August 2019
Editor’s Letter – August 2019
In this issue, we run some swanky event photos from our July 24 Success Summit, as well as the beginnings of the insights provided by some of the speakers on the day. While the future of business was an important theme of the day, the event is itself a testament to the evolution of the […]
Robbing Your Heart
It was way back in 2013 when we first saw Margot Robbie in her breakout role as Naomi Lapaglia in the Wolf of Wall Street, alongside Dicaprio. It took one of Hollywood’s biggest directors, Quentin Tarantino, to bring them into the same movie again. This time she’s playing her 60s contemporary, Sharon Tate in once […]
An Uber Plaza
The designers at Uber have been busily tinkering away lately in preparation for the Uber Air flying taxis to drop in the US and Australia in 2023. What will the flying taxis land on, when it comes time for them to fly? The vertical take-off and landing vehicles resemble that of a helicopter. Just think, […]
Our Take On The Oracle By Clive Cussler & Robin Burcell
As an avid reader of my monthly book reviews, you will be aware that I like Clive Cussler and read a lot of his books. So when his latest arrived “The Oracle” which stars the Fargos, I was keen to get stuck in. But this was like other Cussler book… You get an amazing bonus. […]
Launch Into Orbit
In the middle of last month, Richard Branson-led space company, Virgin Orbit, made its next step in launching commercially into the atmosphere. It ‘dropped’ a tester LauncherOne rocket from a Boeing 747 aircraft nicknamed Cosmic Girl. LauncherOne is a two stage orbital vehicle that has been in the works since 2007 as a concept, but […]
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood & Other Movies You Need To See This Month
It was the most anticipated movie at the Cannes Film Festival with people lining up for five hours prior hoping to get seats to what Tarantino is promising as his second to last film EVER. Whatever mate, you’ll be crawling back when you realise you’ve run out of good reasons to film Margot Robbie’s feet. […]
Sourcing Your Pure Organic Meteorites
“Where do watch companies get all that meteorite they put in their watches” is a question you may have once asked yourself and then promptly filed in the “can’t be bothered googling” folder. Well, I’ve already done all the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Watch companies rely on you believing that meteors are […]
COO of Designer Wardrobe, Aidan Bartlett, on Funding Dreams
What’s your morning routine? Predictable. An Allpress double-shot flat white, followed by followed by ticking off three of my more simple tasks to get my brain going! What are the top three things on your bucket list? Tour the Siberian Railway, direct a short film and open a whiskey bar. What advice would you give […]
Beer & Cider Ambassador @ Coca-Cola Amatil NZ, Craig MacKenzie, on the Best Restaurants
What is the secret to success? One word : Whanaungatanga. This means building a strong relationship through shared experiences while working together, which provides people with a sense of belonging. I am a firm believer in growing collective relationships and networks. I would not be where I am without those I have supported or those […]
Hell in a Helicopter
Photo credit: Predrag Vuckovic/Red Bull Content Pool Add this to my bucketlist of things I’d rather not ever do. Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter Pilot, Aaron Fitzgerald, performs flips, barrel rolls and nose dives in front of the Statue of Liberty during the morning hours on May 18th 2019. It’s a surprise treat for the early […]
Narrow Passage
Photo credit: Hugo Silva/Red Bull Content Pool David Colturi of the USA dives from the 27 metre cliff face at Islet Vila Franca do Campo during the final competition day of the fourth stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal on June 22, 2019. Vila Franca do Campo […]
Dancing Along the Narrative
To tell any personal story, one must have a starting and an ending point. For anyone who knows the journey of a performer, it is where the performer is headed that counts the most and if the story, told right, can be enhanced. To learn is one thing, but to show such learning on stage […]
Head of Digital Sales and Engagement at AMP, Rohan Aggrawal, Talks Bucket Lists
What are the top three things on your bucket list? -Travel to every continent with my beautiful wife. -Drive a F1 Car. -Learn to fly. What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Take more chances, explore, and make mistakes. How do you stay motivated? My father once said to me, do whatever it […]
2040, The Documentary About a More Positive Future
The original Star Trek gave us a vision of a world where earth rallied itself together and made a better future. The technology on display in the show inspired a generation of people to create these products for real. Now the new documentary 2040 is doing the same thing to push us into creating a […]
11 Deadliest Animals On The Planet & How to Survive Them
The animal kingdom is a strange and wonderful place. From architects to mimes, assassins to philanderers, each animal has its own niche, a role and place. While we regularly encounter cats, dogs, birds and bugs, our chances of seeing dangerous animals are usually limited to visiting the zoo or watching The Discovery Channel. But while […]
The Great Redeemer
Us New Zealanders have a unified passion for rugby. Despite our smallish population of 4.8 million people, we are also known as being pretty darn good at it too. The sport gives us pride as a nation as we watch our rugby teams win game after game on a national and international level. Every time […]
Using Platforms To Create Sustainable Mobility
