Belkin is back at it again reimagining how we use wireless chargers. This time they’ve enhanced your phone to become an upright, usable device or alarm clock instead of lying flat on the table. The BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock is designed for fast charging your Apple Watch and iPhone at the same time. The MagSafe […]
I’m old enough and ugly enough to remember when the open internet was in its infancy. While not an active participant (I was too busy skulking the streets of London listening to the Stone Roses on my Discman), I remember the heady days of the mid-to-late nineties when the promise fuelling the dotcom boom was […]
I find that I’m somewhat of an everything gamer. My setup is uniquely set up to handle as many things concurrently as possible. I use a 8bitdo Pro 2 controller just so I can use the same controller across four devices. But what I’ve gained in flexibility I have lost in HDMI port availability. Logitech […]
You arrive at the festive gathering, clutching a sleek Montblanc box. Whispers of envy ripple through the room as you unveil the treasure, its unabashedly opulent design leaving everyone speechless. In that moment, you’ve transcended the ordinary and become the embodiment of unapologetically extravagant indulgence. Your gifting game is on point. Yes. This holiday […]
Air New Zealand has just charted a more sustainable course for delivering cargo by partnering with Beta Technologies to introduce the ALIA electric aircraft to the fleet. The ALIA electric aircraft, a brainchild of Beta Technologies, is a hallmark of modern engineering and environmental consciousness. Designed with a 50-foot wingspan, the aircraft stands out for […]
These days wristwatches often try to double as fitness instructors and personal assistants, BOVET has decided to take things back – way back to ancient China, with its latest horological masterpiece, the Recital 26 Chapter Two Golden Dragon. When was the last time you looked at your watch and thought, “This is great, but it […]
In the bulging record books of Australasian entrepreneurship, Julio De Laffitte is a name that stands out for his pioneering approach to financial education and wealth creation. With a track record of innovative ventures, De Laffitte is charting new territory with his work at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare. His latest endeavour […]
Alright, gearheads and luxury aficionados, BMW has just thrown down the gauntlet in high-end, high tech luxury automotive design with the new fully electric i7 xDrive60, and it’s as subtle as a sledgehammer in a library in the best way possible. In the metal, the new 7 series is an absolute unit – imposing and […]
Alright, gearheads and luxury aficionados, BMW has just thrown down the gauntlet in high-end, high tech luxury automotive design with the new fully electric i7 xDrive60, and it’s as subtle as a sledgehammer in a library in the best way possible. In the metal, the new 7 series is an absolute unit – imposing and […]
Editor of M2 Magazine Andre Rowell interviews Dr Alia Bojilova about resilience and growth. As a performance coach for SAS Soldiers and Olympic athletes Bojilova is constantly helping her clients find new optimal ways to improve themselves and overcome the challenges they face everyday. See more of Dr Alia Bojilova at the next M2 AI […]
M2 Editor Andre Rowell Interviews Jovan Pavlicevic from SquareOne, an app that kickstarts kids financial journeys. This is an entirely new financial sector major players completely overlooked. Pavlicevic talks about his journey starting the business as well as where New Zealand’s at in it’s own financial journey.
