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 the vampires walkin’ through the...
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 Cumberbatch plays a cruel and charismatic rancher who taunts his brother’s new wife (Jesse Plemons and...
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 uninspiring of a backdrop as...
Rome, The Eternal City, and the capital of one of the most romanticised countries in the world, requires no introduction. We’re almost certain post-pandemic travel daydreams are made of Italian anything and everything, which are nothing short of spectacular. As if we needed more reasons to pencil in Rome in our (future) itineraries, the city’s...
His 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 his talents to designing outside...
Authentic, bold, creative to the core… this encapsulates the very essence of England’s homegrown luxury house, Burberry. Undeniable in the many remarkable collections we’ve seen the house produce, these words will also ring true in their flagship store, which is the very first to feature Burberry’s new global design concept – think British luxury at...
As the years continue to tick by, we see a seemingly constant increase in urgency from environmental experts calling on the world to embrace forms of renewable energy. Fortunately, the world is full of innovators constantly looking for new ways to create technology-based solutions that are as effective as they are sustainable. The latest example...
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 forefront of conversations about workplace...
Jenny Drury 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 autobiography… Why put off until tomorrow what...
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 collectively be better. I’d...
The inescapable and iconic sound of New Zealand music courses the blood of any Kiwi. That laid-back chillness, or that hard-hitting richness that connects to the soul, as the words flow from the singer’s hearts into ours. Home grown Kiwi music—for New Zealanders, at least—have a whole different rank to any other. It’s personal in...
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 where films make a home...
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 Virtue had from a very...
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 are, you’re hot, burning, and...
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 homage to in Dior’s Spring...
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 has had a bit of...
The Siena Drone Photo Awards 2021 Known for showcasing images that give viewers an insight into the world we live in, the annual Siena Awards aims to create awareness and understanding of that which is less familiar. Displaying three different photography contests – the Siena International Photo Awards, Creative Photo Awards, and Drone Photo Awards...
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 scale, both Dior and Guerlain...
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 Double Eye Serum, $136, has...
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 to formulate and deliver thoughtful,...
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 the benefits of New Zealand...
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 by Charlotte Perriand’s House of...
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 and cut back on waste. 1. Resene Half Biscotti, $4.90 from...
Embrace your natural 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 a perfectly imperfect floral centrepiece. ...
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 on tone purple packs a punch on its own but makes...
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 a neutral couch with a...
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 with leather and linen. ...
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 of margarita, perhaps?) than from...
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. You have had winemaking experience...
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 our hair can almost be...
Globalisation has seen the melding of cultures permeate through society; from the way we communicate, to art and fashion, to the food we eat. We are now living in a world where the word ‘fusion’ is so commonly used that it has almost become a culture in itself. And nowhere is this word more used...
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 six-litre cooker, ideal for...
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 food and wine New Zealand...
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 her husband Josh, their company...
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. 1. Sell Online Having...
A business plan is critical to 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. Let’s consider a business plan,...
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 the makeshift ones, and investing...
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 to get sick of other...
