Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1805 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

‘At some point, you have to do something for yourself that stimulates you’ The year has only just begun and already there have been big changes for our Woman’s Day columnist Kate Hawkesby and her husband Mike Hosking. For a start, they’ve both fallen madly in love. In fact, their whole household is besotted with the new addition to the family – a tiny Maltese puppy called Lulu. The adorable fluffball was a surprise gift for daughter Marley’s 11th birthday, but Kate admits her arrival was also quite a surprise to Mike, who had been firm about not getting another dog. “Marley has wanted a puppy forever, but Mike was very against it,” tells Kate. “So I just quietly, without telling him, put us on a waiting list with a…

‘I had this sudden feeling of excitement but mixed with terror’ When Hayley Holt landed the country’s most coveted TV gig as the new host of TVNZ 1’s Breakfast, replacing veteran Hilary Barry, it was undoubtedly a moment to be celebrated. For many, a bottle of champagne would be iced, but for Hayley, she opted for three consecutive sessions at Alcoholics Anonymous. “I was initially quite calm after hearing I’d got the job, but then about three days later, I was just sitting there and I had this sudden feeling of excitement, but it was mixed with terror,” she confesses. “So I went to AA three times that week, just going to keep myself very sane.” It’s been three years and three months of sobriety for Hayley, 37, who quit…

‘I’m still married, we have been for 48 years ... He’s moved back in with me’ It was the news Reese Witherspoon never thought she’d hear – after her parents’ split in 1996, amid accusations of infidelity, alcohol abuse and wild spending by her father, Dr John and Betty Witherspoon have put their differences aside and reunited. Even sweeter for Reese, not only is their near-50-year marriage back on track, but it also ends the bigamy scandal that erupted when John tied the knot with another woman in 2012, despite still being legally married to Betty! The Big Little Lies star’s parents have exclusively revealed to Woman’s Day they are happily living back in the family home after more than two decades spent apart. Outside St George’s Episcopal Church in…

‘A lot of people thought I’d have an agenda to try to somehow turn the world gay’ She’s a beloved screen icon and a trailblazer for gay rights who’s worked in almost every element of the entertainment industry over her many years in showbiz. But there’s one thing that Ellen DeGeneres can’t quite get her head around. “I can’t believe I’m turning 60,” smiles the talk-show host, who will celebrate her landmark birthday on January 26. “That number doesn’t even compute. I’m so immature, I’m like a child.” She’s joking, of course. But it’s Ellen’s youthful enthusiasm that has charmed audiences, making her the reigning queen of day-time TV and earning her not just legions of fans around the world, but an estimated fortune of $120 million too. Yet as…

Surrounded by a fine evening mist, holding hands on a pier overlooking the rippling Waitemata Harbour, newlyweds Alexandra and Tony Russell were enjoying a romantic moment after their Auckland ceremony. The bride’s Audrey Hepburn-inspired gown fit perfectly with the elegant white décor of the wharf venue. However, she and the groom, both 27, were meant to be somewhere else entirely. Their wedding was supposed to have been held at the Redwood Treehouse, a pod-shaped structure 10 metres off the ground in a forest north of Auckland, but just two hours before the ceremony, they were told it couldn’t go ahead due to the monster storm battering the North Island. “The wind and rain were literally sideways, so there was no way we could do the ceremony we’d planned,” recalls teacher…

This time last year, Krisy Erin Morrison was “slaving her ass off” in the orchards of Te Puke. Fast-forward 12 months and the 21-year old rapper from Rotorua has just played a triumphant set at the East Coast Vibes festival in Gisborne. In the crowd danced hundreds of her loyal fans, named Krihpers (pronounced Creepers) after her nickname “Krih”. To date, Krisy has 59,000 Facebook fans and 14,000 Instagram followers. “I came up with the name Krihpers at the beginning of last year as a way of uniting my fans,” she explains. “Now I get messages saying, ‘I saw someone wearing one of your Krihper T-shirts and said hi.’ I love that they are connecting. “My fans range from 13-year-olds to 50-something mummies with tummies. I’m big on self-love and…

