Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1842 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

‘It was the most amazing moment. I looked at him and had that overwhelming rush of love’ When planning for the arrival of baby number two, Nadia Lim had dreamed of welcoming her new bundle in the comfort of her own home. But the Kiwi foodie’s hopes for a water birth at the Auckland abode she shares with husband Carlos Bagrie and toddler Bodhi were dashed when the couple discovered their pad simply wasn’t fit for purpose. “It all got a bit hard – we have no curtains in the living room, so privacy was an issue and filling up a birthing pool would have been impossible because no hose could stretch far enough!” laughs Nadia, who decided to give birth at maternity hospital Birthcare instead. But the expectant parents…

Harry and Meghan’s amorous outing came the same week her half-sister Samantha Markle, 53, touched down in the UK, determined for a showdown with her sibling in order to end their embarrassing, highly public family feud. Foiled in her attempt of a reunion, Samantha instead appeared on British TV, voicing her outrage that Meghan has cut off all contact with their father Thomas, 74, and apologising for crass insults she’s directed at Harry and her sister. However, viewers hit back at the Californian, who is in a wheelchair and suffers from multiple sclerosis, with one even threatening to throw acid over her. But Samantha was undaunted, publicly declaring to Meghan, “The bottom line is, you should reach out to Dad. There’s no excuse for continuing and ignoring.”…

Third time lucky! After two sons, Kate Hudson is thrilled to have her own mini-me with the birth of a baby girl. Kate, 39, and her partner Danny Fujikawa, 32, welcomed little Rani Rose on October 2, announcing on Instagram, “She’s here! Everyone is doing well and happy as can be.” The wee girl’s name will be pronounced “Ronnie” in honour of the musician’s late father Ron. “Kate’s bubbling over with excitement,” tells a friend of the Almost Famous actress, who is a mother to two boys, Ryder, 14, from her marriage to Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson, and Bingham, seven, with Muse rocker Matt Bellamy.…

Things are looking up in the romance stakes for Gareth Noble after his match with the “amazingly beautiful” Ottie Schwartz on Married at First Sight NZ, but the Cromwell groom confesses things once got so bad, he considered taking his own life. After the break-up of an intense relationship three years ago, the tattooed barber sank into a downward spiral of depression, which saw him drinking heavily and unable to leave his room for weeks on end. “I was hiding from the world and wondering why I’m actually here,” Gareth, 26, admits to Woman’s Day. “I went through all the suicidal stuff quite frequently and I was drinking to mask any emotions. After one big session, I hopped in my car with the thought of crashing it and ending everything.”…

Five years after calling off their engagement, Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne are preparing to pick up where they left off by giving their relationship another shot! After reconnecting recently in the UK, the brunette beauty, 53, and the cricketing great, 49, have been publicly flirting on Instagram. Those close to the couple reveal they’re also swapping dozens of daily texts and making marathon phone calls. “Liz and Shane ended things because the distance became too difficult, but that doesn’t mean the feelings weren’t there,” a mutual friend tells Woman’s Day. “They had an amazing connection and that’s never totally gone away. Shane has always carried a torch for Liz. She was the one that got away and it seems like she feels the same.” They appeared to confirm the…

As the old saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved. And that is also the case when it comes to mental health struggles. Depression and anxiety can be incredibly isolating, but the Mental Health Foundation suggests a few ways to approach a conversation with a friend you’re worried about … 1. Ask them how they’re going by saying things like, “I’ve noticed you don’t seem like yourself – what’s going on for you?” And then really listen without judgement. 2. Don’t try to jump in with advice or solutions. You don’t need to “fix” them. Just be there. 3. Ask them what kind of help they need. They may want practical support or they might just want you to listen. 4. Always ask if they think they would…

Simple Family Fish Pie with a Pastry Lid SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 45 MINUTES 500ml full-cream milk 1 slice of onion 1 bay leaf 3 parsley stalks (reserve leaves for another use), plus 2 tablespoons extra a few whole black peppercorns 50g butter, plus extra for greasing dish 3 tablespoons standard flour, plus extra for rolling pastry 600g firm white fish fillets, skinned, boned, cut into 2.5-3cm pieces finely grated zest of 1 lemon salt and freshly ground pepper 300g flaky puff pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten (egg wash) 1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 4 cup-capacity pie dish. Place a pie bird or an upturned ovenproof egg cup in the centre of the dish if you have one. 2.…

