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Velvet, Views and Vintage: Rooftop at QT Launches Le Salon
Velvet, Views and Vintage: Rooftop at QT Launches Le Salon Perched up on the sixth floor of QT Auckland, overlooking the Viaduct Harbour, is a rooftop bar that manages to pull off the ultimate challenge for a watering hole associated with long summer evenings: transforming into a cosy hideaway in winter. Rooftop at QT has […]
7 Luxury Bunkers To Survive The Apocalypse In
Things are heating up in Europe. While people in the UK rush out to buy iodine tablets to band aid over the nuclear apocalypse, preppers the world over are making sure they have enough tins of beans to last 100 years of nuclear winter. Various projects around the world are taking advantage of the prepper […]
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 […]
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 […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Tudor
Black Bay Pro Many of the watches releasing this year are iterations on the classics. Tudor is eschewing this trend with the release of the Black Bay Pro, an entirely new technical model with its own aesthetic. It’s 39 millimetres of satin brushed 316L steel and a TUDOR Manufacture MT5652 Calibre with a built in […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Blue Shadow: A Bespoke Journey to the Edge of Space
Imagine for a moment, the earliest of prehistoric times, when our ancestors sat around the glow of a campfire and stared up at the mesmerising dance of stars in the night sky. As they sat huddled together, eyes fixed on the celestial canvas above, a question echoed through the ages: What lies beyond those […]
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 […]
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Gucci Has Gone 70’s Sport Cool
Mixing Gucci’s kaleidoscopic aesthetic with adidas of the late 70s comes one the year’s most highly anticipated colabs. Launching in early June, the adidas x Gucci collection features colourful prints, jacquard fabrics and a range of lifestye products, combining high fashion luxe with functional sportwear. Envisioned by Gucci’s Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, the campaign’s imagery […]
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 […]
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 […]
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The Secret to Entertaining Success? Awesome Finger Food!
The secret to being a great entertainer is easy – just serve good finger food. That’s all there is to it. (Although not letting the office jazz bore anywhere near the Spotify playlist will help a lot too!) Your food doesn’t have to be super artistic, it should just be able to be eaten whilst […]
Find Luxury Amongst Nature At Treetops Estate
Rotorua is a fantastic experience regardless of where you are choosing to rest your head at night, but everyone knows a great accommodation choice can turn a good trip into a great one. We want to spotlight one of the most lauded yet somehow under-the-radar spots to temporarily call home; Treetops Lodge & Estate, a truly […]
007 Secrets to Building A Sustainable Wine Brand
After five years worth of negotiating, New Zealand finally signed a free trade agreement with the European Union. This means a lot of different things for different industries, but ultimately it opens up a trade pipeline with 450 million consumers. While in the past trade negotiations might have been centered around geopolitical benefits and other […]
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Grand Seiko Commemorative Watches – The Cycle Of Life
The number sixty is one of the most important numbers in the world of horology and watchmaking, but, in Japan, it has an additional significance as a moment of new energy and re-birth. Sixtieth birthdays or Kanreki, which literally means “return” and “calendar” and signifies that the 60th year of a person marks the end […]
Meet The Dark Horse Alternate For an Award-Winning Watch
We recently covered that the Grand Seiko SLGH005 won some major design awards for impeccable attention to detail, flawless construction and artistic flair. But perhaps you aren’t into the light tones of the ‘White Birch’ face inspired by the 400 hectares of white birch surrounding the Japanese studios in Shizukuishi that these timepieces were lovingly […]
Grand Seiko – Human Hands
In an age of automated production, there is something special and timeless about hand crafted processes, craftsmanship and techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. These skills are painstaking, time intensive and harder to achieve at scale compared to machine-based processes, but there is a human touch and a connection to a […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Karl Lagerfeld’s Magnum Opus
Fashion maestro, the late Karl Lagerfeld, has continued to leave his indelible stamp on the world, even from beyond the grave. His final hospitality project, a lavish 271-room hotel in Macau, officially welcomed its first guests on June 10, 2023. This property, part of The Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, stands as a testament to […]
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 […]
Reconstructing Mental Health in Construction
At some point in their life, nearly one in two New Zealanders are likely to suffer from mental illness. All of us are likely to experience or witness mental illness at some time. Therefore it is important that we understand and recognise the signs in order to help. Especially when we consider the obvious challenges […]
Present A Proud Face This Movember with Just For Men
Ah, November – my favourite month. You know, it’s the one that straight out belongs to men, courtesy of those wise gentlemen of Melbourne who created Movember for us. Movember means that for thirty days attention will be diverted away from our tattoos, wristwatch, suit and/or shoes, and laser-focused in on our facial hair – […]
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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 […]
Why Wait for Quality When You Can Have It Straight Away?
