The 6 Cs of future-proof leadership
AI won’t replace great leaders. But it will expose the ones who stopped growing. Rosanne Graham, CEO of Skills Group, has a framework for what comes next. Ask most people what skills a future leader […]
Half These Tech Reviews Have Ludicrous Screens
One Guy Three Screens Now that we’ve had every possible iteration of screen sizes as well as some pretty novel double screen layouts it’s time to boldly venture to new frontiers. THREE MONITORS. Laptops offer […]
Ferrari F1’s oldest team
I had the honour of joining Ferrari for two events at Casa Ferrari at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix. Situated on the main straight – the view was stunning, as was the hospitality. Thursday […]
Time Pieces
Watches and Wonders 2024: Parmigiani Fleurier
TORIC CHRONOGRAPH RATTRAPANTE ROSE GOLD Parmigiani Fleurier brought the Men’s dress watch back in elegant style with their new range of Toric references. Under the guidance of Guido Terreni you have the very epitome of […]
Watches And Wonders 2024: Hublot
SQUARE BANG UNICO Everybody wants a Bang these days. The Square Bang started life as an everyday wearable made of titanium, but as demand increased it slowly got propelled into a luxury item. This has […]
Watches and Wonders 2024: Baume & Mercier
Riviera 10786 Baume & Mercier have boldly stepped into their own aesthetic with the Riviera. Having four screws on the front of the 40mm Dodecagonal case with it’s architectural lines and profile makes it feel […]
M2 AI Summit
The Dynamo6 Effect
When Igor Matich arrived in New Zealand as a 14-year-old immigrant from war-torn Croatia, he didn’t speak English, didn’t know anyone, and had no idea what the future held. But what he did have was […]
What We Did to Grow Productivity With AI
John-Daniel Trask, CEO, Autohive & Raygun CEO and founder of Autohive and the co-founder and CEO of Raygun, a global application monitoring company serving customers in over 120 countries including Domino’s, HBO, and Virgin Atlantic. […]
How AI Is Impacting The Health & Safety Future
Bede Cammock-Elliott, founder of seeo.ai and seedigital Limited, used his keynote to showcase how AI is revolutionising risk management, real-time monitoring, and training in various sectors. Cammock-Elliott, whose company protects $5.5 billion worth of assets […]
Sheer Driving Pleasure
The 2022 BMW iX 40 Sport: A Sleek and Sustainable SUV for the Future
The BMW iX range has taken the world by storm with its futuristic design, cutting-edge technology, and eco-friendly performance. One of the latest additions to this groundbreaking lineup is the 2022 BMW iX 40 Sport, […]
BMW i4: A New Platform for A New Future
There’s been a lot of anticipation for BMW’s new all-electric Gran Coupe, the i4, but it’s now here and available at Auckland City BMW and East Auckland BMW. This new addition to BMW’s lineup is […]
BMW i4: A New Platform for A New Future
There’s been a lot of anticipation for BMW’s new all-electric Gran Coupe, the i4, but it’s now here and available at Auckland City BMW and East Auckland BMW. This new addition to BMW’s lineup is […]
Cars
The McLaren Solus GT: From Virtual to Reality
Ever seen a really cool vehicle in a racing game and wanted to drive it in real life? Obviously, the designers at McLaren Special Operations had because they have turned what was a radical McLaren […]
Oxford Plant: MINI Factory tour
The Oxford plant has been building cars since 1913 in the same spot, and it’s built everything from the Morris Oxford Bullnose to models for brands as diverse as Austin, Rolls-Royce, Range Rover, Honda based […]
Hyper Hybrid – Electric, Lamborghini Style
The Revuelto is the newest offering from Italian automaker Lamborghini, and it’s really not your average supercar. It’s also hybrid by the way and it is a long, long way away from your average hybrid […]
Fashion
From Italy to LA: The Journey of Oasi Cashmere
Italian luxury menswear company, Zegna, and Los Angeles-based luxury lifestyle brand, The Elder Statesman, have recently unveiled their collaborative capsule collection on the opening day of Paris Fashion Week. The event took place at a […]
The R.M.Williams’ A/W ‘25 Collection
this season’s directive at R.M.Williams is centred on investing in quality and timeless style; curating a versatile wardrobe that evolves with its wearer. Think denim, heavy coats and accessories that elevate winter outfitting, designed to […]
The Italian Connection
In the fashion world, there’s a particular kind of confidence which puts more focus on the details of something as opposed to the loud, logo-first stuff that tries to shout its net worth at strangers. […]
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The Symphony of Gears: Inside the LANGE 1 PERPETUAL CALENDAR
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 […]
Top of the Line Watches for The Year of the Dragon
As we celebrate the year of the Dragon, horologists around the world are putting their master craftsmen to work making the most intricate dragon themed timepieces they can muster. Being born in the year of […]
The Search for the Perfect Partner
2014 was a mixed year weather-wise in Champagne. A rainy autumn and winter gave way to two parched, sunny months, of which June was the sunniest in 50 years. But the summer was also unseasonably […]
Drink
Making it Suntory Time For 100 Years
When it comes to Japanese Whisky there’s none more iconic than Suntory. It’s been a house of innovation, constantly reinventing itself for several generations as it marks its 100th anniversary. It’s become known for it’s […]
Stil With Us
Stil, New Zealand’s finest triple distilled charcoal filtered vodka is getting a revamped new look, if you haven’t had the chance to try it yet, now is your best chance. Its new look has been […]
Metaxa Spirit Master
While the world has plenty of very fine spirits including rums, cognacs, bourbons, whiskeys and whiskies it is slowly discovering the magic of Metaxa, a unique and iconic Greek spirit created from a blend of […]
Success
The Rise of Workslop
Around here at M2 we’re pretty pro AI, we have a whole event centering around helping businesses how to prepare for it and integrate it with their business. Of course with any tool, proper application […]
How to go from Operator to Business Leader
In any industry, being good at the work does not mean you are good at the business. Going to market, pricing properly, building systems, maintaining standards, hiring and developing people, and keeping enough work in […]
What to Expect From Early Retirement
I’m sorry to say that early retirement will cause you to have feelings. A lot of them. Many of the feelings are good—freedom, joy, contentment, gratitude, excitement—but you don’t need help navigating those. Let’s talk […]
Man Made
2025 Lotus Emira Turbo: The Speed of Lightness
Well, isn’t this a little treasure? Lotus is the ultimate sports car formula: small, light, fast and fun. “Lightness” was the catch-cry of Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus; it helped him win many Formula One […]
Making the outdoors great again
The outdoors has a marketing department that deserves a pay rise. It’s convinced an entire generation that “disconnecting” is best achieved by buying more gear, driving further away, and then sleeping in a flapping nylon […]
The Evolution Of The Jet Ski
If you have been busy working towards that billionaire’s superyacht but just lack the billionaire bit, Brooklyn-based Tarform has just the sleek oceangoing ticket for you. While the mega yacht stays pinned to the vision […]
Innovation
Getting Stacked
Photo credit: John Price / Red Bull Content Pool Will Gadd, alongside local climber and guide, Iain Miller, conquer previously unclimbed sea stacks on the Irish Coast, the tallest of which is known as Chaos […]
Man On The Street – Jonathan Potton
Age: 27 Occupation: Managing Director/Video Producer What’s your morning routine? It tends to vary, as different video shoot projects mean that wake-up times can be all over the place. If it’s a more standard morning, […]
This Valley Makes all the Best Whisky
Scotch, that nectar of goodness, has been an iconic flagstaff for the Scottish for centuries. Being either single malt or blended form, there’s a whole wealth of things to know about each. In Scotland, there […]
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