In tough times, it’s more important than ever to stand together and support local. Luckily, in terms of our wine industry, that means no compromise at all. A perfect example of local and yet world class winery is Mills Reef Winery. Established in 1989 by the Preston family, the Mills Reef brand has established itself […]
Called Rutherford, out of respect for one of New Zealand’s greatest thinkers, Lord Ernest Rutherford, is a company that is built on helping New Zealand prepare for the new world. While COVID-19 has seen them adapt to produce fascinating insights into what New Zealanders are thinking and feeling right now, they are also working on […]
Jemma Whiten is the Marketing and Digital Director and driver of sustainability projects at ecostore, the leading environmental and sustainable brand in New Zealand. Jemma is passionate about driving business and brands as a force for good and is using her 19 years of experience working across the globe to help ecostore to do just […]
Naomi Ballantyne (ONZM) is a leader in New Zealand financial services. And might be the only woman in the world to have played a founding role in three life insurance companies. Partners Life, which she established as a small start-up in 2011, is now a recognised leader in the sector in New Zealand. It currently […]
Jay Harrison is the founder and CEO of Edison, a company committed to the extension of human health-span and life-span using precision health and technology. The company’s namesake, Thomas A. Edison, in fact inspired the vision back in 1903. “The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the […]
Leveret Estate vineyards are concentrated in Hawke’s Bay on the east coast of New Zealand, and Marlborough the northern tip of the South Island.
I trust you’re all staying well within your bubbles and only going out for the bare essentials. Don’t go crazy at home though, you don’t need to live in complete austerity. Why not give your taste buds a new experience with a bespoke wine pack delivered straight to your door? Booster Wine Group, purveyor of […]
I trust you’re all staying well within your bubbles and only going out for the bare essentials. Don’t go crazy at home though, you don’t need to live in complete austerity. Why not give your taste buds a new experience with a bespoke wine pack delivered straight to your door? Booster Wine Group, purveyor of […]
I trust you’re all staying well within your bubbles and only going out for the bare essentials. Don’t go crazy at home though, you don’t need to live in complete austerity. Why not give your taste buds a new experience with a bespoke wine pack delivered straight to your door? Booster Wine Group, purveyor of […]
While level 3 is in our sights, we’re not out of the woods yet. Social distancing is still key, but that doesn’t mean you can’t share some bubbles with your bubble. Okay, to be fair I’m not here to talk about Champagne, I just wanted to use that sentence before “bubble” stops being a word […]
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 gamers in mind with its design; a slideout tray that perfectly balances your phone on a good viewing angle and […]
Staying strong and supporting others is more important now than ever. Staying true to this sentiment and to help keep people healthy at home Under Armour is giving you a 3 month premium access to MyFitnessPal (for new members). Nearly 180 million people already use MyFitnessPal to live healthier, happier lives. Get Started Now The […]
In times like this there is the very real chance that many of us will have to start again. But starting again or failing is not the end of the game and often we will come back stronger. Nikki Connors is testament to this. After having it all and then losing it and ending up […]
Dave Letele (AKA, Brown Buttabean) is a walking, talking powerhouse of motivation and inspiration. Having himself lost over 100kg through good nutrition and exercise, he dedicates his time to helping others do the same by teaching them how to live the BBM lifestyle – Brain, Body, Movement. Since 2014, The BBM Program has been focused […]
Few people have had the breadth of experience in the SME and startup space like Andy Hamilton has over the last couple of decades. As the former CEO of The Icehouse (now a Director of its investment arm, Icehouse Ventures), Andy Hamilton’s work has helped a vast number of New Zealand businesses survive, adapt and […]
After studying Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Massey University, Jasnish worked in the gas, petroleum, pipelines and project estimation industries and even had a stint at a goldmine in Papua New Guinea. But the property bug kept getting bigger and bigger for Jasnish and so after years of buying andf holding property he leaped […]
Ira Munn is Founder and CEO of Ierospace Industries International, where the team is developing electric efficiency technologies and 3D printed electric vehicle kits using recycled plastics. Incubating at Accelerating Aotearoa’s We o Tara STEM Learning Centre in Otara, Auckland. Ierospace merged with Los Angeles-based technology company R.E.P.S. Inc. after the BMWi/TED Next Visionaries talk […]
