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Thursday April 9, 2020

A Cool Competition For Musicians & More Fun Things To Do At Home

A competition for aspiring musicians launches and more fun things to do at home this weekend.
Sunday April 5, 2020

The Best TikTok Dances To Learn During Lockdown

In need of some entertainment in self-isolation? Try one of our favourite dance challenges on TikTok for a fun alternative to working out at home.
Thursday April 2, 2020

Ballet In Your Living Room, E-Book Classics, & More Fun Things To Do At Home

Fancy watching a ballet production in your living room? The Viva team suggest what to read, watch and do for your weekend at home ahead.
Tuesday March 31, 2020

25 Of The Most Fashionable Films For Some Sartorial Escapism

Need some stylish inspiration and escapisim while you're on lockdown? We've rounded up our favourite fashionable films to watch, including Romeo and Juliet, Heathers, The Royal Tennenbaums and more
Tuesday March 31, 2020

Watch & Listen: Self-Isolation Songs To Suit Your Mood

Feeling reflective? Need to get up and dance? We’ve picked out a few good songs to get you through the days ahead in self-isolation.
Friday March 27, 2020

A Must-Watch Docuseries, Living Room Workouts & More Fun Things To Do Inside

Looking for something to watch? Keen to try a living room workout? Here are the Viva team's self-isolation recommendations.
Wednesday March 25, 2020

Coronavirus & The Music Industry: How To Support Your Favourite Local Artists

Hold onto concert tickets, buy some cool artist merch, and more simple ways to help out New Zealand artists right now .
Wednesday March 25, 2020

Karen Walker's Nostalgic Re-Release Of An Iconic Dress

Top New Zealand designer Karen Walker re-releases her popular Skating dress, worn by the likes of Bjork and Sienna Miller.
Saturday March 21, 2020

Get To Know Lauren Gunn, The Owner Of Celebrated Hair Salon Colleen

Hairstylist and business owner Lauren Gunn of hair salon Colleen finds community on Karangahape Rd.
Thursday March 19, 2020

A Must-Watch Series & Other Fun Things To Do This Weekend

What to stream this weekend while you're social-distancing, a champagne pop-up, and more fun things to do this weekend.

April 05, 2020 - April 11, 2020
A Cool Competition For Musicians & More Fu...

March 29, 2020 - April 04, 2020
The Best TikTok Dances To Learn During Loc...
Ballet In Your Living Room, E-Book Classic...
25 Of The Most Fashionable Films For Some ...
Watch & Listen: Self-Isolation Songs To Su...

March 22, 2020 - March 28, 2020
A Must-Watch Docuseries, Living Room Worko...
Coronavirus & The Music Industry: How To S...
Karen Walker's Nostalgic Re-Release Of An ...

March 15, 2020 - March 21, 2020
Get To Know Lauren Gunn, The Owner Of Cele...
A Must-Watch Series & Other Fun Things To ...

March 08, 2020 - March 14, 2020
An Outdoor DJ Party & Other Fun Things To ...

February 23, 2020 - February 29, 2020
The World's Best Nature Photography & More...

February 16, 2020 - February 22, 2020
Splore Festival & More Fun Things To Do Th...
Discover The Boho Charm Of Canggu, Bali's ...
Get Into A Splore State Of Mind With Our F...
'I Had Never Actually Read The Book' Elean...

February 09, 2020 - February 15, 2020
Favourite Things: Auckland Museum Curator ...
Meatstock, A New Pop-Up Plus More Fun Thin...
Jean Paul Gaultier On His Ballet Collab & ...

February 02, 2020 - February 08, 2020
Favourite Things: Doe Donuts Owners Grace ...
Waitangi Day Celebrations & More Fun Thing...
Valentine's Day: Seven Couples Share Their...
5 Cool Festivals That Prove There's Still ...
Break The Ice With These Creative Date Ide...

January 26, 2020 - February 01, 2020
Where To Find Plant-Based Tacos & More Fun...
Choreographer Parris Goebel Invites Us Ins...
Meet The Bafta-Nominated Director Behind '...

