In the run up to the publication of this issue many bombshells were dropped, the most sustained was the Epstein thing, the most conveniently sidelined was continued revelations about Steel Dossier shenanigans, and the most fun had to be the Coldplay concert going down in history for suddenly turning into reality TV. It was just […]
Today we were all shocked by the passing of rock god and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osborne at the age of 76. Just days ago he was performing live on stage, rocking till the very end. I don’t think anyone could summarise his legacy better than Youngblud’s backstage moment with him not so long ago. […]
Recently the Giltrap Group gave us our first local look the brand new Lamborghini Temerario. France was home to its international reveal and what a reveal it was. “The Temerario stands out as the new benchmark supercar within the HPEV range. Paris, the capital of creativity and avant-garde, was the ideal stage for this premiere.” […]
Carbon fibre, titanium, a redesigned lightweight body with high levels of reliability. These are all things you’d want in a top tier F1 racing machine and it’s everything you’re getting in the brand new Tudor Black Bay Chrono Carbon 25. Tudor knows it’s way around a racetrack. They’ve been designing watches for competitive driving since […]
Hannah Stocking made her way up to the Oscars Red Carpet in perhaps a way inconceivable a few decades ago. She studied biology and chemistry, which already makes her more qualified than most actors to have an opinion on literally anything at all. She’s dabbled in film here and there but not anything breakout. Most […]
Bertone first introduced it’s Autobianchi Runabout back in 1969. What a head turner, with it’s wedge shaped design and shoulder mounted headlights. Now over 50 years later it’s back as the first model in the Bertone Classic Range. Bertone first introduced it’s Autobianchi Runabout back in 1969. What a head turner, with it’s wedge shaped […]
Mark Zuckerberg, tech billionaire, Meta overlord and recreational jiu-jitsu enthusiast likes his watches. Last year he donned a $900,000 Greubel Forsey to announce a policy shift about Facebook’s “truth policing” and in a recent a podcast with YouTuber’s Colin and Samir feat MrBeast, Zuckerburg left the handmade Swiss timepiece in its watchcase in favour of […]
If you’ve been watching The White Lotus Season 3, you’ll know that once again, creator Mike White has done another beautiful job of turning paradise into an uncomfortable pressure cooker of human dysfunction. This time where the fragility of family dynamics and long term friendship festers with lust, desire, jealousy and revenge against the vibrant […]
It doesn’t matter how smart we think we are as humans – Nature always turns out smarter, stronger and just plain better than us every time. That’s what Wai Manuka Sparkling Water Taught us. Being inherently lazy, we invent ‘tonics’, ‘elixirs’ and ‘energy drinks’ to ostensibly improve our health whilst we’re busy playing on Xbox […]
Watches & Wonders is an event dedicated to the fine art of horology, at it’s core it’s downright scientific and nerdy, but it’s also an artform that draws people at the top of their fields. The halls in Geneva were swamped with talent like Roger Federer sporting a Rolex or French footballer Kylian Mbappé equipped […]
To say the world has changed a lot in twenty years is an understatement. When we first got started in 2005 we had no idea we were just a few years away from a global financial crisis, then a pandemic and then a resurgence in cold war saber rattling. We didn’t know what cryptocurrency was […]
There’s something fascinating about the current phase of electric vehicles. Everyone’s racing toward the future, but no one’s quite sure what it’s supposed to feel like. Some carmakers are stripping things back to monk-like minimalism. Others are leaning into cyberpunk excess. But Lexus is doing something different. They’re asking: what if the future still felt […]
A/W 2025 marks a refresh of H&M’s fashion spirit. Full of rich tones, intriguing details and design-focused silhouettes. The A/W 2025 collection will be available in stores across Australia and New Zealand and online at hm.com.au The A/W 2024 campaign echoes this richness and diversity: it features an array of musicians, models and cultural leaders. […]
200 Years of Clarks Clarks celebrates 200 years of shoemaking – crafting styles that have transcended trends, borders, and generations. From the iconic Desert Boot to the beloved Wallabee, Clarks has shaped subcultures from Jamaica to Japan and defined everyday style with timeless design, comfort, and craftsmanship. A true original, Clarks is more than a […]
