March 2019

M2 April 2019 Issue

Editor’s Letter, April 2019

On our office wall, we have a line up of the M2 covers. This issue will be the 167th. Each… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

These Are The Days of Rami Malek

One can only sit back and watch admiringly at the commitment actors give when embodying themselves into a role. When… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

A Brief Encounter With An Asteroid

The scene was set mid-February, when millions of kilometres away from earth, a lone probe meandered atop some alien place.… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

The Movies You Have to See (Other than Avengers) this April

Hellboy Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy is back, or at least rebooted. No del… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Metro Exodus

Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light where previous titles in this survival horror first-person shooter series. Set in the post-apocalyptic… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

On the Spectrum

Astronaut Anne McClain had a staggering view as she snapped this shot of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft as it headed… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

A Look Inside The Virgin Galactic WhiteKnightTwo

In 2004, Sir Richard Branson founded a genius initiative to propel the space game to the next stages of travel.… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Two Big Thrillers You Need to Read This April

THE SNAKES By Sadie Jones Like a snake, this novel takes all sorts of twists and turns that keep you… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

The Robot Museum Of the Future

The world is going to the bots – quite literally. Cogs are turning to create Seoul’s first robot museum and… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Take A Look At Where the Stars Hang Out Before the Oscars

For the past four years, Rolex has been resonsible for the design of the Oscars® Greenroom, where Academy Awards® presenters… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Hail the King, How Kit Harington Will Survive Post-GOT

Okay, so we all know the image by now: a lone dark figure struggling through heavy snow, crystals of cold… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Nick Herd: Raw and Honest Art

“It needs to be raw, it needs to be honest,” Nick Herd, covered in paint tells me of his artwork.… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

The Cutting Edge Of Mens Grooming

The barbering industry has blown up over the past few years, with barbershops popping up all over the place. We… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

The TAG Heuer Timepiece That’s Honoring F1 Great Ayrton Senna

TAG Heuer has paid tribute to one of the greatest drivers of all time with the release of the TAG… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

The Grooming Products You Need To Stay Slick

Keep your skin looking fresh and your do’ lasting all day with these trusty products that put in the overtime.… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Bluebeards Revenge

Even if you have a chunky beard that oftentimes itches and you look like a cross between Conor McGregor and… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Floral Fall Style Picks

Embrace the autumnal prints and tones of the season with florals, tile prints and golden, rusty hues. Clockwise from top… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Every Layer You Need This Autumn

Ease into Autumn with luxurious knits, stylish outerwear and savvy accessories. Clever layering will see you through from crisp mornings… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Our Favourites From The Geneva International Motor Show 2019

Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland on March 7, the doors of the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show opened widely to… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Geneva International Motor Show 2019: The Aston Martin Lagonda

Britain’s Aston Martin introduced its all-battery Lagonda All-Terrain concept to this years show. The All-Terrain is designed as the public… Read More

Rolls-Royce

Geneva International Motor Show 2019: Rolls Royce, the Phantom Tranquility

One of the greatest series of cars to launch into the Geneva International Motor Show this year was Rolls Royce’s… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Geneva International Motor Show 2019: Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster

The creation of the Aventador SVJ Roadster first came into the minds of car makers when they were crafting their… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Geneva International Motor Show 2019: Meet the Mercedes-Benz Formula E

When one thinks of Mercedes and racing, they would probably jump immediately to the 5 World Constructors Titles and 4… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Bugatti La Voiture Noire, Only $18 Million! – Geneva International Motor Show 2019

The Bugatti La Voiture Noire made tracks in the event as the ‘most expensive car’, costing around NZD $18 million… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

The Coolest Super Yacht From The Dubai International Boat Show

The Dubai International Boat Show is always a highlight for any superyacht enthusiast. It always offers the best in super-yachts… Read More

Where Next?

What It’s Like To Work For Elon Musk

At a networth of USD$194 billion, Elon Musk has always been a confusing man to work out. His mind is… Read More

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M2 April 2019 Issue

The World In A Moment – Sony World Photography Awards

Every year, Sony celebrates and supports photographers from across 180 countries in the Sony World Photography Awards. This year, 62… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma And The Best Things Ever Said

Only getting his first computer at age 33, Jack Ma is now one of the internet’s richest entrepreneurs. After being… Read More

M2 Summit

M2 Summit: Talking To MediaWorks CEO Michael Anderson

Michael joined MediaWorks in 2016 from Australia where he was the chairman of Oztam and oOH! Media, and a non-executive… Read More

Where Next?