Mexican Chicken with Rice & Beans SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 25 minutes 1 UNCLE BEN’S›Mexican Rice & Beans Cup 1 skinless chicken breast, cut in 2cm cubes 1 teaspoon ground cumin pinch chilli powder 2-3 teaspoons olive oil ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ avocado, roughly smashed 1 lime, halved 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped 1. Microwave the rice cup for 40 seconds, according to packet instructions. 2. Dust cubed chicken with cumin and chilli. Heat oil in a frying pan, add chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to lightly brown. 3. Add tomatoes and 2 tablespoons water, then stir-fry for 2-3 minutes more until chicken is cooked. Add rice and toss to combine. 4. Mash avocado flesh with a fork, adding juice of…

TIPS FOR LIPS • Always use a liner to keep the colour crisp and contained. • Once you have applied the lipstick, blot with a tissue, then apply another coat for true staying power. • A trick for avoiding colour transfer onto teeth is to suck your finger. • Keep the rest of your make-up simple so it doesn’t compete with your powerful pout.…

Around 90% of your happiness hormones are found in your gut. Serotonin plays a big role in your moods, memories and sleep patterns. The gut is known as the second brain and if we feed it with processed food, it can leave you feeling more fatigued and depressed. When you are tired or stressed, reaching for highly processed foods won’t serve your body or brain well. Growing research indicates that making changes to what you eat can have a major impact on your mood and improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Try some of these mood-boosting foods to feel good and function well. BERRY GOOD Berries are packed with antioxidants, which are essential for brain health. They’re also high in fibre, which aids digestion, another key area that impacts your…

Grab your phone If you have an iPhone, locate the podcast app that’s already installed and hit the search button at the bottom of the screen to type in whatever show or genre you’d like to explore. Typing in Woman’s Day Uncensored is highly recommended! If you’re on an Android, download a podcast app, then use it to search the same way. Refine your search Chuck Bryant of hit podcast Stuff You Should Know offers the following tips to help track down some great shows. “Sometimes the easiest thing to do is find the Browse tab, then the Top Charts tab to find something. They have little dropdown menus where you can browse categorically through science or television, for example,” he says. “Look at reviews. A lot of times, if…

Pollyism of the week Do you ever torture yourself with memories of what might have been? I do and it involves a job interview a long, long time ago ... Back in the day when I was fresh and fluffy, I applied to be a writer-slash-journalist with The Waikato Times. I had come back from university in the US and was full of hope, confidence and various eating disorders. For my last few semesters at “college”, I had written for the local paper and the school’s weekly newspaper. I covered events, did a couple of opinion pieces, and interviewed Miss Teen Hawaii and a guy whose luau had created a small smoke situation down at the beach. Plus I took photos – not well, but I guess they were good…

‘I was always a big fan of these butt-kicking teenage turtles! ’ Were you a fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles before you got the role? Totally! I thought I was one of the only girls who watched it, but apparently not. It was super-empowering to watch as a young kid. I was always a big fan of these butt-kicking teenage turtles! My friends freaked out when I got the role – it was crazy. How does it feel being the first African-American character in this franchise? When I was a little girl, there were no black female superheroes. The closest I had was Halle Berry as Catwoman, but it wasn’t common in animation. It’s important for young girls to be able to see themselves on screen, even if it’s…

Bestseller Kate Morton returns with The Clockmaker’s Daughter (Allen & Unwin, rrp $36.99). In 1862, a group of young artists descends upon Birchwood Manor intending to spend the summer in a haze of creativity. But by the time their stay is over, one woman has been shot, another has disappeared and a priceless heirloom is missing. Over 150 years later, archivist Elodie uncovers a satchel holding a photo of a Victorian woman and a sketchbook containing a drawing of the manor. Why does the house seem so familiar and who is the beautiful woman in the photo?…