Fire up an autumn glow with the latest collection of lambswool scarves from FELLINI. Inspired by radiant sunsets, amber and russet of falling leaves, the latest collection effortlessly blends warmth with seasonal style. With a fine, compact weave of pure lambswool, FELLINI scarves are renowned for delivering a combination of luxurious softness, natural warmth and […]
An event Started for a small cadre of watch enthusiasts has been slowly growing it’s numbers year over year. Over 55,000 attendees flowed through the doors in Geneva in early April for the annual Watches & Wonders event. This is a 12% growth on the year before, as the event slowly recovers from the affects […]
This year among all the new watches released Rolex was also determined to show us that iconic pieces already released are still getting a lot of love. The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona and Sky-Dweller were both unveiled with new configurations but our personal favourite had to be the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II. The 40mm diameter […]
Brutalism meets horology With Cartier’s latest release. Sandwiched between two world wars Cartier designed a watch that could survive all of them. It was just six years after the debut of the original Tank Louis Cartier, that Mr Cartier himself took to refining the design further. It’s a striking design, one that would be right […]
Since the 1970s Tudor has developed a rich pedigree of motorsports watches, since the release of it’s very first Oysterdate. Offroad and underwater they also have their line of constantly iterated and improved professional divers’ watches. The happy middle of these two worlds is the seamless fusion in their sports chronograph, The Black Bay Chrono, […]
An interweaving of metal and open sky mechanisms, a mechanical wonder in all it’s glory. That’s how we’d describe the new Tonda PF Skeleton. Parmigiani Fleurier brought a number of timepieces to the floors of Watches & Wonders, with a few limited expressions such as the Toric Quantieme Perpetuel in Platinum and Rose Gold. It’s […]
Tag Heuer’s booth at Watches and Wonders was completely married to motorsport with two F1 cars decorating the booth. Their attachment to the sport goes almost all the way back to the debut of the TAG Heuer Monaco famously being worn by Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans. From then on they shifted […]
Hublot was in a celebratory mood at Watches & Wonders. This year marked the 20th anniversary of their Big Bang models, which featured heavily with new faces and colourways. Perhaps the most exclusive piece they had on display was the Big Bang Unico In Water Blue Sapphire. Limited to just 50 pieces it’s a true […]
In a world of loud and proud watches with skeletal intricate designs A. Lange & Söhne bring a refreshing classism to the table in the form of the Minute Repeater Perpetual, a mechanical wonder. I guess that’s where Watches and Wonders got it’s name from. With a case diameter of 40.5 millimetres and a height […]
New Zealand is full of SME leaders who are fueling the engine of New Zealand’s economic productivity, from tech pioneers and creative disrupters to the people making the money go around. Small business rules, baby. These are the ones building, hiring, inventing, and putting us on the map. And while they’re busy growing GDP, they […]
When Igor Matich arrived in New Zealand as a 14-year-old immigrant from war-torn Croatia, he didn’t speak English, didn’t know anyone, and had no idea what the future held. But what he did have was perspective, an understanding of risk, resilience, and what really matters. It’s that same clarity that’s guided him from navigating a […]
Trent Bradley wears: Henry Navy POW Check Suit $1,299 (SDC804), Willard White Textured Essential Shirt $169 (CFNQ0021), Navy Prep Tie $189 (TIG006) From Working Style For more than two decades, Trent Bradley and his team have been behind the scenes of some of New Zealand’s most complex property deals, structuring loans, solving funding challenges, and […]
Behind some of the most recognisable beverage labels on New Zealand shelves and increasingly offshore is a business that has grown quietly, strategically, and with remarkable resilience. Global Endeavours, led by founder Hamish Gordon, is a vertically integrated group that spans commodity trading, contract manufacturing, and brand development. With operations across New Zealand and Australia, […]
