There is something almost miraculous in watching a personality form. Taking in inputs, environmental stimulus and experiences and mixing them with inbuilt traits to create an evolving blueprint of motivations and aspirations. Over the last three years, I have watched my daughter do just that. She has grown from an incoherent bundle of hairless flesh […]
SHADOW TYRANTS By Clive Cussler Juan Cabrillo the Chairman of the Oregon is back with his team of elite professionals ready to bring down the bad guys in this latest novel by Cussler. Perfect for the New Zealand summer as Cussler’s books are sea based. 4 out of 5 OUT OF THE MAZE By Spencer […]
In the words of the rock-group, King Harvest – “Everybody’s feeling’ warm and bright / It’s such a fine and natural sight / Everybody’s dancin’ in the moonlight.” The Chinese government would define those lyrics to being literal. They’re planning to dance to their own artificial moonlight by 2020. I know what you’re thinking…we’ve all […]
Platform: PS4, XBox, PC Out of 10: 7.5 Assassin’s Creed has come a long way, and yet retains elements that keeps it familiar. Set in Ancient Greece you play as a guy or a gal looking for your estranged family while also winning a war and perhaps a cult or two. The world is packed […]
Within our tech-heavy generation, it’s no surprises that computers can do absolutely everything without you having to lift a finger. Older generations would say that computers can never take away the soul, human necessities or art. Well, they talked too soon because in October, a robot ticked one of those things off the list: Art. […]
First there was glamping, so the logical conclusion is that there must be glampervans. Nature abhors a vacuum, so why interact with nature when your camper swings out creating 70% more space wherever you decide to camp down for the weekend. Named ‘Romotow’, this campervan is being designed right here in NZ by architectural and […]
And thank God for that. Can you see this? It looks like Bladerunner except with less Hologram ladies. What you see before you is unused concepts for the Lower Manhattan Expressway designed by visionary brutalist architect Paul Rudolph. To celebrate what would be Rudolph’s 100th birthday, designers Lasse Lyhne-Hansen and Philipp Ohnesorge have used his […]
Peter Jackson takes a writing role and lets his longtime storyboard artist Peter Rivers take the directors chair on this possible new franchise, based on the book series of the same name. In a world where cities are on wheels, people must fight to survive. Featuring Hugo Weaving as the villian and newcomer Leila George, […]
If you were a fan of The Big Short, then you’re going to dig Vice. Christian Bale is unrecognisable in this biopic of George Bush’s Vice President, Dick Cheney. Featuring a cast of star studded talent (Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell), this is a solid retelling of America’s most powerful Vice President on his […]
Go right back to the beginning of the Transformers franchise with this prequel which features (no prizes) Bumblebee. The spinoff is set in 1987 when the Autobots are on the run and keeping themselves scarce. Hailee Steinfeld plays teenager Charlie Watson who discovers there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to her little […]
When you get the casting call to be in a superhero movie, how disappointing must it feel to be called up by DC and not Marvel. With that said Jason Momoa and Amber Heard have found themselves in the position of holding up the DC Extended Universe’s sixth movie, and the third to feature Aquaman. […]
Sticking with our theme of Rocky outcrops in the middle of nowhere, Kirby Chambliss of the United States leads Nicolas Ivanoff of France and Matthias Dolderer of Germany over the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in Utah. Despite only being 13km square, this landscape has come to define the American West.
Aussie freestyle motocross rider Robbie Maddison took an unorthodox ride from The Hague to the coast, zipping past classic Dutch windmills and through narrow canals. You’re probably more familiar with Maddison than you think, he was the motorbike stunt double for Daniel Craig in Skyfall.