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An ongoing mumps epidemic has affected more than 1090 people so far, mostly in Auckland, since an outbreak last year. Almost all have been aged 10 to 29, since this age bracket has lower than average immunisation rates. Dr Janine Bycroft, from healthnavigator.org.nz, tells what you need to know about mumps, and how to protect yourself and others. 1 MUMPS IS PREVENTABLE All children in Aotearoa should receive vaccinations against mumps as part of the National Immunisation Schedule, once at 15 months and again at four years of age, given as the MMR vaccine. However, a number of people aged between 10 and 29 have not had two doses of the MMR vaccine and are at risk of catching mumps. Having only one dose does not offer adequate…

Q I have never been a very sexually confident person and am not sure if I’m actually orgasming or not. I feel some kind of pleasure but how do I know if it’s “that” feeling, so to speak? • Shy, Auckland A This is a difficult question to answer because it’s different for everybody. But your query brings to mind a truism that there’s always the possibility for everybody to enhance the quality and intensity of their sex life, based on the time and energy they put into it. Pleasure is something that’s important to some and not to others. If this is something you want to see changed, there are things you could try that I’m confident would give you a more unequivocal sense of orgasm. The muscles in…

Starting the new school year is daunting enough before you even get to the new-school part. All that uniform purchasing, new bags, new books, new rules and new timetables to understand. And that’s just the parents’ side of things! This year, my daughter is taking the giant leap from primary to intermediate school. I know what you’re thinking: “How is this possible? She was only born yesterday!” Those years just romped on by while I was busy being the tooth fairy. And here we are, finished as the big fish in the little pond, about to leap as littlest fish into an ocean of sharks. Well, they might not be sharks, but on orientation day, I felt like I was staring at a tank of sharks. My husband had to…

She was one of the standout characters in Downton Abbey, playing lady’s maid Anna Bates, whose assault by a visiting valet shocked viewers. Now Joanne Froggatt returns in a contemporary six-part drama, where her character is once again the victim of sexual abuse. Or is she? That is the question in the gripping series Liar, penned by the writing team behind the hit show The Missing. We catch up with the 37-year-old on set in England as she sits under a dark, brooding sky to chat about her new role. What attracted you to Liar? I accepted the role after having read only the first two episodes, which I haven’t done for a while. The scripts were real page-turners and I was very much into the psychological drama of it…

Coming off the back of her Golden Globe win for Best Supporting Actress in I, Tonya, Allison Janney, who plays the mother of infamous figure skater Tonya Harding, chats to Woman’s Day about her icy new role. What was it like playing LaVona Golden? Unfortunately, I didn’t ever get to meet her. Writer-producer Steven Rogers tried to find her but couldn’t. Tonya didn’t know where she was, if she was alive or dead, nor did she care, which told me a lot about that relationship and the trauma that still remains. So this is the awful, cruel version that Tonya tells about LaVona. I also had some footage of her. I’d thought Steven had just invented this idea of her wearing a fur coat and having a bird on her…

1 THE BIG BANG THEORY TUESDAY, 5.30PM, TVNZ 2 You can always count on this hilarious gang to put a smile on your dial! Tune in for a double episode from 2013’s season seven, where Howard invites Sheldon to Houston in an attempt to bond. It’s an oldie but a goodie, plus this show is too much fun not to watch more than once! 2 THE MEDALLION SATURDAY, 7PM, TVNZ 2 Get your Saturday night action with Jackie Chan in this crime flick. The beloved actor and martial artist takes on the role of a Hong Kong detective who suffers an accident involving a mysterious medallion, which sees him transformed into an immortal warrior with incredible powers. 3 LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET: THE 2018 SCREEN…

Your letters Girl power Thank you for your coverage of the Golden Globes’ Hollywood blackout (WD, January 22). How is it possible that Marilyn Monroe complained of a lack of control in her career and still not much has changed? How is it that women still face such blatant sexual harassment? Oprah Winfrey is quite correct – today’s ladies need to aim for the big jobs themselves to stop this once and for all. • Jann-Marie, Auckland Blast from the past Thank you so much for the celebrity flashback on Little House on the Prairie (WD, January 8). This was my favourite TV show back in the day and I was fascinated to see those present-day photos and read about what the stars have been up to. I’m really looking…

Ellen DeGeneres has no qualms pinching the spotlight from pals (clockwise from left) Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Niall Horan. By the books Huxbox is a fantastic way to grow your children’s library! A book subscription service founded by a busy Kiwi mum, you receive boxes full of books every month, from just $16 per month. We have three six-month subscriptions to give away, worth $235 each. To enter, visit womansday .co.nz and click on the “Win” tab with the code HX05 or send your name, address and phone number to: Woman’s Day/Huxbox, Response Bag 500235, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142 by February 2. Subscribe! SECURELY ONLINE MAGSHOP.CO.NZ/WOMANS-DAY-NZ PHONE 0800 MAGSHOP (0800 624 746) Contact us! online at…

