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Latest Issue – Winter 2025
Growing Success With Joanna Hoeft, Director at Studio Italia
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership can be defined as the ability to inspire and guide individuals or teams towards achieving common goals. Over time, my understanding of effective leadership has evolved to encompass not just the ability to direct, […]
A WORLD-BEATING RESULT FOR ACG SCHOOLS
Jannik Sinner’s done it, Olivia Rodrigo’s done it, even Cristiano Ronaldo’s done it! They’ve gone to bed at night only to wake the next morning to find out they’re number one in the entire world. Last June, Jannik woke up to be the first ever Italian men’s tennis world #1; […]
Paint Miu Now
Reflecting the new suede of the Miu Miu matelassé – showcased in the Wander and Arcadie handbags – these gentle images have a tactile, velvety quality, a true softness. Quiet Luxury is in. No loud logos, just elegant design. Gigi Hadid is the face of Miu Miu’s latest campaign, immortalizing […]
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 […]
Jo Wilson, Managing Director Gunn Talent
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? I believe that effective leadership is about really knowing your team – what’s important to them in their lives – both professionally and personally. Only then can you provide them with the growth opportunities that align […]
Roseanne Way – General Manager, Operations at Kindercare Learning Centres
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership, to me, means empowering others to achieve their full potential while working towards a common goal. Over time, I’ve come to realise that leadership is not just about achieving results but also about creating […]
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The Secrets of Embracing a Sustainable Future
It’s important to step back every once in a while and look at the bigger picture. Even a cursory glance highlights the state of modern technology and our consumerist society buoyed by the fetishization of high-end gadgets as social status. Set against this insatiable cycle of: desire, consume, replace and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exceptional Design
Ecologically, artistically and aesthetically, exceptional in every way. Sponsored by MINI.
Unpretentious Style With A Cheery Punch
Photography by Jake Hoare My earliest memories of a car are my mum’s bright orange MINI. In the days before child seats the kids would rattle around in the back without a care. My eldest sister sat her driving test in that car. In those days it was ‘one-and-done’, a […]
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 […]
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.
Shaping Your Interiors with the Latest Wallpaper Trends from Resene
Wallpaper is an aspect of interior home decorating that has passed in and out of vogue over the years, however 2022 looks to continue its recent revival with homeowners embracing bolder aesthetics for their decorating choices. This year’s trends brings an abundance of flora- and fauna-inspired patterns, exotic prints, scenic […]
12 Ways to Brighten Your Home During Winter
As the days grow shorter and the chill factor ramps up, the idea is that our homes transform into intimate sanctuaries of warmth and comfort cocooned from the cold. Yet, the lack of natural light during this season can often cast a dim and dreary shadow over even the most […]
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 […]
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World Class Hospitality On the Way to Dream Destinations Is the Only Way to Travel
There’s something about the notion of sailing the seas and visiting exotic destinations that will move us in ways that local travel simply can’t replicate. And what better way to do this than in the company of world-class hospitality? Luxury cruises of the modern age are far more than just […]
Nature in Focus
These days you can create a pretty magical world with an AI prompt but there will never be a substitute for the real thing, no matter how much we might take it for granted. The annual Oceania Nature Photo Contest by The Nature Conservancy is a reminder of the magic, […]
A Return To The Wild In Style
Any quick squizz at the latest tech news is all it takes to remind one that humanity is as obsessed with moving as far away from its early cave-dwelling prehistoric existence as possible. From space travel to self-driving cars to artificial general intelligence, to those fake plants that dance when […]
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 […]
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 […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Journey To Excellence – 28 October 2022 Photo Gallery
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Auckland Friday 15 June Gallery
On Friday 15 June 2018 M2woman continued the conversation on gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace. Over 200 invited guests descended upon the Pullman Hotel for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Here’s the official photographs from the event:
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 […]
