Welcome to The How to Win issue. Yes, there is a kind of zero-sum game, capitalist overtone to that sentiment. A sentiment that seems a little old hat now. Over the last 10 years since the collapse of the Lehman Brothers and the financial carnage that ensued, certain priorities seemed to shift. Young, educated people […]
“God creates dinosaurs. God destroys dinosaurs. God creates man. Man destroys God. Man creates dinosaurs.” What do you get when you cross a robot and a prehistoric dinosaur? A worker at M2 magazine? Close, but no. A Jurassic Park remake directed by Neill Blomkamp (Chappie, District 9)? Even closer! But no. What you do get […]
Scheduled to launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope is going to be the next step in space exploration. As the successor to the Hubble Space Station, this telescope is an infrared observatory designed to look at the outer stars and galaxies. The telescope’s primary mirror is comprised of 18 hexagonal mirror segments made […]
Hills and hills, miles and miles of barren, bone-dry sand under the hot sun, the Sahara Desert is known as the most relentless place on earth. Settling around 47 degrees on a ‘cool day’, this region is hot. It has an area of 9,200,000 square kilometres which is basically the distance across the US and […]
From: Insomniac Games Platform: PS4 Exclusive Out of 10: 9 Marvel’s Spider-Man has caught people by storm. The last time we had a Spider-Man game this good was back in 2004. Now in 2018, not only do we have dynamic fights reminiscent of the Arkham series, a gorgeously rendered free roaming version of New York, […]
Since 2016, Elon Musk has played around with the idea of private passengers flying through space with the hope of maybe introducing life on Mars. In February, SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into space with a rubber ‘Starman’ in the driver’s seat. SpaceX plans to do exactly that again, but not with a car and […]
Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Bridges, Dakota Johnson, and Jon Hamm get together at a run down hotel. They’ve all got secrets and all have a chance to redeem themselves. But things are going to go sideways real quick. Directed by Drew Goddard (Cabin in the Woods), this neon soaked and moody movie will have you guessing […]
Director Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash) teams up with Ryan Gosling to bring to life the intense lead up to the moon landings and the personal life of Neil Armstrong. Based off the official biography, it covers the time between 1961 and 1969, including the tragic fire of Apollo 1. Will Neil Armstrong land […]
Director Bart Layton creates the spiritual brother to his last film The Imposter by recreating the 2004 heist where 4 kids try and steal a book worth $12 million. Somewhere between documentary and true crime drama, this heist movie gives you everything you need. It’s deep and it’ll leave you asking questions about youth and […]
Last time Venom got the silver screen treatment, it was underwhelming to say the least. But with Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Gangster Squad) at the helm as director and Tom Hardy as the meat puppet, audiences will be treated with a more focused and nuanced antihero. Tom Hardy plays Eddie Brock, a journalist who gets taken […]
Forget the track action, the logistics of shipping the F1 team’s considerable equipment from Suzuka in Japan to Texas then down to Mexico City would be something to behold. With only five races to go at the start of the month, October is make or break and the good news is Lewis Hamilton is within […]
Catching up with Mitch over the phone, he immediately comes across as your classic Kiwi man. No pretension, just a genuine guy who just happens to be blowing up in the music scene at the moment. So what’s your story? I’ll give you a shortened version of it. At school, I didn’t have too many […]
A birds eye view looking down into the interior of Marina One, a high density building complex in Singapore. In the middle of four high rises over 400,000 square meters is a “green heart”, a public space which extends across several stories. This is a megacity reflection of what an oasis looks like.
