Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1818 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

On the morning of Pua Magasiva’s wedding, it’s bucketing down. Plans for an outdoor ceremony have been ditched, with a white marquee erected on the soggy lawn of the riverside Auckland venue as the rain pounds down. Making matters even more fraught, the power is still out five days after a violent storm hit the region, so historic tavern The Riverhead is running entirely off a generator. But as the guests trickle in and bride Lizz Sadler prepares to make her entrance, miraculously the skies clear and the bunch of white umbrellas Woman’s Day has brought along are suddenly redundant. Disaster averted! However, moments later, the groom collapses against a wall in tears. Amid the crowd of guests, the Shortland Street actor and Flava radio host, 37, has spotted his…

After publicly revealing her battle with bipolar disorder, Mariah Carey is drafting in Britney Spears’ dad Jamie, who helped his girl deal with the same disorder. The “Heartbreaker” diva was sued last week for wrongful dismissal by former manager Stella Bulochnikov (pictured left), who has accused Mariah, 48, of doing “sexual things” in front of her, as well as being addicted to alcohol and marijuana. The singer believes Jamie (right with Britney), 65, can get her out of the legal mess after he successfully fended off numerous lawsuits in the wake of his 36-year-old daughter’s infamous breakdown. “Mariah wants advice from Jamie about how to stand the pressure of Stella’s attempts to humiliate her,” an insider tells. “Jamie’s glad to help as he’s horrified at what people do to exploit…

Gwyneth Paltrow celebrated her engagement to TV producer Brad Falchuk in such spectacular Hollywood style that many of the 400 star guests wondered if the loved-up couple were actually staging a surprise wedding! Among the VIP attendees were Jennifer Aniston, Liv Tyler, Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon, Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz, although Gwyneth’s amicable ex Chris Martin was nowhere to be seen amid gossip Brad, 47, had banned him from the affair. Those close to the Shakespeare in Love actress, 45, say the real nuptials will take place in the Hamptons later this year, after a string of intimate premarital parties for friends and family. Gwyneth is referring to the big day as her “first wedding” as she eloped with Chris, 41, who didn’t want to make a fuss when…

A catfight has allegedly erupted between singers Lily Allen and Nicole Appleton after the “Smile” singer revealed she drunkenly joined the mile-high club with Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher while he was married to the All Saints star. In response, Nicole, 43, tweeted, “One day our paths will cross!” but the warning didn’t appear to have the desired effect, with Lily, 32, liking it! Nicole – who divorced Liam in 2014, after he had a lovechild with a US journalist – won’t have to wait long for a showdown with her rival as the pair are both on the bill for a Southampton music festival next month. “It’s a pretty small event, which means it will be almost impossible to keep Nicole and Lily apart, especially as Nicole wants a confrontation,”…

On the skating rink, Jody Hare is a force to be reckoned with. The world-class roller-derby player is used to putting her body on the line, fearlessly slamming into players and fending off brutal strikes. But for the past nine months, the 33-year-old has had to call on that same drive and determination to battle another foe – a shock breast cancer diagnosis. For the Palmerston North mum-of-two, the health scare – which came just a fortnight after she was selected for the national team – was a bolt out of the blue. “My life was great. I had a good job, great family and I just kept hitting my goals every time, then to be hit by that!” Jody says it started with a painful lump after her left…

Why we’re sweet on kumara! The humble kumara doesn’t need to be restricted to savoury dishes. Try using it in the no vel ways below. Make biscuits Puréed kumara can be turned into delicious cookies. Mix in some almond meal, chocolate chips, maple syrup, ground cinnamon and nutmeg, then bake. Make breads & cakes Boil or roast kumara, then mash and mix into a bread or cake recipe. Its natural sweetness goes well with maple syrup and walnuts. Block stars New Cadbury Dark Milk delivers the yummy blend of rich cocoa notes and smooth, creamy milk chocolate. It comes in three delicious flavours – Perfectly Blended Chocolate, Roasted & Caramelised Hazelnuts and Crunchy Salted Caramel, rrp $3.99 each. Make ice cream Roast chopped kumara, then cool and pop in a…

