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The Symphony of Gears: Inside the LANGE 1 PERPETUAL CALENDAR
If Tony Stark swapped his Iron Man suit’s wrist tech for a touch of horological sophistication, the LANGE 1 PERPETUAL CALENDAR would be his choice. Picture this—a marriage of intricate gears and springs encased in a luxurious 950-platinum sheen, all complemented by a black dial that defines understated elegance. No, this isn’t a Marvel […]
Mastering Time – Laureato’s Graduating Class
There’s a certain temporal layering at play in the world of watches. Of course, it’s all about the passage of time and the slow unwind of the future but it’s also about respect and a reverence for time past. Girard-Perregaux is one such watchmaker that holds court in this special arena, not just for its […]
Summer On Rails
Embark on a journey through Australia’s beating heart aboard The Ghan, a train as legendary as the land it traverses. This isn’t just a means to get from Darwin to Alice Springs; it’s an expedition through history, culture, and landscapes so vast they make your daily commute look like a trip to the mailbox. The […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Longines
Spirit Pioneer The brand new Longines Spirit Pioneer Edition is the latest addition to the Longines Spirit collection. It’s a 42mm grade 5 titanium chronograph, making it more resistant to corrosion, scratches and heat. It’s tinted sparingly with a neon green which is carried across the dials, numerals and subtly in the stitching of the […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Tudor
Black Bay Pro Many of the watches releasing this year are iterations on the classics. Tudor is eschewing this trend with the release of the Black Bay Pro, an entirely new technical model with its own aesthetic. It’s 39 millimetres of satin brushed 316L steel and a TUDOR Manufacture MT5652 Calibre with a built in […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Cartier
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 […]
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Rolls-Royce Comes to Hawkes Bay
In support of the Hawkes Bay community and attended by some of Hawkes Bays’ finest, Rolls-Royce Auckland was finally able to have its long-awaited showcase at the Atrium at Tribune in Hastings. After several attempts marred by Covid and then more recently the devastating cyclone in Hawkes Bay, this inaugural event finally came to fruition. […]
A Gem on Wheels
Enter the Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail, a car that makes a statement louder than a rock star’s wardrobe and yet, somehow, more refined. This isn’t just a car; it’s a rolling piece of art, commissioned by someone whose wallet is as thick as their passion for unique gems. The Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail is the latest plaything […]
Farewell to Rolls-Royce Dawn: The Glamour of ‘La Dolce Vita’ Drives Into the Sunset
In the world of luxury automobiles, few names command respect and admiration like Rolls-Royce. The British carmaker has, since its inception, been a symbol of opulence, refined taste, and unparalleled craftsmanship. As we bid adieu to one of its most glamorous creations, the Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible, a sense of nostalgia pervades the car aficionado community […]
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Be Your Own BOSS
HUGO BOSS has dropped it’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, this time flaunted by a lineup of heavy hitters including Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen and British model Adwoa Aboah, plus returning BOSS ambassadors South Korean actor Lee Minho and Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini. Images courtesy of HUGO BOSS The SS2024 collection uses the brand’s Miami Fashion […]
Green – Keeping You In Touch With Nature Wherever You May Be
Green, it’s the lushness of forests, the earliest buds of spring, a colour synonymous with life, growth, and renewal. It symbolizes health and prosperity, making it a universal colour of positivity and hope. From the vibrance of leaves to the promise of a new beginning, green is the colour that invigorates the spirit, reminding us […]
Gucci Has Gone 70’s Sport Cool
Mixing Gucci’s kaleidoscopic aesthetic with adidas of the late 70s comes one the year’s most highly anticipated colabs. Launching in early June, the adidas x Gucci collection features colourful prints, jacquard fabrics and a range of lifestye products, combining high fashion luxe with functional sportwear. Envisioned by Gucci’s Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, the campaign’s imagery […]
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Spy Valley, Redefining the Marlborough Wine Brand
Marlborough – we all know the region is home to some of the best Sauvignon Blanc produced in the world. It’s a given, we’ve known that ever since we were kids; it’s an inherent fact like the All Blacks are the best international rugby team in the world and Wellington is the windiest capital city […]
Burning to See Rome in the Classiest Eurotrip
Brands are constantly attaching themselves to events, activities, and people in an attempt to have some of that credibility rub off on them. Brand alignment, have you ever heard anything so soulless? But when it comes to Chopard being the World Sponsor and Official Timekeeper of the 1000 Miglia I don’t get the feeling […]
Find Luxury Amongst Nature At Treetops Estate
Rotorua is a fantastic experience regardless of where you are choosing to rest your head at night, but everyone knows a great accommodation choice can turn a good trip into a great one. We want to spotlight one of the most lauded yet somehow under-the-radar spots to temporarily call home; Treetops Lodge & Estate, a truly […]
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60 Years Of Grand Seiko – Celebrating A Revolution
