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Latest Issue – Spring 2026
Smart Skin Beauty Picks for Spring
From AI-powered styling to cellular-level skincare, the new era of beauty is a testament to technological advances. From cult reformulations to category-first innovations, these are the launches redefining what’s worth your attention this season. 1. Cult Classic The evolution of the globally loved icon, Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base+, […]
What’s On
At the 2026 Met Gala Joey King wore a custom Miu Miu tulle column dress embellished with cascading silver crystals, featuring a pink leather halter neckline and pink georgette train inspired by the iconic Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2010 collection. She finished the look with light pink satin mules. Gigi Hadid […]
A Fast No Is Sometimes the Kindest Answer
If there were an Olympic sport for politely following up proposals, I’d quietly fancy my chances of making the podium. One of the more unexpected lessons I’ve learnt since starting my own consultancy is that some of the biggest projects I’ve ever “won” have never actually begun. Most new opportunities […]
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 […]
Order in Chaos – Kristy Brown’s Journey to Leading One of ANZ’s Largest Tech Partners.
Fusion5 is a big ship. It began as a small Wellington venture and has grown into a trans-Tasman technology services company of around a thousand people. It implements core platforms, runs managed services, integrates data so decisions move faster, and is increasingly known for getting AI out of slide decks […]
Winning on the Same Team
Alaina Luxmoore and Heather Polaschek of RUSH have spent years navigating industries that have not always made space for women. What they have been a part of building together showcases what genuine support in leadership actually looks like. Alaina Luxmoore is Director of Marketing at RUSH, Aotearoa’s leading digital design […]
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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 […]
SPICY CHORIZO & LENTIL STEW
Another one-pot wonder! This dish is great with some buttery, crusty bread — we usually have a big green salad/slaw with it too. We also love it on toasted Vogel’s with fried or poached eggs for brunch or weekend brekkie. SERVES 6 2 tbsp canola oil 3 chorizo sausages, chopped […]
Everywhere to Eat This Summer
What’s On the Board The new seasonal menu has landed at Jervois Steak House, celebrating the best and freshest produce of spring and summer. New dishes include a Savannah rib eye on the bone (a new cut, perfect for sharing), a black tiger prawn cocktail with Marie Rose, avocado and […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Healthy Homes in NZ – H1 Code Changes
The MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) ensures building codes are updated to ensure continual improvement of homes in New Zealand. In 2021 significant code changes were made to the building code, in order improve the energy efficiency of new homes. This , represents the biggest energy efficiency changes […]
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 […]
Beautiful and Bespoke
With ultra-contemporary styling and everything you could wish for in a floorplan, this large GJs home has raised the benchmark for family living. This pavilion-style custom showhome titled ‘Bespoke in Brooklands’ by GJ’s Taranaki boasts 250m2 of luxury, with carefully thought-out spaces that don’t miss any details. While this custom […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
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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