Innholdsfortegnelse for September 11, 2017 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Joining her husband and brother-in-law on a tour of Princess Diana’s remembrance garden at Kensington Palace, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, looked stunning in a bright green floral dress. As she supported Princes William and Harry on their poignant visit, onlookers couldn’t help but notice the duchess’ unmistakable glow – which even the rain clouds couldn’t dull. Now, Woman’s Day has had confirmation that the secret behind Kate’s radiance is that she is expecting baby number three! “She and William are absolutely thrilled,” tells our source. “They’ve only told a select few so far, but it’s becoming increasingly obvious given her absence from public duty recently.” Kate’s outing came after a previously unexplained five-week absence from the public eye, and a fortnight since we revealed she was rushed to King Edward…

MUM’S THE WORD EVA’S BABY SECRET To celebrate their first wedding anniversary, Eva Longoria has surprised her hubby not with paper, but a pregnancy! Our insiders believe the Desperate Housewives star and Mexican media mogul José “Pepe” Bastón are expecting their first child after the actress underwent IVF treatment at the age of 42. “They’ve been trying to get pregnant ever since they got married,” reveals a source, who says Eva’s had plenty of parenting practice with José’s kids, Natalia, 22, and 14-year-old triplets Mariana, Sebastian and José. “They didn’t want to put too much pressure on themselves – they just trusted pregnancy would happen in its own time.” After two failed marriages, Eva – who divorced Tyler Christopher in 2004 and Tony Parker in 2011 – wondered if motherhood…

She has dedicated 15 years to the sport she loves, so when Black Ferns captain Fiao’o Fa’amausili made the big decision to hang up her boots once and for all, she was determined to leave on a high. And what a high it was as she led her team to victory at the Rugby World Cup in Ireland earlier this month. “I’m still buzzing now,” she grins as we catch up just days after arriving home from the girls’ amazing win. “It was such a great way to finish up!” The celebrated hooker has barely had a minute to think, let alone touch up her nail polish for our glam photo shoot. Heels and gowns are not usual attire for this inspirational star, who by day is a hardworking policewoman.…

Gooey Baked Camembert with Plum & Beetroot Chutney SERVES 4-5 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 20 MINUTES Baked camembert (or brie) is the easiest thing to do – you pretty much just slice off the top and bung it in the oven, and it produces a gloriously gooey, melty centrepiece for the table with some toasted bread and chutney. You can use a good shop-bought chutney, but here’s a lovely fruity plum and beetroot one. Great as a shared appetizer or after dinner instead of a cheeseboard. PLUM, BEETROOT & RED ONION CHUTNEY 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion, finely diced 1 medium beetroot, peeled, finely diced ¼ cup dried currants (optional) ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3½ tablespoons sugar 1 cup diced red-fleshed plums, (use a dark red-fleshed plum,…

Healthy kids! Making sure your little ones get the nutrition they need to stay fit and healthy can be a challenge. Go Healthy’s Go Kids Vita-C are chewable teddy bear-shaped tablets that will tempt even the fussiest child. The teeth-friendly, low-acid vitamins come in two pleasing flavours – Blackcurrant and Orange, rrp $9.90 for 60. Available from health shops and pharmacies nationwide. Power up! Protein plays a wide range of important roles, so it’s important our bodies can access it easily. Plus, consuming protein regularly through the day can prevent our systems breaking down muscle to provide it. An easy way to get yours is to top up with Anchor’s new Protein+ range. With a lite milk, yoghurt and smoothie booster to choose from, getting that little bit extra will…

Coconut isn’t going anywhere. The intensely hydrating nourishing drupe is being used in a range of different beauty products, leaving skin softer, smoother and scented like a tropical island getaway. It’s the perfect pick-me-up for your skin now that spring is here! Get a hint of gold on those pasty pins with Le Tan Gradual Tanning Lotion, $14.99, which is formulated with gently nourishing coconut water. Dry, damaged locks will love the rich, hydrating coconut-packed treats in Lee Stafford CoCo LoCo Shampoo & Conditioners, $14.99 each. The Body Shop Piñita Colada Exfoliating Cream Body Scrub, $42, gently exfoliates while giving skin a heavenly scent. Treat chapped lips quick-smart with handbag staple Nivea Lip Butter Coconut, $4.99. Plump, shiny lips are yours with Elizabeth Arden Sheer Kiss Lip Oil in Nude…

