I’m pretty sure that ‘70s rock is not often used as an anthem to the subjects of stress, burnout and mindfulness, but as I sit here thinking about these themes, Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’” is going through my mind. “And I’m free, free fallin’, Yeah I’m free, free fallin’… All...
M2woman breaks down what you should watch and so this spring. The Power of the Dog Directed by iconic Kiwi filmmaker, Jane Campion, and host to a star-studded cast list, The Power of Dog is a haunting drama, based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. Benedict...
It’s not something that’s usually on the top of the priority list for people on the job hunt, but an office with a view is a real perk. If on one end of the spectrum, you have the dreaded square office cubicle, where four white walls make up about as...
Gehry iconic buildings are seen all over the world, from the Guggenheim Museum in Spain to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA. Known for his unusual and experimental work, Canadian architect, Frank Gehry, is considered one of the most important designers of his generation. And now he has turned...
Anna Jackman Employment Lawyer DTI Lawyers, Hamilton The change I want to see in the next 12 months is… That workplaces continue the conversation about health and wellbeing and implement and embrace a real shift in attitude where still required. It’s great to see wellbeing issues being at the...
Jenny Drury is the Founder and Designer of NZ fashion brands Ketz-ke and LEO + BE We need pay equality because… when you’re doing the same job as a man, you should be getting paid the same amount, and it is as simple as that. I’d name my...
Catherine Emerson Head of Marketing & Strategy, ‘it’s no secret’ Podcast Co-Host Diversity in the workplace is… not only about how people look or identify, but about having diversity of thought. Great ideas and innovation come from having a broad variety of views, so we can challenge one another and...
The sparkling Sala Grande, with a capacity of filling up to around 1,100 bums on seats, is the Venice Film Festival’s par excellence when it comes to showing off the biggest films of the year. Radically renovated from its original 1937 design, the cinema (with its numerous technological enhancements) is...
The classic ‘who-done-it’ has forever been steeped in the literary landscape. Names like Agatha Christie, Patricia Highsmith, Wickie Collins and Vera Caspery are all writing greats that have stood the test of time to grip readers around the throats and take the air out their lungs. New Zealand-born writer, Vicki...
Do you feel like you are constantly striving to ‘optimise’ your career, home, family? Does your to-do list relentlessly roll over and flatly refuse to ever lie down? Are anxiety and apathy constant companions? Stress, a persistent bedfellow? Are there never, ever, not nearly enough, hours in the day? Chances...
The House of Dior has been fronted by many iconic designers since its inception in 1946. John Galliano, Yves Saint Laurent, Raf Simons and Marc Bohan have all made their mark on the luxury brand, and it is the latter designer who current Creative Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, has paid...
Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. Luckily for you, M2woman has done all the Christmas Gift hunting for you and we’ve come up with the complete guide for all your silly season shopping. Get Mixing It seems in recent years that the classic G&T...
Natural Confidence Dress your pout with formulas that will nurture and nourish your skin. Widely acclaimed as the world’s best lip balm, Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm Watermelon, $17.50, is an uber thick lip treatment that coats your lips in skin-mimicking lanolin and natural oils. On the bougier end of the...
Celebrate your skin and get your glow on effortlessly with the best of the latest basics in our M2woman Beauty Hotlist. Soothe & Seal Sansceuticals Superdose Sleep Infusion Masque, $75, combines manuka honey, red algae, mamaku and kawakawa to create an anti-inflammatory treatment for sensitised skin. Eye Revitalised Clarins...
For those who keep abreast of all that’s fresh and innovative in beauty, the name Sávar will already be on your radar, nestled comfortably within the naturally-derived skincare lexicon. A beauty company with founding principles grounded in simplicity, purity and nature, their ambition when launching in Auckland in 2010 was...
Crowning the newly formulated Sávar skincare lineup is the brand’s cult favourite Antioxidant Hydrating Mask, which is being relaunched at the end of this year as the Restorative Tofu Facial Mask. Already recognised for delivering users a silken ‘tofu skin’ texture and restoring skin’s radiant glow, this next-generation mask, harnessing...
M2woman’s Fashion News will keep up to date with all the latest news and trends in the fashion world. Finding Beauty Within Finding beauty and colour in the unexpected, partnered with Deadly Ponies’ deep well of creativity and extraordinary craftsmanship brings us their three-part Spring Summer ‘21 collection. Inspired...
Start out spring with a fresh start. Dust out the cobwebs in style with smart and sleek housekeeping tools and storage solutions. With aesthetic items that double as décor, Spring cleaning has never looked so chic. Style Tip. Investing in well-made tools will save in the long run...
