Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1907 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

It’s a girl!” are three lovely words most often heard in a delivery room, but mums-in-waiting Anika Moa and Natasha Utting have been certain of their baby’s sex ever since they found out they were expecting – and they couldn’t be happier! “When I conceived, I just knew this baby was going to be a girl,” says musician and TV presenter Anika, 39. “And for the whole pregnancy, I’ve been really in tune with her.” Even before they got official confirmation, Anika and her wife, journalist and producer Natasha, 43, were so positive, they went shopping for baby girls’ clothing. Due on March 8 or thereabouts, their daughter – who will join the couple’s three boisterous boys, Soren, four, plus seven-year-old twins Taane and Barry – is a dream come…

Ever since news broke of Brad’s new romance, his enraged ex-wife Angelina has been going to great lengths to show what a hands-on mum she is, escorting their children to public places where she can display just how doting she can be. After various shopping trips and a visit to a rock-climbing centre, the actress was last week seen ferrying daughter Zahara, 14, and 10-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox to buy school supplies in Hollywood, followed by lunch at a popular Japanese eatery. But away from the spotlight, Angelina – also mum to Maddox, 17, Pax, 15, and Shiloh, 12 – has been spending hours in a lawyer’s office with Brad, sparking speculation they’re discussing the terms of Charlize’s involvement with their six kids. A source close to Angelina claims,…

She’s celebrating her milestone 50th birthday next week – and since she has one of the most famous manes on the planet, we’re taking time out to appreciate Jennifer’s best hair moments. From the iconic Rachel cut during her time on Friends to her beachy waves of today, it seems there’s not a single look that doesn’t suit this star!…

When wearing a sequined gown, look out for snagging jewellery – and take care with fragrances as they can discolour the embellishments. Selecting separates for your big day means you can easily wear them again at a later date. This lace top would look fabulous with a pencil skirt. You don’t need to break the bank for your flower girl – there are price-friendly options at regular stores like Farmers. Up the bling factor with metallic shoes. Stockists Farmers 0800 327 637, Fuschia Boutique (09) 529 1405, Glamour Boutique 0508 GET GLAM, Hannahs 0800 426 624, Lovisa (09) 845 5141, Modes (09) 520 2730, Natalie Chan (09) 303 4930, Novo (09) 846 7828, Number One Shoes 0800 661 7463…

Honey, Pumpkin & Fig Salad with Whipped Ricotta SERVES 2 PREPARATION & COOKING 30 MINUTES 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 400g pumpkin, diced 4 small fresh figs, quartered ½ cup walnuts 160g ricotta 120g baby spinach and rocket salad mix HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1. Preheat oven grill on high. Grease and line an oven tray with baking paper. 2. Mix honey and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a bowl. Add pumpkin, toss to coat and season to taste. Spread pumpkin over lined tray and grill for 10 minutes or until golden. Add figs to the tray and gently toss to coat with…

Feeling fruity Does your loved one make you feel soft and sweet like marshmallow? Then why not create these beautiful blush-coloured treats for your special someone this Valentine’s Day? This recipe is at fresh-as.com. To help, we have two packs of Fresh As products to give away – including panna cotta, berry powder and freeze-dried fruit, valued at over $100. To enter, email your name and address to wdaynz@bauermedia.co.nz  by February 15. One entry per person. Fresh As products are available at selected supermarkets, rrp $5. What’s cooking? If you’re ready to take the next step in your relationship, a subtle approach toward sharing assets could be the gift of a kitchen appliance this Valentine’s Day. While crumbs…

Q I’ve found text messages on my teenage daughter’s phone that indicate not only is she sexually active, but she’s also sending images of herself. She’s 17 so I can’t say she’s breaking the law, but she is breaking my heart! What do I do? • Mortified Mum, Taupaki A The first rule is to listen to her, rather than lecture. It’s about securing a non-confrontational conversation with a parental game plan. Make sure that she’s safe and in a healthy relationship, but try not to jeopardise your connection with her. The best way through anything like this is to be “actively” calm and non-judgemental – don’t panic and superimpose your views, expectations or hopes for what choices you would have liked her to make. Your daughter is on the…

