Journey To Excellence
Our Panelists for JTE October 2018
KIRI BARFOOT Kiri joined Barfoot & Thompson in 1991 in the Accounts department whilst studying for a commerce degree. She represents the third generation of the Barfoot family within the company. After travelling and working overseas in London and Israel, Kiri returned and has held numerous positions with the company, helping her gain an in-depth […]
The Audience Q&A from M2woman Journey to Excellence! JTE Podcast – Episode 3
Listen To The Podcast Here Download On that note everyone I’d like to hear from you just finally before we ask for some take homes and then take some questions from the floor. How can we fix this? We’ve been talking about it. This is my fourth or fifth panel that we’ve done at M2 […]
Women Empowering Women
In February, M2woman hosted its first ever Journey To Excellence panel where we discussed gender diversity and pay parity in the workplace – one point that did arise, however, was the need for women to empower and help each other. We spoke to some of New Zealand’s top female businesswomen to find out how we...
March/April 2019 Issue
A Word with Restauratuer Rebecca Smidt
I’d name my autobiography… Smidtfaced. To me success means… Making my living from an intellectually and creatively stimulating job, while balancing family and work life. Easy peasy. The most rewarding part of my job… The relationships I’ve made with interesting, exciting people. Hospitality is the intersection of so many different people from all sorts of...
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...
Dare To be Different
You’re out for dinner and feeling adventurous, it’s time to try something new! Browsing the wine list you flick past the usual suspects, Sparkling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and you stop at the wines listed as “Other”, or perhaps it’s called “Unique Wines” or “Interesting Varieties”. No matter the name, here is where you...
Luxury Travel
Portugal, Love from Lisbon & Lagos
We are nowdays well past the times of great explorers like Ferdinand Magellan and James Cook. As internet-reliant beings, we scour the web for our vacation destinations and more often than not, utilise the wealth of accessible information to our planning advantage. I’m a cynic in the Instagram-addled world of edited photos and built-for-nothing expectations....
Japan – Two Hearts That Beat As One
The island of Japan is located in the North West quadrant of the Pacific Ocean. It’s a country that is steeped in culture and history, and yet has also managed to embrace modernism with open arms. We visited both Tokyo and Hiroshima and discovered that despite their difference in appearance, their hearts are well and...
Nashville – Music City
Nashville has been designated the title of Music City, and rightfully so, as it has historically been the mecca for aspiring American artists. It is unassuming to the international eye as it is located in Tennessee, the south-east of America instead of on either tourism-riddled coast. Regardless of its relative anonymity in the South...
Better You
Is Your Contraception Making You Depressed?
Contraception is something most of us are relatively familiar with but could it be altering our moods? Whether it’s the pill, the implant or an IUD, around 70 percent of the female population of New Zealand are on some form of contraception. Along with preventing pregnancy, contraception is often used to regulate periods, reduce acne...
How To Deal With Work Anxiety (Yes, It’s A Real Thing And There Is Nothing Weak In Experiencing It)
Whether you work to live or live to work, chances are you have experienced your own level of stress in the workplace. That is what life in the real world is all about, right? But what happens when this accepted stress becomes unacceptable, what happens when it is bordering on anxiety? Cast your mind back […]
Everything You Need To Know About The Plant Based Diet
We live in a meat and dairy-rich nation, but an ever-increasing body of research is now suggesting that if we want to live longer, happier lives, cutting down on our consumption of animal products is a must. So what’s the deal with plant-based diets anyway and what does this all mean for you? Plant-rich […]
Eat
Caffeinated Bagels Now Exist, You’re Welcome
Whether you’re a straight up long black chick, a classic latte babe, or more of an iced coffee kinda gal, we all need our coffee fix on the daily. And what goes better with coffee than a warm, fresh bagel? Here at the M2 office we’re obsessed with both coffee and bagels, even though our […]
How To Make The Perfect Dairy-Free Tropical Mango Smoothie
Summer is not over – and even if it is, WE DON’T CARE! Because there’s never a time of year when we’re not craving the deliciousness that is a tropical mango smoothie. This recipe is great for a morning snack or a mid-day quencher. Did we say it’s guilt free, dairy free, gluten free? Check, […]
Flavour Fiend – Pan Seared Chicken
Whip up a cuisine storm by cooking this amazing pan-seared chicken recipe from Flavour Fiend. Using their Toasted Indian Spice Butter, plus some other easy ingredients, you too can create like a professional chef… See how by watching the video, and see more amazing recipes by clicking here
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
Complete Complexion
Bringing forward a much-needed 50 shade spectrum of complexion makeup, Rihanna represents inclusion for women of all skin tones around the globe. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, $56; Instant Retouch Concealer, $43; Instant Retouch Setting Powder, $50....
