If anywhere says you’ve made it, it’s living in Monaco, the 2 square kilometre kingdom on the French Riviera. 1 in 3 people who live there are millionaires and no doubt the total number there explodes this time of year thanks to the Monaco Boat show, one of the premier events that puts this tiny […]
We’ve previously covered off on the best in travel companions by Montblanc, featuring their leather airpod cases and stylish travel bags. But what about when you’re closer to home? What are the absolute essentials. If you’re leaving home without your phone, smartwatch, and wallet then you’re going to be at a loose end. Montblanc has […]
I feel like I have l dropped the ball a little in this issue. A missed comedic opportunity to add to my repertoire. Well, my collection of dad jokes in any case. Why do ducks have tail feathers? To hide their butt quacks. You know, that kind of thing. Sophisticated high-level humour, of course. I […]
Copyright: 2022 Getty Images May Calamawy attends the Moon Knight Los Angeles Special Launch Event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. Egyptian-Palestinian actress May El Calamawy has been working in the United States since 2015, where she found herself a role in Ramy as Dena Hassan. Now she has taken the next step […]
The Burj Khalifa, with a height of 829 metres tall, is the world’s crowning jewel of architectural brilliance. It’s soon to get a new ring to it—literally. Dreamed up by the team at Dubai-based architecture-firm, ZNera Space, the Downtown Circle project is a new, futuristic concept that will feature a 550-metre ring that will wrap […]
1. Dell PowerEdge 2900, no longer on sale 2. Liberty Presidential 50, $10,299. 3. HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 server, $3,641.99. 4. Honeywell 1114 Lightweight Fire And Waterproof Chest, $195.95 5. Zero Halliburton Medium Attaché Case, $545. 6. Bankers Box STOR/FILE Storage Box 4 Pack, $17.49
You’ve heard of beer goggles, now there’s the sequel nobody has been waiting for, beer shoes. Dubbed the Heinekicks, 32 pairs of these abominations have been hand crafted by the talented team at The Shoe Surgeon. The new pair of kicks were designed to commemorate the new Heineken Silver, which bills itself as being “unexpectedly […]
The Woman King 27 October Oscar winning Viola Davis stars in this historical drama which critics are already pegging as an awards contender. The story is based on the true story of the all-female unit of warriors who were tasked with protecting the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s, at the height of the […]
If even a scrap of the drama the mystery thriller, Don’t Worry Darling, stirred up during its release window was present within the film itself, we’d have a blockbuster on our hands. Unfortunately for us, it stayed strictly within the realm of the gossip rags and this column. It had controversy after controversy which kept […]
Glacial Flight IMAGE by: Red Bull Content Pool Paragliding pilots Tom de Dorlodot and Horacio Llorens fly at 6,000 metres above the Baltoro glacier in Pakistan on July 8, 2022. The glacier lies within a region of gargantuan peaks, with K2 being the most famous at 8611m. There are three other peaks in the region […]
That’s a wrap on another fantastic year of hijinks and atrocities. Thanks for being a small contributing factor to our ongoing success as an anthropocene. So much has happened, it’s hard to believe that it all just happened this year. So to give you a refresher on what we’ve been through, M2 has collected all […]
R.M. Williams R.M.Williams presents a new seasonal assortment of boots, apparel and accessories, inspired by the unbounded promise of adventure. The very first R.M.s were created to hold up on long rides through the challenging outback, and it’s these great journeys that inform a range of enduring pieces, ready to go the distance. The seasonal […]
As far as photographic disciplines go, drone photography is a new one. There was a time when you’d have to mooch a ride off a helicopter pilot to get aerial shots. This meant that overhead shots were rare and the domain of professionals with the clout and resources to pull it off. Now the skies […]
The illustrious Colorado event, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, started all the way back in 1916 by Mr. Spencer Penrose. Throngs of car lovers have since enjoyed either spectating or participating in battling up the 20km stretch of gravel, complete with its 156 sharp turns. Only the bravest drivers compete. At this year’s Pikes Peak, […]
“What do you call a Lada with brakes?” “Customised” The future is here, and for Russia, that means a butt ton of sanctions that makes importing anything almost impossible. Enter the sanction proof car from Lada, with almost none of the modcons or safety features you’ve come to expect from modern vehicles. Russia has been […]
Audi is taking on one of the biggest challenges in international motorsport, the Dakar Rally, with a brand new ride, the Audi RS Q e-tron E2. The previous iteration of this beauty, the Audi RS Q e-tron smashed it spectacularly, scoring four stage wins during its debut in 2022 before bagging a win at the […]
Founded in 1937 in Berlin, Germany, Volkswagen has been long appreciated and admired as the ‘people’s car’. Stylish, slick and still up-and-running nowadays—producing 8.6 million automobiles world-wide last year—the Volkswagen is here to sTay. But how it gets from A to B might be changing Slightly. Founded in 1985, the Volkswagen Group China has made […]
MOVEMBER’S ORIGIN STORY: IN 2003, TWO MATES WERE HAVING A QUIET BEER WHEN THEY BEGAN TO JOKE ABOUT BRINGING THE MOUSTACHE BACK In 2003, two mates from Melbourne, Australia (Travis Garone and Luke Slattery) were having a quiet beer at the Gypsy Bar in Fitzroy when their conversation turned to recurring fashion trends. The moustache, […]
If you’re like me, you’re just about ready to PANIC! Why? Because summer is just around the corner and I want to go to the beach and don’t want an unsightly roll of stomach fat to hide the beautifully crafted elastic band at the top of my togs. ‘It wasn’t my fault, Your Honour! Winter […]
AF + The Lucky Taco Looking for an alcohol free alternative this summer? AF is your go-to, and to spice things up (literally) they’re teaming up with The Lucky Taco, the delicious brainchild of Sarah & Otis Frizzle. Their collab is a limited edition Grapefruit Margarita sold with a bespoke serving of The Lucky Taco’s […]
