On our office wall, we have a line up of the M2 covers. This issue will be the 167th. Each is kind of a captured moment. Each a chapter in a string of months in a string of years. Often covers are representative of events completely unrelated to the cover or the magazine, but just […]
One can only sit back and watch admiringly at the commitment actors give when embodying themselves into a role. When the character is a larger-than-life personality, so too must be the actor. Quiet and private off-screen, yet unforgivingly epic on, Rami Malek is one of those players. Every guy should be the owner of a […]
The scene was set mid-February, when millions of kilometres away from earth, a lone probe meandered atop some alien place. That place, admittedly, was on top of the Ryugu asteroid. The probe was the Hayabusa2 – a project from Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) – touched down briefly and shot a bullet into the surface […]
Hellboy Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy is back, or at least rebooted. No del Toro this time, as Neil Marshall (The Descent) has taken the directors chair. David Harbour (cool cop from Stranger Things) dons the red body paint in this appropriately irreverent pulpy adventure movie. Milla Jovovich (every […]
Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light where previous titles in this survival horror first-person shooter series. Set in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of the former Russian Federation neither titles did it for me. You were always stuck in underground tunnels in a very linear set up. Exodus though lets you travel outside which made this game […]
Astronaut Anne McClain had a staggering view as she snapped this shot of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft as it headed towards the International Space Station last month. The shuttle was docked at the ISS for five days. Image Credit: NASA
In 2004, Sir Richard Branson founded a genius initiative to propel the space game to the next stages of travel. At the start of December last year, Virgin Galactic’s suborbital spaceliner, VSS Unity, made it 90 kilometres past the boundary of earth and space for the first time and a couple of months ago, they […]
THE SNAKES By Sadie Jones Like a snake, this novel takes all sorts of twists and turns that keep you compelled to read just another couple of pages before you put it down! Great characters and plot. I’m not going to say watch for the twist in the tail… 5 out of 5. ONE FALSE […]
The world is going to the bots – quite literally. Cogs are turning to create Seoul’s first robot museum and the designs for it are as cool as it sounds. The museum is to be designed by Turkish architecture firm, Melike Altinisik Architects, who will use cutting-edge tech to create the building. The building of […]
For the past four years, Rolex has been resonsible for the design of the Oscars® Greenroom, where Academy Awards® presenters gather before stepping on stage. Changing the theme each year, the 2019 Oscars® Greenroom took guests on an underwater experience linking the room to their Perpetual Planet campaign. With an entrance door shaped like a […]
Okay, so we all know the image by now: a lone dark figure struggling through heavy snow, crystals of cold flecking his mane of hair, beard and fur cape. He is obviously an alien to this environment – a fact starkly highlighted by his darkness against the bleached white background. Yet the man also appears […]
“It needs to be raw, it needs to be honest,” Nick Herd, covered in paint tells me of his artwork. Characteristically energetic, the art emerges from the canvas, both metaphorically and literally. The strokes and dabs are so thick it creates a visceral image. Everything about it tells me he doesn’t like hesitation. I had to know […]
The barbering industry has blown up over the past few years, with barbershops popping up all over the place. We chatted to the legendary Paul Serville about industry trends and how to be part of this rising trade. What trends are you liking for men currently? Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born – dirty […]
TAG Heuer has paid tribute to one of the greatest drivers of all time with the release of the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon Chronograph Chronometer. Taking inspiration from Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna, the timepiece features a bi-material rubber/calfskin leather strap and a black matte tachymeter inscribed with SENNA. With a skeleton movement […]
Keep your skin looking fresh and your do’ lasting all day with these trusty products that put in the overtime. Sukin Clearing Facial Wash, $16.99 for 125ml; Sukin Pore Perfecting Toner, $16.99 for 125ml; Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser, 500ml, $60; Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Balm, 500ml, $130; KMS HAIRSTAY Molding Pomade, 100ml, $36; KMS […]
Even if you have a chunky beard that oftentimes itches and you look like a cross between Conor McGregor and a hipster tow-truck driver, it doesn’t mean to say that you can’t enjoy some luxurious soap suds and fragrance during your evening bath. Award-winning shaving and grooming company, Bluebeards Revenge, has just the thing to […]
