Covid threw us a spanner in the works, and the majority of last year was spent surviving rather than thriving. As pandemic-first timers, most of our healthy habits and wellness routines went out the window to make room for the bare minimum. This meant simply making it through to the […]
The Māori New Year has always been celebrated with the rising of the Matariki constellation on the Eastern horizon. This year, the star cluster also known as Pleiades, sets on 2 Pipiri/June and rises on 2 to 5 Takurua/July, seeing a whole raft of special performances and events around the […]
Our Story M2woman is inspired by and created for women of substance. Get to know us better… Our Story M2woman is one of New Zealand’s premium multimedia and lifestyle brands inspired by and created for women of substance. Get to know us better… Here at M2woman, we celebrate all women, […]
One of the more lighthearted news before we all got cooped up for months last year was the shortage of animals up for adoption. It’s no coincidence that Kiwis found pets to be an essential during that unsettling time. Pet-caring has lots of proven benefits to one’s mental health and […]
Those who are partial to a fine whisky will know it is more than just a drink, and like a good book, is rather hard to put down. Though to attribute that solely to its beautifully complex and subtle flavour offerings is just the tip of the iceberg if you […]
M2woman is a leading women’s lifestyle magazine which inspires career driven women of substance. M2woman is built around the core pillars of Culture, Wellness, Beauty, Style, Home Décor, Travel, Success, Business, Food and Drink. Covering a range of newsworthy topics from the latest fashion, health tips and beauty trends to […]
This year has been a great example of the sort of shifts that markets can go through; changes and buy habits, sentiments and so on. Market research is just one of those vital partnerships to any relevant business, but it’s always seemed a little bit old school until Yabble came […]
You’ve decided to adopt a healthy diet and exercise plan – great! You’re on the path to a happier and healthier version of yourself. However, as much as you might wish it, changing your diet and exercise habits is not as easy as flipping a switch. When it comes to […]
It’s true that life can sometimes get too overwhelming at times. The stress of the day-to-day work running you to the ground, the kids driving you crazy and you can’t remember how many years it’s been since you’ve had a good nights sleep. It’s given you a foggy brain and […]
A verdict has been reached, at least according to a panel of “nationally recognised” experts in diet, nutrition, obesity, food psychology, diabetes and heart disease for U.S. News and World Report, on the No.1 “best” diet for 2020. According to the team of 25 panelists, the Mediterranean diet is the […]
On July 24, 2019, over 300 engaged attendees invested a whole day to be at the M2 Success Summit. The Summit featured 14 speakers from a range of industries, including blockchain, gig economy, tech, human performance, AI, wellness and much more. The following is a talk by news reporter and […]
Lively discussion filled the foyer as the guests of our first Journey To Excellence forum chatted with colleagues and other guests in anticipation of the start of the event. Behind a few hefty doors was the Great Room at the Cordis Hotel, which was about to play host to the […]
Just Dew It The delicious and dewy dumpling effect requires a few bits of TLC that works from the inside out. Firstly, it’s important to include the holy combo of collagen and vitamin C into your diet. They don’t work without each other and so must always be consumed together. […]
Photo Credits: Simon Cartwright Photography for NZW/HBW, Kirsten Simcox for HBW When I received the news that I was invited by Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers to attend the A&P Bayleys Wine Awards Dinner and have the opportunity to learn more about the region and its wines, I was extremely excited and […]
Cryptocurrency made headlines for what seemed like months on end last year as Bitcoin’s value soared to previously unheard of heights. Thousands rushed to purchase cryptocurrency in the hopes of being able to become overnight millionaires, as many who already owned the currency did. You may have heard all the […]
Does happiness grow on trees?… I sometimes wonder, reflecting on my recent Fiji experience as I visualize lines of coconut trees, Wimbledon like tennis courts, clear blue seas, glorious sunshine and endless Fijian smiles. Bula Bula Vinaka Denarau, a man-made island, typically renowned for its upscale resorts and Kiwi “go-to” […]
On Friday 21 June, nearly 500 guests at Pullman Auckland joined an expert panel of business leaders to discuss the hurdles to Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace and define the solutions. The panel featured Rebecca Thomas, Founder and CEO of Mint Asset Management; Kaye-Maree Dunn, Director of Indigital Blockchain […]
All of the latest news and pieces from the world of success and business. Focus on… The automotive world may traditionally be seen as a man’s game, however many will be surprised to know that it’s a woman at the top of the US’s biggest automobile manufacturer. General Motors CEO, […]
2019On Friday 15 February, 300 guests at Cordis Auckland joined an expert panel of business leaders to discuss the hurdles to Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace and define the solutions. Journey to Excellence bought 300 guests together at Cordis Auckland joined an expert panel of business leaders to discuss […]
The other day, my good friend called, she works in radio and wanted a sound bite from me about a story that had just crossed her news desk. This story was, as she knew it would be, right up my alley. For two reasons, firstly it was weird and secondly […]