Q My husband is always leaving his wet towel on the floor and it drives me crazy. Every time I mention it, he says I’m nagging, yet he continues to do it. How can I get through to him that it’s lazy and messy? • Housekeeping, Waikato A Good luck with that! Two husbands and three children on, and I’m still trying. I just laugh now. QI suspect my teen daughter is getting in with the wrong crowd. How do I keep her safe? • Girl Fiends, via email A Well, you set boundaries and behave like a firm mother. Teenagers need guidance and boundaries. They will run up to the line in the sand you mark down and sometimes run over it, but two things: 1. Set expectations and…

After Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and The Theory of Everything, Felicity Jones knows how to play a strong leading lady. But for her latest flick On the Basis of Sex, it was incredibly “nerve-wracking” to step into the shoes of female legal legend Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “I definitely felt like my way in was to be as meticulous as possible and as detailed-orientated,” explains the British beauty. “It was really unusual playing someone that I love that much.” On the Basis of Sex tells the real-life story of how Ruth started out as one of the first female students admitted to Harvard Law School and went on to fight numerous landmark cases for gender parity. Felicity adds, “She wasn’t just fighting her gender and age but where she…

1 NEWS TONIGHT, WEEKNIGHTS, 10.30PM, TVNZ 1 What would your younger self think of where you are now? She would probably be pretty pleased! I remember as a child, I used to record myself reporting the news on cassette tapes. In high school, I took part in documentary competitions. Now I write and tell stories for a living. Maybe she’d be a little upset that I stopped collecting Lord of the Rings memorabilia, but on the whole, I’ve made her proud. What was the last TV show you binge-watched? I binged Atlanta after going to the Childish Gambino concert. Donald Glover is such a talented man! I may also have to revisit Game of Thrones before the new season comes out, but that’s a big commitment! What’s something on your…

PLAYING FOR KEEPS From Friday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: This Australian show is a glamorous murder-mystery set on the sidelines of professional soccer and told from the unique perspective of the real power players – the women. NEWSROOM Now on Neon Rating: Go behind the scenes at the fictional Can Television Network to follow the professional and personal challenges facing volatile cable news anchor Will McAvoy and his team. DARK HEART From Tuesday on Lightbox Rating: Haunted by the murder of his parents during a family holiday when he was 16, Detective Inspector William Wagstaffe must investigate a string of killings in London. CARMEN SANDIEGO Now on Netflix Rating: Just like she did in the computer game, Carmen travels the globe, steals from VILE (Villains’ International League of Evil) and…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Think big Aquarius, for wishes can come true under stars like these. As the sun radiates your sign, a lingering health issue should begin to improve and by the weekend, a buzzy social event might lift those spirits even higher. If getting fit is on your wish list, grab a friend and go for it this weekend! Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Passionate people will reel you in, while creative pastimes like singing and dancing should resonate. Community projects and team pursuits might also appeal, with your desire to help and support others growing stronger. Don’t be played for a fool on the financial front, though. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 What a social butterfly you can be! As Venus amplifies your…

BLAKE LIVELY Ryan Reynolds gave Blake this 12-carat, $3.6 million beauty. MARIAH CAREY The singer didn’t return this $10 million whopper to ex James Packer. DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE Kate wears Princess Diana’s stunning 12-carat sapphire. JENNIFER LOPEZ J.Lo received a pretty pink ring from Ben Affleck back in 2002. AMAL CLOONEY By George, Amal’s $1 million diamond fits like a dream. EVA LONGORIA José Bastón popped this huge ruby on the actress’ finger. KIM KARDASHIAN WEST Kanye West went all out with this $8 million stunner. JADA PINKETT SMITH Will Smith’s wife doesn’t seem weighed down by her 12-carat rock.…

