A magical moment can be so fleeting, and we don’t always have the right equipment to capture it. Smartphone technology is developing extremely fast, and Apple has always had a strong focus on enabling us to have an incredible camera just sitting in our back pocket. In celebration of the incredible imagery people have captured […]
Another election and another round of feelgood policies to ‘give kiwis what they really need’ that will magically disappear into the ether once everyone’s cast their vote. Can we afford to keep taking this approach to our most vulnerable? Social scientists have defined the cycle of poverty as being when a family has been impoverished […]
We have finally passed the last official days of winter, and are looking ahead to the new fashion trends that come with the change of season. As another round of European fashion shows comes to a close, we can look at what trends will be hitting the world of menswear and what looks will start […]
ARMANI CODE While the original Armani Code, with its all-black bottle and dark-hued ad campaigns, scream mystery, the new Armani Code Colonia bring a fresh look that is sleek and elegant. The campaign, fronted by Chris Pine, combines a masculine allure with a modern elegance. “I believe that a man is elegant when he is […]
OPPO has pulled out all the stops on the cameras for their two new phones, released today. The A77 and the A57 are new flagship-level devices with the best selfie front camera. The A77 features a 16MP selfie camera and an Ultra-HD mode which allows users to capture 50 MP images. The A77 also has […]
Late in July Sony revealed its highly-anticipated BRAVIA OLED television (A1 series) in New Zealand as it began rolling out into stores. By combining the superior picture quality of OLED with the 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme, the A1 series offers the world’s very first in-screen sound system in a large screen TV. Taking advantage of […]
Age: 23 Occupation: Actor What is your morning routine? I can’t/won’t start the day without coffee. If I’m working on a project, the day can start anywhere from 4-6 am, in which case I’ll give myself an hour to get up, maybe stretch out have my coffee and a bit of breakfast then start the […]
The phrase ‘time is relative to the observer’ arose from Albert Einstein’s field equations, which were published in 1915. Although he was talking about time as it pertains to general relativity, this extends to us as observers within the human condition. A minute can feel like hours at moments of stress. Conversely, the oft-thrown-around idiom […]
Age: 30 Occupation: Entrepreneur What is your morning routine? Wake up at 6.30am – shower, meditate for 30 minutes, have a green smoothie and hangout with the family then off to work for an 8am start. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Grow an international brand that does something beneficial for the environment […]
Known for their meticulous attention to detail, creative flair and with famed designer Alessandro Sartori at the helm, Ermenegildo Zegna’s reputation for producing elite made to measure suits is second to none. We recently invited a select group of M2 readers along to Ermenegildo Zegna’s flagship store to check out their made to measure service. […]
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. Excellence is therefore not an act but a habit. Aristotle Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, […]
As he was in town for Kea’s World Class New Zealander Awards 2017, I managed to grab a moment of Wrightspeed Ian Wright’s (the man behind the powertrain) time. Over the course of the past two decades, Wright has emerged as one of the leading minds of the electric transportation era. After co-founding Tesla Motors […]
It’s still pitch black when our alarms go off – 4.15am to be exact. Despite the early morning start, it’s easy to offset my drowsy, zombie-like mind with the sheer excitement of what’s on the agenda for today. While our time in New South Wales’ premier wine region, Hunter Valley, had so far consisted of […]
Way back in 1955 two global superpowers, namely the US and Russia (USSR as it was back then), began a competitive fight to rule space. It started out with the US declaring it was ‘soon’ to launch a satellite into space, but the statement was received as a gauntlet and had the Soviet Union responding […]
There’s little doubt that Mercedes-Benz have a very impressive SUV line-up (well, vehicles in general, for that matter), boasting everything from the 5.5L V8-powered AMG GLS 63 (and, of course, the G-Wagon) to the all-new X. Large or small, and whatever the terrain, it would appear Mercedes-Benz have a seat that will take you where […]
A home away from home for old salts has been transformed into a multi layered restaurant, bar and private club that has maintained its ‘On the Waterfront’ ambiance. A couple of years ago I became a foundation member of Seafarers Club, a private club venue situated above Ostro Restaurant occupying levels 3-7 of the historic […]
Each week seems to bring another burger joint opening, but hey, we’re not complaining. But with each new opening comes a new concept, so which fusion, style or flavour do you pick? Better Burger These guys seem to be taking on the city, with the recent opening of their Sylvia Park store showing they have […]
These tangible symbols of victory are all attained through the intangible qualities of the athlete – tremendous dedication, sacrifice, indomitable will and relentlessness towards glory. We hold athletes to high standards, but what’s easy to forget is that for every competitor that wins a medal, there are scores that don’t place, qualify or make the team. […]
CHOCOLATE Scientifically proven to be healthy A meta-analysis from Brown University has found a host of health effects from eating chocolate that stop the onset of scary words like “dyslipidemia”, insulin resistance and systemic inflammation which are apparently all major subclinical risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases. If you can say that sentence off the top […]
Pictured: Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Family Across the street, but way up-market Aston Martin finally has the home it deserves. Situated in the new nine-level, 5900-square metre Giltrap Group headquarters, Aston Martin Auckland offers the floor space to showcase up to 15 vehicles as well as a contemporary service centre, modern delivery suite and two luxurious […]
The Hitman’s Bodyguard is the perfect example of a movie the critics hate but moviegoers love. It released at the same time as Logan Lucky, which is like a redneck version of Ocean’s 11, even made by the same director, Steven Soderbergh. Logan Lucky is unconventional but still has the fun energy of the Ocean’s films […]
One of our favourite wineries and the most awarded boutique winery in new Zealand has just come out with a new range. This new range joins their premium lineup and sits perfectly between their Elspeth and the Reserve ranges that we often recommend in M2. The new line up was born from the desire of […]