We’re into week three of the lockdown, I trust you’re all staying well within your bubbles and only going out for the bare essentials. Don’t go crazy at home though, you don’t need to live in complete austerity. Why not give your taste buds a new experience with a bespoke wine pack delivered straight to […]
After spending a number of years in the financial services industry, Dean realised that investment options needed to improve in order to put Kiwis back in control of their financial future. Taking a fresh approach to the investment sector, he created Kernel – a fully digital index fund manager and investment platform. On the back […]
A former street kid, Sir Ray Avery went on to become an internationally recognised scientist and entrepreneur and Knight of the Realm. He’s founding member of the Auckland University School of Medicine, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and former Technical Director of Douglas Pharmaceuticals who, over the past thirty years, has made a major contribution in the […]
There are many flavours that work with bourbon, as highlighted by the food pairing. However, for the JAFOF, I really wanted to capitalise on the flavour profile of Woodford Reserve. In particular, two of its recommended flavour wheels: sweet aromatics and fruity & floral. By pairing the bourbon with the crème de cacao’s nutty, chocolate […]
In tough times, it’s more important than ever to stand together and support local. Luckily, in terms of our wine industry, that means no compromise at all. A perfect example of local and yet world class winery is Mills Reef Winery. Established in 1989 by the Preston family, the Mills Reef brand has established itself […]
Dr. Hannah Wells juggles life as a medical researcher in the field of biotech engineering and a champion triathlete. Hannah shares with us her lockdown routine, how she juggles both lives and her tips for staying focused and disciplined in any situation. Watch More Videos
Back in the 1890s, the seeds were sown for what would become one of the world’s most respected wine estates and New Zealand’s oldest. In fact, the independently owned, family-run, Te Mata Estate still uses the same vineyards today.
In times like this, it’s good to think about things that are rock solid and reliable. An institution, perhaps, that’s been through the worst the world has had to offer and still comes out swinging. In the last 170 years, a lot has changed. It’s hard to imagine what hasn’t until you’ve been to Eden […]
Innovator, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Andrew Barnes has made a career of market-changing innovation and industry digitisation. Most recently, in New Zealand, Andrew triggered a revolution of the entire fiduciary and legal services industries, and the transformation he has led as the founder of Perpetual Guardian has positive implications both locally and globally as evidenced by […]
Our friends at Elephant Hill are offering 20% off a case of 6 bottles until April 17, 2020. Use the code “STAYHOME” while stocks last.
Stew Darling is a former British army official who led covert operations in deadly wars around the world for 15 years without losing a single soldier/army staff on his watch. He went onto beat a 30 year alcohol addiction and embark on entrepreneurship to coach leaders, with clients including but not limited to Bank of […]
Just because we are in isolation doesn’t mean your exercise routine should be in isolation too. Sit down and plan your weekly routine/daily structure with your work (if you are working from home), exercise and meals. It is a perfect time to really focus on you and your wellbeing. Personally, I am treating this time […]
Back in the 1890s, the seeds were sown for what would become one of the world’s most respected wine estates and New Zealand’s oldest. In fact, the independently owned, family-run, Te Mata Estate still uses the same vineyards today. And for good reason, for well over 100 years they have been producing gold medals globally, […]
Mark Collins has competed as part of the NZ Cooking Team at the Hotel Olympia in London and has run several multi-million dollar food service, hospitality and food manufacturing businesses; the largest of which turned over $20m a year and employed over 230 staff. Not only now is he a business process consultant, but he […]
We here at M2 (‘here’ being a large radius of individuals in our respective homes) trust you are all doing the socially responsible thing and staying within your bubbles and going out as little as possible. The absolute gentlemen and women at Elephant Hill reached out to us to let us know they’re here to […]
A ninjutsu black belt-wearing friend once said, with more than a hint of desperation in his voice, as he assumed a prostrate position on the floor for the umpteenth time, “You know, I can’t wait for push-ups to become obsolete – or at least be regarded as bad for you!” Sorry, dude. No such luck. […]
For someone who isn’t yet 20, Freestyle Skier, Nico Porteous, has garnered more than a couple of lifetime’s worth of achievements. When he was 14, he became the youngest person in the world to land the triple cork 1440 (upside down three times, and four full spins). In 2018, he became the second-youngest Winter Olympian […]