When my husband and I were on holiday recently, we sat down to a beautifully set breakfast table, overlooking crystal blue waters, towering palm trees and gorgeous golden sands. Yet as we looked around, we saw other couples and families all completely absorbed, not in one another or the view but in the devices in their hands. We both agreed we didn’t want to end up like that. But like everyone, we sometimes find that bad habits can creep in when it comes to phone use. Technology has done amazing things and enabled many advances in healthcare, business, education and connecting with absent loved ones But becoming a slave to our phones, laptops and iPads can have a negative impact on our relationships, inhibiting our ability to develop human connections.…

Your letters Fits the Bill! Thanks for your cover story “Bill’s secret weapon: There’s something about Mary!” (WD, September 4). I truly enjoyed reading the Prime Minister’s story with his family, as I can relate to some instances and have to chuckle about changing a cloth nappy in the dark using a safety pin. Raising six children isn’t easy, but Bill and Mary are such a good team. I love that, for them, family comes first. • Concesa, Christchurch Love boat Titanic is a film that I’ve watched several times and it’s a real tear-jerker! But after reading your article about Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s sizzling holiday, I shall never feel depressed about this great movie ever again (WD, September 4)! It’s obvious that their love didn’t sink with…

My daughter had another one of her “best days ever!” the other week. When your child is a perpetual joy-germ, who radiates sunshine and happiness all the time (I know, I know, she’s not a teenager yet), it’s hard to keep up with how great her life is. But she keeps reminding us. “I’m loving my childhood,” she announced the other day in the car. I almost drove off the road. Who says that stuff? She does. “How come?” I queried. “Like, what in particular are you loving?” “I’m lucky”, she replied, “that I don’t live in Syria.” Someone’s been watching too much of the six-o’clock news, I fear! “Well, that’s right,” I applauded. “It’s good to be aware and grateful of how fortunate we are to live in a…

In September last year, Kiwi actor Matt Whelan had to listen to what felt like everyone in the world rave about season two of the hit Netflix crime series Narcos. While his friends gushed about the gritty show that documents the fight against the Colombian cocaine trade in the ’80s, Matt had a big secret he was hiding. The Go Girls star had just got the new role of Agent Daniel Van Ness. “I was so happy and it was so surreal – I couldn’t believe that I had gotten a role on such an incredible show,” recalls Matt as he sits down with Woman’s Day on a brief visit home. “I remember getting the call from my agent and she was so thrilled for me, but I wasn’t able…

ROSE QUARTZ To channel unconditional love, Kate’s mum Goldie Hawn bought her girl a bowl filled with heart-shaped pieces. AMETHYST Guided by her reiki healer, the Pretty Little Liarsstar puts amethysts in her home for good energy. BLACK TOURMALINE The model carries this inky talisman everywhere she goes for protection. SELENITE The reality star’s crystal healer, Katie Manzella, says this gypsum helps you to achieve your very best in life. CLEAR QUARTZ The beauty sleeps with her crystal, which she uses to “transform negative energy into positive energy”. Golden moments Westgold butter, from the West Coast, hit shelves just over a year ago and has sold more than a million blocks. We have a prize pack, worth $500, with Boh Runga 9ct Gold Feather Kisses Studs, five Westgold vouchers, a…

The hush-hush duo have been romancing behind closed doors for four years since Katie’s 2012 divorce from Tom Cruise. Now they’re set to come out of the shadows with a star-studded wedding in New York City in December. “It’s all been decided,” an insider close to the couple tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “Their plan is to tie the knot on December 22 – the Friday before Christmas – at a friend’s home close to Central Park. “Jamie has been very old-school about it and went to Ohio to ask Katie’s dad Martin for permission. He said yes of course. Katie’s family think the world of Jamie. They can see how he’s been a rock in her life. They have no doubt that he’ll be a devoted husband and father.” As…

‘ I can do a blow-dry, put in rollers and wax somebody’s legs ’ When Woman’s Day meets Penélope Cruz in the garden of the very chic Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera, the actress looks every inch the glamorous Hollywood icon. The sexy Spaniard’s dress hugs her petite yet curvaceous figure and, as you’d expect from a former ballerina, her posture is perfect. Only the tiny lines around her eyes as she smiles give away her age – 43. In the age of social media, where a quick Instagram scroll can tell you where Gwyneth Paltrow is holidaying or how the Beckhams are celebrating their daughter’s birthday, Penélope is a different type of celebrity – one who likes to keep her private life private. When she started dating…

