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McLaren Giving the Light Touch
Mclaren is getting smaller, lighter, more powerful. The brand new McLaren 750S is the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren yet, with a dry weight of just 1,277kg. That’s 193kg less than its closest competitor, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 587PS-per-tonne. This V8 rear wheel drive pocket rocket is available in both coupe and […]
Tudor’s New Watch Is Keeping Time With The F1
F1 is at the very cutting edge of motorsport and technology. Only the very best survive, and on their wrists is a Tudor. Tudor’s Black Bay Ceramic is getting a team exclusive version for the new Visa Cash App RB Formula One team. If you’re an F1 fan keep an eye on what Daniel Ricciardo […]
Buy The First Bob Ross
Bob Ross, the friend of stoners, 80s housewives, and people just looking to destress and make some nice little paintings, has sky rocketed in popularity in recent years. As people look for ways to unwind online his TV show has provided a respite of calm that nothing else can. Who else can tell you that […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Longines
Spirit Pioneer The brand new Longines Spirit Pioneer Edition is the latest addition to the Longines Spirit collection. It’s a 42mm grade 5 titanium chronograph, making it more resistant to corrosion, scratches and heat. It’s tinted sparingly with a neon green which is carried across the dials, numerals and subtly in the stitching of the […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Rolex
Each year we bring you a collection of the finest timepieces to add to your collections, or to start them, depending on where you are in life. Each one has its own story of how it came into being. Some choose tradition and use what was done in the past to inform the future. Others […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Ceratanium IWC Schaffhausen has been bringing out Top Gun models thick and fast this year. To cap off the collection is a black ceramic model as well as the first 41-millimetre model made of Ceratanium. Ceratanium is a new material which is light and robust like titanium, but hard […]
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Driving the Rolls Royce Spectre
Photography by Jake Hoare Driving the Rolls-Royce Spectre electric transforms your perception of the world. You become acutely aware of your surroundings, yet remain unaffected by them. This car is the choice of kings, queens and titans of industry. As you float across roads, weaving through traffic and over any riding surface, you find yourself […]
The Rolls-Royce Spectre and the Future of Ultra-Luxury Motoring
While business leaders from a range of sectors gathered to understand how to leverage AI for the future of industry at the M2 AI Summit held at Shed 10, Auckland, on May 23, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Auckland showcased the future of ultra-luxury motoring. The Rolls-Royce Spectre. The first all-electric super coupé from the marque, marking […]
The Man Shaping Future Of One Of The World’s Oldest Luxury Brands
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars are in part famous because of what is hidden away underneath their car’s famous handcrafted exteriors; powerful, uncompromising internal combustion engines with a V12 being the common choice. But Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös has drawn a line in the sand with the declaration that Rolls-Royce will be all electric from […]
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The Timeless Core of Louis Vuitton
For the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2023 collection, imagination was the order of the day. At the timeless core of the Louis Vuitton studio is the belief that imagination – creatorship, craftsmanship, showmanship – can move and unite its spectators around the world. Showmanship was on full display with a wide variety of experimentation. The premise […]
R.M. WIlliams Wants to give you summer
R.M. Williams is bringing the summer apparel in style with a new range of warm weather footwear, lightweight apparel and adventure-ready accessories. Pick up some linen shirts in warm vintage colours perfect for lounging or beach cricket alike. Top the look off with a new pair of suede Sandbar Sneakers to match the earthy natural […]
6 Pieces Of Tech To Show That You’re Discerning AF
The Overkill Webcam We’ve been in the age of livestreaming for so long it’s strange that we’re only just starting to receive dedicated webcams that are at DSLR quality. The Opal C1 is a professional grade webcam with the specs to prove it. Using a 7.8mm, 4K Sony sensor, you get colours that really pop, […]
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The Villains That Define Us
Without Villains Bond is just a guy who picks up women at hotel bars for one night stands. Without villains the women wouldn’t end up inexplicably dead a day or two later to send him a message. Without villains, he’d have to have awkward conversations with them later when they catch him at another hotel […]
A Kiwi/Mexican Summer Soiree
Ah! We’ve finally reached Summer which also – hopefully! – means plenty of hot, sunny weather to come too. It also means it is time to bust out the summer entertaining dinners for all the friends and family. For such a summery time of year, light, fresh and zingy meals suit best. And what better […]
A Sicilian Stay: Drama and Escorts Not Included
The White Lotus, the much-loved black comedy-drama, has been on everyone’s TV-watching radar in recent years. Following a group of very rich holidayers, the social satire shares the exploits of the holiday resort’s visitors and its employees. In episode three of season two, Daphne (played by Meghann Fahy) and Harper (Audrey Plaza) throw caution to […]
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60 Years Of Grand Seiko – Celebrating A Revolution
The number ‘60’ is an important one within the world of horology as it signifies the completion of a revolution of course. In Japan, it also has wider cultural significance. When someone turns 60, they have gone full circle through the traditional zodiac calendar cycle and has arrived back at the beginning. It is considered […]
