M2 February 2019 Issue

On Friday 22 February 2019, 130 business minds became part of a community of professionals inspired by fellow New Zealand… Read More...

In 1983, Mario Bros. was introduced to gamers around the world, Star Wars IV: Return of the Jedi was released… Read More...

It’s a big wide world out there, with markets for absolutely anything popping out of the woodwork. Businesses around the… Read More...

I’m really confused. Confusion isn’t an unusual state for me. But this isn’t the run of the mill confusion. Not… Read More...

Nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2019; Best New Artist and Best Country Duo/Group alongside Florida Georgia Line for their… Read More...

“I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” That’s one of the lines of HAL 9000 – one of… Read More...

The saying goes to not throw stones in glass houses. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds in The Lakes… Read More...

Bill Gates’ reputation is out of this world. He owns the most profitable and powerful technology companies in the world,… Read More...

A shot taken from behind the scenes of South African musician Petite Noir for his new album La Maison Noir… Read More...

Cold Pursuit Liam Neeson does Liam Neeson things in the snow. Playing his usual character but with a dark comedic… Read More...

Grace O’Malley, skippered by Zoe Taylor, rounding Tasman Island during the 2018 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race in December last… Read More...

That toothy twang of a banjo is a delightful sound to hear. Admittedly, the trusted banjo has had a bit… Read More...

Being made homeless with your wife and baby son after being let go from your job at a marijuana farm… Read More...

There’s something awfully strange, yet completely alluring about him. Perhaps it’s the fine wine ageing. The impeccable style. The individual… Read More...

Get back into the swing of things in style with chic and handy office staples. From left to right: Calendar… Read More...

Let crisp, woody scents and botanically inspired products lead the way for a fresh feel to an endless summer. Sebastian… Read More...

Ride it to the beach, ride it to work, explore your city, get some fresh air. Enjoy! The Scout is… Read More...

The unexpected olfactory combination of Osmanthus blossom and apricot on a bed of smoked beech bark and white amber has… Read More...

Swiss-owned powerhouse watch brand, TAG Heuer is globally recognized as producing some pretty impressive wrist watches. Their most iconic models… Read More...

Turn over a new leaf- sartorially speaking, and branch out in these bold trends for the year. Boot Camp Graphic… Read More...

It’s crazy to think that cut-throat razors, an integral tool for many men, have lived and evolved through such a… Read More...

To capture a ruined space for the sake of art would be somewhat of a melancholic experience for a photographer.… Read More...

The thing about New Year’s Resolutions (aside from hardly ever working) is that they are generally not well thought out;… Read More...

You might take one look at the gleaming muscles on Josef Rakich and immediately jump to the conclusion that he’s… Read More...

Comvita® Propolis Oral Spray Extra Strength 20ml Propolis has well known antioxidant properties to maintain a healthy immune system. Comvita®… Read More...

Dietary fibre foods, like pasta and noodles, and wholegrain foods, like popcorn and barley, are renown for not being able… Read More...

It’s not a myth knowing that the multinational corporation, New Balance is renown for its appreciation in top quality active… Read More...

Over the years, big car brands like Aston Martin, Mercedes Benz and Bugatti have all put out stunning superyachts. Japan’s… Read More...

What does a working gun, an acoustic guitar and a camera have in common? Well, they’ve all been 3D printed!… Read More...

When you think of speed and stability when it comes to boats, you wouldn’t be the first to think: catamaran.… Read More...

By 2025, 65 percent of the world’s population will be living in urban areas, according to a United Nations statistic,… Read More...

I have a problem with heights. Planes, helicopters, or big cliffs with high possibilities of death is just a no-go… Read More...

What’s a cover letter? You’ll find all sorts of definitions, but here’s ours: It is a single-page letter that introduces… Read More...

Why it might be time to stock up when your investments go down in value If you read my last… Read More...

These Billionaire irish brothers are college drop-outs who sold their first business for $5mil. Their online payment company, stripe, is… Read More...

Few businesses in New Zealand are utilising the full potential of digital; many still dabble or commit temporarily, only to… Read More...

By now you have already read a heap of articles and encouragement to set goals for 2019. So have you… Read More...

It’s that time of year, the post-holiday blues have come and gone, and business is in full swing. The machine… Read More...

New Zealand Business has been great at creating the Bach, the Boat, the Beemer lifestyles so far in general. But… Read More...

There is something about a shipwreck that haunts the imagination, perhaps it is the history of how the vessel went… Read More...

The increased popularity of rosé, making #DrinkPink, #YesWayRose and #Brose trending hashtags all over the world, has also made a… Read More...

Age: 38 Occupation: Chartered Accountant – Director at The Business Advisory Group What’s your morning routine?  Up at 5.30am –… Read More...

Age: 39 Occupation: Business Owner / Physio at ‘The Body Refinery’ What’s your morning routine?  Usually an early start in… Read More...

Age: Only just 60… why didn’t you ask in December? Occupation: Architect What’s your morning routine?  I religiously spend 30-40… Read More...

Best Smartwatch: Watch your fitness The next generation of fitness trackers are here. The Withings Move ECG is one of… Read More...

Like clockwork, every year in January, thousands (180,000, to be more precise) of big tech names (Samsung, Google, Apple, etc.)… Read More...