Founded in 1963 by fellow Kiwi, racing car driver and inventor, Bruce McLaren, the McLaren Brand has always paved the way for worldwide high-end automobile technologies to come to the forefront. Since its humble Grand Prix beginnings from Bruce’s little Austin 7 Ulster, to the much more modern Grand Tourer released in 2019, McLaren has […]
What do you get the man who has absolutely everything? Why a bespoke Rolls-Royce of course, what else? The very epitome of luxury, nothing tells the world more about your personality than a Rolls-Royce. Yet, the car maker extraordinaire has taken this personalisation a step even further with the brand new Rolls-Royce Dawn ‘The Kita’. […]
Swinging by your local café for a barista-made flat white or cappuccino during your morning commute is part of a daily ritual for many of us. However, doing this during the rush of getting in to the office can put a bit of a damper on what should be a relaxing moment. For those who […]
We all know that giving our homes a regular vacuum is a necessary evil, but the very thought of having to haul a bulky and heavy appliance out of the hallway cupboard and drag it around the house for an hour or so really does make you re-consider whether a private cleaner is worth the […]
We probably all hear about it every time we visit the dentist, however keeping up the habit of flossing regularly is not quite as easy as they make it out to be. However Philips have to come to rescue you from your flossing woes with their new Cordless Power Flosser. Removing over 99.9% of plaque […]
You’ve probably heard about the healthy cooking trend that has taken the world by storm in the past few years. Yes, I’m talking about air fryers, the cooking appliance that sparked a global sensation for fans of cooking blogs and food ‘grams. If you haven’t heard of them before, a quick Google will serve you […]
In terms of online content, or just shared content in general, videos are taking centre stage and have been challenging the power of photography as of late. To make things a whole lot more interesting, Nikon, a world-renowned and gold-standard brand in the field of optics and imaging, brings us Nikon Small World in Motion Photomicrography […]
Occupation: Director of Private Capital, Snowball Effect Age: 33 What’s your morning routine? My mornings are fairly family-orientated these days, with two kids under the age of two at home. The goal is to wake up early enough to make a cup of tea for my wife and I before the toddler routine starts. Once […]
Occupation: Executive Chef, Comensa Goup Age: 46 How do you stay motivated? Constant research and development, both personally and professionally. I oversee four restaurants serving contemporary Thai food, Vietnamese street food, traditional Chinese cuisine and dumplings, so travel has been really important in inspiring me to create exciting menus. What’s your favourite restaurant? Gochu, […]
Occupation: Managing Director, Computer Recycling Age: 30 What’s your morning routine? I’m not naturally a morning person, however I make an effort to start the day around 5:30 to keep on top of things. I don’t have a strict routine, but usually my mornings consist of clearing my inbox to plan and prioritise my tasks […]
We all want to live in a clean home, but with the busy lives we all lead, fitting a regular vacuum and clean into your spare time can be difficult. Add to this the fact that it’s a task we all love to put off and it can end up being weeks before your house […]
There is nothing like a freshly brewed coffee from your local cafe in the morning to awake your body and mind. Beating instant every time, the taste of a perfectly made flat white or latte can make those hard-to-leave-the-bed mornings so much easier. However fitting in a pit stop at the cafe during the morning […]
While some may be embracing the rugged look of a hipster beard, those of us who still like the clean-shaven look know all too well the dreaded irratation that comes with it. Luckily for us, Philips have come to the rescue with a new shaver designed to save our face from any irritation our clean […]
Vacuum cleaning your house is already enough of a chore as it is, let alone the pain of having to maneuver around an ever-tangled cord while you work your way through your home. However, Dyson has come to the rescue with their latest cordless vacuum cleaner, so you never have to worry about tripping over […]
Adashiko believe that a few star products will send you on your way to better health with better skin. As their ethos goes ‘health & beauty from the inside out’ . . . so their first go-to products they suggest is their high performing super collagen made from 100% bioavailable ingredients – meaning that they […]
Fine dining establishment, The Grove, is more than just a restaurant, it is the crown jewel amongst Auckland’s superb culinary scene. Headed by owner, Michael Dearth, alongside Head Chef, Ryan Moore and Food & Beverage Director, Andrea Martinisi, The Grove was recently named 15th in the world on TripAdvisor’s 2021 Travellers’ Choice “Best of the […]
