If you were wanting a piece for your wrist that really dazzles, The Spirit of Big Bang Rainbow may be more your wheelhouse. It encapsulates the rainbow itself in two 39-mm and 42-mm timepieces. Baguette-cut gemstones are inset into King Gold cases. The 42mm allows a beautiful view of the face, but sapphires, rubiess, topazes, […]
Pulotu Selio Solomon has a history of leadership with a focus on inspiring and motivating communities to achieve at a high level – a strategic thinker and strong decision-maker. He holds qualifications in education and business administration and broad experience in the education sector and development. He is currently running initiatives in the health sector […]
We covered off on the Spirit of Big Bang collection from Hublot with the hugely colourful Spirit of Big Bang Rainbow, which, admittedly, may only be reserved for the bravest among us. For those looking for a more regal piece to wear on your wrist, may I now recommend the Hublot Moonphase King Gold. As […]
After 25 years in the corporate world, Gavin Oliver arrived in New Zealand in 2008 with a young family and a visa that gave him 24-months to establish a business or get unceremoniously sent home. With no experience of tourism and little knowledge of New Zealand, plus a vow to never wear a suit and […]
Hublot has literally got the entire spectrum of colours covered with their latest collection of Big Bang, a series they have been running since 2005 with great success. To mark the 15th anniversary, Hublot has conceived a new integrated bracelet with the knock on effect of a brand new case design. The new launch consists […]
From emergency operations control for the New Zealand Police to building several businesses, Ash has a passion for innovation and helping people achieve their dreams and success. An engineer by profession, Ash built up one of the country’s most respected cloud service’s agency before realising a long-standing dream of building a modern, stylish entertainment and […]
It’s never been a better time to get started on hunting your new home as the tides turn towards it becoming a buyers market.
Dave Rouse is the CEO of CarbonClick, which bridges the sustainability gap through delivering certified carbon offset projects either at the point of sale or via a subscription. He’s also passionate about preserving our marine ecosystems and is a founding trustee of the zero administration, registered charity – SeaCleaners. He is an investor and entrepreneur […]
Well that has been a bit of a sh*tstorm since the last time we spoke, hasn’t it? I’ll get them out of my system now for the sake of making a point, but I hope soon to be able to ditch certain terms from my vocabulary in the not too distant future and they are… […]
In a world where cinemas are emptied and streaming reigns supreme, it’s actors like Harry Shum Jr. who rule the roost. Harry’s a man of many talents. As well as taking frontline roles in Netflix movies and shows like the Crouching Tiger sequel and Shadowhunters, he’s also been a backup dancer for plenty of dance […]
As though plucked from a Star Wars film, the world’s first ever flying electric car series is coming later this year. Australian-based Alauda are the super-brains behind it and successfully completed their first round of seed funding. They are situated firmly on the frontier of this new type of futuristic technology. Any type of autonomous […]
Every man is an island the saying goes. In Copenhagen, a system of eco-friendly interlocked floating islands will soon be popping up to provide a new space for the public to socialise at. Named The Copenhagen Islands, the new space will be free and open to the public. Designed by Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot, […]
In a galaxy far, far away, the stars are going origami. Danish architecture firm, SAGA, has created an egg-shaped habitat made completely of folded-paper. The architects behind this elaborate design, Sebastian Aristotelis and Karl-Johan Sorenson both created this lightweight structure to hybridize an earthly aspect to it. Still very much a concept, the habitat will […]
Cinema is an exciting experience of sitting in a big dark warehouse with a sloped floor and a bunch of strangers. Unfortunately due to lockdowns, this particular activity has gone the way of the dodo, replaced instead with sitting in front of a much smaller screen in a much smaller room with no slopes and […]
Midnight Family Shot by documentary filmmaker, Luke Lorentzen, Midnight Family takes place in Mexico’s suburbs where the Ochoa family are trying to scratch a living with a private ambulance. The dad and two brothers face a weird juxtaposition of emotion when the call comes through. Someone needs an ambulance, then a moment of exhilaration as […]
What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Think less and do more. It doesn’t matter what talents or gifts you think you may have, others without them will get further faster because they take action, rather than wasting time trying to figure out the absolutely perfect way of moving forward, or even worse, […]
What’s your morning routine? “Wake up, drank” (a smoothie). Like many people, I’m a creature of habit and routine. Mine is my smoothie. This is usually accompanied with a walk, however workload permitting. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Do a lap of Nürburgring Ring in an insanely fast car- what […]
The Beginning Like all good stories, M2 has a beginning – two guys and a dream. Also a gaping hole in NZ’s market for a Premium Men’s Magazine which wasn’t just an excuse for pinups. May 2005, Getting Started With prior experience in radio and magazines, Tim Lawrence with the help of one other, got […]
Photo credit: John Price / Red Bull Content Pool Will Gadd, alongside local climber and guide, Iain Miller, conquer previously unclimbed sea stacks on the Irish Coast, the tallest of which is known as Chaos Stacks. The County Donegal is home to some spectacular climbs and natural wonders created by the ebb and flow of […]
Photo credit: Jaanus Ree/Red Bull Content Pool Sébastien Ogier driving on to claim his sixth career Rally Mexico win and with it his first driving for Toyota. Amid mass cancellations across the world of motorsport, this was the last race still going ahead under the FIA world competition.