There’s a new kid on the block – and by ‘kid’, I mean a fire-breathing, head-turning, paradigm-shifting beast from the Bavarian lands. Allow us to introduce you to the BMW XM, the lovechild of old-school craftsmanship and futuristic ambition. It’s like someone gave BMW’s engineers and designers an unlimited supply of energy drinks while playing […]
The more things change, the more they stay the same. So, for all the – frankly massive – adjustments we’ve seen in recent years with the rise and rise of online shopping alongside e-commerce, online advertising and influencer activities, it still pays to do things the old way too. Because nothing beats sending actual human […]
Green, it’s the lushness of forests, the earliest buds of spring, a colour synonymous with life, growth, and renewal. It symbolizes health and prosperity, making it a universal colour of positivity and hope. From the vibrance of leaves to the promise of a new beginning, green is the colour that invigorates the spirit, reminding us […]
Here’s every drop the Legendary writer of James Bond had the urge to drop into the books. If you want to know what was in the movies it’s well, it’s going to be a bollinger isn’t it. 1. 1946 Dom Perignon – Moonraker, 2. 1950 Pommery Rosé – Goldfinger, 3. Taittinger Rosé – 007 In […]
You’ve probably noticed that inflation has worked its way into most areas of your budget but as well as petrol and veges, apparently you need more money to buy happiness these days too. In the perennial quest to determine the relationship between income and happiness, a recent study from Purdue University has shed new light […]
Founded in 1839 on the windswept banks of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, The Dalmore has been quietly crafting liquid gold for over 180 years but this year’s highlight is the crown jewel of The Dalmore Principal Collection, The Dalmore 21 Year-Old 2023 Edition. With a mere 13,000 bottles available worldwide, this release […]
Big screen legends are so intrinsically embedded in popular culture that even mentioning their well-known blockbusters will be enough for onlookers to know exactly who you’re talking about. Photography Courtesy of Kevin Baker for AppleTV+ via Everett Collection For example, if we say American Psycho, you immediately know we’d be referring to Christian Bale. Or […]
No sleep till Moscot Moscot has a fresh collection that sees the heritage NYC eyewear brand taking to the court in a throwback to late 60’s through to early 80’s sports culture. This season’s designs are all about their geometric aviators, lustrous colourways, thick acetate, and wrap-around frames. Dopamine Hit PSYCHEDELIC meets punch needle. Three […]
Hoodies show plaid linings, reflecting the density of urban living, while tailored pieces boast sharp cuts and luxe rare wool fabrics. Eveningwear is given added mobility through lightweight surfer jerseys or technical crêpe textiles. a Biker Boot is transformed, combining enhanced maneuverability with a gloss of demicouture. The Balenciaga Spring 24 Collection is here.
A Flash in the Pan A Flash in the Pan: simple, speedy, stovetop recipes by John Whaite is full of stunning recipes that can be whipped up in under 45 minutes, hence the pan flashing. It optimises on simplicity, convenience without compromising the flavours. It’s got everything from Marmalade Brulée French Toast and Bloody Mary […]
The Rugby World Cup is a great reminder of the value of teamwork. Sure every successful team has their superstars who run in spectacular solo tries or exhibit masterful control of the play around the field – but inevitably the winning team is the one with the best teamwork on display. This is the side […]
Channelling offshore tax deductions into a conventional jet-fueled private corporate plane is so first quarter 2021. What you need is an environmentally friendly way to get around. Well, have we got just the ticket for you. It’s been a rip-roaring year since Alice, the all-electric aeroplane by Eviation first graced the airspace. With no exhaust […]
The new Porsche Cayenne is here and it’s determined to ferry us all quickly into the future. But before we go let’s go back to a simpler time. Ah yes, 2002. We had all survived the Y2K bug and are starting to feel good about our reliance on computers again. The Mars Odyssey found signs […]
Satellites, once hulking masses, are shrinking, and their influence is anything but diminutive. They’re reshaping everything from wildfire detection and deforestation surveillance to supercharging 5G in the most isolated corners of our planet. But to understand the game-changers, it’s not just about the satellites – it’s about how they get there. SpaceX and Rocket Lab, […]
There’s a new kid on the block – and by ‘kid’, I mean a fire-breathing, head-turning, paradigm-shifting beast from the Bavarian lands. Allow us to introduce you to the BMW XM, the lovechild of old-school craftsmanship and futuristic ambition. It’s like someone gave BMW’s engineers and designers an unlimited supply of energy drinks while playing […]
Business leaders from a wide range of industries and sectors came together for the M2 AI Summit held on Thursday, 7 September 2023 at Auckland’s Shed 10. They joined developers, implementors and leading experts to uncover what the rise of AI means for New Zealand business, the economy, productivity, society and even climate change and […]
In an age where every click, swipe, or scroll seems to bring fresh news of global turmoil, local crime, idealogical division and the price of basics, it’s no wonder that stress and anxiety seem to have become our ubiquitous companion. Of course there are many other triggers for adversity and Dr. Alia Bojilova has experienced […]