There’s no such thing as a perfect product. However, the bold, brave, and creative ones come close to creating such things. This is the case for James Mount and Grace Glass, co-founders of Natural Paint Co, a disruptive eco-friendly paint brand, that’s proudly New Zealand-made. Their brainchild seems to have it all – a natural, […]
Te Aranga O Otene Hopa Occupation: Kapa Haka Tutor/Performer, Māori Cultural Lead TupuToa, Future Director Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei Whai Rawa Age: 34 What are the top three things on your bucket list? 1. Visit Gallipoli and see where our soldiers were all those years ago and pay my respects there. 2.Climb Machu Picchu and […]
We talk to General Manager, Brendon Lee, on his bucket list, advice for his 20 year old self and how people can fund a dream. What are the top three things on your bucket list? 1. Talk investment strategy with Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger. 2. Workout session with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. 3. Being […]
In this edition of Man on the Street, we quiz Stanley Henry, Managing Director of The Attention Seeker, motivation, success and his best piece of advice. What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? You are awesome sober! You don’t need to be the party guy who is always drunk. People love you for […]
We talk to Jade Lynn, Sales Trader at CMC Markets, about advice for his 20-year-old-self, the secret to success and his favourite restaurant. What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? There’s not much I would change from those days, but ‘whatever you start, don’t stop!’ The inspiration tide comes and goes and when […]
No matter what your fitness goals and the training you are undergoing to reach them, your hard work doesn’t stop once you leave the gym. There are plenty of steps you can take to ensure that your workout routine is supported with regular healthy lifestyle choices that will ultimately push you towards accomplishing your goals. […]
Boat shoes, a summer favourite with a timeless look. Whether relaxing on the deck or going to eat by the waterfront this summer, these comfortable classics have become, and will always remain, the essential summer shoe. Find boat shoes this season at Merchant 1948, a brand thrived for three generations. Handcrafted in Portugal, Merchant 1948 […]
With the holidays right around the corner, Drinks by Dram has you covered with the release of their whisky set, the ideal Christmas gift for novices and enthusiasts alike. The curated mini library of whiskies, which serves as an advent calendar or a very ambitious flight, will guide you through many of Scotland’s most renown […]
The best camera is the one you have on you and the Nikon Z 6II is a hybrid mirrorless camera that any photography-lover will definitely want on them. As part of Nikon’s second generation of full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z 6II is capable of capturing phenomenal images in low-light scenarios and holds the power of […]
Wolverine shoes are backed by a 135 year history and as they state “We are not good because we’re old, we’re old because we stayed good”. A lighter and more flexible version of their original boots, The 1000 Mile Original Leather Sneakers is the middleground between being comfortable and being stylish. The shoe is designed […]
Wolverine is known for combining the best materials with an attention to detail and the finest craftsmanship. Their leather shoe, the Harwell Chukka is no exception with a rich full grain leather upper, leather lined interior, Goodyear™ Wel construction with rubber midsole and heel. The modern twist on a boot is handcrafted in Leon, Mexico […]
All New Zealand subscribers of M2 or M2woman will go in the draw to win one of two Louis Loire watches from the range at LouisLoire.com. Proudly Auckland designed, boasting genuine Swiss Movements, Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, Genuine Bovine Leather and selling at a fraction of competitor prices, if you’re looking for a leather wristwatch […]
Movember may be over, but that’s no excuse not to neglect the beard you put so much time effort into. A casual rub with the hand first thing in the morning to get rid of the toast crumbs and coffee droplets simply ain’t gonna cut it. Some serious grooming is in order to do it […]
Christmas is of course a time for celebration, gifts, moments with family and some good drink and food. It is even better to have all these things bundled together and it is even betterer (technically speaking) when these things all involve Taylor’s Port. For a start, Taylor’s Port have been going since 1692 which not […]
