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 […]
Aum Mehta, a recent graduate from ACG Parnell College, has set his sights on reaching for the stars. With a passion for aerospace and space, Aum has embarked on a double degree at the University of Sydney with the ultimate goal of joining NASA’s space program. Not only does Aum’s journey demonstrate the opportunities available […]
Ever seen a really cool vehicle in a racing game and wanted to drive it in real life? Obviously, the designers at McLaren Special Operations had because they have turned what was a radical McLaren concept vehicle originally created for the virtual racing world in Gran Turismo into a real-life track-only hypercar and there’s not […]
Ferarri has celebrated its 30th anniversary of having a presence in mainland China in the most appropriate manner by unveiling a one-of-a-kind Ferrari Roma Tailor Made. The new Ferrari Roma draws inspiration from traditional Chinese aesthetics and craftsmanship and pays tribute to the brand’s milestones over the past three decades in China. The unveiling of […]
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 […]
Choosing a birthday present for someone you care about can be tough, especially when they turn a decently round number. Spare a thought then for Bentley then when Brussel’s Motorshow turned 100 this year. Just what do you get for a Motorshow that has it all? Luckily though Bentley had a couple of very special […]
The creative team behind the video promo for the 2023 Lamborghini have been really getting into dirt. In fact according to the very deep voice over “dust is gold, dirt is for the bold”. This ode to the off road is accompanied by shots of a snowboarder caving down the side of desert cliffs and […]
All Mads Mikkelsen needs to do these days is get dressed in a layered black suit and smoke a cigarette while walking to a Zegna show in Milan and he’s in the news. Sure, he might be considered one of the most versatile and talented actors around with a CV that includes Casino Royale, Hannibal […]
While a couple of decades in watchmaking years is very, very young, F.P.Journe has wasted no time in cementing its position as one of the world’s finest watch brands through the wrangling of special materials, innovative engineering and unique designs since its inception in 1999. And the F.P.Journe Chronometre Bleu is a stunning example of […]
There’s something freeing about an open-top roadster. The wind in your hair, the feel of the sun, the smell of the open road. Hollywood has latched onto the concept also and once you have escaped with the money and got the girl of your dreams, you ride off into the horizon while the audience gets […]
There’s something romantic about the concept of the Grand Tourer, a vehicle designed to help liberate you from the shackles of the day-to-day routine and allow you to explore the open road in comfort, style, luxury and some pace to go with it. The concept of grand touring, or GT, dates back to the 1950s […]
If you want your Superyacht to come packing some serious deck action, let us recommend 37.6 metre (123.3ft) The Azimut Grande 38 Trideck. Crafted by the renowned yacht designer Alberto Mancini, the yacht’s exterior design creates quite a presence in any stretch of water. The interiors have been designed by Achille Salvagni Architetti, and the yacht […]
While the AP Royal Oak might have carved out a well-deserved iconic status, Audemars Piguet are much more than a one-trick pony. Exhibit A. The Code 11.59 Starwheel, an ultra-contemporary watch is a fresh take on a centuries-old horological complication. Wandering hours, invented in the 17th century, is a system that displays the hours using […]
Few inventions have shaped our settlement of the world as we know it quite like the train. And while there are other ways to get around, there is not quite anything that replaces the romance, nostalgia and experience of a luxury train journey. And while the world has a lot of bucket list journeys to […]
Unless there is a particularly hot out of season price on nashi pears, supermarket shopping is not generally a spiritual experience. Tell that to the Dutch designers of the SuperHub though. SuperHub is a new supermarket like no other located in the district of Meerstad, in the city of Groningen, Netherlands. And while supermarket architecture […]
Dior’s latest collection for the Lunar New Year is about love for the Water Hare, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2023. And they have gone all out by incorporating the hare motif into their signature silhouettes, such as the Dior Lingot 22 bag and B23 sneakers, through quilting and shearling patchwork designs. The collection also […]
Roger Dubuis has done it again. The luxury Swiss watchmaker known for pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo has released its latest masterpiece: the Excalibur Liu Wei Monotourbillon. This timepiece is the latest addition to the brand’s Urban Culture Tribe collection, which celebrates the rebel spirit and radical expertise that defines Roger Dubuis. For […]
Armin Strom and Collective Horology have joined forces to create a unique version of the Gravity Equal Force watch, the P.03., a nod to the magic and adventure of technical outdoor exploration. While Silicon Valley entrepreneurs might generally be all about the bytes, there is a group of them that celebrate the craft of watchmaking. […]
