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Friday 30 May 2025
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Finding Balance with ‘Tasty’ and a Life Well Lived
Photography Tamara West Chelsea Winter is no stranger to transformation — in life and in food. With the release of her seventh cookbook, Tasty, the MasterChef winner has ushered in a new personal chapter, filled with lessons learned, flavours rediscovered, and a heartfelt return to balance. Winter’s Tasty isn’t just […]
Flatpacking: How To Speedrun Your Relationship Into the Bin
Flatpack furniture offers us the dream that you really can receive an entire desk or set of drawers that has slightly more structural integrity than the box it came packed in. Why buy something second hand when you can make something that looks secondhand once you’re done making it? The […]
How Could M2 Magazine Improve Their Marketing & What Do They Do Well?
Tom Fishburne, founder and CEO of Marketoonist, once said: “The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing.” I love this quote because it encapsulates a very important facet of communication that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. It will be interesting to see if M2 reads this column before it […]
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HAND-MIXED CHILLI & LIME ICE CREAM
This is SO EASY! A summer smash — and also excellent in winter. This is another fine example of chilli getting busy with sweetness and fruitiness. MAKES ABOUT 500ML 190g icing sugar 4 limes 2 fresh habaneros 450ml cream (or crème fraîche) Note Pour some boiling water into a small […]
7 Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining this Winter
Stay cosy and comfortable outdoors when entertaining over the colder months with these simple tips… Just because the winter season is on our doorstep, doesn’t mean you have to give up your outdoor entertainment. In fact, the colder weather is an excellent opportunity to host special outdoor soirees that your […]
Drop Everything: Auckland Just got a Lindt Chocolate Shop
Once upon a time I had to travel all the way to Sydney to acquire Lindt hot chocolate as a gift to win the heart of my partner. Now Aucklanders need only drive… Pretty much the entire way to the airport to visit Chocolate Mecca. Located at the brand new […]
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Learning to Enjoy the Journey is Easy With A MINI Countryman Cooper S Plugin Hybrid
The MINI Countryman Cooper S Plugin Hybrid stands out as a unique offering in the expanding realm of hybrid vehicles. After spending some time behind the wheel, it’s evident that this MINI offers an impressive blend of fun, style, efficient hybrid technology, and practicality. The Countryman is immediately eye-catching. A […]
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 […]
New Store Alert: Get The Red Carpet Treatment On Queen Street In Auckland
Good news for Auckland’s Queen Street as it welcomes a brand new luxury boutique near the waterfront. Christian Louboutin has quite literally set up shop in a 90-square-metre boutique located at the entrance of Queens Arcade. You cannot miss it with it’s bright red scale tile façade and blue ceramics. […]
The inspiration you need for your next home. Sponsored by G.J. Gardner.
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 […]
Give Your Home the Bridgerton Treatment With These 5 Interior & Living Inspirations
Bridgerton is a lesson in excess. Season 1 alone had 7,500 clothing items custom made for its eight episodes. All of these created a colour harmony that made every frame a painting. Individual families and homes also carried a colour motif that not only told the viewer subconsciously which house […]
Minor Dwellings – Major Impact
If you’re looking for extra space for family, a home office, or a rental investment, you might have thought of building a minor dwelling on your property. A minor dwelling might be a smart solution, so where do you start and what should you know? We asked the team at […]
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Resort Envy
Developers are forging ahead with what they’re calling “the world’s most ambitious tourism development”. The development, named the Red Sea Project, will see 90 underdeveloped islands off the West coast of Saudi Arabia turned into a tourism hub of 50 resorts, airports, residential properties, luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment and […]
Forget Tokyo: Kanazawa, The True Spiritual Heart of Japan
Japan is a country of two extremes; modern and ancient. So for most visitors, Tokyo is the premier destination for the modernity and Kyoto has long been the go-to place to absorb all the centuries of tradition. But the problem is; so many tourists have caught onto that fact so […]
Summer Done Differently
At last, Summer is here! And not a moment too soon after the seemingly endless Big Wet we’ve suffered through this year! So, at last we’re going to have the chance to slip the shades and sunscreen on and break out the barbeque on that long-neglected deck. It’s also 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
