Developing Leadership, Resilience
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Latest Issue – Spring 2026
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. […]
We Asked The Experts How To Succeed And Thrive
Host Joy Reid gathered Di Foster, Robyn Galloway, Andrew Nicol and Rosanne Graham for a closing kōrero on apologies, imposter syndrome, fruit salad, and why nobody should aim to win 100 per cent of a negotiation. Joy Reid opened by confessing she had scribbled Rosanne Graham’s ten lessons “on scraps […]
Miraka Davies on Building & Maintaining Resilience
Miraka Davies opened the Journey To Excellence stage with a waiata and a rebrand, then spent half an hour demonstrating that resilience has nothing to do with keeping it together. The first thing Miraka Davies did as keynote speaker was introduce herself, which was awkward, because she was also the […]
Scale with Heart
Dawn Engelbrecht is no stranger to building scale. She grew a six-child after-school programme into 183 locations with 58 franchisees in New Zealand and branches in Australia, Canada, England, Ireland and South Africa caring for over 9,000 children a day, then brought that experience to Kitchen Studio, where she now […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.
5 Perfect Spy Valley Wine Pairings for your Next Celebration
If you are in need of some wine-pairing inspiration for your next celebration, look no further than the wines that we, and Spy Valley, are most excited about… Whatever you put on the table for your next special occassion, whether it’s a Champagne brunch, a sit-down three-course affair, or something […]
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 […]
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 […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Benefits of Building a New Home – For Investors
New build homes – an investment that makes sense We’ve noticed a trend, over the past few years. An increasing number of property investors are choosing to build new homes, rather than purchasing existing housing stock. Why? Because a new home commands a higher rent, attracts careful tenants, meets the […]
Which Of These House Designs Match Your Lifestyle?
Home is where the heart is, so ensuring your home is right for your heart, lifestyle and personality is important. When looking at existing house designs it’s really important to consider your lifestyle and future needs. A new build can easily be designed for your current and future needs, whereas […]
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 […]
Peri Drysdale – Building and Maintaining Resilience
Peri Drysdale is the founder of Snowy Peak and Untouched World, and the founder of the Untouched World Foundation. She built a global knitwear business from a home start, pioneered possum merino innovation, and grew a brand recognised internationally for quality and sustainability. She is a long standing advocate for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
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 […]
Friday 26 October Forum Gallery
Our 3rd Journey to Excellence in pictures…
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