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The House Pets: Reviewed
Sometimes you just need to stop for a minute and take stock of life. Literally. The number of livestock in and around our house is growing fast. Life is cropping up everywhere in my house. […]
All The Movies to Catch this March-April 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 28 March Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) finally gets the respect he deserves as he returns alongside Dan Aykroyd to lead the new team of Ghostbusters following their first outting in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Finn […]
Rolls-Royce Enters the Dragon
You probably will have noticed by this stage of the magazine that this is the Year of Dragon. While Swiss watch brands have done a pretty good job of a bit of horological celebration, Rolls-Royce […]
Style
The Best in Style. Brought to you by Coach Green.
6 Pieces Of Tech To Show That You’re Discerning AF
The Overkill Webcam We’ve been in the age of livestreaming for so long it’s strange that we’re only just starting to receive dedicated webcams that are at DSLR quality. The Opal C1 is a professional […]
Dior Has Reimagined the Californian Dream
There’s something about California that has etched itself into the psyche of Western culture as kind of a dreamlike destination. We can of course go back to the early Westward US settler migration, but California […]
Green – Keeping You In Touch With Nature Wherever You May Be
Green, it’s the lushness of forests, the earliest buds of spring, a colour synonymous with life, growth, and renewal. It symbolizes health and prosperity, making it a universal colour of positivity and hope. From the […]
Driving Pleasure
Charge Your Drive with the BMW iX
Luxury, innovation and sustainability are hard things to achieve individually, let alone in balance. Somehow though the BMW iX does just that. This revolutionary electric SUV is now available at Auckland City BMW and East […]
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 […]
Unleashing the New BMW X7
The BMW X7 has arrived at Auckland City BMW and East Auckland BMW, and it is the latest and most imposing addition to BMW’s lineup. But it’s not just big on being big, it’s also […]
Top Shelf
Lucky in Every Drop. Sponsored by The Macallan.
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 […]
New Year, New Whisky: The Macallan’s A Night On Earth In Scotland
A Night On Earth In Scotland is a new and limited edition expression from The Macallan; a celebration of the Scottish tradition of Hogmanay, marking the end of one year and the start of another. […]
Fine Whisky To Experience In Every Sense
As a kid; whenever I heard the word ‘scenario’ I could taste baked beans like I’d just put a forkful in my mouth. Plus, whenever I saw a car painted in any shiny metallic colour […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Symphony of Gears: Inside the LANGE 1 PERPETUAL CALENDAR
If Tony Stark swapped his Iron Man suit’s wrist tech for a touch of horological sophistication, the LANGE 1 PERPETUAL CALENDAR would be his choice. Picture this—a marriage of intricate gears and springs encased […]
Explore the world of the lavish and luxurious. Sponsored by Rolls-Royce.
Rolls-Royce Will Be Fully Electric by 2030, Here’s Their First
We’ve been waiting years for word on Rolls-Royce offering an electric car, and now right on the day of the UK premier of Bond: No Time to Die, they drop their new car Spectre, the […]
Only 120 of These Rolls-Royce Ghost Prism’s Have Been Made
Rolls-Royce, in a stroke of what can only be described as automotive couture wizardry, has rolled out the Ghost Prism. A limited edition, 120-unit tribute to the brand’s 120th birthday. And it looks like the […]
Farewell to Rolls-Royce Dawn: The Glamour of ‘La Dolce Vita’ Drives Into the Sunset
In the world of luxury automobiles, few names command respect and admiration like Rolls-Royce. The British carmaker has, since its inception, been a symbol of opulence, refined taste, and unparalleled craftsmanship. As we bid adieu […]
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 […]
The Mystery of OMEGA’s Seamaster Planet Ocean 6000M Ultra Deep
What does it take to navigate the vast, enigmatic recesses of the world’s deepest ocean trenches? Courage, an adventurous spirit and a touch of insanity are undoubtedly key. Yet, an equally integral part of this […]
The Odyssey Of The OMEGA Seamaster
In the vast tapestry of human history, few elements have captivated our collective imagination quite like the ocean. From the intrepid voyages of early seafarers, the spreading of civilizations across the globe, to the myths […]
Discover the Best New Zealand Wines Have to Offer. Sponsored by Te Mata Estate.
Experience The Jewels In The Crown Of NZ Reds
If you have something of great value you put it somewhere safe where it won’t get lost, and if you haven’t got an actual safe then you use a jewelbox. These can be ornate – […]
Te Mata Estate Coleraine – So THIS Is What Perfection Tastes Like!