Face Appeal
pHformula is the first skincare brand in the world to amalgamate cosmeceutical skincare with medical prescriptions. Creating an unprecedented skincare category dubbed ‘pharma-cosmeceuticals’, pHformula provides skin solutions based off controlled chemical skin resurfacing to accelerate cell regeneration. Conventional cosmetics that you can purchase off the shelf typically use grain scrubs such as apricot stones, walnuts […]
A Dozen Covetable Luxuries for the Times you Need some Retail Therapy
Sugar Fairy Sweet pastel and tangy sherbet shades are celebrated in Dior’s Limited Edition Spring Look this year with two delectable candy-coloured 5 Couleurs Lolli’glow palettes, $127 each. Glow-In-One To boost radiance and brightness, Kiehl’s Glow Formula Skin Hydrator, $58, includes light-reflecting minerals that imparts a healthy-looking glow. Ultimate Cure Dermaviduals Oleogel Plus, 50ml, $57.80,...
Food
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...
Keeping Homemade Wholesome
Wholesome Homemade Everyone loves to indulge in a homemade sweet treat every now and then, but those without the luxury of time are often left to buy theirs from a bakery cabinet, rather than creating their own from scratch at home. Designed for those who are time-poor and value whole food and plant-based baking, Hill...
Molto Bene
The renown music journalist, Steve Albini once wrote: “In heaven, after antipasti, the first course will be pasta.” Italian food truly comes from the heart. It’s an abundance of different tastes and flavours and it is so securely fastened in the foodies fabric around the world. Nearly anywhere you go has an Italian restaurant or...
Living
Holiday Inn & The Best In Living
Transport yourself to a hidden corner of the world. In a sumptuous palette of deep greens and earthy brick and clay, the Autumn/Winter collection of sumptuous linens and furnishings by Adairs creates a luxurious haven to escape to and unwind. Available at Adairs Deco Dance Give any space a touch of the old razzle dazzle...
The Art of the First Impression
Transport yourself into another world with wallpaper that doubles as floor-to-ceiling art. A standout from their French Impressionist collection, this show-stopping wallpaper by Resene will be the talk of any home. Available at Resene Hawaiian Tropic Switch to Island time and make the most of that annual leave. Fill the house with tropical touches such...
4 Ways to Realign Your Mind and Home
Realign Your Mind We all know the importance of keeping our bodies physically fit, but we often neglect our precious mental health. Essential Oil therapy has been used for centuries as a way to realign our ‘emotional brain’ by stimulating our limbic system, which controls our mood and emotions. Newly released Scentered is a 100...
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 […]
Style
The Spiritual Signature and The Best On Trend
Spiritual Signature The seventies was an era of embracing spirituality and free thinking, where women took hold of their power and feminism was in full force. Luxury handbag brand, Saben, celebrates this era by creating a collection by women for women: Palo Santo. The brand took inspiration from the tree it is named after, a...
Little Miss Sunshine
From sleek, sculptural one-pieces to vivid, cheeky bikinis, embrace the sun in our picks to match every figure and personality for swimsuit season. La Dolce Vita Channel the likes of Sophia Loren, circa 1960 ,lounging seaside in the Amalfi Coast…with a retro high waisted number and pops of peach and gingham. Hat $190 and Towel...
4 Ways to Stay on top of you Style Game
Cotton Comforts The Summer months mean hot, balmy nights. Pyjamas in natural fabrics, such as cotton and silk, are both breathable and comfortable, leaving you with a much more restful sleep. New Zealand brand, Penney + Bennett have just released their Cascades range of sleepwear, featuring 100 percent cotton fabric with a custom, hand-painted watercolour...
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