M2 October 2018 Issue

Editor’s Letter – October 2018

Welcome to The How to Win issue. Yes, there is a kind of zero-sum game, capitalist overtone to that sentiment.… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Robotel

“God creates dinosaurs. God destroys dinosaurs. God creates man. Man destroys God. Man creates dinosaurs.” What do you get when… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

I Spy The Universe

Scheduled to launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope is going to be the next step in space exploration.… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Not A Drop To Drink

Hills and hills, miles and miles of barren, bone-dry sand under the hot sun, the Sahara Desert is known as… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Spider-Man: The Game

From: Insomniac Games Platform: PS4 Exclusive Out of 10: 9 Marvel’s Spider-Man has caught people by storm. The last time… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Sending Artists To The Moon

Since 2016, Elon Musk has played around with the idea of private passengers flying through space with the hope of… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Bad Times At The El Royale

Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Bridges, Dakota Johnson, and Jon Hamm get together at a run down hotel. They’ve all got secrets… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

First Man

Director Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash) teams up with Ryan Gosling to bring to life the intense lead up… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

American Animals

Director Bart Layton creates the spiritual brother to his last film The Imposter by recreating the 2004 heist where 4… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Venom

Last time Venom got the silver screen treatment, it was underwhelming to say the least. But with Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland,… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Formula One Races Come Thick, Fast And Furious

Forget the track action, the logistics of shipping the F1 team’s considerable equipment from Suzuka in Japan to Texas then… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Mitch James – Reaching The Next Level

Catching up with Mitch over the phone, he immediately comes across as your classic Kiwi man. No pretension, just a… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Megacity Oasis

A birds eye view looking down into the interior of Marina One, a high density building complex in Singapore. In… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Riding Thrones

Pro BMX rider Senad Grosic pulls a move on the Giants Causeway in Bushmills Ireland. The World Heritage Site is… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Tom Panos’ 10 Most Valuable Business & Life Lessons

To get you going, below I have outlined my 10 most valuable business and life lessons. I wish I knew… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

How To Be The Best

Tom Panos has been working with the top 1% of real estate agents across Australia and New Zealand since 1993.… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Sit Down, Shut Up & Read This

Undefeated Kiwi UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is one of the hottest properties in the sport right now. While he is… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

A Bike For The Gods

Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Mighty, powerful, out of this world. Spirit of the sky and master of… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Dan Carter + TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Calibre 5

Robust and water-resistant to 300 metres, this watch — featuring a ceramic uni-directional rotary bezel, with its twelve sides and… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

A Train That Becomes a Plane

French entrepreneur, Akka Technologies, have come up with this kooky plan and are hoping to have flying trains in 2100.… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

The Worlds Fastest Drive-Thru

The world’s first drive-thru opened in 1947 at Red’s Giant Hamburg on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri. The concept revolutionized… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

The Monaco Yacht Show

We love our concepts here at M2, they’re as aspirational as the people we cover. But sometimes concepts are like… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Spider Does What Spider Can

The new Ferrari 488 Pista moves like a spider – it looks fierce, and drives fiercer. One of the most… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

TAG Heuer Has Made the Aston Martin of Watches

Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has teamed up with the Aston Martin design team to develop a watch based off… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Proraso For Pros

For those looking for a vintage look in their shaving supplies we have just discovered mecca, in the form of… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Are Beards Still Cool?

It has long been debated – whether to beard or not to beard, to trim that stubble or sculpt that… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Wallets vs Cardholders?

Keep your bills, loose change and cards neatly contained in slick wallets and cardholders in croc, leather and bright pops… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

It’s In The Details, Accessories to Up your Style Game

Accessories maketh the man. From sophisticated belts to statement signet rings, don’t forget the finishing touches to a killer look.… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

The Best Pocket Squares For You

A pocket square can add a splash of colour and fun to any jacket, be it formal or casual. Although… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

The Armour Every Runner Needs

With every step a runner takes, the impact of 2-4 times their body weight holds them down. Under Armour are… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Photo Study: NZ’s Night Sky

Since the dawn of human consciousness, we have looked at the stars in awe. As technology improves and our reach… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Switchel, your Natural Alternative to Energy Drinks

Drinks like kombucha or kvass have been around for years, well-known for their health-benefits. Switchel – Grandad’s years-old natural energy… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Get Ready For Your Next Ultra Marathon

Running a marathon can sometimes take a hell of a lot of work, training and determination especially on the 2019… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Fitness In The Workplace

Office-bound men, sitting stagnant at their desks, may often feel like their physical well-being is declining somewhat. I know I… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Falling Behind in the Behind, What Kiwi Men Need to Know

Catching up with preventing, rather than treating, bowel cancer As we all know, Kiwi men just don’t get sick. Really,… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

9 Best Things Ever Said

Remember to always say something deep to your loved ones before leaving the house. You don’t want the last thing… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

3 Mistakes I Have Made & What I Learned From Them

I’ve spoken before about how failure can help accelerate success in both your personal and business life, but both admitting… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Strategies To Survive Change, Both Personally and Professionally

I have been helping people manage and implement change for years and I know how really, really difficult it is… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Getting Staff From Newbie Status To Seasoned Pro

Throughout the last four and a bit years, BBT has experienced an exciting amount of growth. It’s funny to think… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

What’s your Reason for Being Part of the Rat Race?

I was sitting mindlessly, as many others were doing, on the Auckland motorway at 6am on a Monday morning. We… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

A Cocktail Using The Gin That Beats All Gin

Beating more than 600 other gins, New Zealand gin Scapegrace Gold has been named the best London dry gin in… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

The White Wine Outside Of The Norm

Wine lovers looking for a new white that stands outside the conventional offerings should keep their eye on The Virgilius… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Three of the best Rosé to Try This Spring

With the advent of Spring, what better than a lovely glass of Rosé. The growth in popularity of Rosé over… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Man On The Street: Stan Petrich

We talk to Stan Petrich, the creator of Fixr, to find out the inner workings of his life. Stan Petrich… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Man On The Street: Karl Plank

Find out what makes the kiwi man tick, from bucket lists to where we find our current affairs. Karl Plank… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Man On The Street: Ryan Smuts

Find out what makes the Kiwi man tick, and maybe even the meaning of life. Bold promise I know but… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

Finally You Can Have One Of Boston Dynamics Robot Dogs

The future is going to the dogs – and the robots… Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design… Read More

M2 October 2018 Issue

This Watch Has Everything You’d Expect in your Phone

M2 October 2018 Issue

The Coolest Headphones Ever, Literally. They’ll Cool you Down.

For intense gamers, wearing uncomfortable headphones is never a good time. Enter the Omen Mindframe Ear Cooling Headphones. These headphones… Read More