“May is a great month to get out of the house, support hospitality, try something new and taste something different,” says Viv Rosenberg, manager of the Ponsonby Business Association, and we wholeheartedly agree. Before temperatures drop and hibernation season officially takes over, making the most of the last few weeks […]
The outdoors industry has no shortage of money shots sporting the stereotypical embodiment of an “adventurer” – athletic weekend warriors at one with their hands-free hydration packs, standing on rocky outcrops looking positively fresh post knocking out of the park some gnarly endurance trail. That is all well and good, […]
Resilience and grit are often two lauded qualities for those who want to get ahead in whatever chosen field they want to get ahead in. From business to sports to entertainment – if you want to stand out from the crowd, you need to fight through the pain of practice, […]
When Beyonce’s hit song All The Single Ladies first topped the charts back in 2008, it was an instant hit thanks to its catchy lyrics and dance worthy-beat. But now more than a decade later, the single girls anthem still rings true for a generation of millennial women choosing to […]
Polymath Nuwanthie Samarakone has the sort of CV that would give most overachievers a flush of envy. As well as helping the career pathways of graduates with her company ICE, she is an investor in impact-focused startups and an independent director for a wide range organisations, including Tourism Talent, a […]
Spoil your mum (or friend, aunt, partner, sister, etc.) on this special day… or any day for that matter. Here are some thoughtful Mums day gift ideas, from homeware to loungewear, all with a hint of luxe. Only the best of the best for your queen. Wear Home What […]
The design decisions we make when building a home aren’t always based on fashion or finance. Sometimes they hark back to our childhood. That’s what first-time builders Terri and Sam discovered when, along with the Box™ team, they started the process of conceptualising a new-build in Auckland’s Glendowie. “I grew […]
All of the latest news and pieces from the world of success, business and wellness. Work To Wellness A strong commitment to work is often seen as a positive attribute in the business world. Dedication and determination can only be a good thing, right? While it may be good for […]
Love is in the air, whether we’re amid a pandemic or not, and this will be the case always and forevermore. However, the way it is honoured and celebrated has changed over the past 12 or so months with different lockdown levels and restrictions in play. Add to that the […]
The world of whisky is truly vast and diverse with countless different brands and expressions let alone blends, age statements, flavour profiles and finishes. While this might be an enticing prospect for the initiated, it can be daunting for those who are new to the formidable amber nectar. Though if […]
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 […]
It takes a certain vision, tenacity and style to forge a brand that captures the attention of women, fashion editors and female entrepreneurs alike. For Kate Spade, it all started in 1993 when she spied a distinct lack of stylish, affordable and sensible handbags, and set out to craft her […]
It is a compelling challenge for one of the world’s largest intimate apparel companies to balance the delicate dichotomy between a marketing strategy that must encompass a global distribution reach of over 4,000 doors across 34 countries, and the nuances of something as acutely intimate and personal as lingerie. Bendon, […]
Naomi Osaka, #2 tennis player in the world, TAG Heuer ambassador and M2woman’s cover star this issue (which I’m sure is an accomplishment she mentions when introducing herself) has become embroiled in a media controversy after opting out of talking to the press between matches at the French Open. This […]
Whether you’re going to the bach or chilling at home this summer, finding time to read a good book is the perfect way to relax and wind down after the ups and downs of last year. We’ve put together our top picks for you to work through over the next […]
Moving at a mere 30km/h, the silver Nissan shuffled painfully slowly through the wave of oppressive January heat. The year was 2018 and, as correctly anticipated by TVNZ weather reporter Dan Corbett the night before, the day was sweltering. If that prehistoric old car had gone any slower along Auckland’s […]
Filmmaker and explorer, Celine Cousteau, carries on an incredible family legacy set by her grandfather Jacques Cousteau, her father Jean-Michel Cousteau and her mother Anne-Marie Cousteau, an expeditionary photographer. With her creation of CauseCentric Productions, Celine has connected the dots between film, art, technology and education to create a platform […]
1. Local Luxury Kiwi ingenuity never ceases to amaze us – luxury, clean hair care brand Chloe Zara is the new and uber cool kid on the block, worthy of all the hype its garnered on social media. Void of petrochemicals and silicones that fake the shine, the range is […]
As the sun crests to its highest point in the sky, culminating in the longest day of the year, we relish those long, hazy days, late sunsets and warm, breezy nights. And of course, those lazy summer days would not be complete without that ultimate thirst-quenching libation in hand. Now […]
The brainchild of nutritionist, Dr. Sarah Mitchell Weston, belle époque nutrition is a health & wellness clinic offering personalised and evidence-based nutrition advice for individuals or couples, who are interested in transformation and enhancement of a healthy lifestyle. We talk to Sarah about starting a new business in the year […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, well it is according to Christmas crooner Andy Williams and actually, given the rampant delights offered by 2020, any time that edges me closer to the end of it, I consider downright bloody marvellous. Despite the giddy abandon we may be collectively […]