Read any wine magazine – or indeed, the pages of this august website – and you’ll see a lot of how long fine wines will cellar for; five years here, ten there, even twenty plus for that one. But the problem is; the sun’s out, the barbie’s freshly cleaned and the lamb kebabs are ready […]
Time To Celebrate 30 Years Of Bullnose Success
Syrah is a typically fruity and peppery red wine usually in a dark colour and with a strong tannic mouthfeel. Popular all over the world, it is somewhat confusingly called ‘Shiraz’ in some parts – especially Australia. This is despite the ‘Syrah/Shiraz’ grape having nothing to do with its namesake city in Persia; as […]
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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 […]
Eat, Eat, Eat, Stay
Okay, so we all know that the Cordis Hotel Auckland is one of the premier places to stay if you are looking for somewhere to stay in Auckland. But this isn’t the only string to its bow. Not only is the new Pinnacle Tower and its art collection a destination in its own right, but […]
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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Pioneering The Euphoric
Pioneer has gone out of it’s way to develop a DJ mixer that makes you feel one with the music. It’s been carefully crafted inside and out to give flawless performance. The same can’t be said for the dude standing too close to his amp. All the sound is piped through a transformer circuit co-designed […]
How Accurate Are These Sci-Fi Flicks
Sci-Fi movies, how accurate are they really? Many of them feature a future date within the storyline as though the movie was a Nostrodamus-like vision of the future. Some of these named years are obviously arbitrary – the writer simply used any old date so long as it was in the future; as George Orwell […]
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 […]
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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? […]
Crypto upheaval: could be a blessing for the future of blockchain
Every cloud has a silver lining. So whether or not the sun sets on cryptocurrencies, its underlying technology, blockchain, has a bright future beyond just coins. Sam Bankman-Fried was the darling of the cryptocurrency world, then he became its black sheep. In November of this year, the cryptocurrency company he founded, Futures Exchange (known widely […]
Temu Meet World
Until a month or two ago I had never heard of this Aliexpress 2.0 but it feels like Temu has exploded overnight. To be fair I’m mostly oblivious to the movers and shakers in the pre-garbage consumer space. Temu first launched in the United States in September 2022 followed shortly after with a superbowl ad […]
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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: […]
Get The Ultimate Comfortable Shave with the Philips S9985/50 Shaver
Artificial Intelligence can give us many things; personalised ads, fears about what it truly means to be a human, a perfect shave. There’s only one of those that I’m interested in and the Philips S9985/50 shaver can deliver it in spades. The Philips S9985/50 is powered by A.I to give you incredible skin comfort. With […]
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 […]
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Camper road trip – Have time, will travel
I’ve got nothing booked this weekend and it’s been a long time since I’ve been to the South Island of New Zealand. Nothing like a spot of last minute travel! I’ve always fancied a motorhome trip so I book a rather large one all for myself. Saturday The pick-up point is near Christchurch Airport, that’s […]
Waitiri Creek: The Triumph of Man Vs Machine
Winemaking has been around for a very long time, as evidence has been discovered that it was being made in the Middle East about 8,000 years ago. That makes it one of the oldest skills we as humans have developed and, amazingly, it has changed little over all that time. Other ancient arts like construction […]
Waitiri Creek: Time To Check Out A Classic From The Library
If you are like me, a ‘library’ is a place where you cooled your heels after school until your parent(s) had finished work and could come and pick you up. I remember the library I used to wait in was full of these things called ‘books’ that were like movies but without the moving pictures. […]
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A Signature Career
Over the course of his career, Clive Weston has helped to shape our wine industry. He was the Managing Director of Nautilus Estate and Negociants New Zealand and part of many industry boards, including the celebrated international Pinot Noir conference in Wellington and New Zealand Wine Growers, USA Limited. He has been inducted into the […]
Electric Desert Bashing
Audi is taking on one of the biggest challenges in international motorsport, the Dakar Rally, with a brand new ride, the Audi RS Q e-tron E2. The previous iteration of this beauty, the Audi RS Q e-tron smashed it spectacularly, scoring four stage wins during its debut in 2022 before bagging a win at the […]
Accessories to Never Leave The House Without
We’ve previously covered off on the best in travel companions by Montblanc, featuring their leather airpod cases and stylish travel bags. But what about when you’re closer to home? What are the absolute essentials. If you’re leaving home without your phone, smartwatch, and wallet then you’re going to be at a loose end. Montblanc has […]
Ep.65 – The Hope for Hospitality
Some people like to describe us as a collective, as all being in the same boat in this Covid-19 world, but the reality is that some sectors are facing it tougher than others and for hospitality this time has been particularly brutal. In her role as the CEO of Hospitality New Zealand, Julie White represents […]
Ep.49 – Leaving The Echo Chamber
Will Fleming is on a journey to expand our thinking through deep conversations that reveal ways to think about life that help us push through the limitations of our mindset. He is on track to interview 1,000 people in long form conversations with perspectives from all walks of live. “With this podcast I am aiming […]
Ep.103 – No Temporary Fixes for Mental Health
New Zealand’s workforce of temps and contractors are a vital part of the economy yet are not able to access the same level of support and training as permanent employees. Contracting and temporary workforce company, Emergent has set out to change this in in terms of mental health support for its temporary workers with its […]
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