Innholdsfortegnelse for 29 August 2016 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Brace yourselves, ladies – The Real Housewives of Auckland is ready to rumble! I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the new Bravo series ahead of a media lunch with its stars this week, and there was a good reason why Gilda and Michelle were seated at one end of the room, and Angela and Julia at the other. The show is seriously venomous and divisions you’ll see on air are for real. My prediction? Your jaw will drop at the brazen and ostentatious first episode – do grown-up women truly behave like this? – and then you’ll desperately want more. You couldn’t script better drama. In a world where I’m constantly biting my tongue, there’s something so very refreshing about seeing Kiwi women tell it like…

There’s nothing like a freshly broken heart to make a girl feel gun-shy about falling in love. Especially when that heart has been broken with the whole country watching on and weighing in with their opinions. Yet falling in love is exactly what has happened for The Bachelor New Zealand’s Fleur Verhoeven. Unexpectedly, while reigniting her photography career, an old friendship turned into something much more. The blonde bombshell’s new man is top Kiwi photographer Richard Wood, who also hails from Hawke’s Bay. Fleur was in Wellington in June to model for his concept shoot “Phoenix Rising”, which depicts her as a triumphant heroine thriving in the aftermath of her failed TV romance with Jordan Mauger. “After everything that had happened, it was a way for me to show New…

The clock has just struck nine in the morning when Woman’s Day arrives at Gilda Kirkpatrick’s grand abode. We’re due to trail her for an exclusive peek into a busy day in the life of Auckland’s most glamorous socialite and she’s running late. With her glossy locks and extra-long lashes curled to perfection, and her foxy figure on show in a glamorous Gucci power suit, the Real Housewives of Auckland star is squeezing in some quality time with her adorable sons, Lucan, three, and 11-month-old Kyan, doing a spot of colouring-in at the dining table before dashing out the door. “I usually try to sneak out of the house in the mornings because if Lucan sees me leaving, he gets really upset,” admits Gilda. “I’ve mastered this escape-artist thing where…

Unlike her character in the new cult-hit series Stranger Things, Winona Ryder may not know what it’s like to have a loved one kidnapped by a possible alien, but she does claim to have had one extra-terrestrial experience of her own. Speaking to Woman’s Day, the actress, 44, reminisces, “When I was seven or eight, my brothers, my sister and I were sleeping on the roof and we think we saw a UFO because there was like a boomerang that was going back and forth.” Grinning, Winona adds, “I guess it could have been a light or something, but we were all convinced it was a spaceship!” The ’90s icon has made a welcome return to the spotlight with her first starring role in a TV show, an eight-part series…

Facing death and left widowed by her young partner, Stacey Gent told Woman’s Day how her little girl Hine-Titama got her through the dark days. “I just stick with my baby – she keeps me going,” Stacey said in June. The young mum had been given only weeks to live by doctors, but despite being bedridden, she wanted to share her story of love and loss. Stacey, 21, hoped that talking about Tawhiri’s suspected suicide might stop someone else from doing the same thing. We arranged to visit Stacey and her family in Taupo the following week, but never got there. Stacey’s health deteriorated quickly and she sadly passed away on July 2. Over the phone, just days before she died, Stacey told us she thought Tawhiri was a “rugged…

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MONDAY Silverbeet Gnocchi with Pea Pesto SERVES 4 PREPARATION 30 MINUTES COOKING 1 HOUR, 10 MINUTES 1kg potatoes, pierced with a skewer1 bunch silverbeet, stems removed2/3 cup plain flour, sifted½ cup grated parmesan, plus ½ cup extra2 egg yolks40g butter250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved toasted slivered almonds to servePEA PESTO1 cup frozen peas, thawed½ cup mint leaves½ cup torn basil leaves1/3 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. 2. Bake potatoes for 1 hour until tender. Blanch silverbeet for 1-2 minutes, then refresh in cold water. Drain and chop. 3. PEA PESTO. Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined. 4. Cool potatoes, then peel. Push potatoes through a ricer or fine sieve.…

