Up until this year, Dr. Hannah Wells was juggling life as a medical researcher in the field of biotech engineering, and a champion triathlete. Either one would be more than enough for any mere mortal. This year though, Hannah is throwing everything into her sport. Well as soon as lockdown […]
When I say to people, “I’m a whisky girl,” the response is usually a unanimous, “Really?! Didn’t picture you for a whisky person.” Being a young and petite Korean lass, I may not strike you as the Westie that necks Woodies on the weekends. However, for those who know Korean […]
Do you plaster #yeswayrose all over your Instagram account or are you yet to find one that really floats your boat? There’s so much more to rosé than the three P’s, Pale, Pink and Provence. Rosé has been in growth mode for several years and with a huge number of […]
What’s so special about The Face Place? Leading cosmetic medicine expert and entrepreneur, Dr. Catherine Stone, shares the secrets to her success and reveals why so many women trust in her clinic. The start of this new decade marks almost 20 years since you started The Face Place. If you […]
If like me, you vacillate between a morbid fear of isolation and complete social repulsion, any gathering can pose conversation conundrums. What do you chat about while holding a sausage in a piece of bread in one hand and a glass of wine in a plastic cup in the other, […]
Elephant Gin may be hand made in Germany, but its roots are still firmly in South Africa in more way than one. Its story was born there and many of the 14 botanicals used in its production still originate from Africa. Treating your home well is a lesson Elephant Gin […]
Running marathons – half or full – can be seen by many as a sport for the elite and committed athletes among us. However, some may argue running half marathons is a great way to keep fit and active and doesn’t require any super powers or supreme athletic ability. One […]
Most of our large corporates are appointing Heads of Diversity & Inclusion, they’re implementing D&I programmes left, right and centre. Bringing in external consultants, writing strategies, making major public statements about what they’re doing in the D&I “space”, where they’re at on their D&I “journey”..! We’re doing this because it’s […]
Here is a well known quote that has been attributed to Gandhi: “Be the change that you want to see in the world.” Unfortunately, Gandhi didn’t quite say those exact words, but regardless of how the quote came about, I think it is still an important one. Government, local governments, […]
Best advice I’ve been given… In business, probably “to hire the best, and not be greedy,” sage advice from Sir Richard Branson (via his books). In personal life, “not everything that screams the loudest is the most important” and “What others think of you is none of your business!” I […]
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 set the scene with her in-depth keynote, before Jason Reynolds from Quantum Movement shared some insights for building a great company culture. Debi Boffa, […]
Ageing is unavoidable, however, there’s something so beautiful about it. Our skin carries with it the wisdom and history we’ve gathered. We often forget this as we battle the pressures of being ‘selfie-ready’ while trying to embrace ageing gracefully. Our skin is more than just an aesthetic element and it […]
It wasn’t too long ago when many of us would scoff at the idea of eating a meal that didn’t include a portion of meat. It seems the old ‘meat and three veg’ adage has been ingrained in us Kiwis since we were young and for many of us, it’s […]
New Zealand has amazing winemakers in every wine region of our beautiful country and many of them are women. From the outside, the wine industry seems a male-dominated world, but in recent years it has seen a steep increase in young, talented and passionate women join its ranks. It was […]
The start of the new decade brings new goals and drivers for the next 10 years. For those with fitness goals in mind, whether they’re short term or long, it’s the work you put in that will get you there. Putting in that extra rep, running another 100 metres, or […]
Elizabeth McCall is one of the youngest female distillers in the U.S and probably the world. As the Assistant Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve, she has found success in a highly male-dominated world but, of course, her age and gender aren’t the only thing to talk about and maybe soon […]
Any colour as long as it’s black. While that is a broad-brush statement, this does seem to be the motto of architects everywhere – you see it in their clothes and in their cars, so little wonder it’s difficult to get them to incorporate much colour in a design. It […]
With rolling topography, views that stretch all the way to the Hen & Chickens Islands, and only five minutes from the spectacular Tara Iti golf course, securing a site at the Sandhills estate is like getting a hole in one. So in 2017 when Box™ was asked to conceptualise a […]
A perfect mixer to savour these warm afternoons is the Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice Gin. I’m not saying just mix it with fresh air, I’ve got a recipe for you at the end of this article, but first let me tell you about the gin itself. Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice is a […]
It was the great Marilyn Monroe that once said “Hollywood’s a place where they’ll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss, and fifty cents for your soul”. The film industry is an ever changing landscape – exciting and scary, free and restricting – yet classic Hollywood cinema will always […]
On Friday 21 June, 450 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 Limited; […]
On Friday 21 June, 450 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 Limited; […]
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” […]
