M2 magazine presents
HOW THE BEST ARE USING AI TO SUCCEED
THURSDAY 23 MAY 2024
8:00am – 5:00pm, Auckland
M2 Mar/Apr 2024 Issue
Transforming Talk Into Walk: Tactics to Close Your Intention-Action Gap
Anne woke up on 1 January feeling positive and motivated (and just a tad hungover), saying to herself “This is going to be an awesome year!” She’d been thinking about her goals and now it […]
Buy The First Bob Ross
Bob Ross, the friend of stoners, 80s housewives, and people just looking to destress and make some nice little paintings, has sky rocketed in popularity in recent years. As people look for ways to unwind […]
Civil War Gives You Front Row Seats To America’s Collapse
Civil War is the latest in a long line of culture war artefacts stirring up American audiences long before the movie even releases in theatres. Now that it’s here on an election year no less, […]
Get Savvy
Day-To-Day-Innovation For Longterm Goals
At a time of year when finances have been getting a workout, it is easy to lose sight of the long term, but those day-to-day decisions can have profound impacts on savings goals. To help […]
Feature Rich: Revolutionising Personal Finance
The macroeconomic landscape over the last couple of years has had global implications, but it has also had a very individual impact on most people. Restrictive credit, inflation, and the general cost of living make […]
Owen Eastwood: Ancient Wisdom For Future Success
One of the world’s most sought after performance coaches, Owen Eastwood, (Ngāi Tahu) has made a global impact across a number of fields by drawing on the universal human need to belong and tapping further […]
Innovation
Wellington Based Research Could Change How We Store Electricity
My favourite kind of energy storage has to be a big ol valley full of water. But when dams and regular hydro aren’t available how do you store energy? There are plenty of options out […]
NZ Startup Woolchemy Is Breaking Into A $165 billion global market
A few months ago, through a series of bizarre events, I sat in on a funding round pitch, listening to Startup hopefuls. I was struck by a few things. One, scaling is a bitch. Two, […]
This NZ Company Is Programming Plants With Light
It’s incredible how far humanity has come with plant life in our race to create crops that can keep up with our ever-increasing demands. This started with cross-pollination and breeding plants that were more suitable […]
The Collection
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 […]
Why a Traditional Long Corporate Wine Lunch Is In Order
Okay, so you’ve had plenty of meetings with your clients – and they’ve gone well. You’ve promised them this and/or that – then delivered (hopefully over-delivered!) You’ve talked often and have a good rapport, i.e.; […]
Here’s To A Super Safe Bet On A Wine
If you are new to wine, one of the most intimidating things you can do is walk into a wine shop or, more realistically in these days of snap Lockdowns, look online for something to […]
Driving Pleasure
100% Green, 100% Cool. The BMW i4 M50
Made from 100% green energy, the BMW i4 M50 is a fully electric Gran Coupé from BMW that combines the innovative power of BMW M with the planet consciousness of BMW i. It has two […]
The 2022 BMW iX 40 Sport: A Sleek and Sustainable SUV for the Future
The BMW iX range has taken the world by storm with its futuristic design, cutting-edge technology, and eco-friendly performance. One of the latest additions to this groundbreaking lineup is the 2022 BMW iX 40 Sport, […]
A Luxurious & Powerful Drive with the BMW X7 xDrive40d
The 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40d has arrived at Auckland City BMW and East Auckland BMW, offering a luxurious and powerful driving experience for those who demand the best. Under the hood of the X7 xDrive40d […]
Top Shelf
Lucky in Every Drop. Sponsored by The Macallan.
(Dinner) Party Like It’s New Year All Over Again
New Year; the absolute best time of year where we can celebrate getting rid of the last one – or revisit the highlights if it was a real goodie – and welcome in the exciting […]
The Best Drinks Trolley to Upgrade Your Home Bar
You’ve got the shakers, you’ve got the muddlers, you have the measuring spoons and all that jazz. You’re just about at the peak of your cocktail and hosting game. Except one problem, you’re still shackled […]
The Macallan Collab That Will Rizz Up Your Whisky Game
Whisky is about harmony. It’s about the orchestra of ingredients working together over many months and years to create a concert in your mouth to be savoured. Weird analogy sure but I think it works. […]
VIP
Exclusive, Luxurious, and Just For You. Sponsored by Champagne Bollinger.
Electric Revolution
Channelling offshore tax deductions into a conventional jet-fueled private corporate plane is so first quarter 2021. What you need is an environmentally friendly way to get around. Well, have we got just the ticket for […]
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 […]
The Biggest Yachts at Monaco Yacht Show 2023
It’s not how big your super-yacht is, it’s how you use it. If you’re going to go anywhere in the world to see floating palaces it would have to be Monaco. I’d say any major […]
Explore the world of the lavish and luxurious. Sponsored by Rolls-Royce.
