With almost two decades of New Zealand menswear buying across a number of brands, Wade Hawkins might technically be described as a fashion guru. The Farmers Buying Manager for Men’s Fashion talks to us about his icons, inspirations and insights from the world of men’s fashion. What is your background in the fashion industry? I […]
Building professional skills in any job is crucial to meeting the needs of employers. Jobs nowadays want professional profiles that look fresh, clean with new ideas and ambitious goals. Through formal education, work experience, internships and/or apprenticeships, these skills are being taught to the next generation of business owners and CEOs. The Adecco Group has […]
Welcome to the wonderful world of you. Because that’s largely what the internet is: you, in all your many facets. From the socialite on Facebook, to the serious networker on LinkedIn, you might be the controversial commentator on Instagram but the expert on a company’s webpage. However different these platforms may be and whatever side […]
Best known for directing G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Step Up 2, and the Now You See Me sequel Jon M. Chu has hit gold with his movie adaption of the book Crazy Rich Asians. Into its second week in cinemas in the States it’s holding incredibly steady. In fact it’s the 24th best held movie ever. That […]
Henry Golding has it all. The jaw line, the BBC credentials and a wife, Liv Lo, who’s making headlines of her own. The only thing he doesn’t have, or rather didn’t have, was silver screen experience. Despite being a presenter on BBC’s The Travel Show since 2014, it didn’t prepare him for the truly insane life […]
Located in the heart of Parnell is Han, a Modern Korean restaurant fusing French Techniques into traditional cuisine. After opening late last year, Han has already established itself as the premier location for refined Korean cuisine. The heart of the operation is the Owner and Head Chef, Min Baek, who, partnered with Sous Chef Kevin […]
It’s easy to go over the top with your burgers, and BurgerFuel has always been about pushing the envelope in terms of flavour and ingredients. At this very moment the latest burger out is the Ultimeatum, which is everything the name suggests it is. I trust their judgement when it comes to crafting something delicious, […]
But what can we learn from Jerry Springer, and how can we apply it to recruitment? “There’s something about the openness of people. Yes, we have our faults, but deep down, there’s a goodness” – Jerry Springer As a young lad growing up in Britain in the 1990s, I was excited to have a rare […]
Waiheke is one of our youngest wine growing areas with the first vines being planted there in 1978 by Kim and Jeanette Goldwater, however the region is fast making a name for itself internationally as one of our premier wine growing areas. Waiheke is recognised for growing some of our best Chardonnays, Syrahs and Bordeaux […]
Sam Dunleavy, Te Motu Vineyard Sam Dunleavy is part of a new breed of winemakers. One that has access to a level of innovation, technology, marketing and distribution like never before. Yet at the same time he is carrying on a generational legacy with methods set in place by his father John, uncle Paul, […]
Daniel Struckman – Batch Winery On a north facing exposed ridge, on Waiheke Island, Winemaker, Daniel Struckman and his team at Batch Winery create boutique (batch-driven) wines that are world class. They are uniquely Waiheke Island, in terms of drawing on the elements that combine on this special spot in the middle of the Hauraki […]
Male grooming and shaving etiquette is long steeped in tradition, passed down from father to son, generation to generation, a skill that every man learns as they take the first steps out of boyhood and towards manhood. But as with any tradition and practice, new developments in technology provide more efficient, improved ways to go […]
CrossFit has taken the exercising world by storm in recent years, with more and more joining the training craze of running, lifting, strengthening and conditioning. We had a chat to Reebok CrossFit Athlete James Connew to get some insight: What made you first get into CrossFit? It was my brother-in-law who first got me […]
The 2018 Geneva Motor show brought with it a lot of unique, and some might say strange, concept vehicles. From Renault’s self-driving robo-taxi to the Lagonda lavish futuristic limousine, to the PAL-V flying car. However, autonomous driving and electric-powered vehicles remain the highlights of the recently concluded motor show. Here, we look at some of […]
For in excess of a century, Mercedes-Benz has been in the forefront of the motoring industry, constantly pushing the envelope in terms of vehicle design, style and technology. The 3-Pointed-Star is synonymous with luxury and desirability and with an envious range of vehicles that includes compacts, sedans, shooting brakes and SUV’s, Mercedes-Benz is a brand […]
Vitamins. We all know that they’re good for us, but they can be tricky to wrap your head around. Vitamin A? Vitamin B-what? Oh, so there’s eight B-Vitamins? Why aren’t they all in sequential order? Vitamins are essential in helping your body run at optimal performance, but balancing the exact combination of vitamins unique to […]
