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The Veyron Reborn
Twenty years ago, Bugatti didn’t just drop a new car into the supercar ecosystem; it dropped a new unit of measurement for what a road car could be. The Veyron arrived with 1,001 hp, a top speed north of 400 km/h, and a level of refinement suggesting you could do all of that, then roll […]
Best Of Watches and Wonders 2026: Rolex
Rolesium COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA The new Daytona comes in Rolesium, combining Oystersteel with platinum, and it is noticeably cooler in tone than the gold-heavy references that have dominated the line in recent years. Whether that reflects a deliberate shift in direction or simply a gap in the release schedule is hard to say, but the result […]
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: 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 […]
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: 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 […]
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The Ghost Series II is Our V12 of Choice
The Rolls-Royce Ghost has continued to evolve since 2009 marking a major shift in 2020, now the latest version of the Ghost Series II has taken everyone’s feedback onboard to create the most uncompromising vehicle to date with a range of bespoke options for clients that know what they want. It’s powered by a near […]
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 […]
Art That Moves
Rolls-Royce has always been a form of automotive art but now they have gone a step further with their latest bespoke releases: a series of six bespoke Phantom Extended Series II vehicles known as “The Six Elements.” This unprecedented project represents the convergence of fine art, design, technology, and craftsmanship, and is the result of […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Style Essentials This May/June 2024
Frame and Function Sunglasses and opticals serve a very important function in terms of how we see the world, but of course the frames we choose impacts how the world sees us. Just ask Clark Kent. According to the Garrett Leight California Spring/Summer 2024 collection today’s frames are an effortless nod and a wink to […]
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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 […]
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 Return To The Wild In Style
Any quick squizz at the latest tech news is all it takes to remind one that humanity is as obsessed with moving as far away from its early cave-dwelling prehistoric existence as possible. From space travel to self-driving cars to artificial general intelligence, to those fake plants that dance when you play a song, we […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
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The Bentley Le Mans Collection: A High-Octane Homage
The latest Bentley offering honours a storied racing heritage that binds Bentley and the Le Mans 24 Hours race together as part of race legend. Introducing the Bentley Le Mans Collection – a fleet of limited-edition Continental GTs and GTCs that are as sublime as they are exclusive. Celebrating both the 20th anniversary of Bentley’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Experience The Jewels In The Crown Of NZ Reds
If you have something of great value you put it somewhere safe where it won’t get lost, and if you haven’t got an actual safe then you use a jewelbox. These can be ornate – even bejewelled themselves – but more importantly, they only contain items of very top quality. That is the philosophy behind […]
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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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 […]
Four Must Catch Flicks at the NZ International Film Festival In Auckland
The film festival is here and it’s time to catch some of the best movies around. Make sure you haven’t got much on from 19 July to 6 August because your calendar is about to get PACKED. There’s a massive collection to choose from, 129 full-length films and seven short films hailing from 39 different […]
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Making An Impact On Sir Bob Geldof
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. In this context—and stretching out that hackneyed proverb far—when life gives you a bright, bold Hawaiian shirt, you wear it to hopefully serve a sprinkle of personality, a razzmatazz or showmanship, in situations you know for a fact will never occur again in your lifetime. When given […]
Timothée Chalamet & Monica Barbaro: Capturing The Legends
Mangold and Timothée Chalamet, fresh from critical and awards attention for films like Call Me by Your Name and Dune, had a challenge ahead of them. That was to make a biopic worthy of Bob Dylan. That would include the actors performing their own songs and capturing an image of the legend without being a […]
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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Why Do Private Owners Engage A Professional Property Manager?
Believe it or not, if you are reading this, and you manage your investment property privately, you have probably experienced at least one of the following reasons as to why a professional agency is contracted to manage a private property. Over the last 5-6 years, and especially within the last few years, the industry has changed significantly. The recent […]
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 […]
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? […]
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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 […]
Make Barista Quality Coffee Every Time with the Breville Oracle Touch
Experience the authentic café-quality coffee made using the Breville “the Oracle Touch” Espresso Machine. A breeze to use, this machine comes with a dual boiler heating system and a touchscreen display that enables you to simply swipe and select the coffee you would like to drink. Espresso, long black, latté, flat white, cappuccino? No problem! […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Mastering Success
Becoming a Master Sommelier is an intense and exacting process that very few people achieve. Cameron Douglas is New Zealand’s first and only Master Sommelier, a dedicated professional wine and beverage expert. Cameron is well known and respected both here in Aotearoa and abroad. He has judged and presented in the UK, USA, Oceania 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 […]
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Summer Style News 2023
R.M. Williams R.M.Williams presents a new seasonal assortment of boots, apparel and accessories, inspired by the unbounded promise of adventure. The very first R.M.s were created to hold up on long rides through the challenging outback, and it’s these great journeys that inform a range of enduring pieces, ready to go the distance. The seasonal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ep.118 – Leading By Example
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental issues that we face, not only in terms of pollution and biodiversity impact but because most plastic is made from non-renewable petrochemicals the extraction process and conversion into plastic releases carbon into the atmosphere, adding to climate change. and while we have a lot of cleaning up […]
Ep.92 – From Small Town New Zealand To Global Tech Influence – Andrew Flavell
Andrew Flavell joined Plexure from Nike where he held roles including Privacy Distinguished Engineer, VP of Architecture and VP of Nike+ and Brand. In these roles he was responsible for defining and driving global solutions for privacy, overall architecture and direction of modern APIs and micro-services and delivery of mobile applications and services for Nike’s […]
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 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 […]
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