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CUPPA COFFEE CUP Win one of 10 reusable coffee cup sets from Cuppacoffeecup this Mother’s Day! Featuring striking new designs by local artists, this two-cup giveaway includes Miromiro & Manuka by Janine Millington and Love Lis Fantail by Lisa Robertson. A great gift for Mum, it’s lightweight, reusable and 100% recyclable! We have 10 sets to give away, worth $15 each. SIANNA SKINCARE This luxe NZ-made range uses all-natural ingredients with the principles of naturotherapy and aromatherapy. We have five Sianna Skincare packs to give away, worth $100 each, containing a Vitamin-Enriched Moisturiser with hyaluronic acid and vitamins A, B5, C and E, and Hydrating Chia Serum for daily use. Visit siannaskincare.com. TRIUMPH When women support each other, amazing things happen. This Mother’s Day, Triumph is on a mission to…

There’s a first time for everything! And seven nights sailing from Sydney to New Caledonia and back were the perfect introduction to what high-seas holidays are all about. Here’s what I learned aboard the Explorer of the Seas. 1 Ages and stages I travelled with my mum for some mother-daughter bonding time to celebrate her birthday. What surprised me was the range of ages on the ship. Sure, there were heaps of retirees, but there were also extended families, young couples and parents of tots, as well as a sizeable number of young folk. The ship caters for everybody so well, whether they’d been on dozens of cruises (like a couple of people I spoke to) or newbies, like me. 2 Food, glorious food I’d been warned about the food…

Q My normal hairdresser was away, so I saw someone else at the salon. But I hate my haircut. The new hairdresser, the salon owner, didn’t seem to care and now I am put off returning. I really like my normal hairdresser, but I’m wary of lining her boss’ pocket. What should I do? • Cut Up, Wellington A Why on earth did you allow another hairdresser, albeit the owner, to touch your precious head? Wow! Just wow! OK, so in future when you book, it is only with the hairdresser you like. Got it? Mark that down to a life and beauty lesson, then march on, but only book with your stylist. Amen. QI have moved to a new town for my husband’s job. The kids are old enough…

Mondays, 1pm & 8.30pm, SoHo & Neon It’s been over a year since this show wrapped, with the second series delayed because creators needed more time to make it truly magical. Thursdays on Lightbox It was last year’s hit, winning eight Emmys. After what feels like the longest wait, we’ll see what happens to Offred with new episodes. Sundays, 7pm & Mondays, 7.30pm, Three After a three-year hiatus, this local series is waltzing back with a fresh crop of Kiwi stars. Fridays, 7.30pm, Sky Box Sets The award-winning series about a woman who is accidentally artificially inseminated has grown in strength, with next season sure to be a hit.…

Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 We all deserve to be spoilt now and again. A generous gift or offer may head your way, plus a good dose of entertainment and fun. Dancing ticks all the right boxes, and what better way to stay fit and fabulous? If travel or study plans have stalled, don’t stress. Take it as a sign to explore other options. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 You may crave some downtime, but Venus is turning you into a people magnet. Your feelings will run deep, so be careful who you spend time with – you’ll absorb problems like a sponge. Sunday’s magical vibes should lift your spirits, with a feel-good movie or nature walk chilling you out perfectly. Cancer…

Necta of life! Matakana SuperFood’s new range of Necta 100% Organic Maple Waters are packed full of electrolytes and are low in calories to keep you healthy right through winter! They also contain 100% pure maple sap to keep you hydrated on the go. We have five packs, worth over $95 each, to give away, which include 24 bottles. To enter, visit womansday.co.nz  and click on the “Win” tab with the code MS18, or send your name, address and phone number to: Woman’s Day/ Matakana Superfoods, Response Bag 500235, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142 by May 6. Contact us! online at womansday.co.nz email us wdaynz @ bauermedia.co. nz follow us @womansdaynz call us (09) 308 2718 facebook.com/womansdaynz Woman’s Day, Private Bag…