Embrace the autumnal prints and tones of the season with florals, tile prints and golden, rusty hues. Clockwise from top left: Cravat $69 by Pierre Cardin, Boots $269.90 by Merchant 1948, Pocket Squares $49.50 each by Monti Castello, Scarf $119 by Monti Castello, Tie $49 by Pierre Cardin and Sunglasses $175 by I Love Ugly […]
Ease into Autumn with luxurious knits, stylish outerwear and savvy accessories. Clever layering will see you through from crisp mornings to sunny afternoons. Styling by Juvena Worsfold, Photography by Laura Court Jumper $ 139.99, Shirt $109.99, Jacket $ 209.99 and Jeans $159.99 all by Rolla’s, Scarf $249 by Monti Castello, Boots $249.90 by Merchant 1948. Denim […]
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland on March 7, the doors of the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show opened widely to rapturous attendance, each guest absorbing the many trends, concepts and vehicles on show. First starting in 1905, with the introduction of benzene and steam-powered cars, the show has moved with the times and the advancement […]
Britain’s Aston Martin introduced its all-battery Lagonda All-Terrain concept to this years show. The All-Terrain is designed as the public would expect, with a familiar ring to its Aston Martin-esque design signature. For a while before the Motor Show, there was talk circulating the internet about Aston Martin’s share price woes, but the brand decided […]
The creation of the Aventador SVJ Roadster first came into the minds of car makers when they were crafting their Terzo Millenio, that got its thrust from supercapacitors instead of batteries for energy storage. Lamborghini thought to use that same technology and tech in their latest last-ditch effort at this years Motor Show. The sleek-looking […]
When one thinks of Mercedes and racing, they would probably jump immediately to the 5 World Constructors Titles and 4 Drivers Championships in Formula 1 under Lewis Hamilton. Not necessarily Formula E. Until now… Mercedes got the French and the Italians (Spark and Dallara) to build the chassis, the Americans (Atieva) built the 52,000 kilowatt […]
The Bugatti La Voiture Noire made tracks in the event as the ‘most expensive car’, costing around NZD $18 million a unit. Based on your earlier Type 57SC Atlantic, the model features an extended front-end body with a stunning glossed-black profile. Talking technical, the La Voiture Noire has a 16 cylinder-engine that gives a maximum […]
The Dubai International Boat Show is always a highlight for any superyacht enthusiast. It always offers the best in super-yachts from around the world, showcasing up to 400 boats ranging in different sizes and shapes. This boat show ran early last month along the Dubai Canal and featured a staggering number of amazing boats, small […]
At a networth of USD$194 billion, Elon Musk has always been a confusing man to work out. His mind is filled to the brim with ingenious ideas of the future, being the owner and CEO behind the Tesla car brand and taking the next greatest step in mankind by making a civilization of humans on […]
Every year, Sony celebrates and supports photographers from across 180 countries in the Sony World Photography Awards. This year, 62 countries made the cut and are being showcased. New Zealand had skin in the game in the form of Todd Henry, who’s image of an Amish Woman and her baby wowed judges. Todd Henry’s image […]
Only getting his first computer at age 33, Jack Ma is now one of the internet’s richest entrepreneurs. After being rejected from a job at KFC, the founder of Alibaba Group is now worth $37.3 billion. Not known only for his enterprenuerial skills, Ma made his acting debut in a kung fu short film and […]
Our next guest is Max Arshavsky, the co-founder and Managing Director at ZENNO Astronautics, a space flight systems company based in Auckland. Their focus is to increase commercial viability of the space market, through developing propulsion systems for small satellites – CubeSat, for those in the know – which will extend their time in orbit […]
Every organization employs formal and informal leaders and role models. But as automation and digitization transform the way we do business, leadership characteristics are evolving, too. In today’s workplace, leaders are those who show an aptitude for: 1. Communication The ability to tell the company’s story and make it relevant to the needs and aspirations […]
Realise how big your contribution is when you are running a successful business. If you have staff, you are providing them with an income and a job, a purpose, the opportunity to grow and be part of your tribe. But even if you don’t employ staff, your business is buying products and services from other […]
Every single one of us is in a results-driven business. At the end of the day, if we are not able to produce the results our internal stakeholders or clients desire, we’re in trouble. But, in order to produce the level of results that are expected of us, our businesses need to be running on […]
I’ve been involved with SEO since 2002. Throughout that time, there have always been people trying to ‘game’ the system or take short cuts that can risk getting their clients’ website a Google penalty. This was the reason behind my decision to writing a book for Penguin Random House about DIY SEO. Released on the […]