Embrace your au naturel side and bring elements of the great outdoors into the home. Look to foraged materials, woolen textures and pieces that inject a healthy dose of light and greenery, breathing new life to tired surroundings. Style Tip. Create a touch of wabi-sabi by foraging for...
Taking notes from Prince’s Purple Rain, fall in love with soft pastels all over again. In shades of dreamy lilac and soothing lavender, transform any space into an idyllic haven, be it through small bursts of colour or top to toe for a true statement. Style Tip. Tone...
Perhaps our Queen’s Gambit obsession is to blame for checks making a comeback in all styles and sizes. In clean, graphic accents, surrealist prints or homely soft furnishings, this modern take on an old favourite adds a bit of cheeky charm to a space. Style Tip. Liven up...
Industrial style circa ’21 sees a refined approach to a classic. Gone are thematic, overwrought pieces and in their place, clean minimalist lines, sleek metal accents and a smattering of natural textiles that offer a much needed juxtaposition. Style Tip. Warm up cold elements of steel and brass...
Our Living News encourages you to hit refresh on the home-front and give your space an update with these new drops in home tech and furnishings. Best of Outdoor Living Warmer days are coming! Bar overseas adventures, what better way to enjoy the sunshine (while enjoying a tall glass...
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. ...
Wellness news is here to ensure you’re healthy, well and good from head to toe, and inside out. No Frizz Fri-yay Surely most women would agree that hair washing is more of an event than an activity. The lengths we go to figure out the best time to wash...
A round-up of some notable food news for a cleaner and a more exciting gastronomic experience. Cook with Fast Slow Go Breville, a global leader in innovative kitchen appliances, has launched another appliance that promises to make life in the kitchen easier. The Fast Slow GO is an all-in-one...
It’s been a long winter separated from friends, family and our favourite establishments, but summer is finally on the horizon. Gather the troops and hop on a Fullers360 ferry to Waiheke Island this summer, where you can fill your days with sunshine, world class beaches and some of the best...
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...
In my day job as the founder and CEO of Pure SEO, I get to see first-hand what New Zealand businesses are doing to adapt and thrive during what has been one of the strangest periods in our lives. Here are five digital tips I’ve seen have the biggest impact....
A business plan is critical to the sustainable success of any type, but it’s not only about the plan. Until you take action, even the best plan produces nothing, the plan is the beginning. With planning and action being ultimate teammates – respecting them equally will deliver significantly better results....
M2woman gives you the latest success news and updates to help you progress your career. WFH Furniture Working from home will remain a part of most organisational and business structures in the days to come. On that note, finding the best of the best furniture for our home offices, even...
If, like many, you have been housebound by a lockdown lately or carrying the burden of essential work, you may feel that you have aged years in the past few weeks. Let me just say, I feel your pain and hopefully we will be out the other side and able...
On the 17th of June 1971, a violent thunderstorm on the heels of devastating winds, cut a path of destruction through much of the precious grapes growing throughout the Vallée de la Marne of the Champagne wine region. Such was the unusual severity of this weather phenomenon, the region had...
Renovating may not be the best way to improve your home. With modern building standards, renovating may be far from cost-effective. Replacing your old place with a new home could easily be a smarter investment. Not only will you get the home you want, without compromise, but you could also...
Spring has sprung and that has meant many of us have been, or are potentially procrastinating doing our spring cleaning. There is something very satisfying about getting that spring to do list checked off, so what if we told you there was a way to cut back the list so...
19 September 2021. On this very day in 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the vote. Many other democracies did not follow suit until after the First World War; illustrating New Zealand and particularly the determination of Kate Sheppard for empowering women and...
Building a house is a milestone for most, if not all, adults aspire to achieve. The current NZ housing market, however, is making this more of a pipe dream. But all hope is not lost because, with the right smarts, a little bit of sacrifice here and there, your hard-earned...
As we inch closer to warmer months, it’s time we transition from drab to fab with a glow up. It must be the sunshiny days that put us in a better disposition that prompts us to be the best version of ourselves. Sunshine… it really is the gift that keeps...
Whatever the weather, whether it be the winter cold or the summer heat, we can still find our skin yet again, prone to being zapped of all its moisture. And our lips are no exception. Most of the time lip care is just an afterthought. However, unlike the rest of...
Pantone, the company with the most trusted voice when it comes to colour, has released its colour trends report for Spring/Summer 2022, and you best believe we are about to be inundated with bright, happy, and pop-y hues! While these colour trends are more evidently seen in the world of...
