M2 2022 Luxury Watch Preview: G-Shock
G-Shock MRG-B5000 The brand new MRG-B5000 calls upon Casio’s rich heritage and cutting edge design aesthetics as it takes inspiration from the iconic 1983 classic. It’s forged in cobarion, a new metal that rivals platinum for shine, and is four times harder than pure titanium. Crafted on the high-end Premium Production Line at Yamagata Casio...
5 Personal Bunkers You Can Build, From Affordable To Bonkers Levels
Surprising nobody, interest in bunkers spikes during periods of uncertainty. A glut of bunkers were sold off in the approach to Trump taking office. Sellers are also reporting that preppers unhappy with Biden are also buying up. Everybody has an antichrist. But even more are being sold now due to Putin puttin’ himself into other...
Have “Excuses” Crept Into Your Business And Life?
Initially the excuses may have sounded reasonable and even expected, but have the words like “Due to Covid” become entrenched in your business and your conversations? We have all had to deal with the disruption and consequence of change, but some government departments, council activities, big businesses, institutions, and organisations have used Covid to mitigate...
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Asian Fusion Dinner Dishes and 9 Wines To Pair Them With
While we commonly associate wine pairings, there’s a wine for everything, and that includes Asian fusion food. M2 had the opportunity of talking to sommelier Anong Klinyoo, who founded A-LLURE, making it possible for Kiwis to have an authentic Thai wine experience. As an aside, Klinyoo shared with me nine Asian Fusion dishes and their pairings. […]
How To Host Like A King
Now that we’re starting to relax restrictions, it’s time to catch up with old friends over a bite to eat and a good bottle of wine. We assume you’ve got the mains sorted out, but it’s good to have some nibbles and a platter going to keep everyone occupied till the real event gets kicked […]
Proof That If You’re Ever In Doubt – You Must Press On
Sometimes you just know in your gut that you’re right – even when it seems like everyone around you refuses to be a believer. As William Goldman wrote for Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; ‘I got vision while the rest of the world wears bifocals!’ History is littered with such examples; […]
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It’s Time For You To Get a Watch, Let’s Get Started
If asked whether watches would receive a surge of interest during Covid, I’m not sure I would have been able to foresee the absolutely mania that ensued. But I guess everyone needs to spend their holiday money on something, and it’s either going to be NFT’s, stocks, or watches it seems. Estimates online foresee pre-owned […]
Celebrate 140 Years With The Grand Seiko SBGN023
Maintaining extreme precision in watches for international travellers used to be difficult, as each occasion you draw out the crown to adjust the hour hand to a new time zone, you are actually stopping the clock. It may only be for a second or so but they all add up. When Grand Seiko makes a […]
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Few countries in the world wear winter better than Japan. With its incredible array of natural wonders which become blanketed in white throughout the winter months, the sights and sounds of the season are almost impossible to not be mesmerised by. It’s these wonders, such as the magnificent Hodaka mountain which sits in the backdrop […]
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So Aston Martin Makes Penthouses Now
The name Aston Martin is definitely embroidered on the world. The coolness of their designs, fluid lines, luxe finishes and style – how each model oozes sophistication with that connection to power. Aston Martin has recently revealed their next plans, but it’s not a new car. Located in the 66-storey, 244-metre 130 William building in […]
5 Private Islands That Cost Less Than a House In Auckland
New Zealand’s property market is insane. In one study, Auckland was found to be the fourth most unaffordable city to buy a home in, with the median priced home being ten times the median income. Having been lucky enough to be invited into the home owning club myself, I’ll regularly see castles and mansions overseas […]
Here’s To A Super Safe Bet On A Wine
If you are new to wine, one of the most intimidating things you can do is walk into a wine shop or, more realistically in these days of snap Lockdowns, look online for something to go with dinner. The sheer array of similar-looking bottles with labels that look pretty sexy is overwhelming, but they all […]
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7 Ways To Effectively Support Your Fitness Training
No matter what your fitness goals and the training you are undergoing to reach them, your hard work doesn’t stop once you leave the gym. There are plenty of steps you can take to ensure that your workout routine is supported with regular healthy lifestyle choices that will ultimately push you towards accomplishing your goals. […]
60 Ways To Live Longer
In life, the more prepared you are to take on the foibles and challenges that can occur, the higher your survival rate and therefore, the greater your success in meeting and conquering the next hurdle. To help you live a more healthy, productive and ultimately live longer, we present a few clever ways to beat […]
Superhuman Efforts: A Look Back At Some Of The Century’s Greatest Feats Of Endurance
Every now and again a story pops up about a human being displaying a level of endurance that makes us think “how is that humanly possible?”. We hit a fitness goal and feel bloody proud of ourselves, only to see in the news that some athletic freak has accomplished something in the same field we […]
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Regulating Property Management: A Decade Overdue, But At What Cost?