What are the top three things on your bucket list? Mountain bike the Old Ghost Road, in the South Island. Explore South America. Heli-Skiing in Alaska. What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? I’m not sure I’d do much differently – “make the most of that stage of your life, it’s one of […]
Harnessing some of Hawke’s Bay’s best grapes over the last quarter century, Mills Reef has established itself as one of New Zealand’s finest wine brands and, for almost as long, Head Winemaker Paul Dawick has been a part of the Mills Reef family. Raised in Hawke’s Bay since the age of 4, Paul has been […]
What are the top three things on your bucket list? In no real order, it would be driving across Europe in something old and exotic; wholeheartedly embrace another culture (language, food, customs – the whole nine yards) and do Ed proud and give Everest a bash (a mix of the irresistible metaphor of conquering all […]
If you didn’t need money, what would you do? I’d help to solve some of the environmental problems we face thanks largely to consumerism – pollution & climate change, single use plastics, and I’d focus on circular economy development. I’m lucky enough that, aside from lobbying efforts in these spaces, I’m a founding Trustee of […]
What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Back yourself and start sooner, you are going to anyway. How do you stay motivated? Working on projects that are meaningful. Removing tasks / work / people that drain energy. Also, setting big purposeful goals. If you didn’t need money, what would you do? To be […]
What’s your morning routine? “Wake up, drank” (a smoothie). Like many people, I’m a creature of habit and routine. Mine is my smoothie. This is usually accompanied with a walk, however workload permitting. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Do a lap of Nürburgring Ring in an insanely fast car- what […]
Gillette’s latest innovation, the Gillette Skinguard Razor, features new technology that’s clinically proven for sensitive skin and designed to stop irritation. We can find the humour in many of life’s irritating moments, but skin irritation is no laughing matter. Stresses on the skin from shaving can cause redness, nicks, cuts, ingrown hairs and bumps. The […]
Occupation: Drive Host on Coast Age: 42 What are the top three things on your bucket list? Watching Liverpool play live at Anfield at the Kop end. Taking my wife to New York and experiencing that incredible city together. Following Pearl Jam around on a world tour. They change the setlist every night, so no show is […]
Occupation: Commentator at SKY Sport and Senior Account Manager Age: 42 What’s your morning routine? Up around 5:30am for a workout at home, then I jump onto the laptop to set up my schedule for the day before my daughter Willow wakes up at around 7am. I make her breakfast (always pancakes or French toast), […]
From left to right: Triumph & Disaster Gameface Moisturiser, 100g, $75; Triumph & Disaster Rock&Roll Face Scrub, 100ml, $49; Baxter of California Under Eye Complex Cream, 22.5ml, $49.99; Layrite Moisturising Conditioner, 300ml, $30; Trumpers Eucris Eau de Toilette, 100ml, $154.50; Layrite Daily Shampoo, 300ml, $30; Taylor of Old Bond Street St James Deodorant, 75ml, $31. […]
National Treasures come in all shapes and sizes and in this case, flavours from the the oldest wine property in the country. Established in 1896, Te Mata is New Zealand’s original fine wine estate. Recently described by jancisrobinson.com as ‘A national treasure’, Te Mata Estate produces wines grown, hand-harvested, fermented, and bottled entirely on their […]
Joint Movement Joint discomfort or pain is quite common for sports enthusiasts and those who suffer from arthritis. For full-body strength and wellness, a collagen supplement works holistically with antioxidant benefits for potent joint support. Collagen is the main structural protein in various areas of the body, like the skin, bones and teeth. Adashiko, founded […]
I’m not an inventor. I just want to make things better. – Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO There’s a lot of pride that business owners have. It’s actually really critical that pride and ownership extends to everyone in the organization. I think everyone is in the same boat in driving the company forward. – Aaron Levie, […]
How often have you heard this; ‘That shirt you’re wearing is so last year!’? If you’re like me and fashionably challenged, then it’s a weekly, if not daily, reproach. But one person who welcomes such comments – at least he doesn’t mind them now – is Oz Jabur, the founder of Future Co, a new […]
What’s your morning routine? Cup of tea, scan both Stuff.co.nz & Times of India for news, then switch to LinkedIn. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Do a grand driving tour of the USA, Europe and India. What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Work more, party less. How […]