Cities around the world are really in a fundamental period of growth and change. Australian and New Zealand cities are needing to accommodate some of the highest rates of population growth in the OECD. They’re also dealing with an aging population, climate change, huge technological advances and evolving economies both on the national and global […]
Raising Money vs Making Money
On July 24, over 300 engaged attendees invested a whole day to be at the second M2 Success Summit. M2’s biggest event yet, the summit featured 14 speakers from a range of industries, including Blockchain, Gig Economy, Tech, Human Performance, AI, Mental Health, Micro Mobility, Tribes & Communities, Meditation, Health & Wellbeing, Marketing, and Finance. […]
Barbering, A Culture 7,000 Years in the Making
Barbering is one of the world’s oldest professions, with excavated grooming instruments dating back to the Bronze Age in 3500 BC. There are even references to early forms of barbering being practiced as far back as the Ancient Egyptian era. In the thousands of years which have followed, the barbering culture has grown and reformed, […]
The 90s Are Back
Authentic icons and essentials, infused with unexpected, modern twists with a heavy dose of streetwear and ’90s elements are at the heart of Levi’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection. The ’90s are still very much alive this season. Think hip-hop inspired sportswear like hoodies, hybrid trucker jackets and tees featuring bold colour-blocking, big logos and eye-catching graphics. […]
Rose Tinted Shades
‘Bring some cheer and a rosy glow to your winter with the latest in warm sepia, or sunset tinted lenses. Pair them up with a frame in neutral warms, black, or tortoiseshell, and you’ll find your shades go with just about anything.’ Back left clockwise – Le Specs ‘Escadrille’ $99, Karen Walker ‘McQueen’ $349, Gucci […]
Michael B. Jordan Is Living Style
Michael B. Jordan is one of those actors that you will never forget. As an audience watches him, even in the most harrowing of his roles, he gives a unique light and life to any character. When he’s in front of the camera, his chiseled jaw, gleamingly wide smile and likeable personality makes him instantly […]
To Shave or Not To Shave
Whether you’re a bearded hipster, prefer a hint of statement stubble, or a baby smooth clean shave, these grooming mixologists have created something to help us all stay on the right side of mountain man. Back left clockwise Proraso Beard Balm, 100ml, $29; Proraso Beard Shampoo, 200ml, $29; Captain Fawcett Million Dollar Beard Oil, 50ml, […]
The Science Behind Becoming the Fittest Man In Australia
James Newbury is one of those guys that got stung by the constant need to excel hard. It started when he joined the gym to get in shape for rugby union, but instead fell in love with the competitive scene of CrossFit. When he started competing in the regional CrossFit Games in 2013, he placed […]
The New All Blacks Jersey is All About Performance
Just in time for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Adidas has revealed its brand new jersey for our lads to wear while pummeling every other country into the ground. The new design comes care of Y-3, a collaboration label between Adidas and the legendary designer Yohji Yamamoto. I don’t know what the analogue for carbon […]
Your Guide to Street Smart Style
‘Modern streetwear has stepped outside the skatepark and into a realm altogether more hip and upmarket. Whether you choose to rock the humble tracksuit, or sharpen up with a styling bomber jacket and chinos, make sure you keep your logos minimal, your fabrics premium, and your trainers cutting edge.’ The Quiet Life Saturdays NYC chino […]
Make It Black
When you think of dynamic, precise movements, you think of the best sportsmen in the world. Usaine Bolt for instance, or more closer to home, the All Blacks. When translating this idea to tools, it seems intuitive to apply it to fountain pens. that’s when we start to bring in keywords like Timeless and Quality. […]
Goldie In A Wineglass
Driving southbound on Causeway Road, Waiheke Island, with the windows of your car down, you are welcomed by the airy salt of the sea nearby. The Surfdale beach is close enough you can almost taste it. As you round the next corner, trees either side of you, a stone gate opens out onto a long […]
A Street Truck Named Vera
Swedish multinational car manufacturer, Volvo, has teamed up with Danish logistics group, DFDS, to create an AI for self-driving trucks. Work began recently in California and Sweden and it has been garnered the name, Vera. The design features a fifth-wheel design to haul trailers or containers. Admittedly, Volvo unveiled Vera a couple of years ago […]
Rock Till You Drop
Florida is a melting-point in so many different ways. with its temperature reaching around 32C daily no matter the season, the cultural significance of the State is brimming at the boil. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is set to open its doors in Hollywood, South Florida. It’s a nod to the musical influences […]
When Tradition Meets The Future
Reaching a milestone is always an amazing thing for any brand. It gives an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on time gone by, but it also gives opportunity to look, hopefully, at the next century and its numerous possibilities. That’s what marque car brand, Bentley, have done with their birthday celebration. Instead of a party […]
Taking Hybrid To The Water
Have you ever wondered how amazing it would feel to harbour your vessel neatly away in some tucked bay in the Bahamas, but yours stands out above the rest? Not just for its looks, or the fact that it can clock up some serious power in the waves, but because it’s big…really big. 56 metres, […]
Aston Martin Valkyrie – The World’s Fastest Street Car?