In 2008, the real estate industry was overhauled with the introduction of the Real Estate Authority (REA). This decision provided further consumer confidence that complaints would be dealt with independently and transparently. An independent regulator sets a minimum industry standard to work to. Before this, the real estate industry was self-regulated by the Real Estate […]
Power Broker
While there is plenty of media coverage about economic headwind on the horizon, the head of CMC Markets New Zealand, Chris Smith, is optimistic about the future. And he should know, with access to over 10,000 financial products, CMC covers the gamut of the trading world. We talk to Chris about the life of an […]
Relive The Chaos With HBO’s GameStop Documentary
“Remember when we you couldn’t stop hearing about GameStop?” Few stories in recent memory shook the world of trading like the epic GameStop stock story from 2021. What started as an elaborate example of online trolling turned into a legitimate short squeeze of epic proportions, creating a truly fascinating, captivating and revealing event, a genuine […]
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Split Enz: Repercussions of Greatness
Something profound happened to the history of New Zealand music when, through some divine planetary alignment and the drive, talent and vision of Tim Finn, we got Split Enz. With hit album after hit album during the 70s and 80s, the band produced a library of iconic songs that are as meaningful today as when […]
AlUla: 7,000 Years Of History Dug Up For Luxe Living?
AlUla in Saudi Arabia is one of the most significant archaeological regions in the world. Its red sandstone canyons bear the ancient traces inscribed by the members of multiple civilisations who habited the area going back 7,000 years. It is also home to the largest conserved site of the Nabataeans south of Petra in Jordan, […]
Go On A Mission To Seek Out Great Wine
So you’re sitting with your 2019 Mission Jewelstone Syrah in a shady spot on the deck and you suddenly wonder; damn how did the winemakers get this to taste so good? And you’re not alone, as even legendary Masters of Wine like Andrew Caillard from Australia felt obliged to give this particular vintage a score […]
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Explore Rotorua With These Four Walks
While Rotorua is chalked full of awesome activities for those looking to fill in time, sometimes, the best way to spend a day exploring the surroundings is on foot. Few locations in the nation offer more unique and exciting spots for a day walk than the geothermal paradise, with a whole host of tracks and […]
Crankworx: Carving New Paths
Crankworx is the world’s biggest mountain biking festival and its world tour covers the planet’s most famous destinations – Innsbruck, British Columbia, Whistler and Rotorua. Millions of viewers watch each leg of the tour via global livestreams, as well as the thousands that attend in person. To have Rotorua on such a map brings huge […]
Heading To Rotorua? Here Are Our Top Free Must-Sees
Rotorua is one of the North Islands most popular and beloved holiday destinations. You can scarcely meet anyone who hasn’t got more than one story of a Rotorua experience, be it with family as a child, with friends as a teen or with a partner as an adult. One of the great things about the […]
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The Thrill Of Life On The Edge Of Town
The light shines brighter at the edges. It keeps us sharp, at the edge, where we gotta be. At least it did for Al Pacino in Heat, you can add your own finger snaps. It certainly does for cities too as the 21st century has seen property prices rise so high in the centres that […]
Three South Auckland Beaches To Hit While The Sun’s Still Shining
Who doesn’t love a good mission out of town to the beach? One of the great perks of living in this wonderful country we call New Zealand is that almost no matter where you are, you’re only at most, a few hours, at best barely a stones throw away from the sea. Everyone can recite […]
