Hey, I thought we were supposed to be aiming for gender equality with women? Yet it turns out that they live about three years or so longer than us on average – plus they get ten more years without their skin ageing. To be fair, on the whole women spend a heap more time and […]
Winkl is quickly disrupting one of our most clunky and inflexible industries – the mattress sector. Expensive offerings, slow delivery times and an old school shopping experience prompted ex–KPMG business strategist, Simon Sheterline, to change things up, and not only is he helping the New Zealand market sleep a whole lot easier, but he is […]
The app that, arguably above all others, has transformed the way we consume and interact with the news is falling into a new set of hands for the first time since its inception. The man often referred simply by his Twitter handle, @jack (full name; Jack Dorsey), announced that he would be leaving his post […]
Founded in 1969 in Houston, Texas, the Southern rock-blues-boogie band, ZZ Top, has reigned supreme as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. With 15 studio albums, a raft of awards and a fan-base that continuously stay devoted to the hard-rockers, ZZ Top are very, very hard to beat. Synonymous with long white […]
One of Director Alex Garland’s most standout scenes in Civil War had to be the raid on the White House. It felt visceral and real. On set to help make that happen was Iraq War Veteran Ray Mendoza as an advisor. As they shot the film Mendoza enraptured Garland with his war stories, one in […]
Let’s get the obvious out of the way, this is an extremely pleasant place to be. The car welcomes you like a prince into unlimited luxury. Understatement is the name of the game here, it’s a classically British car which wraps brawn with exquisite tailoring. Beautiful stitched leather integrates seamlessly with alcantara and combination of […]
Toyota New Zealand loaned writer Tim Warren a smoky blue 2024 Toyota Prado Adventure to go and have a good Kiwi summer. He did that and we are publishing Tim’s exploits progressively. Read on and enjoy! Time to go windsurfing. I don’t own one, but my good friend Bob does. We rummage his storage unit, […]
Nothing says luxury quite like the all new Rolls-Royce Phantom that’s hit our fair shores. It comes with Full Canadel Panelling in Open Pore Rosewood and the dash is a sight to behold with its Metropolitan Skyline Gallery and Bespoke Clock. I have a hard time calling anyone getting into this car “passengers” so let’s […]
Every year, teams of mates get together to challenge the Oxfam Trailwalker and push themselves to their limits while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Taranaki countryside. The goal is to walk either 50km or 100km and get the whole team across the line in less than 36 hours. Along the way, the teams […]
I have to confess that I haven’t yet seen Shadow in the Cloud, the 2020 World War II action horror film directed by New Zealander Roseanne Lian and starring Chloë Grace. There is no good reason for this as it actually looks really cool. Well, unless you count Covid’s momentary impact on cinematic movie releases […]
Say the word ‘sommelier’ and we automatically think of a restauranteur with an extremely strong knowledge of wine. But in France, sommelier just means ‘waiter’ as they don’t really separate food and wine, seeing them as all part of the same dining experience. A Master Sommelier, however, is something quite different as they have passed […]
At first glance you wouldn’t know it, but Bernard Arnault is the world’s luxury taste-maker. He won’t be flashing you with ridiculous fashion statements and blingy rings any time soon though. “All that interests me is promoting my brands, never myself,” he once said. This unassuming facade hides his acumen at pulling small brands out […]
The Suicide Squad Don’t mistake The Suicide Squad for its dead on arrival predecessor, this one’s got “The” in the title! Maybe they could swap it out for an “A” at the beginning next time. Perhaps “the” should be underlined, as this could be the definitive team of misfits that define the series going forward. […]
If Rolls-Royce was a superhero, Black Badge would be its dark and brooding alter ego. Not entirely evil perse, but with a sardonic and cutting edge. At it seems that Rolls-Royce clientele is lapping up this drive on the wilder side with 27% of the Rolls-Royce commissions donning the Black Badge and its infinity symbol. […]
In ode to the annals of Greek mythology, where Daedalus crafted his intricate maze, Rolls-Royce engineers have woven their own complex masterpiece, the Arcadia Droptail. This chariot, not of the sun but of the roads, is not just a nod to the pastoral utopia of Arcadia but a technical odyssey that would make even Hephaestus, […]
Imagine for a moment, the earliest of prehistoric times, when our ancestors sat around the glow of a campfire and stared up at the mesmerising dance of stars in the night sky. As they sat huddled together, eyes fixed on the celestial canvas above, a question echoed through the ages: What lies beyond those […]
