May 2020

The Truly Brave Wear the Entire Spectrum

If you were wanting a piece for your wrist that really dazzles, The Spirit of Big Bang Rainbow may be… Read More

Latest Video & Podcast, Success Interviews, Wellness Interviews

Ep.36 – How To Create Not Just A New Future But A Longer One

Pulotu Selio Solomon has a history of leadership with a focus on inspiring and motivating communities to achieve at a… Read More

Ones to Watch

This Watch Is Fit For A King

We covered off on the Spirit of Big Bang collection from Hublot with the hugely colourful Spirit of Big Bang… Read More

Entrepreneur Interviews, Latest Video & Podcast, Success Interviews

Ep.35 – Why Local Competition Is For Losers

After 25 years in the corporate world, Gavin Oliver arrived in New Zealand in 2008 with a young family and… Read More

Ones to Watch

Witness The Big Bang Of Watches

Hublot has literally got the entire spectrum of colours covered with their latest collection of Big Bang, a series they… Read More

Entrepreneur Interviews, Latest Video & Podcast, Technology Interviews

Ep.34 – It’s Not Just Tech Innovation, It’s Business Innovation That We Need

From emergency operations control for the New Zealand Police to building several businesses, Ash has a passion for innovation and… Read More

Uncategorized

Now is the perfect time to find your new home

It’s never been a better time to get started on hunting your new home as the tides turn towards it… Read More

Entrepreneur Interviews, Latest Video & Podcast, Sustainability Interviews

Ep.33 – The Power Of Business To Do Good For The Planet

Dave Rouse is the CEO of CarbonClick, which bridges the sustainability gap through delivering certified carbon offset projects either at… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Editor’s Letter – Issue 177

Well that has been a bit of a sh*tstorm since the last time we spoke, hasn’t it? I’ll get them… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

The Shum Of His Parts

In a world where cinemas are emptied and streaming reigns supreme, it’s actors like Harry Shum Jr. who rule the… Read More

Trending Now

Racing On The Back Of The Future

As though plucked from a Star Wars film, the world’s first ever flying electric car series is coming later this… Read More

M2now.com - Eco friendly islands are the crazy in Copenhagen

Trending Now

Eco-Friendly Islands Are The Craze In Copenhagen

Every man is an island the saying goes. In Copenhagen, a system of eco-friendly interlocked floating islands will soon be… Read More

Trending Now

The Moon Habitat Made Of Paper

In a galaxy far, far away, the stars are going origami. Danish architecture firm, SAGA, has created an egg-shaped habitat… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

The Pros & Cons Of Watching Movies At Home

Cinema is an exciting experience of sitting in a big dark warehouse with a sloped floor and a bunch of… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

The 3 Top Movies And Docos To Watch While Isolating

Midnight Family Shot by documentary filmmaker, Luke Lorentzen, Midnight Family takes place in Mexico’s suburbs where the Ochoa family are… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Co-Director at Number8.bid, Mike Edmonds Talks The Worst Mistakes

What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Think less and do more. It doesn’t matter what talents or… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Sam Baker, Brand Manager For Champagne Piper Heidsieck & Taylor’s Port Talks Motivation

What’s your morning routine? “Wake up, drank” (a smoothie). Like many people, I’m a creature of habit and routine. Mine… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Celebrating 15 Years Of M2 Magazine

The Beginning Like all good stories, M2 has a beginning – two guys and a dream. Also a gaping hole… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Getting Stacked

Photo credit: John Price / Red Bull Content Pool Will Gadd, alongside local climber and guide, Iain Miller, conquer previously… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Border Line Intense

Photo credit: Jaanus Ree/Red Bull Content Pool Sébastien Ogier driving on to claim his sixth career Rally Mexico win and… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Re-writing Trauma

The brain-child of UK-based author Georgie Codd, BookBound 2020 was the first of its kind. It took the big names… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