A Fresh New Offering From DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka
Even if you’re not a true foodie you probably will have heard of the ‘Farm to Table’ concept. It’s nothing too radical and plays out exactly as the title suggests; produce from farms goes directly to a restaurant where it is prepared, cooked and served. There are no middle men, shipping or warehouses and where […]
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Ditch The Grill With This Healthy Alternative
You’ve probably heard about the healthy cooking trend that has taken the world by storm in the past few years. Yes, I’m talking about air fryers, the cooking appliance that sparked a global sensation for fans of cooking blogs and food ‘grams. If you haven’t heard of them before, a quick Google will serve you […]
The Swiss Army Knife Of Baking Is Here
You might already be well ahead of the curve or you picked up baking for the first time during lockdown. I like to think we all picked up new skills over that time. In the kitchen you might be looking at getting a new instrument here and there, or an entire refit. Whatever your situation […]
Vacuuming Is No Longer A Chore With This Latest Release From Samsung
We all know that giving our homes a regular vacuum is a necessary evil, but the very thought of having to haul a bulky and heavy appliance out of the hallway cupboard and drag it around the house for an hour or so really does make you re-consider whether a private cleaner is worth the […]
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Dive Into The Man and The Myth With This Tony Hawk Documentary
There might not be a celebrity in the entire world with a more unanimous approval rating than the great Tony Hawk. The effortlessly likable American skateboarding icon parlayed his incredible talent into a stunning run of success both in and out of competition at the turn of the century, becoming arguably, the most influential man to ever […]
Dr. Martens Reimagines The 1460 With A New York Street Legend
Who doesn’t love it when an established brand branches out and does something a bit more daring? It’s always fascinating when a brand with a very strong association with one style and aesthetic drops a release that goes against their modus operandi. And it’s probably fair to say that few names in the world of […]
See OBJ’s Six-Figure Super Bowl Cleats
If there’s one thing we know about the Super Bowl (and honestly, just America in general), it’s that you can always expect to see proud displays of extravagance and excess. Mostly in the stands, by the hundreds, maybe thousands of A-listers (and their hangers on) in the crowd, but every now and then, the players […]
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The Tanqueray Nº Ten And Tonic Is the Perfect Transeasonal Cocktail
We teamed up with Tanqueray to bring you a selection of cocktails to choose from, perfect for this weather. Each of the cocktails uses Tanqueray No.10 Gin, which has set the standard as the first ultra-premium gin. It’s also the only Gin and only white spirit that has been awarded a place in the Hall […]
This Gin Cocktail Is The Bee’s Knees
Our latest cocktail we’d like to bring you is the Bee’s Knees, and that’s not just a turn of phrase, that’s its name. We recommend mixing this particular summer refresher with Tanqueray Rangpur Lime Distilled Gin, which blends the exotic Rangpur lime with ginger and bay leaves for a spectacularly fresh flavour. The unique taste […]
Every Gin Lover Should Know How To Make The Tom Collins
Now that we’re coming out of lockdowns, it’s time to start brushing up your hosting game. A true host has everything on hand to make brilliant cocktails, and this Tom Collins is the third and final one we have for you today. You can find the rest here. All of the cocktails have been using […]
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Crystal and Gold Encrusted Skateboards? Why Not?
