May/June 2019 Issue

We go to print with this issue just days after the bombings in Sri Lanka. The death count as of print is 359. According to the Sri Lankan government, the attacks were carried out by Islamic fundamentalists in retaliation for the Christchurch mosque attacks. Regardless of whether this is true...

Sunreef Yachts have a history of delivering firsts in the world of luxury catamaran manufacturing. The world’s first flybridge on a luxury catamaran, the first double deck sailing catamaran and the first folding mast on a catamaran. So it’s little wonder that a brand that pushes innovation in design, keeps...

Imagine this, a subscription service where every second Friday you receive a luxury kit straight to your door, containing a chilled bottle of Mumm Rosé Champagne with a curated collection of items to celebrate each occasion. We know this sounds awfully specific and that’s because this isn’t just a dream...

In 1919, Walter Owen Bentley created what is now known as one of the world’s most prestigious car manufacturers. Even since – driven by the high standards of its founder – Bentley Motors have delivered on its customer’s expectations of luxury performance vehicles made of the finest materials and constructed...

STEM industries don’t necessarily have the best reputation for gender diversity and equality in the workplace, with a recent study by Pew Research Centre revealing women in STEM industries experience high levels of gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. With this in mind, it is always disheartening to...

X-Men: Dark Phoenix The X-Men must face one of their own in the seventh and final X-Men film in the main series. Game of Thrones alumni, Sophie Turner, stars as Jean Gray, a mutant who unleashes her alternate personality and has to fight to keep it under control, while the...

Wig Wednesday Wig Wednesday will be running for the fourth year this June, encouraging New Zealanders to support the Child Cancer Foundation. The charity receives no direct funding from the government, so relies on public support to continue helping Kiwi kids with cancer and their families. Participants are asked wear...

Head of strategy at True advertising I’d name my autobiography… Nevertheless, yet she persisted. To me success means… Not compromising my values. Best advice I’ve been given… It’s borrowed, but great advice I live by is “keep turning up”. Resilience is an important trait to have in a world where...

Lawyer and Co-Founder of Franjo’s Kitchen To me success means… Freedom, flexibility and joy. Best advice I’ve been given… To evaluate your options, make a decision and then commit to it. I made my first dollar: Performing plays in my living room and charging the audience. The most rewarding part...

Designer, co-founder of brand performance specialist agency Tricky, and owner of jewellery brand Little Darling Co. I’d name my autobiography… Learn as you go. To me success means… When my three kids are happily asleep in bed at the same time! Best advice I’ve been given… The only behaviour you...

Sometimes we just need to take a moment out of our busy lives to have a little chortle. Laughter unites us. A woman who knows how to deal (and receive) laughter is New Zealand’s own Mel Bracewell. She’s a trailblazer in comedy and has been since starting in 2014, where...

Sandra Oh has transcended the traditional bounds of gender, race and genre in her 30-year career. Her artistry in exuding emotion and power for intricate and striking character portrayals has made her a force to be reckoned with both in film and on the silver screen. Oh has expanded the...

UK-based charity, Green Alliance, predict that up to 12.2 million tonnes of plastic waste enters the ocean each year. A massive portion of that waste is packaging for food and beauty products. Even though beauty is definitely in the eyes of the beholder, it also seems to cost a fair...

A dozen covetable luxuries for the times you need retail therapy!     Night Bloomer The intoxicating evening flower jasmine blends with patchouli and musk in the new Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Night Bloom, EDP, 50ml, $159. Sensual, mysterious and alluring, you’re bound to arouse those in your wake. Groomy...

Does your makeup collection need an update? Here are my top picks for what’s hot right now:   Urban Decay’s latest addition to their cult-fave lineup, Naked Reloaded, $76, features a 12-pan palette of warm-skewing nudes, best suited to those with warm skin tones. Six bold, high-impact cool neutrals make...

Inspired by all things cerebral, Karen Walker has taken an intellectual turn in her latest eyewear collection. Chess Club gives us five new frames to put to the test this season, all paying homage to those with a quick mind and sharp intellect. Pictured are Queen, seventies-inspired frames with a...

Tried and true Western inspired fashion sees trusty favourites get a 2019 revamp. Classic checks, Indigo denim and tomboyish tailoring get partnered up with zesty snakeskin, fringy details and a palette of sultry earth tones for a look that holds its own against a dreary Winter landscape. Top Images –...

The leaves may be turning to gold and rust on home soil but we’ve got our minds on the blooms abroad. Inspired by the clouds of cotton-candy Sakura blossoms juxtaposed by iconic Japanese streetwear, we look to the perfectly contrasting style of Tokyo spring fashion. Top Images – Andrew Gn,...

To red pill or blue pill? That is the question. Revisit a cult movie classic that’s inspired many a collection for the Winter season. Mirror the cool weather ahead with glossy black and smoky ink hued ensembles that add the right amount of edge and drama to the wardrobe. Top...

