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Sonya Wilson

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Sonya Wilson is a freelance broadcaster, journalist and author.

Sonya Wilson’s novels make a case for wonder. Image design: Tina Tiller.

How to save the world with wonder

'In a world that feels on the brink of something not wonderful at all, what if fostering a simple awe in nature was the first vital step toward resistance?'

By Sonya Wilson | 12th July, 2025

The author on Humpridge Track; her debut novel, which is gobsmackingly good (Photo: Supplied)

A ‘super nerd’ on her first book, a YA novel about mysteries among the trees

A lifetime's obsession with Fiordland has resulted in a novel that's knock-your-socks-off good.

By Sonya Wilson | 15th October, 2021

My young co-workers were treated like family by the chef, who elected to serve as our wait person as well as our cook (Photo: Sonya Wilson)

Restaurant review: Our Place, a hot new addition to the Auckland suburbs

This suburban eatery is a relaxed newcomer that embraces its homely, neighbourhood vibe.

By Sonya Wilson | 13th October, 2021

A small sample of the books donated to Kiwi Christmas Books (Photo: Supplied)

Give a kid a book and you give them the world

A simple, powerful way to make a difference.

By Sonya Wilson | 23rd November, 2020

The dish to end all dishes: Mr Hao’s spicy chicken wings (Photo: Supplied)

Why I love: Mr Hao’s spicy chicken wings

Chicken. Chillies. Spring onions. Oil. Spice. Peanuts. Other stuff I don’t know the name of. How can these simple ingredients combine to create something so much more than the sum of its parts?

By Sonya Wilson | 28th July, 2020

My young co-workers were treated like family by the chef, who elected to serve as our wait person as well as our cook (Photo: Sonya Wilson)

Restaurant review: Our Place, a hot new addition to the Auckland suburbs

Our Place is the latest in a plethora of new suburban eateries opening up across Auckland city. When Sonya Wilson visited this week, she discovered a relaxed newcomer that embraces its homely, neighbourhood vibe.

By Sonya Wilson | 31st March, 2020