If you’ve spent any time at all on a board, you’re required at some point in your life to hang a deck on your wall to let guests know that while you no longer live on the streets, the streets still live in you. These limited edition decks made by No More Essentials are the […]
Most Expensive Car in the World: $28 Million Rolls-Royce Is Essentially A Fold-Out Bar
Dubbed the “Boat Tail”, Rolls-Royce has pulled out all the stops for an unknown client to create their dream car. There are clues and rumours as to who this might be, which we’ll get into later, but let’s take a look at this insane $28 million Rolls-Royce a little first. Only three of these beauties […]
The Magic Of The 2021 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
On my way to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Auckland in Newmarket, I was making a mental note of road widths, corner angles, gradients and traffic, mapping out a safe route for my test drive with the 2021 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan. I was going through this exercise because the 2.7-tonne SUV is technically speaking, a beast […]
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Jamie Beaton On Compounding Success
Since its genesis in 2013, Crimson Education has gone big, really big. It is the world’s leading US/UK university admissions consulting company, it operates in 20 locations, supports students from 35 countries, reaches millions of students with its content and assistance, it is backed by the giants of investing and has the sort of board […]
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
New Zealand’s marine industry punches well above its weight on the global stage and Cule Marine is an example of the sorts of businesses that drive this sector – fuelled by hard work, a passion for boating and even the willingness to help the competition. Cule Marine director, Ursula Hanson, gives us her take on […]
Damon Kelly: From Caravan to Global Impact
It was in this year and out of a caravan in Hamilton that Damon Kelly formed the tech company Enlighten Designs which today is NZ’s largest website design, systems design and software development companies – employing over 70 staff. In 1998, you’d be at the cutting edge of things if you had a 56kb dial […]
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The Science, Tradition and Art of Winemaking
Creating an award winning product that goes out to the world is hard enough when you can control all of the elements, but winemaking is a world full of variables. Waitiri Creek Winemaker, Pip Battley has built a career crafting these uncertainties into critically-recognised successes. Pip’s work has taken her from Martinborough and Central Otago […]
George Begg: From The Deep South To The Very Top
There’s something about small town New Zealand that seems to breed world-class operators in the motor racing industry. Again and again we learn that some of our global household names in the exalted fields of V8 Supercars, Formula One, IndyCars and Superbikes got their start in rural New Zealand. Perhaps it’s those long straight – […]
Spotlighting Four Of The Finest Restaurants In The Otago Region
When it comes to the culinary arts, Otago is most synonymous with its vast collection of vineyards, which produce some of not just the nation’s, but the world’s most celebrated wines. But we all know that a great glass of wine is at its best when accompanied by an equally exceptional plate of food, and […]
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Look No Further: The Next Gen of Fish Finder Has Landed
Simrad Yachting’s newest multifunction display (MFD) – Simrad NSX heralds in the next level for chart plotters and fishfinders with a powerhouse of new tech. Available in 7″, 9″ and 12″ display sizes the NSX gets a brand new Operating System with an intuitive touch screen experience and clear images. It packs in new charts […]
Underwater Aston
Submersibles are wonderful pieces of technology. Small, nifty little marine machines designed to go under the water… and yes they’re so much more than just a submarine… People remember James Bond for the tuxedos, vodka martinis, beautiful women and spy adventures. The actors behind it, legends in their art…Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton, […]
The World’s First ‘Hyper-Jet’ Is Coming
When we think about luxury road vehicles, for most people, the first thing that comes to mind is these slick, streamlined supercars that are specifically built to be compact and whizz down the road at astonishing speeds. Yet when we think about luxury water vehicles, generally we’re talking about gargantuan superyachts, stuffed with spa pools […]
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Three Very Good Reasons To Focus On Awatea
Ever since Time began, there’s always been something magical about the number 3. Stories have always had three phases with a beginning, middle and end; in mythology the hero always gets offered three wishes and the ancient king of the fable always had three strong sons or beautiful daughters. In more modern times, competitions of […]
It Was A Very Good Year
When I was 17, it was a very good year It was a very good year for small town girls And soft summer nights We’d hide from the lights On the village green When I was 17 So sung Frankie Sinatra back in… well, let’s just say it was a long time ago. In this […]
Te Mata Estate Coleraine – So THIS Is What Perfection Tastes Like!
So how really do you define ‘perfection’? Well, it depends on what you’re looking at. In mathematics you can have a ‘perfect’ number which is a numeral equal to the sum of all its divisors (eg; 6=1+2+3), but in physics you might think you have a perfect sphere only to discover under the microscope lots […]
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The Taste Of Victory We’ve Waited 80 Years For
Eighty years ago there really was only one gig in town, certainly in Europe anyway – as World War Two ended its Phony War pretensions and in early 1940 matured into a real, nasty, proper war with the Nazi Panzer tanks Blitzkrieging their way through Norway, the Low Countries and France. Next stop was supposed […]
Whisky: The Older The Better?
