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You Do Yuzu
Auckland’s social set recently descended upon The Shy Guy to usher in the “Summer of Sour,” celebrating the debut of the BATCHED Lychee & Yuzu Sour. The venue, a private members’ club known for its velvet-lined luxury and a “no-photography” rule that usually keeps its secrets safe, made a rare […]
10 Places To Visit Close To Home
Early in January, I was innocently scrolling my phone when the algorithm served me an article outlining ‘20 Places to Visit in 2026.’ Fascinating, I thought: I love places. Clicking on the link, I found a slew of luxurious, far-flung destinations, the kind I’d be lucky to visit once in […]
Own Nothing? Welcome to Technofeudalism
Digital life is monitored and exploited by Big Tech, with every interaction benefiting the companies that control algorithms and harvest our data. Yanis Varoufakis’ concept of technofeudalism highlights the illusion of freedom and the concentration of wealth. The essay encourages us to challenge this system and envision digital spaces that […]
Sita Proud, Fractional Chief Sales Officer at Volo
With over three decades of experience in sales leadership, Sita Proud knows what it takes to lead with impact. From building high-performing teams to navigating uncertainty with resilience, she’s mastered the art of balancing authority with inclusivity. How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over […]
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 […]
Growing Success With Jennifer Whittle: Director of Communication and Engagement at New Zealand Green Building Council
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? It’s important to enjoy what you do, why you do it and be generous in sharing with your teams. They’ve been recruited for a reason and so empowering each team member with enough information to understand […]
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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 […]
SPICED FISH TACOS
In LA, most of the fish tacos you’ll find are ‘Baja style’, named after Baja (BA-HA) California in Mexico. They’re made with deep-fried battered fish. However, when we were in Tulum on Mexico’s east coast near the end of our taco odyssey, we had some incredible tacos made with grilled […]
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 […]
The inspiration you need for your next home. Sponsored by G.J. Gardner.
Living Interior Inspiration: Old School
Turn back time with a twist on old favourites. Toeing the line of kitschy and cool, retro forms, vintage textiles and a palette of cobalt, tobacco and walnut brings personality to any room. Image of the Manade 2 Fabric collection by Casamance, available at James Dunlop Textiles 1. Resene Daredevil, […]
This Marvelous Multi-unit Manukau Showhome Is Perfect No Matter Who You Are
For New Zealand to address its needs for more public housing, it needs to move in the way of medium-density homes. Townhouse developments allow for a better utilisation of land close to cities and popular neighbourhood areas. GJ’s experience, creativity and smart designs ensure they can create medium density developments […]
Interior Design Inspo – Of The Earth
Nature knows best and what better way to embrace the seasonal shift than to look to pieces that draw inspiration from flora and fauna. Image of the Songbird wallpaper in Teal, $499 per roll from Emma Hayes 1. Resene She’ll Be Right, $5 from Resene ColorShops | 2. […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Become A C-Suite Leader
Naomi Ballantyne – Defining C-Suite Leadership with Substance Over Status She opened with humour. “I’m retired, so this might be my last chance to speak to an audience like this before Chat GTP takes over from me,” she said. “I am also grateful for the chance to get out of […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
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 […]
Friday 15 February 2019 Forum Gallery
Friday 15 February, 2019 Cordis Hotel, Auckland> The Panelists Vanessa Sorenson Enterprise Director at Microsoft Vanessa has more than two decades’ experience in the New Zealand tech sector. She joined Microsoft New Zealand in 2017 as Enterprise Director, overseeing a large portfolio of business customers and sales teams after a […]
How to Lead A Multi-Generational Workforce – Laurent Sylvester
Laurent Sylvestre’s engaging mix of humour and heartfelt sincerity provided fresh insights into leading a multi-generational workforce, a topic that hits home in today’s diverse workplaces. Laurent’s journey to founding The Human Perspective started on April 1, 2020. No, it wasn’t an April Fool’s joke—it was a mission with a […]
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