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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Redesigning Infrastructure and Leadership in New Zealand
When talking to Tracey Ryan, you quickly get the sense she has lived several careers in one lifetime. Chief Executive of Aurecon New Zealand, she sits at the intersection of engineering, infrastructure and national strategy, but her story starts a long way from project boards and government forums. It begins […]
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 […]
The Standards We Keep
For Catherine Goodwin, leadership is not about preserving a family legacy unchanged. It is about earning the right to carry it forward – knowing which standards should endure, having the courage to challenge those that should not, and creating enough space for the next generation to do things differently and […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Christchurch, It’s Time You Got Your Morning Rave In This Friday
There was a time when raves were exclusively a night time activity, preferably on a Friday night. But who says fun should be relegated to after work. Why not start the day right and get energised for the rest of what the workday has to bring with a Morning Rave […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Interior Design Inspo: Farm to Table
Get your 5+ a day with a good helping of objects inspired by the spoils of the earth. Cheerful and vibrant, have a little fun with this zesty trend that trades classic florals for fruits and veggies. Style Tip. Perfect for an early autumn dinner spread, dress a table end […]
Your Home Your Way
Your home should be your own oasis designed as a sanctuary for you to relax, unwind and enjoy. Therefore ensuring you’re home reflects yourself both in practical needs and aesthetic is highly important. While you can do many things to alter and adjust your home to work for you, […]
Interior Inspo: Clean Cut
Sleek, clean lines meet refined raw materials for a look that’s been dubbed “Quiet Luxury”. Organic elements are realized in curvilinear and structural silhouettes, all in a subdued sea of neutrals. Style Tip: Add interest to an understated palette through a varied mix of textures and fabrics. Image of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Using AI To Make Yourself Irreplaceable
Danu Abeysuriya – Accelerating Humans in the Age of AI Danu Abeysuriya, founder and CTO of Rush Digital, walked on stage with a grin and immediately broke the ice. “When Andre asked me what order I wanted to go in, I really, in hindsight, following the Syrian hostage negotiator was […]
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