Exactly one month before her big royal wedding, Meghan Markle turned heads when she joined fiancé Prince Harry at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in London. The next day, she was on his arm at a women’s empowerment reception, making it clear at both events that gay rights and gender equality are top of her and the prince’s priority list when it comes to charity work. The fact Meghan, 36, is already so heavily involved in 33-year-old Harry’s affairs is completely unprecedented, with royal fiancées typically not invited to official engagements, especially those tied to political events such as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Her attendance suggests the Windsor clan has a lot of faith in using the former actress as an ambassador – and there are already suggestions she…

Leonardo DiCaprio has never been one to rush into romance. “The truth is, it’s going to happen when it’s going to happen,” the Oscar winner once mused. “When it’s right, it’s going to be right.” The wait, as he predicted, seems to be worth it. Since late 2017, the restless Romeo, 43, has been dating 20-year-old model Camila Morrone. “Leo is getting really serious with her,” a source close to the Revenant star tells Woman’s Day. “They seem very much in love. He’s been telling his friends he’s tired of playing around. They think Cami is the one he may settle down with.” Unlike with his exes, Leonardo has found ease with the Argentine actress. “She is a really down-to-earth girl who can be silly,” his friend tells. “She doesn’t…

The day gorgeous, bright-eyed Gabrielle Stephens was born, the midwife knew instinctively there was something different about her. Mum Megan recalls, “She held Gabby up and said, ‘I don’t normally say this, but there’s something special about this baby.’ And as it turns out, she was right – Gabby is one in a million.” This lovely little seven-year-old from Nelson is believed to be the only person in New Zealand with a rare premature-ageing disorder known as dyskeratosis congenita (DC). Although in many ways she’s a typical girl who loves unicorns, Brownies and Lego, Gabby’s tiny hands are dotted with age spots and her skin is paper-thin. Like most children with DC, her bone marrow has struggled to produce enough blood cells, and her fingernails and toenails are falling off.…

Lamb, Orzo & Tomato Braise SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 25 MINUTES 1 tablespoon olive oil 350g lamb leg steaks, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika 700ml bottle tomato passata 1½ cups water 1 cup orzo 60g baby spinach leaves ½ cup grated mozzarella ¼ cup finely grated parmesan parsley leaves, garlic bread to serve 1. In a large, ovenproof frying pan, heat oil on high. Sauté lamb for 2 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Set aside. In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until onion is tender. Stir in paprika and cook for 1 minute. 2. Increase heat to high. Mix in passata and water. Bring to the boil. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to…

A HOT DATE Eye looks don’t get more timeless and elegant than a traditional liquid winged line. It never goes out of date and is a fantastic option for women who aren’t as confident buffing and blending lots of coloured eyeshadow. To make application – and your life – easier, rest your elbow on the table in front of a mirror. This will help to keep your hand steady. Use a liquid or gel pen and line the top eyelid from the inner to the outer corner, then wing it out and up towards your temple. YOUR BIRTHDAY Creating your wing with dramatic, colourful eyeshadow is high glam, while using glitter takes it up another notch. Apply your chosen hue over the entire top lid. Then, using a liner in…

What are the diet secrets of the svelte A-listers? Celebrity personal chef Kate McAloon was in Auckland recently and shared her kitchen-confidential tips with Woman’s Day. Kate, 59, has been dishing up meals for Courteney Cox, Gwyneth Paltrow, Steven Spielberg, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Miranda Kerr. In fact, she became such good pals with Aussie model Miranda’s mother Therese, she stayed with her when she moved to Australia from the US. They still catch up regularly. WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE TIP FOR HOW TO EAT LIKE A CELEBRITY? The key is to add flavour without adding calories. “I do this by using fresh herbs and culinary oils,” says Kate. “I’m an ambassador for Young Living – a US-based essential oils company – and I use its culinary oils in…

About 24 years ago, my lovely Ginger husband and I renovated the bathroom in the first house we ever bought together. It was nearly the end of us. If I’d had anything more lethal than a pair of pinking shears in the house, I would’ve relieved him of his genitals. And had he sharpened his axe like I’d told him to, he would’ve chopped off my head. However, here we are all these years later and we’re about to embark on a major addition to our small house that will cost probably 20 times what that little bathroom did. Whyyyyy? It’s a question I wake up in the middle of the night sweating and asking myself. And him. But despite the fact we don’t have kids and aren’t hoarders or…

