, he was also CEO of New Zealand Cricket from 2007-2011. He has held leadership roles […]
Getting the most bang for your buck isn’t about an all-singing, all-dancing campaign, it’s about working from the ground up. That means a strong framework that provides both you and your team with a clear and concise roadmap from day one. It is with this structure in place, you get to your point-of-difference. And this […]
In recent months, I was fortunate enough to be named as a finalist in the 2019 EY Entrepreneur of The Year awards. During the process, I was forced to spend time thinking about what has contributed to the success of my current business and isolating which of those things were actual ‘game changers’. 1. Finding […]
Vaughan Fergusson is the Founder & Director of VEND, EY’s Tech Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014 and is the co-founder of The Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust, running initiatives to transform education like OMGTech!, Voluntari.ly and inawe.co.nz, setting up an enviro-tech centre in the middle of the bush in Raglan. Every year Vaughan does an […]
Insite AI is one of the latest of a new breed of AI-based startups coming out of New Zealand that looks set to change the world. In this case, the world of retail. While demand forecasting based on historical data is commonly used in the world of retail to make merchandising decisions moving forward, there […]
Whether we like it or not – and regardless of whether we want it to be – work is a significant part of our lives. We spend almost a third of our lives on the job and on average will work as many as 90,000 hours in our lifetime. Like so many other aspects of […]
Do you mean what you say? It’s the clichés and the claims we make on how we want the world to see us that often catch us out. Things like, ‘I appreciate my staff, we offer great service, we care about our customers, I care about the environment, we work hard to eliminate waste’. These […]
David Downs is the General Manager of New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, he helps fast growing New Zealand tech companies grow internationally, and leads a cross-government project for the agritech sector. David shares his cancer journey and on the power of positive thinking and optimism. What is your morning routine? My father still has a […]
1. Digital Profile There is no question that since social media began in 2004, the digital landscape in general has exploded. Everything and everyone is now more connected than ever before. You can order restaurant quality food through your mobile phone and have it delivered to your door without leaving your couch. You can speak […]
Chances are you’ve heard tales of Thomas Edison overcoming failure. Edison (1847-1931) most famously invented the long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. He is credited with developing devices for electrical power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures. As a master of trial and error, these innovations have had a widespread impact on the modern […]
The Grill by Sean Connolly at SKYCITY has your race day sorted, and it’s no holds barred. For those that love the thrill of the punt and who are hungry for race day action, drop in to the Melbourne Cup Punter’s Lounge at The Grill by Sean Connolly for a race day three-course lunch. Upon […]
While we can trace the history of Bollinger back to the 14th and 15th centuries the first time the name appears officially in relation to champagne is in 1829, and since then has been a mainstay in the champagne world. This long history is something that needs to be constantly safeguarded, not only through the […]
The Hungry Mr Wolf is a former restruaratuer and wine industry professional who has taken on the daunting task of finding the best dining establishments in New Zealand. Why you may ask? So you, our valued readers, know who’s kicking butt in the hospitality industry and where the must go spots are no matter where […]
For years Netflix has been the poster child of online streaming. Amazon Prime Video has done it’s best, but now a serious competitor has risen. Disney looms with it’s new service, Disney+, ready to rake in millions. Does this mean the end of Netflix? Or can they co-exist? Let’s first take a look at what […]