The Heartbeat of a Winner
When you have a chance of victory in any competition, the heart beats faster as the excitement grows, the eyes widen and the tension mounts. At least, usually that is what happens, but in horological competitions – the opposite is true as it is only the steadiest heartbeats keeping an unchanged and deadly accurate pace […]
This Might Be the Most Complicated Watch Grand Seiko Has Ever Made
Grand Seiko has been breaking new ground for itself with each passing year. 2022 is no different as they introduce their very first mechanical complication watch, the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon. For short simply call it Kodo, Japanese for heartbeat. The case is constructed from both Platinum 950 and Grand Seiko’s Brilliant Hard Titanium. […]
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How Mission Estate Can Help You Become The Perfect Host
Civilisation has given us many great things throughout the ages; democracy, music and wisdom to name but a few. But one such mighty gift that is often overlooked is the art of hosting. Yet since the dawn of time we humans have regularly put down our clubs and welcomed strangers to our fires to share […]
Pure Gold Wine
The Mission Estate 2019 Huchet Syrah – reverentially named after Brother Cyprian Huchet, one of Missions and New Zealand’s pioneering winemakers from the 19th century – boasts a distinctive character, exhibiting a deep garnet hue with aromas of blackberries, violets, and cracked black pepper. On the palate, it showcases a harmonious blend of ripe dark […]
The Best New Pieces From the World’s Biggest Watch Show
As various watch events in Geneva and abroad wrap up we at M2 like to just take a step back and really absorb the incredible levels of craftsmanship that goes into each and every piece brought to the event. Every year, international watchmakers push the craft to new heights. In many ways, watching making is […]
Tips From The Top
Michelle Terry is the Movember CEO based in the global head office in Melbourne. She has spent much of her working life overseas including several years working in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Most recently she was in the Bay Area in the US as part of the executive team of a global wine company […]
Male Mental Health – What It Means To Be A Kiwi Man
Movember has funded a landmark, Kiwi-made show called ‘Man Enough’, which attempts to tackle male mental health in New Zealand, by turning the nation’s traditional concept of masculinity on its head. Words by Rob Dunne, Movember Foundation NZ Country Manager TV journalist and host of Celebrity Treasure Island, Matt Chisholm, sets out on an enlightening […]
Ep.84 – The Power Of Community – Rob Dunne
Robert Dunne has been Country Manager of Movember for the last 10 years. He is predominately responsible for the Movember Fundraising campaign while also involved in the management and governance of Movember funded programmes like Headfirst, Man Enough and Social Innovators challenge. Rob spoke at the M2 Summit, 3 November 2020 about the power of […]
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The One Coleraine You Simply Cannot Miss
We have spoken before in these august pages about ‘The One’; that freakishly good vintage that came around only because the weather conditions played out flawlessly throughout Hawkes Bay in 2021. There was the perfect amount of rain at exactly the right time with ideal temperatures and just the right amount of water stress to […]
Whatever You Like About Wine; This One Has It All
If the ‘Speed’ era Keanu Reeves came up to you right now and shouted in your face; ‘Pop Quiz; what is it that you like about wine?!’ What would you answer? Well, it probably might take you a few moments to recover from the shock of seeing Keanu so young again – and the fact […]
It Was A Very Good Year
When I was 17, it was a very good year It was a very good year for small town girls And soft summer nights We’d hide from the lights On the village green When I was 17 So sung Frankie Sinatra back in… well, let’s just say it was a long time ago. In this […]
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The Philosophy of a Staycation
A very, very lazy review of the amazing Pinnacle Tower at Cordis Auckland. Yes, the world is opening up and the Tourism gods have opened the gates. I love travelling as much as the next Airpoints member, but I had begun to notice over the last few international jaunts just how tiring the concept of […]
Pinnacle Tower At Cordis, Big In The Details
We share our office with a highly respected business consultant. Unfortunately for those around us, him and I will often pontificate during lunch about the current hurdles of modern business and emerging management theories. It’s all very interesting, believe me. Especially when the A3 sheets of paper come out to display a maze of business […]
Smarten Up At Our Land Is Alive
Here’s a quick Pop Quiz for you: Which of these European countries does not use the euro as its currency? a) Spain b) Denmark c) Italy d) Germany What is the capital city of Iceland? a) Reykjavik b) Helsinki c) Oslo d) Copenhagen Which author wrote the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”? a) Ernest […]
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The War of Which Is the Better Star Wars Show
Once Disney got its sweaty little mouse hands on Star Wars, the franchise didn’t stand a chance. Previously left to only get the occasional cartoon here and there, Star Wars is now getting a deluge of movies and live action shows to pump Disney+ subscriptions. So let’s sort the wheat from the chaff. The Book […]
The Two Whitehall’s
What do you get when you cross a world-famous comedian, his 84 year-old dad, and a trip down to NZ? A barrel-full-of-laughs, that’s what! It’s safe to say that Jack and Michael Whitehall—this dynamic duo—are the UK’s funniest men. Period. Full-stop. No questions asked. Jack, with his sweet, butter-wouldn’t-melt laddy charm and tongue-in-cheek jabs is […]
The Two Whitehall’s