In 2008, FX’s Sons of Anarchy rode onto TV screens around the world. The crime-drama about a close-knit motorcycle club became an almighty overnight hit. A real anthology of human transformation, it mixed themes of brotherhood, loyalty and the trials of life into gritty storylines of drugs, guns and redemption. The series won Golden Globes […]
The lunatics have taken over the asylum. If 2017 saw the establishment of the Trump era, this year was when things began to go into overdrive. But surely the crazy couldn’t get any crazier around the world in 2018, could it? Could it? January The year opens traditionally enough with fireworks – or Fire […]
TAG Heuer’s Link is the full stop on your style game. Using a look that dates back to 1987, this new iteration is sportier, sleeker feeling, but understated. Because when you’re confident in your look you don’t need to shout.
Kiwi watchmaker Hunters Race is at it again with an exclusive limited edition run of 188 pieces of what they simply call #8 Watch. Your first introduction to this new timepiece is its beautifully hand-crafted New Zealand wooden gift-box. Inside you’ll find your new, individually numbered watch with its automatic 38 jewelled chronograph movement and […]
With summer just around the corner, going to the beach or lying by the pool may soon become a regular occurrence. If you’re a man who doesn’t like the feeling of getting sand between the toes, perhaps getting a fashionable pair of slides or sandals is the best bet. Big clothing brands like Valentino to […]
Black Swan Imagine you’re a Bond villain – slick-back hairstyle, metal in your grin, a gun in your holster. You’re standing at the helm of your villain-style get-away superyacht. Your fingers thrum together as you concoct another diabolical plan to take over the world. Imagine what your superyacht will look like – raven black with […]
Made here for a New Zealand summer, a Fellini tie presents the perfect punch of colour for Christmas. This summer’s collection features a series of fresh floral designs, each interweaving a unique combination of seasonal tones. But there is more to a tie than design and colour. Made exclusively with Europe’s finest woven cloths, a […]
The Mühle R89 is a cult classic in the shaving world for good reason. With German precision engineering, corrosion-resistant materials, and a beautiful rose gold handle with chrome plated highlights, the R89 is a work of art in your hands. It’s a three piece safety razor that always guarantees a perfect shave. The head of […]
If you’re looking for premium quality certified organic men’s skincare made right here in God’s Own, then Rage Against Chemicals should be your first and only choice. Our recommendation this month is Rage Against Chemicals’ Certified Organic Face Cream. This performance moisturiser harnesses the nourishing properties of native New Zealand Organic Manuka Honey and Totara, […]
Be the toast of the town with dapper accessories in sophisticated black and pops of metal. Clockwise from bottom left: Belt $145 from R.M. Williams, Champagne flutes stylist’s own, Champagne by Champagne Bollinger, Candle holders by Stoff Copenhagen from $65 from Good Form, Cufflinks $145 and Pocket square $49 from Monti Castello
Make this sunny season your best one yet with our pick of accessories and gadgets for a fool-proof guide to Summer. BBQ Clockwise from bottom left: 5 in 1 BBQ tool set by Independence studios, $59.99 from Smith & Caughey’s, Cap by Levi’s X Barkers, $99.99 from Barkers, Pocket Squares $49 each from Monti Castello, […]
To hold a moment in time is a very magical experience for any artist and their audience. Whether it be a painter, poet or photographer, the single moment is fundamental and crucial to capture. The Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) are a perfect example of showcasing this devotion in art. Started in 2015, thousands of […]
When you think of Marathon running, you might instantly think of skinny people that need a good meal pounding the streets at insanely high pace for around 2 hours. You might also think that running 42.2 Kilometres is something only the insane would do. But, everyone’s favourite radio DJ Dom Harvey has proven, firstly to […]
December is a month where you need to sit back and reflect on the year gone by and get excited about the the year to come. With the stresses of the calendar year coming to a close and the Christmas season building momentum, we’ve got to make sure not to over indulge and take a […]
Sometimes the sun’s rays are not enough to provide you with sufficient amounts of Vitamin D for healthy development and a strong immune system. Better You Dlux Vitamin D Oral Spay provides you with superior absorption and a convenient way to get the recommended daily dose of Vitamin D your body needs to stay healthy. […]