We’re in a golden age of whisky at the moment where the producers of the past have left us a gift of barrels they laid down 50 years ago. That is to say the distilleries that have lasted that long have. There was the danger of running out of stock and needing to open these […]
Specialists Advice For Specialist Whiskies
With the rapid approach of the cooler weather, increasingly I’m finding myself looking forward to finding my spot at the bar, watching the rain endlessly lashing the windows and swirling the finger (or two) of warming amber liquid in my whisky glass while I work on solving the world’s problems with my friends. This year […]
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The Grove At Home: Silk Robe
Fine dining establishment, The Grove, is more than just a restaurant, it is the crown jewel amongst Auckland’s superb culinary scene. Headed by owner, Michael Dearth, alongside Head Chef, Ryan Moore and Food & Beverage Director, Andrea Martinisi, The Grove was recently named 15th in the world on TripAdvisor’s 2021 Travellers’ Choice “Best of the […]
Order A Full 3 Course Wine Dinner Experience For This Friday
The common refrain is that Level 3 is level 4 with takeaways. Instantly images of greasy chips and burgers spring to mind. But that doesn’t need to be the way, especially if The Grove, the internationally acclaimed restaurant, has anything to say about it. They have released a special The Grove at Home menu, which […]
The Grove At Home: Sakura in Aotearoa
Fine dining establishment, The Grove, is more than just a restaurant, it is the crown jewel amongst Auckland’s superb culinary scene. Headed by owner, Michael Dearth, alongside Head Chef, Ryan Moore and Food & Beverage Director, Andrea Martinisi, The Grove was recently named 15th in the world on TripAdvisor’s 2021 Travellers’ Choice “Best of the […]
Ep.37 – How To Create Valuable Products Here
Chloe and Florence are sisters who craft health beverages in their hometown of Nelson, New Zealand. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and at the edge of the Pacific Ocean; the outdoors is their playground. Chloe is a neuroscientist and holds a diploma in herbal medicine. With this background and a passion for nutrition, Chloe set out […]
Ep.117 – How To Focus For Global Scale
Back in 2004, you would be at the cutting edge of mobile phone coolness if you were rocking a Motorola RAZR or a Nokia 7610. While these might hold some retro value today, they were basic as far as today’s mobile phone tech benchmarks might go. And while iPhone and Android were still a few […]
Ep.103 – No Temporary Fixes for Mental Health
New Zealand’s workforce of temps and contractors are a vital part of the economy yet are not able to access the same level of support and training as permanent employees. Contracting and temporary workforce company, Emergent has set out to change this in in terms of mental health support for its temporary workers with its […]
Ep.90 – Have You Got What It Takes To Be A Venture Capitalist – Rob Vickery
Rob is the Founder and Managing Partner at Hillfarrance Venture Capital and an entrepreneur-turned-VC who has been investing at the frontiers of enterprise technology since 2014. Prior to creating Hillfarrance, Rob was the Founding Partner of one of Los Angeles’ most active enterprise software venture funds, Stage Venture Partners. Rob spoke at the M2 Summit, […]
Ep.87 – How Long Can Your Business Keep Doing What It’s Doing – Dr. Mark Eltom
Working with the likes of Callaghan Innovation, MBIE and Auckland University, Mark Eltom has helped hundreds of startups and established businesses grow through guidance and insights into R&D strategy and access to funding. Mark’s background across industry, academia and government gives a unique insight into new problems. He is now the CEO of Wine Grenade, […]
Ep.85 – How To Monetize Your Own Data – Rachel O’Shea
Rachel is the co-founder of technology company, Yabble. Yabble is one of the first businesses globally to use blockchain technology to create consumer-to-business data marketplaces. Rachel spoke at the M2 Summit, 3 November 2020, about how you can monetize your own data. Events You Should Attend Buy Now Buy Now Buy Now Buy […]