So Much More Than A Marvel

All the way back in 2003, acclaimed award-winning Australian actor, Geoffrey Rush, joked that there was to be an invasion… Read More

ab0121211b1p1-navitimer-b01-chronograph-43-back

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Never Go Anywhere Without Your Breitling Navitimer

As far as top of the line watches go, you really can’t go wrong with the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph… Read More

AUTAVIA CAL 5. - FAMILY PICTURE 7 PIECES 2019 HD

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Captured History

If you piloted an airplane or drove a rally car between 1933 and 1957, you might well have used a… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

The Post-Lockdown Style Essentials

Sing For Me French bladesmiths make a big deal out of their singing razors and you can see why. The… Read More

M2 Summit

19 Lockdown Lessons For Life & Success

To say that the last couple of months have been a roller coaster of emotions, uncertainty, worry, loss and bubbles… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Sensitive Skin? Gillette Has The Solution

Gillette’s latest innovation, the Gillette Skinguard Razor, features new technology that’s clinically proven for sensitive skin and designed to stop… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Working Winter To Its Fullest

The 2020 Autumn/Winter collections are dropping now and honestly, here at M2 we’re pretty excited for what our favourite labels… Read More

Trending Now

Fly A Kite

Over the last month, we’ve been told by the government to stay inside. To isolate ourselves from the outside world… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Bentley Is At It Again

Founded in 1919 by brothers, H.M and W.O. Bentley, the luxury car brand, Bentley is not sitting back and resting… Read More

Urban

Drive Me To The Future

Before Covid-19 took over the world, at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the announcement of the new Lexus LF-30 concept… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Dynamiq reinvents the 50-metre class with its new GTT 160

Welcome aboard the Dynamiq GTT 160. We’re happy to see that you’ve survived the apocalypse. Italian superyacht builder, Dynamiq is… Read More

Jag-F-TYPE-R-21MY-Velocity-Blue-Reveal-Switzerland-02.12.19-06

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

THE NEW JAGUAR F-TYPE: Reinventing A Modern Classic

“We’re always impressed by how the Jaguar team manages to improve vehicles each model year and this year’s F-TYPE is… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

The All Electric MINI Hatch First Edition Is Finally Coming To New Zealand

From August 2020 expect to start seeing the first ever MINI Electric Hatch to start scooting around town as they… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Top 5 Winter Style Picks

Looking good is all about layering, and frankly, layers aren’t something you want anything to do with during the summer.… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Getting The Wheels Moving Again

As we transition out of lockdown and get the wheels of the economy moving again, many of us are having… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Trickle Down Tech

It doesn’t matter how fast you go, how well you stick to the track, how hard you train. You can’t… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Never Waste A Crisis

You might’ve heard the famous phrase, ‘never waste a crisis’. Though more commonly used in economic circles, it seems particularly… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

The Lens Never Lies

The beauty of a captured image is a thing that artists can’t describe. The lens never lies. Started in 2007… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

6 Strategies For Strong Leadership During A Crisis

Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, said: “In crisis times, it’s actually not more difficult to motivate your staff, because… Read More

Coach

What’s Behind A Startup’s Name?

Founders can get caught up in finding the perfect name for their business, and spend months going in circles debating… Read More

Craft

Here’s How To Get the Perfect Custom Ring Designed

Gentlemen, if you’re about to pop the question, or just really want to show your significant other that you care,… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

How To Run Mutually Beneficial One-On-One Meetings

‘Can we move our one-on-one meeting again?’ A familiar phrase. Many managers have a habit of moving or shying away… Read More

Coach

The Untapped Potential All Around You

At the time of writing this, we are in week four of isolation and with no idea as to what… Read More

Best Things Ever Said, M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

The Best Things Ever Said + Three Most Famous Misattributed Quotes

Longevity in this business is about being able to reinvent yourself or invent the future. – Satya Nadella, CEO of… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Contactless Technology – Where The Future Is Going

These last couple months have made us more conscious than ever about the things we touch. Everything from a handshake… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

The Democratic Cocktail

Utter the syllables; “Piña Colada” and, if you’re like me, you will immediately sink back onto your bar stool like… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Support Local Hospitality, While Staying Home

One of the major casualties of Covid-19 is of course the tourism and hospitality sectors. It takes years and years… Read More

Uncategorized

What Makes Tequila, Tequila?

