If you’re a vintage racing enthusiast, then there’s only one place to be in September and that’s trackside alongside 150,000 other motoring and vintage enthusiasts from around the world. You could describe The Revival as the most glamorous second-hand event. At its heart, it’s a celebration of craftsmanship and sustainability, from an age when possessions […]
When it comes to portraying the timeless iconic beauty like Marilyn Monroe, I suppose the only logical choice is Ana de Armas. Director of “Blonde” Andrew Dominik definitely seemed to think so. “It was like love at first sight. When the right person walks through the door, you know it.” She had her doubters, sure. […]
The Auckland Fringe Festival is once again upon us. It almost feels like the world is getting back to normal, being able to spend our evenings being entertained by the weird and wonderful creative theatre denizens. There’s a ton going on, and if you’re truly brave you can flick through the gargantuan list here. Otherwise […]
Bentley Mulliner has just made their most powerful car to date, and you’ll probably never see it in real life, let alone give it a test drive. Costing in the ballpark of US$1.95m all 18 of this limited run supercar have already been sold. Not surprising consider some of the buyers already own the previous […]
Finding things to do in town can be hard in the winter. But getting the courage up to leave the house can be worth it when the place you’re going feels like a home away from home. The Cordis Auckland has a number of events running in its bars, restaurants and spas. Let’s take a […]
Montblanc has a new writing implement coming out worldwide this September 2022 and it might be their most elegant yet. Earlier this year NASA gave us the clearest images yet of distant universes. We all took a moment out of our busy lives to marvel at the swirls of distant worlds. It was a universal […]
I recently interviewed comedian Jimmy Carr for his upcoming New Zealand tour in January 2023. This point really has nothing to do with this issue as the interview will appear in the next issue. Sorry. But there is a broader philosophical point that seems apt to bring up now. As part of the interview, we […]
Rita Ora and Taika Waititi attend the UK Gala Screening of Disney and Marvel Studios “Thor: Love & Thunder” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, England. Both Taika & Rita have killed it in their respective fields. If we were some sort of gossip rag, we might mention something about weddings or some crap. […]
The Rolling Stones have been rocking for 60 years now. 60. Let that sink in. To celebrate their 60th anniversary Nixon dropped half of a new collection to honour this legendary band. If any of these catch your fance Shop the entire collection here. Since posting this article the collection has actually been expanded further, […]
I didn’t know Princess Diana’s impeccable tastes extended to cars but her 1985 Ford Escort is a hot little automobile. It’s spent time in a private collection but it’s now cropped up for auction on Silverstone Auctions. It was reportedly her last Ford Escort, ordered and specified for the Princess of Wales specifically. It’s only […]
The above graphic maps the projected flows of High net worth individuals (HNWI) across 2022. In this case, A high net worth individual is someone worth US$1 Million plus. So I guess anyone who’s recently sold a home in New Zealand. 2020 and 2021 had a cooling effect on millionaire migration. Travel numbers went from […]
Climate change and global warming, two of the greatest man made threats to our earth, have become huge topics of discussion in recent years. For every government around the world, the stress is mounting. It seems like you can’t turn the TV on without being reminded that our world will crumble around us if we […]
Mostly shot here in New Zealand, The Rings of Power has been one prolonged controversy after another. First people thought it shouldn’t even exist to begin with. Then people found out about female dwarves not having beards. Then the studio announced they’d leave New Zealand for the filming of season 2, prompting a response from […]
Andi Tillmann and Flo Berghammer try out a promising looking ridge line in Iceland. Iceland’s central desert plateau covers 40,000 square kilometres and contains everything you’d ever want to see in Iceland. There are 20 volcanoes to choose from, ten glaciers, and a handful of geothermal sites that would easily give Rotorua a run for […]
Drifting away into song is one of life’s simple pleasures. Nothing beats just sitting back on a summer’s day with a pint of something bubbly and listening to music that allows you to soar, or climb, or transport you somewhere different. As is Kiwi custom, listening to classic homegrown musicians is a go-to for many […]
In the past through these photo series we have explored the crumbling remains of the Soviet Union. In this latest project by the photographer calling themselves Greg Abandoned, we instead explore a country moving and growing so fast it’s leaving behind large fleets of vehicles, planes and even rockets. Greg travelled everywhere throughout China from […]
Each year we bring you a collection of the finest timepieces to add to your collections, or to start them, depending on where you are in life. Each one has its own story of how it came into being. Some choose tradition and use what was done in the past to inform the future. Others […]
Santos-Dumont Cartier is bringing back oldschool refinement with its updated collection of Santos-Dumont, named after the famed 1900s aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont. These updated models are faithful to the pure design of the original and are finished by hand with the utmost care possible. Each are coated with a thin layer of lacquer, then smoothed and […]
GM-B2100 series Announced in July, G-Shock revealed a line of three new GM-B2100 shock-resistant watches. These are all a reinterpretation of the original G-Shock, the DW-5000C. The new 2100 line is simpler, streamlined and slim, everything the contemporary watch wearer looks for in their timepiece. It uses stainless steel across its case, bezel and band. […]
Set to leave all the other superyachts in the dust, Spanish-born Jay Aberdoni has recently revealed the concept plans for his latest megayacht. 83-metres long with a sophisticated exterior design with long, flowing lines from the bow all the way up to the stern, this superyacht is going to be a marvellous addition to the […]