Adobe knows how to put on a good show and their 2025 Adobe Summit was no exception. With more digital screens and wizz bangery than an episode of The Mandalorian, this year’s event was quite the spectacle, but the real stars of the show were Adobe’s roadmap and tools for the future. Held in Las […]
Tim Boyne didn’t grow up dreaming of IPOs and founder exits. He wasn’t raised in a house where startup valuations were casual conversation. Instead, he grew up in Tauranga, raised by a solo mother who, he would later realise, was performing daily acts of heroism just to keep the family afloat. There were no lectures […]
As Chief Strategic Officer and Vice President of Mobility, Lexus and Motorsport at Toyota New Zealand, Andrew Davis has been a key figure in Lexus’s rise as one of the country’s fastest-growing premium automotive brands. Over nearly two decades with Toyota, his leadership has helped guide Lexus through a period of rapid transformation, marked by […]
To Be Brief Samsung is going all out on it’s foldable display formats at MWC this year. Perhaps their largest and most head turning concept is the Samsung Briefcase foldable display. You can swan around pretending you have the launch codes when you really just have the world’s largest tablet. I’m not sure what the […]
In the last issue I had the opportunity to play with the Epson EF-21G. This time around I got to spend time with the EF-22B, which at first blush feels like the EF-21G if it had a swivelling gimball base. It’s this rotating base that allows for a full 360 degrees of movement for the […]
Award Season’s over and the dust has settled but let’s all take a moment to appreciate what brought all the beautiful people to one place in the first place. Movies, and how awesome they are. Kieran Culkin earned his first Nomination and win as a supporting actor in “A Real Pain” alongside Jesse Eisenberg. The […]
Warfare Hot off the back of the critically acclaimed Civil War Alex Garland is back at us again another year in a row with Warfare, new film written and directed alongside Iraq War Veteran Ray Mendoza. The movie itself is a stream of consciousness real time film based on the memory of the guys (including […]
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S Cairn is a game that perfectly delivers the pulse pounding action of slow and meticulous decision making by painstakingly placing each limb one at a time. Replayability seems high, with an interesting cocktail of chill and stress as your character huffs and puffs in your ear. There’s a demo on […]
2024 saw its highest levels of departures from New Zealand ever, 127,800 to be exact. Some for good, some for a while, most to Australia. We’re in no danger of completely emptying out any time soon though. 158,400 arrived in the country, although this number is down 32% from 2023. But I’m getting in the […]
One of Director Alex Garland’s most standout scenes in Civil War had to be the raid on the White House. It felt visceral and real. On set to help make that happen was Iraq War Veteran Ray Mendoza as an advisor. As they shot the film Mendoza enraptured Garland with his war stories, one in […]
On the banks of the Cromarty Firth you’ll find the historic warehouses of The Dalmore stocked to the brim with whisky casks patiently maturing. The cool November air is perfect for inspection week, as the whisky is at rest, their flavours perfect and true after the warmer summer months are done. Inspection week stretches back […]
If you’ve ever had a cocktail from Batched Premium Cocktails before then you already know these guys have a pretty great range of curated small batch cocktails made with premium ingredients. Usually contained within 725ml glass bottles they’ve taken the next big leap in RTDs by creating Shake & Pour 240ml Espresso Martini Cans. Crafted […]
The past few years have been a rollercoaster for borrowers in New Zealand and that’s being polite. Rising interest rates, inflation, and tougher lending conditions have made home loans more expensive and investment strategies more difficult to execute. But finally, there’s some light at the end of the tunnel. The RBNZ has been easing back […]
Samara Weaving has been on both sides of the knife when it comes to horror movies, be it a blood cultist in 2017’s The Babysitter trying to murder a kid, or one of the first heads to roll in Scream VI, she knows her way around a horror movie. This bombshell of an actor cut […]
Keith David doesn’t just carry a cane; he owns it. The man, whose voice and fashionable gravitas is as legendary as his roles in The Thing and Platoon, turns a humble accessory once relegated to the geriatric set into a beautiful act of rebellion. A rebellion against age, gravity, and the notion that walking aids […]