Business owners must leverage their natural strengths to make their business a success. Recently, I gave that advice to an owner we were working with only to be told that her two strengths were humour and patience. She asked me, “How on earth am I going to use those?” This prompted an insightful conversation where […]
Albert Einstein was such a genius, even he didn’t know how clever he was! When he talked about ‘time being relative’ he was thinking about really big things like massive celestial bodies bending the spacetime fabric. What’s become clear, as the years have rocketed along since Einstein first published his Theory of Special Relativity, is […]
Aesop is A Soap Are you washing with a single bar of soap, drying your skin out in the process? Well it’s time to replace it with THREE bars of soap. Aesop Bar Soaps are made with your skin in mind. Refresh delivers an invigorating, non-drying cleanse; Polish effects gentle exfoliation; and Nurture offers a […]
In the bustling, giddy world of tech, where AI startups are making waves and quantum computing is just around the corner, New Zealand is being swept up by a quieter, yet equally transformative, tech revolution. ECOVACS Robotics, a name synonymous with pioneering home service robotics, is not just decluttering Kiwi homes, but they are giving […]
On a Quest The Quest 3 dropped early in October and it represents Meta’s big bet on the future of virtual reality. While Apple has gone for an ultra premium market Quest is aiming for the more affordable end of the spectrum. This coupled with the beautiful functionality of earlier wireless Quest units has earned […]
Napoleon In Cinemas Nov 23 Ridley Scott is swinging hard with his historic epic Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role and Vanessa Kirby as Napoleon’s first wife Josephine in what’s shaping up to be one of the biggest films of the year, and we don’t mean in prestige, we mean literally in size. […]
The writers strikes in Hollywood are finally at a tentative end after almost five months of picket lines. The writers have secured better pay, residuals and guard rails over the use of AI among other things. Here are a few of the shows affected by the strikes and put behind schedule: The Last of Us […]
Sea Of Stars Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows If you grew up with the 16bit era of JRPGs then you’ve been eating good these last two years with hit after hit taking cues from the best the genre had to offer at the time […]
At the time of writing we’re in election week and the magazine isn’t coming out till long after the dust has settled, making me the most harmless person to write an opinion piece about New Zealand politics. I’m even preparing to vote for a third party that has no chance of getting in, meaning that […]
Plugs and ports – they’re all the same nowadays aren’t they? Well, they might all look the same and even run the same devices, but that’s where the similarities stop because some connections are definitely better than others. What is Thunderbolt 4? Thunderbolt 4 plugs and ports look just like USB-C ones, you […]
Time, it’s the one thing we all want more of, yet we can’t buy it no matter how well our shares have been doing. Time would also make such a great Christmas present for the person who has pretty much everything else as it’s a safe bet that someone that successful won’t have a lot […]
There must be something about human nature that gives us pleasure in seeing other humans put through grueling and uncomfortable selection processes. Reality TV empires have been built on the back of this quirk of psychology. Shows filled with delusion, shattered dreams, heartache and moments of loss and victory like “X Factor”, “The Voice”, “[insert […]
An issue or two ago we reviewed the Logitech Pro X 2 Lightspeed headset (spoiler alert it’s pretty great). Now the Pro X line has been expanded further with the Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard and Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Gaming Mouse, meaning your desktop can now be completely decked […]
There’s a certain temporal layering at play in the world of watches. Of course, it’s all about the passage of time and the slow unwind of the future but it’s also about respect and a reverence for time past. Girard-Perregaux is one such watchmaker that holds court in this special arena, not just for its […]
It’s not how big your super-yacht is, it’s how you use it. If you’re going to go anywhere in the world to see floating palaces it would have to be Monaco. I’d say any major center in New Zealand with all the flooding we’ve been having recently but we don’t have any palaces despite what […]
OMEGA, has been ticking all the right boxes for style, precision, and innovation for close to 200 years. Renowned for playing ‘timekeeper’ at the Olympics and for mingling with the likes of James Bond, they’ve crafted a legacy that is woven into global culture. While so much of their heritage is about the human […]
Go on any social media feed and it won’t be long before you stumble across some prophet of doom loudly proclaiming; ‘Artificial Intelligence is here! The world is over! Cue the Terminators to march in over piles of our disembodied skulls!’ The prevailing sentiment with these people seems to be that; as AI becomes […]