Looking at my computer screen now, I am again reminded of the infinite scope of the internet. Up to 1.5 billion websites are scattered around this cyberspace. It’s funny, isn’t it? How it looks so small on my HP monitor…yet, it’s anything but small. Several dozen search engines, like yahoo, bing or google, are used […]
I’m a lucky guy, I get to work with a lot of inspiring people, training them for fitness and a variety of sports. Some of ‘em are new to sport – or even exercise! – and some of ‘em are legendary warriors whose deeds will be told and retold for centuries to come. Now, all […]
Looking to smash your marathon goals? Or are you worried about getting lazy over the impending winter? we’ve got you covered in this month’s health news. Don’t Fall to Being Lazy A large number of men find it quite difficult to shed fat after summer and would rather sit inside watching the TV, rather than […]
Driven by the preservation of provenance, progressive thinking, sustainability and excellence; Australia’s most historic family-owned winery have released their Samuel’s Collection which embodies these virtues and more. Celebrating founder Samuel Smith’s spirit of independence, along with the most beloved and iconic varietals from the Barossa region, Yalumba have unveiled their striking new clocktower icon on […]
Occupation: Co-founder of Joblist New Zealand LTD Age: 27 What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? In my late teens, I was in the passenger seat for some pretty traumatic experiences. By the time I was 20, my perspective of the world had changed a lot. I wouldn’t want to change my 20-year-old self’s […]
Occupation: Business Solution Advisor (MBA and CA) Age: 35 What’s your morning routine? My ideal morning is spending the first two hours doing the things I love. Starts with meditation, being grateful about all the positive things in my life, journaling my thoughts and ambitions, listening to some audiobooks then exercise followed by my protein […]
Occupation: Real Estate Agent / Film Producer Age: 54 What’s your morning routine? Haul my eleven-year-old son out of bed…Coffee, coffee, plan my day, “make a to-do list”…go for a run with my dog, then launch into the day… organised chaos! What are the top three things on your bucket list? Do a back-to-back surfing […]
Welcoming a Titan Introducing Insta360, a company from Guangdong in China, specializing in 360 degree cameras. At the CES event in January this year, they introduced a titan of their own! Insta360 Pro and Insta360 Pro II hit the world in CES 2017 and 2018, showcasing its VR in 8K resolution cameras. They went a […]
I know what its like to go hunting for the perfect piece of jewellery for your significant other. All of a sudden you’re learning about carats and other vegetables. Then there’s the minefield of opinions, your loved one’s being the most dangerous. Fortunately, The Diamond Shop is a place in the jewellery world for good, […]
Are you ready for the best introduction to Matthew McConaughey’s Longbranch Whiskey he made in collaboration with Wild Turkey? Experience a small piece of the deep south from tonight till Sunday 28th of April at Shed 22 in the waterfront bar Coley & Punch. Coley & Punch mixologist, Katie Cramphorn, has developed a series of […]
Dust off your top shelf because a new drop is about to make its home up there. Here at M2 we’re always happy when a new dram makes its way to our fair shores, and this time we have even more reason to be excited as one of our very own cover guys, multi-award winning […]
Digital transformation and automation are currently extremely hot terms in the business world. However, unlike other buzzwords or industry fads, transformation and automation are here to stay and in reality, they will have a massive impact on the success of your business moving forward. Have you recently been looking at your marketing messages and thought […]
I have thought a lot about this; growing up I was always expected to go to university. My mum is an academic who saw education as a way to better yourself (my dad was a pop singer!). I therefore went to University in Leeds and had a ball, coming out with a BSC (Hons) in […]
The solar system we occupy is a fascinating place, that’s for certain – nine planets that glow as beacons and an uncountable infinity of stars. Beginning in the late 1950s, a race pitted capitalist America against communist Soviet Union to see who was superior with their space technology. The Soviets took the lead by launching […]
With a hippie-chic complexion, and a gritty sophistication, the Habitas in Tulum, Mexico is a new jewel in any holiday-goer’s crown. Opened last year by owners Oliver Ripley, Kfir Levy and Edwardo Costillo, this paradise-hotel has since enjoyed much hype, attracting famous celebrities, musicians and party-goers. Situated on its own private beach and just approximately […]
My journey to Hong Kong started by stepping on board one of Cathay Pacific’s direct flights from Auckland to Hong Kong and settling into the luxurious business class service. Being able to fully stretch out and enjoy the long flight while also getting work done was a pleasure thanks to Cathay’s wonderful flight staff. The […]