Dunkirk blew people away and was a surprise hit in New Zealand, but now it’s time to look forward to what September has to offer. IT You know that movie still of the clown peaking out from a storm drain at a little kid? This is the reboot of that, cashing in on peoples fear […]
Here are some of the more dangerous activities you could attempt if 1 – you are crazy seriously crazy, 2 – you like to live (or die) on the edge, 3 – you still have insurance cover for your particular dangerous sport and 4 – you believe what you are doing will cure the hiccups. […]
The infamous 1986 horror novel IT will be seen in a different light the movie hits the big screens this September. We hear from the man, Stephen King himself, about what he thinks of the upcoming iteration. When you watch a film based on one of your books, like IT, do you find yourself thinking […]
It’s not often I get the time to sit down and read a book. Maybe it was something about the title that provoked an interest. If anyone is familiar with the bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life, Mark Manson tells us that not giving […]
Sunrise Through the Solar Arrays On July 26, 2017, a member of the Expedition 52 crew aboard the International Space Station took this photograph of one of the 16 sunrises they experience every day, as the orbiting laboratory travels around Earth. One of the solar panels that provides power to the station is seen in the upper […]
We’re treading on hallowed ground now. We all knew that one day Hollywood’s rummaging hand would light upon a classic like Blade Runner. They’ve already made the right first move by not rebooting everything from scratch. The second move they need to make is far more nuanced. Just a little background for readers who are […]
It’s business as usual in September, and Australia is the place to be for sporting action in this part of the world, as their most supported codes wind up their seasons. Elsewhere on the globe, New York is hosting two events of international significance with records to be broken. NRL FINALS SERIES September is the […]
From one of the flattest countries in the world, to the sharp ascents of the Southern Alps, Dutch-born Stef Zeestraten has, as is his wont, carved a name for himself in New Zealand snowboarding folklore. Throughout his 17-year competitive career that saw him peak at 47th in the world in 2008, Zeestraten has followed the serious […]
Just Be Cool Flava hosts Daz and Ast have a slight problem on their hands; After a rather large, successful promotion that has sold out a debut gig featuring Buck Nasty and his smash hit “Just Be Cool”, Daz and Ast are the flavour of the moment. Unfortunately they are missing one important element – […]
First settled in the mid-18th century, Tilting is known for its strong Irish culture and its recent designation by Parks Canada as a National Cultural Landscape District of Canada. The Squish Studio’s white angular form, sited on a rocky strip of coastline, that could rival Italy’s western coast, offers sharp contrast to the traditional vernacular […]
Creative, crafty and clever, we catch up with the duo behind Monmouth Glass Studio and get familiar with the incredible process that is glassblowing. How long have you been blowing glass? Isaac Katzoff: 18 years. Stephen Bradbourne: 25 years. How did Monmouth come about? IK: We got a commission for a big lighting job and […]
It’s officially spring and, with summer on the way, it is the perfect timing for the release of some spectacular new season wines and time to line up some stunning Pinots, two Pinot gris with very distinct characteristics – one from Hawkes Bay and the other from Waipara Valley, a lovely Pinot Rosé from Marlborough […]
In the latest Global Livability Report by the EIU, Auckland ranked among the top 10 once again. It did however have the lowest score for healthcare and was among the lowest for infrastructure. Canada and Australia dominated the charts, while New Zealand narrowly outranked Finland’s Helsinki and Germany’s Hamburg. The rankings are based on five […]
I stopped taking advice from almost everyone years ago. It’s not because I’m better than anyone. In fact, I need all the wisdom and guidance (from the right sources) I can get. I have so much to learn — in my marriage, relationships, my business, my emotions, my behaviours, everything. If I don’t receive quality instructions and […]
TELL NO LIES Gregg Hurwitz The story is set in San Francisco, the hero is a rich kid with a tough, wealthy mother; he gives up everything to marry his sweetheart and becomes a psychologist who works with ex-prisoners to rehabilitate them. Mother does not approve. It’s a murder mystery with twists and turns and […]
Ever since the first film from the Kingsman franchise hit our screens, we have been obsessed with the concept of bringing back a big focus on the art of tailoring and, as Colin Firth proclaims in Kingsman: Secret Service, “the suit is the modern gentleman’s armour”. We totally agree and his words are a testament […]
While most of us know James Franco as an A-list Hollywood actor, he is becoming more and more known for his writing, poetry, art and music. We will soon be seeing Franco in a different light, as he joins forces with the storied American fashion house, Coach and its Creative Director, Stuart Vevers, with the […]
While the original DMC car company didn’t last long it seems as though the nephew of automotive legend, John DeLorean has kept engineering in the family and has forged on toward the future. So now we have the DeLorean name emblazoned across the side of a personal VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) vehicle. Designed for personal […]
Another week, another drug bust, another contaminated home. It seems like every other day we’re getting these headlines. But what are we as a country doing about it? And are we brave enough to take extraordinary steps to minimise drug abuse in Aotearoa? As this report comes together, I flick to my homepage and a […]
Specialising has taken my business to the next level. My goal is to have a small base of exceptional clients. This year I’ve made some significant business decisions to achieve it. The last 10 years I’ve acquired thousands of clients. I can’t provide that many people with a high level of service and I don’t […]
I’ve heard it said that just 8% of the population have a truly entrepreneurial mind; we see the world differently to the so-called “normal” people. My good friend and business partner, Tony Falkenstein, says that we see the future, the way things could be. Where other people plot and plan, we go straight to the […]
“Property is such a key part of our lifestyle which keeps driving the market. So my advice is if you can raise the funds, if you can get the mortgage, and if that’s what you want to do for your future and your family, then buying a property is still a great option.” From biting […]