The Flying Bulls Aerobatic Team seen during the Formation Bridge Loop in Podgorica, Montenegro on October 8, 2024. 20km north of Podgorica Montenengro is the Mala Rijeka Viaduct, the longest bridge on the Belgrade-Bar railway. It stands 200 metres above the Mala Rijeka River below. It was the highest railway bridge in the world when […]
Harrison Ford Gets Smooth Harrison Ford is rocking a kilt in Glenmorangie’s newest campaign, Once Upon a Time in Scotland. The 82-year-old Hollywood legend has teamed up with the whisky brand for a 12-episode series directed by Australian actor and filmmaker Joel Edgerton. The campaign explores the traditions of Glenmorangie, all through Ford’s signature taciturn […]
Another month another new addition to the Batched Premium Cocktails family. This time they’re bottling up the Classic Margarita and making the vibrant, zesty flavours of the iconic Margarita available in an easy shake-and-pour format, perfect for any occasion. Now that’s a great way to cruise through summer. Crafted with premium ingredients, including certified Mexican […]
The stage was set for some serious high-speed sailing on Waitematā Harbour at the SailGP Auckland event on January 18-19, 2025, and the competitors did not disappoint. Unfortunately for the home crowd, it was the Australians that dominated. Day One saw them finish 5th, 1st, 2nd, and 2nd in the fleet races, landing them at […]
On the central Pacific island of Kiribati, the national government built a seawall to protect people from storm surges and sea-level rise—but ended up merely redirecting erosion to an area farther down the coastline. In California, farmers received emergency aid and loans to cover lost income from the intense 2007–2009 drought—but those payments perversely reduced […]
2024 sure was a year. It had all the days and everything. World events that happened at the beginning felt like a lifetime ago. Fortunately we remembered them all so you wouldn’t have to. On the war front Israel and Russia grinded their way slowly forward and here at home our maritime excursions ended with […]
Every now and then the stars align and TV or movie executives stop snorting coke long enough to realise what the rest of us have known for a long time; that certain actors have been born to play a particular role. Examples of this include Stephen Fry playing Oscar Wilde or Sir Ian McKellen appearing […]
So, Google have built a new quantum computer ‘Willow’ that, apparently, is a really, really big deal. For those of us who pay only minor attention to such scientific announcements, they usually sound like this: ‘Blah, blah, blah, squillions of times faster… blah, blah, blah, can do a quajillion equations in a zuggillionth of a […]
Humanity has come a long way from our first starry night musings about the nature of the cosmos and what it all means. Things really kicked off, albeit humbly in 1926, when Robert Goddard lit the fuse on what would become the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket. It was a rickety 3-metre-tall contraption, made of thin […]
You aren’t the driver the world needs, you are the driver the world deserves (as you crush two lanes of traffic). Just like American cops, the modern revival of Batman got militarised when he got his now iconic Tumbler, a military style two man APC. Currently people are able to secure their very own Tumbler […]
Jaguar’s making a massive pivot, it’s old logo mark has been turfed just in time to use a similar font to what Pepsi was using up until a few months ago. It’s repositioning itself as a high-priced luxury EV killing off the majority of it’s lineup to a single model, the F-Pace SUV. If you […]
The modern world is a relentless meat grinder of deadlines, Zoom meetings, and an inbox that breeds like a rabbit. If you don’t escape now and then, you’ll either combust or end up yelling at a printer. Luckily, there’s a place where stress hasn’t heard about. It’s not just a holiday destination; it’s a sanctuary […]
25 years ago PUMA introduced the Speedcat, a piece of footwear styled after the fireproof Formula 1 shoes their drivers wear. This iconically sleek and simple look has now entirely transcended the Monaco racetrack in favour of the fashionable streets, which is still Monaco. But let’s not get bogged down in the details. Over the […]
The beginning of the year saw a thawing in Government censorship efforts as Mark Zuckerberg took to video and the Joe Rogan Podcast to talk about winding back fact check departments in favour of more even handed community notes. This comes on the heels of the judiciary committee releasing it’s final 1700 page report that […]