January 19, 2020 - January 25, 2020
The Rise & Rise Of New Zealand Pop Sensati...
Laneway Festival (Obviously) & Other Fun T...
A Muso's Guide To Being Cool At Laneway Fe...
20 Career Tips To Help You Get Ahead In 2020

January 12, 2020 - January 18, 2020
An Icecream & Natural Wine Fête Plus Other...
Watch: Nadia Reid's Beautiful New Music Vi...
How Elizabeth Wurtzel's Prozac Nation Chan...

January 05, 2020 - January 11, 2020
Anno Domini's Final Hurrah & Other Fun Thi...
24 Ways You Can Donate To The Australian B...
20 Fun Things To Do In Auckland For Under $20
Louis Theroux On His New Book & Touring Ne...

December 29, 2019 - January 04, 2020
Top Choreographer Parris Goebel Receives Q...

December 22, 2019 - December 28, 2019
Neighbourhood Watch: Matakana
A Boxing Day Party, Music Gigs Galore & Mo...
Neighbourhood Watch: What To See, Eat & Do...
Top Photographer Derek Henderson Shares Hi...

December 15, 2019 - December 21, 2019
Watch Love Actually On The Big Screen & Ot...
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Reflects On ...
Watch The Stylish Director's Cut Of 'When ...

December 08, 2019 - December 14, 2019
6 Riveting New Books To Add To Your Summer...
Favourite Things: Comedian James Roque
Christmas Cocktails, Markets & More Fun Th...
Summer Sounds: Nest Fest Returns To Hawke'...
An Introvert's Guide To Surviving The Offi...

December 01, 2019 - December 07, 2019
Helena Bonham Carter On The Crown & Her Ow...
A Dreamy Designer Sale & Other Fun Things ...
A New Book Chronicles Every Prada Collecti...

November 24, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Favourite Things: Choreographer Lara Liew
Night Noodle Markets & Other Fun Things To...

November 17, 2019 - November 23, 2019
Why Koh Samui Is Just The Spot For A Luxur...
Bollywood Theatre & Other Fun Things To Do...
Meet The Team Working Tirelessly To Restor...
The Lifelong Obsession That Continues To I...

November 10, 2019 - November 16, 2019
A Celebration For Pickle Lovers & Other Fu...
The Crown Style Guide: A Closer Look At Th...

November 03, 2019 - November 09, 2019
Gin Cocktails Galore & Other Fun Things To...
Auckland's Coolest Party People Share Tips...
Girl About Town: Fashion Designer Jessica ...
Steve Gunn Steps Into The Limelight On His...

October 27, 2019 - November 02, 2019
Meet The Talented Team Restoring Auckland ...
Favourite Things: Photographer Solomon Mor...
Spooky Halloween Ideas & Other Fun Things ...
All The Highlights From Club Viva's Interi...

October 06, 2019 - October 12, 2019
Make A Date To Celebrate Diwali & More Fun...
This Photographic Collaboration Examines T...

September 29, 2019 - October 05, 2019
Favourite Things: Flamingo Pier DJ Luke Wa...
A Chat With Award-Winning Screenwriter Phi...
The Chocolate & Coffee Show & More Fun Thi...

September 22, 2019 - September 28, 2019
This French Ski Resort May Just Be The Per...
10 Exceptional Ways To Enjoy Japan In Style
The Goldfinch Hits Cinemas & Other Things ...

September 15, 2019 - September 21, 2019
Favourite Things: Celebrant Francieli McWi...
JessB's First Headline Tour & Other Fun Th...

September 08, 2019 - September 14, 2019
Favourite Things: Gallerist Tim Melville
The Last Hurrah At Mercury Plaza & Other F...
The Talented Mr Ronson: Meeting One Of Pop...
Book It: Viva's Culture Guide To September
Book Review: Does The Handmaid's Tale Sequ...

September 01, 2019 - September 07, 2019
Favourite Things: Actor & Playwright Jess ...
Indie Rock Band Girlpool Are In Town & Oth...
Soul Singer Tami Neilson On Carving Her Ow...
Bar Chat With Natalie Medlock, Star Of Sel...

August 25, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Even More (Sustainable) Fashion & Other Fu...

August 18, 2019 - August 24, 2019
Discovering The Best Of Austin, From Cowbo...
Favourite Things: Contemporary Artist Nika...
Bold Moves Ballet Debuts & Other Fun Thing...
Meet Odette, The Breakthrough Australian S...

