Kelly Gibney
Kelly Gibney is a talented food writer, photographer, and cookbook author with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in Auckland, Melbourne, and New York. She is currently a judge for the Viva Top 50 Restaurants 2025, where she has expressed her excitement about sharing the culinary innovations and heart that Auckland's dining scene has to offer.
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Recent news mentions
Kelly Gibney collaborates with Jesse Mulligan to present their top picks for dining in Auckland.
Jesse Mulligan: The 10 Best Things I Ate This Year In Auckland
New Zealand· 2025-12-22
Kelly Gibney is involved in selecting the best restaurants in Auckland.
Auckland’s Best Beaches With Top Cafes & Restaurants NearbyNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Kelly Gibney picks the city’s best restaurants.
The Best Places To Eat & Drink In PonsonbyNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
Kelly Gibney is a judge who contributed to the assessment of the Viva Top 50 Auckland Restaurants 2025.
The surprising Grey Lynn spot Viva readers picked as their top restaurantNew Zealand· 2025-12-02
Kelly Gibney is one of the judges who awarded Bistro Saine Auckland’s Best New Restaurant.
Viva Top 50: Bistro Saine Crowned Auckland’s Best New RestaurantNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Kelly Gibney is a co-judge who praised Tala for its unique dining experience.
Watch: Jesse Mulligan’s big surprise for Tala, the Viva Top 50 Restaurants Supreme WinnerNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Kelly Gibney is a food writer and a judge for the Viva Top 50 Auckland Restaurants 2025.
The Viva Top 50 Auckland Restaurants 2025New Zealand· 2025-11-18
Kelly Gibney is a food writer who is part of the judging team for the Viva Top 50 Restaurants.
Viva Top 50 Auckland Restaurants 2025 Is Coming Soon. Here’s How You Can Have Your SayNew Zealand· 2025-11-12