If Tony Stark swapped his Iron Man suit’s wrist tech for a touch of horological sophistication, the LANGE 1 PERPETUAL CALENDAR would be his choice. Picture this—a marriage of intricate gears and springs encased in a luxurious 950-platinum sheen, all complemented by a black dial that defines understated elegance. No, this isn’t a Marvel […]
At the intersection of history, culture, and sheer mechanical brilliance, the 2023 Goodwood Revival unfolded this September in an explosion of colours, sound, and speed. From the rumble of engines to the swish of period costumes, it was a spectacle that combined the nostalgic allure of yesteryears with the vibrancy of today’s world of […]
Logitech today announced their brand new bluetooth speaker, the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM. Chances are you’re already familiar with the gigantic plus and minus buttons to know what you’re getting into when you see one of these things, but after spending a few days with one myself, I’m impressed. The unboxing is a quick and easy […]
What does it take to navigate the vast, enigmatic recesses of the world’s deepest ocean trenches? Courage, an adventurous spirit and a touch of insanity are undoubtedly key. Yet, an equally integral part of this high-stakes equation is precision and timing. Enter OMEGA’s Seamaster Planet Ocean 6000M Ultra Deep, a watch that doesn’t merely toe […]
In a landscape of automotive marvels that span from futuristic electric fantasies to gas-guzzling behemoths, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer occupies a space that is refreshingly—dare we say—human. Neither too extravagant for the parent juggling a family nor too ordinary for the enthusiast hungry for performance, this German-engineered vehicle elegantly brings some nuance […]
Florence Pugh attends the UK Premiere of “Oppenheimer” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 13, 2023 in London, England. Oppenheimer exploded into cinemas as yet another feather in Christopher Nolan’s cap. “It reminded me of the early days when I was used to a fast-paced way of working — where, if you lost a […]
Using an old tape recording of John Lennon and a dash of AI McCartney is hoping to bring an impossible track to life. Reportedly pulled from ‘Now and Then,’ a 1978 Lennon recording made shortly before his death has become the basis for a track the Beatles have chased for years. Last time the band […]
Ryan Reynolds alongside Michael B. Jordan and a larger investment group have just dropped NZ$359 million on a 24% equity stake in Alpine Racing. The F1 team has been gunning it since 2021 when it was spun out by Renault. The transaction values Alpine Racing Ltd around $900 million following this investment, accelerating Alpine’s growth […]
This is the Hummer H1 X3 owned by Sheikh Hamad Al Nahyan of Dubai who owns a range of larger than life cars. The smaller hummer you see is not a toy, it’s a standard sized one. On the inside of the X3 is an entire lounge setup and staircase. The entire setup weighs a […]
We’re constantly being sold the dream of flying cars, and usually when we hear “flying car” it’s then followed by a picture of something that looks either like a car jet that definitely couldn’t find parking in town, or a VTOL, which would face similar issues parking wise. Flying cars have been a dream dating […]
The Gucci horsebit loafer is one of those fashion items that is perennially old school and new school all at the same time. You can just as easily imagine Hueh Hefner swaggering around in them in the 60s as much as you could Chris Pine our Cover man this issue. Way back in 1953 […]
An icon on the track, Fernando Alonso is about to become an icon on the red carpet as well as he’s officially partnered up with BOSS, who’s going to be suiting him up at all major events. Kind of the ultimate wingman in a way. BOSS was already the Official Fashion Partner of the Aston […]
Before the De Lorean DMC 12 there was the Hyundai Pony Coupe concept car and a small Korean car manufacturer with a dream. Hyundai was just getting off the ground and unfortunately for them there wasn’t a lot in the way of Korean car designers at the time. So they turned to the Italian […]
What has it meant for you to portray the lead character of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s new movie, surrounded by such an extraordinary cast? It’s a dream, really. I never imagined to be working with all these actors in one movie. I think it’s one of the greatest modern ensembles that Christopher […]
In the vast tapestry of human history, few elements have captivated our collective imagination quite like the ocean. From the intrepid voyages of early seafarers, the spreading of civilizations across the globe, to the myths and legends woven around its mysterious depths, the ocean has always held a magnetic allure for humanity. Even today, with […]
Champagne Bollinger, that iconic titan of bubbly magnificence, is on the cusp of a milestone that demands quite a celebration and they are going all out to prepare. The year 2029 marks the bicentenary of this legendary champagne house, and trust us, they’re pulling out all the stops to ensure it’s a celebration for […]
All the way back in 2017 at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, the packed-out Saturday Night Live audience erupted into applause. As the clapping and cheering intensified to 12 on the Richter scale, the host for the evening’s proceedings just stood casually lapping up the love from the audience. Looking inwards at the […]
Is there any such thing is too much denim? Prada gives an unequivocal “No.” Where’s Britney and Justin when you need them. Kieran x COS Kieran Culkin, hot off the back of the final season of Succession is one hot property. The star features in the COS Spring […]