“I think there are only two things you do as a leader: you pick the hill you want to take — that’s your vision — and then you lead a whole bunch of people up that hill with you.” Bob Chapek – CEO of The Walt Disney Company “If you set your goals ridiculously high […]
When I started Pure SEO in October 2009, I had just moved to New Zealand from the UK. Whilst I had extensive experience in business and marketing, I had no idea of any of the nuances of the New Zealand market. I had no network here whatsoever. n early 2010, I was still a sole […]
Business is simple. It is a series of processes that, when working in harmony, create more value than the cost to produce them. The difference is profit: Sale Price – Cost = Profit. Business doesn’t just require knowledge, it also requires using it correctly to get the results you want. A great example of this […]
As we come close to the end of the year, thoughts start to turn to long summer evenings, good times with friends, and maybe even a gift or two. I don’t want to get into talks of Christmas this soon, so instead let’s admire what Yalumba has been up to recently. If you’re a regular […]
Much ado has been made of Logitech’s latest peripherals and their incredibly poppy colours designed for live streaming gamers in mind, but what of the working professional who just wants to get the job done with the best of the best? Enter the MX Master Series; reserved colour schemes and solid build quality prevails in […]
Wire Free Brushing Unclutter your sink with the M0de Electric Toothbrush which magnetically snaps to its wireless charging base plugged into the wall. Sure, you’re screwed if you don’t have any ports handy, but for the rest of us it’s the sleekest solution out. Even if you didn’t use the charging base, the brush has […]
1. Nixon Rolling Stones 51-30, $550. 2. Rolling Stones Time Teller, $175. 3. Rolling Stones Primacy, $1,600. 4. Dr. Martens x The Clash footwear collection. 5. Metallica Limited Edition Turntable, $1,599.
God of War: Ragnarok Playstation 4, Playstation 5 Everyone’s favourite father-son god killer duo is back. This time with a new set of moves and all the solid action and storytelling you’ve grown accustomed to from the previous game. They’ve reworked the moves in the game and added a better use for triangle, adding elemental […]
Queen Elizabeth the Second ruled for my entire life, until she didn’t. Now I must spend the remainder of my life probably seeing at least two kings gracing all that cash nobody uses anymore. With the Queen’s passing, her son, King Charles III, has finally ascended the throne to take up his role of doing […]
Montblanc has branched into a lot of different fields over the last hundred years or so, but the venerable brand started life as a fine creator of luxury writing tools. Suffice to say when you’re looking for the best in writing tools, you don’t have to look any further. This dedication to the craft eventually […]
Whether you’re heading into town for work or doing some international travel, you’re going to need some sturdy travel companions. You want something durable, but not likely to clash or bring down the tone of your look. Our recommendation in this department is pretty much anything you can find with Montblanc imprinted on its full-grain […]
Forget what you knew before about dining, a whole new culinary world is emerging. The changes are across the board with what we eat and how we eat it. Some of these changes have been happening for a while now with more and more people having an allergy to this ingredient or a moral objection […]
Panerai has been in the watch game since 1860, when it was founded in at “Ponte alle Grazie” in Florence, Italy as just a little workshop and subsequent school for watch-making. Well, class is now in session, and your lessons will be conducted by their brand-new Luminor Bitempo. The Luminor BiTempo takes all the refinement […]
When you’re looking at gearing up with a new timepiece, you want to consider every aspect and dimension. The sophistication it exudes, the features it delivers, the story it tells about its wearer, and more importantly, the bulk. You can get the most insane complications in the world to wow people with, but they’re going […]
Last year some Twitter user called Elon Musk promised the world robots, a world first. He made this promise after a showcase featuring a dude in a morph suit dancing around showing the products potential. Musk is big on promises, so everyone held off as best they could from having any expectations at all about […]
Casio continue to bring out beautiful digital pianos. Their latest offering boasts what they call a modern 360o design, meaning it’s a stunning piece of design no matter where you see it from. Dubbed the Casio Privia PX-S7000, it comes in three colourways (iconic black or white and “Harmonious Mustard”). It stands out from the […]
In the final scene of Wolf of Wall Street, the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, takes over from Leonardo DiCaprio and cameos as himself at a sales conference in Auckland, complete with the Sky Tower in the background and some bad New Zealand accents from a room full of American extras. The scene […]
Gucci and Adidas have been teaming up recently bringing their unique flavours to the table. It seems that sometimes the best compromise on design is to not compromise at all, which appears to be the philosophy of the Adidas x Gucci double-sided baseball hat. RRPing for $810 this hat promises to shield both your face […]
Over the course of his career, Clive Weston has helped to shape our wine industry. He was the Managing Director of Nautilus Estate and Negociants New Zealand and part of many industry boards, including the celebrated international Pinot Noir conference in Wellington and New Zealand Wine Growers, USA Limited. He has been inducted into the […]
Murmuring waves ooze onto the beach in a rhythmic roar offset by the random squawks of children splashing in the surf and gulls squabbling over spilt chips. The setting sun leaks gold right across the ocean for a brief moment, forcing us to look up from the sausages sizzling on the barbeque so we can sear […]