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This Father’s Day, I want to give a shout out to stepdads. If you have one of these in your home, he’s to be cherished. Being a step-parent is no picnic. You don’t get to choose the kids or have the biological bond that ties you to them in an unconditionally loving way. A lot of what your stepkids may do can be inexplicable, unlovable and downright frustrating. It takes the patience of a saint to be a step-parent. It takes more biting of one’s tongue than most people will do in a lifetime.You may scream inside your head a lot. The stepdad in your house has probably experienced all of these emotions. Even the most loving, patient guy in the world must at times roll his eyes and say…

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MAD MEN BETTY DRAPER NETFLIX.COM Locking her teen daughter in a cupboard, hitting her and calling her fat are just a few of the things Betty (played by January Jones) has done to make it on the bad list. BATES MOTEL NORMA BATES LIGHTBOX Vera Farmiga’s alter ego Norma buries her hubby’s body under her house, where it’s found by her son, future serial kil ler Norman. What an example to set your kids! GAME OF THRONES CERSEI LANNISTER PRIME, 9.30PM, TUESDAYS Mothers will do anything for their children, but this bloodthirsty queen takes things too far. Cersei (played by Lena Headey) has even staged mass murder for her lot !…

He may have been booted out of the country earlier this month, but Geordie Shore lad Gary Beadle, 28, will be returning to Kiwi screens in the saucy new series of Ex on the Beach. We grab five minutes with the ladies’ man to talk tan, tears and “tashin’ on” – that’s making out in Geordie slang. Why did you return to the show? Initially to sort things out with my ex Lillie Lexie Gregg, but it didn’t work out because I chose my job over our relationship. We both had a little cry, but the show gave us closure. What’s your grooming secret on set? Everybody looks better with a tan, so tanning oil. I also have to have eye drops, hairspray and bronzer. Not a lot, just a…

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Your letters Kia kaha It’s awesome to know that Nadene Lomu is staying strong for herself and her two boys (WD, August 22). It was a terrible shock to everyone when we learned about Jonah’s passing – he was the “big man”, a real rugby legend. It’s tough to be a solo mum, and to lose a husband and best friend is soul-crushing. I admire Nadene’s courage in moving forward, and it’s great that she’s keeping memories of Jonah alive for sons Brayley and Dhyreille. I wish them all the best for the future and thanks, Woman’s Day, for sharing this beautiful story. •C.Vincent, Christchurch Never forgotten I have just read the article “Gone without a trace: Devoted dad’s vanishing act”, about the disappearance of Auckland man Jim Donnelly (WD,…

A swanky preview screening to launch Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Auckland last week had it all! The show’s stars were out in style, the bubbles were flowing and canapés were circling. There were even fireworks, but these ones weren’t scheduled by the event organisers! While Gilda Kirkpatrick, Louise Wallace , Anne Batley Burton and Julia Stone were happy to pout for the camer as in Gold Class at Auckland’s Event cinemas, Michelle Blanchard and Angela Stone weren’t having a bar of the niceties. An earlier argument – and weeks of hostility during filming – had r eached fever pitch when I tried to interview the rivals, who didn’t want to dine together, pose in the same photos or even be in the same r oom as one another. Before…

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JOHNNY DEPP The actor is a relative of King Edward III, making him the Queen’s 20th cousin! MADONNA Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is the link here – Madge is her ninth cousin. MICHAEL DOUGLAS Hollywood’s silver fox is the Queen’s 19th cousin via his connection to Edward III. BARACK OBAMA The US president is the Queen’s ninth cousin, twice removed. ELLEN DE GENERES The much-loved TV host and comedienne is the 14th cousin of the Duchess of Cambridge. BRAD & ANGELINA Tinseltown’s power couple can add another claim to fame. Brad is Her Majesty’s 25th cousin, with Angelina her 26th. PARIS HILTON Famous for being famous, the socialite also has royal ties to King Henry II, making her the Queen’s 20th cousin. GUY RITCHIE The film director is the sixth…