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After two years of public mudslinging and behind-the-scenes bickering, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are heading to trial. The warring A-listers – once soulmates – are officially in checkmate now that their ugly divorce talks have broken down and their lawyers are sharpening their swords for a final battle in court. “It’s going to be tough,” a well-placed source tells Woman’s Day. “Every tiny detail about their marriage and private lives will be exposed to the public. “With any glimmer of hope for finalising a divorce settlement fading fast, their lawyers are now gearing up for a court battle in what’s expected to be the most explosive divorce Hollywood has ever seen.” The main sticking point in the couple’s two-year wrangle is custody of their children, Maddox, 17, Pax, 14,…

After years of being shunned, the Duchess of York has finally clawed her way back into the royal family just in time for Princess Eugenie’s wedding, but there’s a catch – she’s been issued with a strict set of rules to ensure she doesn’t ruffle any feathers! As Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew’s youngest daughter prepares to wed tequila brand ambassador Jack Brooksbank in Windsor on October 12, palace aides have revealed the palace has issued Fergie with a list of instructions to ensure she doesn’t cause yet another royal scandal. “She’s been banned from making a speech, as much as Eugenie would have liked her to, out of fear she may say something untoward or make subtle digs at the family,” one royal insider tells us. And though Prince…

They’ve just finished playing husband and wife in an upcoming movie – and now it looks like Lily-Rose Depp and Timothée Chalamet’s on-screen romance has spilled into real life! After portraying Henry V and his wife Catherine of Valois in the Netflix drama The King, the model/actress, 19, and the Call Me By Your Name star, 22, have been packing on the PDAs in New York. The pair are both half-American and half-French, and we hear Lily-Rose’s famous father Johnny, 55, is delighted his little girl is dating the Oscar nominee, who has previously romanced Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon. A close source reports, “Johnny gives Lily a lot of respect and freedom. He thinks she’s brilliant and totally trusts her choices. She absolutely has his blessing when it comes to…

As Shea Ili cuddles up to his pregnant wife Morgan for our photos, he lovingly rubs her belly, his denim shirt a refreshing change from his usual New Zealand Breakers singlet. The professional point guard feels fully connected with his unborn baby, who gently kicks at Morgan’s stomach as they chat about their eagerly anticipated December arrival. Shea’s reaction to his active bub is different to the first time he felt it move, when he pulled his hand away in fright. “It was weird!” admits the 25-year-old as his wife of three years laughs in agreement. Morgan, 24 – who lives in Auckland while her basketballer beau is temporarily based in Wellington – beams as she talks about her morning sickness having passed and how she’s feeling great six months…

Losing a close friend in the line of duty and suffering a debilitating injury, battle-weary Kelly Whittle returned home a broken woman until a royally inspired sports competition set her on the road to recovery. Injured and struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing harrowing events while serving in Afghanistan, the former army medic knows that those competing in this month’s Invictus Games are in for a life-changing experience. “It’s hard to put into words the importance of the games,” explains Kelly, 34. “Once you go to an event and see others in the same situation, you feed off one another. It enables you to find different avenues to help yourself.” Now an army sergeant at the Joint Forces headquarters in Wellington, her life has been transformed by the power…

Lemon Meringue Layer Cakes MAKES 6 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 25 MINUTES (PLUS CHILLING) 4 eggs, plus 2 extra egg whites ¾ cup caster sugar, plus extra ½ cup ½ cup lemon juice 125g butter, chopped 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest ½ x 460g double unfilled sponge 6 x 220ml glasses, cups or clear jars 1. In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together. Place over a saucepan of gently simmering water (see tip). Whisk for 1-2 minutes until sugar dissolves. Stir in juice, butter and zest. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly, until curd coats the back of a wooden spoon. Do not boil. 2. Using a round cutter the same diameter as serving glasses, cut 6 rounds from sponge. Place a round in each glass,…

Stepping out of the salon with a bouncing blow-wave is up there as one of the best feelings in the world. As it’s a rare treat for many of us, mastering the technique yourself is worth its weight in gold for looking and feeling great. TECHNIQUE 1. Let your hair dry for as long as possible naturally – aim for 60-80%. Starting from soaking wet not only takes ages, but you also won’t have as much control and you’ll expose hair to heat for longer than necessary. 2. Working in sections is the key for a perfect, professional finish. Divide hair horizontally into three sections – top, middle and nape. 3. Make sure the nozzle attachment is on the hairdryer and pull the hair tight with your round brush. Always…

