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M2 Magazine – Feb 2025
Best Things Ever Said So Far In 2025
“What attracts the best talent is obviously the solving of the world’s hardest problems.” – Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, “There’s always a reason to say no, but if we keep saying no, we’ll […]
The Speedcat is Back
25 years ago PUMA introduced the Speedcat, a piece of footwear styled after the fireproof Formula 1 shoes their drivers wear. This iconically sleek and simple look has now entirely transcended the Monaco racetrack in […]
Thriving Through Change: The Non-Negotiables of Hospitality Business Success in 2025
In an industry as dynamic and unforgiving as hospitality, complacency is the quickest path to failure. The landscape has been constantly shifting and isn’t expected to change in the coming year—we are still in an […]
Time Pieces
The New Omega Alpha, Barry Keoghan
The star is ascending for Barry Keoghan as he’s made a name for himself in his roles in “Saltburn,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” and “The Killing of a Sacred Deer”. Personally I thought he did […]
Two Men. Three Watches. One Victor: Who Got There First
Rolex was present for one of New Zealand’s proudest achievements. When you’re trying to conquer earth’s highest point it’s important to know the time. You can’t be late for important appointments. What would you tell […]
M2 Luxury Watch Collection 2023
Oscar Wilde once mused, ‘I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.’ With this sentiment echoing through the halls of horology, we again bring to you some of the finest creations […]
M2 AI Summit
Navigating the Legal Labyrinth of AI
The legal uncertainties surrounding artificial intelligence are vast and complex, so to help work through this we brought in Hudson Gavin Martin partner, Andrew Dentice to help us get a handle on the evolving legal […]
Humans & AI, The Future Of An Augmented Workforce
Leighton Roberts, the co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies, took the stage at the M2 AI Summit with a mix of humility and humour, a style befitting a man whose mission is to democratise financial opportunities […]
Three years of AI Madness and What it Means for Business
David McDonald, co-founder and CEO of Being AI, took the stage at the M2 AI Summit, with a clear message: AI is not just another tool; it’s the linchpin of the next industrial revolution. “Three […]
Cars
A Glimpse of An Everyday Future
Okay, so how’s your experimentation with electric vehicles going? Ah, so you’re still driving a hybrid huh? Well, you and many others it’s fair to say as hybrid sales have been up big time over […]
The Lexus LBX Morizo RR Is More Everything
When you fly to Queenstown for a launch event, you know it’s got to be something special. The natural location is beautiful, and Lexus matched the hospitality to the location, lodgings at Gibbston Lodge, discovering […]
Hyper Hybrid – Electric, Lamborghini Style
The Revuelto is the newest offering from Italian automaker Lamborghini, and it’s really not your average supercar. It’s also hybrid by the way and it is a long, long way away from your average hybrid […]
Fashion
Outside Edge
Ermenegildo Zegna might be a luxury fashion brand that is renowned for its finely crafted suits and other clothing items. However, in its hometown of Trivero, Italy, the company is also known for its environmental […]
Dior Are Getting into the Spirit of Sportswear
Gardening, hiking, fishing: whether formal or informal, the looks of the Dior Summer 2023 men’s collection combine elegance and levity in the spirit of sportswear to celebrate nature. Inspired by outdoor activities, rucksacks, belt bags […]
Prepare For Winter With The Z Zegna FW Collection
We’re coming out of the sweltering summer months and arriving into the cooler seasons. That means it’s time to start rethinking our wardrobe. Z Zegna has once again brought a Fall/Winter 2021 collection that breaks […]
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Top of the Line Watches for The Year of the Dragon
As we celebrate the year of the Dragon, horologists around the world are putting their master craftsmen to work making the most intricate dragon themed timepieces they can muster. Being born in the year of […]
A Bicentenary Bash To Remember
Champagne Bollinger, that iconic titan of bubbly magnificence, is on the cusp of a milestone that demands quite a celebration and they are going all out to prepare. The year 2029 marks the bicentenary […]
Summer On Rails
Embark on a journey through Australia’s beating heart aboard The Ghan, a train as legendary as the land it traverses. This isn’t just a means to get from Darwin to Alice Springs; it’s an expedition […]
Drink
Glenfiddich: A Maverick Legacy
In today’s age of IPOs, mergers, VC funds and hostile takeovers, it’s a rare thing to find a family-owned company of the likes of Glenfiddich that has not only set the benchmark for whisky with […]
The Caley and the Art of Balance
Yalumba’s The Caley is a wine with serious pedigree. It’s a blend of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Shiraz that somehow manages to be both luxurious and approachable. Yalumba has been in the game since […]