Aston Martin’s no rules track hypercar Valkyrie AMR Pro is a stunning example of engineering, design, genius, and all-out insanity. And now there’s a two-wheeled version. The Aston Martin and Brough Superior collaboration has once again produced a highly anticipated and impressive motorcycle with the reveal of the AMB 001 Pro track superbike. This limited […]
French fashion house Saint Laurent is known for its bold and iconic marketing campaigns, and its latest for the spring/summer 2023 men’s collection is no exception. The brand has enlisted four highly acclaimed film directors – American filmmakers Abel Ferrara and Jim Jarmusch, Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, and Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg – to front […]
Swiss luxury watch brand Breitling has released a new limited edition timepiece in collaboration with Australian lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina. The Top Time Deus chronograph builds upon the quirkiness of its predecessor, the Top Time Deus Limited Edition, with a sky-blue color palette and features such as a lightning bolt-shaped chronograph hand and mushroom […]
Ermenegildo Zegna might be a luxury fashion brand that is renowned for its finely crafted suits and other clothing items. However, in its hometown of Trivero, Italy, the company is also known for its environmental protection and sustainability efforts. This is exemplified through the creation of Oasi Zegna, a 100-square-kilometre nature reserve that was established […]
Of course there is a lot of automation that has sped up the production of goods these days but there is a lot to be said still for the painstaking crafts of old and to celebrate these the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Sonatina is a series of luxurious timepieces that pay tribute to nature and celebrate the […]
Over the years, Giorgio Armani has cemented himself at a kind of god-tier level within the fashion world. The Italian fashion designer, who is best known for his eponymous brand and its signature sleek, understated aesthetic was born in Piacenza, Italy in 1934, Armani began his career as a window dresser and eventually worked his […]
Is there a surgeon in the garage? Well yes. Bentley has unveiled a one-of-a-kind, bespoke Flying Spur Hybrid at its pinnacle evening event during Art Basel Miami. The unique car was created by Bentley’s in-house personal commissioning division, Mulliner, in collaboration with “The Surgeon,” a leading figure in the custom shoe industry known for his […]
It’s considered one of the toughest ocean races in the world and The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is an annual event that has captivated sailors and spectators alike since its inception in 1945. Located in the heart of the Tasman Sea, this iconic race begins in Sydney Harbour and culminates in the city of […]
The Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition is a new high-performance version of the popular Vantage sports car that has been produced as a celebration of the company’s return to Formula 1 after more than 60 years and what a way to celebrate. Developed based on the Vantage’s role as the Official Safety Car of Formula […]
Years ago I watched an interview with Stephen King where he lost his rag about being asked what pen he uses to write with. His frustration at the question came from the fact that he gets asked it so often and the implication from those (often budding writers) who ask it is that if only […]
For a lot of New Zealand entrepreneurs and business owners, the prospect of selling into China and the wider Asia-Pacific region is a compelling market to scale, but it’s also filled with costly pitfalls for those that don’t get it right. To help navigate the nuances of this immense market, Kevin Sun co-founded Cross Culture […]
The Chopard Mille Miglia 2022 Race Edition is a limited-edition watch that pays tribute to the famous Italian road race, known as the “thousand miles.” This annual event, which was first held in 1927, is a celebration of classic and vintage cars, and Chopard has been the official timekeeper of the race since 1988. And […]
As far as chemical elements go, Oxygen is right up there in terms of importance for our survival of course. According to some in the horological world though, Oxygen is bad for timepieces. Not only does Oxygen contribute to metal oxidation but it can cause fogging during extreme temperature changes, like when you happen to […]
Luminor Due Goldtech is the latest addition to Panerai’s respected watch collection. This luxurious timepiece is crafted with the brand’s exclusive Goldtech alloy, which combines 18-carat gold, copper, and platinum to create a warm, golden hue with long-lasting shine. The Luminor Due Goldtech boasts a 42 mm diameter case that is 10.2 mm thick and […]
Cartier, the prestigious French luxury jeweller, has opened its latest flagship store in Sydney, Australia. Located on the corner of King and George Streets, the 749-square-metre, two-story store features an impressive level of local customisation, with 80% of the materials sourced locally and the work of local artisans showcased throughout. Located on Castlereagh Street in […]
Moncler, the luxury Italian outerwear and lifestyle brand, has recently unveiled its technical skiwear collection for the fall/winter season of 2022. Dubbed as Moncler Grenoble, the line is engineered for peak performance on the slopes and offers a range of options for the whole family of skiers. The collection features a layered approach to full-look […]
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 […]
