M2 magazine presents
HOW THE BEST ARE SUCCEEDING
Getting Grounded With Greg Murphy
Greg Murphy is one of the most approachable motorsport superstars. The four-time Bathurst winner is a similar age to me; I saw him at the Nissan Mobil 500 Wellington street race back in the 90s. […]
Mortal Kombat II
Despite the last film releasing in the middle of a pandemic, the Mortal Kombat reboot did well enough to receive a sequel. So what if the critics gave it a 55%? These films have never […]
Who Truly Is Jenna Ortega
JenNa Ortega was stunning on the red carpet at The 2026 Actor Awards. She had one nomination at the event for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her work in […]
Time Pieces
Mastery Over Sapphire: The A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual
In a world of loud and proud watches with skeletal intricate designs A. Lange & Söhne bring a refreshing classism to the table in the form of the Minute Repeater Perpetual, a mechanical wonder. I […]
The Greatest Show On Earth: The Goodwood Revival
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 […]
Sculpture or Timepiece? The Parmigiani Tonda PF Skeleton
An interweaving of metal and open sky mechanisms, a mechanical wonder in all it’s glory. That’s how we’d describe the new Tonda PF Skeleton. Parmigiani Fleurier brought a number of timepieces to the floors of […]
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 […]
The Talent Needed Fill The AI Skill Gap
Anna Mowbray, co-founder of Zuru and current CEO and founder of the job marketplace startup ZEIL has gone from being at the top of a sector to a startup. When asked why she didn’t choose […]
AI: What’s Changed In The Last 18 Months?
Nikhil Ramrakhiani, the Chief Technology Officer at PieFunds, gave us an update on just how quickly the world of AI is moving. “AI is at the forefront of change,” Ramrakhiani began. “It’s rapidly transforming technology […]
Cars
BMW M4 Competition on the Victorian Backroads
BMW loaned writer and explorer Tim Warren an M4 competition to explore rural Victoria in Australia. Exciting plans mean a 5:45am Monday morning Airport trip. Auckland to Melbourne is a route I’ve taken more than […]
A Glorious Drive – The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed
Let’s get the obvious out of the way, this is an extremely pleasant place to be. The car welcomes you like a prince into unlimited luxury. Understatement is the name of the game here, it’s […]
The Grand Return – The GranTurismo Is Back For The Long Haul
There’s something romantic about the concept of the Grand Tourer, a vehicle designed to help liberate you from the shackles of the day-to-day routine and allow you to explore the open road in comfort, style, […]
Fashion
Creating Fendi Fashion As Architecture For Spring/Summer 2024
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 […]
The Year Of The Hare
Dior’s latest collection for the Lunar New Year is about love for the Water Hare, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2023. And they have gone all out by incorporating the hare motif into their signature […]
Tote Luxury
PARISIAN’S CRAFTED COLLECTION DRAWS ON OVER 100 YEARS OF MAKING RIGHT HERE IN NEW ZEALAND. Genuine materials – Small batch editions – Made to last. The leather business tote combines slim, minimalist proportions offering simplicity […]
Drink
Fine Whisky To Experience In Every Sense
As a kid; whenever I heard the word ‘scenario’ I could taste baked beans like I’d just put a forkful in my mouth. Plus, whenever I saw a car painted in any shiny metallic colour […]
Your Backyard Needs A Bespoke Micropub
The days of the mancave are played out. Now is the time of the tiny Irish pub. Look out at your lawn, would you like to not have to mow a couple more meters of […]
A Whisky Specifically Designed for A Night On Earth
Hopefully over this christmas and New Years you found a chance to hang out and have good times with friends and loved ones. To celebrate these times The Macallan have crafted a unique single malt […]
Success
Habits of High Performers
James Laughlin has spent his career in the company of champions and not just in the pipe band world, where he’s a seven-time world champion drummer or his award-winning podcast. As a high-performance coach, he’s […]
Global Endeavours: The Quiet Giant Behind Some of New Zealand’s Biggest Beverage and Ingredient Brands
Behind some of the most recognisable beverage labels on New Zealand shelves and increasingly offshore is a business that has grown quietly, strategically, and with remarkable resilience. Global Endeavours, led by founder Hamish Gordon, is […]
From Side Project to Global Platforms
photography by DaniloPhoto Ben Liebert never set out to build one of the most sophisticated cloud integration and data access platforms on the market. But then again, the SyncHub founder never quite followed the script […]
Man Made
This Is The largest Capacity Production Motorcycle Ever Made
Photos By Jake Hoare Wow. The Triumph Rocket 3, at two and a half liters, that’s right: 2500cc, is the largest capacity production motorcycle ever made. Everywhere you go, people stare at it, cross the […]
The X Factor
I’ve noticed recently a yearning to unplug and return to more atomised technology. My nephew rocks a dumbphone and a digital camera he found in an op shop for a few dollars, swinging the full […]
Mercedes-Benz Built This City
We’ve written in the past about luxury car companies branching out into luxury apartments and hotels but Mercedes-Benz may have just gone up another gear with their latest project. You’re looking at the Mercedes-Benz Places […]
Innovation
Who Wears The Pants
In shades of olive, camel and steel-blue, a pair of wintry hued trousers give your wardrobe a seasonal update. From top to bottom: Neuw $169, Barkers $99.99, Rolla’s $149.99, Ben Sherman @ Smith and Caughey’s […]
Girard-Perregaux Top Picks of 2017
Laureato Skeleton Girard-Perregaux impresses yet again with the Laureato Skeleton, showcasing a striking transparent design that boldly shows the inner workings of the skillfully crafted Laureato collection. The harmony between interior and exterior is a […]
Bringing Home The Lessons Of The Lockdown
As an SME operating in the design and construction industry, Box™ needs to be nimble. They believe in testing the waters of interesting design-and-build ideas but are quick to pivot if the uptake or financials […]
Got An Issue
M2 magazine presents
HOW THE BEST ARE USING AI TO SUCCEED