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Beauty hotlist – Spring’s Freshest Drops
Spring’s freshest drops are centred on glow-giving rituals to heal, restore and reawaken the senses. 1. Luxe Escape In collaboration with Australian fashion label SIR., Mecca Cosmetica has launched a limited edition Facial SPF & Sarong, $130, set to take you from the beach to the bar. 2. Radiant Ritual […]
Nikon Small World 2025 – It’s a Small World
Above: 1st Place, Zhang You, Kunming, Yunnan, China. Rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) on a grain of rice. 5X (Objective Lens Magnification). It’s the 51st year of Nikon’s Small World photography competition. This year there were 1,925 entries from 77 countries, celebrating the microscopic world of life and the tech that […]
Designing a Life: Turet Knuefermann Reflects on 20 Years in Fashion
Creative Direction: Osborne Shiwan – Photographer: Danilo David – Model: Petra Leary Two decades into her label, Turet Knuefermann is not interested in fashion as noise. Her world is built far more quietly, in fittings where women exhale, in conversations about real lives rather than trends, in the small daily […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 inspiration you need for your next home. Sponsored by G.J. Gardner.
Country Lifestyle – Josh & Lisa’s Experience
Designing and building your new home from scratch could be easier than you think. Josh & Lisa had always wanted to design and build their own home, and when they had the opportunity to purchase land in Coatesville (North Auckland), an area they love and Lisa grew up in, they […]
Showhome Spotlight – Rose Manor Magic
The Marlborough GJ team’s new showhome, ‘Rose Manor Magic’ is a stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom family home that ticks all the boxes. This custom design boasts 221.6 square metres of space with features like the separate lounge/media room, large open plan living area and the serene master suite being some of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Michelle Batchelor (Née Preston) – How To Become A C Suite Leader
Michelle Batchelor is the CEO of Life Plus NZ, Preston and Blythe, and Little Life, with deep experience across healthcare, staffing, and recruitment. Before the boardroom she competed internationally as Michelle “Pressure” Preston, winning multiple titles across Muay Thai and boxing. She pairs high performance habits with practical people leadership […]
Resilience, Leadership, Personal Growth and the Power of Staying Human
As the final keynote wrapped, MC Mel Homer invited three of the day’s standout speakers – Dr Alia Bojilova, Naomi Ballantyne, and Danu Abeysuriya – back on stage for an open conversation. “If there’s anything you think, gosh, she’s got to ask that and she hasn’t, let me know,” Mel […]
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 […]
Journey to Excellence – 7 May 2021 Gallery
Journey to Excellence is a half-day forum that focuses on diversity and inclusion. The speakers will be unpacking what diversity and inclusion mean, how they aid in improving company culture and creates high performing teams. Learn more about our upcoming event here. Events You Should Attend Buy Now Buy Now […]
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