It was a traditional fairytale backdrop to their modern royal relationship as Prince Harry and his bride-to-be Meghan Markle were greeted by thousands of well-wishers outside the idyllic Cardiff Castle in Wales. Arriving an hour late for their second official engagement together this year, the couple immediately apologised to fans, who had been waiting in the biting cold since 6am, explaining they’d faced train delays from London. But it didn’t dampen the electric atmosphere at the castle as “Meghan mania” took hold, with hordes of screaming fans waving Welsh flags and holding up banners – one young girl writing, “My name is Meg too”, which captured the attention of the former Suits star. As the smitten pair steered through the crowd, talking, hugging and even high-fiving, Harry was often seen…

Their arms around each other, her head resting lovingly on his shoulder, there was no denying Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson are officially an item as the unlikely couple shared a romantic stroll along Malibu Beach. The cosy outing came just two days after the pair were pictured together for the very first time, on a dinner date at a Los Angeles restaurant, perhaps not coincidentally in the same week that his former wife Gwyneth Paltrow confirmed her engagement to Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk. Now Woman’s Day can reveal that the Coldplay frontman is readying Dakota, 28, to meet his Oscar-winning ex, 45, and her new fiancé, 46. It’s Chris’ hope they’ll form a strong bond and become one big, blended, modern family for the sake of his children, Apple,…

Just days after walking the red carpet at the Golden Globes, Hollywood legend Michelle Pfeiffer ditched her Dior Haute Couture dress and glamorous heels in favour of hiking boots and a puffer vest for a strenuous tramp in the South Island. The Scarface actress, who turns 60 in April, and her husband, Ally McBeal creator David E. Kelley, 61 – whose hit show Big Little Lies was a big winner at the Globes – had an expert local guide in the shape of Dame Jane Campion, 63. Our acclaimed Kiwi director took the couple and a group of friends on a six-hour slog along Otago’s Greenstone Track. “It’s a challenging hike, but Michelle was at the head of the group a lot of the time,” a fellow tramper tells us.…

As the hosts of reality series What Not to Wear, besties Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine were household names in the noughties – and naughty they most certainly were, with their blunt critiques and trademark “boob grabs”. Plummy, posh and very bossy, the pair were shameless in dissecting the fashion faux pas of middle-aged, middle-class England. Their keen eye for frumpiness, dumpiness and mutton-dressed-as-lamb was a joy to behold. But when Woman’s Day turns up at Susannah’s splendid Sussex mansion, she answers the door in an ancient T-shirt stretched tight across her ginormous bosom, plus trackie bottoms and scruffy jandals. When we wonder aloud whether we’ve come on the wrong day, she breezily answers, “Oh, I don’t care how I look now I’m buried here in the country. On the…

As Patricia Hughes walked down the aisle to marry her groom at Hamilton’s water-logged Woodside Estate, the blushing bride looked around at her rows of guests standing damp-footed in the lawn, clutching umbrellas. Ahead, her six beloved bridesmaids were also sheltering their freshly pinned curls under transparent brollies. It wasn’t what Patricia, 31, had imagined for her dream summer wedding, held beside a small, private Waikato lake. But it was simply a relief that the facilities manager was there at all to pledge “I do” to her groom, Welsh-born plumber Liam, 29. Her mud-stained veil is a reminder of that day’s dramatic wind storm, which saw the Aucklander almost miss her nuptials. Like more than 2000 homes in the North Island, Patricia’s accommodation lost electricity that morning. She remembers, “My…

Bacon, Cheese & Corn Muffins MAKES 6 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOKING 35 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) 250g bacon rashers, trimmed, chopped 2¼ cups wholemeal self-raising flour 125g corn kernels, drained 1 1 /3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated 2/3 cup milk 125g butter, melted 2 eggs, at room temperature 1. Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan-forced. Line a six-hole Texas muffin tray with café-style paper cases. Heat a nonstick frying pan over moderate heat. Add bacon, then cook and stir for 3 minutes or until browned. Drain on a paper towel. 2. Sift flour into a bowl. Add corn, half the mozzarella and half the bacon. Make a well in the centre. Whisk milk, butter and eggs in a jug. Add milk mixture to flour…

