Managing editor of Viva
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Morocco: Encounters with snakes, delicious food and amazing markets
Amanda Linnell gets taken for a ride in Marrakesh - and loves every minute of it
The Seattle Experience
Amanda Linnell finds the many hip experiences this Pacific Northwest city has to offer.
Designers cut loose on diversity
Choirs, rappers, electric violinists, marching bands ... NZ Fashion Week hits a high note.
Sir Ed-inspired designs seek fashion foothold
NZ Fashion Week promises to have plenty of highs writes Viva Editor Amanda Linnell.
Designers push the fashion boundaries
Designers push the boundaries to present their clothes in less than predictable ways.
Fashion Week: Design secrets almost out
It's been all very hush-hush as NZ fashion gears up for big week.
NZ Fashion week: what to expect
Fashion Week is about to kick off. Viva editor Amanda Linnell shares what to expect.
Fantastic mid-winter escapes
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
10 must-visit Queenstown restaurants
The Viva team scouted out some of the best places to eat in Queenstown in between shooting this week's fashion spread.
In today's Viva: The best new season cardigans to buy
Do you follow Viva on Instagram? If you don't you should seriously consider it.
How Instagram turns everything into art
Luxury brands are using the social media platform to sell not just a look, but a whole lifestyle.
In today's Viva: New season fashion to buy
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
20 Valentine's Day gift ideas
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
In today's Viva: Why coconuts are good business
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
In today's Viva: Summer of love
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
Viva's 91 stylish Christmas gift ideas
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
In today's Viva: The man behind Louis Vuitton
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
In today's Viva: Party season begins
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
In today's Viva: Generation Next
This week Viva celebrates inspiring teens and shares their guide to November's Taste of Auckland Festival.
In today's Viva: Let it grow
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
Julia Roberts' unexpected beauty routine
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
Kimbra's new life in LA
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.
In today's Viva: Spring florals
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
In today's Viva: Why age doesn't matter
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
In today's Viva: I'm so busy
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
In today's Viva: For the kids
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
Viva: Extravagant jewellery
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine.
In today's Viva: Mid-winter escapes
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
In today's Viva: Old money
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
Viva: Raising consciousness
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
In today's Viva: Hello Kitty
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
In today's Viva: Desirable accessories
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
In today's Viva: Cosy nights in
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
Viva's best wines of 2015
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
Exclusive with Conchita Wurst
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
In today's Viva: Taking NZ cuisine to the world
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
Finding the perfect burger
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
Fashion's new power list
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.
In today's Viva: Conscious fashion
Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks and be informed and inspired.
In today's Viva: What Karen did next
Follow the links in Amanda Linnell's editor letter for all our favourite picks from today's Viva magazine.
Architecture to enhance your life
A new book showcases the award-winning works of Crosson, Clarke, Carnachan Architects.
Inside David Bromley's new exhibition
Environment is all-important to Australian artist David Bromley, who cleverly combines his love of interiors with his art. His work is now on show in an Auckland gallery. He talks to Amanda Linnell about his colourful approach to life.
Amanda Linnell: New All Blacks jersey is high-tech and very tight
When it comes to maximising the silhouette, this new look uniform scores full marks. Considered the "blackest ever" All Black uniform, it is also the tightest.
Sneans? Oh no John, no
Fashion is about self-expression, individuality, it is a way of communicating with the world around you.
A luxury island escape
Fiji's luxurious Dolphin Island hotel is guaranteed to put your holiday on a whole new fabulous level.
The new look of luxury
Today Viva highlights the look of luxe in this week's luxury issue. Find out how to combine tradition and eccentricity for your look.
A stay at the luxurious Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel is guaranteed to put your holiday on a whole new fabulous level.
Fashion & Feminism - Join the debate
Fashion can be frivolous and fun, but why not use it as a platform to get people thinking, speaking, acting?
A match made in heaven
O'Connell St Bistro celebrates its new partnership with French champagne house Louis Roederer with an exclusive five-course degustation - and you're invited.
Urban beauty
Amanda Linnell discovers the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTec Special Edition is perfect about town and on country roads.
Dining out with chef Pete Evans
Celebrity chefs Pete Evans and Gavin Baker are pairing up to dazzle diners, first in Queenstown, then in Hawkes Bay. We speak to Pete about the finer details.
The Great Escape to Luxury
Modern architecture, historical importance and an outstanding landscape come together at Bay of Islands haven The Landing.
The Daily Gift: Serge Thoraval's love notes
Give a loved one jewellery etched with intimate words and poetry from the likes of Baudelaire, Verlaine and Plato.
The best of Viva
This week's Viva has inspired lots of fresh entertaining ideas for the festive season ahead.
The best of Viva
This week we focus on fashion, with a look at an exciting new exhibition opening at the Auckland Museum.
The best of Viva (+WIN)
Be inspired by Wellington-born interior designer Sandra Nunnerley's easy glamour in this week's issue of Viva.
The best of today's Viva
Forget about mung bean salads served up in hippie cafes - the new trend for vegetarian food is all about elegant food created by leading chefs in some of our top restaurants.
Private dining - the best rooms to book
Book a private dining room to take your celebration up a notch. We present our pick of the city's best.
The best of today's Viva
The teens in this week's issue of Viva prove that age is no barrier to following your dreams.
The best of today's Viva
What would it be like to meet one of the best looking men in the world? This week Viva is face to face with male model David Gandy.
The best of today's Viva
This week's issue of Viva is set to get you in the mood for summer.
The best of today's Viva
This week's issue of Viva is dedicated to embracing the positive energy that spring brings and finding ways to keep feeling vital all year round.
The best of today's Viva
This week's Viva looks at the importance of home, whether you live in a tiny flat or mansion.