Journey To Excellence
Video: Are Women holding Themselves Back Career-Wise?
From our first Journey To Excellence Forum (16 FEB 2018), Naomi Ballantyne (ONZM), Managing Director, Partners Life: JTE Discussion When it comes to women succeeding in the business world are we our own worst enemies? http://www.m2woman.co.nz/journey-to-excellence/ Posted by M2woman on Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Preserving The Power Of Speech
Having only one woman for every four men in Parliaments globally is a sure sign of how poorly societies are doing at harnessing the potential of a staggering 50 percent of the population. Sadly, this trend of the greater the seniority in leadership, the fewer women, also permeates both the private sector and academia and […]
This Is How Much Less Women Actually Get Paid Compared To Men
123 years ago New Zealand was the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections. Since then, we have not only seen an increase in women gaining qualifications, an increase in the rate of women entering the workforce, more women taking on greater leadership positions, but have also […]
May/June 2019 Issue
Give Your Home A Refresh With The Latest Homewares and Furnishings.
Clean Cleaner While essential to a clean and tidy home, most cleaning products will often come in plastic bottles or containers, which aren’t exactly keeping the environment clean and green. However, companies like NZ-brand Ethique are making a case for going plastic-free. With a zero-waste ethos and all their products being plastic-free, plant-based and cruelty-free,...
Hunters & Collectors
Put your prized possessions on display with curated collectables to suit every style. Au Naturel From left to right: Wooden trays $149 (for 3 part set) from BoConcept, Ceramic vases by Emma Badeia, $85 each from everyday needs, Dotted vase $49.99 from A&C Homestore, Glass bottle $23 from Leopold Hall, Owl figurine by Architectmade, $110...
Time Off In Tulum
South Beach, Tulum feels otherworldly. The entire stretch of unpaved road is lined with palm trees, fashion boutiques and health-oriented restaurants on the jungle side and bohemian luxe hotels on the beach side. Occasionally you’ll spot road signs encouraging you to “follow that dream”, “stay present” or “know thyself”. They do nothing for the flow...
Your Own Home
Eco Friendly
Image from The Classic Wool Collection, available at James Dunlop Textiles Making mindful choices in what we fill our surroundings in can have a positive impact on not only the environment but on our every-day life. With an abundance of furnishings and accessories made using natural, re-useable or recyclable materials, even the smallest change can […]
Small Business
Image from the Factory Collection by Resene Make the most of the daily grind by introducing the right stimuli. Be it in a home office for one or a shared space for a start-up, invest in functional yet stylish furniture and inject vibrant bursts of colour, you’ll find yourself actually looking forward to work in […]
Velvet Revolution
Image from the Majorelle Collection By Catherine Martin For Mokum, Available at James Dunlop Textiles Luxurious and sophisticated, velvet textiles are here to stay for Winter. Choose from a rich palette of plum, teal, mustard and dusky rose and transform a stark space into an inviting haven. Add an accent of velvet with a well-appointed […]
Wellness
Finding The Balance
For any person to live their truest, most authentic life, they must eventually find a certain balance within. A meditation or peace that will surely stay around forever. Award-winning journalist, yoga instructor, wellness expert and author, Rachel Grunwell, knows exactly how to find that balance and is helping others find it too. She is the […]
I Spent A Week Following Instructions From A Wellness App And This Is What It Was Like
You may or may not heard of the relatively new wellness and meditation app ‘Jiyo’. I hadn’t until I saw an article online praising it as the “ultimate wellness app” and promising such things a decent night of sleep. So with a hopeful heart, I downloaded the free Jiyo app for my phone and began […]
The Kiwi Women Making Waves In The Wellness Industry
In 2019 the wellness industry is booming – from nutritionists to yoga teachers, there’s now a higher demand than ever before for all things health and fitness related, and it’s not just overseas. We had a chat to six New Zealand women who have all taken that big risk of starting their own business to […]
Beauty
A Low-Key Go-To Look For When You Can’t Be Bothered Thinking
As the beauty editor, I’m constantly inundated (not a complaint) with a tonne of new products that are released left right and center. I get to try out a lot of cosmetics that would usually cost my arm and both legs if I were to purchase everything. I am a very lazy person and I’m […]
