Who Cares About Ballet
In a recent interview with Matthew McConaughey in a Variety & CNN Town Hall Timothée Chalamet talked about how the craft of movies is changing, and having to meet the audience where it is. One […]
Flies In The Machine
Large Language Models are inherently flawed. They’ve pulled off a highly technical party trick but it’s not going to be the path forward toward true machine intelligence. When it comes to flexible creative thinking and […]
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 […]
Time Pieces
The Santos De Cartier Chronograph is a Golden Sight to Behold
SANTOS DE CARTIER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH Louis Cartier presented his first Santos De Cartier in 1904 to his good friend it was named after, Alberto Santos-Dumont. It lays itself bare with visible screws and a modern […]
Legend Of Speed: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf Special Edition
Some colour combinations over time just become locked into a brand or a time or place and for old-school racing fans, there is just no going past the pale blue and orange of Gulf Oil. […]
Where Do You Go After You Buy the rarest watch on earth? Back to Casio: Zuckerberg’s Latest Rare Watch
Mark Zuckerberg, tech billionaire, Meta overlord and recreational jiu-jitsu enthusiast likes his watches. Last year he donned a $900,000 Greubel Forsey to announce a policy shift about Facebook’s “truth policing” and in a recent a […]
M2 AI Summit
Navigating the Legal Labyrinth of AI
The legal uncertainties surrounding artificial intelligence are vast and complex, so to help work through this we brought in Hudson Gavin Martin partner, Andrew Dentice to help us get a handle on the evolving legal […]
How Has Tech and Business Developed In The Last 12 Months?
Nyssa Waters, Co-Founder & CEO, Possibl.ai Prior to founding Possibl.ai in 2023, Nyssa held senior roles including Head of Financial Services & Fintech at Google Cloud NZ, and Sales Leadership with Spark and Telstra. She partners […]
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 […]
Sheer Driving Pleasure
If M2 Was A Car
Drum roll, please… The highly anticipated 2023 BMW M2 is here and as well as having the coolest name in the industry it has a lot going for it. As the final petrol-only M car […]
BMW M3 Touring Competition – The Family Supercar
Handsome looking inside and out, you can tell this M3 Touring Competition means business, yet it’s hard to tell just how good it is until you drive it. The interior is very similar to the […]
7 Generations Of Glorious Luxe Power
Coming to New Zealand and Australia at the end of 2022 is the new BMW 7 Series, our personal favourites when it comes to long-distance travel in luxurious comfort. You just can’t beat some good […]
Cars
Driving The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Feels Like An Event
The Aston Martin Vantage V8 is an event. More than virtually any other car I have driven. Aside from its staggeringly gorgeous looks, the trim and finish puts it among an exclusive set of cars […]
2025 G63 G Wagen – More Than a Letter
The G wagen is beautiful brick, barely changed in appearance since 1979. Scarcely a more iconic vehicle on the planet, it’s now a cultural icon, the ultimate gangster whip, while gracing the pages of luxury […]
Hands On With The Tesla Model Three as it Comes to NZ
Tesla is well…. Tesla. Different. And now that Tesla is just a little bit better. I had the privilege of attending the launch of the updated Model three. Model three is the mass market car, […]
Fashion
Burberry Offers Fresh Functionality
Burberry has introduced its Autumn-Winter 2022 Pre-Collection, designed by Chief Creative Officer, Riccardo Tisci. The collection delves into the outdoors. Signature outerwear is refreshed in new oversized silhouettes with reconstructed details – inspired by a […]
Fernando Alonso Accelerates As The New BOSS Ambassador
An icon on the track, Fernando Alonso is about to become an icon on the red carpet as well as he’s officially partnered up with BOSS, who’s going to be suiting him up at all […]
Outside Edge
Ermenegildo Zegna might be a luxury fashion brand that is renowned for its finely crafted suits and other clothing items. However, in its hometown of Trivero, Italy, the company is also known for its environmental […]
VIP
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Electric Revolution
Channelling offshore tax deductions into a conventional jet-fueled private corporate plane is so first quarter 2021. What you need is an environmentally friendly way to get around. Well, have we got just the ticket for […]
Twelve Cylinders, Real Gold, No Apologies: The Maybach V12 Edition
While the rest of the car industry is busy trying to convince you that a luxury experience is best delivered by a whisper, an app, and the gentle hum of something that sounds like an […]
Capital B: Balenciaga Spring 2024 Collection
Hoodies show plaid linings, reflecting the density of urban living, while tailored pieces boast sharp cuts and luxe rare wool fabrics. Eveningwear is given added mobility through lightweight surfer jerseys or technical crêpe textiles. a […]
Drink
New Year, New Whisky: The Macallan’s A Night On Earth In Scotland
A Night On Earth In Scotland is a new and limited edition expression from The Macallan; a celebration of the Scottish tradition of Hogmanay, marking the end of one year and the start of another. […]
A Structure For Your Tasting
Whisky tasting, you’ve got a selection of bottles in front of you, a collection of mates beside you and you’re ready to go. The problem is; how are you going to do it? Sip the […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
25 Years of Laughter
25 years ago, John Bishop stumbled into the brown-bricked Frog & Bucket Comedy Club on Oldham Street in Manchester on a Monday night, slightly depressed after divorcing his then-wife and looking for something to do. […]
Man Made
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 […]
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 […]
Rolls-Royce Have Given Us The World’s Fastest All-Electric Plane
According to a new release from Luxury Car manufacturer Rolls-Royce, they have just brought the world its fastest all-electric aircraft. Dubbed The Spirit of Innovation, the aircraft hit 555.9km/h, over 213.04 km/h faster than the […]
Innovation
Be Your Own BOSS
HUGO BOSS has dropped it’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, this time flaunted by a lineup of heavy hitters including Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen and British model Adwoa Aboah, plus returning BOSS ambassadors South Korean actor Lee […]
Best Things Ever Said, September 2017
You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein The best revenge is massive success. Frank Sinatra We are what we repeatedly do. […]
How A Distinguished Gentleman’s Promise Saved A Life
Since 2012, The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride has connected a global community in over 1,000 cities, raising over $38 million for men’s health. Movember is humbled to be the official charity partner of the ride. As […]
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