M2 February 2026 Issue Editor’s Letter
Okay, as of going to print, we are full steam ahead into the new year, and there is no shortage of global and local political and economic intrigue. Europe/US relations, Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine and so […]
The Good The Bad The Weird Of CES 2026
Avatar: Fire and Ash is in the midst of it’s theatrical run, and at the time of writing we’ve already seen it pass the $1 billion threshold despite haters believing it might tank after an […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Wonder of The Wandering Hours
While the AP Royal Oak might have carved out a well-deserved iconic status, Audemars Piguet are much more than a one-trick pony. Exhibit A. The Code 11.59 Starwheel, an ultra-contemporary watch is a fresh take […]
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
Customer Retention & Growth At Scale – Asa Cox, CEO & Founder, Arcanum.ai
Under his leadership, Arcanum has delivered AI-powered solutions that fast-track retention, streamline workflows, and drive real business impact across diverse industries. Asa leads strategic development of Numa, a practical AI platform that helps SMEs grow […]
Taming the Risks of AI to Unleash Innovation with Confidence
Raffaella del Prete tackled a crucial, often overlooked question in the race to adopt AI: what are the operational risks, and how can they be managed without slowing innovation? Her keynote explored the realities of […]
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 […]
Sheer Driving Pleasure
Charge Your Drive with the BMW iX
Luxury, innovation and sustainability are hard things to achieve individually, let alone in balance. Somehow though the BMW iX does just that. This revolutionary electric SUV is now available at Auckland City BMW and East […]
How To Turn Challenges Into The Best Opportunities
Over the 100 year history of BMW, many hurdles along the way have turned into business defining opportunities. From the oil crisis in the 70s to the launch of the 3 series, from the global […]
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
Maserati Is Going Track Side
This year The House of the Trident revealed the Maserati GT2 at the legendary 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium. This marks the return of Maserati to GT competitions, after previously carving a name for […]
Making Rolls-Royce Bespoke With Gavin Hartley
As far as exclusive car brands go, Rolls-Royce takes the cake. But if you want your exclusivity just that bit more exclusive, you’ll be pleased to know that there is a Rolls-Royce Bespoke division. We […]
The Ultimate Boss Car – Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Roadster
The SL has long been Mercedes ultimate Boss car. It’s lineage is as long as it is storied, with the 300 SL being near universally hailed as one of the greatest cars ever made, contributing […]
Fashion
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 […]
Results Over Excuses
Trent Bradley wears: Henry Navy POW Check Suit $1,299 (SDC804), Willard White Textured Essential Shirt $169 (CFNQ0021), Navy Prep Tie $189 (TIG006) From Working Style For more than two decades, Trent Bradley and his team […]
Cut From a Different Cloth
We’re not saying denim is having a comeback, because it never left. But every now and then, a store arrives that reminds you what the whole obsession was about in the first place. Tucked into […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drink
It’s a can! It’s a cup!
If you, like me, completely missed the boat on Asahi Super Dry Nama Jokki when it dropped in NZ last year then you have good reason. It sold out in record time. 32,000 sixpacks blew […]
Auckland Whisky Enthusiasts Shouldn’t Miss The Macallan Harmony II Experience
The Macallan are bringing their latest creation to New Zealand shores, but before they do, they’re offering limited spots in an exclusive experience for those wanting to try it for themselves before it hits Kiwi […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Crushing the SailGP
Tom Slingsby Is a hard man to get hold of. But we managed! Captain of the Australian SailGP Catamaran, competitor in America’s Cup, International man of mystery, all round bloody nice guy. We asked him […]
Man Made
Classic Style Modern Tech
Photography by Jake Hoare The R12 is the latest iteration in BMW Motorrad’s retro lineup, replacing the popular R nineT. It offers a blend of classic styling and modern technology, to satisfy both nostalgic riders […]
Bougie Living With Bentley
Bentley enthusiasts, start your bespoke engines! As well as being one of the world’s boujie-est car brands, with their latest wheels being driven by the world’s elite, they’re also joining the club of Aston Martin […]
Gelände and Straße
Normally I find it hard to get up at 8am, but this was not a normal day. The opportunity to ride a 2024 R 1300 GS for several hours got me excited to the point […]
Innovation
Top Three Autumn Reads
For this issue, I read 3 great novels, by whom I would call the gentlemen of action fiction authors. The Call of the Raven By Wilbur Smith I really admire Smith’s unique writing style that […]
This Smartphone Power Bank Doubles As A Kickstand
Belkin have come up with a design for a smartphone power bank so nifty I’m somewhat surprised I haven’t seen anything like it until now. The BOOST↑CHARGE™ Power Bank 10K + Stand Play Series has […]
Dior Has Reimagined the Californian Dream
There’s something about California that has etched itself into the psyche of Western culture as kind of a dreamlike destination. We can of course go back to the early Westward US settler migration, but California […]
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