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Latest Issue – Winter 2025
Sofa So Good
A sofa isn’t just a piece of furniture, it’s the soft and supple backbone of your home. It’s where you collapse after a long day, where you binge-watch your questionable TV choices, where guests politely perch before sinking in and overstaying their welcome and where you can make cash deposits […]
Growing Success With Trish Adams: Director at Ray White Synergy Realty
How do you define effective leadership? Effective leadership for me involves setting an example and following through in what you say you will do, providing a vision and inspiring others while always maintaining integrity. Over time, it has evolved to what is best for the business is making sure I […]
The Navy SEAL of HR: Lisa Oakley on High-Stakes Leadership Without the Fluff
When a crisis overwhelms your business, and the light at the end of the tunnel seems to be getting further away, there is one person you can call Lisa Oakley. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources and health and safety across corporate giants like Air New […]
Growing Success With Joanna Hoeft, Director at Studio Italia
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership can be defined as the ability to inspire and guide individuals or teams towards achieving common goals. Over time, my understanding of effective leadership has evolved to encompass not just the ability to direct, […]
Sophie Prentice, Executive General Manager EBOS Group Limited
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? I believe effective leadership is about fostering rapid, transformative, and sustainable growth – both personally and professionally – by creating an environment where people feel valued, connected and challenged. My definition of effective leadership has definitely […]
Vanessa Leishman – Chief Risk Officer at AA Insurance
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? My perspective on leadership has evolved a lot over time. Early in my career, I was focused on proving myself – delivering results, building credibility, and trying to be the smartest person in the room. It […]
Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.
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 […]
The Revived Orient Express Set To Roll Through Italy In 2023
Oh man, what a lot of us would get right now for a luxury trip around the most beautiful cities in Europe. A lot of people have already started eyeing 2023 as the year they restart their love affairs with travel (pending the situation at the border) and for those […]
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 […]
Exceptional Design
Ecologically, artistically and aesthetically, exceptional in every way. Sponsored by MINI.
Here’s How MINI Has Become A Cultural Icon
On what appears to be a stereotypically overcast day in the port city of Bristol, people are gathering from all over Europe and beyond to celebrate something they have all in common. In a time that sees people increasingly more fractured from one another, everyone can agree on at least […]
Chanel’s New York Nouveau
Fifth Avenue, New York, has become an even more glittery affair after Chanel has recently planted its très chic footprint with a new flagship dedicated solely to Watches and Fine Jewellery. This isn’t just any boutique—it’s a veritable temple to all things Chanel. Designed by Peter Marino, the space is […]
Unpretentious Style With A Cheery Punch
Photography by Jake Hoare My earliest memories of a car are my mum’s bright orange MINI. In the days before child seats the kids would rattle around in the back without a care. My eldest sister sat her driving test in that car. In those days it was ‘one-and-done’, a […]
The inspiration you need for your next home. Sponsored by G.J. Gardner.
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 […]
Interior Design Inspo: Pure Bliss
Nothing quite oozes luxury than recreating a spa sensation in your own home. Ease the stresses of the day away with considered pieces that add a touch of care and attention to an everyday ritual. Style Tip. If a full tub is out of the question, a statement basin can […]
Passive Design: The Future of Energy-Efficient Building
Passive design is a concept that has been gaining popularity in recent years as people become more conscious about their impact on the environment. It is a way of designing buildings that maximises the use of natural light, wind and temperature to reduce the need for artificial heating and cooling […]
Travel the world the way you want. Sponsored by YOU Travel
A Hot Winter Escape: Sydney and NSW
There’s winter—and then there’s a Sydney winter. That unique Southern Hemisphere phenomenon where the skies stay clear, the water sparkles, and the season becomes less about retreating indoors and more about leaning in to everything the city and its surrounds have to offer. This is not a time for hibernation. […]
Escape to The Islands of Tahiti: Your Ultimate Dream Getaway
Let’s be honest: you’ve probably seen those dreamy Instagram shots of turquoise lagoons and thought, “There’s no way it looks like that in real life.” But guess what? It does. Tahiti isn’t just photogenic—it’s show-stopping, jaw-dropping, and soul-stirring. This is where you go when you’re fed up with work emails, […]
World Class Hospitality On the Way to Dream Destinations Is the Only Way to Travel
There’s something about the notion of sailing the seas and visiting exotic destinations that will move us in ways that local travel simply can’t replicate. And what better way to do this than in the company of world-class hospitality? Luxury cruises of the modern age are far more than just […]
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 […]
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 […]
Auckland 16 February 2018 Gallery
On Friday February 16 M2woman celebrated the success of women in business and opened up the floor for discussion of gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace. Over 250 invited guests descended upon the Pullman Hotel for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Media coverage of our first Journey […]
Journey To Excellence – 28 October 2022 Photo Gallery
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