Certain industries seem to create different contexts for age. I have a feeling that if I was working in an engineering firm that specialized in producing hand copper spooled 3 phrase electric motors for industrial lathes, that at 40, I would be one of the workplace young-uns. I imagine that my senior colleagues might rib […]
Another year another massive set of announcements, with companies jostling to hawk their (soft)wares. Although 2019’s E3 was a little slower than usual, with the notable absence of Sony and Activision, which even Xbox boss Phil Spencer felt was a shame. “E3 is not as good when they’re not here,” he said on a Giant […]
Getting tired of an industry filling up with instagram influencers, Russian supermodel Sasha Luss has made her big break into the movie scene with John Wick Levels of kick ass in ‘Anna’, a movie that’s out now. She’s following in the footsteps of Milla Jovovich & Cara Delevingne, all of whom have worked with Director […]
NASA’s 10 day-long Extreme Environment Mission Operations takes space technology (which one would think belongs, quite rightly, in space) and flipped it on its head. Think the freeness of space, swimming in a wide ocean. Named the NEEMO 23, astronauts prepare to test techniques used during “deep space missions” under the waves at Key Largo […]
Ahhhhh, Auckland. such a beautiful city. The home of the M2 offices, the birthplace of Sir Edmund Hilary and where you have to sell a kidney or lower limb to afford a house It’s also the location of the iconic Harbour Bridge. Last month, the Auckland Council announced that there is going to be an […]
The Miracle Equation By Hal Elrod In my life, there have been 2 influential books. The first was “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki. It was the fastest time I read a book (2 days) and I devoured every word. It changed my view of success and money. The second is “The Miracle Equation”, […]
Disney has been dropping Marvel movies on us in an unending attack on our wallets. Captain Marvel was still in theatres by the time Avengers: Endgame dropped, and now without missing a beat, we’re getting the second Spider-man film that isn’t being lead by Sony. Jon Watts once again takes the directors chair, alongside writer, […]
What are the top three things on your bucket list? Teach people about cannabis and how it can benefit so many aspects of life. Be financially stable enough to significantly help animals in need. Witness an active volcano, maybe from a helicopter. What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? You’re never too young […]
What’s your morning routine? Coffee, podcast and breakfast with the family. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Snowboard in Verbier, Switzerland. Skydive. This should have been the easiest one – visit Queenstown! What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Surround yourself with people who can teach you something about […]
What are the top three things on your bucket list? Travel through Europe with my family, no agenda, no time frame. Drive or ride in an open seater race car. Learn to fly. What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Don’t get onto the debt cycle unless you are buying a house. Save […]
Rafa Ortiz dropping over Spirit Falls while whitewater kayaking on the Little White Salmon river near White Salmon, Washington. The Little White Salmon is a highlight of Pacific Northwest creeking and Spirit Falls itself is a big highlight. The drop Rafa is taking is over 2 stories tall (around 33 Foot) and he has standby […]
Photo By NASA The photo taken of the view from aboard the International Space Station for astronaut Anne McClain on Feb. 21, 2019. “Good morning to our beautiful world, and to all the beautiful people who call it home! #TeamHuman” she tweeted out, drawing a patriotic line in the sand between Team Human and Team […]
Photo By Richard Harbaugh, Disney Parks Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the latest (and largest) expansion to Disneyland, offering an immersive roleplay experience for guests. Disney, CEO Bob Iger, let his Imagineering team (because I guess engineering and prop design sounds too much like a legitimate profession) run wild recreating the Millenium Falcon and the […]
For any passionate artist, inspiration can hit us – full thwack – at any time. Whether it be on the bus, at the office, driving around town or in our bedrooms, ideas can start flowing and it almost seems impossible to not grab at them, eagerly. For Aucklander Paddy Leishman, those ideas come quickly enough […]
Gyllenhaal is one of those rare A-listers who can confidently pull off being a hero, villain and antihero. He can go from romancing Heath Ledger on a mountain, to ethically shady criminal reporter in Nightcrawler in no time. By no time, I mean about a decade if I’m being honest, but you get the idea. […]