The screaming has stopped. The mudslinging has ended. And those infamous cuts, bruises and amputated fingertip have healed. But the dust has yet to settle on Hollywood’s most bitter split. And in the aftermath of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s $10 million divorce settlement, and that humiliating leaked video, both stars are currently laying low. Insiders tell us the Pirates of the Caribbean actor is now leaning heavily on his ex-partner Vanessa Paradis, 43, sparking rumours of a romantic reconciliation. “Johnny and Vanessa have become incredibly close over the past three months,” a source close to the star tells Woman’s Day. “They have been spending a lot of time together, and when they’re apart, they’re always phoning and texting each other. Johnny has even been talking about quitting Hollywood and…

Kylie Minogue will be a homecoming queen when she marries her toyboy fiancée Joshua Sasse in Melbourne! The 48-year-old pop princess is reportedly set to wed the Galavant actor, 28, at St Paul’s Cathedral in her Aussie hometown before the end of the year, with her little sister Dannii acting as maid of honour and British label Ralph & Russo designing her gown. Last week, Joshua spoke out about their 20-year age gap, insisting, “I don’t think it matters. I don’t think love has a boundary. I love her – that’s it. As anyone who has met her will attest, she’s just the most unbelievable bundle of joy.” Of their 11-month relationship, he adds, “It’s magic. It’s excitement and joy and sex. She’s someone who really makes me feel like…

EMMA & COURTNEY It was a nail-biter finish and these Dunedin almost nabbed -based the blonde winner bombshells ’s title! Coming in second, E mma, 27, and 25-year-old Courtney’s humble Meadowbank abode went for $1.51 million, making a profit of $300,000. Not a bad payout for 11 weeks work! NIKI & TIFF It was film and TV dr esser Tiffany Mair, 35, and her for ensic scientist mate Niki Osborne, 29, up first in the auctions around each . With other their , the arms Yellow wr apped Team’s chic New York-styled house sold for $1.32 million, making them $150,000 and putting them in fourth place.…

Lying awake in the dead of night, Auckland dad Patrick O’Malley stared at the ceiling. The thoughts inside his head simply wouldn’t go away and in the end, he gave in. Sitting at his computer, he began to type. By 2am, his face stained with tears, his letter was done. It began, “29,735 hours. 1238 days. 177 weeks. 88 fortnights. 40 months. Three years. This is how long I have loved you ...” The person it was meant for was sleeping peacefully in the room next door. If he listened hard, he could hear the soft rise and fall of her breath, and the occasional rustle as she turned over in her sleep – his darling daughter Lola Rose. As surprised as Patrick was by the words that sprung from…

1996 Pre-fame, fresh-faced fringe-swish – the original Bieber! 1998 A middle parting for his engagement portraits. 1999 David’s first foray into his love affair with bleach. 2000 The buzz cut allows some time off from hair maintenance. 2001 Growing his hair back with this well-coiffed mini-mohawk. 2002 The frosted tips match his Viking-style facial hair. 2002 An Alice band helps to keep his diamond earrings on show. 2003 Pioneering the half-pony before man-buns were a trend. 2003 Cornrows – his most questionable style choice ever? 2006 Beginning to see why he’s one of the world’s most stylish men. 2007 One last play with peroxide for this short, tousled style. 2011 His dapper transformation is almost complete. Now It’s fair to say that these days, David can do no wrong. He’s…

This bustling city in northern Vietnam is a tourist’s delight, especially if you’re a foodie. 1 How to get there One of the best things about travelling in Vietnam is that once you’re on the ground, it’s cheap.The good news is, Jetstar now flies to Hanoi, so getting there needn’t bankrupt you either. I flew from Auckland via Melbourne, with a fab three-night stopover in Bangkok on the way. Southeast Asia offers excellent value for money for Kiwi travellers, so if you’re penny-pinching, this is the way to go. I’d been to Hanoi before but without the Ginger – a real foodie – and I was so excited to visit again and show him this crazy, vibrant part of the world. 2 Where to stay La Siesta Trendy Hotel is…