Pro BMX rider Senad Grosic pulls a move on the Giants Causeway in Bushmills Ireland. The World Heritage Site is comprised of 40,000 Basalt columns made from an ancient volcanic eruption. What’s so unusual, however, is that these columns are made of an interlocking hexagonal pattern. Some of the tallest columns measure up to 12 […]
To get you going, below I have outlined my 10 most valuable business and life lessons. I wish I knew these back then when I was first starting out. 1 – Process driven vs. energy driven: The reason why McDonald’s is successful is not because the burgers taste great but it’s the system that’s great. […]
Tom Panos has been working with the top 1% of real estate agents across Australia and New Zealand since 1993. As a leading auctioneer, real estate speaker and founder of the Real Estate Gym, he has helped over 19,000 real estate agents to learn what it takes to grow a 7 figure real estate business. […]
Undefeated Kiwi UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is one of the hottest properties in the sport right now. While he is a lethal opponent in the ring he is not the old brutish, masculine definition of tough. He credits some of his success to his dancing background and is even open about being in touch with […]
Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Mighty, powerful, out of this world. Spirit of the sky and master of thunder. Since the ancient times, Zeus has been admired, feard and/or bowed down to in prayer. When American-based aeroplane and motorcycle company Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Company came out with their own Zeus earlier this […]
Robust and water-resistant to 300 metres, this watch — featuring a ceramic uni-directional rotary bezel, with its twelve sides and six studs, screw-down crown, large luminous indications on the indexes and hands for improved visibility and screw-down case back engraved with a diver’s helmet — is immediately recognisable. The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m timepiece is […]
French entrepreneur, Akka Technologies, have come up with this kooky plan and are hoping to have flying trains in 2100. The idea sprouted from the idea of making the transition from the subway to the airport quicker. Called the ‘Link & Fly’, the train-plane is going to have 162 seats with an added option of […]
The world’s first drive-thru opened in 1947 at Red’s Giant Hamburg on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri. The concept revolutionized fast food and takeaways. In 71 years, the concept hasn’t really changed much. Drive up to a microphone and give your order. Drive up to another window and pay. Drive on a little bit further […]
We love our concepts here at M2, they’re as aspirational as the people we cover. But sometimes concepts are like pictures of fast food. They’re a glossy idea that never quite pans out in the execution. But then there is the Monaco Yacht Show. A once a year affair where yacht owners, future superyacht purchasers […]
The new Ferrari 488 Pista moves like a spider – it looks fierce, and drives fiercer. One of the most well-known taglines in superhero history is from the great, all-powerful Spiderman – “With great power comes great responsibility”. Ferrari has a spider of its own and it’s certainly paying homage to that idea of responsibility […]
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has teamed up with the Aston Martin design team to develop a watch based off the colours, shapes, patterns and material characteristics of Aston Martin’s sports cars. The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 chronograph draws inspiration from Aston Martin’s luxury universe. The famous manufacture movement is visible through the […]
For those looking for a vintage look in their shaving supplies we have just discovered mecca, in the form of the Proraso Red Vintage Gift Set Tin. Sure it’s listed as a gift tin, but don’t let that stop you from treating yourself. This is a must have set for the classic wet-shave man. Inside […]
It has long been debated – whether to beard or not to beard, to trim that stubble or sculpt that ‘stache. With the trends ebbing and flowing like Gandalf’s beard, make sure you know the do’s and don’ts of strong facial hair, like the fellas below… Whether that’s convinced you to grow […]
Keep your bills, loose change and cards neatly contained in slick wallets and cardholders in croc, leather and bright pops of colour. From left to right: Deadly Ponies $190, Barkers X Parisian $69.99, R.M. Williams $540, Stolen Girlfriends Club $119, Salvatore Ferragamo $355 from T Galleria by DFS.