Tie-makers, Parisian, are an Auckland institution. The family-run business has been running for four generations now and this year is celebrating 100 years in business. We sat down with the fourth Mr. Crompton to sit at the helm of Parisian, John, and asked him about style, being in the family business and their latest collection, […]
Admittedly, going into any type of medical procedure is oftentimes a nerve-wracking experience, yet there is always the reassuring thought that you are in safe hands. Imagine being wheeled into radical, intensive surgery and, staring up at the operating lights, you expect to meet the tender gaze of a caring surgeon. How you long to […]
Procrastination, as well as being a term guaranteed to raise a snicker, is also a very dirty one – right up there with flange, flap and GST return. In its many and various guises, it’s also probably the number one reason that people don’t get their s**t sorted when they should. That, and downright bad […]
Quite recently, an $80 million development has popped up on the tail-end of Christchurch’s retail area, which features a 3500-square-metre shopping mall. This features a farmers’ market, 70 vendors and major international designer – HUGO BOSS. The HUGO BOSS store is the brands’ first stand alone store in the South Island, giving those in the […]
The cold snap may be upon us, but don’t let that keep you indoors.Whether you’re hitting the slopes, finding your fishing tranquility, or simply rocking up to the bach for some fire time, you’ll be needing the right threads. Coat, $199 by The Academy Brand from Smith & Caughey’s; Shirt, $145 by R.M.Williams; Sunglasses, $245 […]
From mammoth tooth handle, to damascus blossom blade, the humble knife can be transformed in the hands of a craftsman. Top to bottom: Haddock Pocket Knife $415, Molar Pocket Knife in Mammoth Tooth $885, Scout Pocket Knife $315, all by Boker; Culinary Knife $599 by Miyabi; Pocket Knife $196.80 by Laouile – all available from […]
Seiko has been serving divers premium timepieces since 1965 and it’s a tradition they’ve continued to this day, steadily improving and iterating on those first designs. What we have now is the beautiful Prospex line of timepieces for people who want style as well as function, in and out of the water. The Seiko Prospex […]
If Uber has its way, theY’RE going to be flying cars by next year, but they don’t have their sights set above, they’re introducing the ScUber too! Launched on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef last month, this rideshare submarine experience allows underwater-enthusiasts the opportunity to dive deep under the waves and get to bed amongst a […]
To sail the seas in utter luxury, one needs a very nice boat to do it. Earlier this year, British design studio, Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, revealed their latest concept creation. Even those who suffer from severe bouts of sea sickness wouldn’t question stepping aboard this jewel. Named the MM725, its design is unlike any […]
WHEN I GET A SPARE MOMENT, I LIKE TO LISTEN TO OLD VINYL RECORDS ON A GOLDEN TUBE AMPLIFIER AND A THORENS TD 160 RECORD PLAYER. BOTH CONSIDERED CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY… FOR 1975. IT’S FAIR TO SAY THAT I HAVE TROUBLE MOVING WITH THE TIMES. But then again, the future isn’t always what it’s cracked […]
The sun is descending in Astana, Kazakhstan in the form of a 75,000 square-metre high-rise over the Ishim River. Designed between Rotterdam-based Fundamental Architects and visual studio, Omega Renders, this concept building is going to be an injection of energy. The first thing to note with this building is, of course, the massive O-shaped gap […]
Christopher Soukup’s tells the moodiest and coolest story ever through his photography. He seemingly uses photography as a way to detach from a business job in Silicon Valley. His photography skills have such a vast range that reach multiple levels of talent and he skillfully turns quiet, deserted streets in downtown San Francisco into moody […]
Deal with what you are not clear about, as a lack of clarity is stealing your results. I refer to anything in this space as being in “darkness” and guarantee that everything you rescue from this darkness will make you feel empowered, purposeful and motivated! We can all get bogged down with responding to the […]
Following in the footsteps of someone who is considered to be one of the leading technology pioneers of the last few decades can’t be easy. However, under Tim Cook’s leadership, tech giant Apple has gone from strength to strength. Taking over Apple in 2011, after the death of founder, Steve Jobs, Cook was named on […]