There’s nothing I like more than stumbling upon an undiscovered gem across the ditch and this northern New South Wales beach is one of them. 1 Where it is About 10km south of Coffs Harbour is the beachside village where I landed after travelling to Oz for the Byron Bay Bluesfest. Sawtell is practically halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, so you can drive from either direction if you have the will. But Coffs Harbour also has a lovely little laid-back airport, with plenty of flights to the big cities (although none direct to New Zealand), and you can rent cars here. We flew to Coolangatta in Queensland for Bluesfest, drove down to Sawtell, then flew out of Coffs via Sydney for home. Too easy, as the Aussies say. I love…

Eleven years ago, I picked up our new Kerry blue terrier from Auckland Airport and drove the little ball of black fluff to our recently built house on the west coast. The only fenced part of the property in those days was around the swimming pool, so I put the puppy, Ted, on the patio while I unpacked the car. But before I’d even turned my back, he scooted across the tiles and flew over the surface of the water – briefly – before sinking like a stone to the bottom. It was an awkward moment. I had on a pair of patent-leather ankle boots, which I’d had for some time and of which I was very fond. The puppy, I’d only just met. But of course I jumped in…

In the new thriller Bad Times at the El Royale, seven strangers check into a rundown hotel and over the course of one night, the secrets they’re trying to hide slowly unravel. The star-studded cast includes Dakota Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Bridges and Jon Hamm. We talk to the 50 Shades actress and the Thor action hero about their exciting new roles. DAKOTA AS EMILY SUMMERSPRING What was it like working with such an extraordinary group of actors? It was amazing! Chris and I have a few scenes together, and I have a lot of scenes with Cailee Spaeny, who plays my sister Rose. She is an extraordinary woman and so gifted. I love her so much and I cannot wait for her career to develop. She’s going to be…

What’s been your career highlight? I’ve been lucky enough to work on a lot of wonderful projects here, in the US and in Australia. I did an American series that was shot in Canada called The Returned, which was this whole other level. I was so far out of my comfort zone, I wasn’t sure if I could do it, but I feel like I did a really good job and totally fitted in. I also studied at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London and worked on the stage there, which was incredibly fulfilling on a really deep level. In New Zealand, I worked on that amazing film Out of the Blue, which is still one of my career highlights. I’ve had a wide variety of experiences. It’s not all great…

PRETTY WOMAN Now on Neon  Rating: Get ready for a girls’ night in! The Hollywood classic, which stars a dreamy Richard Gere and resulted in a Golden Globe for Julia Roberts, is now available to stream. MANIFEST Tuesdays on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: When a plane returns after being presumed lost, passengers and crew discover the world has aged five years, yet no time has passed for them. THE O.C. Now on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: Relive the early 2000s through the classic teen drama series. All four seasons are available so you can binge right from the beginning. TRAVELS WITH MY FATHER Now on Netflix  Rating: What do you get when a comedian takes his well-to-do father on an OE? Hilarity, of course! Jack Whitehall and his dad explore Europe in…

Libra SEP 24 - OCT 23 Your heart is ruling your head, so don’t do anything radical! No crazy haircuts or designer clothes – at least until some semblance of sanity returns. Dig through your wardrobe instead, and try some creative mixing and matching to get you through. If you’re playing the dating game, keep an eye out for a cheeky Gemini, Aries or Leo. Scorpio OCT 24 - NOV 22 Feeling hot under the collar? Lashing out won’t get you far, so instead direct your energy into something physical or learn a new relaxation skill. Try yoga or mindfulness as balance is the magic key. On a cautionary note, don’t ignore groaning pipes or hot water systems – pay special attention to this midweek. Sagittarius NOV 23 - DEC…

Weddings and babies. I’ve worked in magazines for donkey’s years, but these are the gorgeous stories that will always be my faves. And this week we have a doozy of a baby story in Woman’s Day (page 8). Lovely Nadia Lim is an earth mother if ever there was one, but even she was surprised by her baby River choosing to arrive at home on the bedroom floor! Her birth story is amazing. But just look at photos of the beautiful boy and you can tell he knows exactly where he wants to be – in his mother’s arms, nesting at home. He’s absolutely delicious. Congrats on the new arrival, guys! In the past few years as my kids grow up, I’ve been seriously missing having newborns around. However, much…

