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Latest Issue – Spring 2026
Leading Change
Bindi Norwell runs New Zealand’s largest primary healthcare network with an innovator’s impatience and an operator’s discipline. A profile of a leader who decided early what kind of boss she’d never be. “Early on, I felt like I had to be the expert in the room, I needed to be […]
The Day of Departure
I recently got the notion in my head that a road trip was needed. Whether it was too much rosé or too many rounds of NZ edition Monopoly that influenced me, I can’t be sure, but I chose the grand and glorious heights of New Plymouth for this soirée. I […]
We Asked The Experts How To Succeed And Thrive
Host Joy Reid gathered Di Foster, Robyn Galloway, Andrew Nicol and Rosanne Graham for a closing kōrero on apologies, imposter syndrome, fruit salad, and why nobody should aim to win 100 per cent of a negotiation. Joy Reid opened by confessing she had scribbled Rosanne Graham’s ten lessons “on scraps […]
How Curiosity Shapes a Leader – Hannah Walton’s Metlifecare Journey
People often talk about leadership in terms of scale. The size of a business. The size of a transformation. The size of a mandate. But for Hannah Walton, the most meaningful measure is not scale at all. It is the human experience behind the numbers. It is how older New […]
Business Is Better Because of People
Samantha Stewart runs a 45-year-old import and distribution business with a philosophy borrowed from the sports field, a bell named Tinker, and a firm belief that the art of leadership is to let others shine. “People are quick to say business would be easier without people,” says Samantha Stewart, General […]
Growing Success With Summer Collins: Chief AI & Data Director at One NZ
How do you define effective leadership? Effective leadership, to me, is about creating an environment where people feel safe to challenge the status quo and explore new ideas. Early in my career at Air New Zealand, I experienced this firsthand during a time when innovation was truly encouraged. It gave […]
Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.
How To Make This Gujarati Chicken Curry
The Gujarati classic chicken curry. A dish often served when the family come together to share a meal. A classic Sunday lunch served with hot roti (rotli). Serves: 4 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (1kg), cut into pieces 3 tablespoons oil 5 whole […]
Vines and Vision: Emily Gaspard-Clark on Winemaking and Innovation
As the Winemaker for Spy Valley, Emily Gaspard-Clark has continued a legacy of innovative winemaking techniques and a deep respect for the terroir. In 2019, Emily’s talents were recognised nationally when she clinched the prestigious title of Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year. This accolade not only celebrated […]
5 Perfect Spy Valley Wine Pairings for your Next Celebration
If you are in need of some wine-pairing inspiration for your next celebration, look no further than the wines that we, and Spy Valley, are most excited about… Whatever you put on the table for your next special occassion, whether it’s a Champagne brunch, a sit-down three-course affair, or something […]
Style
Lou Doillon And The Baignoire
For her 18th birthday, Lou Doillon was gifted a very special piece of jewellery by her mother, Jane Birkin: a Cartier Baignoire watch. Two decades later, the French artist turns the tables, lending her poise to celebrate its milestone. Cartier unveils two stunning new renditions of the Baignoire watch. […]
The Noire Narrative
In the labyrinthine alleyways of Paris, where the past lingers like the aroma of a well-aged Bordeaux is where the Noire collection by Silk&Steel finds its muse. Under the creative helm of Sarah Cotterall, the brand has always offered pieces that are as much a narrative as they are adornment […]
Office Chic – Style To Slay in the Boardroom With
For Spring/Summer 2026, CAMILLA AND MARC explores the quiet power of presence… to slay in the boardroom. I would never have guessed that their latest line was inspired by the contemplative traditions of Shinto purity rituals, Komuso monks and the architectural interplay of concealment and reveal. But I could definitely […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Q & A with August & Co Design interior designer Hayley Dryland – Designing Luxury That Lasts
For Hayley Dryland, timeless design isn’t just a bit of marketing buzz, it’s the foundation of every project she takes on at August & Co. She’s not interested in ripping out a bathroom because a tile has fallen out of fashion and is a hue or two out of favour […]
Cuddle Up With Togo
Exclusively available from Ligne Roset showrooms till the end of 2023 The Togo Toile du Peintre is a limited edition celebration of 50 years of artistic reflections of limitless possibilities. Since 1973 the Togo has been a popular piece of home decor appearing in 1,500,000 homes in 72 countries. […]
Making Your Home Design Unique To You
G.J. Gardner has an extensive range of home plans to suit all kinds of families and lifestyles. What makes them different, however, is GJ’s plans give you real flexibility as they are designed using a system that allows them to be easily modified, without incurring huge expense, making your home […]
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 […]
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 […]
My Career Path To Becoming A Professional Director – June McCabe
June McAbe’s keynote covered her extensive career journey, highlighting a pivotal moment in 1994 that set her on the path to governance. “It’s about taking risks and seizing opportunities,” she explained, underscoring the importance of being adaptable in an ever-changing world. For those aspiring to governance roles, June recommended reading […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Journey to Excellence – 14 February 2020 Gallery
2020 marks the beginning of the third year in which M2woman hosts its Journey to Excellence Forum, discussing the key values of Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion. On Friday the 14th of February, we commenced our eighth event after hosting over 2,000 women in the past two years. The Great Room […]
Auckland Friday 15 June Gallery
On Friday 15 June 2018 M2woman continued the conversation on gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace. Over 200 invited guests descended upon the Pullman Hotel for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Here’s the official photographs from the event:
Wellington Friday 8 June Gallery
On Friday 8 June 2018, M2woman continued the discussion on gender diversity and equality in the workplace. Over 100 invited guests descended upon Te Papa New Zealand for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Here’s the official photographs from the event:
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