When building a new home, you can really make it your own. This feature shows how homes can look unique, yet be based on the same floor plan. Every home G.J. Gardner builds is entirely different, even when they are built from the same design! As the saying goes, everyone […]
If you have been fortunate enough to have already discovered Holly Simpson-Howe’s jewellery designs, you will know how elegant, edgy and enduring they are. The sort of luxury keepsake pieces that are statement-making yet can be worn effortlessly every day – and which you feel incomplete without. Since handcrafting the […]
We can probably do with a little extra inspiration these holidays, sans the overseas travel, with things that evoke the feel of tropical ocean breezes and shimmering white sand beaches. We would respectfully submit that nothing says “chilled island time” quite like this cooling and ultra-refreshing version of the classic […]
Walking out to the rapturous applause of a ‘filled’ Staples Centre, comedian and late-night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel looked calm, cool, and collected. Dressed in a traditional black, tailored tuxedo with a hint of swagger in his walk, the popular comic started his opening monologue with his typical tongue-in-cheek […]
Since bursting onto the New Zealand culinary scene back in 2012 as Series 3 Masterchef winner, Chelsea Winter has cemented herself as food royalty with her style of accessible and tasty recipes that even people who consider themselves “eggs in the kitchen” can tackle. And while there might be a […]
As research has shown, cancer is not just one thing, and to imagine we will find a single silver bullet solution for it simply does not do service to the complexity to be found in this killer group of diseases – each with its own characteristics, risk factors and causes. […]
Bobs, beach waves, curtain bangs and warm hues – we saw a lot of these trends dominate the social media scene this year. In this issue of M2woman, we ask the experts on what they envision to be trendy as we lean into the beach season. There’s a huge swing […]
If you have walked around the Viaduct or Silo Park in the past few years, you will likely have noticed the construction and striking formation of the Park Hyatt Auckland. It stands right on the water’s edge between the thriving food and leisure districts of Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct basin […]
Lani Fogelberg left her role at one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent commercial finance brokerage firms to take a step back from the corporate world and seek greater balance in life. Using her expertise in complex problem-solving, strategy and growth initiatives, she launched her own consulting firm. In the current New […]
People are often quick to provide advice or opinions. Sometimes you receive a nugget of gold, and sometimes you have to roll your eyes in disbelief. It’s up to you to decipher what to take on board, and what to discard, but the effort is worth it. Seeking the counsel […]
The concept of self care is everywhere these days . As an antidote to our often stressful and time poor lives, being reminded to take a moment to be kind to yourself can be much needed relief. Given that 2020 is pretty much the year of continually waking up screaming […]
Robyn and Leighton Langley felt conflicting emotions as they stood road-side on a wet and somewhat blustery day and watched a gigantic mechanical arm lift their bedroom pod up and over a specimen pohutukawa to its place on their section. On the one hand they felt very excited; on the […]
It’s a familiar story: when youngsters enter the picture, the excitement of the big-city dream tends to pale. Childhood memories of beaches, open space and a more relaxed pace suddenly become irresistible. Expat Luisa Andrew and her Scottish husband Stephen Dewar were living with three young children in a Hong […]
It’s a common misconception that the construction industry, New Zealand’s fifth largest industry, is solely a male domain. Sure, men may currently make up a significant proportion of the construction workforce, but change is in the air. The sector is diversifying. Women are moving into construction. Today more and more […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to feel the wind in your hair, dip your toes in the warm, crystal-clear water, feel the silky-soft sand between your toes and slowly sip from a freshly-cracked, umbrella-ed coconut? Odds are, it feels pretty good just to think about it. Covid-19 might have turned all […]
“The only thing that is constant, is change” to quote the famous Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who believed permanence to be merely apparent and change to be the only reality in nature. Change can be difficult to adapt to, for all sorts of understandable reasons, yet it is a part of […]
It may seem gauche to launch into talking about money from the get-go but, when you’re considering who will design and build what is probably the biggest investment of your life, cost is always front of mind so it’s bound to come up sooner or later. And when the […]
With health and economic issues impacting the world at the moment, stress and anxiety are a profound side-effect that can build and accumulate to cause plenty of issues in their own right. And while we might be doing relatively well in New Zealand in terms of our approach to the […]
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Environmental consciousness has never been so important. Energy, transportation, agriculture, forestry, and production are the main sectors that contribute the most to carbon emissions. When we think of the fashion industry however, most, if not all these factors are weaved into creating this abundant and profit-driven industry. Chemical usage, water […]
