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Latest Issue – Spring 2026
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 […]
Where is the AI ROI?
We are living through the oddest phase of the AI story so far: everyone is using it, almost nobody can prove it is working, and the technology itself has quietly changed underneath us. A day in Christchurch with nine speakers made sense of it. There is a peculiar contradiction sitting […]
The Loop Is You
Eighty-two per cent of New Zealand businesses now use AI. Almost none of them can feel it. Expert speakers at the M2 AI Summit in Auckland spent a day explaining why the missing ingredient is not the machine. Here is the state of play, courtesy of the Productivity Propelled report […]
Crystal McKeown – Director, Ray White Te Atatu
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Over time, my understanding of effective leadership has evolved from focusing primarily on task-oriented management to a deeper appreciation of emotional intelligence and relationship-building. Early on, I might have thought it was about clear direction and […]
Roseanne Way – General Manager, Operations at Kindercare Learning Centres
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership, to me, means empowering others to achieve their full potential while working towards a common goal. Over time, I’ve come to realise that leadership is not just about achieving results but also about creating […]
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 […]
Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.
Behind the Super Exclusive Club The Famous Booze And Shmooze At
The rich and famous have to let their hair down somewhere without getting mobbed. The Soho House caters to this very specific need, offering an oasis from the riff raff. It’s at this club with its very own designer furniture that Megan and Harry would frequent during their dating phase. […]
Chasing the Gold Standard in Wine
Spy Valley Wines might seem like they have a penchant for a bit of mystery what with being tucked away in an obscure part of the world Down Under in seeming cahoots with a spy base no less, but since putting their roots down in the depths of the Waihopai […]
Honing Her Craft
Widely respected winemaker, Wendy Stuckey has spent years honing her craft and refining her gifted palate around the globe, and today can be found championing the Spy Valley Wines style deep in the Waihopa Valley as their Chief Winemaker. M2woman sat down with Wendy to get an insight into the […]
Style
Prada: The Infinite Present
Inside the Deposito at Fondazione Prada, Milan we got our first look at the Prada Spring/Summer 2025 Womenswear fashion show. The theme this time was the Infinite Present. We exist in an era of extreme information, immersed in a constant stream of content. Our consumption of the infinite panorama offered […]
Upcycling with Suki Waterhouse
Miu Miu has launched its new Upcycled collection. Any marks of ageing and the passing of time are celebrated. In this way the entire wardrobe is infused with the meaning and history of its past owners. Finished by hand, no two garments are the same in the collection. In the […]
Wunderfully Puff & Raising the Bar on Fashion
Best Foot Forward Creative Director Sarah Street has amplified her voice in the local footwear market with a captivating exploration into proportion and balance with her latest collection from Bronwyn. Collection Four is a meticulously curated release of minimalist pieces focusing on boots alongside flats, marking the brand’s first foray […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
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 […]
Designed to Work for 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. So, whether you […]
Our Four Favourite Home Designs in NZ Right Now
With our beautiful summer currently in full swing we have decided to highlight some of our favourite spots where you can kick back, relax and just enjoy the sunshine! So if you’re a summer lover and looking for somewhere new to call home, feel free to get some inspiration and […]
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 […]
How to Build Personal & Team Resilience – Hannah McQueen
At the M2woman Journey to Excellence event, Hannah McQueen, the founder of Enable Me, took the stage to share her journey from financial frustration to helping thousands of Kiwis conquer their mortgages and build wealth. Her story is one of resilience, innovation, and a fair bit of Kiwi ingenuity. It […]
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 […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Journey to Excellence – 20 November 2020 Gallery
Diversity & InclusioN + ESG This forum discusses the issues that matter. Experts share experiences, advice and the latest insights. Learn More The Importance of Companies Understanding Their ESG Metrics for Investors and Stakeholders. Learn More The Connection Between Physical, Mental & Business Performance. Learn More […]
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 […]
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