So how really do you define ‘perfection’? Well, it depends on what you’re looking at. In mathematics you can have a ‘perfect’ number which is a numeral equal to the sum of all its divisors […]
An Auspicious Offering
As history would have it, many great wines have been forged along the most unforgiving edge of that terroir deemed best capable of expressing its place in a wine. A complex of natural, environmental influences […]
A new way to live. Sponsored by Ecovacs.
CES 2023 – The 15 Pieces of Weird and Wonderful Tech Defining Our Future
CES has had a rocky few years as Covid has ravaged the live gathering scene. Now we’re back in full swing and we can finally check out all the devices that will send us into […]
Bringing Home Robotics Into the 21st Century
Back when I was a kid the idea of robots helping around the house was limited to the Jetsons. It was a pipe dream of the future. At around this same time a small […]
The latest DEEBOT from ECOVACS Wants to Clean Your House Right Now Please
The DEEBOT T20 OMNI has arrived and ECOVACS ROBOTICS has made sure to pack their latest creation full of new features making home robotics an increasingly seamless integration into modern life. ECOVACS has gone […]
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The Future of the Workplace
Since the industrial revolution, the configuration of the traditional workplace has barely changed. Despite technological advances, the rows of people, desks and machinery has rarely advanced since Henry Ford famously set the 5-day working week. […]
Gamers Rejoice: The Pro X Line Is now Complete
An issue or two ago we reviewed the Logitech Pro X 2 Lightspeed headset (spoiler alert it’s pretty great). Now the Pro X line has been expanded further with the Logitech G Pro X TKL […]
DJ Headphones That Weigh No More Than Your Cap
You do anything for a long time and it starts to wear you down; your back starts to ache, your boots blister, your shirt chafes. Even seemingly insignificant objects like a screwdriver can feel as […]
Best Kept Secrets
Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.
The Villains That Define Us
Without Villains Bond is just a guy who picks up women at hotel bars for one night stands. Without villains the women wouldn’t end up inexplicably dead a day or two later to send him […]
I Spy the Secret to Making Great Wine
‘I see the western wheat fields dry out – sometimes.’ ‘The Pink Oboe floats downriver pleasantly.’ Confused? You’re supposed to be! Covert agents are given clandestine phrases and counter phrases to utter when meeting other […]
World-Class Wine For Your International Cinema
Lights! Camera! Action! Sip! The Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival is back and so is Spy Valley as official wine sponsor for another season of our favourite celebration of high-quality international cinema. Spy Valley […]
A good life starts with a good sleep. Sponsored by Bedpost.
Sanctuary of the Sea
Summer was definitely an odd one this year for us New Zealanders. Reported as being the North Island’s second wettest and third hottest for the country on record, we didn’t know whether to be slapping […]
10 Cities for the Rich
Henly & Partners has released its annual World’s Wealthiest Cities Report for 2023. It gives us a rare insight into where the churn of high net worth individuals are coming from, and more importantly, where […]
Beds – The Final Frontier for Change
The more things change, the more things stay the same. So while ‘flight’ used to mean going up in a balloon in the 19th century, today it means being at the controls of an F-35 […]
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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 […]
ACG Students Take Home Top Awards in Cambridge Exams
ACG Schools has recently celebrated an outstanding year of academic awards, achieving the best results on record and the highest in the country in the November 2022 examination series. The students of ACG Schools have […]
12 Startups Changing The Game
New Zealand has a ton of exciting startups and entrepreneurs shaking up their respective industries. Some are at the bleeding edge of tech and organic materials, while others are juicing other businesses with their B2B […]
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Crypto upheaval: could be a blessing for the future of blockchain
Every cloud has a silver lining. So whether or not the sun sets on cryptocurrencies, its underlying technology, blockchain, has a bright future beyond just coins. Sam Bankman-Fried was the darling of the cryptocurrency world, […]
Investing In Price Rises Without Paying The Price Rises
While inflation has hit most sectors within New Zealand over the last couple of years, the impact on the cost of both residential and commercial building has been particularly profound. And of course, Gib board […]
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.
Discover the World Beyond Your Central Otago Wine Glass
So, you’re heading to Central Otago for the wine but don’t want to spend your entire time parked at the restaurant table sipping pinot? Then you’re in luck as the region has a lot to […]
Behind the Scenes of a Winemaker
Most people who enjoy kicking back with a glass of pinot on the deck on a sunny afternoon with good company and tasty snacks on hand will rarely wonder what it took to make that […]
Mastering Success
Becoming a Master Sommelier is an intense and exacting process that very few people achieve. Cameron Douglas is New Zealand’s first and only Master Sommelier, a dedicated professional wine and beverage expert. Cameron is well […]