A Gem on Wheels
Enter the Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail, a car that makes a statement louder than a rock star’s wardrobe and yet, somehow, more refined. This isn’t just a car; it’s a rolling piece of art, commissioned by […]
Rolls-Royce Comes to Hawkes Bay
In support of the Hawkes Bay community and attended by some of Hawkes Bays’ finest, Rolls-Royce Auckland was finally able to have its long-awaited showcase at the Atrium at Tribune in Hastings. After several attempts […]
This Boat Tail Is A Pearl
Last time the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail graced our pages, it was for the custom coachbuild that was rumoured to cost upwards of $28 million and delivered to Jay-Z and Beyonce. We’ll never know for sure, […]
The Watches That Have Defined Daniel Craig’s Bond
Daniel Craig has been swearing that he’ll never do another Bond since 2015, he said he’d “rather slash my wrists” than do another Bond movie. But here he is, wrists intact. In fact throughout his […]
Guardians Of The Deep
OMEGA, has been ticking all the right boxes for style, precision, and innovation for close to 200 years. Renowned for playing ‘timekeeper’ at the Olympics and for mingling with the likes of James Bond, […]
Meet the Ocean Masters
If you’re going to get a dozen celebrities together to chat about cool watches and the beauty of the ocean you couldn’t go wrong with hosting it on the Greek island of Mykonos in the […]
Discover the Best New Zealand Wines Have to Offer. Sponsored by Te Mata Estate.
Time To Celebrate 30 Years Of Bullnose Success
Syrah is a typically fruity and peppery red wine usually in a dark colour and with a strong tannic mouthfeel. Popular all over the world, it is somewhat confusingly called ‘Shiraz’ in some parts […]
Rediscovering An (Almost) Lost Knowledge
Sometimes incredible knowledge gets lost to the human race; like how to make Wootz steel for example. Manufactured in India 2,500 years ago it was used to create swords that were highly prized for their […]
It Was A Very Good Year
When I was 17, it was a very good year It was a very good year for small town girls And soft summer nights We’d hide from the lights On the village green When I […]
Best Kept Secrets
Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.
Burning to See Rome in the Classiest Eurotrip
Brands are constantly attaching themselves to events, activities, and people in an attempt to have some of that credibility rub off on them. Brand alignment, have you ever heard anything so soulless? But when […]
Spy Valley Makes Elite Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Team
When you’ve worked hard for decades to create ever higher standards in quality then you want to keep those standards high. And when it’s an entire regional industry that has worked towards that same goal, […]
Spying on Spy Valley
Spy Valley Wines, hidden in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley, is a zone where the art of winemaking meets a history of international spy networks and covert operations. The true secret though is how a family’s audacious […]
A good life starts with a good sleep. Sponsored by Bedpost.
The Best Extreme Sports Photographers Duke It Out
If you’re an extreme sports photographer there’s one big competition you should aspire to dominate, and that’s the Red Bull Illume, the world’s largest imagery contest that celebrates adventure and action sports. The competition has […]
Innovating the future of sleep
In the oft-overlooked world of sleep innovation, BEDGEAR has arisen not just as a trailblazer but as a bona fide disruptor. Founded in 2009, this New York-based company has quickly became the enfant terrible of […]
60 Ways To Live Longer
In life, the more prepared you are to take on the foibles and challenges that can occur, the higher your survival rate and therefore, the greater your success in meeting and conquering the next hurdle. […]
Learn without limits. Sponsored by ACG.
What Motivated Billionaires to Become Entrepreneurs
What makes billionaires tick? It seems like such a simple question but everyone has drivers making them do what they do. Some are motivated purely by numbers and money going up, others are passionate about […]
So You Want To Be A Venture Capitalist?
Ever wanted to run your own VC fund but thought that was another world away? Well, Rob Vickery wants to not only connect a new level of venture capitalist focus to New Zealand innovation and […]
A Foundation of Success
David Li is a recent graduate from ACG Sunderland’s Senior school in New Zealand who has left a legacy of academic excellence. In 2020, he received the title of Top A-Level student in the country […]
Learning to invest from the best. Sponsored by Safari Group.
Safari Group On The Property Market in 2023
While the property market has pulled back from its heady 2020 – 2021 rises and has come up against inflation, recession talk and a Reserve Bank with a big interest rate lever, there are some […]
Change Up: Disrupting The Global Financial World From New Zealand
In the vast and murky landscape of blockchain technology, crypto and fiat currency movements a New Zealand company is working on a new era of financial empowerment for everyday users through their innovative platform, […]
Words New Entrepreneurs Need to Hear
“The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born – that there is a genetic factor to leadership. That’s nonsense; in fact, the opposite is true: Leaders are made rather than born.” – Warren […]
The best the world can offer. Sponsored by Waitiri Creek Wines.
Waitiri Creek: Time To Check Out A Classic From The Library
If you are like me, a ‘library’ is a place where you cooled your heels after school until your parent(s) had finished work and could come and pick you up. I remember the library I […]
Waitiri Creek: Not Your Usual Winery
It’s said that a business is always a reflection of its leadership. So, a CEO who has been given no mandate to grow his or her business from the shareholders will always cultivate a culture […]
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 […]
M2 magazine presents
HOW THE BEST ARE USING AI TO SUCCEED