Rejuvenation: It’s Not Out of Reach
Once stereotyped as a luxury treatment for Hollywood stars, cosmetic injections have now become a well accepted part of how we care for our appearance – for example, Botox® is now one of the most popular non-surgical rejuvenation treatments in New Zealand. Cosmetic injections include Botox® and dermal fillers, Juvederm®; to help reduce fine lines, […]
This Is How To Get Kylie Jenner’s Birthday Hair Without Causing Damage
King Kylie is a chameleon of sorts with her ever-changing hair colour. For her birthday, she debuted a hot, fiery red with some slick braids. We’re all assuming it’s another wig, but since the Twittersphere is blowing up with how awesome it is – I figured it may be worth sharing how to get the […]
Luxury Travel
The Top Ten Things To Do In Tahiti
1- MOTU PICNIC: A PICNIC ON YOUR OWN PRIVATE BEACH Grab a canoe, a bottle of French wine and baguette from the local supermarket and head ton out to your own slice of heaven for the day. 2- STAY WITH THE LOCALS It’s fun and affordable, plus it’s a great way to get to know […]
Oke Bay
The Bay of Islands is a place which holds itself dear to many New Zealanders; lingering shots of turquoise waters lure anglers, divers and tourists a like, but it is the undiscovered bays, islands and beaches that are the real heroes in this slice of paradise. Oke Bay is one of these. Possibly one of...
The Best Spots In New Zealand For A Cheeky Weekend Getaway
Yes, yes I know most of us have only been back at work for a few days, but I know I for one, am already dreaming about a weekend escape to the beach. To ease back into that working life and make it a little bit more bearable why not plan a quick Summer weekend […]
Eat
Get Ready For the Biggest Food Show In Auckland Next Week
Calling all foodies, NZ’s biggest food event is back so get ready to get stocked up at The Food Show! Taking place at ASB Showgrounds from 27 – 30 July 2017, The Food Show Auckland will showcase the freshest, trendiest and most inspiring produce and ingredients around. Whether you’re into craft beers, love the buzz of […]
A French Themed Grey Goose Pop-Up Is Coming To Auckland
It seems like we’re heading into the Summer of restaurant pop-ups. There’s the Moet Ice Sessions, the arrival of Hawker & Roll, and now there’s a French themed pop-up on the way with Grey Goose vodka. For two weeks – beginning next Friday (November 24) until Saturday 9 December Grey Goose will be taking up […]
Revolutionary New Frozen Desserts Range
Naturopath, nutritionist, and raw foods chef Lauren Glucina is on a mission to bring plant-based food to the masses with an innovative range of organic, raw, and vegan frozen desserts. Lively Desserts are good for both you and the environment. Win win! And they have some delicious sounding flavours like Espresso Zest and Banana Cacao. Being someone who […]
Latest
Printing Made Family Friendly
When I compare the childhood of myself with that of my three-year-old, there are some obvious differences. We didn’t have Paw Patrol then and my parents were spared the clever merchandising placement of Peppa Pig magazines at toddler height at airport bookshops – which tend to be discovered by said toddler when you are rushing […]
Your Holiday Pad
Stay at the New Zealand’s first “smart” hotel here At any time of the year, Queenstown is a magnet for travellers from around the world. They are drawn to its idyllic beauty and gentleness. It’s a town that brings in over two million visitors a year with its warmth and undeniably stunning scenery. Now, it’s […]
This Printer Will Save You Years Of Ink Refills
Being the Style Editor of M2woman may sound like a glamorous job, but it comes with its challenges! I have to be on top of what’s new, what’s trending and most importantly what our readers will love. The process always begins with inspiration, and before curating what I believe is the best content for an issue, I […]
Beauty
Skin Saviours
Skin Comforters Protecting the skin from stressors, Environ Antioxidant Gel, $68, acts as a cooling comfort cream, relieving discomfort and shielding the skin against pollutants. If you’re in need of a rich and nourishing formula to hydrate very dry skin, layer or mix Weleda Almond Sensitive Skin Soothing Facial oil and the cream, $28.90 each, […]
Guilt-Free Beauty
UK-based charity, Green Alliance, predict that up to 12.2 million tonnes of plastic waste enters the ocean each year. A massive portion of that waste is packaging for food and beauty products. Even though beauty is definitely in the eyes of the beholder, it also seems to cost a fair price, impacting the world in...