The brain-child of UK-based author Georgie Codd, BookBound 2020 was the first of its kind. It took the big names and thrills of a normal literary event and used an online platform to offer a bit of light to book lovers during daunting lockdown times. The festival took place at the end of April on […]
All the way back in 2003, acclaimed award-winning Australian actor, Geoffrey Rush, joked that there was to be an invasion of Australians hitting America designed, as though by some freaky wizardry, in a “secret laboratory in the outback where we clone actors to unleash them zombie-like on an unsuspecting sleepy Hollywood.” The American reporter laughed […]
As far as top of the line watches go, you really can’t go wrong with the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43. They’ve been going strong since 1952, being a favourite of pilots and aeronautical enthusiasts alike. Their design is both contemporary and timeless, this isn’t the sort of watch you’re going to regret when fashions […]
If you piloted an airplane or drove a rally car between 1933 and 1957, you might well have used a TAG Heuer instrument as a counter as part of your dashboard. This precision piece was not only vital for competition but perhaps even survival. After the Autavia (named as a combination of automobile and aviation) […]
Sing For Me French bladesmiths make a big deal out of their singing razors and you can see why. The hollower the ground, the higher the pitch the ringing (or in this case, singing) sound is at the end of a strop. Thiers-Issard have been making wicked sharp blades for two centuries now and the […]
To say that the last couple of months have been a roller coaster of emotions, uncertainty, worry, loss and bubbles is a little bit of an understatement. But in spite of the negatives, there is still a place for optimism and silver linings and always a place for lessons. Over the course of varying levels […]
Gillette’s latest innovation, the Gillette Skinguard Razor, features new technology that’s clinically proven for sensitive skin and designed to stop irritation. We can find the humour in many of life’s irritating moments, but skin irritation is no laughing matter. Stresses on the skin from shaving can cause redness, nicks, cuts, ingrown hairs and bumps. The […]
The 2020 Autumn/Winter collections are dropping now and honestly, here at M2 we’re pretty excited for what our favourite labels are bringing us. Among our top picks is the lineup Working Style is bringing which continues to be an evolution of great fabrics, soft construction, and most importantly of all, comfort. They always manage to […]
Over the last month, we’ve been told by the government to stay inside. To isolate ourselves from the outside world as we witness our lives changing as we know it. After the isolation, we emerged from our houses, blinded by the bright sun, our skin pale and wrinkled. Imagine though if you spent your isolation […]
Founded in 1919 by brothers, H.M and W.O. Bentley, the luxury car brand, Bentley is not sitting back and resting after over 100 years of producing high performance luxury vehicles. They are continuing to push down on the throttle with their latest offering from Bentley Mulliner. In their latest model, the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar, the […]
Before Covid-19 took over the world, at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the announcement of the new Lexus LF-30 concept really got everyone’s attention. The announcement excited the eager fans as it showcased the way the future of Lexus will be completely electronic. Also its gullwing doors are, by far, the coolest feature of this […]
Welcome aboard the Dynamiq GTT 160. We’re happy to see that you’ve survived the apocalypse. Italian superyacht builder, Dynamiq is setting the record straight with their brand new 49.5-meter model. This superyacht is super cool and elegant with a special focus on wellbeing and exploration – the GTT 160 is perfect for the adventure-seeker. Designed […]
“We’re always impressed by how the Jaguar team manages to improve vehicles each model year and this year’s F-TYPE is no exception. While challenging to take a modern classic to the next step, the team have done so with vast improvements both inside and externally on the vehicle. In addition is a significant technology upgrade […]
From August 2020 expect to start seeing the first ever MINI Electric Hatch to start scooting around town as they land in local MINI dealerships. The iconic look of the new MINI is based off the MINI Cooper S, with a limited number of launch special “First Edition” variants coming with exterior accents that set […]
Looking good is all about layering, and frankly, layers aren’t something you want anything to do with during the summer. But during winter, it’s time to bring your A-game and dust off all your much loved coats and jackets. Actually scratch that. Let’s get a fresh new look. Lockdown is now over and when you […]