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Q Since my daughter hit puberty, she’s been very distant with her stepdad. To be fair, she’s distant in general, but she seems to have almost dismissed him from her life because he’s not her real dad. I wish I could bring them closer together but I have no idea how to do it without antagonising her even more. Help! • Drifting Apart, Nelson A I love my daughter, but there is no way on earth I can ever understand how they operate. I’m fairly sure it’s on bubble tea and hormones. Relax. Don’t push. Be cool. It’s her journey. Q Last year, my sister started dating a lovely man, who happens to be famous, with a lot of money and connections. Our family is really happy for her, but…

After sporting icon Richie McCaw ended his career in professional rugby last year, he decided to play a different field when tackling his retirement. The 37-year -old has taken to the big screen in thril ling biopic Chasing Great. The flick, in cinemas September 1, takes us into the mind of the champion, revealing his incredible journey from smal l-town Kiwi kid to legendary All Black captain. If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the exciting documentary, we’re giving away 10 double passes. To be in to win, visit womansday.co. nz/RichieMcCaw and enter the code CG35 by September 2.…

With spring around the corner, try the new Food Snob Cypriot Halloumi – perfect for grilling, frying and barbecuing. We have four prize packs to give away, each including a Ballarini frying pan, Oxo spatula and halloumi pack, valued at $150 each. To enter, visit womansday.co.nz/ halloumi  or send your name, address, phone number with the code FS35 to: Woman’s Day/Ed’s Page, Response Bag 500235, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, by September 2.…

A vanilla-frosted cake, mini muffins and colourful fairy bread had the pint-sized guests at Naz’s niece’s first birthday party on a serious sugar high. And while a bunch of overactive tots could send most adults running, they had the opposite effect on the broody Iranian beauty. “I can’t wait to have children,” gushes Naz as she fusses over Jasmine Jay. “I’ve always wanted to be a young mum. At one point, I did stand in the corner to take a break from the screaming children, but I love kids, especially Jasmine. She’s brought so much happiness to our lives.” The confetti-themed bash in Rangiora, Canterbury, complete with hula hoops, a star-shaped piñata and bubble machine, was masterminded by Jasmine’s devoted mum Nasrin “Big Nas” White, 29. “I did all the…

Locking lips with Justin Bieber and hanging off his arm, Sofia Richie has become the new teen queen – and that’s just the way she likes it. But friends have warned the singer he’ll be “Sorry” if their romance continues, because she’s in it for all the wrong reasons! Describing Nicole Richie’s little sister as a “fame-hungry publicity seeker”, an insider tells Woman’s Day, “Sofia is desperately trying to heighten her career as a model and we’re convinced she’s using Justin to boost her profile.” And the aspiring fashion maven – who turns 18 this week – is already adding to the chaos in her 22-year-old boyfriend’s life. The insider adds, “She’s been stirring up drama, not only between Justin’s friends but between his family too. They’re all desperately urging…

They say nice guys finish last, but it looks like someone forgot to pass that memo on to lovable Kiwi larrikins Sam Cable and Emmett Vallender, the newly crowned champions of The Block NZ: Girls vs Boys. “Sometimes those nice guys finish first by a country mile,” says Sam. His Purple Team partner Emmett nods, “By 480,000 miles, to be precise!” Not only did the funnymen from Wellington, both 29, take out the top spot on the hit TV3 reality show, but they also broke the record for the highest profit ever made in The Block NZ’s history. The Auckland do-up – which Sam and Emmett spent 11 weeks renovating – went under the hammer for a whopping $1.61 million, making the boys $380,000 in profit and earning them another…

She’s become known for her self-deprecating sense of humour, but behind the laughs, Amy Schumer has been hiding a dark past of sexual abuse, violent relationships and shocking family betrayal. In her explosive new autobiography, The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, the 35-year-old comedienne reveals that upon re-reading her teenage diary, she realised her first time having sex was non-consensual. Amy was just 17 and a virgin when she alleges her long-term boyfriend initiated sex with her while she was still half-asleep, “without asking first, without kissing me, without so much as looking me in the eyes or confirming I was awake”. When he apologised the next day, a bewildered Amy writes that she found herself comforting him. “I was confused as to why he would have done this…

