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 […]
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 […]
It’s automatic. We do it 23,000 times a day and we don’t even need to think about it. Or do we? As strange as it sounds to say, breathing is all the rage. Breathfulness, it seems, is the new mindfulness with the market now flooded with a plethora of books, […]
You’ve seen the interiors in Box™ houses right? The way they look so cohesive and complete and well, just darn fantastic actually. We can’t take all the credit because, while our clients come to us for our design smarts, they generally tend to be the type that want a fair […]
Ask a scientist to discover and they will experiment. They will spend years and years going through the same type of equations, playing with different figures and statistics to get to a concrete, final result. Ask a stonemason to build a cathedral and they’ll spend decades laying brick after brick. […]
Fake Baby. The title of Amy McDaid’s debut novel – the draft of which won the Sir James Wallace Prize in 2017 – drives darkly yet comically at those tragic moments of relief and reprieve in escaping the stark reality of life-altering loss, along with the relatable drudgery of daily […]
As the soft, amber stage lights rose on the Radio Music Hall in New York, Stefani Germanotta’s voice rang out in a haunting yet delicate Soprano shrill. A fallen ghost-silver chandelier, teetering on its side behind her, had interrupted her introduction. The shot cuts to Stefani’s face, hidden behind a […]
Owned and run by Hawke’s Bay-based entrepreneur and health enthusiast Luci Firth, Adashiko is at the forefront of the collagen movement in New Zealand and helps to restore the skin and body from the inside out. We talk to Luci about her journey and vision for the future. Tell […]
Lucy Vincent Marr is a renowned beauty icon in New Zealand who has truly mastered the art of luxury natural beauty with her brainchild, sans[ceuticals]. As you’d expect, the products are made ‘without’ all of the nonsensical things such as animal testing, synthetic colours and fragrances, sulfates, silicones and the […]
With the onset of the colder months, nothing beats the solace of bundling into a snug, cozy corner and warming our chilly cockles in front of a crackling fire. Though with plummeting temperatures and fluctuations from freezing outdoors and blustery winds, to overheated workspaces and heat pump-dry homes, it is […]
With winter in the rear-view mirror and the change of seasons ushering in sunny showers and flowers finally in bloom, just as we naturally adjust our wardrobes to adapt to the warmer climes, our skincare routine calls for a refresh too. In adjusting to the warmer temperatures, higher UV […]
Wither Hills is a well respected wine brand here and around the globe, but behind the beautiful branding and labelling is a blend of hard work, weather and land variables, years of knowledge, science, craft and passion. Head winemaker, Matt Large takes us through the journey. Is there a […]
Feeling a bit sad after 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 so-called winter blues, but most can agree that […]
Two things prompted me to write this article. The first, a diary reflection that Cameron Sims wrote when he was hitch hiking in the South Island after finishing his university degree and the second, an interview with Ben Shewyn, an expat Kiwi, owner of Attica restaurant, currently residing in Melbourne. […]
Well, to quote every email I have received since mid March, we are “living in uncertain times” and “learning to navigate our new normal”. That last one does throw me. I am unable to determine my left hand from my right, and often lose our vehicle in the supermarket car-park, […]
Of all beverages, rum has the renown for shaping the broad course of history. Arising from what was initially a by-product achieved from transforming sugarcane into sugar, the potent discovery of molasses or “black gold” fermented and distilled into the first “rums” swiftly surpassed the vast sugar economy, its genesis […]
Cleaner hands and bluer skies aside, a silver lining amidst these unprecedented times can be found in the way it is catalysing a renewed focus on supporting and celebrating Kiwi-grown businesses – many of whom are sustainably harnessing the unique biodiversity this country has to offer and who in turn […]
Someone rather cynical once said that youth is wasted on the young. And maybe they had a point. Youthfulness is just one of those things that we tend to appreciate more when it’s gone. And no amount of money can buy back time. There are, though, some clever ways to […]
In this year’s Golden Globes, host Ricky Gervais attempted to put Hollywood in its place. “If you win an award tonight, don’t use it as a platform to make a political speech,” he suggested during his opening monologue. “You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything, you know […]
I’d name my autobiography… Hmm, not sure. But if I wrote a book, it might be on connection and communication. We (or should I say I!) get into so many muddles in life when we speak from a place of shame, fear and ego, or are too scared of speaking […]
Mulan is one of the most iconic figures of Ancient China. First introduced to the Northern Dynasties in the 6th century poem, Ballad of Mulan, and later as the titular character in a 1998 Disney animated film, the daughter-turned-honoured-warrior has stood the test of time. Spirited, determined and skilled on […]
Tea spilling, cancel culture, call out culture — unless you’ve made the perhaps very wise decision to ‘cancel’ any connection you have to the internet, you’ve likely come across one or all of these terms. Even if you’re unsure about what these terms mean, you’ve probably clicked on at least […]
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 […]
The importance of unbiased journalism has been highlighted over recent years, of course with certain examples of voter manipulation and fake news. At the same time, the industry has faced unprecedented pressure from disruptive forces and new business models. It’s not all bad news though. We might still continue to […]
Bathrooms by Elite, as their name would suggest, are kind of obsessed with bathrooms. And while the other rooms in your home will of course have their uses, your bathroom will be where you prepare yourself for an amazing day or maybe unwind from a tough day. Whatever the day, […]
“It is the perfect fit for those needing space but looking for an easy-to-manoeuvre vehicle,” says David Hodge, Managing Director Mazda New Zealand, explaining the brand new Mazda CX-30. “It offers the best of both worlds, giving roominess and ample cargo space for around town and out of town adventures, […]