Idon’t know a lot about most things, but I do know that collagen is the magic elixir for anyone over 40. It’s not in the Bible, I don’t think, but it is gospel. I’m very dubious to buy anything claiming to be anti-ageing. I’m all good if Consumer mag tells me it’s good or my gorgeous friend Tanya recommends it because she looks like she’s 23 without having any cosmetic surgery to her face. If Tanya tells me to go to a new clinic for thermonuclear face massaging or Dracula blood swirling (I think I made both those up), I’ll do it. Tanya knows how invested I am in being shallow when it comes to skin and always greets me with, “Hi, Pol, and before you ask, I’ve just had…

1 BETHENNY & FREDRIK MONDAY, 8.30PM, BRAVO The Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel has joined forces with another reality TV hot-shot – Fredrik Eklund of Million Dollar Listing fame. She’s been Fredrik’s client and friend for many years but never his business partner. Now they are joining forces to renovate properties and flip them for a large profit. 2 GENIUS TUESDAY, 7.30PM, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC He was one of the most influential and celebrated artists, and now Pablo Picasso has been brought back to life in this drama series. Starring Antonio Banderas, season two kicks off this week and explores how his exquisite art was linked to a tumultuous personal life, including his many marriages and affairs. 3 TURBO SATURDAY, 7PM,…

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Sentimentality isn’t my strong point. Just ask my colleagues. When there’s a new baby brought into the office, they’ll all be cooing and queuing for a cuddle, while I’m quizzing the poor mum for her horror birth story. It’s probably a potent combination of hard-nosed journalistic tendencies, a typically pragmatic Dutch upbringing and my being male. That said, I couldn’t help but feel the warm fuzzies when I attended the wedding of Shortland Street favourite Pua Magasiva and his beautiful bride Lizz Sadler. As the actor admitted in his admirably frank groom’s speech, this genetically blessed couple have been through “a lot of trials, tribulations and troubles” since they met on Instagram 18 months ago, but they’ve made it work because they know they were meant to be together forever.…

There’s another royal baby on the way, with Princess Caroline’s daughter Charlotte Casiraghi said to be expecting a child later this year. It’s the beauty’s first with film producer Dimitri Rassam, to whom she announced her eng agement at Monaco’s annual Rose Ball last month, and it’s thought they’ll tie the knot before the baby arrives. Charlotte, 31, who is ninth in line to the Monagesque throne, has a four-year-old son, Raphaël, from her relationship with French-Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh. Dimitri, 36, has daughter Darya, six, from his marriage to Russian model Masha Novoselova.…

When Anna Paquin and her husband, True Blood co-star Stephen Moyer, had their twin babies five years ago, they promised each other they would divide their workload and limit the time they spent apart. “Yeah, and now I think it’s really cute when I hear other acting couples talk about doing that,” the Kiwi actress giggles. “We certainly had that as an intention and I really admire anyone who’s able to follow any kind of schedule, but it’s just not the reality of our business to say, ‘No, please, it’s your turn to work and my turn to not work!’” Yet the 35-year-old star – who won an Oscar for her first acting role at age 11, in Dame Jane Campion’s acclaimed 1993 film The Piano – seems to have…

The Big Ward star Lisa Hardy isn’t convinced she will be able to fit into any of the outfits our stylist has picked out for the Woman’s Day photo shoot. She’s astonished when she slips into the clothes with ease. “I still have fat brain,” she concedes. “My body has changed so much, but my brain hasn’t caught up yet.” The Hamilton store manager and mental health advocate has shed an amazing 65kg since having bariatric surgery – also known as gastric bypass – in March last year. Lisa, 49, says, “After surgery, every week, except one, I’ve lost weight. The kilos have just fallen off me.” Since the operation, the mother-of-two’s been able to return to full-time work, which she hadn’t been able to do for years because of…

