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Good Enough For The Bachelor: Your Next Holiday Is At A Volcano In A Jungle
If you were after a more tropical stay why not make it in a five-star jungle estate. One incredible stay you won’t forget in a hurry is the Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal in the jungles of Costa Rica. The resort is hidden within the 30,000-acre expanse of Arenal […]
How To Become A C-Suite Leader
Redundancies at 28, a $60 million lawsuit at 29, and a home baking roster she is not on: Skills Consulting Group CEO Rosanne Graham on what the path to the top actually looks like. Before the career history came the baking story. Graham is a single parent of five children, […]
Undone By Bath Time
Jacqlin Richards on why you can hold a boardroom together, yet bath time still breaks you – and how to change that. Jacqlin Richards is a Parenting Alchemist and mother of two, who has been recognised as a Women Changing the World Gold Award recipient. Here, the founder of the […]
The Building Blocks of Leadership
Sara Johnson leads one of the biggest trade-facing businesses in the country as CEO of ITM, New Zealand’s largest independent building supply network. On paper, the scale is substantial: a co-operative of more than 90 stores nationwide, backed by 26 Frame & Truss plants, serving everyone from local builders to […]
The Standards We Keep
For Catherine Goodwin, leadership is not about preserving a family legacy unchanged. It is about earning the right to carry it forward – knowing which standards should endure, having the courage to challenge those that should not, and creating enough space for the next generation to do things differently and […]
Leadership Beyond Job Title
Jodie King is the Chief People Officer at One New Zealand, and leads a team responsible for the culture, capability and performance of circa 2,500 employees, while also helping steer one of the company’s boldest ambitions to become one of the most AI-enabled telcos in the world. It is a […]
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Sanctuary In The City
Hidden away in the busting heart of Auckland, an urban retreat awaits at the Luxe Spa at Pullman, where you can drop the to-do lists, meeting requests, and all those other things that add to the stress of daily life for a moment of tranquil reprieve. But the Luxe Spa […]
A Taste of Harmony in the Heart of Auckland
From the moment you step off the cobbled lane into the rough-hewn mass punctuated with a constellation of sleek, irregularly-shaped windows, it’s clear that The Hotel Britomart is much, much more than just your regular city hotel. It seems its creators – the same folks that curated the heritage precinct […]
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 […]
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Showhome Summer Showdown
With summer now here, we’ve found some of the best spots to relax and enjoy the sunshine. So if you’re looking for a spot to soak in the summer sun, which of these stunning G.J. Gardner showhomes would you choose? Desert Romance If you’re seeking the warm summery vibes then […]
Home Sweet Office
Chances are that if you haven’t fully returned to the office, there is growing pressure to do so. Commutes are back, desks are filling up, and the kitchen table is being reclaimed for actual dinners. But even with the push toward corporate normality, there’s still strong merit in having a […]
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 […]
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? […]
M2woman Journey To Excellence May 2024 – Executive Summary
In today’s rapidly changing world, finding a moment of calm and clarity is invaluable. The recent M2woman Journey to Excellence event provided just that—an afternoon filled with thoughtful keynotes, engaging insights, and meaningful networking opportunities. Our editorial director opened the event with a reflection on how far we’ve come since […]
Peri Drysdale – Building and Maintaining Resilience
Peri Drysdale is the founder of Snowy Peak and Untouched World, and the founder of the Untouched World Foundation. She built a global knitwear business from a home start, pioneered possum merino innovation, and grew a brand recognised internationally for quality and sustainability. She is a long standing advocate for […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Journey to Excellence – 7 May 2021 Gallery
Journey to Excellence is a half-day forum that focuses on diversity and inclusion. The speakers will be unpacking what diversity and inclusion mean, how they aid in improving company culture and creates high performing teams. Learn more about our upcoming event here. Events You Should Attend Buy Now Buy Now […]
Journey To Excellence – 26 May 2023 Photo Gallery
M2woman Journey to Excellence, with Craigs Investment Partners brought to you by Auckland City BMW, East Auckland BMW, Charles Heidsieck, Spy Valley Wines, SRW, and Tax Management New Zealand brought together a wide range of industry leaders, professionals, and change-makers to explore the realms of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) […]
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 […]
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