Liv Sisson

Commercial editor

Liv Sisson is an author and freelance writer focused on food, nature and science. Her first book is a fun and informative guide to the fungi of Aotearoa. Find her on Instagram @liv_sisson

Northbound documents Naomi Arnold’s time walking Te Araroa.

‘The trail was haunting me’: Northbound by Naomi Arnold, reviewed

A rollicking account of walking the length of New Zealand solo.

By Liv Sisson | 8th April, 2025

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Night owl, spotted above Tāmaki Makaurau (Illustration: Ned Wenlock)

The case for being a night owl

'Staying up late feels like you get to zoom in on your own personal microscope.'

By Liv Sisson | 2nd April, 2025

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Fazerdaze on stage at The Powerstation (Images: Nico Rose)

Review: Fazerdaze at The Powerstation – a dream-pop dream come true

'This just feels so full-circle to me,' Amelia Murray told the crowd while headlining her 'favourite venue in the whole world' for the very first time.

By Liv Sisson | 25th March, 2025

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Remembering a week spent in the jungle.

My wondrous, semi-scary week in the Amazon

Immense, ineffable, sublime – the Amazon is very hard to describe. This is what we did there.

By Liv Sisson | 27th February, 2025

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Review: Everybody loved Electric Avenue – here’s what made it so great

Review: Everybody loved Electric Avenue – here’s what made it so great

Now spread over two days, could this be New Zealand's best music festival?

By Liv Sisson | 25th February, 2025

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Review: David Sedaris on Duolingo streaks, pantaloons and pesky fact-checkers

Review: David Sedaris on Duolingo streaks, pantaloons and pesky fact-checkers

Notes from an evening with the beloved raconteur.

By Liv Sisson | 4th February, 2025

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Have big summer festivals stopped being fun? An argument with myself

Have big summer festivals stopped being fun? An argument with myself

Yoga vs mosh pits, car queues vs the inner city.

By Liv Sisson | 27th January, 2025

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Image: Tina Tiller

Diary of a novice ebiker: ‘My heart is racing – in a chill way’

Speeding up hills in a matter of moments, criss-crossing the city with ease – who knew exploring Auckland on two wheels could be this fun?

By Liv Sisson | 7th August, 2024

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Image: Getty Images/The Spinoff

Are best-before dates a waste of time – and a waste of food?

Critics say they cause consumer confusion and should be ditched.

By Liv Sisson | 16th May, 2024

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There’s no need to get creative when the produce is this good. (Photo: Getty Images)

Got way too much summer veg? Just cook it

Avoid decision paralysis and just get that surplus produce into a pot (or oven, or food processor).

By Liv Sisson | 5th February, 2024

Commercial editor