Until now, birth arrangements for royal babies have been strictly controlled by palace-approved doctors, age-old traditions and a firm veil of silence. But the Duchess of Sussex – who’s believed to be carrying twins – is ripping up the rule book when it comes to the arrival of her future heirs, and while she and Prince Harry are excitedly telling friends how they’ll welcome their little ones into the world, eyebrows have been raised over their very modern approach. “Meghan is determined to do things as naturally as possible,” tells our insider. “She wants a hypno birth and has been reading a book called The Mongan Method to prepare herself. She’s being mentored by a natural-birth tutor and is very keen on the idea of a water birth with no…

When reality TV sweethearts Art Green and Matilda Rice received the keys to their first house, two things hit home for the proud new property owners. First was the shock of owing a significant sum of money to the bank, but this was quickly followed by a far more exciting revelation – they were finally ready to start their family! ‘From the moment we moved in, we both got such a warm, fuzzy feeling. It felt like home’ “Art and I always knew that one day we wanted to be parents, but it never felt real until now,” beams Matilda as she and her hubby-to-be invite Woman’s Day into their Warkworth home, an hour’s drive north of Auckland. “With our wedding so close, becoming homeowners is like a final piece…

Brooke Shields is sitting in a New York photo studio, eating lunch and talking about menopause. “I’ll take anything as long as I don’t have to have one of these hot flashes,” she grimaces. “I so cannot handle those.” Mention menopause and most actresses would head for the door, but Brooke has no filter. The mum-of-two will talk about almost anything, whether it’s alcoholism or fertility. “The first mourning that I went through was realising I wasn’t going to have any more children,” she says. “That threw me.” The actress is also funny, demonstrating the same self-deprecating humour that made her a hit on ’90s sitcom Suddenly Susan. And she’s still got the luminous complexion, that lion’s mane of hair and those grey-green eyes set wide under bushy brows. At…

Make-up maestro and L’Oréal Paris Make-up Director Lisa created our beautiful bride’s look. Find out how below. Make-up FACE 1 Prep skin with a hydrating primer. 2 Apply a sheer foundation with a satin/glow finish lightly over your face. 3 Dab on a lightweight cream concealer two to three shades lighter than the base colour under eyes. Blend it down to create a triangle highlight, from the side of your nose to the outer eye corner, then down the bridge of the nose, middle of chin and centre of forehead. 4 Sweep bronzer along the base of the cheekbone, building depth for a subtle contour. 5 Finish with a flush of colour to the apples of the cheeks using a coral or peach blush. EYES…

Breakfast Salad with Poached Egg & Kale Pesto SERVES 2 PREPARATION & COOKING 25 MINUTES ¾ cup firmly packed baby leaves (see tip) 100g Brussels sprouts, thinly shaved 1 cup sprout mix 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1½ tablespoons avocado oil 1 teaspoon raw honey 4 eggs 1 tablespoon white vinegar ½ medium avocado, thinly sliced KALE PESTO 1/3 cup dry-roasted almonds 1/3 cup roasted cashews 2 small garlic cloves 2 cups baby kale, coarsely chopped ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar ¼ cup finely grated parmesan 1. KALE PESTO. Pulse nuts and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add kale, oil and vinegar, pulsing to a fine paste. Add parmesan, season with…

Fresh Pasta with Spinach & Prosciutto MAKES 4 PREPARATION 45 MINUTES (PLUS RESTING) COOKING 10 MINUTES 22/3 cups plain flour, plus extra for dusting pinch of salt 4 eggs SPINACH & PROSCIUTTO 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 slices prosciutto, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 300g baby spinach leaves 300ml tub cream ½ cup parmesan, grated, plus extra shaved to serve 1. Place flour and salt into a food processor. With motor running, add eggs one at a time. Process until dough is elastic and firm. 2. Alternatively, sift flour and salt onto a clean surface. Make a well and add eggs. Using your hands, gradually incorporate flour to form a soft dough. 3. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes or until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap…