Gentlemen, it’s time to show your dads the appreciation they so rightly deserve for putting up with us during our more difficult years, and always being around to lend a hand with a trailer in our adult years. We’ve hand picked the finest fashion, whisky, and fragrances to make this year his best Father’s Day […]
Imagine for a moment, the earliest of prehistoric times, when our ancestors sat around the glow of a campfire and stared up at the mesmerising dance of stars in the night sky. As they sat huddled together, eyes fixed on the celestial canvas above, a question echoed through the ages: What lies beyond those distant […]
We might like to think of the concept of disruption as a relatively recent Silicon Valley-type affair but of course, history is punctuated by ingenious innovation since the dawn of humanity. Amazing discoveries and leftfield ideas that go on to change an industry or sector or just life in general. You know, things like […]
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 knew they were looking to […]
“If something is important enough, or you believe something is important enough, even if you are scared, you will keep going.” – Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Motors and SpaceX “As a founder, lay all the possible scenarios – from best to worst – in front of you, so you don’t get surprised when something […]
In the vast and murky landscape of blockchain technology, crypto and fiat currency movements a New Zealand company is working on a new era of financial empowerment for everyday users through their innovative platform, Roundable. And what started as a bold vision to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain realm is […]
In a landscape of automotive marvels that span from futuristic electric fantasies to gas-guzzling behemoths, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer occupies a space that is refreshingly—dare we say—human. Neither too extravagant for the parent juggling a family nor too ordinary for the enthusiast hungry for performance, this German-engineered vehicle elegantly brings some nuance […]
Transition is moving from one situation or state to another. Consider growing up as a series of constant transitions, moving us from one stage of mastery to another. When we are young we appear to do it naturally, maybe our desire to be a grown up and be independent, free and to become our own […]
So often when it comes to improving our mental health we look for silver bullets or highly detailed and over complicated solutions. Like with other areas of men’s health, to improve our mental health there are so many tools in our toolkit that we already have that we don’t use or don’t use them well. […]
Stay Sober with Beer Chilling with friends recently and being a newish dad who doesn’t particularly enjoy the idea of being any kind of hammered has left me in an odd spot with beverage choices. There’s all the fizzy drinks money can buy, sure, but sometimes it’s nice to have something a bit more mellow […]
CyberTrucks are a thing of the present Despite a somewhat goofy reveal in 2019 resulting in a broken windscreen, Elon Musk’s Cybertruck has developed a cult following not limited to those of us here at M2. In July the first truck rolled off the conveyor at the GigaFactory in Texas. The boost in Tesla’s stocks […]
Drive-Away Dolls The Cohen Brother’s are doing their own things now, which means double the fun… and a lesbian trilogy of goofy B movies? It turns out that when you let the Cohen Brothers off the leash to do their own things they end up doing some pretty wild ventures. Joel Coen’s first solo film […]
As I write this an email just came through informing me that The Dry 2 has been delayed indefinitely until all the talent can promote the movie properly. Currently things are getting apocalyptic in Hollywood as the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (Sag-Aftra) joins forces with the Writers Guild of America […]
Starfield Xbox Series X and Series S, PC Somehow this feels like the first big expansive Bethesda RPG worth talking about since Skyrim in 2011. The world has over a thousand planets to explore, but only 10% of them will have any forms of life in them, and the world will contain the largest city […]
One could be forgiven for not realising New Zealand had an election coming up. At the time of writing we’re about 2 months out and there’s been hardly a peep about it. Here in New Zealand politics has taken its cues from its native wildlife. It’s shy and likes to stay out of sight for […]
If you’re going to get a dozen celebrities together to chat about cool watches and the beauty of the ocean you couldn’t go wrong with hosting it on the Greek island of Mykonos in the Aegean Sea. This stunning location was the backdrop chosen by OMEGA to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Seamaster […]
Oscar Wilde once mused, ‘I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.’ With this sentiment echoing through the halls of horology, we again bring to you some of the finest creations from a world where intricate mechanics meet pure artistry. From the visionary collaboration between Automobili Pininfarina and BOVET 1822’s Battista […]
A change of seasons is upon us and it’s time to celebrate with a drop of The Macallan, care of Spey in north-east Scotland. If it’s your first time having a The Macallan the Double Cask Collection is a perfect place to start. It’s defined by new world meets old as sherry seasoned American oak […]