We all walk this earth thanks to healthy sperm. About 15 percent of couples are infertile, however. Therefore, there’s a necessity, if anything, to make sure we get checked for the sake of future generations. Sex, fertility, and pregnancy is a tricky process, dependent on many factors. A low sperm count can be due to […]
Mclaren is going all out with its newly introduced Speedtail Hyper-GT, a true successor to everyone’s 90s favourite, the Mclaren F1. To fit the teardrop shape design and throwback to the F1, the Speedtail’s drivers seat is centred, with the two passenger seats placed on either side and behind. In the world of supercars, being […]
Coming from a man with a personal connection and history to wheelchairs, I think that this concept vehicle is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. The world’s first graphene wheelchair. This new concept chair is stylish, swift to ride and (fort optimal speed) as light as a feather. Literally. The Swiss wheelchair manufacturing company, Küschall […]
You’ve gotta love the French. The Eiffel Tower. Cheese. Beautiful people. Equally as beautiful cars. The French-owned Peugeot has been pushing out top-notch vehicles since their humble beginnings in 1810. Admittedly, they weren’t sending out superclass electric concept vehicles, but bicycles and coffee mills. As they grew in popularity, Peugeot put out some seriously impressive […]
The best quotes always share common traits, they cut to the heart of the matter and make hard concepts simple truths. They’re aspirational, and they’re the product of a lifetime of mistakes that have been learnt from. After monetising an air-mattress to help make rent in 2007, Brian Chesky has started an accomodation revolution around […]
As I spent the weekend in my garden I was reminded of the inspiration derived from seeing something grow. We grow a plant or inspire growth in our children or business, but how much effort do we put into growing ourselves? The speed and ability at which you are able to grow will most certainly […]
In the last couple of months, I have lost count of the number of business owners asking my opinion on what will happen with SEO in 2019 Having just finished writing a book about SEO for global publisher Penguin Random House, I have studied and researched the trends, data, and results. Whilst there are a […]
Since 2010 The Adecco Group is proud to have united thousands of people through sport every year for charity. Each year a select group of colleagues and associates from across the world experience the program as Win4Youth Ambassadors. They attend a sports training camp and face the biggest sporting challenge of their lives at the […]
The silly season is upon us! In business, December is typically a mixed bag, with many of us trying to tie up the last few loose ends. On one hand, the holidays are just around the corner, on the other, there is still so much to be done before you check out. Even though you […]
This year has been enormous for me personally and professionally. At the start of the year, I decided to expand my family insurance business, Evergreen Life. For 15 years it had just been me in the trenches but I took on six new guys in very quick succession. I hired a General Manager, got some […]
Trees. For many of us they are those irritating things that block out the sun, harbour noisy birds and have roots that create havoc with our drainage systems. It seems like only yesterday that our years of badgering lawmakers finally got them to relinquish their authoritarian control of the vegetation in our backyards enough to […]
The M2 Man of the Year was a night of celebration and with summer just around the corner, a refreshing Aperol Spritz went down a treat. The team at Aperol have very kindly given us their Aperol Spritz recipe so you can enjoy this cocktail at home with friends. How To Make A Perfect Aperol […]
Last issue we covered some outstanding Pinot Noirs from this part of the world. Here we talk about its closest cousin the Pinot Gris – thought to be a mutant clone of Pinot Noir and named Pinot Gris because of the greyish/blue colour of the grapes’s skin (Gris being French for ‘grey’). Originating from Burgundy, […]
Gin is in the midst of a renaissance, and many believe that we have Hendrick’s to thank for that. Back in the late 90s Hendrick’s Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie, started experimenting with small batch gin. Instead of going down the same tried and true paths that other distillers plodded, Gracie blazed her own trail with […]
I’ll spare you the details of what I was doing in 2007, it’d make some of you feel far too old, and others far too young, but suffice to say it was a great year unless you maybe had a subprime mortgage of some kind. Fortunately, wine growers have better sense than bankers. Bollinger in […]