Brad’s hopes of finding his happily-ever-after with architecture professor Neri Oxman, 42, were dashed when she moved on with a billionaire hedge fund manager, but the Hollywood hunk hasn’t given up on love. The World War Z actor was spotted dipping his toes back into the dating pool recently with two gorgeous gals – healer to the stars Sat Hari Khalsa and actress Margaret Qualley. The heartthrob was snapped enjoying Sat Hari’s company at an LA charity event, where one onlooker said, “It seemed like Brad didn’t want his time with her to end.” And last week, the Oscar winner was spotted dining on a Hollywood rooftop with Justin Theroux’s former Leftovers co-star Margaret, 23.…

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow glowed with happiness as she tied the knot to Brad Falchuk in the Hamptons – but it wouldn’t be a Goop wedding without a little bit of wackiness. The lifestyle queen treated her guests to a smorgasbord of alternative treats for her September 29 nuptials, including waxing, a colour-coded banquet and a fish pedicure! The Oscar winner, 46, and her TV producer beau, 47, exchanged vows under a tent illuminated with lanterns on her $8.3 million estate, amid cheers from their 75 guests, including Cameron Diaz, Rob Lowe and Robert Downey Jnr. The evening before, Jerry Seinfeld hosted a rehearsal dinner at his nearby mansion and Gwyneth’s godfather Steven Spielberg served as the unofficial wedding videographer on the day. After swapping rings, the couple led guests to…

After a couple of “awkward” dates with Brett Renall, Christchurch bride Julia Malley was delighted to see him find his soulmate Angel Fulljames on the first season of MAFS. “It’s awesome he’s found true love,” she says. But that’s not the reason she applied for the show. After being single for six years, the account manager, 32, decided to “grab life with both hands” in honour of her dad, who died in 2012. Sadly, Julia and her father had argued just five days before he died and hadn’t made up when he suffered a fatal heart attack. She recalls, “Our relationship was up and down because he was unfaithful to my mum. He reached out to me just before he died, but I didn’t want to talk to him. It’s…

When Kiwi comedian Cori Gonzalez-Macuer’s mum Alejandra starts talking about her son, she can’t help but beam from ear to ear. She admits that her firstborn was always incredibly thoughtful, a sensitive and creative soul who’d ask her a million questions a day. “He was reading encyclopaedias at three,” says Alejandra, smiling. “By the time he was four, he knew all the planets and all the capitals in the world, plus he would write these amazing poems. “He’d sit down at dinner and we’d have proper conversations. He would ask me, even at such a young age, things like, ‘Why is the sky blue?’” Their bond as a family was tight, further cemented by the fact that Alejandra, 57, had relocated the Gonzalez-Macuers to New Zealand from their native Chile…

By her own admission, Catherine Bennetto has packed it in. There’s been big TV directing gigs on Shortland Street and Coronation Street. She’s lived in many countries around the world. And most notably, she fell in love so quickly, she found herself married after 10 months. So when it comes to writing books about love, Catherine, 40, has plenty of material to work with. But she’s the first to admit there’s something distinctly missing from her two hugely successful novels and that’s New Zealand, despite writing them from her home in picturesque Queenstown. “I suppose I was never going to write about a Kiwi girl zipping around Auckland,” she laughs. “Trust me, I love New Zealand, but that’s not terribly interesting to me. My heart has always been in London…

MONDAY Chicken Wing Noodle Stir-fry SERVES 4 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 30 MINUTES 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1kg chicken wings, cut in half, tips discarded 1 red capsicum, seeded, sliced 1 carrot, shredded 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 bunch bok choy, chopped 2 spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths 1/3 cup kecap manis 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 440g packet wok-ready hokkien noodles, blanched toasted sesame seeds to serve (see tip) 1. In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Cook chicken in 2 batches for 10-12 minutes each until cooked. 2. Add capsicum, carrot, garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 1 minute. Add bok choy and onion, cooking for 1 minute until onion is soft and bok choy is beginning…