Big, business-changing concepts are why a lot of us got into this game in the first place, but what if bigger isn’t always better? Great ideas can come from checking your blind spots. Because that might be where you find your spark – exactly where you weren’t looking. Learn from the top It can be […]
Hindsight is a fine thing, unfortunately most of us learn by making mistakes. There have been a multitude of ups and downs during my last decade as an entrepreneur… many of them avoidable. I have detailed 3 of the biggest; hopefully by reading this you can avoid at least one! 1. Don’t employ your friends […]
New Direction Running from the 30th of June to the 5th of July, Queenstown will be home to major health geographers from around the world. The International Medical Geography Symposium started in 1985 in the UK and has made tracks around the world ever since. America, England, Canada and now the Land of the Long […]
In today’s world, our smart phones are everything. For many, they are the life blood of daily life how much time do you spend on yours? For a busy professional, the smart phone is our alarm, waking us each morning. When we wake, we quickly check emails and social media before the phone starts ringing. We take […]
The International Space Station (ISS) serves as a space environment research laboratory in which crew members conduct experiments in human biology, physics, meteorology, and other fields. It operates at the edge of the most recent technology; a staging base for possible future missions to the Moon, Mars, and asteroids while serving commercial, diplomatic and educational […]
Prestige Champagne House, Champagne Bollinger, celebrated the release of their premium vintage, the La Grande Année 2008, during an exclusive dinner party on Wednesday May 22 at Mantells Tamaki. The Champagne, which is only produced when the harvest reaches a perfect balance, was served alongside exquisite food pairings while the guests were informed on the […]
One New Zealand’s leading wine merchants, Negociants, will be holding their annual wine tasting events in July in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Featuring a selection of wines from both New Zealand and Australia, this is your chance to meet some top winemakers and try the beautiful wines they produce. Tickets include all tastings, an antipasti […]
Only the very best can stand the test of time, and if over 328 years of being a family run business isn’t enough for you, then I don’t know what will convince you. Perhaps Taylor’s 2017 Classic Vintage Port may make a good argument. It’s uncompromisingly Taylor’s in style, elegant and precise. The growing year […]
Winter is here, the days are shorter and the temprature has dropped and our minds naturally turn to delicious red wines on those chilly nights. However it’s important not to forget about the rich, spicy, textural and luscious white wines that are also perfect winter warmers! I‘m very excited about these wines, with a focus […]
Suspended Style While a heater can be great to warm up a small room, a beautiful fireplace in the living room not only adds warmth, but also creates a cosy atmosphere for those nights when the temperature really drops. If you’re looking for something with a more modern touch, Naked Flames’ Curve 90 suspended fireplace […]
Hardware and software are working in tandem to synthesis humans. When they aren’t melting you down into your base components, which as far as their concerned is data, they’re doing their best to be just like us. The more data they get, the easier it should be to achieve. This isn’t another cautionary tale about […]
Epson has been the world’s number one projector manufacturer since 2001. Recently they’ve launched their new 4K PRO-UHD projector technology, which is more than just a resolution specification, 4K PRO-UHD uses proprietary dedicated processors to deliver all the necessary elements for the ultimate 4K big-screen experience – brilliant brightness, crisp colour and dramatic detail. Epson […]
Ferrari is to release the latest in their SF90 Stradale – the world’s first ever front wheel Ferrari (when driving it in EV-only mode). It got its name from the 90th anniversary of the Scuderia Ferrari and its bodywork sits as a 70’s racer and the hybrid technology is a nod to Ferrari’s impeccable Formula […]
Just a stone’s throw from the town centre, mi-pad is the perfect place to stay in Queenstown when the snow starts falling. The smart hotel has everything available, literally, at the touch of a smartphone app. Less than a two-minute walk to Queenstown’s vibrant town centre and stunning waterfront, this smart hotel opened less than […]
