Developing Leadership, Resilience
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Editor’s Letter – Spring 2026 Issue
I suspect that billions of dollars and a lot of Tuesday afternoons have gone into countless therapy sessions around the world to offer up the same great revelation. That a lot of people have unresolved father or mother or sometimes both issues. There’s probably a lot in it. We are […]
Raiders of the lost arch
Arches are one of the most over-flogged design trends of the decade. So why does Melbourne’s award-magnet Thomas Street Residence make them look like the future? Oh the arch. Somewhere around 2019 it escaped from architecture school, got itself a TikTok account and has spent the years since flogging itself […]
How To Become A Better Negotiator
Thirty years in technology sales have taught Sita Proud that negotiation is not a boardroom event. It is a mindset, and women are better equipped for it than they think. Sita Proud learned to negotiate at about ten years old, in a saree shop in India, watching her mother commit […]
Leading in the Light
Jo Stansfield has the kind of CV that could make even the most accomplished leaders blush. Spark, PwC, Vodafone, Kiwibank, Auckland Transport, and Fortysouth, where, as Chief Operating Officer, she sits inside one of New Zealand’s most important behind-the-scenes infrastructure businesses. But the story behind it is not one of […]
Natasha Callister – Chief Commercial Officer at MTF
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? I believe strong leaders foster a culture of excellence, bring grit and unwavering determination and get everyone swimming in the same direction. You’ve got to be outwardly focused so putting the team and organisation above yourself. […]
Scale with Heart
Dawn Engelbrecht is no stranger to building scale. She grew a six-child after-school programme into 183 locations with 58 franchisees in New Zealand and branches in Australia, Canada, England, Ireland and South Africa caring for over 9,000 children a day, then brought that experience to Kitchen Studio, where she now […]
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SPICY CHORIZO & LENTIL STEW
Another one-pot wonder! This dish is great with some buttery, crusty bread — we usually have a big green salad/slaw with it too. We also love it on toasted Vogel’s with fried or poached eggs for brunch or weekend brekkie. SERVES 6 2 tbsp canola oil 3 chorizo sausages, chopped […]
Wharekauhau Country Estate: A Rugged Haven of Luxury and Nature
Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Wairarapa’s Palliser Bay, Wharekauhau Country Estate embodies a dreamy fusion of luxury, relaxation, and nature. The 3,000-acre property, named “place of knowledge” in te reo Māori, provides discerning travelers with the ultimate Kiwi getaway, combining a warm, personalized service with the untamed beauty of […]
HAND-MIXED CHILLI & LIME ICE CREAM
This is SO EASY! A summer smash — and also excellent in winter. This is another fine example of chilli getting busy with sweetness and fruitiness. MAKES ABOUT 500ML 190g icing sugar 4 limes 2 fresh habaneros 450ml cream (or crème fraîche) Note Pour some boiling water into a small […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Showhome Spotlight – Rose Manor Magic
The Marlborough GJ team’s new showhome, ‘Rose Manor Magic’ is a stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom family home that ticks all the boxes. This custom design boasts 221.6 square metres of space with features like the separate lounge/media room, large open plan living area and the serene master suite being some of […]
Subdivide and Build Brilliance
GJ’s West Auckland new showhome ‘Tasteful in Te Atatu’ showcases a successful subdivide and build project. The GJ’s team effectively worked with the developer to subdivide their 800m2 section into 4 lots, keeping their original home and building 3 new spacious, two storey homes.The showhome is positioned at the front […]
Summer Living Inspo
Green Machine 1. Resene Ciderhouse, $5 from Resene ColorShops | 2. Pot $189 from Green with Envy | 3. Chair $6480 from Tim Webber | 4. Pool towel by Autumn Sonata, $239 from Everyday Needs | 5. Print by Anouk van Cleef, POA from The Poster Club | 6. Table […]
Building & Maintaining Resilience
Cynthia Hunefeld – Building Resilience Through Science, Humour and Purpose Cynthia Hunefeld, founder of Evithe Biotechnology and an award-winning scientist, has dedicated her work to creating groundbreaking plant-based treatments for inflammation. At the Journey to Excellence event, she stood before the audience and said, “I just flew back from the […]
Using AI To Make Yourself Irreplaceable
Danu Abeysuriya – Accelerating Humans in the Age of AI Danu Abeysuriya, founder and CTO of Rush Digital, walked on stage with a grin and immediately broke the ice. “When Andre asked me what order I wanted to go in, I really, in hindsight, following the Syrian hostage negotiator was […]
Movement as the Language of Resilience
Mariele Klering – Movement as the Language of Resilience Mariele Klering stood on the Journey to Excellence stage to share a deeply personal story about resilience. But she quickly made it clear that this was not going to be a theoretical discussion. “What do you do when thinking stops helping? […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Friday 26 October Forum Gallery
Our 3rd Journey to Excellence in pictures…
Friday 18 October 2019 Journey to Excellence Gallery Part 1
Over 600 engaged people joined us at the M2woman Journey to Excellence forum on 18 October at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. Tania Domett from CoGo Research set the scene with her in-depth keynote, before Jason Reynolds from Quantum Movement shared some insights for building a great company culture. Debi […]
Journey To Excellence – 28 October 2022 Photo Gallery
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