M2 Success Summit: Talking To Astrophysicist Max Arshavsky

Our next guest is Max Arshavsky, the co-founder and Managing Director at ZENNO Astronautics, a space flight systems company based… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Signs to Spot Business Leadership Potential

Every organization employs formal and informal leaders and role models. But as automation and digitization transform the way we do… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

When you are Successful, Everyone Benefits

Realise how big your contribution is when you are running a successful business. If you have staff, you are providing… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Are You Running on all Cylinders?

Every single one of us is in a results-driven business. At the end of the day, if we are not… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

How to Get to The Top of Google Search

I’ve been involved with SEO since 2002. Throughout that time, there have always been people trying to ‘game’ the system… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Searching For Greatness

Looking at my computer screen now, I am again reminded of the infinite scope of the internet. Up to 1.5… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

G.O.A.T. – Training Hard With Keven Mealamu

I’m a lucky guy, I get to work with a lot of inspiring people, training them for fitness and a… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Everything You Need To Keep Healthy This Winter

Looking to smash your marathon goals? Or are you worried about getting lazy over the impending winter? we’ve got you… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Yalumba Samuel’s Collection: 170 years in the making

Driven by the preservation of provenance, progressive thinking, sustainability and excellence; Australia’s most historic family-owned winery have released their Samuel’s… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

A word with Co-founder of Joblist Taylor Abernethy-Newman

Occupation: Co-founder of Joblist New Zealand LTD Age: 27 What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? In my late… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

A word with Business Solution Advisor Varun Gupta

Occupation: Business Solution Advisor (MBA and CA) Age: 35 What’s your morning routine? My ideal morning is spending the first… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

A word with Producer & Real Estate Agent Patrick McAteer

Occupation: Real Estate Agent / Film Producer Age: 54 What’s your morning routine? Haul my eleven-year-old son out of bed…Coffee,… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

All the Tech You Need This April

Welcoming a Titan Introducing Insta360, a company from Guangdong in China, specializing in 360 degree cameras. At the CES event… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Introducing Aurora, A Brighter Diamond

I know what its like to go hunting for the perfect piece of jewellery for your significant other. All of… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Experience Bourbon in a Whole New Way with these Unique Cocktails

Are you ready for the best introduction to Matthew McConaughey’s Longbranch Whiskey he made in collaboration with Wild Turkey? Experience… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Matthew McConaughey Has Made Bourbon As Southern As He Is

Dust off your top shelf because a new drop is about to make its home up there. Here at M2… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

Are You Optimised For Success?

Digital transformation and automation are currently extremely hot terms in the business world. However, unlike other buzzwords or industry fads,… Read More

M2 April 2019 Issue

6 Counter-Intuitive Business Strategies that have Profoundly Impacted my Success

I have thought a lot about this; growing up I was always expected to go to university. My mum is… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Editor’s Letter March 2019

70 years ago, post war Holland was a pretty tough place. People who had survived the bombings and the Nazi… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

A little, lost opportunity

To lose an opportunity is a devilish occurrence. For the most part, it can come out of nowhere, camouflaged, every… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Dude, Someone Stole My Train Car (And Converted It To An AirBnB)!

The bloodiest war in human history, fought between the Allies and the Axis, lasted between 1939 and 1945. During these… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Print Me A Bridge

American attorney and Baptist minister, Joseph Fort Newton, once said that “Men build far too many walls and not enough… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

The Floor Is Lava

Everybody has to be prepared for the possibility of a mass eruption. There are a number of volcanoes that have… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Captain Marvel & 3 other Movies to Watch In March 2019

Hold your horses Infinity War fans, it’s time to go back to 1995 to a time when Blockbuster Video was… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Lady Gaga, Born to Dare

The pop culture icon has had a successful year, including starring in the hit film, A Star is Born, which… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Out of the Dark, Your Thriller Read For The Month

The star, Orphan X, reminds me of Jason Bourne, a real action star. Great plot and great characters. The bad… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Go with the flow

This image taken from the International Space Station shows curling snow drifts around the Dnieper River that flows from Russia… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Making Tracks

Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz in the Mini of the X-Raid Mini JCW Team navigating in the sand during stage… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Formula One: GEARING UP FOR 2019

With enough talking points to sink a ship and increase downforce, the Formula One season and its current incarnation are… Read More

M2 Summit

M2 Success Summit With Sir George Fistonich

On Friday 22 February 2019, 130 business minds became part of a community of professionals inspired by fellow New Zealand… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Under The Rock