Timothée Chalamet isn’t the only one getting to swan around looking like Bob Dylan in Searchlight Pictures’ A Complete Unknown. Now we’re all able to get a slice of the action thanks to a collaboration between Oscar-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillips and Levi. Together they have recreated Dylan’s iconic looks with homages to the music […]
Bulgari has teamed up with Laurent Grasso to create a new expression of the Octo Finissimo dubbed the BVLGARI OCTO FINISSIMO x LAURENT GRASSO. This limited edition piece “speaks of time not as a measurement but as a space shaped by a metaphysical concept,” says designer, Buonamassa Stigliani. I’m not entirely what that means but […]
One does not normally associate the luxury TUDOR watches with the armed forces, but Tudor has been the official supplier to the French Navy” since 1961. They earned this title after a protracted testing of their Oyster Prince Submariner watches by the French Navy to see how they performed in real life situations and stress […]
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 […]
My dream has always been to minimise the physical impact, both in terms of floorspace and focus of our home TV. But I’m also a big movie buff so at some point something needs to give. Enter the portable projector, the answer to all of my problems. Epson recently released the EF-21G, a stylish little […]
Two trained snipers are separately given the assignment of guarding a remote ravine (some might say gorge! But not me. I’m not here to uphold any brand guidelines.) Miles Teller and Any Taylor-Joy are set across from each other for a one year cycle, maintaining auto turrets and living their lives. They’re under strict instructions […]
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 […]
Kia Mau Festival 2025 30 May – 14 June, Wellington Aotearoa’s biennial contemporary Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana and Indigenous arts festival Kia Mau returns to Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui from 30 May – 14 June 2025, marking its 10th anniversary and the 8th iteration of the festival. Setting the stage for two […]
Eternal Strands has been a surprise new favourite, if you’ve got game pass then you’ve got no excuse not to just jump in right now and give it a thrash. There’s also a demo on Steam with carryover data so you won’t lose any progress when you decide to buy the full game. Made by […]
Path Of Exile Isn’t the name of the game, it’s the life you’ve signed up for when you installed it. I feel obligated to review Path of Exile because I live close enough to the studios to throw a brick through their window with a note tied to it saying “Good job!”. Path of Exile […]
Toyota New Zealand loaned writer Tim Warren a smoky blue 2024 Toyota Prado Adventure to go and have a good Kiwi summer. He did that and we are publishing Tim’s exploits progressively. Read on and enjoy! I wouldn’t describe myself as a well-balanced mountain biker. I love the downhill, flat is okay, uphill can get […]
The Macallan Harmony Collection Guardian Oak isn’t just a whisky—it’s what you might call “an experience.” You know the kind: it’s not just a bottle on the shelf, but a story, a performance, and maybe even a ticket to an event you didn’t know you’d signed up for. This time, it’s literal. They’ve partnered with […]
James Bond and The Macallan—two icons that have that unmistakable air of Scottish heritage and a kind of timeless appeal that never really goes out of style. Bond’s been spotted with a glass of The Macallan in hand plenty of times over the years so it’s fitting that to toast Bond’s 60th anniversary, The Macallan […]
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 […]
Tom Hiddleston snapped celebrating the official launch of Hulu on Disney+ at an exclusive cocktail reception hosted by Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, along with special guest Bob Iger, on Friday evening in Los Angeles. (Disney/Brian Bowen Smith) Tom Hiddleston is living proof that dancing on Tik Tok isn’t a dead end pursuit of putting […]
Google founder Sergey Bren must be doing some spring cleaning and found that his biggest super yacht no longer brings him joy, because the elegant Dragonfly that he has owned since 2011 is now going on the market for the very first time since he picked it up brand new. Valued at $80 million it’s […]
This is Delicious AF Launched at the start of November 2024, Free AF have released its first-ever collection of alcohol-free bubbles. Their first two offerings are a Sparkling Rosé and a vibrant Sparkling Red – both exquisite in every way and sparkling AF of course. Perfect for celebrating life’s moments without accumulating any of life’s […]