The number ‘60’ is an important one within the world of horology as it signifies the completion of a revolution of course. In Japan, it also has wider cultural significance. When someone turns 60, they have gone full circle through the traditional zodiac calendar cycle and has arrived back at the beginning. It is considered […]
This Watch Is Officially The Best of the Best
48 design experts from 23 countries have recently come together for the Red Dot Design Award 2022 competition and they’ve collectively agreed that this watch is not only worthy of your wrist, but also worthy of the “Best of the Best” award, the highest honour the competition can possibly give. Enough beating around the bush, […]
Check Out The Latest Sport Timepieces From Grand Seiko
Few countries in the world wear winter better than Japan. With its incredible array of natural wonders which become blanketed in white throughout the winter months, the sights and sounds of the season are almost impossible to not be mesmerised by. It’s these wonders, such as the magnificent Hodaka mountain which sits in the backdrop […]
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The Bentley Le Mans Collection: A High-Octane Homage
The latest Bentley offering honours a storied racing heritage that binds Bentley and the Le Mans 24 Hours race together as part of race legend. Introducing the Bentley Le Mans Collection – a fleet of limited-edition Continental GTs and GTCs that are as sublime as they are exclusive. Celebrating both the 20th anniversary of Bentley’s […]
The Best New Pieces From the World’s Biggest Watch Show
As various watch events in Geneva and abroad wrap up we at M2 like to just take a step back and really absorb the incredible levels of craftsmanship that goes into each and every piece brought to the event. Every year, international watchmakers push the craft to new heights. In many ways, watching making is […]
Go On A Mission To Seek Out Great Wine
So you’re sitting with your 2019 Mission Jewelstone Syrah in a shady spot on the deck and you suddenly wonder; damn how did the winemakers get this to taste so good? And you’re not alone, as even legendary Masters of Wine like Andrew Caillard from Australia felt obliged to give this particular vintage a score […]
Speights Is Giving Away Free Chips So You’ll Talk To Your Mates in This Travelling Tavern
We’re now full swing into Movember, so I trust your upper lip is looking healthily bushy at this point gentlemen. Personally, I forgot to shave mine at the start so I’m just pretending that I’m one of those insanely fast growers, the kind that have a full beard 12 hours after shaving. As part of […]
Ep.84 – The Power Of Community – Rob Dunne
Robert Dunne has been Country Manager of Movember for the last 10 years. He is predominately responsible for the Movember Fundraising campaign while also involved in the management and governance of Movember funded programmes like Headfirst, Man Enough and Social Innovators challenge. Rob spoke at the M2 Summit, 3 November 2020 about the power of […]
How Movember Came To Be & The Kiwi Connection
In 2003, two mates from Melbourne, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, were having a quiet beer at the Gypsy Bar in Fitzroy when their conversation turned to recurring fashion trends – yet the humble moustache, a fixture in past decades, was nowhere to be seen. They joked about bringing it back, then decided to talk […]
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Rediscovering An (Almost) Lost Knowledge
Sometimes incredible knowledge gets lost to the human race; like how to make Wootz steel for example. Manufactured in India 2,500 years ago it was used to create swords that were highly prized for their strength and unique patterning in the metal. For a millennium it was regarded as the best steel in the world […]
Get the Latest Coleraine Vintage Before It Sells Out
Te Mata Estate makes some fantastic vintages. Last year we recommended the Coleraine ’21, and it has since subsequently sold out (according to their site right now). Available March 1st is the Coleraine ’22, which according to early reviews maintains the prestige of its predecessor. Critic Huon Hooke of The Real Review, suggests that “Coleraine […]
The Pinnacle Of Craft
The best in New Zealand; now that’s a lofty height. It’s a special zone with rarified air that only people like Sir Patrick Hogan, Lisa Carrington, Peter Beck, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Peter Jackson and Lydia Ko get to breathe. It’s also an amazing place where the All Blacks, Crusaders and Scott Robertson (and maybe Ian Foster […]
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The Art of Hosting in the Chairman Suite
You’re planning an event. Perhaps a corporate soiree, a product launch, or an elaborate scheme to convince your team that yes, those quarterly reports can be exciting. Where do you host it? You could go with the usual – some drab conference room with weak coffee and a wonky projector. Or, you could channel your […]
Highly Acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition Finally Returns to NZ After Years of Covid
Time flies! It seems like just yesterday the Auckland exhibition of the world’s greatest pieces of photojournalism and documentary photography was being gracing our shores. But it was 2019, and we were but innocent lambs with no knowledge of what a “red light system” was in relation to a pandemic. Honestly, judging by my commute […]
Our Round-Up Of the Best Cultural Happenings This Spring
With Spring well and truly upon us, it’s time to delve into what we can expect from the months ahead. Luckily, there appears a veritable cultural feast that awaits us over the next few weeks. We’ve rounded up all the cultural happenings that deserve to be on your radar right now. SYNTHONY No.1 […]
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Michael Bublé On Touring, Alter-egos and TikTok