Aside from those nights where you acquainted your young liver with the yellow liquid that you knew as ‘tequila,’ what… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Barrel Up

After thoroughly acquainting myself with four bottles of Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select, it was time to whip out its big… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

5 Pieces Of Essential Tech You Need

As we all headed into lockdown earlier in the year, I’m sure a lot of us were kicking ourselves for… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

Here We Go… Again

Hungry? The only completely anonymous restaurant reviewer in New Zealand, the Hungry Mr. Wolf, has been eating all over the… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

The PlayStation 5: A First Look

Gaming has become a huge industry over the years and helping fuel that has been Sony’s famous PlayStation platform. With… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

All The Gadgets You Need For A Post-Lockdown World

Jabra has gone out of its way to make a hardy solution that hasn’t sacrificed comfort. With an IP57 rating,… Read More

Latest Video & Podcast, Technology Interviews

Ep.32 – Why You Should Be Worried About Money Laundering

Jenine Colmore-Williams is the founder of Dimension GRC, a software company focused on supporting and protecting businesses by enabling them… Read More

Latest Video & Podcast, Leadership Interviews, Success Interviews

Ep.31 – How To Run A Company That Lasts Generations

Auckland City Motors Managing Director, Ian Gibson, has defined his life and career around a love of cars. It’s also… Read More

Entrepreneur Interviews, Latest Video & Podcast, Sustainability Interviews, Women Leadership Interviews

Ep.30 – Finding New Business Opportunities In Solving Environmental Problems

While there has been a big jump into eCommerce for many brands lately, there is also a less progressive danger… Read More

Latest Video & Podcast, Wellness Interviews

Ep.29 – Keeping Your Brain Sharp In Any Situation

Gillian Eadie, with a network of Brainfit coaches, helps people of all ages take back control of optimal brain and… Read More

Latest Video & Podcast, Success Interviews

Ep.28 – Finding Opportunities In Any Market

One of the original shareholders of Fisher Funds before it was sold, Frank Jasper has had a 14 year tenure… Read More

Entrepreneur Interviews, Latest Video & Podcast, Technology Interviews

Ep.27 – How to Innovate in Times of Crisis

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Comacc, which sold to MYOB a few years ago, Steve Nathan could have retired… Read More

Entrepreneur Interviews, Latest Video & Podcast

Ep.26 – Buy Global But Don’t Forget To Sell Global

As the founder of Shine Global, a group of global entrepreneurs who see business and enterprise as way to create… Read More

M2 May/Jun 2020 Issue

BMW X7 – Go Big Or Go Home

Of course, we all know that SUVs have become the go-to vehicle of choice for automotive consumers these days and… Read More

Latest Video & Podcast, Success Interviews

Ep.25 – How We Rebuild

Over the last 20 years Ajit Balasingham has helped numerous businesses turn around failing business units, supported shareholders to exit… Read More

Entrepreneur Interviews, Latest Video & Podcast, Success Interviews

Ep.24 – What Can Landing On An Aircraft Carrier Teach Us About Covid-19?

Win Charlesbois is the co-founder of The Diamond Shop which specialises in handcrafted diamond engagement rings. At one point he… Read More

Wine

For Prestige Wine, Remember The Name Arthur Edmund

If you’re looking for a prestige wine experience, the name Arthur Edmund should be on your radar, as it’s the… Read More

Entrepreneur Interviews, Latest Video & Podcast, Technology Interviews

Ep.23 – How Do We Start Playing Digital Catch Up?

Search Engine Optimisation guru, Richard Conway started his company, Pure SEO, in 2009 with just $200 to spend on a… Read More

May 2020

© M2 Magazine

Join our emailer

Join our emailer

© M2 Magazine