As we transition out of lockdown and get the wheels of the economy moving again, many of us are having to adapt and look at new ways of doing things in the interim and perhaps the longer term which in can in turn create new innovation. And that is exactly what Auckland City BMW have […]
It doesn’t matter how fast you go, how well you stick to the track, how hard you train. You can’t outrace a global lockdown due to a pandemic. No field has been left untouched, events that would normally draw thousands have suddenly been left in limbo as the world gets its act together. F1 is […]
You might’ve heard the famous phrase, ‘never waste a crisis’. Though more commonly used in economic circles, it seems particularly fitting of our current situation, when considering the impact Covid-19 is having on our mental health. As a group dedicated to helping Kiwi men live happier, healthier and longer lives, the idea of enforced distancing […]
The beauty of a captured image is a thing that artists can’t describe. The lens never lies. Started in 2007 by World Photography Association CEO, Scott Gray, the Sony World Photography Awards has been held every year offering the best in capturing a single moment in a single image. Recently, this year’s winners have been […]
Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, said: “In crisis times, it’s actually not more difficult to motivate your staff, because everyone gets much more focused on how they control their own economic destiny.” This quote could not be more apt at the current time. Just a month or two ago, we planned to double the […]
Founders can get caught up in finding the perfect name for their business, and spend months going in circles debating which name they’ll permanently brand their business with. Much like a tattoo, it pays to give it a bit of thought first. It’s essentially permanent, and changing it requires a tonne of effort and backpedalling. […]
Gentlemen, if you’re about to pop the question, or just really want to show your significant other that you care, I have a suggestion. Don’t just get something off the rack. They aren’t like the others, so why should their jewellery be. Get it custom made! Given the significance and permanency of the accessory, having […]
‘Can we move our one-on-one meeting again?’ A familiar phrase. Many managers have a habit of moving or shying away from these meetings, unsure of how to structure them or how to have challenging conversations. Employees don’t push to make them happen because many take shelter under the umbrella of ‘no news is good news’ […]
At the time of writing this, we are in week four of isolation and with no idea as to what shape we will be in when this crisis is over. As a food and hospitality business coach and consultant, I know we are in for a tough time as we navigate our way through the […]
Longevity in this business is about being able to reinvent yourself or invent the future. – Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft “What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise” – Oscar Wilde, Poet and Playwright “If you’re going through hell, keep going” – Winston Churchill, Former Prime Minister of the UK […]
These last couple months have made us more conscious than ever about the things we touch. Everything from a handshake before a meeting to the buttons at an ATM. It seems the very wheels of commerce require a human touch. Closing deals is harder when you’re doing it over the phone. Money is more difficult […]
Utter the syllables; “Piña Colada” and, if you’re like me, you will immediately sink back onto your bar stool like it was a deckchair on the sun-drenched balcony of some luxury island resort overlooking the azure waters of a tropical lagoon. Such is the power of pleasant memories, Tom Cruise movies and cheesy-yet-iconic Rupert Holmes […]
One of the major casualties of Covid-19 is of course the tourism and hospitality sectors. It takes years and years of hard work, determination and hustle to build a successful business in the industry. To wake up one morning and have your years of hard work taken away from you, is nothing short of heart […]
Aside from those nights where you acquainted your young liver with the yellow liquid that you knew as ‘tequila,’ what do you really know about it? Before I delved into anything remotely intelligent and factual about it, all I knew about tequila came down to 5 things: It was fun to yell ‘shots!’ It was […]
After thoroughly acquainting myself with four bottles of Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select, it was time to whip out its big brother, ‘Double Oaked.’ He had been sitting on my shelf for a few months, waiting for the right opportunity; and although there was nothing in particular to celebrate, running out of all my standard bourbon […]
As we all headed into lockdown earlier in the year, I’m sure a lot of us were kicking ourselves for not getting the tech stuff we needed to really get through the ordeal in style. Personally, I wish I hadn’t dilly dallied on getting the power supply for this new monitor that just gathered dust. […]