Every once in a while, a wine comes along that really grabs your attention—not with some fancy label or over-the-top marketing, but with pure, undeniable quality. Yalumba’s 2021 Sanctum Cabernet Sauvignon is exactly that. Quietly showing up at a big competition, sweeping the awards, and leaving everyone scratching their heads, like, “Wait, how is this […]
Imagine, you’re a bunch of proto-humans smashing bones and figuring out tools for Stanley Kubrik when suddenly out of the sky appears a bottle of the finest Macallan ever made. Macallan wants to recreate this moment with their TIME: SPACE Collection to celebrate 200 years of business. Their first bottle is a pretty incredible achievement […]
When astronauts suit up for NASA’s Artemis III mission to the Moon, they won’t just be wearing gear built to survive the harshest environment known to man—they also be rocking some high-end Prada threads. The Italian luxury brand teamed up with Axiom Space to create the AxEMU spacesuit, which combines cutting-edge tech with sleek, designer […]
Just when you thought Crocs couldn’t be more offensive,they go ahead and make batmobile clogs. These are the crocs you deserve, not the crocs you need. To celebrate the most iconic batmobile of all time Crocs has developed a clog based on the 1989 Tim Burton classic. No Michael Keaton included. Priced at $139.99 and […]
Paul Guschlbauer seen during his photoshooting for the project “Volcano Flight” in Alaska, United States on June 12th, 2024 Paul Guschlbauer is a keen paraglider, and knew exactly what he had to do while touring Alaska and spotting a small island 284 kilometers from Anchorage. What he saw was Mount St. Augustine which last erupted […]
If you work on Wall Street as a Junior Partner then you might be putting in some wild hours. An entry level position at somewhere like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America can fetch in the ballpark of $200,000, so you might want to show your boss you’re worth the money they’re putting on you. […]
Yorkshire-born Sean Connolly isn’t your typical chef. He’s built a reputation on breaking the rules and stripping food down to its essence. Over the past three decades, his no-nonsense approach has shaped award-winning restaurants like Esther at QT Auckland and Sean’s Kitchen in Adelaide. But for Sean, it’s never been about following trends or chasing […]
Million by Rabanne raises the bar with its intense, sensual notes. The fragrance reimagines masculine allure through an audacious blend of sandalwood, cardamom, and bergamot, with none other than Moses Sumney as its muse. We got a word in from Sumney about his musical influences, getting started, and his first encounters with fragrances, which surprisingly, […]
Occasionally we get told “M2 you cover too many watches”, to that we say… Nothing usually, it goes right into our spam folder. We are unrepentant watch nerds here, but it’s been a hot minute since we covered a smart watch by one of our favourite brands TAG Heuer. TAG, alongside Redbull launched the TAG […]
There are two famous boots in this world. Maybe three if we’re counting the classic kiwi gumboot. Doc Martens defined the punks and Timberlands defined everybody else. Timberlands and it’s iconic yellow look has been gracing the feet of everybody from tradies, hikers and superstars alike since 1973. When you think of them it’s hard […]
We’ve always been massive fans of Tag Heuer, so it’s exciting to announce the news that they’ve finally landed on our fair shores after mucking around building 11 boutiques across Australia. We’ve always relied upon Partridge Jewellers for all our TAG needs, and with the launch of the new TAG HEUER boutique there is no […]
Photography by Mikael Jansson Creative Direction by Trey Laird & Team Laird The man the myth the legend David Beckham just got his first photocall to style for his multi-year collab with fashion house BOSS. Alongside him, Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy and South Korean actor Lee Jong-suk joined the cast alongside returning talent and iconic […]
It’s curious that everyone likes the smell of fresh cut grass, or the smell the world gets after a good rain but rarely does anyone go out of their way to actually make an effort to smell like this. While no perfumer is crazy enough to bottle “wet smell” they are at least willing to […]