Beauty Hotlist
A dozen covetable luxuries for the times you need retail therapy! Night Bloomer The intoxicating evening flower jasmine blends with patchouli and musk in the new Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Night Bloom, EDP, 50ml, $159. Sensual, mysterious and alluring, you’re bound to arouse those in your wake. Groomy Arches For natural-looking brushed up...
Food
Bringing Fine Dining Chinese to Central Auckland
When thinking of Chinese food, most Kiwi’s minds turn to Yum Cha and takeaways, but Red Wall 1939 is showing us there is much more to the cuisine than fried rice and dumplings. In the beautiful Parnell Rose Gardens sits Red Wall 1939. The immaculate décor showcases stunning art pieces from China with plush furnishings,...
Everything Foodies Need to Know this May/June
The upcoming winter months means we’ll be spending nights wrapped up indoors, fearful of the icy chill awaiting us outside. Summer dreams of eating alfresco are quickly shut down and takeout is ordered in. Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill in Auckland is treating outdoor eating fans to the best of both worlds with an dining igloo...
Pure Inspiration
New Zealand food blogger, Eleanor Ozich, holds her love of food closely to her heart, with an emphasis on simple, homemade foods. She promotes a calm and relaxing lifestyle, love for natural ingredients and an enthusiasm for simplicity. In addition to encouraging readers to make their food basics at home, Eleanor shares recipes for beauty...
Living
Distinct Design
In 1919, Walter Owen Bentley created what is now known as one of the world’s most prestigious car manufacturers. Even since – driven by the high standards of its founder – Bentley Motors have delivered on its customers expectations of luxury performance vehicles made of the finest materials and constructed with no expense spared. In...
Let Me Entertain You
Image from the Nightclubbing Collection by Zinc Textiles, Available from James Dunlop Textiles Be the host with the most with an elegant set-up ready to entertain. Opting for a classy rather than flashy aesthetic, look to key ingredients for that perfect cocktail party. Bar carts remain all the rage, while statement accoutrements and witty artwork...
Milan – The Capital Of Global Design
Each year, more than three hundred thousand creators, designers, architects, creative geniuses and global media descend on the Italian city of Milan for the city’s annual Design Week, combining the Salone Internazionale del Mobile design exhibition and the Fuorisalone’s events and installations across the city’s different Design Districts. Lauded as one of the world’s most...
Experience
Your Holiday Pad
Stay at the New Zealand’s first “smart” hotel here At any time of the year, Queenstown is a magnet for travellers from around the world. They are drawn to its idyllic beauty and gentleness. It’s a town that brings in over two million visitors a year with its warmth and undeniably stunning scenery. Now, it’s […]
Taranaki Transformed
You don’t need a passport to check out one of the world’s top destinations – just a long weekend and a sense of discovery. Taranaki was judged the world’s second best regional destination last year by global travel guide Lonely Planet, and while the dust may be settling on that award, the region itself is […]
Stir It Up
A Creative Immersion with Bombay Sapphire. “Sorry about the super short notice on this but we’ve just been presented with a really cool op by Bombay Sapphire that I think you’ll be able to cut a number of ways. Knowing you, thought it could be right up your alley.” Deeply flattered by Ian’s perfect email […]
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