They may be the windows to the soul, but eyes can also become billboards advertising your stress, age, fatigue and dehydration. Fear not! There are many steps you can take to nourish and transform the area. Follow our tips for bigger, brighter, younger-looking eyes. MAKE-UP TRICKS There are a few handy tactics you can use to give the illusion of well-rested eyes that pop. SHARPEN BROWS Defining your brows makes you look polished and presentable by creating a frame for your face and eye area. TRY (1) Benefit Brow Contour Pro, $59. MAKE THEM POP Using either a white or nude eyeliner on your lower rim instantly opens up eyes and makes them sparkle. TRY (2) Rimmel London Exaggerate Auto Waterproof Eye Definer in In the Nude, $17.99. EYE OPENER…

CHECK YOUR BREASTS ... LIKE OLIVIA  Singer Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed in 1992 after noticing a lump during self-examination. Her advice? “Be very vigilant and if you do find something that doesn’t feel right, go get it checked out and insist on a mammogram.” Be aware of how your breasts usually look and feel through regular self-examination. Some of the typical signs of breast cancer – from skin sores through to sunken nipples – are listed on the Know Your Lemons chart below. NEVER TOO YOUNG ... LIKE KYLIE It can be common for young women with symptoms to be told, “You’re too young to have breast cancer.” The disease is often harder to diagnose in younger women due to lumpier and denser breast tissue. Aussie songbird Kylie Minogue was…

My plants are thriving in my apartment. However, my potted Fiddle Leaf Fig won’t grow at all. I’ve had it for five months and not a single new leaf has sprouted. What can I do? The fig may still be acclimatising to the apartment as it was grown in full sun at the nursery. Once it’s used to living in low light, it’ll start to grow, but at a much slower rate. You can try to fertilise the plant with a high nitrogen mix to promote new leaf growth. When is the best time to fertilise my citrus? Citrus are really heavy feeders and require fertilising twice if not three times a year. It’s best to feed them with a citrus specific fertiliser in early spring and again in early…

There are several amazing benefits to country living, but the impact on the kids is the most noticeable. Yes, I could rave about the greenery, the birdsong, the animals and the majesty of the trees. Towering, strong, majestical structures, allowing light to dance through their leaves and birds to nest in their branches, and providing an ever-changing seasonal view. The trees take my breath away. But the biggest impact for the kids that I’ve noticed is the lack of screen time. To begin with, packing the chargers and laptops was the primary concern for the kids. God forbid they’d arrive at a rural location and not be able to log into a screen. There was much consternation about getting the Wi-Fi on and concerns around whether it would be everywhere…

START HERE! 1995 CLUELESS Her iconic role as “total betty” Cher Horowitz launched Alicia into the spotlight. It’s a beloved movie still referenced in fashion and pop culture today. 1997 BATMAN & ROBIN The curvy actress played a bodysuit-clad Batgirl opposite George Clooney and Chris O’Donnell, but after being branded “Fatgirl” by cruel critics, she took a break from acting. 2017 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL Over the past three years, things have been picking up for the actress and she’s had a slew of small jobs, including on this family film. 2018 BOOK CLUB What a role! In this movie, she plays Diane Keaton’s daughter. 2018 AMERICAN WOMAN Alicia’s latest TV project confirms she’s back in full force! Set in the ’70s, we follow her character…

1 Shearing has traditionally been male-dominated. In the ’80s, there were more than 15,000 full-time shearers in NZ and only three of them were female! 2 It’s a competitive sport, but there are no separate categories for male or female – the sexes compete against each other. 3 The Golden Shears is an annual championship in Masterton. It’s like the Olympic Games of sheep shearing. 4 Shearing is bloody hard work and you need to be super-fit. The average sheep weighs 40-50kg and they don’t always make it easy on you! 5 Champion female shearers can shear more than 648 sheep in one day! 6 Sheep are shorn in all seasons, not just spring. 7 Shearers wear special shoes called moccasins to help them “dance” around the sheep. It’s all…

Gummy baby! Cute Kavahli, three months, shows off her beautiful smile . • Shani, Levin Lovely Lily I thoroughly enjoyed the photo shoot of homegrown actor Michael Galvin and his beautiful daughter Lily (WD, Sept 10). She is so grown up for a 12-year-old and is so very like her father – a real chip off the old block. I am sure she will achieve great success if her dad is anything to go by. Her smile would light up a room and I wish her well in whatever she chooses to do in her life. • Diana, Timaru Baby joy I am delighted that beautiful golden girl Gemma McCaw and her husband Richie are expecting! There’s no doubt this very special child will capture the hearts of Woman’s Day…