Hungry? The only completely anonymous restaurant reviewer in New Zealand, the Hungry Mr. Wolf, has been eating all over the country finding the best spots for you to dine. Hunting high and hunting low our Mr Wolf is always hungry for an epic dining experience. You never know where he will go next… Andiamo 194 […]
Gaming has become a huge industry over the years and helping fuel that has been Sony’s famous PlayStation platform. With a bold, two-tone design marking a radical departure from previous PlayStation consoles. PlayStation 5 will launch in two options: a standard model with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, and a digital model without a […]
Jabra has gone out of its way to make a hardy solution that hasn’t sacrificed comfort. With an IP57 rating, the wireless Jabra Elite Active 75t is waterproof enough to handle most things you’d throw its way. They’re so sure that they offer a two year warranty if it DOES bite the bullet to dust […]
Jenine Colmore-Williams is the founder of Dimension GRC, a software company focused on supporting and protecting businesses by enabling them to expose illegal money laundering activity. Money laundering is not like armed robbery or murder, where the effects are in plain sight, and the victims are easy to identify, it is a silent blight that […]
Auckland City Motors Managing Director, Ian Gibson, has defined his life and career around a love of cars. It’s also been a career that has seen him go from a very modest and frugal upbringing to becoming a co-owner of one of New Zealand’s most iconic car dealerships, Auckland City BMW, and its associated operations […]
While there has been a big jump into eCommerce for many brands lately, there is also a less progressive danger with environmental impact. And after working with couriers and eCommerce for years, Kate Bezar and Rebecca Percasky became horrified at the amount of plastic waste the industry was generating and so set out to do […]
Gillian Eadie, with a network of Brainfit coaches, helps people of all ages take back control of optimal brain and memory processing at work and in daily life. Training courses, books, eBooks and neuro-games are based on the published research of co-founder and sister, Dr. Allison Lamont. For 20 years an independent school principal (St […]
One of the original shareholders of Fisher Funds before it was sold, Frank Jasper has had a 14 year tenure at the company and is now their Chief Investment Officer. He has a history of analysing value in the markets over many cycles, so as people are scrambling to find clarity in a time of […]
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Comacc, which sold to MYOB a few years ago, Steve Nathan could have retired young, but he is a breed of Kiwi Tech Entrepreneur that wants to keep using his time to keep creating things. One of these things ironically is a platform, TimeHub, which allows business ideas to […]
As the founder of Shine Global, a group of global entrepreneurs who see business and enterprise as way to create positive change, Julian Noel is no stranger to the thoughts that many of us are having right now in terms of how we rebuild but in a positive way. Part of this the importance of […]
Of course, we all know that SUVs have become the go-to vehicle of choice for automotive consumers these days and the automotive industry has answered the demand with a huge range of options. None, though more comprehensive than BMW’s X series. And the latest to the lineup, the X7 does a great job of lifting […]
Over the last 20 years Ajit Balasingham has helped numerous businesses turn around failing business units, supported shareholders to exit their businesses, as well as overseeing management buy outs. He is the current Chair of Northland Rugby Union and observer on the Board for the Auckland Blues franchise (having recently also held the role of […]
Win Charlesbois is the co-founder of The Diamond Shop which specialises in handcrafted diamond engagement rings. At one point he was a Navy pilot, landing on and taking off from aircraft carriers, before settling for a slightly slower form of transport in the form of a hand-built sailboat. In 1974, Win and his wife Linda […]
If you’re looking for a prestige wine experience, the name Arthur Edmund should be on your radar, as it’s the name given to Mills Reef’s icon wine range. This range is comprised of two very special limited edition wines, a 2013 Cabernet Merlot blend, and a 2013 Syrah, grown in the acclaimed Gimblett Gravels wine […]
Search Engine Optimisation guru, Richard Conway started his company, Pure SEO, in 2009 with just $200 to spend on a single web page. From there, mostly using digital marketing, he has expanded the business to four offices in New Zealand and Australia. Pure SEO has been listed by Deloitte in the fastest-growing 500 tech companies […]