1 Apply an overnight facial tan Before bed, mix a couple of tanning drops into your night cream. You’ll wake up with a subtle glow and won’t have to wear as much make-up. 2 Go dry between washes As well as fading your colour faster, washing and drying hair every morning is time-consuming. Use dry shampoo between washes to absorb oil and give volume. 3 Invest in multi-tasking products A soft pink cheek tint also works as a lip balm and can even add colour to eyelids. A dark brown eye pencil can line lashes, colour lids and fill in brows. 4 Avoid touch-ups Eliminate any need for touch-ups by spritzing a setting mist over your make-up in the morning. This will ensure it looks polished and perfect all day.…

THEY CAN UNEARTH DINOSAURS Ranked among the top attractions in the city, Melbourne Museum is packed with ever-changing exhibits that encourage curious little ones to touch and explore. Budding botanists will dig the discovery garden, wannabe dinosaur hunters can search for fossils and every toddler will love the camouflage disco, complete with dancing animals. Even better, kids go free! Adult entry $14. Check out museumvictoria.com.au . REAL-LIFE WILLY WONKA CHOCOLATE FACTORY Just under an hour and a half from the CBD, the newly opened Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is well worth a trip. The stuff of chocoholic fantasies, this wonderland serves up free chocolate and ice-cream tastings, while kids aged six to 12 can even become junior chocolatiers by taking a special masterclass. All that’s missing are…

Q I’m struggling to find friends in a small town I’ve recently moved to. I thought my retirement here would be fun and I joined the bowling club, but nobody seems to be interested in welcoming newcomers. I am single, so maybe they see me as a scarlet woman! How can I make new friends? • Lonely, via email A Well, I brought my mum from Hamilton to Wellington and away from all her fabulous buddies, but she found new comrades in fun and games by joining clubs and groups. If you sing, join a choir. If you’ve always wanted to learn Asian cooking, go to classes. You find friends at school because you’re all in something together. It’s like mothers’ group when your kids are at school. You need…

It’s been over 20 years since J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter first cast his spell on us. Now the author is contributing to a new documentary that traces the real-life traditions, legends and folklore connected to her magical tales. Narrated by actress Imelda Staunton, who played Professor Umbridge in the movies, the doco was made to accompany the British Library exhibition of the same name and features other Harry Potter actors, including David Thewlis (Professor Lupin), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), all narrating the beloved books. “When I read through the research, I thought, ‘My goodness, we live in such a magical world anyway,’” says director and producer Jude Ho. “When you think of all that happens, those people who still believe in magic, they’re just more…

This week marks 10 years since the tragic passing of Aussie actor Heath Ledger. For the anniversary on Monday, tune into Three’s documentary I am Heath Ledger, which takes an intimate look at the life of the Hollywood legend. 1 He was a man of many talents! As well as acting, he could also fly airplanes and play the didgeridoo. 2 He got the part in 10 Things I Hate About You because he was living with filmmaker Matt Amato, who was sick of having an unemployed roommate and thought he could get Heath a small part in his friend’s film. 3 In getting the coveted part of Patrick Verona in 10 Things, he beat out heart-throbs Ashton Kutcher and Josh Hartnett, even though it was his first US film.…

MODUS From Monday, TVNZ OnDemand Rating: This Swedish series follows forensic psychologist Inger Johanne Vik as he works with Detective Ingvar Nyman to catch a serial killer. STEP SISTERS Available on Netflix Rating: When her Harvard dreams are on the line, one sorority leader must help a rhythmically challenged, party-obsessed sisterhood win a dance contest. THE OFFICE From Tuesday on Lightbox Rating: Your weekend is sorted! Binge every single episode of this beloved US adaptation of the original UK comedy, starring Steve Carell. GUNPOWDER From Thursday on Lightbox Rating: Starring Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington, this new three-part series charts the story of the man behind Guy Fawkes Night.…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Searching for more balance in life? The building eclipse could throw up some workable ideas or a friend’s suggestion may get you thinking. A loved one’s comments might get you steamed up and spur you into action. Don’t let cashflow problems get you down – the pressure will ease off soon. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 As Mars ignites your chart’s pinnacle, you should challenge yourself. Whether it’s a personal goal or a career-related ambition, the upcoming eclipse will act like a green light. An offbeat holiday might even appeal. A busy weekend awaits, but it’s just the tonic you need! Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Your chart is crackling with energy! An interesting opportunity could head your way, but tread gently…