The time had turned 7:10pm on Sunday the 25th of June, the night of the Auckland leg of Michael Bublé’s seventh world-tour, in support of his 11th studio-album, Higher. My right-sided tremor (the result of a brain-injury I sustained when I was nine) was going like crazy. My heart was thudding out my chest. I […]
Alien: Romulus Is a Practical Effects Tour De Force
In Cinemas 16 Aug The air duct goblin is back with another entry into the long running sci-fi horror series. This time a bunch of young colonisers go poking around an abandoned space station where they don’t belong looking for scraps to sell. Little do they know that a throat loving guest has already picked […]
The War of Which Is the Better Star Wars Show
Once Disney got its sweaty little mouse hands on Star Wars, the franchise didn’t stand a chance. Previously left to only get the occasional cartoon here and there, Star Wars is now getting a deluge of movies and live action shows to pump Disney+ subscriptions. So let’s sort the wheat from the chaff. The Book […]
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The Man Bringing Your Business from NZ to 1.4 Billion New Customers
For a lot of New Zealand entrepreneurs and business owners, the prospect of selling into China and the wider Asia-Pacific region is a compelling market to scale, but it’s also filled with costly pitfalls for those that don’t get it right. To help navigate the nuances of this immense market, Kevin Sun co-founded Cross Culture […]
The Return of the FOMO
Over the last couple of years, economists have been able to sum up the sentiment of the New Zealand property market with a couple of simple acronyms. Last year we had good old FOMO (fear of missing out) as a big psychological driver for property prices and recently this has become FOOP (fear of overpaying). […]
Relive The Chaos With HBO’s GameStop Documentary
“Remember when we you couldn’t stop hearing about GameStop?” Few stories in recent memory shook the world of trading like the epic GameStop stock story from 2021. What started as an elaborate example of online trolling turned into a legitimate short squeeze of epic proportions, creating a truly fascinating, captivating and revealing event, a genuine […]
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The Breville Barista Express Is the Last Coffee Machine You’ll Ever Need
If you wanted all the luxury and authenticity of having a barista made coffee with none of the “going outside and getting a coffee”, then the Breville Barista Express™ Impress is the coffee machine for you. It allows you to grind the beans right before extraction, giving a rich full flavour with the help of […]
Let Me Sell You This Dyson Stick Vac
Is a single micron of dirt too much for you? Well Dyson’s new Gen5detect Absolute Handstick Vacuum Cleaner can remove 99.99% of particles, down to just 0.1 microns². I know you want that last .1 micron gone as well but I’m pretty sure doing that would create a miniature black hole in your carpet or […]
Forget The Morning Rush With This At-Home Barista
Swinging by your local café for a barista-made flat white or cappuccino during your morning commute is part of a daily ritual for many of us. However, doing this during the rush of getting in to the office can put a bit of a damper on what should be a relaxing moment. For those who […]
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Some Very Good Names to Remember
What’s in a name? Well, considering many of our given or nicknames, they may seem pretty ordinary and, dare I say it, arbitrary. But there is much more to names than we give them credit for. Even ‘Davo’ from down at the pub has not just got a name, he’s got a great name as […]
As Economies Tank, Luxury Bags Are An Unlikely Favourite
The world sits on the precipice of the largest cost of living crisis our generation has ever seen. On the very edge of this cliff is a gorgeous Hermes Faubourg Birkin bag and it’s just sold for $320,000 at an auction at Christie’s. It’s not even noteworthy. The year before a Hermes Faubourg Birkin broke […]
The Transcendence Of Terroir
Recently I went to the Central Otago region for a new vehicle launch and a couple of my colleagues were very excited – and not just about driving the new car: ‘Oo, when we get some time off we should go and try some of the local Pinot Noir!’ Of course, I thought that was […]
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The Quick And Easy Way to Tone Up This Summer
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 […]
A Hairy Tale: The History Of Movember’s Early Years
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, […]
The Best In Tech This Summer
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 […]
Ep.73 – The Future Of Property Prices And Leadership
Real estate might well be up there with politics and religion when it comes to divisive dinner party conversations, but of course it’s something most of us have a relationship with, whether you be a tenant, landlord or homeowner or all of the above. Few people have had as much experience in the industry as […]
Ep.9 – Architect Of The Four Day Week Talks Global Implications
Innovator, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Andrew Barnes has made a career of market-changing innovation and industry digitisation. Most recently, in New Zealand, Andrew triggered a revolution of the entire fiduciary and legal services industries, and the transformation he has led as the founder of Perpetual Guardian has positive implications both locally and globally as evidenced by […]
Ep.115 – Brook Macdonald – Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
A little over a year ago, champion New Zealand downhill mountain biker, Brook MacDonald lay in agony, semi-paralysed and unable to feel his legs on a Quebec mountain for five hours, waiting for a helicopter to arrive. Brook had sustained a serious spinal injury when he crashed during his first practice run at the World […]
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