A drag queen, artist, musician and activist, Mika Haka has now added politician to his overcrowded CV, standing as a candidate for The Opportunities Party in this month’s election. It may seem an unlikely move, but the outrageous entertainer, 55, insists a run for the Beehive is the natural next step. “Politics is the same as showbiz – everything’s fabricated,” he jokes, strutting around in his Issey Miyake heels. “If I look nice enough on the billboard, people will vote for me or buy tickets to my show!” More seriously, though, Mika says this change of direction has been a long time coming. “You can only be fabulous for so long! One day, you wake up and realise you want to make a change.” Mika’s moment came 17 years ago,…

Chicken Enchilada Bake SERVES 4 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOKING 30 MINUTES 2 tablespoons olive oil 500g chicken mince 1 red onion, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon chilli powder 8 small white corn tortillas 300g chunky tomato salsa ½ cup grated tasty cheese pumpkin seeds, salad leaves, guacamole (see tip) to serve 1. Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Lightly grease a large, shallow baking dish. 2. In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Cook mince for 4-5 minutes until evenly browned and cooked through. Add onion and spices, then cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring. Season. 3. Spread mince mixture lengthways down each tortilla. Roll up to enclose filling. Arrange seam-side down in dish. Spoon salsa over, then sprinkle with…

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When Aussie performer Jessica Ward travels overseas and writes “acrobat” as her occupation on passenger information cards, she routinely gets asked if she works for Cirque du Soleil. After beginning her dance and acrobatic training as a preschooler, and working as a performer for a decade, Jessica can finally answer, “Yes.” She’s currently in New Zealand for her debut production with Cirque du Soleil, Toruk – The First Flight. We spoke to the talented shape-shifter ahead of the highly-anticipated shows in Christchurch and Auckland this month. What sort of food do you eat to fuel your body when you’re performing? We travel with a catering team and I am an “eat everything in moderation” kind of girl. I’ve tried a couple of times to be sugar-free and go super low-carb,…

With a population of around 400 and few of the usual holiday bells and whistles, the Cook island of Atiu is the perfect place for tourists looking for a real, raw experience. 1 How to get there Air Rarotonga operates “puddle jumper” planes from Rarotonga to the outer islands, but the schedule is more “flexible” than with most other airlines. Our direct flight from Aitutaki to Atiu was cancelled, so we flew back to Rarotonga in the morning and on to Atiu in the afternoon. The silver lining was that we had lunch and paid $10 to use the pool at Nautilus Resort in Muri Beach between flights – and had a massage at Temanava Spa down the road. In short, it helps to be flexible yourself and who wouldn’t…

Q We have a large group of friends who we often like to go out for dinner with. Usually we split the bill evenly, but a friend’s new partner has taken to ordering super-expensive bottles of wine, which he drinks most of, and it has made our bills considerably more expensive! How do we get around this unwelcome new cost? • Perturbed, Auckland A Oh, what a cad! This one is easy. The most assertive one in your group announces that the food bill will be divided evenly and drinks separately! Just be confident and friendly at the same time. No need to be passive or aggressive, just be real. This new guy sounds like an idiot... or is he just thoughtless? Either way, you don’t need to pay for…

Stephen King’s nailbiting horror story It is hitting the big screen this week. To celebrate its release, Woman’s Day is looking back at the best horror flicks throughout the decades. 1931 FRANKENSTEIN Based on the classic novel about a scientist who digs up corpses to build a new man, this film has spawned multiple sequels. 1945 THE BODY SNATCHER A talented surgeon steals corpses to conduct experiments. But testing on dead bodies is strictly illegal and is bound to end badly. 1954 GODZILLA This Japanese monster movie was the first instalment of the franchise. Two years later, it was re-edited and Americanised for international release. 1960 PSYCHO Director Alfred Hitchcock’s classic slasher flick – and its scary shower scene – left a generation of moviegoers afraid to bathe. 1973 THE…