Pea & Hummus Smash Toast SERVES 2 PREPARATION & COOKING 10 MINUTES ½ cup drained, rinsed canned salt-reduced chickpeas ½ cup frozen peas, thawed 1 spring onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup loosely packed mint leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons tahini 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon boiling water 2 x 40g slices soy and linseed bread, toasted 50g yellow grape tomatoes, halved 25g reduced-fat feta, crumbled 1 tablespoon seed-and-nut mix (see tip) 2 tablespoons micro herbs (optional) 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1. Process chickpeas, peas, onion, mint, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin and boiling water until smooth. Season with pepper. 2. Spread pea mixture thickly over toast. Top with tomato, feta, seed mix and cress. Drizzle with oil to serve. Top tip…

The good oil Here’s a multi-purpose oil with a wide range of personal uses. Soothe those winter ills and chills by adding 5ml to 500ml of hot water, then inhaling the vapours. Or help ease muscle tension and stiffness by mixing five drops in 10ml of carrier oil, then massaging into the affected area. Smell the country air! This year, iconic fragrance house Jo Malone’s annual limited-edition collection is English Fields – five fragrances inspired by the grains and flowers of the English landscape. It’s a collection of sophisticated, wearable scents that can be applied alone or layered. We love the fruity floral Poppy & Barley, and the crisp, fresh perfume of Green Wheat & Meadowsweet. PHOTO CALL Foundation that acts as a real-life filter? Yes please! The latest member…

No matter what style of yoga you prefer, this 5000-year-old practice offers endless advantages – both physically and psychologically. And even if you’re like me and not an expert, you can still reap the benefits. Adding yoga to your weekly routine can help to transform your body, mind and soul. It can improve strength, balance, endurance and flexibility. But the benefits are far more than just physical – yoga can help reduce stress, curb cravings and improve our moods. Yoga provides the opportunity to unplug from the intense rhythm of everyday life and find a sense of inner peace and calm. It also allows us to look within and feel the connection of body and mind. If you haven’t tried it, book into a beginner’s class and feel the amazing…

Idon’t profess to know it all about parenting. I do a lot wrong and learn on the go like most of us, but if I could offer one tiny titbit, it is this: Get a pet. Pets bring out the very best in kids. They promote bonding, give a sense of responsibility and make children think of someone or something other than themselves. Pets bring a dimension to the home that really can’t be put adequately into words. Especially in a blended family. When we first blended our family of five kids, we adopted a guide dog who’d failed her final test. Guide dog she wasn’t; family pet she was. It was the best thing we did. She was everybody’s go-to for snuggles and secrets. She was always happy to…

Your letters Be strong Your story about Aneliese Kay hit pretty close to home for me (WD, April 9). My mum had a similar facial twitch and was diagnosed with a brain tumour in early September, battling lung and spinal tumours as well. She only survived three months. As a family, we now appreciate each other and every day we have – just as Aneliese and the Kays are doing. I wish them much love and strength. • Rebecca, Marton One for the mums! I just love Kate Hawkesby’s Home Truths! Especially her column about how being a mother is, in fact, a “real job” (WD, April 23). And she’s spot on when she says it never stops. You are there for your kids no matter what age – and…

Jacinda Ardern’s baby bump took centr e stage at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, where she and “first bloke” Clarke Gayford joined the Queen and Prince Charles for the Commonw ealth Heads of Government Meeting. In a korowai cloak from London-based Maori gr oup Ngati Ranana and a custom maternity fr ock by pal Juliette Hogan, the PM, 37, was one of only two Commonwealth leaders invited to make a toast at the dinner – and one of just four hosted for a pri vate audience with the Queen, 91, in her sitting r oom. While she wasn’t able to discuss the meeting in detail, the PM hinted they’d talked about her pregnancy, saying, “Here is a remarkable leader who has conducted her life in the full vie w…

It’s not just his biceps that Justin Theroux is flaunting on the streets of New York – it’s his new arm candy too! The Leftovers star, 46, has been enjoying the single life since his February split from Jennifer Aniston, 49, and was spotted hanging out with 26-year-old model Erika Cardenas in the Big Apple last week. The pair walked the streets after grabbing an iced coffee together, an outing that is sure to upset his ex Jennifer. “Justin may be ready to move on, but she’s still grieving,” reveals an inside source. “It’s going to be tough for her to see him loved-up with anyone.”…