August 11, 2019 - August 17, 2019
Who Is Ali MacGraw? The Actress Reflects O...
Filipino Play Pinay Opens At The Basement ...
On Our Radar: What To Do, See & Book This ...
Is There Still Sex in the City? A Review O...

July 28, 2019 - August 03, 2019
Lowbrow Opens On K Rd & Other Fun Things T...
Inside Halcyon House, The Boutique Hotel T...
You're Invited: Viva Long Lunch with Dilmah
Jacinda Ardern Is On The Cover Of Meghan M...

July 21, 2019 - July 27, 2019
Fiji's First Overnight Spa Experience Take...
Travel Diary: A Colourful Tour Of India Wi...
Favourite Things: Future Foody Founder Ann...
A Champagne & Fondue Pop-Up Plus Other Fun...

July 14, 2019 - July 20, 2019
Favourite Things: Pet Refuge's Sophie Mowday
Halston: The Rise & Fall Of One Of America...
The NZ International Film Festival Begins ...
Local Natives Return Home To L.A's Violet ...

July 07, 2019 - July 13, 2019
A Dog-Beer Walk & Other Fun Things To Do T...
Book It: Everything Worth Going To This July
This Female-Led Music Gig Is Raising Money...

June 09, 2019 - June 15, 2019
An Unforgettable Stay At Fiji's Luxurious ...
Fill Your Glass At Winetopia & Other Fun T...

June 02, 2019 - June 08, 2019
The Big Little Lies Style Guide: Inside Th...
A Pacific Dance Celebration & Other Fun Th...

May 26, 2019 - June 01, 2019
Favourite Things: Filmmaker Lisa Taouma's ...
A Karen Walker Pop-Up Sale & Other Fun Thi...

May 19, 2019 - May 25, 2019
Favourite Things: Filmmaker Julia Parnell'...
Shop 'Til You Drop This Weekend & Other Fu...

May 12, 2019 - May 18, 2019
Music Gigs, Fried Chicken Festivities & Ot...

May 05, 2019 - May 11, 2019
Chef Tony Tan's Guide To Hong Kong's Seafo...
K'Rd's New All-Night Dance Party & Other F...

April 21, 2019 - April 27, 2019
Be Seduced By Irish Singer Hozier & Other ...
The Glamorous Life Of Mid-Century Society ...

April 14, 2019 - April 20, 2019
Get To Know Nashville Blues-Rock Sisters L...
Viva Visits Fiji's Top-Rated Romantic Resort
Cosy Up With An Easter Film & Other Fun Th...
What To Wear For Your Next Tropical Holiday
Discover One Of Indonesia’s Most Exclusive...

April 07, 2019 - April 13, 2019
An Unmissable Peanut Butter Pop-Up Plus Mo...

March 31, 2019 - April 06, 2019
Favourite Things: Film-Maker Rebecca Tansley
Where To Get Dessert Burgers This Weekend ...

March 24, 2019 - March 30, 2019
LA-Based Artist Gary Baseman Comes To Taur...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 28/03/19
The Most Stylish Berlin Airbnb Homes & Exp...
Meet The Models: Maj Van Der Ven & Danny H...
Get To Know Photographer & Visual Artist A...

March 10, 2019 - March 16, 2019
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 14/03/19

March 03, 2019 - March 09, 2019
Favourite Reads: The Women's Bookshop's Ca...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 07/03/19
This Creative Duo Are Building Their Own F...
How The Conversation Around Feminism Is Ch...
How To Speak Fluent Polo At The Heineken U...

February 24, 2019 - March 02, 2019
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 28/02/19

February 10, 2019 - February 16, 2019
Inside The Amusing World Of Artist David S...
Why We're Still Obsessed With The Foxy Fas...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 14/02/19
30 Movies To Help You Celebrate (Or Escape...
Meet The Captivating Welsh Musician Cate L...

