It’s 2022 and most of us are carrying devices around that give us an almost instantaneous gateway to nearly all of the content that has ever been generated by humankind. We can watch videos about making resin coffee tables, join in on a Harvard lecture, we can access NASA satellite […]
More and more consumers are becoming conscious about the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact of their purchases, creating opportunities for companies to create sustainable long term businesses whilst having a positive impact on the world. It’s not just consumers either. Stakeholders and investors are increasingly factoring in a company’s […]
What’s our working from home policy? Are we losing productivity by not having people in the office? Can I still have some days where I log into Zoom in my pyjamas? Yes, there are a lot of questions for employees and employers at the moment about navigating the future of […]
Photographer Leeroy Te Hira @leeroy.t | Stylist Tara Riddell | MU/Hair Annabel Barton | Clothing c/o Poepke Sydney Australia and Chelsea’s own Jewellery Chelsea’s own Chelsea Winstanley has enough film awards and accolades for one individual lifetime. Her work as a producer and director has earned her an Academy Award […]
What’s our WFH policy? Are we losing productivity by not having people in the office? Can I still have some days where I log into Zoom in my pyjamas? Yes, there are a lot of questions for employees and employers at the moment about navigating the future of work. And […]
Environmental, Social and Governance factors are becoming increasingly important for companies, investors and stakeholders, but sometimes it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Our Journey to Excellence expert, Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners talks us through the ABCs of ESG and why it […]
Over her 15 year career at Penfolds, Zöe Warrington has become one of Australasia’s most trusted wine experts. With a role that touches all aspects of the famous Penfolds brand and winemaking, Zöe is also a caretaker of the history of one the region’s oldest winemakers. Zöe shares with us […]
Whether you are cellaring or celebrating, you can’t go wrong with one of the Penfold’s offerings. But if you are one of those people who like the limited edition version of things, Penfolds has you covered. Penfolds G3 A good wine can be a wonderful homage to a certain time […]
For some reason, a lot of us are still having trouble talking about money, let alone learning about it. This is really unfortunate given that there are few subjects that have as much bearing on our future wellbeing than financial literacy. Twenty-three-year-old podcaster, Sarah Kelsey, is on a mission to […]
Terroir is an important factor in the wine world. The concept that the variables from a particular region, the soil conditions, terrain, hydrology, climate and so on help to create a certain regional profile. But there are times when the concept of capturing the essence of a place goes that […]
While it can be easy to be sidetracked by bits of negative social media sentiment and anecdotal conversation about the state of the economy and small businesses, it’s important also to look at the data. And the Xero Small Business Index provides an in-depth month by month dataset of New […]
Fashion Designer, Business Founder, Seminal Overachiever, Claudia Li has cemented herself as an icon within the international fashion scene, with the likes of Michelle Obama, Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid wearing her designs. Now back in New Zealand and collaborating with Comvita, Claudia Li shares with us her process of […]
Glass Vice is a wonderful example of the power of asking why something couldn’t be done differently and then going out and doing it. Not only have they innovated an industry with their glass balustrade fixing system, but they have created a global family business. Co-Founder Jane Allen gives us […]
New Zealand company Luma Analytics is on a mission to “accelerate the world’s understanding of the power of data, and provide the tools to unlock its value.” In just over three and half years, their insights have unlocked potential for some of New Zealand’s largest companies, as well as a […]
Regardless of your section style and outlook, here are some inspiring ideas to help you to get the very best out of your location with the genius design, architecture and building of these end-to-end Box design and build projects. Beach Life – Small Footprint, Massive Views In Piha This compact […]
I have a strange pastime of standing at a location and imagining what was happening there at certain points throughout time. This kind of temporal daydreaming doesn’t make for the best social interactions, especially when out and about with friends, but it amuses me. Think about it for a moment. […]
For The Love of Bees is a charitable trust that really love bees, obviously, but for very good reason. Bees are a vital part of their work, creating a system of self-sustaining urban farms that cultivate quality food for local people through regenerative horticultural practices. Through these sites FTLOB create […]
Chilean born Patricia Miranda-Taylor, winemaker at Wither Hills, has worked across eleven winemaking countries before settling in New Zealand. Using this unique global perspective, Patricia shares with us her views on what makes New Zealand wine so special and how we can further cement our position in the world. […]
When Nicola Taylor left the corporate world to start her family, she couldn’t have imagined that within five years she would be leading a successful tax-technology company, disrupting traditional approaches to paying tax through pioneering technology. In the years since Tax Traders was dreamed up over the kitchen table with […]
New Zealand has an important relationship with its Pacific Island neighbours, but it has not always been a good one. While New Zealand relied on labour from the Pacific to work the farms during World War 2 and then to assist in New Zealand’s growing industries in the 50s, 60s […]