Accessories maketh the man. From sophisticated belts to statement signet rings, don’t forget the finishing touches to a killer look. Belt it out Green suede belt from Parisian for Nabucco $129 and Black lizard embossed belt from Monti Costello $149, Brown stitched belt $139 and Green and Rust leather belts both $140 from R.M Williams. […]
A pocket square can add a splash of colour and fun to any jacket, be it formal or casual. Although petite in size, a pocket silk delivers plenty of punch in style. Every season Monti Castello creates and releases over 50 limited edition designs offering a lolly scramble of choice to express your individuality. Each […]
With every step a runner takes, the impact of 2-4 times their body weight holds them down. Under Armour are here to lift you up with their latest innovation in footwear cushioning technology, with the Hovr Phantom and Hovr Sonic shoes. The Hovr range provides runners with not only a cushioned ride, but also energy […]
Since the dawn of human consciousness, we have looked at the stars in awe. As technology improves and our reach towards them grows, the wonder hasn’t waned. The most talented among us are able to take images of these unreachable astral landscapes and bring them to the rest of us, so we can see the […]
British-Born Max Patte washed up on New Zealand’s shores 10 years ago and has been a credit to the country ever since. As an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors, he took his skills to Weta Workshop. Max has quickly become one of our most successful artists and has been courted by patrons from around […]
Drinks like kombucha or kvass have been around for years, well-known for their health-benefits. Switchel – Grandad’s years-old natural energy drink – has once again joined the club too and has reminded us all how thirst-quenching, delicious and refreshing it really is. Also known as the ‘hay-makers punch’, switchel is a drink that’s essentially made […]
Running a marathon can sometimes take a hell of a lot of work, training and determination especially on the 2019 TARAWERA ULTRAMARATHON On the plus side, runners can experience amazing landscapes and the beauty of a country. An ultra-distance run between Rotorua and Tauranga, the runners run around the track anti-clockwise and tackle some pretty […]
Office-bound men, sitting stagnant at their desks, may often feel like their physical well-being is declining somewhat. I know I feel it from time-to-time – the nine-to-five droll, staring at a flickering screen all day, no motivation to hit the gym or achieve any fitness goals. Workplace fitness sounds like a silly sort of concept, […]
Catching up with preventing, rather than treating, bowel cancer As we all know, Kiwi men just don’t get sick. Really, talk to anyone and they’ll tell you the same. Never need to go to the doctor. Waste of time and money. What do doctors know anyway? After all, “she’ll be right mate”. What a shock […]
Remember to always say something deep to your loved ones before leaving the house. You don’t want the last thing you ever say to them to be “How many tubs of cat food am I getting again?” Prioritization sounds like such a simple thing, but true prioritization starts with a very difficult question to answer, […]
I’ve spoken before about how failure can help accelerate success in both your personal and business life, but both admitting and learning from our mistakes is a constant requirement of business leaders, no matter what stage they or their company may be in. Making mistakes is something we all do, however extracting and using the […]
I have been helping people manage and implement change for years and I know how really, really difficult it is for some people. It appears as we get older, our cognitive process significantly changes which seems to make learning new things harder than it was when we were in our youth. In my observation, people […]
Throughout the last four and a bit years, BBT has experienced an exciting amount of growth. It’s funny to think that we once started as a two-man band and now we are a 25-plus strong team. In this time, I have been lucky enough to watch our team evolve. I’ve seen them flourish, I’ve seen […]
I was sitting mindlessly, as many others were doing, on the Auckland motorway at 6am on a Monday morning. We were all crawling at a snails pace and I was making my way to our city office. I started thinking as I looked at other commuters with their deadpan expressionless faces, why do we do […]
Beating more than 600 other gins, New Zealand gin Scapegrace Gold has been named the best London dry gin in the world at the International Wine and Spirits 2018 Competition. Founded only four years ago by three Auckland-based mates, Scapegrace is now stocked in 35 countries around the world. If you’re looking for a refreshing […]
Wine lovers looking for a new white that stands outside the conventional offerings should keep their eye on The Virgilius 2016 by Yalumba. The grapes for this complex Viognier were hand picked throughout February and March in 2016. They were then whole-bunch pressed directly to mature French oak barriques, where they were fermented by ‘wild’ […]