KIRI BARFOOT Kiri joined Barfoot & Thompson in 1991 in the Accounts department whilst studying for a commerce degree. She represents the third generation of the Barfoot family within the company. After travelling and working overseas in London and Israel, Kiri returned and has held numerous positions with the company, […]
It’s the go-to Friday night – open a bottle of Pinot, order UberEats and settle in for an evening of Breaking Bad. And all over the country, thousands of others are doing exactly the same thing. Over 1.2 million Kiwis tuned into Netflix in 2017 according to Nielsen, and another […]
This forum continued the conversation on all forms of diversity in the workplace, and how we can tackle them in our own workplace. Check out all the photos from the event here “By sending selected key male Managers within our business (along with selected female Leaders) we have seen real value. […]
Whether we want to admit it or not, we’ve probably all experienced a period in our lives when our finances were quite royally f*cked. Melissa Browne is an entrepreneur, accountant, financial advisor, author, speaker and self-confessed shoe addict who wants to share her financial wisdom with Gen X and Y […]
The Journey To Excellence Forum – Auckland, Friday 15 June This forum delved into the issues and barriers women are facing in the quest for gender diversity in the workplace. We shared insights from a major research piece conducted for M2woman in partnership with Kantar TNS. Check out all […]
The Journey To Excellence Forum – Wellington, Friday 8 June 2018 This Journey to Excellence forum we unveiled insights from a major research piece conducted for M2woman in partnership with Kantar TNS. We will ‘deep dive’ into these issues with a remarkable line-up of panellists delivering a fair representation from […]
Meet the New Zealanders who are turning their love for all things health-related into lucrative business opportunities. In 2019, the wellness industry is booming – from nutritionists to yoga teachers, there’s now a higher demand than ever before for all things health and fitness related, and it’s not just overseas. […]
On March 8th, 2018, International Women’s Day, women were again celebrated for their tenacity and resistance in the face of past and present challenges. In honour, we are celebrating 13 women who are working to create a better and safer life and planet for current and future generations. Eleanor Roosevelt […]
Choosing a place to stay in NYC is as overwhelming as it gets. Especially for a punctilious person who feels the need to look through all options before making a purchase decision. I could peruse through a restaurant menu again and again for up to two drinks worth of time, […]
On Friday February 16 M2woman celebrated the success of women in business and opened up the floor for discussion of gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace. Over 250 invited guests descended upon the Pullman Hotel for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Media coverage of our first Journey […]
Characterised as “the perfect food” for newborns by the World Health Organisation, breastfeeding is slowly but surely on the rise. With the latest statistics from Unicef showing a 20 percent increase or higher in breastfeeding rates across 25 countries, more women than ever are nursing in countries like the United States […]
Wherever you walk, you see people on their phones: scrolling in the supermarket, double tapping in the dentist’s waiting room and typing in traffic. It is safe to say that as a society we are addicted to seeing the world through our phones. As a result of this addiction, the […]
Inspiration comes in many different forms, for 18 women it came when they noticed a problem, or a challenge, that needed to be overcome and they used their skills, passions and drive to make that happen. We wanted to celebrate these heroines who inspire and empower us to not only […]
Sarah Walker is a New Zealand woman who pushes herself to her limit at every given chance, and encourages us to get back up and never give up trying. She has stayed strong when facing adversity and found her place as a woman in a male-dominated arena. We sought inspiration […]
The island of Japan is located in the North West quadrant of the Pacific Ocean. It’s a country that is steeped in culture and history, and yet has also managed to embrace modernism with open arms. We visited both Tokyo and Hiroshima and discovered that despite their difference in appearance, […]
There’s a new chocolate on the block and it’s about to change the game in a big way! We’re all accustomed to the different types of chocolate- dark, milk and white. But now a new competitor has entered the field. Pink chocolate. In fact, this is the first time in […]
Time’s are changing! A few years back sorting out a place to get a vegan dinner was a task and a half. Recently there are soooo many restaurants that have begun to cater for vegans. But if you’re still finding it a bit of a task to find a place […]
Avocados have become the #1 favourite fruit of basically everyone over the past few years. From the classic avocado on toast to avocado smoothies and even avocado chocolate mousse, avocados have become to lifeblood of foodies all over the world. Personally, I love avocados and when I heard the news that they […]
It’s easy to fall into habits that are detrimental to your health. However, it’s equally easy to build healthy habits that can get you back into peak condition. To help kick-start a plan, Muuna has shared with us five tips to eat better and stay healthy during National Nutrition Month. Here are […]
As women we are significantly more at risk than men of experiencing insomnia and sleep issues throughout our lives. Studies from the National Sleep Foundation show that women are not only more likely to suffer from insomnia but also more likely to experience daytime sleepiness AND find it harder to […]
