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Latest Issue – Spring 2026

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 […]

Movies You Gotta Catch Right Now

One Night Only Imagine The Purge but it was about getting laid. That’s my elevator pitch for One Night Only. This is a romantic comedy directed by Will Gluck (Anyone but You, Easy A, Friends With Benefits) where single people are only allowed to have pre-marital sex once a year. […]

The Luminous Elle Fanning

Emerging from childhood roles with remarkable poise, Elle Fanning has grown into one of her generation’s most versatile performers, balancing blockbuster spectacle with intimate, character-driven acting. At just a glance, Elle seems effortlessly luminous. Her talent runs far deeper than just her natural beauty though with her remarkable kindness and […]

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Leading From Every Angle

Kimberley Gargiulo Head of Operations, Transformation and Change at SG Fleet

How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Having a clear view of where we are going and being able to communicate that in a way that brings your teams onboard too. I think it’s important to lead by example and demonstrate the behavior […]

Katrina Troughton – Vice President and Managing Director, Adobe Australia and NZ

How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Over time I have developed a strong belief that leadership is about trust, and about creating space and opportunities so people can unlock their full potential. As a leader, my role isn’t telling people how to […]

Growing Success With Sharyn Catt: Managing Director & Founder at Virtual Blue

How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership is the ability to inspire trust, align people toward a shared vision, and empower them to do their best work. Early in my career, I focused on delivering outcomes and leading from the front. […]

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Best Kept Secrets

Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.

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 […]

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 […]

Unveiling the Perfect Blend at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2023

The Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival is back and bringing us another season of International movie magic. Adding more sparkle to this dazzling event is Spy Valley Wines, the official wine sponsor, back for another year. Spy Valley are truly a team of movie buffs, with some Spy Valley […]

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Home Inspiration

The inspiration you need for your next home.

Interior Inspo: Ice Spice

Turn up the heat this winter with a decadent display of earth, spice and everything nice. A heady mix of cinnamon, tobacco and lashings of dark chocolate make for a sumptuous feast for the senses. Image of the French Flax Linen Bedding Set in Cacao, $290 from Bedthreads Style Tip. […]

Our Favourite Showhome Summer features

As we set into summer and the New Years break, we want to look back through some of the favourite GJ’s showhome summer features. These features will have you imagining how you could be living it up this summer and give you inspiration for some new summer ideas that you […]

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 […]

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Journey To Excellence

Danu Abeysuriya – Using AI To Make Yourself Irreplaceable

Danu Abeysuriya is the founder and CTO of Rush Digital. Under his technical leadership Rush has delivered large scale platforms and applied AI systems used by millions, including software used daily by one in ten New Zealanders. He is known for turning cutting edge research into practical products and for […]

Q&A Panel Discussion: How to Find the Stamina to Succeed

Ali is joined by Peri and Michelle for the panel discussion and gets straight into the takeaways. “You’ve both faced very stressful moments where it’s make or break. What’s in your toolkit that gives you the stamina to keep going?” Peri doesn’t hesitate. “For me it’s all about energy.” She […]

James Laughlin – How To Be A Better Negotiator

James Laughlin is a high performance leadership strategist and executive coach based in Christchurch. A seven time world champion musician, he coaches elite teams and senior leaders, including work with Canterbury Rugby. He hosts the Lead On Purpose podcast and translates mindset science into practical leadership tools. Ali Harper gives […]

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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 […]