Episodes

  • Viva celebrates its 25th anniversary
    Sep 26 2023

    It's our birthday and we're ere to celebrate! In this special episode of Viva Talks, Francesca Rudkin hosts a panel discussion between Amanda Linnell, Dan Ahwa and Johanna Thornton to discuss their memories and highlights of Viva, as well as digging into how fashion, food, celebrity - and the magazine - have changed over the last quarter of a century! 

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    46 mins
  • Autumn trends and culture to look out for
    Mar 28 2023

    In our autumn special of Viva Talks, Amanda Linnell, Johanna Thornton, Emma Gleason and Dan Ahwa are back together to discuss some of the recent premium hot stories from Viva.co.nz, some of the big trends that have emerged at the start of the year, plus all things autumn - from Oscars fashion to hot cross buns, and all the important recommendations for the months ahead!

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    31 mins
  • Fashion and culture in 2022 - and the trends you need to know for summer
    Dec 13 2022

    For an end-of-year celebration, Viva editor Amanda Linnell is joined by commercial editor  Emma Gleason and fashion and creative director Dan Ahwa to discuss the final issue of the Viva quarterly and all things summer fashion, food and getaways. They also look back at the big trends of 2022, from the new styles that dominated fashion, the highs and lows of pop culture, and the conversations they sparked. 

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    38 mins
  • Viva has gone Premium - inside the stories everyone's talking about
    Nov 22 2022

    Viva Talks is back for a very special celebration - Viva has now gone Premium! Editor Amanda Linnell is joined by deputy editor Johanna Thornton, commercial editor Emma Gleason, and creative director Dan Ahwa, to discuss the new website and some of the stories that have dominated conversation, including the truth about botox and the top 50 restaurants in Auckland. Plus, why it's never too early to think about Christmas!

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    26 mins
  • Episode 13: Spring is in the air - with Viva cover star Vinnie Bennett
    Aug 30 2022

    On this week's episode, Viva is celebrating Volume 9 of the quarterly edition. Viva editor Amanda Linnell, deputy editor Johanna Thornton, and fashion and creative director Dan Ahwa discuss the Love-themed edition, focusing on the Spring fashions, the couple-filled photoshoots, tasty new foods, and a touch of Frida Kahlo.

    Plus, cover star and Fast and Furious 9 actor Vinnie Bennett joins to discuss his fashion photoshoot, his rising career, and how clothes help him embody his characters.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 12: Exciting new collabs for two Kiwi brands
    Aug 23 2022

    On this week's episode, Viva commercial editor Emma Gleason is joined by fashion and creative director Dan Ahwa and beauty editor Ash Cometti to discuss cover star Lara Worthington and how she ended up working with Kiwi beauty company Emma Lewisham.

    Plus, another exciting collaboration involves NZME and pattern company Liam - general manager Emily Miller-Sharma joins to discuss. A free pattern is available as part of this week's issue of Viva!

    And find out why Shania Twain, female baseball players and 'punch needling' are making headlines this week.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 11: The chaotic future facing fashion
    Aug 16 2022

    On this week's episode, Viva editor Amanda Linnell is joined by Viva deputy editor Johanna Thornton and fashion editor Dan Ahwa. They discuss the future of fashion, with a focus on New Zealand Fashon Week and what impact cancellations are having on the local industry. 

    They also discuss the rise of GoblinCore and Gremlin Mode as fashion veers into the chaotic, tease the new glossy quarterly issue of Viva, and explain why trash bags have gone designer and why a new Netflix doc is worth a double recommendation. 

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    26 mins
  • Episode 10: The best meals off the beaten track
    Aug 2 2022

    On this week's episode, Viva editor Amanda Linnell is joined by Viva deputy editor Johanna Thornton and commercial editor Emma Gleason for a deep dive into Restaurant Month's return - with top tips, secret spots and all the info you need to have a perfect gestational experience!

    Plus, NZ Herald diversity reporter Lincoln Tan pops in to discuss his Viva cover story about his walking food tours and his own advice. And, our top recommendations this week include the crime comedy on everyone's lips! 

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    18 mins