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Kicking It with Brando – Autumn/Winter 2026
Brando’s going feet first into autumn and winter. Just because its shoes are Italian-made doesn’t mean the brand doesn’t know what we need here in New Zealand and across the ditch: sharper mornings, longer shadows […]
Belt Up: The 1919 Collection by Parisian
All made in New Zealand with premium leathers. Humanity has been surprisingly inventive when it comes to not being caught with its pants down. We’ve tried rope, sashes and drawstrings. The Victorians hoisted their trousers […]
Will Oracle Be Left Holding the Bag?
News arrived in early August that S&P Global had downgraded Oracle’s credit rating to BBB−, one notch above junk. A further cut would push the company into speculative-grade territory and could raise its borrowing costs […]
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 […]
The Magical Journey of F.P.Journe
While a couple of decades in watchmaking years is very, very young, F.P.Journe has wasted no time in cementing its position as one of the world’s finest watch brands through the wrangling of special materials, […]
TAG Heuer’s Triple Tribute: The Monaco Skeleton Dial Chronographs
Revving up the excitement for the prestigious 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, TAG Heuer has unleashed a trio of avant-garde timepieces that push the boundaries of horological design. With a nod to their racing heritage, the […]
M2 AI Summit
How To Increase Productivity With AI & Machine Learning
Paul Roseman, the General Manager of Strategic Development at ProCare, took the stage to share his three-decade-long journey of driving innovation within the healthcare sector. In a fireside chat, Paul shed light on how AI […]
AI: How to Get Started Now
At the M2 AI Summit, Asa Cox, the founder and CEO of Arcanum, delivered a keynote that cut through the hype and laid out a pragmatic roadmap for business leaders eager to harness the power […]
What We Did To Grow Productivity With AI
Bindi Norwell, Group Chief Executive of ProCare, shared the real-world experience of bringing AI into one of New Zealand’s largest primary healthcare networks. Rather than starting with technology, her team began with people. “We created […]
Cars
The Drive Within: BMW’s Digital Revolution
It’s easy to forget just how radical the original iDrive was. Back in 2001, when most cars still had cassette slots and enough buttons on the dashboard to rival a Boeing 747, BMW looked at […]
The Grand Finale: Rolls-Royce Unveils the Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have unveiled the Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow, a limited edition of 12 cars worldwide, marking the end of the production of one of the most transformative models in the marque’s history. […]
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 […]
Fashion
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 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. […]
R.M. WIlliams Wants to give you summer
R.M. Williams is bringing the summer apparel in style with a new range of warm weather footwear, lightweight apparel and adventure-ready accessories. Pick up some linen shirts in warm vintage colours perfect for lounging or […]
Drink
Coffee & Whisky the Way They Should be Enjoyed – Together!
The end of a fine meal; what better time to have a cup of hot, rich, flavourful coffee? Funnily enough, this is also the ideal time to sit back and reflect on the successes of […]
Best Cocktail Bar In The World’s Most Iconic Gin Cocktail & How to Make It
Mayfair isn’t just the most desirable plot of land on the Monopoly board, it’s also the go-to place for the ritziest cocktail bar on the planet. We’ve mentioned it in passing before, but we really […]
4 Limited Edition Penfolds Wines You Have to Get Your Hands
If you’re heading over the ditch to Australia now that the borders are getting back to normal, make sure you have plenty of room in your bag for what you’re going to be hauling back. […]
Success
Seeby Woodhouse and the Next Inflection Point
For years, Seeby Woodhouse has had the luxury that many founders spend their whole lives vision-boarding. A clean exit. He had money and success. He could step back. He could operate as an owner, shareholder, […]
Thriving Through Change: The Non-Negotiables of Hospitality Business Success in 2025
In an industry as dynamic and unforgiving as hospitality, complacency is the quickest path to failure. The landscape has been constantly shifting and isn’t expected to change in the coming year—we are still in an […]
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
We’re Drifting Lamborghinis on a Frozen Lake in Mongolia
Turns out the best way to understand a supercar’s four-wheel drive system is to point it at a frozen lake in Inner Mongolia and see what happens. While most of us were going to work […]
The Good The Bad The Weird Of CES 2026
Finally an Ultrasonic Knife Have you ever wanted a knife that vibrates between 10 to 20 microns so it can wiggle between the atoms of your tomato? Then buy the C-200 UltraSonic Chef’s Knife. It’s […]
The Defender Journey
Pack your bags and fly to Queenstown. On arrival the team takes you to your vehicle. Bagged and tagged, this is the last time you lift your suitcase for the next few days. Head to […]
Innovation
Dynamiq reinvents the 50-metre class with its new GTT 160
Welcome aboard the Dynamiq GTT 160. We’re happy to see that you’ve survived the apocalypse. Italian superyacht builder, Dynamiq is setting the record straight with their brand new 49.5-meter model. This superyacht is super cool […]
Why Big Business Needs To Lead Sustainable Change
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 […]
Real Men Drink Rosé
The increased popularity of rosé, making #DrinkPink, #YesWayRose and #Brose trending hashtags all over the world, has also made a huge impact on sparkling wine. Sales of rosé champagne have sky rocketed in recent years […]
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