They failed to find lasting love on The Bachelor New Zealand, but could there now be romance blossoming between Jordan Mauger and Lily McManus? The flirty reality TV stars were spotted enjoying the summer sunshine on a cosy date in Auckland’s Ponsonby, sparking rumours they might be an item. “There was no kissing, but they definitely looked pretty familiar with each other,” an onlooker tells Woman’s Day. “They were fooling around on the street, then they ended up at a bar. It looked like they were having a blast.” Jordan, 34, and Lily, 21, starred on two different seasons of the hit local series and only met for the first time last month when they flew to Vermont to film The Bachelor Winter Games. The new spin-off sees stars from…

When I nailed a fantastic job overseas, then found myself pregnant within the first year, I panicked. I’d always dreamed of being a mum and I was in my 30s, but my fear was around convincing my telly bosses I could still excel at the job I loved. I hid my pregnancy for five months – including over a dozen Melbourne Cup Carnival events – and finally told my manager in a marquee on the final race day. He wasn’t happy for me. I promised he “wouldn’t even notice” I was having a baby. I worked up until the week before I was due, took eight weeks’ maternity leave and was back at the office full-time. My partner Conrad became a stay-at-home dad to our darling Cleo. Thankfully, this was…

When Angelina Jolie descended on the Golden Globes red carpet earlier this month, it was all eyes on the Hollywood star as she was about to finally face her former love rival Jennifer Aniston. But Woman’s Day has learnt that the run-in, microscopically examined by the world, was all a great diversion – the big news from the awards show was that Angelina was being set up on a date with Tom Hiddleston by their mutual pal Chris Hemsworth! “Ange was complaining that her love life sucked and that guys were scared of asking her out after her split from Brad,” reports an insider, speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day. “That’s when Chris mentioned that his mate Tom has always had the hots for her – and Ange said she liked…

PAMPERED PRINCESS KIM’S BABY BLOWOUT Her little rich girl gets all the spoils! It may not sound like the most comfortable option for a newborn, but Kim Kardashian West has forked out a staggering $3 million on a solid-gold bassinet for her third child. The reality queen and her hubby Kanye West welcomed the little girl, who was born via surrogate, last week – and it’s been a nonstop spending spree ever since. “Kim’s gone all out, splashing a fortune on the baby as she feels she has to compensate for not having carried her daughter,” a Kardashian family insider tells Woman’s Day. “She’s also had a baby spa built in the house, which features a specially heated pool, and is staffed with a full-time baby masseuse and a baby…

She’s yet to make an announcement about running for president, but there is one title Oprah Winfrey has decided she definitely wants – wife! As calls for her to stand for the White House heat up, Woman’s Day has learnt that the talk-show queen and her longtime partner Stedman Graham have finally made the decision that the time has come for them to make their three-decade relationship official. We’re told Oprah, 63, and her businessman beau, 66, plan to marry in June, a move that could be seen as yet another pre-launch to her presidential campaign, much like her highly political speech at the Golden Globes. “They have talked about getting married in the past, but it never quite happened,” discloses a friend of the couple, speaking exclusively to us.…

Lemon Meringue MAKES 6 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 15 MINUTES 1/3 cup lemon curd 125g mascarpone ½ cup caster sugar ¼ cup water 2 egg whites candied lemon zest to serve 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. 2. Arrange donut halves on a baking paper-lined oven tray. Bake for 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely. 3. In a bowl, combine lemon curd and mascarpone. Chill until needed. 4. In a small saucepan, stir caster sugar and water on low until dissolved. Increase heat to high. Boil, without stirring, until mixture reaches 118°C on a sugar thermometer (soft-ball stage). 5. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually pour in hot sugar syrup, beating for 5 minutes until mixture cools to room temperature. 6. Pipe curd…

FINGER-PAINTED LIPS Applying lipstick with your fingers may seem strange, but it gives you gorgeous, smudged lips, which are trending on the runway at the moment! Plus, blurring the line of your lips and diffusing the colour has a youthful effect. Master it To go bold, use a matte lipstick or gloss. We really like (1) CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte Lipstick in Cosmo Kitty, $17.95. Apply with your finger and blend – the more that you do this, the duller the colour. For a more subtle take, just use a simple liner, such as (2) Smashbox Always Sharp Lip Liner, $42, or (3) Rimmel London Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner, $14.50. Colour your whole lip surface and then use your index finger to blend. WATERCOLOUR CHEEKS Sponge-dabbed cheeks give you…

