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I’ll Take the Venison
I like to do my bit for conservation, or at least that’s what I tell myself to sound noble for getting BurgerFuel’s new limited-edition Wild & Wagyu. It uses ethically recovered wild venison through the […]
Southland The New Centre of Our Economy
‘Recently I went to Invercargill on business…’ – say that intro in a bar or cafe and you have to pause out of courtesy, like a stand-up comedian, to allow your listeners time to insert […]
Metal Balloon Dogs
Hublot’s Classic Fusion Balloon Dog is exactly what it says on the tin. Inspired by Jeff Koons’ classic Balloon Dog sculpture, which gets endless forgeries at children’s birthdays, it made me do a double take […]
Time Pieces
Piaget Is the King Of Thin
When you’re looking at gearing up with a new timepiece, you want to consider every aspect and dimension. The sophistication it exudes, the features it delivers, the story it tells about its wearer, and more […]
The Grand Prix Of Time
For the first time ever the Monaco Grand Prix has a title partner, and it’s none other than TAG Heuer. TAG already had its fingers in plenty of high octane pies, but by becoming the […]
Collective Forces
Armin Strom and Collective Horology have joined forces to create a unique version of the Gravity Equal Force watch, the P.03., a nod to the magic and adventure of technical outdoor exploration. While Silicon Valley […]
M2 AI Summit
Simple and Effective AI Tools You Can Use Today
Jared Langguth followed with how he dragged his own busy, sceptical colleagues across the line, one workflow at a time. Jared Langguth skipped the usual show of hands. “Who’s actually using a large language model […]
AI & Cybersecurity – What You Need to Know
Mantel Group’s Adam Durbin and Natalie Rouse tackled the intricate relationship between AI and cybersecurity, blending reality checks with strategic insights. Durbin, the CTO of Mantel Group, kicked off the keynote with a call to […]
Driving Growth with AI Agents
After lunch, AI educator Caelan Huntress, a fast-talking Portland transplant with a circus background, set out to make agents tangible, demonstrating the leap from AI that suggests things to AI that actually goes and does […]
Cars
Lamborghini Temerario is a new breed of High Performance EV
Recently the Giltrap Group gave us our first local look the brand new Lamborghini Temerario. France was home to it’s international reveal and what a reveal it was. “The Temerario stands out as the new […]
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 […]
Bugatti Bolide: The Ultimate Track-Only Weapon from Molsheim
Bugatti, the purveyor of all things fast, luxurious, and jaw-dropping, has taken automotive performance to the next level with the Bolide, a track-only hyper sports car that puts the “hyper” in hyperbole. First teased as […]
Fashion
Quantum Leap
As Chair and Director at Virtual Blue, Dr. Peter Catt is not just talking about the future, he’s building it. With a doctorate in applied computing, a private pilot’s licence, and a curiosity that spans […]
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 […]
Close the Dior, It’s Cold
Dior’s Men’s Ready to Wear Winter 22-23 looks have made their way across the runway and into our wardrobes. Designer Kim Jones, Creative Director of Dior Homme, look back at the beginnings of the fashion […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why You Should Have A Wine Cellar
If you are worried that out of control global inflation might be eroding the value of cash and are looking at other investment options, now might be the time to stock up on some wine. […]
Success
Balance is Dynamic: Rethinking the Pursuit of Success
We’re often told to “find balance,” as if it’s a single moment of alignment we can reach and hold forever. But balance is far less about perfection and far more about adaptability. True balance isn’t […]
Andrew Davis is Literally Driving Innovation
As Chief Strategic Officer and Vice President of Mobility, Lexus and Motorsport at Toyota New Zealand, Andrew Davis has been a key figure in Lexus’s rise as one of the country’s fastest-growing premium automotive brands. […]
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
The BMW R18 is a Road Titan
As you approach the BMW R18 it’s virtually unlike any other bike. For a start, its monumental size means that there are few other man made pieces of machinery that rival its sheer presence. Photos […]
Bridging Both Brand And Need
As a kid I had a copy of the Guinness Book of Records, and a few pages were more thumbed than others: the world’s tallest man, the fastest time for running 100m and the world’s […]
Level Up Your Superyacht Game
If you want your Superyacht to come packing some serious deck action, let us recommend 37.6 metre (123.3ft) The Azimut Grande 38 Trideck. Crafted by the renowned yacht designer Alberto Mancini, the yacht’s exterior design creates […]
Innovation
NVIDIA Is Using This NZ Startup to Put a Face To AI
Recently we made a big deal out of the total market dominance NVIDIA has fallen into in the AI space for it’s GPU capabilities. They aren’t stopping there though. They’re also developing software called NVIDIA […]
NZ Startup Woolchemy Is Breaking Into A $165 billion global market
A few months ago, through a series of bizarre events, I sat in on a funding round pitch, listening to Startup hopefuls. I was struck by a few things. One, scaling is a bitch. Two, […]
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 […]
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