The CRAFTED collection of legacy leather pieces from Parisian draws on over a 100 years of making in New Zealand. Parisian Crafted is about small batch editions, fusing vintage workmanship with considered simplicity. Genuine materials that each have their own story are used to create investment pieces that over time will also tell yours. Together […]
Ferrari introduced us to their brand new supercar in October. the F80 is their most powerful car to ever roll out the gates of the Ferrari factory thanks to it’s v6-hybrid powertrain pulling a combined power of 1200 hp. The architecture of the powertrain was ripped directly from the 499p which has proven it’s worth […]
The McLaren F1 and McLaren P1TM have paved the way for their latest lovechild, the brand new W1. This marks a new chapter in Mclaren’s ‘1’ lineage, and what a chapter it is. It’s equally at home on road and track as the fastest-lapping and fastest accelerating McLaren road-legal supercar yet made. I remember the […]
In a vehicular sense, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is an icon. Since its launch in 1990, the series has pushed SUV innovation and technology while negotiating that fine intersection between off-road and on-road performance, toughness, comfort, and style. Over the decades, the Prado has represented the culmination of leading-edge tech, refinement, and ruggedness rolled […]
Our favourite Yacht show of the year has been and gone. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the most impressive yachts of the season. They’re always a wonder of engineering, design, and fashion. Boatyards sit down and ask “How much luxury would you like?” and their patrons open their wallet and say “yes.” The question […]
At least once in your life you need to visit the Aegean Islands surrounded by the beautiful blue Mediterranean waters. Previously a bit of a hike it could take a day out of your trip just getting to your choice of islands after you arrive in Athens. While I’m a big believer in cliches and […]
Living In New Zealand means some of the only times we come into contact with the concrete paranoia of WWII is looking at the old pillboxes dotting our ports. Europe still lives with these reminders within their cities and as such have had to find creative ways to integrate them into their peacetime lifestyles. None […]
To truly take care of our planet’s health as well as our nation’s economy we need to take a multifaceted approach. Banning plastic bags and straws is all well and good but you can’t just sit around and wait for the world to get better after that. The planet doesn’t care if we’re trading carbon […]
The legendary asset manager Warren Buffet just saw his company Berkshire Hathaway ping over into a $1 trillion company. This is notable because first of all, a trillion dollars. Second of all it’s the first non-tech company to reach this milestone. Started in 1939 as a humble textile manufacturer the company has grown and morphed […]
Voluntas Group has announced the launch of Voluntas Elevate, a new strategic advisory firm aimed at supporting tech founders who have been overlooked by the traditional venture capital model. With offices in Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, London, and Los Angeles, the firm offers a comprehensive suite of services focused on sustainable growth, capital acquisition, and […]
New Zealand is behind the world in financial-technology (fintech) disruption. A statement that might sound counter-intuitive to the patriots among us who still remember Aotearoa being a pioneer in the roll out of EFTPOS 30 years ago. But this is the founding thesis of Mike Burke and Marty Kerr, co-founders and Partners of the only […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionise industries, education is undergoing a transformation that promises to reshape how we prepare future leaders. In this exclusive interview, Nathan Villars, Principal of ACG Sunderland, offers his insights into the evolving role of AI in education and what it takes to thrive in a technology-driven landscape. Rather than […]
We often ask during interviews what the best thing our guest has ever been told. Often it’s a piece of advice that has impacted their lives so deeply it’s changed their entire course. Words are powerful, They’re scary powerful. They can change the world. That’s why people make such a fuss out of Elon Musk […]
Earlier in the mag we discussed the providence of what watch Tenzing and Sir Edmund Hillary were wearing when they summited everest. Either way, this achievement helped kick off a movement from Rolex that has continued to this very day supporting the intrepid explorers who travel the world’s most inhospitable climates and geographies to understand […]