What do you get when you cross a world-famous comedian, his 84 year-old dad, and a trip down to NZ? A barrel-full-of-laughs, that’s what! It’s safe to say that Jack and Michael Whitehall—this dynamic duo—are the UK’s funniest men. Period. Full-stop. No questions asked. Jack, with his sweet, butter-wouldn’t-melt laddy charm and tongue-in-cheek jabs is […]
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Own A Piece Of One Of New Zealand’s Most Desirable Suburbs
There’s a lot of reasons why Parnell is considered one of the country’s top suburbs. It’s got history, it’s got character, great restaurants, boutiques, a location to die for and Double Grammer zoning. Being “affordable” is not one of those traits. Well, until now, thanks to one of New Zealand’s most respected investor-focused developers, Safari […]
Investing in the Future
A string of legislative changes have made investing in old housing stock less and less viable. Not only have investors lost the ability to deduct interest payments on old residential stock, but Healthy Homes upgrades and ongoing maintenance costs have eroded many investors’ love affair with residential property. But don’t worry, the honeymoon doesn’t need […]
3 Ways to Invest in Hotels
In Monopoly, there is a bit of a rigmarole to go through before being able to buy a hotel. You first have to own all of the properties in a colour group and then get to four houses on these properties before you can buy a hotel to swap them out with, allowing you to […]
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Delivering a Next Level Brew With the Nespresso Vertuo
Start your morning right with the Nespresso Vertuo Next. The “Next” in its name denotes that they’re taking the full range of Nespresso coffee styles even further. But don’t worry, this new glorious future isn’t hard to be a part of. Simply choose the coffee brew that’s right for you – from espresso to flat […]
Flossing Just Got Easier With Philips
We probably all hear about it every time we visit the dentist, however keeping up the habit of flossing regularly is not quite as easy as they make it out to be. However Philips have to come to rescue you from your flossing woes with their new Cordless Power Flosser. Removing over 99.9% of plaque […]
The Release Presents The New Aquastation Hot
If you find that you are one of those people that needs water to live, then you need the AquaStation Hot in your kitchen yesterday. It’s so effective that you might find that it easily combines pre-existing filters and kettles loafing around on your benchtop into one tidy classy package. First of all, the basics: […]
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Spotlighting Four Of The Finest Restaurants In The Otago Region
When it comes to the culinary arts, Otago is most synonymous with its vast collection of vineyards, which produce some of not just the nation’s, but the world’s most celebrated wines. But we all know that a great glass of wine is at its best when accompanied by an equally exceptional plate of food, and […]
Waitiri Creek: Not Your Usual Winery
It’s said that a business is always a reflection of its leadership. So, a CEO who has been given no mandate to grow his or her business from the shareholders will always cultivate a culture of conservatism within the company. On the other hand, a CEO who has been given a free hand is far […]
Choosing Your Perfect Digs in Central Otago
There are only two questions you need to ask yourself before you go to Central Otago; why am I not there already? And where am I going to stay? The first question is completely valid as Central Otago is fast becoming the go to destination in New Zealand for any kind of holiday but especially […]
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Everything You Have to Watch This Summer
The Woman King 27 October Oscar winning Viola Davis stars in this historical drama which critics are already pegging as an awards contender. The story is based on the true story of the all-female unit of warriors who were tasked with protecting the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s, at the height of the […]
Meet The Luminor BiTempo
Panerai has been in the watch game since 1860, when it was founded in at “Ponte alle Grazie” in Florence, Italy as just a little workshop and subsequent school for watch-making. Well, class is now in session, and your lessons will be conducted by their brand-new Luminor Bitempo. The Luminor BiTempo takes all the refinement […]
Dubai’s Ring To Rule Them All: Workshopping Ways to Ruin the Burj Khalifa’s View
The Burj Khalifa, with a height of 829 metres tall, is the world’s crowning jewel of architectural brilliance. It’s soon to get a new ring to it—literally. Dreamed up by the team at Dubai-based architecture-firm, ZNera Space, the Downtown Circle project is a new, futuristic concept that will feature a 550-metre ring that will wrap […]
Ep.89 – Hackers Don’t Break In, They Log in – The Basics Of Cyber Security Culture – HiIary Walton
Her career has included working with Mi5, managing the information security for the London 2012 Olympic Games, and a stint with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Hilary has a wealth of experience overseeing digital business transformation and information security in challenging environments. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Kordia Group, a provider […]
Ep.78 – The Future of Bricks and Mortar Retail In The Online Era
Bricks and mortar retail, commercial property and inner city living have all being going through some evolution over the last few years and then 2020 came along and whipped things up. One of New Zealand’s premier locations for all of these things is Newmarket and to get sense of where things are at now we […]
Ep.56 – Supercharging NZ Innovation
Mark Eltom’s career has really been defined by an intersection of science, business, innovation and the power of these things to make a positive impact for the communities that they are based in. From working as a scientific advisor to Rwanda’s agricultural sector, to helping open export pipelines out of the Pacific, to working with […]
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