Just Believe in yourself, keep dreaming and work hard. make sure you set small goals for yourself so you can reach the bigger ones. Surround yourself with good people. Born and raised in paradise, New Zealand rugby union player, Malakai Fekitoa, has loved playing local rugby from a young age. Through that love of rugby, […]
Running is a great hobby or exercise routine. It has a wealth of benefits. Cardiovascular health is essential to waylay a stream of illnesses and problems. Founded in 2007, GetRunning is a New Zealand-born group that helps people to fall back in love with running. The founder, Gaz Brown, got the idea to start GetRunning […]
Last year over 29,000 people and counting signed up to take part in the Round the Bays run. To help out with the sheer scale of the run Under Armour has now become a proud partner of the event for the next three years, encouraging Kiwis with their mission of making you better. For those […]
“If you start thinking you are good at something, that’s often the day you stop trying to be better and open the back door for someone to come after you. That’s why we always aim higher. We never feel like we’re done.” – Drew Houston, cofounder and CEO of Dropbox “When you innovate, you’ve got […]
If you didn’t need money, what would you do? Set up a car yard in Central Auckland which only sells 1980’s Japanese hatchbacks from a tech-free office of the era. Beige suits, Datsuns and a Rolodex. It would definitely lose money, but would be super fun. Then go on huge trips exploring continents with my […]
What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Face up to your problems and challenges. Your weaknesses have more to teach you than your strengths. So try, fail and learn. Also, get used to the smell of rich mahogany and leather bound books. How do you stay motivated? Wanting to be the best possible […]
What are the top three things on your bucket list? – Enjoy a sunset in Santorini – One-on-one coaching lesson with Tony Robbins – Share a bottle of Macallan 52 year old Whiskey with friends What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Work hard, play hard, put everything on the line and in invest […]
What’s your morning routine? Wake up at 6am, take the dog out for a run, have breakfast with family and listen to podcasts on the way to work. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Photography tour around India, preferably with legendary Steve McCurry. Taking the whole family for an epic skiing […]
Image: Stefano Boeri Architetti This set of buildings have been designed as part of an effort to make the city of Cairo, Eygpt, a greener place to live. The project, consisting of three buildings, was designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, with local partner Shimaa Shalash, and landscape agronomist, Laura Gatti, and will host 350 trees […]
What advice would you give your 20 year-old self? I have found that adventure is the true ‘elixir’ of life. Follow your dreams to achieve inner peace. What is the secret to success? Inner peace of mind, a healthy body and the ability to help others achieve the same. What is the worst mistake you’ve […]
What’s your morning routine? Every morning I try and take a few seconds to acknowledge how grateful I am for what I have; such as a loving family, my health and close friends. I feel this makes me start on a positive note and sets me up for the day. On Tues/Thurs, I’m up at […]
Bookstores in China are getting an upgrade, courtesy of design firm, X+Living. Bookstore company, Zhongshuge, is looking to pull people away from their screens and back to traditional paper with stores that have an impressive design to rival their impressive offering of books. Pictured is their Guiyang store, featuring a trippy, and seemingly neverending, corridor […]
A look from the Stolen Girlfriends Club Show at New Zealand Fashion Week 2019. Image: Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images. Baxter of California LA-based, Baxter of California want to help beard growers keep that style sharp with their Beard Line Up Shave Gel. Its clear, non-foaming properties means that you can see through the gel to get […]
A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well. Jeff Bezos (Amazon CEO) It’s very hard to fail completely if you aim high enough. Larry Page (Half of Google) Engineering is the closest thing to magic that exists in the world. Elon […]
Barbering is one of the world’s oldest professions, with excavated grooming instruments dating back to the Bronze Age in 3500 BC. There are even references to early forms of barbering being practiced as far back as the Ancient Egyptian era. In the thousands of years which have followed, the barbering culture has grown and reformed, […]
Authentic icons and essentials, infused with unexpected, modern twists with a heavy dose of streetwear and ’90s elements are at the heart of Levi’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection. The ’90s are still very much alive this season. Think hip-hop inspired sportswear like hoodies, hybrid trucker jackets and tees featuring bold colour-blocking, big logos and eye-catching graphics. […]