Talented twins Brooke and Starce Oneill made a name for themselves as dancers for Kiwi choreography queen Parris Goebel. Now they’re adding singing to their CV and sharing their journey in new reality show Sisters. When did you first become interested in dancing? Starce: We were seven. After seeing some friends from school dance on stage at a festival, I told Mum she had to take me to a dance class. Brooke came along because she wanted to follow me! Brooke: Yeah, I was like, “Don’t leave me behind – I want to come!” Starce: We went and fell in love with it, and didn’t stop dancing from that point. When did you decide to expand into music? Brooke: Our friends Stan Walker and Vince Harder brought up the idea.…

KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES Available on Neon Rating: Isla Fisher and Gal Gadot star in this 2016 comedy about a suburban couple who get caught up in an espionage operation. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Seasons one to four on Netflix  Rating: Follow the Bluth family’s hilariously off-kilter lives in this cult comedy – it’s an easy watch you can flick on any time of the week for some quirky entertainment. THE NOTEBOOK Friday on Netflix Rating: No matter how many times we see this film, it always leaves us in tears! Join Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling for the rom-com classic. THE MINDY PROJECT Seasons one to five on Lightbox  Rating: With the final-ever season hitting our shores later this month, catch up on the past few years in an epic…

Virgo AUG 24 - SEP 23 Your chart’s beginning to sparkle! An indulgent fortnight is on the cards and is just what you need after all the recent uncertainty. Conversations could prompt a big decision, but with energetic Mars bursting into your sign, it’s time to follow your heart and take a few risks. Libra SEP 24 - OCT 23 Ready to get digging? Someone’s behaviour might demand a few answers or a mystery medical matter could awaken your inner sleuth. Satisfy your desire for order with a spring clean, then consider culling some excess people as well. As your intuitive powers surge, you’ll see exactly what’s going on. Scorpio OCT 24 - NOV 22 Many hands make light work, so if you’re feeling snowed under, call in some help.…

There must be something in the water this week – our magazine is bursting with baby joy! Those who know me will confirm that I go absolutely gaga over babies – those chubby cheeks, their tiny little toes ... Unsurprisingly, my favourite stories are always the ones where I get to snuggle delicious wee newborns – I reckon I’ve probably met more than 60 celebrity bubbas over the past few years. It’s quite a privilege being invited into the homes of proud new parents. I’m so thrilled for our rugby league star Benji Marshall and his lovely wife Zoe, who’ve had a tough few years trying to become parents (page 14). And how exciting that Kate and Wills are said to be expecting a third little bundle (page 8)! It…

Madly in love and happily married with stellar careers, on the surface Benji and Zoe Marshall appeared to have a dream life. But in the four years since they shared their wedding with Woman’s Day, there is one thing that has devastatingly eluded them – parenthood. Media star Zoe blames her long battle with severe stage four endometriosis for their struggle to fall pregnant and she admits that in her lowest moments, she feared she would never have a child. “We always knew we wanted a baby, so living with that uncertainty was tough. It was always in the back of my mind,” she says. So in January, after years of trying to conceive naturally, Zoe turned to renowned Chinese medical practitioner Dr Shuquan Liu, PhD for help. She embarked…

‘ It’s a reflection of where I am in my life … Family is everything ’ While she was growing up, Nadia Lim’s dad Ken always insisted that the family eat their meals together. Being around the table with his loved ones was vitally important to the Malaysian-born civil engineer, and even when the Kiwi food star had moved out, each Sunday she and her siblings would be expected back at the family home in Auckland to catch up over dinner. “Even when we were all busy with our lives, we would still come together to catch up and reconnect. I’m so grateful that he instilled that in us,” she tells. Sadly, Ken passed away in August 2014 after a battle with cancer. Determined to keep his memory alive, the…

It’s not easy being green. Just ask Marama Davidson, who is now the highest-ranked female MP in the Green Party following the shock resignation of longtime co-leader Metiria Turei. In the aftermath of Metiria’s admission to historic benefit and electoral fraud, and with Labour resurging under popular new leader Jacinda Ardern, the Greens have slumped below the crucial five percent mark in a recent poll. “I’m absolutely gutted,” confesses Marama. “It’s a real loss and we’ve taken a beating, but we’re still 100% behind Metiria and her bravery in getting a real conversation about poverty started. She wasn’t just another politician – for me, she was a personal mentor as a Maori woman in politics.” It’s especially devastating for Marama, 43, because Metiria, 47, is not only a close friend,…

