When Raymond Davey and his partner began the build process over 4 years ago, Landmark Homes wasn’t the first company they selected. “Initially, we chose another housing company to work with, but we simply weren’t satisfied with their ideas,” explains Raymond. “They tried to give us one of their stock […]
… and why this needs to change. When you hear of a ‘boys club’, most people will be taken back to some form of childhood nostalgia where tree huts or play dens had signs saying, ‘no girls allowed.’ For me, it reminds me of the industry I work in today […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Skincare, one of the beauty industry’s branches, is growing at a rapid pace. Back in 2018, the sales of skincare products in the United States alone grew by 13% while makeup only grew by 1%. This growth could highly likely be pinned down to a few trends like self-care movement, […]
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 […]
Life is a journey punctuated with special moments that make a profound impact on us with such seminal moments as milestones being a time for pause, reflection and celebration – of taking stock of just how far we’ve come and how much we’ve accomplished. This year, outdoor performance footwear giant, […]
Despite the bad rap, it gets from a lot of people for its incredible addictiveness (which makes it an elite procrastination tool), every now and again TikTok offers up something genuinely interesting/useful. Apparently, there’s a creative and innovative bunch of people there looking to share the often weird but clever ways […]
The world we’re living in right now is a lot, and I mean – a lot. There’s a global pandemic, we’re in and out of lockdown, and there’s too many sourdough loaves filling up our Instagram feeds. It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed, uncertain about what the next […]
Would you agree that the stigma around ageing is uncalled for? If you do, welcome aboard! No one is exempt from going through the human life cycle. How ageing is regarded as a negative thing is confusing at best. Besides, as the infamous saying goes, age is just a number, right? […]
In one of our articles, we’ve featured a list of multiple ways to make your home a minimalist’s dream abode. This time around, we’re flipping the coin to bring you tips in embracing the bold, loud, detailed and dynamic nature of the maximalist aesthetic. Minimalism is a style loved by many, […]
If you’re anything like me, you love the look of having a full-on jungle in your house and naming yourself a ‘Plant Mom’. However, you’ll also know that this fantasy is a lot easier said than done when in all your past endeavours, you may as well name yourself a […]
Anyone who has a regular fitness regime will know it takes a bit of organising and effort to get out of your oh-so-warm bed every day and commit to a brisk early morning workout. And while the health benefits in terms of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and an enviable […]
When you read, hear or come across the word ‘ageing‘, what comes to mind? Wrinkles. Gray hair. Backaches. Retirement. Maybe wisdom? All valid thoughts. However, given that ageing is the single biggest risk factor for developing diseases such as heart disease, cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s just to name a […]
As the saying goes, you only have one opportunity to make a first impression. This is also true for that first touchpoint of your home, the entrance. This space, after all, shapes first impressions and sets the tone for the rest of your abode, it being the first and last […]
An undisturbed good night’s sleep is essential to our survival. Given that most of us will catch around eight hours each night – a whopping third of a day – which clocks up to 229,961 hours in a lifetime or essentially one-third of an average person’s life, it is only […]
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 […]
There’s definitely something unique about home-grown music that has been created unapologetically from the heart. Songs that are nice and comforting, like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day, or a billion songbirds harmonising together. Songs that speak from the ‘outside-looking-in’, or narrate on global issues, and have […]
When I came to Asthma New Zealand about three years ago from a non-health background, I expected to spend my time learning about asthma and respiratory disease… I did not expect to need to know about building science! Don’t get me wrong, it’s fascinating stuff but having to invest the […]
New Zealand has an important relationship with its Pacific Island neighbours, but it has not always been a good one. While New Zealand relied on labour from the Pacific to work the farms during World War 2 and then to assist in New Zealand’s growing industries in the 50s, 60s […]
Stay on trend with the M2woman fashion news. ‘W’ for ‘Women’ Working Style, a trusted menswear brand and a staple in the NZ sartorial scene have finally tapped into their feminine side with W by Working Style. Their latest offering is a shopping experience that’s personal, unique, and sustainable to […]
Wellness news is here to ensure you’re healthy, well, and good from head to toe, and inside out. The future in skincare is here… Adashiko Collagen Ceramide+ Body Serum is the first collagen serum treatment for the body. Hydrate, smooth and revive your skin with advanced hydration powdered by […]
Pharmacist, technologist, and entrepreneur Greg Macpherson has become an expert in the ageing process at a cellular level and in fact, he wrote the book on it with, “Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging: to live your healthiest life.”. But he is not just talking about the science that is […]
A round-up of some notable food news for a cleaner and a more exciting gastronomic experience. Want a Plantastic Meal? Bean Supreme, the original innovator in accessible plant-based meals in NZ, launches a trio of delicious and healthy goodness to join their much-loved range: Bean Supreme Quinoa & Mushroom […]
What is the unique value you bring to your daily life regardless of it being at work, at home or in one of the many other parts of your life? Take a minute to check and identify what value you are adding. Anyone that is saying, why does it matter? […]
The WFH era in which we have found ourselves has created a ripple effect in more ways than one with perhaps one of the more obvious byproducts being the prioritising of an attitude that honours the importance of basic comforts and joy. A sense of mindfulness for well-being and all […]
Like with any popular drink, whisky comes with some common-believed myths that end up shaping some unfortunate misconceptions. We feel the need to do due diligence and inform our readers of the misleading falsehoods that surround discourse on the famous Scottish liquor that we enjoy so much. Here are some […]
Writing a fail-proof rule book on ‘how to choose art for one’s home’ is tricky, to say the least. For starters, art is subjective. Attraction to an artwork is dependent on one’s unique taste, style, and personal aesthetic. On top of that, adding pieces to your personal space is, for […]
Whether it be your hens’ weekend, birthday, or just an impulsive ‘treat yourself’ splurge, we’ve got you covered for things to do next time you and your friends let your hair down and head away for a girls weekend away. Waiheke Island Almost a given, Waiheke Island is a […]
If you’re anything like me, you’re gutted that we can’t book one-way tickets to Europe and live out all those dreams of prancing along the beautiful European countries like Greece, Spain, Holland, France, and Italy and immersing yourself into all they have to offer. Well, luckily for you, I went […]
Some things in life are worth living for, it often being the small pleasures that give us the most joy. And for foodies, pizza just might be the most perfect food ever invented. For partaking in a slice of what many would classify as heaven, is an experience that invites […]
Being told as an 8-year-old that you have what it takes to one day represent your country at your sport might be a thing that some people shrug off as an impossibility, but New Zealand paraswimmer, Sophie Pascoe, followed through. She has in fact represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth […]
