Five Kiwi Innovators To Watch In 2021

Our new issue goes beyond just cool gadgets and fast cars and highlights a diverse group of Kiwi innovators from a range of different backgrounds giving us their stories, expertise and advice. Here’s five of these innovators that make an appearance and are more than worth your while.

Rob Dunne (Movember Foundation NZ)

Movember has been an iconic feature of every Kiwi man’s calendar for over two decades, growing out the ol’ whiskers for a good cause. Our new issue contains a piece from Rob Dunne, Country Manager for Movember Foundation NZ who talks about all the great things the charity has been doing to support physical and mental wellbeing in Kiwi men and the challenges that COVID has brought to their fundraising.

Dan Bernasconi (Emirates Team New Zealand)

With all the focus on with what it all looks like on the water, its easy to overlook the hours of painstaking detail that goes into the design and manufacturing side of the great race that is the America’s Cup. We brought in Emirates Team New Zealand Head of Design Dan Bernasconi to break down everything you need to know how what goes into making the mesmerising yachts you see on race day and how their work can be replicated in other New Zealand industries.

Mike Taylor (BBT Digital)

The past year has brought on a myriad of new challenges for businesses and those who’ve survived have plenty to share on how they’ve done it. Managing Director of BBT Digital Mike Taylor throws in his 2 cents in our new issue, drawing from his own experiences from the past year in laying out three key areas for any business owner to focus on in order to thrive in the current climate.

Oz Jabur (Future co)

A fashion brand that’s not just following mainstream trends and trying to scalp you with expensive, short-lasting clothes is worth highlighting. Future co’s Oz Jabur discussed with us how his company is trying to break the mold in creating sportswear with a focus on sustainability and giving you a product that will still be wearable years from your purchase.

Tāne Tomoana

Excellence in one field can lead to success in many others, provided you have the courage to take the chances. Tāne Tomoana talks with us about his transition from hair stylist to media star, his pride in his cultural roots and how he has thrived in all areas despite battles with his physical health.

Check out these innovators and more in the latest issue of M2.