Tania Domett is the founding director of Cogo, a research agency with extensive experience in measurement and evaluation. Cogo works with a range of clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, delivering insights that organisations find useful and that provide them with clear direction. Cogo has just launched Diversity […]
The universe is governed by an unalterable set of laws. The fundamental rules of physics – motion, mass and energy, thermodynamics, if you drop your toast it will land jam side down and your dog will have just deposited a fist-sized ball of excess hair in the exact site of […]
To fully become a character, either on stage or on screen, is a wonderful gift for an artist to have. It’s a real process to prepare for such a role too. The years spent at Toi Whakaari may not prepare the aforementioned actor for the journey they would be made […]
Serial. Making a Murderer. The Ted Bundy Tapes. There’s no doubt about it: True Crime is big business. Every week there seems to be some new crime podcast or Netflix show that’s got us hooked. So, what’s driving us to consume all this crime content, and what might it be […]
As well as our excellent lineup of speakers who spoke in the panel discussion about their personal experiences, JTE also gave time to two keynote speakers. In this issue of M2woman, we feature the keynote speech given by Sam Stubbs, Managing Director of Simplicity…. I have to say there are […]
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 […]
Film franchises are the resting pulse of the Hollywood box office. Widespread popularity, big-time budgets, and of course longevity with sequels, prequels and spin-offs. If you’re an actor and you break into a film franchise, the table’s been pretty well set. You’re getting paid, and millions and millions of eyes […]
Not only is the flatwater canoer, Lisa Carrington, one of our greatest Olympic athletes, but she has also been appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to kayaking and has taken away the Halberg Performance Sport New Zealand Sportswoman of the Decade. The canoe racer […]
Keep your teeth looking great, up your workout gear and support collagen production – our Wellness News is here to ensure you keep you healthy. Close fit for staying fit Working out usually means moving your body in ways you normally wouldn’t. And to make sure you get the most […]
My day job is owning and running Pure SEO, New Zealand’s largest and most awarded search marketing agency. It is therefore not surprising that I am obsessed with marketing strategies and measuring their results. Over the past decade, we have tried lots of different strategies, from zany radio adverts and […]
The problem with motoring reviews, particularly those of a written form, is that it is very hard to translate all of the aspects that come together to make a motor vehicle. You can get across the specs, horsepower, weight balance and all of that kind of thing, but that doesn’t […]
Where to go to beat the chill this winter Feeling a bit sad this winter? You’re not alone. Seasonal affective disorder is something that many Kiwis find themselves battling from – starting in May and lasting until around September. Most scientists are still scratching their heads on what causes the […]
A sneak peek into New Zealand’s most relaxing weekend getaway Weightless, you sink back and open your eyes to admire the curling steam rising from the mineral water you’re relaxing in, the contrast between the warmth surrounding you and the stark cold lake in front of you invigorates and soothes […]
Energy company, Vector, is determined to remove barriers and boundaries around diversity in the workplace. Already in place are initiatives to combat gender diversity head on, with Vector’s Women in Leadership (WIL) programme a prime example. Designed to help women to reach their fullest potential, the WIL programme gives women […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You know what they say – everyone knows everyone in little, old, bottom-of-the-world New Zealand. No matter what corner you turn, you’re always going to bump into someone you know. Being internationally-renowned New Zealander is becoming more and more of a regular occurance with our artists. When you turn on […]
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 […]
Listen To The Podcast Here Download Fantastic, thanks Vanessa. Look, we are going to widen the discussion throughout the next year into other diversity groups as well, but while we’re on women and boards, Kate, I’m interested in where your interest and empathy for diversity came from, and […]
Listen To The Podcast Here Download On that note everyone I’d like to hear from you just finally before we ask for some take homes and then take some questions from the floor. How can we fix this? We’ve been talking about it. This is my fourth or […]
Sugar Fairy Sweet pastel and tangy sherbet shades are celebrated in Dior’s Limited Edition Spring Look this year with two delectable candy-coloured 5 Couleurs Lolli’glow palettes, $127 each. Glow-In-One To boost radiance and brightness, Kiehl’s Glow Formula Skin Hydrator, $58, includes light-reflecting minerals that imparts a healthy-looking glow. Ultimate Cure […]
You’re out for dinner and feeling adventurous, it’s time to try something new! Browsing the wine list you flick past the usual suspects, Sparkling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and you stop at the wines listed as “Other”, or perhaps it’s called “Unique Wines” or “Interesting Varieties”. No matter the […]
New Zealand food blogger, Eleanor Ozich, holds her love of food closely to her heart, with an emphasis on simple, homemade foods. She promotes a calm and relaxing lifestyle, love for natural ingredients and an enthusiasm for simplicity. In addition to encouraging readers to make their food basics at home, […]
Have you ever wondered why you so often knee-jerk react to life’s intense moments? Your boss calls you in for an impromptu meeting and your mouth goes dry, your guts turn to water and legs shake. Nothing you do or say to yourself makes much difference as your worst case […]