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking” Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant” Robert Louis Stevenson, novelist Don’t wish it […]
Rafa Ortiz dropping over Spirit Falls while whitewater kayaking on the Little White Salmon river near White Salmon, Washington. The Little White Salmon is a highlight of Pacific Northwest creeking and Spirit Falls itself is a big highlight. The drop Rafa is taking is over 2 stories tall (around 33 Foot) and he has standby […]
Following in the footsteps of someone who is considered to be one of the leading technology pioneers of the last few decades can’t be easy. However, under Tim Cook’s leadership, tech giant Apple has gone from strength to strength. Taking over Apple in 2011, after the death of founder, Steve Jobs, Cook was named on […]
Last month, Netflix released nature documentary series, Our Planet, narrated by environmental icon, David Attenborough. The four year project involved over 600 crew members and looks at Earth’s wildlife habitats and the animals that call it home, ranging from the icy shores of Antarctica to the plains of Africa. Here we see a springtime scene […]
Astronaut Anne McClain had a staggering view as she snapped this shot of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft as it headed towards the International Space Station last month. The shuttle was docked at the ISS for five days. Image Credit: NASA
For the past four years, Rolex has been resonsible for the design of the Oscars® Greenroom, where Academy Awards® presenters gather before stepping on stage. Changing the theme each year, the 2019 Oscars® Greenroom took guests on an underwater experience linking the room to their Perpetual Planet campaign. With an entrance door shaped like a […]
Only getting his first computer at age 33, Jack Ma is now one of the internet’s richest entrepreneurs. After being rejected from a job at KFC, the founder of Alibaba Group is now worth $37.3 billion. Not known only for his enterprenuerial skills, Ma made his acting debut in a kung fu short film and […]
This image taken from the International Space Station shows curling snow drifts around the Dnieper River that flows from Russia to the Black Sea.
You may associate Iceland with “The Land of Fire & Ice”, the 2010 eruption when Mt Eyjafjallajökull blew its top or, for the Game of Thrones enthusiasts, the home of the “Bloody Gate”. For me the Northern Lights would strongly come to mind. Reykjavik is the capital and home to 30% of the total population. […]
Our favourite griller Sean Connolly is the master of cooking a good steak. We sat down with him at one of his Auckland restaurants, The Grill, to talk about one of his favourite cuts – the mighty T-bone. My favourite steak is a Bistecca Fiorentina – a traditional dish from Florence. Why I love a […]
Fishing has always had a certain romantic allure —casting your cares on the open ocean, sipping a cold one, all while playing hooky from the punch-card 9-5. But while dodgy equipment, no boat or little experience can be discouraging, we’ve come up with the perfect greenhorn guide to charter fishing to help get you […]
Grace O’Malley, skippered by Zoe Taylor, rounding Tasman Island during the 2018 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race in December last year. The Grace O’Malley won the IRC Division 3 in the race. What was initially planned to be a cruise with a group of friends is now considered to be one of the world’s most […]
Being made homeless with your wife and baby son after being let go from your job at a marijuana farm in California doesn’t exactly sound like the beginning of a successful music career. However, for thrice-Grammy nominated musician and producer Anderson .Paak, this is exactly what set him on the path to release a string […]
The Ulakhan-Sis Siberia Rock formations were first discovered in 2016 and it was only a matter of time before someone was going to climb them. Killian Fischhuber, Galina Terenteva, and Robert Leistner established numerous first ascents/climbs. The rock quality was less than ideal, but the setting, the endless number of unclimbed towers more than made […]
The Kiwi-based satellite launch company Rocket Lab makes it’s third launch of 2018 for NASA from Māhia Peninsula. Onboard were 24 Nanosatellites that were released shortly after the rocket entered orbit. This launch marks the first dedicated launch for small satellites on a commercial launch vehicle. Nanosatellites normally need to take the cheap seats on […]
Sticking with our theme of Rocky outcrops in the middle of nowhere, Kirby Chambliss of the United States leads Nicolas Ivanoff of France and Matthias Dolderer of Germany over the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in Utah. Despite only being 13km square, this landscape has come to define the American West.
