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The Biggest Yachts at Monaco Yacht Show 2023
It’s not how big your super-yacht is, it’s how you use it. If you’re going to go anywhere in the world to see floating palaces it would have to be Monaco. I’d say any major center in New Zealand with all the flooding we’ve been having recently but we don’t have any palaces despite what […]
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 […]
Versace For the Winners Circle
The best way to earn yourself a little prestige is by associating yourself with success, with winners, maybe a little dash of fame and beauty can’t hurt either. Versace had the Oscars this year on lock by ticking all of these boxes. The Best Actor award went to Cillian Murphy for his performance in Christoper […]
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: Montblanc
Summit 2+ Smartwatch The Summit 2+ is the next step up from the Summit 2. It comes with a larger screen, this time 1.3”, and in the process has a slightly larger body than its predecessor at 43.5mm. It’s a touchscreen of course, but the rotating crown is always a nice touch. As well as […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Cartier
Santos-Dumont Cartier is bringing back oldschool refinement with its updated collection of Santos-Dumont, named after the famed 1900s aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont. These updated models are faithful to the pure design of the original and are finished by hand with the utmost care possible. Each are coated with a thin layer of lacquer, then smoothed and […]
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Eat Your Heart Out Zeus
In ode to the annals of Greek mythology, where Daedalus crafted his intricate maze, Rolls-Royce engineers have woven their own complex masterpiece, the Arcadia Droptail. This chariot, not of the sun but of the roads, is not just a nod to the pastoral utopia of Arcadia but a technical odyssey that would make even Hephaestus, […]
Most Expensive Car in the World: $28 Million Rolls-Royce Is Essentially A Fold-Out Bar
Dubbed the “Boat Tail”, Rolls-Royce has pulled out all the stops for an unknown client to create their dream car. There are clues and rumours as to who this might be, which we’ll get into later, but let’s take a look at this insane $28 million Rolls-Royce a little first. Only three of these beauties […]
Rolls-Royce Enters the Dragon
You probably will have noticed by this stage of the magazine that this is the Year of Dragon. While Swiss watch brands have done a pretty good job of a bit of horological celebration, Rolls-Royce has entered the stage with a loud mic drop and four magnificent fiery beasts to pay a serious nod to […]
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Be Your Own BOSS
HUGO BOSS has dropped it’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, this time flaunted by a lineup of heavy hitters including Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen and British model Adwoa Aboah, plus returning BOSS ambassadors South Korean actor Lee Minho and Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini. Images courtesy of HUGO BOSS The SS2024 collection uses the brand’s Miami Fashion […]
Dior Has Reimagined the Californian Dream
There’s something about California that has etched itself into the psyche of Western culture as kind of a dreamlike destination. We can of course go back to the early Westward US settler migration, but California has also been the epicentre of cultural, economic and technical trends that have spread outward across the globe. At that […]
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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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 […]
A Tala As Old As Time
Wandering around in the back lanes of Auckland’s Parnell you discover quite a few things you just didn’t know existed.One of those things should be Tala restaurant. With a chic minimalist design and limited seating space you know you’re about to receive excellent attention with you walk through the unassuming door. Tala is the brainchild […]
Spying on Spy Valley
Spy Valley Wines, hidden in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley, is a zone where the art of winemaking meets a history of international spy networks and covert operations. The true secret though is how a family’s audacious dream transformed challenging terroir into a wine legacy. While Spy Valley may be a name that evokes images of an […]
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Grand Seiko Spring Drive Movement – A Time & Place For Inspiration
The Simple Genius of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Movement While Grand Seiko is a global brand at the leading edge of technology and craftsmanship, there is a foundation of humble respect to the production houses that create each individual part of each timepiece. This is not only in terms of Japanese artisan skills and […]
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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Few countries in the world wear winter better than Japan. With its incredible array of natural wonders which become blanketed in white throughout the winter months, the sights and sounds of the season are almost impossible to not be mesmerised by. It’s these wonders, such as the magnificent Hodaka mountain which sits in the backdrop […]
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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 […]
Go On A Mission To Seek Out Great Wine
So you’re sitting with your 2019 Mission Jewelstone Syrah in a shady spot on the deck and you suddenly wonder; damn how did the winemakers get this to taste so good? And you’re not alone, as even legendary Masters of Wine like Andrew Caillard from Australia felt obliged to give this particular vintage a score […]
How To Support Our Kiwi Family Men’s Mental Health
Acknowledging the strong link between fatherhood and mental health, Movember developed Family Man to provide dads with parenting strategies that improve child behaviour and reduce parental stress. Around three-quarters of men will become fathers at some point in their life. Previous Movember research has shown that 42 per cent of dads say they feel anxious […]
Catch Up With A Mate, You May Save Their Life
As culture wars wage around the issue of men’s behaviour at home, in the workplace and on the sporting field, there’s been a growing dialogue focused on trying to understand just what’s going on in men’s lives. Most recently, I’ve had a flurry of educators, parents and employers alike reach out, grappling with how to […]
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 […]
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An Auspicious Offering
As history would have it, many great wines have been forged along the most unforgiving edge of that terroir deemed best capable of expressing its place in a wine. A complex of natural, environmental influences such as poverty in soil nutrients and water that force the grapevine to dig deeper into the ground to survive […]
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 […]
A 21st Century Recipe For Sales Success
The more things change, the more they stay the same. So, for all the – frankly massive – adjustments we’ve seen in recent years with the rise and rise of online shopping alongside e-commerce, online advertising and influencer activities, it still pays to do things the old way too. Because nothing beats sending actual human […]