If you’re a jet-setting, globe-trotting, high-flying kind of person, then Rolex have a watch for you. Well, they are Rolex, so of course they have a watch for you. But the Rolex Sky-Dweller in particular is just the ticket for juggling multiple timezones and situations. These timepieces stand out for their unique and complex design, […]
It might not be a technical motoring term so to speak, but the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail really is quite simply damn hot. It is probably one of the hottest vehicles ever crafted. I know these are subjective things and you have a right to disagree, but I have on my side one of the world’s […]
Like all good high-tier luxury watch brands, Panerai draws on a long and storied history, dating back to the late 1860s, when the company was founded in Florence, Italy. But it was a few decades later in 1936 that the DNA of Panerai was truly molded into shape when the Panerai-created timepiece prototype called the […]
A few defining factors separate staying at a home from a premium hotel like the Cordis Auckland. At Cordis, if you go downstairs you have a range of the world’s finest hospitality options. At my place, if you go downstairs you end up in a storage basement containing a lawnmower, some boxes of costumes from […]
While the horological world might celebrate heritage, subtlety, tradition and craftsmanship, one of the world’s most renowned watchmakers takes the very best of traditional watchmaking and runs it through the sort of creative acid trip that would make CS Lewis envious. The results are a diverse range of unique, coveted and creative timepieces that push […]
We all know that the 90s was the cultural pinnacle of fashion, design and music. Well, that’s according to me and probably no one else in the M2 office, but I do now have some newfound support in the form of the latest 8 Moncler and Palm Angels collab with a 90s-inspired campaign to match. […]
While Love & Co have created a legacy of transforming many Auckland office buildings into sophisticated apartments, their most iconic to date has been their revitalising of the old Auckland council building into CAB – a centre point of upmarket living and entertainment. And while the incredible transformation of the entire building has created an […]
The other day, via the magic of that great culinary archive, YouTube, I was watching a Michelin star Italian chef put together pasta aglio e olio, which just has to be one of the simplest utilitarian Italian meals there is. It basically means pasta with olive oil and garlic – no more, no less. Not […]
So often we focus on amazing leaps of innovation within different New Zealand industries. New ways of doing things or technology that propels a sector forward. But every now and then is an agnostic wave of potential which impacts everything and AI is an example of this. Even the lowest-tech industries are being disrupted and […]
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 […]
I feel like I have l dropped the ball a little in this issue. A missed comedic opportunity to add to my repertoire. Well, my collection of dad jokes in any case. Why do ducks have tail feathers? To hide their butt quacks. You know, that kind of thing. Sophisticated high-level humour, of course. I […]
It’s fair to say that Jimmy Carr has an extraordinarily interesting journey so far. His standup shows sell out globally, he’s presented a string of hit game shows, including one where people pee to trigger a buzzer before answering questions, he’s a regular on television and the big screen, and he used to be drinking […]
Kumail Nanjiani has had a breakout last few years: an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for his movie The Big Sick, his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Eternals as Kingo, and his debut in the Star Wars universe. And preceding this is a long and respected career in stand up comedy and television acting […]
So often we focus on amazing leaps of innovation within different New Zealand industries. New ways of doing things or technology that propels a sector forward. But every now and then is an agnostic wave of potential which impacts everything and AI is an example of this. Even the lowest-tech industries are being disrupted and […]
Over the last couple of years, economists have been able to sum up the sentiment of the New Zealand property market with a couple of simple acronyms. Last year we had good old FOMO (fear of missing out) as a big psychological driver for property prices and recently this has become FOOP (fear of overpaying). […]
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 […]
The Centre of it all at Central Park The Residences at Central Park in Ellerslie is another stunning investment option by investor-focused developers, Safari Group. This 12-story building dedicates the four bottom floors to a hotel (Safari Group remains invested in the development via this hotel so they don’t just walk away at the end […]
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 […]
In the final scene of Wolf of Wall Street, the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, takes over from Leonardo DiCaprio and cameos as himself at a sales conference in Auckland, complete with the Sky Tower in the background and some bad New Zealand accents from a room full of American extras. The scene […]
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 […]
As the world’s biggest dairy exporter, the New Zealand economy has a lot riding on the industry. But a deep tech company is setting out to change just how we go about creating our dairy. Miruku is a Foodtech company turning plants into mini-factories to produce animal proteins and other molecules, like fats and sugars. […]