Blowing out someone else’s candles doesn’t make yours shine any brighter. It’s an extraordinary time for women. There are so many amazing things we are achieving around the world in all aspects of life. But in order for women to keep succeeding, there is one thing we must stop doing that can hold us back – tearing each other down. Instead of looking at other successful women and feeling diminished, we must lift up and support one another. In the words of Lynda Carter, who played the original superhero, “Wonder Woman belongs to us all. She lives inside of us. She’s the symbol of the extraordinary possibilities that inhabit us, hidden though they may be.” All we have to do is let her shine and see her in others too.…

In the olden days, I used to quite like going back to school after the summer holidays. I think it had something to do with stationery. I looove stationery. But now going back to school means only one thing – a return of the nightmare that clouds my days and haunts my nights: traffic. Where I live, which is about 40 minutes (on a good run) out of Auckland, the traffic has gotten heavier and heavier in the years since we moved here. No sooner does a kink get ironed out of the motorway to speed things up than another suburb sprouts up, pouring more cars out onto the same roads. For a good part of last year, we had a roundabout being put in at our nearest big intersection.…

 I didn’t even have time to put on underwear. “Mama, would you please babysit tomorrow afternoon so Larry and I can go see Star Wars?” Katherine asked gently. ‘Baby needed changing now’ I was on a wee bit of a high. I’d just arrived back from holiday refreshed and without jet lag. I adore my Rosie-posey-anna, so I willingly agreed. “I’d be delighted!” I squealed. Sunday afternoon came around and I was having a nana nap when there was a frantic knocking on my bedroom door. I woke up wondering where I was, who I was, and why I was wearing a kaftan and no underwear. “Mama, wake up! It’s babysitting time!” I shook my head, made a mental note to grab underpants in a minute and put on a…

• The bezoar stone that Harry uses to save Ron from poisoned wine was a supposed antidote from the inside of a goat’s stomach, which people actually used in the 1500s. • The infamous Harry Potter spell “avada kedavra” actually comes from “Abracadabra”. Originally, it was used as a protection spell. • Author J.K. used a book called Complete Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper as inspiration for her potion ingredients in the novel. • While a lot of the spells and potions are based on real-life myths and stories, J.K. completely made up the information about wands because she knew nothing about them.…

In his new gig, Kiwi Living’s Tim Lambourne is on a journey to explore how Maori farm ing is helping to shape the world. Here, he shares some fascinating facts that he’s learned while on the show ... A whopping 90% of the world’s tennis balls are made using NZ wool – and the best of the best come from Iwinui Farm in Uawa, also known as Tolaga Bay. Kaitiakitanga – looking after and protecting the land – means everything to Maori businesses and is something that all corporations should adopt. Manuka honey is the new gold and no-one does it better than the Murrays, who produce Kia Ora Honey from Awanui in the Far North. Nothing tastes as good as kiwa tio (oysters) pulled up from the Marlborough Sounds…

Spot the difference ANSEL ELGORT Can you find the sixth difference between these two pictures of Baby Driver actor Ansel at a basketball game in New York City? Write your answer on the entry form on page 82. January 8 solution: Extra ring on Bella’s finger. Winner: S. Croad, Auckland. Who am I? I was born in California in 1996 and raised in a large, extended family with five older half-siblings. Mum worked behind the scenes at a local theatre and taught acting at its drama school, so from an early age, I developed a love of performing. As a child, I took acting and dancing classes, as well as performing in Mum’s stage productions. By my early teens, I was modelling and in 2010, I got a…

Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan looked frilled to bits as she and her burgeoning baby bump soaked up some sun in Dubai. Wearing a ruched bikini, the 27-year-old – who plays Rosie Webster on the beloved British soap – was sure to make waves as she paddled in the sea while on holiday with her partner, football star Scott Sinclair, 28. The besotted couple recently revealed the pregnancy was a total surprise, but they’re happy to be giving their two-year-old daughter Matilda a sibling. Helen says, “I’ve asked if she would like a boy or a girl and she said girl. She’s a very loving child. I tell her she’s my best friend.” A source close to the star, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2012, adds, “Helen finally…