Aussie freestyle motocross rider Robbie Maddison took an unorthodox ride from The Hague to the coast, zipping past classic Dutch windmills and through narrow canals. You’re probably more familiar with Maddison than you think, he was the motorbike stunt double for Daniel Craig in Skyfall.
The M2 Man of the Year was a night of celebration and with summer just around the corner, a refreshing Aperol Spritz went down a treat. The team at Aperol have very kindly given us their Aperol Spritz recipe so you can enjoy this cocktail at home with friends. How To Make A Perfect Aperol […]
Winner of the Spatial Purple Pin at this year’s Best Design Awards, the Waterview Connection by Warren and Mahoney Architects for New Zealand Transport Agency has been called a project of “national significance” by our government. The project highlights the need for designs to be more than just functional and must also be beautiful and […]
Instagram is a funny thing. Scroll through your feed at any given time and find post after post of envy-inducing holiday photos, each one more idyllic than the next. Then us too, posting our own versions of paradise, waiting in anticipation for other like-minded envious followers to also validate our holiday pics with a ‘like’. […]
A day spent bouncing between wineries, experiencing the Pinot Noir the region is so famous for may seem great in theory; however, after a few tipples of the red stuff at one winery, you won’t be so hot to drive to the next. Alpine Wine Tours are a family-owned business run by Emma Chisholm and […]
On an alpine hillside sits the Sherwood. The restaurant, which is part of the Sherwood Hotel, has a deep connection with nature and it’s menu is ever changing, depending on what is available in its surrounds at any given time. Keeping it as local as possible, the kitchen uses produce from farmers and growers in […]
On July 22, 2018, Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel became the first man to ski down the from the summit of the second highest peak in the world, K2 in the Himalayas reaching 28,251ft. Pictured here is Bargiel during his first attempted ascent of K2 in June 2018. TOP PHOTO BY MAREK OGIEŃ / RED […]
Taking place on top of the Riesenrad ferris wheel in Vienna, volleyball teams from Austria and Norway battle it out at a height 65 metres while experiencing the beautiful views of the city. Called the Serve in the Sky, the two teams, who are use to playing on the beach rather than on top of […]
Known as the best rock climber in the world, American Chris Sharma, hangs precariously from a rock face in Sant Llorenc de Montgai, Spain. Sharma first began rock climbing at age 12 and within 2 years was winning the US Nationals against competitors twice his age. He describes his passion as: “Climbing is how I […]
This heart-stopper of a rollercoaster, Takabisha, is located at the Fuji-Q Highland themepark in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan. The 1,000 metre-long rollercoster takes 2 mins to complete and includes a sudden drop into pitch black, corkscrews and its famous 121° drop, making it the steepest rollercoaster in the world. The ride has been entertaining thrillseekers since […]
Think NZ’s too cold for a swim? Try Antarctica! Columbian high diver, Orlando Duque, takes a dip in Antartica’s freezing waters during a trip to the icy continent earlier this year to raise consciouness about the pole’s melting. With only 7mm of neoprene to protect him from the below 1C waters, Duque completed 3 dives […]
Hitting Neon’s platform on June 28 is the hit show Billions. A complex drama which dives deep into the high-flying world of finance by colliding two titanic figures – the hard charging, whip-smart U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti), and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king, Bobby “Axe” Axelrod (Damian Lewis). Weaving an intricate web […]
2015’s Jurassic World was a huge smash success, bringing the Jurassic Park franchise roaring back to life. Now here comes Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the much-anticipated sequel. Set a few years after the original, the film finds Isla Nublar and its reptilian residents under threat from something even more powerful than the strongest dinosaur: a […]
It’s still pitch black when our alarms go off – 4.15am to be exact. Despite the early morning start, it’s easy to offset my drowsy, zombie-like mind with the sheer excitement of what’s on the agenda for today. While our time in New South Wales’ premier wine region, Hunter Valley, had so far consisted of […]