Imagine for a moment, the earliest of prehistoric times, when our ancestors sat around the glow of a campfire and stared up at the mesmerising dance of stars in the night sky. As they sat huddled together, eyes fixed on the celestial canvas above, a question echoed through the ages: What lies beyond those […]
This year The House of the Trident revealed the Maserati GT2 at the legendary 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium. This marks the return of Maserati to GT competitions, after previously carving a name for itself with the MC12 dominating from 2005 to 2010. This beast has been built for private teams and gentleman drivers, […]
It’s not every day a Fashion House recognises architects as auteurs, but if you can design a towering skyscraper you can design a bag, right? In the case of Kengo Kuma it appears to be true, as he’s left his mark all over the Fendi Spring Summer 24 collection. His materials of choice was […]
Earlier this year, NZ’s very own Allbirds announced that they had cracked the code on the world’s first net zero carbon shoe, aptly dubbed the M0.0NSHOT (hence the 0.0 in the name!) The M0.0NSHOT’s upper is fashioned in carbon-negative, regenerative wool sourced from Lake Hawea Station in New Zealand’s South Island. Wool doesn’t grow […]
With Spring well and truly upon us, it’s time to delve into what we can expect from the months ahead. Luckily, there appears a veritable cultural feast that awaits us over the next few weeks. We’ve rounded up all the cultural happenings that deserve to be on your radar right now. SYNTHONY No.1 […]
AI is here to stay and will impact the way we work and communicate; it is also likely to become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. As an owner of multiple businesses, it is critical for me to both understand AI and guide our customers on this journey. In order to ensure we remained […]
Henly & Partners has released its annual World’s Wealthiest Cities Report for 2023. It gives us a rare insight into where the churn of high net worth individuals are coming from, and more importantly, where they’re going. According to Dr. Juerg Steffen, CEO of Henley & Partners, “Wealthy families gravitate to the world’s leading and […]
When one files through the Spotify playlist of artists that have helped create the artistic landscape of Aotearoa, certain names pop out, for sure. Dave Dobbyn, Split Enz and Six60. Kimbra, Marlon Williams and Lorde. Stan Walker, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Tiki Taane. All these names, admittedly, hold such huge weight on how music is […]
Later this year in October parts of the late Roger Moore’s private bond collection will be going under the hammer. As the fourth actor to play Bond, Moore brought the spy to life in Live and Let Die (1973), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983), and A View […]
Brands are constantly attaching themselves to events, activities, and people in an attempt to have some of that credibility rub off on them. Brand alignment, have you ever heard anything so soulless? But when it comes to Chopard being the World Sponsor and Official Timekeeper of the 1000 Miglia I don’t get the feeling […]
Ever watched a DJ at a party and wished you could do that? Well, Pioneer DJ have brought out the perfect controller to get you started, even if you’re a complete beginner. The all-new DDJ-FLX4 has a professional feel and its simple, user-friendly design makes it super easy for you to find your way around […]
Brace yourself, because the 2024 BMW X5 has landed. And this isn’t just any luxury SUV; this is the X5, revamped and roaring to redefine the rules of the game which it helped create. But for some real context, let’s go back to a year that gave us Y2K panic, the Supersystem Album by the […]
Let’s face it, we don’t celebrate enough in the business world. The other day I was part of a global pitch that went very, very well and afterward I wanted to go and have a drink with my colleagues to rejoice in all the hard work we’d put in and the incredible teamwork that had […]
Brace yourself, because the 2024 BMW X5 has landed. And this isn’t just any luxury SUV; this is the X5, revamped and roaring to redefine the rules of the game which it helped create. But for some real context, let’s go back to a year that gave us Y2K panic, the Supersystem Album by the […]
The world sits on the precipice of the largest cost of living crisis our generation has ever seen. On the very edge of this cliff is a gorgeous Hermes Faubourg Birkin bag and it’s just sold for $320,000 at an auction at Christie’s. It’s not even noteworthy. The year before a Hermes Faubourg Birkin broke […]
Syrah is a typically fruity and peppery red wine usually in a dark colour and with a strong tannic mouthfeel. Popular all over the world, it is somewhat confusingly called ‘Shiraz’ in some parts – especially Australia. This is despite the ‘Syrah/Shiraz’ grape having nothing to do with its namesake city in Persia; as […]
Seemingly always in a salty mood these days and you’re not sure why? The answer is probably easier to find than you think – and it’s not necessarily because your beloved Hurricanes got turfed out of the Super Rugby Pacific comp early. Yet again! Or because no one ever seems to laugh at the […]
The New Zealand property market has always been characterised by its cyclical nature, with peaks and troughs occurring through each property cycle. Yet, beneath these fluctuations lies a fundamental aspect that has remained constant over the years: an undersupply of housing. This persistent demand-supply imbalance has resulted in property remaining a historically solid long-term investment. […]