When Kiwi actor Ido Drent’s wife Mandy found out she was pregnant with their son Bastion back in 2014, she created the most romantic setting to share the happy news – penning a romantic letter to Ido telling him that God had “knitted” them a baby. But this time, mother’s intuition kicked in early and Mandy couldn’t help but spill her suspicion to Ido straight away. After a series of negative pregnancy tests, Ido admits he wasn’t quite so convinced. Mandy, though, rushed out and bought a double buggy! “I had no doubt whatsoever,” she smiles. “We ended up doing about 20 pregnancy tests before it finally came back positive, but I always knew it would. I just had the strongest feeling I was pregnant – it was quite incredible.…

Toddler Hine-Titama Standen Boynton-Rameka tosses her curls and giggles mischievously. The gorgeous wee girl with the striking green eyes is the centre of attention, playing peekaboo under a chair at her grandparents’ house. Yet despite being surrounded by the love of her extended whanau, Hine-Titama pines for her parents and cries for them at night. “Mum gone. Dad gone,” she says matter-of-factly. Tragically, Hine-Titama – also known as “Pop” – was orphaned before her second birthday. Her mum Stacey Gent died in July from a rare form of cancer. Stacey’s partner Tawhiri Boynton-Rameka had supported her through a brave two-and-a-half-year battle for life, juggling school exams and sporting commitments to be by her side. A top league player with a development contract with Sydney NRL club Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Tawhiri doted…

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Does your bloke feel bad that he’s never trained for a triathlon? Ashamed about that string of lapsed gym memberships? It might be time for a zero-calorie conscience about achieving the ripped abs he sees plastered all over Instagram. For starters, he could end up outliving his fitness junkie friends. According to a recent US study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, getting fit for life could be as simple as scheduling three jogs into each week. The 12-year project tracked more than 1000 healthy individuals and found that jogging for 60 minutes to two-and-a-half hours a week, divided into three short runs, was more effective than lengthy, punishing sessions more suited to someone training for a marathon. According to the lead author, “People overestimate how…

Chicken Meatball Korma Bake SERVES 4 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 40 MINUTES 750g kumara, scrubbed, quartered lengthways 2 red onions, 1 sliced, 1 chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 500g chicken mince ½ cup dried breadcrumbs 1 egg, whisked ½ bunch coriander, leaves and stalks separated 420g jar korma simmer sauce 1 bunch broccolini, chopped ¼ cup mango chutney naan bread or papadums to serve 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line a large roasting pan with baking paper. 2. In a large bowl, toss kumara and sliced onion in half the oil. Arrange on tray and season. Roast for 20 minutes. 3. In a food processor, combine chopped onion, mince, breadcrumbs, egg and 2 tablespoons chopped coriander stalks. Process until well combined and season. 4. Remove tray from oven. Scoop…

Anyone who suffers from fear of missing out (FOMO) knows what a terrible affliction it is. Things that you never wanted to go to with people that you don’t particularly like can take on the allure of hot Vogel’s toast with butter and Vegemite once you’re not invited to them. Suddenly all you can think of is how the grass on your side of the fence is brown, crunchy and full of dust. Poor you. Nobody loves you. I suffer from FOMO every Father’s Day and have done for about 27 years since my own departed this mortal coil. To be honest, I was never that fastidious an observer when I had good reason. My father didn’t want presents, just his children to be nice to him, but we preferred…

There is a certain type of man who meets a woman and is OK that’s she’s part of a package deal. That woman is a mama with babies, who worries she may be left to bring ’em all up on her own. So she gets on with life and she works hard, fairly sure that being such a package is going to make her less than the “catch of the century” if she ever has the will or inclination to dive back in the dating pool. Every now and then, a man comes along and he’s a good man who loves that woman so much that he says, “You’re a beautiful, perfect package deal. I love you and the kids are great.” This man is a superhero, who sees you…