Put your prized possessions on display with curated collectables to suit every style. Au Naturel From left to right: Wooden trays $149 (for 3 part set) from BoConcept, Ceramic vases by Emma Badeia, $85 each from everyday needs, Dotted vase $49.99 from A&C Homestore, Glass bottle $23 from Leopold Hall,...

International Outlook While living in little old, bottom-of-the-world-New Zealand can be great at times, our isolation often means we miss out on fashion brands that don’t venture down this end of the world. Luckily for Kiwi fashionistas, designer fashion store Superette has just opened a new location, stocking hard-to-find luxe...

There’s always something uniquely enriching and transformative about home building, but you often hear stories about the daunting steps involved that may give new property owners unwanted anxiety. They have the money saved up in the bank, they’ve got the empty plot of land, they have designs and colour-schemes in...

Image from the Nightclubbing Collection by Zinc Textiles, Available from James Dunlop Textiles  Be the host with the most with an elegant set-up ready to entertain. Opting for a classy rather than flashy aesthetic, look to key ingredients for that perfect cocktail party. Bar carts remain all the rage, while...

Each year, more than three hundred thousand creators, designers, architects, creative geniuses and global media descend on the Italian city of Milan for the city’s annual Design Week, combining the Salone Internazionale del Mobile design exhibition and the Fuorisalone’s events and installations across the city’s different Design Districts. Lauded as...

Clean Cleaner While essential to a clean and tidy home, most cleaning products will often come in plastic bottles or containers, which aren’t exactly keeping the environment clean and green. However, companies like NZ-brand Ethique are making a case for going plastic-free. With a zero-waste ethos and all their products...

South Beach, Tulum feels otherworldly. The entire stretch of unpaved road is lined with palm trees, fashion boutiques and health-oriented restaurants on the jungle side and bohemian luxe hotels on the beach side. Occasionally you’ll spot road signs encouraging you to “follow that dream”, “stay present” or “know thyself”. They...

When the same old monotonous daily grind becomes a drab and you’re in dire need of inspiration, Melbourne isn’t too far a destination to satiate your high-energy cosmopolitan cravings. After visiting all the tourist destinations, the real fun starts in exploring the funky eateries and night vibes this creative city...

A Woman’s World With the rise of feminism into the mainstream, it’s important to recognise the struggles of women who many not have the same privilege as us here in New Zealand. We may be a little sheltered in our country at the bottom of the world and sometimes we...

New Zealand’s wine industry hosts many wine festivals throughout year; Waiheke Wine and Food, Toast Martinborough, Hawke’s Bay F.A.W.C and the North Canterbury Wine and Food festival to name just a few. The one I look forward to visiting every year is New Zealand’s longest running, the Marlborough Wine and...

Working out and sweating go hand in hand. Sweat is hard to avoid when pushing our bodies to the limits and will often leave us feeling sticky and uncomfortable. But what if we could turn that uncomfortable feeling into more energy to keep us going? Under Armour’s latest range, UA...

When thinking of Chinese food, most Kiwi’s minds turn to Yum Cha and takeaways, but Red Wall 1939 is showing us there is much more to the cuisine than fried rice and dumplings. In the beautiful Parnell Rose Gardens sits Red Wall 1939. The immaculate décor showcases stunning art pieces...

The upcoming winter months means we’ll be spending nights wrapped up indoors, fearful of the icy chill awaiting us outside. Summer dreams of eating alfresco are quickly shut down and takeout is ordered in. Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill in Auckland is treating outdoor eating fans to the best of both...

As a management consultant and executive coach, Yemi Penn works closely with people across STEM organisations to increase diversity and positively disrupt the ways in which they work. She develops strategies to help individuals work smarter, not harder and be more efficient. Words By Yemi Penn, Managing Director of Penny...

I’ve been involved with SEO since 2002. Throughout that time, there have always been people trying to ‘game’ the system or take short cuts that can risk getting their clients’ website a Google penalty. This was the reason behind my decision to writing a book for Penguin Random House about...

It’s probably you.Find out how many areas of your life are under contributing to you being the best version of the person you were born to be. There are many things that get in the way of your journey to being successful, but too many people accept these things and...

Every organization employs formal and informal leaders and role models. But as automation and digitization transform the way we do business, leadership characteristics are evolving, too. In today’s workplace, leaders are those who show an aptitude for:   1. Communication: The ability to tell the company’s story and make it...

For any person to live their truest, most authentic life, they must eventually find a certain balance within. A meditation or peace that will surely stay around forever. Award-winning journalist, yoga instructor, wellness expert and author, Rachel Grunwell, knows exactly how to find that balance and is helping others find...

There are around three quarter of a million words in the English language and approximately 1,000 new word entries to the Oxford dictionary annually, and yet somehow English still doesn’t always serve my linguistic purposes. Other languages have wonderful words that my native tongue simply has no equivalence for. Some...