Sarah Daniell, Editor of Canvas – the weekend’s Premium Magazine, loves to push the envelope and champion diversity through story-telling.
I’m Sarah Daniell, Editor of Canvas, NZME's flagship weekend Premium magazine. I cut my teeth in London, at the New Barnet Press and later the newspapers of Fleet Street and Wapping. In Wellington I was a sub-editor, feature writer, Op Ed columnist and travel editor. I've worked in all areas of media, including magazine feature writing, radio, television - presenting, reporting, researching and producing - including the fairly harrowing launch of Seven Sharp - the current affairs and entertainment show at TVNZ - and managed to stay there two years as a story producer. In 2015, I joined the weekend magazines team at the NZ Herald. In July 2019 I led the design and editorial team to relaunch the merged Weekend magazine and Canvas. It is one of the most satisfying achievements of my career and involved a comprehensive re-design and campaign. On the side, I've worked in theatre, film and TV and as a voice over actor, but my love is in telling stories. No matter how the media landscape changes, that never does. I like to push the envelope and champion diversity. I am most passionate about working with my colleagues on a vision or project starting from the ground up. An example would be the Postcard Project, which celebrated its 125th anniversary of Suffrage in September 2018. It was a creative and tricky logistical challenge. Our national museum, Te Papa, now holds these postcards, for posterity. Another was the Auckland City Mission Taste of Kindness project.
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How does society reward those who fight for the underdog?
EDITORIAL: Those who fight the good fight and stand up for the underdog are everywhere.
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'I have had a long love affair with chemistry and I’ve given it much power'
OPINION: Past Lives, sliding doors and chemistry lessons
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'A voice like nothing anyone had ever heard before'
OPINION: Dallas Tamaira: a voice like nothing anyone had ever heard before.
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Sacred springs, limestone bluffs and capricious currents
Sacred springs, limestone rocks and capricious currents: the majestic Te Waipounamu
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'Could I go to a cabin in the woods for days on my own?'
OPINION: Could I go to a cabin in the woods for days on my own?
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Celebrating 20 years of Canvas magazine
Looking back on two decades of Canvas magazine in the NZ Herald.
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Room Check: Moxy Chelsea, Manhattan
Sarah Daniell stays at Moxy Chelsea, a new micro-hotel in the heart of Manhattan.
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Clarke Gayford on sharks, near-death - and Neve
Clarke Gayford talks with Sarah Daniell on the eve of narrating APO's Planet Earth II.
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Cocktail Hour: The Fleur Room - Rooftop at the Moxy
Sarah Daniell enjoys the magnificent view with a drink at New York's highest rooftop bar.
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Postcards to NZ: Nigella Lawson leads praise for gender rights
We sent postcard to high-profile women around the world, this is we got in return.
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On the trail in the Bay of Islands
Sarah Daniell and her whānau step out amid the glories of the North.
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Jose Barbosa on TV, middle NZ, and food
Jose Barbosa from Spinoff TV talks TV, middle New Zealand, and food with Sarah Daniell.
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Brunch: We try French eatery L'Atelier du Fromage
Would you like cheese with your brunch? No problem.
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Fanimals connects with big and small
Animal fans, meet kittens and geckos, guinea pig YouTubers and the first fishteen.
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'Street food not just poor people's food'
Chef and TV star Rick Stein talks with Sarah Daniell about his love of Mexico.
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Nic Sampson: 'The only option is to adapt or die'
Nic Sampson's new show is about fearing the consequences of not forwarding chain mail.
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Where do the cool crowd brunch?
You'd be mad to miss this busy cafe where culture and flavours collide.
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An episode with Tom Sainsbury
Actor Tom Sainsbury has Simon and Paula down pat. Watch out Jacinda, you're next.
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Room check: The Mercure Dunedin Leisure Lodge
Sarah Daniell checks into the Mercure Dunedin Leisure Lodge.
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Weekend drive: Velar D300 R-Dynamic SE
All hail the fourth member of the fourth generation Land Rover family.
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The new escape-rooms craze
We finds the bits, connect the dots, and unlock the locks at Escape Hunt Auckland.
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Weekend Drive: Toyota C-HR
"Would you be interested in driving the funky small SUV — the C-HR?"
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Transport your taste buds at Taco Loco Cantina
If you can't physically get to Mexico this weekend, a Mt Albert cantina will help.