Kia Mau Festival 2025 30 May – 14 June, Wellington Aotearoa’s biennial contemporary Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana and Indigenous arts festival Kia Mau returns to Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui from 30 May – 14 June 2025, marking its 10th anniversary and the 8th iteration of the festival. Setting the stage for two […]
JessB is the type of artist that you just can’t ignore. Defined and dynamic, her poetic, witty and heart-felt lyrics to her highly-acclaimed rap songs act as a breath of fresh air that resonate on multiple levels. Since her break-through debut single in 2017, ‘Soul Free’, and her number of acclaimed projects, Jess has certainly […]
In my career as a writer for M2, I’ve had the opportunity to talk to some pretty rad people. Conor Mason of UK alt-rock band, Nothing But Thieves, though, takes-the-bloody-biscuit. Hands-down. A punch-the-air moment, for sure. For the first time ever, the hugely successful UK alt-rock collective CAME down to these shores to play to […]
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 […]
M2 brings you its top watch picks in a series featuring the best of this year’s luxury timepiece releases – The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC240. A special edition brought out to celebrate 140 years since the creation of the company that would become Seiko. This Grand Seiko Spring Drive chronograph SBGC240 may be […]
One moment it is a beautiful sunny day, the next there are freezing winds and slashing rain; we call this bizarre weather pattern; ‘spring’. Yet, when there is warm sunshine with light rain falling at the same time; we call that ‘spring’ too. It’s confusing that two completely different types of weather have the same […]
The recent pandemic reaction closed borders all over the world removing global travel as an outlet option for discretionary income. This has meant people with means have had to look elsewhere for something to spend the money they had budgeted for experiential consumption as opposed to those funds earmarked for developing more purely financial returns. […]
There are two kinds of people in the world; those that like sweet, and those that like savoury. I definitely prefer to enjoy the umami delights that foods like mushrooms and game can deliver over the pleasures of chocolate every day of the week (and twice on Sundays!) Plus, if you are like me and […]
If the ‘Speed’ era Keanu Reeves came up to you right now and shouted in your face; ‘Pop Quiz; what is it that you like about wine?!’ What would you answer? Well, it probably might take you a few moments to recover from the shock of seeing Keanu so young again – and the fact […]
Skydiving record breaker Steve Gregor is quick to point out that he is not an adrenaline junky, but trusts in the systems, the gear and the process around the sport that he had dedicated a big part of his life to. Every one of these systems was tested to the limit when he and Brent […]
From emergency operations control for the New Zealand Police to building several businesses, Ash has a passion for innovation and helping people achieve their dreams and success. An engineer by profession, Ash built up one of the country’s most respected cloud service’s agency before realising a long-standing dream of building a modern, stylish entertainment and […]
Dr. Hannah Wells juggles life as a medical researcher in the field of biotech engineering and a champion triathlete. Hannah shares with us her lockdown routine, how she juggles both lives and her tips for staying focused and disciplined in any situation. Watch More Videos
Her career has included working with Mi5, managing the information security for the London 2012 Olympic Games, and a stint with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Hilary has a wealth of experience overseeing digital business transformation and information security in challenging environments. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Kordia Group, a provider […]
The Nesian Network is where Māori and Pasifika business professionals connect. They believe in thriving individuals, businesses, & leadership in order to uplift whānau, fānau and communities, as well as the next generation. Created by Māori & Pasifika for Māori & Pasifika to encourage collaboration, create new business opportunities and celebrate success. Indiyah Beckmannflay, Kristin […]
Rob is the Founder and Managing Partner at Hillfarrance Venture Capital and an entrepreneur-turned-VC who has been investing at the frontiers of enterprise technology since 2014. Prior to creating Hillfarrance, Rob was the Founding Partner of one of Los Angeles’ most active enterprise software venture funds, Stage Venture Partners. Rob spoke at the M2 Summit, […]
M2 magazine presents
HOW THE BEST ARE USING AI TO SUCCEED