January 27, 2019 - February 02, 2019
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 31/01/19
What Nobody Tells You About Becoming An Ac...
The Latest Food News To Snack On

January 20, 2019 - January 26, 2019
Stylish Places To Stay, Eat & Shop In Euro...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 23/01/19
Get To Know Auckland Electro-Pop Duo Imugi

January 06, 2019 - January 12, 2019
Watch & Listen: 17 Back To Work Songs To M...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 10/01/19

December 30, 2018 - January 05, 2019
Why Coach Noeline Taurua Is The Taskmaster...
The Grove's Michael Dearth Embarks On A Fr...
The New Voice: Meet Playwright Leki Jackso...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 03/01/19
Why Painter Imogen Taylor Is An Artist To ...

December 23, 2018 - December 29, 2018
Fun Things To Do This Weekend – The New Ye...
Why 2018 Was The Year Of Accolades For Com...

December 09, 2018 - December 15, 2018
11 Books You Won't Be Able To Put Down Thi...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 13/12/18
Step Inside Sri Lanka’s Empowering Centres...
In The Inspiring Mood With Women’s Rights ...

December 02, 2018 - December 08, 2018
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 06/12/18
Apple's Best Of 2018 Sums Up This Year In ...

November 25, 2018 - December 01, 2018
Favourite Things: Makeup Artist & Hair Sty...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 29/11/18
What Pizza Personality Are You? An Aucklan...

November 04, 2018 - November 10, 2018
Making A Difference: KiwiHarvest CEO Debor...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 08/11/18
Hot Tickets: 2019 Events You Need To Book ...

October 28, 2018 - November 03, 2018
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 01/11/18

October 21, 2018 - October 27, 2018
A Weekend Well Spent At Taupo's Luxury Get...
An Art & Food-Filled Tour Of Rome With Gal...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 25/10/18
Get To Know Kowtow's Artful New Designer
From Marrakech With Love: The Vivid Sights...
Vinyl Starter Kit: An Expert's Guide To Co...

October 14, 2018 - October 20, 2018
Why Record Collecting Is Making A Comeback
Favourite Things: Musician Jordan Arts aka...
The Inimitable Marlon Williams On His Merc...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 18/10/18
7 Up & Coming Local Music Acts To Know About

October 07, 2018 - October 13, 2018
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 11/10/18

September 30, 2018 - October 06, 2018
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 04/10/18
Making A Difference: The Inspiring Duo Beh...
Neighbourhood Watch: Karangahape Rd

September 23, 2018 - September 29, 2018
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 27/09/18
Viva Photographer Rebecca Zephyr Thomas’ D...
6 Thoughtful & Mood-Boosting Podcasts To L...
Neighbourhood Watch: Titirangi

September 16, 2018 - September 22, 2018
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 20/09/18
Auckland's Laneway Festival: 2019 Line-Up ...
Binge-Worthy Shows & Films To Watch Right ...
NZ Women Who Changed The World: Merata Mita

September 09, 2018 - September 15, 2018
Favourite Things: Blush Flowers Owner Kell...
Real Weddings: Saskia Van Den Ende & Wahar...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 13/08/18
Design Critic Allison Arieff Is Bringing H...
Neighbourhood Watch: Devonport
Don't Miss Out: Sol3 Mio's Moses Mackay To...
The Staying Power Of Top Models Ngahuia Wi...

September 02, 2018 - September 08, 2018
New Zealand's Best Designers Nominate The ...
Making A Difference: Auckland Transport's ...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 06/09/18
20 Years Of Trends We Loved & Fads We'd Ra...

August 19, 2018 - August 25, 2018
Amanda Linnell Discovers Luxury & Traditio...
Favourite Things: Radio Host & DJ Clint Ro...
Travel Diary: Zambesi Designer Dayne Johns...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend
Pop Superstar Troye Sivan On His Rise To F...

August 12, 2018 - August 18, 2018
In Conversation With Bureaux's Maggie Carr...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend
Meet Rocker Kylie McKenzie & Her Adopted R...

August 05, 2018 - August 11, 2018
Favourite Things: Camp Cloon's Ryan MacPhe...
Meet The Costume-Loving Cat Who's Scored H...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend
Up Close With Musician October & Her Blue-...
Auckland's Most Fetching Dog Walks
The Viva Team's Beloved Pets

July 29, 2018 - August 04, 2018
Favourite Things: Singer-Songwriter Julia ...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend
Allpress Studio Is Throwing A Month-Long F...
Making A Difference: Soap For Society Foun...
Neighbourhood Watch: Kingsland

July 22, 2018 - July 28, 2018
Favourite Things: For The Better Good Foun...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend
In Conversation With Sarah Firmston & Rose...
How The Gentlewoman's Editor-In-Chief Is R...