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Weekend Drive: The Miami Blue
In a city awash with black SUVs the Miami Blue Porsche Cayman 718 S is a total blast.
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Good times: The Twin Coast Cycle trail
Sarah Daniell rediscovers her sense of childish wonder on two wheels.
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Stevie Nicks: I listen 'obsessively' to Lorde
Stevie Nicks talks with us on the eve of her New Zealand tour with The Pretenders.
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Weekend Drive: Tesla Model X
It's not a car. It's not a plane, though it does feel like you're flying.
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Gypsy wedding dress designer: 'No dress is too big'
Gypsy wedding dress designer Sondra Celli says there is no such thing as 'too big'.
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Weekend Drive: Peugeot 2008 SUV
This is a hatchback slash SUV. It's small, yet it walks tall.
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Brunch review: Once Strangers Cafe
A top-end-of-town cafe is nudging its way up in the brunch market.
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Bridal designer shares wedding day wisdom
Randy Fenoli shares his more than 25-year career in the bridal industry.
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Takeout stakeout: Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House
The only thing I'd do next time is ask for the duck hot and to please add rice.
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Stunt driving: Two wheels good
Sarah Daniell embraces the fear and learns to love stunt driving.
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Weekend Drive: Ford Mondeo HEV
The writing is not on the wall, but all over the car. "Hybrid Mondeo Ford".
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Revealed: The new Cheryl West
Sarah Daniell meets the teen version of Kiwi icon Cheryl West.
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Sustainability made classy
Five-star luxury and sustainability can be a winning mix, writes Sarah Daniell.
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Great films: You might also like ...
Here are five great films featuring hotels, that you might also like.
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An episode with Michael Dorman
Michael Dorman, the Kiwi-born star, talks to Sarah Daniell about playing a spy.
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An episode with Jordan Luck
He talks to Sarah Daniell about the past, the present and a TV drama about himself.
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An Episode With Josh McKenzie
Josh McKenzie, who plays the privileged John Junior in Filthy Rich.
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An episode with Shane Cortese
In the latest Westside Shane Cortese plays the father of his original character, Hayden.
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An episode with Tim Batt
Tim Batt, comedian, writer, talks to us about his upcoming show, Banter.
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An episode with Ondi Timoner
Ondi Timoner tells Sarah Daniell what making sustainability sexy on TV is all about.
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The 'P' word banned by Shorty St
Acceptable language has evolved in Shortland Street's 25-year history.
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Shorty Street: Speaking our language
Shortland Street script producer tells Sarah Daniell it all starts with words.
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An episode with Wallace Chapman
Wallace Chapman tells Sarah Daniell why politicians and TV mix.
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Kevin Bacon on playing a 'jerk'
Kevin Bacon talks about one of the most complex male characters he has ever played.
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An episode with...
In a new series, we ask TV stars 10 questions. This week, actress Nicole Da Silva.
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Kindness in time of darkness
Niki Caro tells a story that fell through the seams of history.
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This Much I Know: Comedian Robin Ince
A few words with comedian and self-proclaimed 'interested idiot' Robin Ince.
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A few words with Father Christmas
It's about this time every year, before I set out, that I have to silence the little voice in my head that says, "This is too big
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Parnell: Its own world
Parnell is enjoying a renaissance thanks to its retailers and galleries, writes Sarah Daniell.
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This Much I Know: Tippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren, 86, star of The Birds, animal activist, Hollywood legend.
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Lake Tekapo: Night light rules apply
The majesty of the skies above Tekapo is captivating, writes Sarah Daniell.
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Father's Day: Being a Kiwi dad
Three well known New Zealanders talk about their fathers - and being fathers.
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This much I know: Dame Fiona Kidman
Dame Fiona Kidman talks about her new novel A Day at the Movies.
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Waiheke Island time
Fresh off the boat from Auckland, Sarah Daniell discovers paradise on Waiheke.
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Brief encounter: Craig Hall
Craig Hall and his wife, actor Sara Wiseman, star in A Place to Call Home, on TV1, 8.30pm, From this Thursday.
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Brief encounter: Skye Duncan
Skye Duncan is a Kiwi living in New York as a Global Cities Designer.
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Twelve Questions: Leilani Tamu
My childhood was happy, although not always easy. My parents separated when I was 2 and my mum's parents played a huge role in my upbringing.