As New Zealand’s best-known male stripper, with 15 years experience in a niche industry, Dion Murphy has seen many things he can’t “unsee”. The handsome “early 40-something”, who owns and manages the country’s only male strip club, Men of Steel, squirms as he recalls some of the colourful characters he’s encountered over the years. “When I was just starting out, there was this lady who would come in and book one of us for a private dance. She’d say, ‘Take off your clothes,’ then hand you a scarecrow mask and we’d dance for her. It was pretty weird, but that’s what she was into.” Then there was the “goth-looking woman” who propositioned Dion during a private dance. “She gave me her business card that said ‘dominatrix’,” recalls Dion. “She said…

REINVENT YOUR WARDROBE Try buying some of your clothing pre-loved, have second-hand clothing redesigned or altered and organise a clothes swap. If you can’t bear to give up your labels, choose timeless pieces that you’ll wear five years from now. You’ll stop wasting your hard-earned cash too! PLAN AHEAD Kiwi households throw out the equivalent of three full fridges of wasted food a year! To help reduce waste, start planning your weekly meals and checking the pantry before you head to the supermarket. You’ll save on your grocery bill at the same time! BAN THE BAG Plastic shopping bags are known for their devastating impact on wildlife and the environment, so keep a bunch of reusable bags in your car, your handbag and at work so they are handy when…

The Ginger has been out of action due to medical reasons this week and it has nearly been the end of me. It wasn’t that I was worried about his health. He didn’t have anything life-threatening. And for once I actually managed to scrape up some sympathy, but I was horrified at how quickly this already shallow pool turned to dust. Because he was truly bedridden, all the domestic duties fell to me. And because I never do them, I’d forgotten how much I really, really hate domestic duties. I didn’t mind making breakfast and coffee, but by the time lunch rolled around approximately 10 minutes later, I was over it. Then there was laundry, dinner, shopping, cleaning, tidying and everything else that needs dealing with in your average household.…

There is something up with my hair growth cycle. My locks grow several centimetres a month. It always has – it’s a genetic thing and seems like a great gift from the furry gods. But when you start going grey in your 20s, you realise that while your hair grows rapidly, you’re needing a root touch-up every eight days. Yes, eight days. Last week, my daughter had her overdue baby in the most dramatic and horrifying way ever. I’ve never been so terrified. So much so that after waving her off to theatre in a flurry of “You’ll be fine!” and, “I promise everything will be fabulous!”, I collapsed into the arms of a fabulous midwife called Annette. She was – and excuse the ’90s reference – The Bomb. All…

Never mind the house renovation, The Block NZ’s dad Nate Ross downed tools for a quick-fire chat with Woman’s Day. What’s your number-one piece of advice for people renovating? Try to complete the task you’re working on before starting another. What’s one thing you couldn’t survive without on The Block? Home baking. How did you make your first dollar? A paper run. What is your most treasured childhood toy? My BMX bike. What’s your favourite smell? Lamb roast and cedar. What is one thing you’re exceptionally bad at? Dancing. If you had to choose another partner to be with on The Block, who would it be? I wouldn’t do it with anyone else but Andy.…

EVENT TITANIC AT THE CIVIC Relive the magic of this epic film with a live score performed by the Auckland Philaharmonic Orchestra at the Civic. Tickets for the two January screenings are on sale now. DVD ROGUE ONE To win one of five DVD copies, email your name and address with the subject line “Competition: Rogue” to wdaynz@bauermedia.co.nz by September 15. One entry per person. MUSIC TAYLOR SWIFT After wiping her social media to post creepy snake photos, Taylor has announced her first album in two years, due in November. New single “Look What You Made Me Do” is out now. APP GREAT RIDES This nifty app maps out 22 great NZ cycle trails. Track your progress, view photos and info, and share stats. BOOK THE BREAK BY MARIAN KEYES…

Burden of grief Q My son committed suicide 16 years ago. Could you tell me if he’s happy where he is now and why he did it? • Broken-hearted, via email A Your beautiful son is here with me now. He comes through with so much love and appreciation for you. He says he’s sorry for leaving you the way he did. I feel he will visit you in dreams and also send you butterflies as a sign when he visits. Your son tells me he’s happy where he is and has met up with an old friend who used to play guitar. He says you have happier days ahead. A little more help Q The last time I asked you for answers, things turned out exactly the way you…