Founded in 1963 by fellow Kiwi, racing car driver and inventor, Bruce McLaren, the McLaren Brand has always paved the way for worldwide high-end automobile technologies to come to the forefront. Since its humble Grand Prix beginnings from Bruce’s little Austin 7 Ulster, to the much more modern Grand Tourer released in 2019, McLaren has […]
Did you know that your body releases chemicals when you’re stressed? That feeling of being on edge isn’t just a state of mind. It’s actually your body reacting to perceived danger. Scientists have coined a name for this reaction. It’s called ‘fight or flight’ (or the ‘stress response’) and over millions of years it evolved […]
Have you noticed that when you go to the doctor, most of the time they will take your blood pressure? That is because at least one in five New Zealanders have high blood pressure and most don’t know they have it. So, what exactly is high blood pressure or hypertension? This is when the force […]
In the beginning, you may be the only person working in your business, which usually means you are the business. Usually this means you are working on it by working in it and this may continue as you employ staff, through your initial phase of growth. But as you start to enjoy some success, you […]
2014 was a mixed year weather-wise in Champagne. A rainy autumn and winter gave way to two parched, sunny months, of which June was the sunniest in 50 years. But the summer was also unseasonably cold. Fearing more unexpected changes, legendary champagne maker Bollinger wasted no time harvesting their grapes in September completing the task […]
The entire time I’ve been smashing out what needs to be done on this latest issue of the mag, I’ve had the great fortune of doing it with the new ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 Wired Gaming Headset clamped solidly to my head. They’re over-ear headphones with a rugged and durable build and comes in […]
Never has there been so much hype over Nothing. The London based Nothing tech company has somehow found itself at the head of a hypetrain for its Phone (1). At the end of June, it started opening for pre-orders with over 100,000 people ending up on the waitlist in no time at all. But what […]
Wireless for AudioPhiles The days of lossy Bluetooth audio transmission may be coming to a close for Android users at least (sorry Apple) as more devices begin to support Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless codec, which delivers 44.1 kHz, CD quality audio over Bluetooth at a data rate of 1,200Kbps. The stars have to align in terms […]
1. 1942 Añejo Tequila 750mL – $260, 2. Anejo Tequila 750mL – $199, 3. Mucha Liga Blanco Tequila 750mL – $89.99, 4. Reposado Tequila 750mL – $350, 5. Patrón Gran Platinum Tequila 750ML – $349.99, 6. Código 1530 Origen Extra Añejo Tequila – $499.95
If you want to get a bunch of people upset about anything, there are two sure fire ways to do it. The first is to mention a ludicrous amount of tax money going into a new piece of public art. people hate it when pot hole money gets turned into an abstract cement swirl representing […]
Tower Of Fantasy PC, Mobile Wanting a new waifu collectathon? Has Genshin Impact not taken all of your money yet? Well don’t worry because Chinese dev studio Perfect World has released its own take on the genre with Tower of Fantasy. It’s a little like futuristic Genshin, so cute anime girls on motorbikes. It’s a […]
Flightaware recently released data relating to the performance of various airports around the world. Using that data we’ve compiled a list of the worst airports you should definitely avoid if getting on a prompt flight is your thing. Honestly the numbers get so ridiculous that it made me do a double take. The worst performing […]
Announced in July, G-Shock revealed a line of three new GM-B2100 shock-resistant watches. These are all a contemporary reinterpretation of the original G-Shock, the DW-5000C first released back in 1983. The new 2100 line is simpler, streamlined and light, everything the contemporary watch wearer looks for in their timepiece. It uses stainless steel across its […]
Taylor’s Port has announced the launch of Golden Age, a 50 Year Very Old Tawny; an extraordinary Port wine that has aged for half a century in old oak casks and reached its pinnacle of perfection. Taylor’s cellars are authentic wine cathedrals, built several centuries ago and provide the ideal conditions for the long and […]
Jordan Peele has been consistently knocking films out of the park, quickly elevating him to one of the kings of horror, with a healthy lashing of social commentary on top. Nope is not one of those movies, but it’s still great in its own right. It stars Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther, Queen & Slim) as […]
Red; it’s bold and eye-catching; the colour of passion; can rile up a bull and even make a sports car go faster. You can’t ignore red, it’s what-in-your-face confidence looks like. Legendary fashion maison Montblanc know that, and have always had a thing about the colour red – ever since their legendary “Rouge et Noir” […]
The world is starting to open its doors again and that means it’s time to get yourself some solid and stylish luggage cases. A quality case is the difference between you losing a wheel and looking like a chump and getting where you need to be on time and looking like a champ. Going through […]
Smart watches are becoming more and more the norm. It started innocently enough with non-watch wearers taking up Fitbits on their wrists. Then suddenly the idea of maybe having a smart device on your wrist doesn’t seem like a totally outlandish idea. Until recently, smart watches seemed to be the domain of the geek, but […]
Here’s Your Ultimate Leather Accessories Collection Montblanc is making a name for itself as it expands its Meisterstück luxury leather collection. The collection aims to be the pinnacle of luxury leather goods, and with contemporary round shapes and a flare of new design details, it certainly achieves this goal. The latest collection also features a […]
Prepare for all your favourite local talent to come together at the Civic this September for a night of laughs for the Best Foods Comedy Gala. I don’t know what other food Best Foods makes but their mayo is top tier. The night is expected to be so great that it will be filmed exclusively […]