You would think that having access to electricity would be a basic human right afforded to everybody these days, but not always. So Ezra Hirawani set out on a mission to end power poverty by co-founding Nau Mai Rā, a kaupapa Māori energy retailer, delivering affordable power and a system that will not disconnect people […]
I recently interviewed comedian Jimmy Carr for his upcoming New Zealand tour in January 2023. This point really has nothing to do with this issue as the interview will appear in the next issue. Sorry. But there is a broader philosophical point that seems apt to bring up now. As part of the interview, we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One of the really cool things about writing for M2 and M2woman is that you get to cover a wide range of subject matters. This means that you tend to build up a library of esoteric knowledge useful probably only for pub quiz (although geography is still my foil). It also means that you get […]
It’s been a bit of a roller coaster for landlords over the last little while. But despite a changing environment, property investing is still a top option for Kiwis wanting to invest for the long term whilst also helping to alleviate New Zealand’s accommodation shortage. Like anything though, it’s important to understand all of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Located a short drive south of Auckland, DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka might as well be a world away from CBD hotels. Located next to the New Zealand Bloodstock Sales Centre, auditorium, and stables, it has some of the excitement of the world of thoroughbred horse world, but at the same time it also has a […]
In this issue, we cover an interview that I did with Mark Rocket at the recent M2 Summit, alongside some other awesome Kiwi entrepreneurs and visionaries. Not only was it an honour to share Mark’s journey with a live audience, but it’s also a privilege to share it here in print. This overt fan-boyness is […]
We have a space industry now worth a couple of billion dollars, but going back a few years, no one would have thought it. Except for Mark Rocket, that is. Not only was he the first New Zealander to book a ticket with Virgin Galactic, but he was the seed investor and co-director of Rocket […]
The other day, via the magic of that great culinary archive, YouTube, I was watching a Michelin star Italian chef put together pasta aglio e olio, which just has to be one of the simplest utilitarian Italian meals there is. It basically means pasta with olive oil and garlic – no more, no less. Not […]
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 […]
Established by Rongopai and Inia Maxwell, Rotorua-based creative agency, Wawata Creative is changing the relationship between advertising and indiginous stories and values. Rather than being a bolt-on afterthought for a campaign, Wawata incorporates a foundation of Māori culture into not only their creative approach but also long term business. We talk to Inia about using […]
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 […]
I have to confess that I haven’t yet seen Shadow in the Cloud, the 2020 World War II action horror film directed by New Zealander Roseanne Lian and starring Chloë Grace. There is no good reason for this as it actually looks really cool. Well, unless you count Covid’s momentary impact on cinematic movie releases […]
When M2 printed its first edition back in 2005, the median New Zealand house price was $240,900, Netflix was a DVD delivery service, Myspace was by far and away the world’s most popular social network and also had more web traffic than Google, and a new book about the 1918 flu pandemic, The Great Influenza […]
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 […]
New Zealand really is a country of SMEs, not only do they make up 99% of businesses here but they also employ 42.6% of all workers. Not only are these businesses opening up opportunities across different sectors but they are also heavily involved in the communities in which they are based. In spite of this […]
Auckland’s oldest suburb is also one of Auckland’s hottest suburbs for countless reasons. Here are just a few. 1 – Prime Location Location is so important that eager real estate agents will often echo it three times but in Parnell’s case that is exactly the right assessment. Not only does Parnell have its own epicentre […]
If Rolls-Royce was a superhero, Black Badge would be its dark and brooding alter ego. Not entirely evil perse, but with a sardonic and cutting edge. At it seems that Rolls-Royce clientele is lapping up this drive on the wilder side with 27% of the Rolls-Royce commissions donning the Black Badge and its infinity symbol. […]
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 […]
Creating an award winning product that goes out to the world is hard enough when you can control all of the elements, but winemaking is a world full of variables. Waitiri Creek Winemaker, Pip Battley has built a career crafting these uncertainties into critically-recognised successes. Pip’s work has taken her from Martinborough and Central Otago […]
New Zealand’s marine industry punches well above its weight on the global stage and Cule Marine is an example of the sorts of businesses that drive this sector – fuelled by hard work, a passion for boating and even the willingness to help the competition. Cule Marine director, Ursula Hanson, gives us her take on […]