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Highly Acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition Finally Returns to NZ After Years of Covid
Time flies! It seems like just yesterday the Auckland exhibition of the world’s greatest pieces of photojournalism and documentary photography was being gracing our shores. But it was 2019, and we were but innocent lambs with no knowledge of what a “red light system” was in relation to a pandemic. Honestly, judging by my commute […]
Our Round-Up Of the Best Cultural Happenings This Spring
With Spring well and truly upon us, it’s time to delve into what we can expect from the months ahead. Luckily, there appears a veritable cultural feast that awaits us over the next few weeks. We’ve rounded up all the cultural happenings that deserve to be on your radar right now. SYNTHONY No.1 […]
Cordis Auckland: Masters Of Sustainable Success
There’s been a bit of a buzz about Cordis Auckland these days, and it’s not just because of its stunning views and impeccable service or the rooftop bees for that matter – well actually partially but we will touch on that later. For now, the big news is the fact that the luxury hotel has […]
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Broods: One Way Ticket to Space Island
Music certainly has that magic way of pin-pointing moments in life. When Gorillaz’ ‘Feel Good Inc.’ pops up on Spotify, I get taken back to age 12—the first smooch I had with a girl. ‘Summer of 69’ by Bryan Adams is embedded in my brain as one, specific summer holiday getaway to the family caravan. […]
A New DJ System That’s Easy On The Eyes As Well As Ears
While the Myers NmG and Aston Martin Superleggera are technically both ‘cars’ that can get you from A to B – let’s be honest, you’d only drive one of them around to pick up your date on a Saturday night! It’s exactly the same scenario with DJ systems, there are some decks that are perfectly […]
DJ Headphones That Weigh No More Than Your Cap
You do anything for a long time and it starts to wear you down; your back starts to ache, your boots blister, your shirt chafes. Even seemingly insignificant objects like a screwdriver can feel as heavy as an anvil if you’ve been using it for several hours on end. Fatigue is cumulative and inevitable so, […]
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Here Are The Most Infamous Short Traders Putting Billions On The Line
They stalk Wall Street looking for dodgy businesses to short, and business is booming. They have shaken finance to its very core with their larger than life attacks and prescience on where the market is going. Are they heroes or villains? Has morality ever even had a place in finance? Why should we start now? […]
Huang Want’s you to feel the pain
Some of the best and brightest the world has to offer gathered to hear what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had to say at the 2024 SIEPR Economic Summit at Stanford. He was asked just how could graduates find success. “For all of you Stanford students,” he said, “I wish upon you ample doses of pain […]
Investing In Price Rises Without Paying The Price Rises
While inflation has hit most sectors within New Zealand over the last couple of years, the impact on the cost of both residential and commercial building has been particularly profound. And of course, Gib board has become the poster child for this rise with desperate builders scrambling to find supply. A recent Trade Me auction […]
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Forget The Morning Rush With This At-Home Barista
Swinging by your local café for a barista-made flat white or cappuccino during your morning commute is part of a daily ritual for many of us. However, doing this during the rush of getting in to the office can put a bit of a damper on what should be a relaxing moment. For those who […]
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: […]
This Toothbrush Is Going to Change Your Entire Life
Well kept teeth are essential. I was going to add qualifiers but that’s really all there is to it. Healthy clean teeth spin out to have so many repercussions. It boosts your confidence, it bolsters your mouth health, the list goes on. I swear there’s more than just two things. According to doctors and your […]
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The Transcendence Of Terroir
Recently I went to the Central Otago region for a new vehicle launch and a couple of my colleagues were very excited – and not just about driving the new car: ‘Oo, when we get some time off we should go and try some of the local Pinot Noir!’ Of course, I thought that was […]
Behind the Scenes of a Winemaker
Most people who enjoy kicking back with a glass of pinot on the deck on a sunny afternoon with good company and tasty snacks on hand will rarely wonder what it took to make that beautiful bottle of wine. While a few may have some idea of the technical processes, not many will realise there […]
As Economies Tank, Luxury Bags Are An Unlikely Favourite
The world sits on the precipice of the largest cost of living crisis our generation has ever seen. On the very edge of this cliff is a gorgeous Hermes Faubourg Birkin bag and it’s just sold for $320,000 at an auction at Christie’s. It’s not even noteworthy. The year before a Hermes Faubourg Birkin broke […]
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Welcome to Fine Dining 2.0
Forget what you knew before about dining, a whole new culinary world is emerging. The changes are across the board with what we eat and how we eat it. Some of these changes have been happening for a while now with more and more people having an allergy to this ingredient or a moral objection […]
The Sanction-Proof Car
“What do you call a Lada with brakes?” “Customised” The future is here, and for Russia, that means a butt ton of sanctions that makes importing anything almost impossible. Enter the sanction proof car from Lada, with almost none of the modcons or safety features you’ve come to expect from modern vehicles. Russia has been […]
The Best In Tech This Summer
Wire Free Brushing Unclutter your sink with the M0de Electric Toothbrush which magnetically snaps to its wireless charging base plugged into the wall. Sure, you’re screwed if you don’t have any ports handy, but for the rest of us it’s the sleekest solution out. Even if you didn’t use the charging base, the brush has […]
Ep.10 – Biotech Engineering Medical Researcher Shares Her Lockdown Routine
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
Ep.122 – Making a VR Game Success Story – Ben Markby
The potential of Virtual Reality has been a promise for a long time, but through the convergence of tech and the rise of the gaming industry, it’s looking more and more of a reality. Facebook’s shift to Meta and focus on the metaverse has reignited interest in the space amongst other players like Microsoft and […]
Ep.96 – The New Zealand Company Taking On Amazon
Even before the future accelerating period of 2020, retail had been going through a period of evolution. While many will still vouch for a place for bricks and mortar experiences, the fact is that ecommerce is still the future and that future has been quickly embraced by the Alibaba’s and the Amazon’s of the world. […]
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