Auckland Whisky Enthusiasts Shouldn’t Miss The Macallan Harmony II Experience
The Macallan are bringing their latest creation to New Zealand shores, but before they do, they’re offering limited spots in an exclusive experience for those wanting to try it for themselves before it hits Kiwi […]
Success
The Structure of Success
Chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, father and new Samsung ambassador, Josh Emett, has achieved a lot in his life already, but by the way that he maximises his time, we can be sure that there is more […]
The Five Lessons That Grew Pure SEO Into New Zealand’s Most Successful Digital Marketing Agency
My British wife and I had no friends or family to support us when we first landed on New Zealand shores in 2009. Those first months were full of challenges. I had taken a punt […]
Best Things Ever Said So Far In 2025
“What attracts the best talent is obviously the solving of the world’s hardest problems.” – Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, “There’s always a reason to say no, but if we keep saying no, we’ll […]
Man Made
Aston Martin Hypercar, meet Aston Martin Hyperbike
Aston Martin’s no rules track hypercar Valkyrie AMR Pro is a stunning example of engineering, design, genius, and all-out insanity. And now there’s a two-wheeled version. The Aston Martin and Brough Superior collaboration has once […]
This Is The largest Capacity Production Motorcycle Ever Made
Photos By Jake Hoare Wow. The Triumph Rocket 3, at two and a half liters, that’s right: 2500cc, is the largest capacity production motorcycle ever made. Everywhere you go, people stare at it, cross the […]
Save The Earth With A Superyacht
Designed by world-renowned Spanish design and architecture company, Iddes Yacht, this supervessel is a new addition to that beautiful green energy we all know and love. Though the idea of owning a superyacht comes with […]
The Collection
A Collection of the Best. Sponsored by Yalumba.
A taste of 175 years of wine knowledge
It’s not every day you get to drink some of the best red wine you’ve ever tasted – and guilt-free at 10am either! But that’s because I was lucky enough to spend an hour tasting […]
Elevate Your Gifting Game
You arrive at the festive gathering, clutching a sleek Montblanc box. Whispers of envy ripple through the room as you unveil the treasure, its unabashedly opulent design leaving everyone speechless. In that moment, you’ve […]
Discovering The Heart of Wine Utopia
If you ever find yourself in Adelaide, consider taking the 56km drive northeast of the city to visit Barossa Valley. Nestled here you will find a veritable utopia of 13,000 hectares of vineyards occupying what […]
Innovation
This Toothbrush Could Land Neil Armstrong On The Moon, Probably
You spend a third of your life sleeping. This is a fact used to justify you spending ridiculous amounts of money on mattresses that don’t wobble you awake when you partner is rolling around. Well, […]
How to Future Proof A Generation
I remember my friends earnestly telling me that the Xbox 360 and PS3 were going to be the end of the console generation. By the time our internet got good enough they’d tell me, the […]
Whisky Cocktails Worth Sullying Your Single Malt For
It might seem to some like sacrilege to sully a good single malt whisky by turning it into a cocktail. Especially, something like a Glenfiddich’s single malt 12 year whisky. But as these two examples […]
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10 Quotes to Live By For a Successful Career
“One of the purposes of life, and selfishly what makes people happy, is building things that are impactful.” -Dustin Moskovitz, Co-Founder of Facebook “If you haven’t failed five times as many as you’ve succeeded, you’re […]
Future Thinking, Future Returns The Market-Beating Journey of Pie Funds
Mike Taylor, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Pie Funds, has transformed a personal passion for investing into building one of New Zealand’s leading fund management firms. From purchasing his first shares at 18 to […]
Formula One to Finance: A Journey in Market Mechanics
Paul Morris, a portfolio manager at Milford Asset Management, took an unconventional path into finance. After completing an aeronautical engineering degree, as a potential gateway into Formula One design, he has ended up managing multi-asset […]
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Here’s Everything To Do To Make The Most Of Your Next Queenstown Visit
Queenstown remains one of the country’s most beloved domestic holiday spots and is great to visit any time of year. If you’re making the journey down to the southern paradise in the near future, here’s […]
Channel Your Chanel
Before the Oscars kick off the who’s who in Hollywood converge on the Hollywood Hotel’s Polo Lounge for the Annual Pre-Oscar dinner hosted by Chanel and Charles Finch. The crowd is star studded, as well […]
As Economies Tank, Luxury Bags Are An Unlikely Favourite
The world sits on the precipice of the largest cost of living crisis our generation has ever seen. On the very edge of this cliff is a gorgeous Hermes Faubourg Birkin bag and it’s just […]
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HOW THE BEST ARE USING AI TO SUCCEED