By building rapport and displaying gratitude, I have been witness to many ‘warm fuzzies’ and over the years have watched members of my team self-develop and grow in both their professional and personal lives. I vividly remember as a child my Father thanking his apprentices at the end of every day for coming to […]
On Monday 26th of March 2018 while the April issue of M2 was being printed we learned of a tragedy involving one of our feature profiles, Volvo Ocean Race sailor, John Fisher. His team, Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag reported that John had been lost overboard in gale force conditions whilst the team was racing through the […]
Where to from here For the first decade (or so) of my career I have worked in many permanent full-time roles in a variety of industries. I thought at that time in my life that was the only way to get experience, gain invaluable skills and diversify and grow. Oh, my how wrong was I. […]
The year was 1996. The Summer Olympics took place in Atlanta, Bill Clinton (pre-Monica) was in charge of the “free world”, and the cringe-inducing wedding playlist staple “Macarena” dominated the charts. It was a different time. It’s been 22 years since the release of Tomb Raider on Playstation, and, to think that in 2018, almost […]
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ is the smart phone reimagined. With Super Slow-mo video, best-in-class low light camera, and AR Emoji for a more personalised way to express yourself – in short, it’s built for the way we communicate today. At its New Zealand launch, Samsung gathered together an eclectic group of celebrities, sports […]
A top athlete reaches their zenith by fully immersing themselves into the sport. Countless hours of training, sacrifice, and dedication, all in the pursuit of the title of being ‘the best’. There are numerous sports and disciplines, but every athlete participates in an even more important race – the race against time. The mind might […]
All can make better contributions-and gain greater rewards-in today’s workplace by focusing on soft skills development. For Millennials, those skills mesh seamlessly with their work-life ambitions. This generation looks on work not just as a way to earn a living, but also as a vehicle for adding another layer of meaning to life. Communication, negotiation, […]
New Zealand’s Young In-House Lawyer of the Year practiced in Europe before becoming General Counsel of the Complectus Group and a principal architect behind numerous transactions more complex than he is at liberty to discuss. Not bad, considering his initial practice area went up in smoke along with the Celtic Tiger. When Patrick Gamble arrived […]
Gliding down the tube of a barreling wave is no easy feat. It requires tremendous balance and skill attained by countless of hours getting up and bailing. Capturing the perfect image of a surfer zipping through a barrel or carving up a wave in itself requires tremendous skill too. Commissioned by Samsung for this photo series, […]
She’s an unmistakable icon of the video game world. An archaeologist who thrives on adrenaline-packed adventure. Alicia Vikander is Lara Croft. Tomb Raider hits cinemas March 15th thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures. The fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, Lara Croft embarks on her first expedition to complete her father’s research and to uncover […]
Although they provide fantastic plot templates, video games can be rather hard to translate to the big screen. That’s not to say they can’t be successful: Resident Evil has six installments in the series, and Warcraft netted almost half a billion dollars at the box office. Video game movies have a market, it’s all about […]
If you’ve ever frequented a bar, nightclub or restaurant, you’re well aware of the distinctive bottle. Small in stature, jacketed with an oversized label and topped with a yellow cap, Angostura’s iconic aromatic bitters are a staple in bars across the globe, and, flanked alongside a selection of smooth rum blends like the 1919 and […]
The beauty of living in New Zealand is that we’re a pretty holiday friendly country. Be it a week away in the South Island, a weekend getaway to Ruapehu, or just a day trip out to the beach, the opportunities for adventure are endless. Take Kariotahi Beach as an example. Kariotahi lies outside Waiuku township, […]
The new year often is often a time of reflection, in fact whilst I have no official statistics to hand I am sure January is time when many choose to update their CV’s. There are several common mistakes that can send your CV straight to the rejection pile. It not exactly fair. These mistakes are easy […]
What do you get when you put MC Dominic Bowden, ice chilled Champagne Bollinger, Glenfiddich Cocktails, four delicious Live Food Stations, the soulful sounds of Jennifer Zea and her band, DJ Murry Sweetpants together and a crowd of New Zealand’s finest together at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland? You get the M2 Champagne Bollinger Man […]