July 15, 2018 - July 21, 2018
Chef Monique Fiso's Pop-Up Is Set To Get A...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend
Neighbourhood Watch: Parnell

June 17, 2018 - June 23, 2018
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 21/06/18

June 10, 2018 - June 16, 2018
Crane Brothers At Pitti Immagine Uomo Spri...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 14/06/18
Nadia Reid's Essential Winter Playlist

June 03, 2018 - June 09, 2018
Favourite Things: Tami Neilson
Meet The Couple Behind This Cross-Cultural...
Making A Difference: Gabriella Jimenez Rojas
Book Club: Cosy Up With These Winter Reads

May 06, 2018 - May 12, 2018
How Catholic Style Took Over The Met
Neighbourhood Watch: Mt Eden
Raising Boys: Taryn & Miha Kljakovic
Favourite Things: Ewen Mackenzie-Bowie & B...

April 22, 2018 - April 28, 2018
Favourite Things: Designer Clark Bardsley
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 26/04/18
Where To Shop Vintage & Secondhand Clothing

April 15, 2018 - April 21, 2018
Your Ultimate Hawaiian Hot-List
Top New Zealand Model Jessica Clarke On He...
Netflix Shows We're Obsessed With

April 08, 2018 - April 14, 2018
Design Files: Emma Fox Derwin
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 12/04/18
How Illustrator Antonio Lopez Turned Fashi...

March 04, 2018 - March 10, 2018
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 08/03/18
Here To Create
Shining a Light on the Pacific Sisters' Ar...

February 25, 2018 - March 03, 2018
Rebecca Walker on Redefining Beauty
Tana & Dane Mitchell Share Their Japan Diary

February 18, 2018 - February 24, 2018
Melbourne’s Fitzroy Favourites
A Star Player Tells Us What to Expect From...
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 22/02/18
All You Need to Know About the Volvo Ocean...

February 11, 2018 - February 17, 2018
Jacinda Ardern's Vogue Debut
How this CEO Uses Storytelling as a Force ...
How Lady Bird Dressed to Win

February 04, 2018 - February 10, 2018
Morgan Albrecht & Joseph Leary on Their Mu...
How a Cheeky Bet Led to a Lifelong Romance
Fun Things To Do This Week
Be One of The First to Hear Estere's Hot N...
How a Mistaken Booking Turned Into Love
The Rare Tinder Success Story of Two Creat...
Meet The New Grown-Up Royal Style Stars

January 21, 2018 - January 27, 2018
Great Beach & Coastal Walks
Why Festival-Goers are Flocking to Flaming...
Talking Yoga & Self Care with Juan Diaz

January 14, 2018 - January 20, 2018
Must-Watch: The Assassination of Gianni Ve...
Al Brown's Unmissable Food, Music & Art Fe...

January 07, 2018 - January 13, 2018
Inside the Gucci Garden in Florence
Fashion and Activism at the Golden Globes

December 31, 2017 - January 06, 2018
Wearing Black is No Way to Take a Stand on...
Long Reads You May Have Missed

December 24, 2017 - December 30, 2017
Where to Go in the Coromandel
The Adventurer: Tiffany Singh
The Challengers: Eleanor Bishop & Julia Croft
The Storyteller: Selina Tusitala Marsh
Our Most Popular Stories of 2017
The Screen Queen: Rachel House
The Quiet Achiever: Nadia Reid
The Game-Changer: Prime Minister Jacinda A...
The Funny Guy: Tom Sainsbury

December 10, 2017 - December 16, 2017
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 14/12/17

November 19, 2017 - November 25, 2017
Mapping the Flavours of Moroccan Cuisine
Artist to Watch: Emma McIntyre
Fun Things To Do This Weekend 23/11/17
Sid Sahrawat's Culinary Discoveries in Europe
Where the Tropics Meets Islamic Art
The Luxury Retreat in the Himalayas

November 12, 2017 - November 18, 2017
How Lil' Kim's Manicure Ended up in the Mu...

November 05, 2017 - November 11, 2017
Flower Tips & Trends with Florist Franca L...

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