With the advent of Spring, what better than a lovely glass of Rosé. The growth in popularity of Rosé over the past few years has been meteoric, but Rosés are nothing new, in fact you could say that the earliest wines were in fact Rosés of sorts. If you look at early renaissance art, you’ll […]
We talk to Stan Petrich, the creator of Fixr, to find out the inner workings of his life. Stan Petrich Age: 31 Occupation: Founder of Fixr app What’s your morning routine? I am not really a morning person and feel more efficient working late at night. However, if I do manage to get up early, […]
Find out what makes the kiwi man tick, from bucket lists to where we find our current affairs. Karl Plank Age: 29 Occupation: Marketing Manager – KiwiPlates What’s your morning routine? My day starts at 6:45am where I have fun entertaining my 7 month old daughter. I jump in my car, ironically personalised with the […]
Find out what makes the Kiwi man tick, and maybe even the meaning of life. Bold promise I know but you never know. Ryan Smuts Age: 25 Occupation: Mortgage Adviser What are the top three things on your bucket list? Only three?! In no real order; Helping as many people as I can would be […]
The future is going to the dogs – and the robots… Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Best known for their robot-creation, BigDog in 2005, the design company announced in May that their latest robot is already in pre-production. […]
Powered by Android 5.0, X1 smartwatch is a Skype-call on your wrist! All one has to do is insert a SIM card to access data, mobile functionality and all apps you’d expect to find on a normal phone. The X1 watch doesn’t require internet connection, and will recognise you on the go. It features 23 […]
For intense gamers, wearing uncomfortable headphones is never a good time. Enter the Omen Mindframe Ear Cooling Headphones. These headphones cool your ears as you play using electrothermic magnets. They feature 7.1 surround sound, RGB LED’s, DTS Headphone: X Surround Sound, headset volume, and a microphone feature. Whether your playing games or not, the USB […]
Have you ever been denied entry into a pub, club or swanky boat party because you’ve had a bit too much of the ol’ vino? Have you ever wondered how much your drinking affects your health? The Proof wristband is a good bit of tech able to read your blood level to monitor your alcohol […]
If you consider yourself a true PC Master Race gamer then you should probably take a moment to check out the new RTX 2080. The American gaming-company, Nvidia (incorporated with Delaware) have kept their head down for the past couple of years, but are now back with the new RTX 2080. A brand-new graphics card […]
Prepare to see what the Best Design Awards have to offer in terms of cutting edge new outdoor gear. New Zealanders are drawn to the wild outdoors. The rugged highlands, the snowy mountains, the land-hugging beaches. Every corner of this country features our natural beauty with amazing camping spots to exhibit it in. It’s a […]
What We Do In The Shadows was an instant kiwi classic when it came out just like everything else Taika Waititi has done. You might remember him as 2015’s M2 Man of the Year, or from little films like Thor: Ragnarok or Hunt for the Wilderpeople. I Digress. If you were wanting a little bit more of […]
Sleep is that time in your life where you go into a short-term coma and escape the horrors of life. It keeps you at the top of your game and gives you time to sort through the challenges of the day. However, it’s delicate and the smallest thing can ruin your sleep. Of course there’s...
Part of living a healthy, energy-filled life is making sure your body is running at peak performance. We’ve already looked at different foods to boost different aspects of your body, but now it’s time to get down to the thorny issue of weight. There is a veritable minefield of conflicting information out there. It seems...
Testicular Cancer is fast becoming a major problem around the world, being the most common malignancy in young men. About 9,310 new cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed daily worldwide and there are 400 deaths as a result. Last month, it was International Testicular Cancer Awareness Month – a national call-out to young and […]
It can be frustrating putting in the hard yards in diet and exercise-wise without seeing results. Here are 3 habits that might be holding you back from achieving your goal physique. Lack of sleep. Not getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night can contribute to increased levels of ghrelin – your hunger hormone – meaning […]
Ever wanted to know what a construction worker uses to mix their cocktails? A cement mixer, that’s what. Or that’s what it appears when whisky-marque’s big name, Monkey Shoulder, comes out with an 11,000 litre cocktail shaker in the style of exactly that. I mean, it mixes about 123,000 bottles of the blended malt Scotch. […]
Spring is in full swing and Summer is stepping on our heels. If you haven’t already, it’s time to chuck out those old shirts and consider a refreshed new look to finish off 2018 and take into the new year creeping up on us. The SS18 collection from Rembrandt is just the place to start. […]