Aston Martin’s ‘dynamic public appearance’ at the 2019 British Grand Prix made us evermore impressed by what the brand is putting into the automobile market these days. The driver, Chris Goodwin, took Aston Martin’s new 1,160 brake horse power hypercar, Valkyrie, for a spin last year. A collaboration of the marquee car name, Red Bull […]
The Evolution of The Mazda6
If you had a passing interest in the vehicle style purchase habits of the New Zealand market, you will know that there has been a shift to SUVs away from sedans over the last few years. I guess this might be down to things like perceived safety being higher and the fact that you can […]
Richard Gaston Presents The Lonely Wilds
Richard Gaston is one of the lucky few who has successfully taken their passions and made a career out of it. His lonely imagery and glorious rugged landscapes draw you into Scotland’s wilds. Gaston has been commissioned by various companies and groups in the EU, as well as having exhibited many times in the UK. […]
Mockamole & The Youngest Company to Hit Fortune 500
This Month in Success News Increasing Demand for Mockamole It’s not only New Zealand that’s had to choose between buying avocado or a house. Mexico has been squeezed by prices so hard that cooks there are starting to find clever alternatives to feed their clientele. Prices for 10 kilos of locally grown Hass avocados has […]
Best Things Ever Said
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking” Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant” Robert Louis Stevenson, novelist Don’t wish it […]
Bigger Than Amazon
Satya Nadella has lead Microsoft from strength to strength. Microsoft might not always leave the strongest impression, but when they’re up 12% on the last quarter for a total of $33.7 billion, you can’t deny that they must be doing something right. Amazon’s AWS is a beast and it’s growing, but Microsoft’s Azure is moving […]
Blockchain: Back to Basics
I’m the Co-Founder and CEO of Centrality. We’re a Kiwi-based business with about 30 blockchain projects all around the world. We’re deep into this space, we know what’s going on. I’m going to give you a little bit of insight today, no bulls**t, hopefully, because there is a lot of hype out there and a […]
How To Push The Boundaries Of Innovation & Technology To Create Global Solutions From New Zealand
One of the values of Rush is how to push the boundaries. It’s something that we instill in our staff and it’s something that’s culturally really important to our company. So what I mean by my topic is, how do you do something totally new? How do you do something innovative and apply technology and […]
Acting Your Interview
Interviews. We’ve all been there and we know they’re not fun. But just remember: thousands of people sit interviews every day and come out the other side relatively unscathed. Honestly, there’s no set formula for interview success. They’re all going to be very different. But you have to prepare, show you really know your stuff […]
Change How You Think About Pressure
We are living in a time of wanting it all, and wanting it now. A mentality that has transcended from our social feeds to our social needs, and into the workplace. Increasingly demanding deadlines that lead to late nights in the office. Last minute client requests that eat into lunch breaks. The pressure is real. […]
The Value of Halfway
We have passed the half way point of 2019 and I have just received my daughter’s half year report. It serves as a reminder that we are nearly always half way through something! Halfway through: breakfast, the day, writing an email, cooking dinner, driving to work, mowing the lawn, a sentence, the week, our holiday, […]
5 Strategies To Sustainably Grow & Scale A Services Business
My company Pure SEO is about to turn 10. What started out on the 29th October 2009 as a one-man band is now a company that employs more than 60 people and spans three countries. Services businesses; ones that trade time for money, are notoriously difficult to scale effectively and profitably. Pure SEO has managed […]
Deliberate Fitness: Organisational Fitness for the New Era of Coordinated Action
Remember an ambitious time, a period of substantial or life-changing activity, growth, or change. It was likely months in the making and could’ve lasted a few years that took you to a new level of performance, ability, or accomplishment. You grew proud of yourself and perhaps evolved into someone that others admired. Do you have […]
Movember: The Modern Man
For so many people today, life is busy, largely lived online all while being constantly “connected” to our work – and in a virtual way, the world around us. For most, the only time we truly stop is that period late in the evening, when we probably should be in bed ourselves, but instead open […]
Beat the End of Winter With The Latest Health News
Dunedin Marathon Ever had a goal of running a marathon but have never taken that first step? The Dunedin Marathon is a great place to start. Launched in 1979, it is known as one of the most scenic routes in running. The 2019 run takes place on the 1st of September with the starting point […]
Give Facebook All Your Money
Doomsdayers like to talk about the one world government (probably the dastardly UN), creating a unified single currency that can only be accessed via the mark of the beast. But this wasn’t even the worst case scenario. What if it was only accessible by, God help us all, Facebook. Earlier in the year, Facebook dropped […]
All The Latest Tech You Need To Know About
Shining A Light Swedish-founded furniture powerhouse, IKEA, has recently partnered with Little Sun, a small business owned by artist, Olafur Eliasson. Little Sun specialises in small domestic panels that save power. This collaboration has spawned the Sammanlänkad – an easier style of solar panel. Though it’s only a prototype at the moment, the design looks […]