Pharmacist, technologist, and entrepreneur Greg Macpherson has become an expert in the ageing process at a cellular level and in fact, he wrote the book on it with, “Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging: to live your healthiest life.”. But he is not just talking about the science that is […]
Being told as an 8-year-old that you have what it takes to one day represent your country at your sport might be a thing that some people shrug off as an impossibility, but New Zealand paraswimmer, Sophie Pascoe, followed through. She has in fact represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth […]
The medicinal use of cannabis goes back thousands of years and while there has been a century of restrictions and stigma around this contentious crop, recent legalisation of medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has provided the opportunity for companies to apply for a licence to locally grow and develop quality […]
Polymath Nuwanthie Samarakone has the sort of CV that would give most overachievers a flush of envy. As well as helping the career pathways of graduates with her company ICE, she is an investor in impact-focused startups and an independent director for a wide range organisations, including Tourism Talent, a […]
Lani Fogelberg left her role at one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent commercial finance brokerage firms to take a step back from the corporate world and seek greater balance in life. Using her expertise in complex problem-solving, strategy and growth initiatives, she launched her own consulting firm. In the current New […]
The importance of unbiased journalism has been highlighted over recent years, of course with certain examples of voter manipulation and fake news. At the same time, the industry has faced unprecedented pressure from disruptive forces and new business models. It’s not all bad news though. We might still continue to […]
It wont be long until we are able to head back into the gym. Don’t wait… Start now with this 10 Minute at home HIIT Circuit thanks to certified personal trainer, Amy Rhoades and Under Armour.
While there might not be much in the way of sport happening at the moment that’s no excuse not to keep active at home. And thanks to the magic of technology and the support of our friends Under Armour, certified personal trainer, Amy Rhoades joins you at your place to […]
After moving to New Zealand from the island country of the Maldives at a young age, Nurain Janah grew up in Auckland as a proud Muslim Kiwi. Having seen the barriers and challenges that young migrants and women of colour face, she is now on a mission to create a […]
HR and organisational processes have moved leaps and bounds beyond the workplace time clock and allocated smoko breaks. Organisations are taking a more sophisticated approach to creating great cultures through training, development and change management programmes. Helping to drive this evolution in the Asia-Pacific region is Capability Group, which is […]
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 set the scene with her in-depth keynote, before Jason Reynolds from Quantum Movement shared some insights for building a great company culture. Debi Boffa, […]
The Mazda CX Range There’s a certain point in your life when a 2-door sports coupe is a good idea. A good sign that it is no longer a good idea is when you are forced to leave half of your family unit on the driveway when you want to […]
Not only is the flatwater canoer, Lisa Carrington, one of our greatest Olympic athletes, but she has also been appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to kayaking and has taken away the Halberg Performance Sport New Zealand Sportswoman of the Decade. The canoe racer […]
As a truck driver, horse enthusiast and digger operator, there is nothing that can get in Jo’s way from doing what she loves. She was the first female digger operator in the Wellington region and her aunty was the first Linehaul driver. Heavy machinery and elbow grease surely does run […]
As the CEO of Event Hospitality & Entertainment, JANE Hastings runs a company that operates 60 HOTELS, 150+ CINEMAs, employs 8,000+ people and more than $1bn annual REVENUE, but these diverse industries are linked by a focus on customer experience. Jane is no stranger to finding the commonalties across industries […]
Celebrating 15 years as New Zealand’s most successful shoe designer, Kathryn Wilson shares with us her journey of success and her plan for the next 15 years. How do you balance family life and the work life? I don’t think there’s any such thing as family balance. It’s a nice […]
Celebrating 15 years as New Zealand’s most successful shoe designer, Kathryn Wilson shares with us her journey of success, the next 15 years and what’s in her designer toolkit. How do you balance family life and the work life? I don’t think there’s any such thing as family balance. It’s […]
Over the last 13 years, Turet Knuefermann has built a fashion brand that is known for its celebration of femininity, quality, innovation and style. Her stunning pieces seem imbued with her passion for her craft and her desire to make her customers look and feel beautiful and confident. Turet works […]
The recent releases of Vidal Legacy wines have achieved local and global acclaim and also influenced the process behind Vidal’s other tiers, Solar, Reserve and Estate. We talk to Vidal winemaker, Hugh Crichton at a recent tasting in Auckland about his approach, a focus on quality and being part of […]
Allan and Catherine Scott haved helped pioneer not only the Marlborough wine industry but also a New Zealand one. With 40 years in the industry, they have helped shape the winemaking landscape and helped it reach a global consumer base. Launched over 25 years ago, their family business, Allan Scott […]