Age: 36 Occupation: Principle dentist and owner at Dentistry For Chickens What’s your morning routine? The alarm goes off at 4.30am in the morning. Most days I’ll get to a 5am F45 class, otherwise I head in to the gym for an hour. Then I get home and start preparing breakfast for the family and […]
Age: 44 Occupation: Mortgage broker / Franchise Owner at Mike Pero Mortgages What’s your morning routine? Gym or morning walk at 5.30am. School run at 7.15am before settling in to work at 8am. What advice would you give your 20 year old self? At 20 I was at Uni doing a BA degree because I […]
Age: 46 Occupation: Sales Leadership Consultant and Web Entrepreneur What’s your morning routine? Get the kids to school, go to the gym, have breakfast, make a list, start work. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Be a grandfather, travel the world, with and without my children, make a bucket list. What […]
Books are one of those gifts you are bound to receive from a loved one at Christmas. What with the advancement in technology, even the traditional page-turn can be done electronically. So it’s of no surprise that the global electronics giant, Amazon Kindle, have had so much success since its launching in 2007. A Kindle […]
Introducing the New Freeview Recorder by Dish TV, the first recorder powered by Android TV available in New Zealand. Watch, record and stream great local and international content, all subscription-free, through the best Freeview experience to date; and subscribe to extra streaming apps or download more on Google Play. With a dedicated 1TB storage, 4K […]
Every party needs a good lighting setup. Nanoleaf Smart Panels are boards of light that respond to the type of music you’re rocking out to. Just use the partnered app to design your own personal light-show. It uses advanced technology to read the codes of the songs played and reacts to music in real-time. For […]
One of the worst feelings in the world is seeing the battery on your device blink at one percent – especially when there’s no chargers or powerpoints in sight. A Kickstarter campaign that’s getting global attention, TinyJuice is a little lifesaver in your pocket. It ensures fast, wireless QI charging with a high conversion rate […]
M2 and Ermenegildo Zegna hosted an invite only cocktail party in a private home in Orakei, Auckland, Thursday 8 November. Guests were treated to Campari and Aperol cocktails, delicious nibbles while mingling over Zegna’s latest clothing range. A fun evening ensued.
Picking a fragrance to go with your look is important. It’s one of the first impressions you’ll make on someone. What does it say about you? Are you traditional, or are you willing to take a step into the mysterious unknown? Taking all this into account, Calvin Klein has gone all in with their Eau […]
Stay at the New Zealand’s first “smart” hotel here At any time of the year, Queenstown is a magnet for travellers from around the world. They are drawn to its idyllic beauty and gentleness. It’s a town that brings in over two million visitors a year with its warmth and undeniably stunning scenery. Now, it’s […]
That toothy twang of a banjo is a delightful sound to hear. Admittedly, the trusted banjo has had a bit of a reputation in modern times. You wouldn’t be the first to think of bearded, toothless rednecks sitting beside a swamp, chewing tobacco and plucking on their instruments. Now imagine that sound amplified 120 dB […]
M2 Magazine’s Champagne Bollinger Man of the Year is a highlight of any social and cultural calendar. It’s when the red carpet rolls out, the Champagne Bollinger pours freely, Rolls Royce parks their flashest Cullinan models at the door and the guests arrive suited and looking suave. Friends, family, TV personalities and New Zealand’s finest […]
Having a good cultural understanding and looking back on history are important skills for our nation to have. Though we are only a small island at the bottom of the world, our mana is strong because we have such a good comprehension of our cultural fabric. Ben Mikha has recently used his social influence to […]
By Jamie Trower All poetry needs to rhyme – that’s a fact. When I hear ‘poetry’, I think Dr. Seuss…I think New Zealand’s own, Sam Hunt. I think cigarette-smoking hipsters clicking and talking about their feelings. But after I read A Sign of Light I was pleasantly surprised. Not just because I know the guy, […]
When it comes to the recent sunny weather, there is one thing many of us look forward to all year – BBQs. Perfectly cooked steak, fresh prawns and locally caught fish with fresh salads and perla potatoes. It’s a warm-weather tradition, really! Award-winning chef Owen Sinclair has created a must-have for your next BBQ with […]