On a steamy frangipani-scented September night in 1979, thousands of excited Samoans packed into Apia Park. They’d come to watch… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Rapping From Hawke’s Bay To LA

For any musically-inclined person, musical tastes come and go like the wind. One day, you may be listening to Bach… Read More

Freedom To Roam

Now That’s A Shark

Around the world, children and their parents are taught to swim well-clear from shark-infested waters, but it seems that to… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Travel Light

Pack like a pro with only the most stylish of essentials for any brief occasion. Weekend Wedding City Escape … Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Kiwi Classics And Smooth Operators of the Style Game

Make like a cowboy with R.M.Williams Autumn Winter ‘19 collection, ‘A Force of Nature’. Inspired by one of Australia’s most… Read More

Come Together

Fast Food & How to Make the best Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken & Sesame Fries With Japanese Cucumber Salad

The importance of healthy eating and exercise is immensely indispensable to any man. Everyone knows what a healthy lifestyle looks… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

CHAMP VS UNDISPUTED CHAMPION

I’m Gus Lam, Performance Coach. I work with school kids, office people, CEOs and the odd household name – helping… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Paleo + Keto & The Health News For March 2019

Dubbed as the healthiest diet in the world, peganism is what health-obsessed-cavemen-hipsters are tucking into in 2019. Only a few… Read More

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M2 March 2019 Issue

Start Spreading the News

Ahhhhh, Manhattan. The Big Apple. The City of Dreams. The city so nice, they named it twice. Big buildings are… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Rolling with the Really Rich

If we were to enter the future of cars together, right now…what would we see?Would it be a splendor of… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Electric Sand Driver

The future of hitting the beach looks like a dune buggy drifting through sand, and to be honest with you,… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Modern Heritage

With the migration of luxury car brands into the SUV space, it would be remiss not to have one of… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Be Swayed By Lady Luck

With a networth of USD$2.2 billion and a winning Washington NFL team in his ownership, businessman, Dan Snyder needs a… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Moves like a Hawk

The majestic hawk; medium-sized bird of prey. Known for its striking features and style of hunting, the hawk is esteemed… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Daniel Ek, The King Of Sound and the Best Things Ever Said

As a teenager Ek built websites for pocketmoney but was quickly earning 50k a month. Later he was involved with… Read More

Where Next?

Brain Power: Adding the Soul to Machines

To say that Greg Cross seems to have a knack for creating business opportunities out of new ideas and technology… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Recruitment Agencies: Your Tool to Your Success

“I didn’t hear back from them.” “They were trying to force me into jobs that I didn’t want.” “They didn’t… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Who Are You Surrounding Yourself With?

It’s no secret, you are only as good as the team of people you surround yourself with. In business, much… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

A Music Playlist for Your Personal Financial Wellbeing!

For many readers, March is a slightly traumatic month. It’s getting near the end of the financial year and it’s… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

12 Top Insights From 2018

THE ANSWER TO PERPETUAL YOUTH Keep learning, fascinated and relentlessly detached from what you already think you know. A PHONE… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Opening the Hatch on Investing

“HATCH GIVES KIWIS EASY ACCESS TO THE WORLD’S BIGGEST SHARE MARKETS. […] KIWI INVESTORS WANT TO OWN A SLICE OF… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Iceland Unique in more ways than one

You may associate Iceland with “The Land of Fire & Ice”, the 2010 eruption when Mt Eyjafjallajökull blew its top… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Grill The Perfect T-bone Steak, Sean Connolly-Style

Our favourite griller Sean Connolly is the master of cooking a good steak. We sat down with him at one… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

Dare to be Different

You’re out for dinner and feeling adventurous, it’s time to try something new! Browsing the wine list you flick past… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

A Word With Project Manager Steve Bull

Age: 57 Occupation: Project Manager What’s your morning routine? Either up around 4.45am for a 5km walk or run, read… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

A Word With Executive GM Construction, Dean Tallentire

What’s your morning routine? Early rise, followed by the gym. What are the top three things on your bucket list?… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

A Word With Lawyer Andrew Schnauer

Age: 56 Occupation: Lawyer What’s your morning routine? A slow wake up absorbing Newstalk ZB’s morning news. Always a good… Read More

M2 March 2019 Issue

5 Pieces Of Tech To Get Autumn Started

Cook Via The Sun Going on a camping trip is one of life’s simple pleasures for a Kiwi bloke. Every… Read More

March 2019

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