Not only is Danilo David an award-winning photographer working with some of New Zealand’s most famous brands but he is also the founder of Thestockmarket.co.nz which removes the limits of traditional stock imagery, giving brands unlimited usage rights and the option for exclusive ownership. And if that wasn’t enough, he’s been a driving force behind […]
Simrad Yachting’s newest multifunction display (MFD) – Simrad NSX heralds in the next level for chart plotters and fishfinders with a powerhouse of new tech. Available in 7″, 9″ and 12″ display sizes the NSX gets a brand new Operating System with an intuitive touch screen experience and clear images. It packs in new charts […]
You can have your big goals and 10-year visions but at the same time, it’s important to appreciate the little things in life. And there is often no better way to do this than with a good cup of tea. Finding said good cup of tea hasn’t always been easy though. So Bob Lajes, the […]
Magazines are by their nature slow content. They are slowly curated and slowly consumed. They are outliers of a media and social universe that is fuelled by speed (not that kind of speed – although sometimes it might well be the case). Instant updates, instant opinions, instant opinions about other people’s instant opinions and so […]
Something profound happened to the history of New Zealand music when, through some divine planetary alignment and the drive, talent and vision of Tim Finn, we got Split Enz. With hit album after hit album during the 70s and 80s, the band produced a library of iconic songs that are as meaningful today as when […]
Te Mata Estate might be the oldest wine property in New Zealand, with 125 years of continuous production and an incredible global reputation based on a heritage of award-winning wines, but CEO Nick Buck isn’t living in the past. He shares with us his vision for the future of the company that has been in […]
In a past life, I used to work in fiction (some might say that is journalism these days anyway), but the thing I love about the make-believe world is that it is often a way to cut to the most important elements of real-world dynamics without all the messiness of reality. When you are living […]
Since its genesis in 2013, Crimson Education has gone big, really big. It is the world’s leading US/UK university admissions consulting company, it operates in 20 locations, supports students from 35 countries, reaches millions of students with its content and assistance, it is backed by the giants of investing and has the sort of board […]
Since first picking up a camera at 14, Graeme Murray has made a world renowned career out of photography. From portraiture to still life, from action to landscape photography, from ocean to mountain to studio, Murray’s work inspires the world. And he does a lot of it from his base in Rotorua which gives him […]
Crankworx is the world’s biggest mountain biking festival and its world tour covers the planet’s most famous destinations – Innsbruck, British Columbia, Whistler and Rotorua. Millions of viewers watch each leg of the tour via global livestreams, as well as the thousands that attend in person. To have Rotorua on such a map brings huge […]
When I get wheeled into sales meetings – kind of like an uncharismatic Denny Crane – I have a habit of derailing the conversation with unfiltered dad jokes. But in my defence, I think I redeem myself when talking both about our content mix and our audience – both connected by a philosophical strand of […]
Joe Naufahu is not only one of our most accomplished actors whose career has include roles on Games Of Thrones, Head High and My Life is Murder New Zealand. But the ex-rugby player also runs Auckland gym Ludus Magnus. And while he might but living multiple lives, Joe just rolls with the punches while always […]
Over the years, we have M2 Man Of The Year winners from a range of areas of excellence and impact from business, environmental, social, sporting, entertainment, technology and even rocket science. But the M2 Man of the Year 2021 winner, Allbirds Co-Founder Tim Brown, has had a journey that intersects many of the areas. His […]
On my way to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Auckland in Newmarket, I was making a mental note of road widths, corner angles, gradients and traffic, mapping out a safe route for my test drive with the 2021 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan. I was going through this exercise because the 2.7-tonne SUV is technically speaking, a beast […]
One of the world’s most sought after performance coaches, Owen Eastwood, (Ngāi Tahu) has made a global impact across a number of fields by drawing on the universal human need to belong and tapping further into the idea of Whakapapa and an “unbroken and unbreakable chain of people who share a sacred identity and culture.” […]
Four times Extreme Kayaking World Champion and Rotorua local, Sam Sutton, describes the lessons that have come from going past the point of no return in kayaking, the relevance for life in general and seizing opportunities with full commitment. True to this, Sam seems to be living multiple lives. While not much past 30, he […]
While single malt whisky might generally be considered to be the bee’s knees (technically speaking) compared to blended, the category has only really been around since the early 1960s. Prior to this, Scotland’s commercial whisky industry was based on blended whisky. As a bit of context to the difference between single malt and blended, there […]