When a bunch of funnywomen get together for a movie about bad-ass mums, you know you’re in for more than a few laughs! In Bad Moms, A-listers and real-life mums Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn play a trio of stressed-out mothers who ditch their everyday lives for some overdue fun. On the way, they clash with the school-gate queen bee, played by Christina Applegate. We get the straight-talking stars to spill their secrets on motherhood. What was it like working with an all-female cast? Kristen: You’re given these stereotypes that women can’t work together because there will be a catfight, but you realise that’s baloney! We were a bunch of cool women making a story about motherhood. I walked away with some great friends. Christina: I’m proud to…

MONDAY NEW SEASON AMERICAN DAD! If you like smart animated comedies such as Family Guy, you’re sure to love its sister show American Dad!. The Smith family is a guaranteed barrel of laughs – there’s Stan, a CIA agent, his devoted wife Francine, and their children Hayley and Steve. And who could forget German-speaking fish Klaus and sassy alien Roger? MONDAY NEW SERIES THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND Follow luxury-loving ladies Anne Batley Burton, Michelle Blanchard, Julia Sloane, Louise Wallace, Gilda Kirkpatrick and Angela Stone as they navigate the Auckland social scene. The series debut kicks off on two channels tonight with the second episode on Tuesday on Bravo, its new home going forward. TUESDAY NEW SERIES SHORT & WIDE Three former athletes are joining forces to deliver some of…

KRIS & KYLIE JENNER Spot the difference Can you find the sixth difference between these two pictures of the famous mum and daughter at an anti-bullying fundraiser in Los Angeles? Write your answer on the entry form on page 98. August 8 solution: Background logo disappears. Winner: L. Adams, Hamilton. Who am I? I was born in India in 1946. Dad was a major in the British army and I enjoyed a privileged childhood. After being turned down for drama school, I started modelling and by the late ’60s, I was one of the top models in swinging London. In 1967, I had a son, James, with my partner, a top photographer, but we didn’t marry and in 1969, I got my acting break, starring as a Bond girl in…

Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 You’ve got energy to burn, so why not tackle a few jobs around the house? Throwing yourself into a fundraising project or a working bee could also be worthwhile socially and financially. The tide is turning moneywise, but don’t dive in before you’ve tested the water carefully. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Lucky stars are lighting up your central arena, so things could get exciting. As spring approaches, a long-held dream may be within reach or a generous offer might take you by surprise. Spend time with people you love and trust this weekend – their words of wisdom will ring true. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Slow down and reflect on where you’re at because when Jupiter arrives on September 10,…

On a break from filming Thor: Ragnarok on the sunny Gold Coast, Karl Urban appears to be taking a load off … but putting on a lot of clothes in chilly Auckland! Back home for some well-deserved downtime, Karl, 44, rugged up for an outing to his local Herne Bay café with his partner Katee Sackhoff and Indiana, his 11-year-old son from a previous marriage. Under all his winter woollies, Karl – who is also dad to Hunter, 15 – insists his physique is in tip-top shape. Dishing on his strict “bulking” schedule in preparation to play Surge, he says, “There have been a few hours at the gym lifting heavy things. The irony is that you won’t actually see my body in this movie under the costume that I…

It’s surely been the worst-kept secret in New Zealand, but it’s finally been confirmed that Hilary Barry and Jack Tame are set to take ownership of the Breakfast sofa next month – and TVNZ insiders say they’re itching to get on it! In a world where the most common presenting combination by far is an older man paired with a younger woman, Hilary, 46, and Jack, 29, will break the mould when they take over the reins from Nadine Chalmers-Ross and Rawdon Christie on September 19. Back in April, when Hilary announced her resignation as co-anchor of Newshub Live at 6pm, rumours began swirling that the much-loved newsreader had been made an offer by arch-rivals TVNZ. Amid tears, the married mum-of-two signed off after 23 years with TV3 with the…