Developing Leadership, Resilience
and Personal Growth
Friday 7 May 2027, Auckland
Friday 21 May 2027, Christchurch
Latest Issue – Spring 2026
The Four Words That Are Quietly Bankrupting You
Nichole Lewis lost everything in the financial crisis – and found her way back by rewriting one sentence. Here’s the phrase she says is holding women back from wealth, and the four-quadrant framework she built to escape it for good. “I can’t afford it.” It sounds harmless. Practical, even. But […]
Imposter Syndrome, Mothers, Motorbikes and Steak
The day closed with Miraka Davies back in the MC chair, steering Sita Proud and Rosanne Graham through a conversation ranging from feedback and imposter syndrome to mothers, motorbikes and steak. Asked what had stuck with her from the day, Proud pointed to Andrew Nicol’s letter to his children. “I’m […]
Where is the AI ROI?
We are living through the oddest phase of the AI story so far: everyone is using it, almost nobody can prove it is working, and the technology itself has quietly changed underneath us. A day in Christchurch with nine speakers made sense of it. There is a peculiar contradiction sitting […]
Crystal McKeown – Director, Ray White Te Atatu
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Over time, my understanding of effective leadership has evolved from focusing primarily on task-oriented management to a deeper appreciation of emotional intelligence and relationship-building. Early on, I might have thought it was about clear direction and […]
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 […]
Leading in the Light
Jo Stansfield has the kind of CV that could make even the most accomplished leaders blush. Spark, PwC, Vodafone, Kiwibank, Auckland Transport, and Fortysouth, where, as Chief Operating Officer, she sits inside one of New Zealand’s most important behind-the-scenes infrastructure businesses. But the story behind it is not one of […]
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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 […]
Sanctuary In The City
Hidden away in the busting heart of Auckland, an urban retreat awaits at the Luxe Spa at Pullman, where you can drop the to-do lists, meeting requests, and all those other things that add to the stress of daily life for a moment of tranquil reprieve. But the Luxe Spa […]
This Restored Castello Is Now A Stunning Hotel
While we have a pretty awesome range of cultural sites and monuments down here in New Zealand, one thing you sadly don’t see a lot of is castles. That might be due to the fact we’ve never had our own kings or queens (just a stab in the dark guess), […]
The inspiration you need for your next home.
Finding The Great Outdoors At Home
As the seasons begin to turn and the days stretch further into the evening, more homeowners are rethinking how they use their spaces. Longer nights and softer temperatures create the perfect invitation to extend entertaining beyond the walls of the home. Instead of moving gatherings indoors at the end of […]
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 […]
Interior Inspo: Pared Back
Set the tone for sophistication with a restrained palette of monochrome. Far from dull, Resene’s sleek tones of ebony and chalk enhance natural textures for a dramatic and timeless feel. Wall in Resene Colorwood Pitch Black, Floor in Resene Half Gin Fizz. Artwork is painted with Resene Gin Fizz and […]
Q&A Panel Discussion: How to Find the Stamina to Succeed
Ali is joined by Peri and Michelle for the panel discussion and gets straight into the takeaways. “You’ve both faced very stressful moments where it’s make or break. What’s in your toolkit that gives you the stamina to keep going?” Peri doesn’t hesitate. “For me it’s all about energy.” She […]
Danu Abeysuriya – Using AI To Make Yourself Irreplaceable
Danu Abeysuriya is the founder and CTO of Rush Digital. Under his technical leadership Rush has delivered large scale platforms and applied AI systems used by millions, including software used daily by one in ten New Zealanders. He is known for turning cutting edge research into practical products and for […]
How to Build Personal & Team Resilience – Hannah McQueen
At the M2woman Journey to Excellence event, Hannah McQueen, the founder of Enable Me, took the stage to share her journey from financial frustration to helping thousands of Kiwis conquer their mortgages and build wealth. Her story is one of resilience, innovation, and a fair bit of Kiwi ingenuity. It […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Friday 18 October 2019 Journey to Excellence Gallery Part 1
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 Research set the scene with her in-depth keynote, before Jason Reynolds from Quantum Movement shared some insights for building a great company culture. Debi […]
Auckland Friday 15 June Gallery
On Friday 15 June 2018 M2woman continued the conversation on gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace. Over 200 invited guests descended upon the Pullman Hotel for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Here’s the official photographs from the event:
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