Amanda Robinson

Guest writer

Amanda Robinson is a writer, reporter, and filmmaker studying screenwriting and directing at the University of Auckland. Her mood ring shifts relentlessly between black and dark blue. She was born in Bacchus Marsh, a rural town outside of Melbourne, in 1996.

Boy crushes and girl power: Remembering Creme magazine

Boy crushes and girl power: Remembering Creme magazine

'A girl's best friend' was Creme magazine's tagline, and for many girls growing up in New Zealand in the early 2000s, that was absolutely true.

By Amanda Robinson | 5th September, 2019

Mitski at FYF Fest 2017 in Los Angeles (Photo: Scott Dudelson/WireImage)

Mitski, indie’s loneliest cowboy

Before her new album is released later this week, Mitski talks to The Spinoff about about anxiety, loneliness, secrets, cinema, and love.

By Amanda Robinson | 14th August, 2018

The stars of Auckland’s spoken-word poetry scene

The stars of Auckland’s spoken-word poetry scene

Amanda Robinson meets five Auckland writers who are stunningly good at a much-derided art form – spoken word poetry.

By Amanda Robinson | 13th February, 2018

Five of the best artist playlists on Spotify

Five of the best artist playlists on Spotify

Every artist is making Spotify playlists these days. Amanda Robinson listens to four of the most popular – and one that isn't, but really deserves to be.

By Amanda Robinson | 27th June, 2017