Did you know that certain nutrients in foods can help improve sexual performance? And it’s not just champagne and oysters, although they definitely work! According to dietitian Robbie Clark – co-founder of thehealthclinic.com.au – testosterone boosts sexual desire in both genders. While you don’t get the hormone straight from food, some items contain micronutrients that affect testosterone production. Add these items to your shopping trolley now! 1 Meat Lamb and grass-fed beef (as well as eggs, dairy, nuts and beans) are protein-rich foods containing arginine, an amino acid that serves as a building block of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps arteries and blood vessels relax, improving blood circulation, which means optimal testosterone transport as well as sexual performance. Think of it as nature’s Viagra! 2 Green vegetables Kale, broccoli and…

The Ginger and I celebrate our wedding anniversary around this time of year, so I must say that by the time we get to Valentine’s Day, I have very little romance left in me. For him, anyway. It’s pretty much back to the usual “you’re OK and it all works quite well, doesn’t it?”, which probably isn’t going to make it on to a greeting card any time soon. So there won’t be any champagne and chocolates at our place this year. That New Year diet is having trouble sticking, for one. But I am still a fan of publicly avowing your love for someone, so in 2019, I’m going to publicly avow it for someone else. Or someones else. Because a romantic partner is all very well and good,…

I love Jack Russells, especially my Scrumbles, who doesn’t seem to know he’s a dog at all. He doesn’t hunt for rats or yap at anything other than the occasional dog on TV. I don’t know what he thinks he is, but he looks more like a sea monster mixed with a Muppet, mixed with a teddy bear. He’s wire-haired and got something in him that makes his coat keep growing! He’s like a hair-growing machine. By the time summer comes along, he looks like a wet antique floor mop, mixed with a lump of stray seaweed. He gets so nervous around haircuts and grooming equipment that the big marshmallow part of me doesn’t want to upset him by having him clipped. I’m an idiot and didn’t realise you need…

VALENTINE’S DAY Now on Netflix It came out almost a decade ago, but this romantic flick is a favourite. It follows a series of linked love stories and boasts a slew of big names, including Jennifer Garner and Ashton Kutcher. MY PERFECT ROMANCE Netflix Set on Valentine’s Day, this movie sees a programme developer create a dating algorithm. Somehow, though, she winds up being a guinea pig to see how it works. Be warned – it’s a cheesy one! FIFTY SHADES FREED Neon If it’s a steamy evening you’re after, the third and final instalment of the Fifty Shades series is available to stream. This time, Ana and Christian face more threats to their relationship. FREE REIN: VALENTINE’S DAY Netflix Two successful seasons of the series have screened and now…

Wonderful wedding We have been hearing about the rugby-playing Barrett brothers one after the other for years. How wonderful it was to see the lovely photos of Beauden and Hannah’s big day (WD, Jan 28). Woman’s Day is one publication that is first with the news – I have been a subscriber for over a decade. It is so nice to read amazing homegrown stories. Now I look forward to hearing baby news! • Lin, Auckland Picture perfect What an absolutely glorious write-up on Beauden and Hannah’s wedding. The photos were magnificent and the day looked fantastic. The frock was beautiful, as was the bride. Don’t they look so in love? I do wish them every happiness in the years ahead. • Pauline, Whanganui Royal rest I agree with Lynn…

Nicole Kidman’s little girls are growing up! We spotted the Aussie actress and her daughters, Sunday, 10, and Faith, eight, as they joined dad Keith Urban, 51, outside a Sydney church last week. “We have a strong faith in our family,” says Nicole, 51, who converted back to Catholicism after splitting from Scientology bigwig Tom Cruise in 2001. “I’m trying to give my children some sort of moral code as they grow up – that’s very important to me – but I’m also open to having them make up their own choices.” Nicole and Tom’s adopted kids, Bella, 26, and Connor, 24, are still devout Scientologists, but she shrugs, “They’ve made choices to be Scientologists and as a mother, it’s my job to love them.”…

No dad bod here! Just days before he became a father for the third time, Dan Carter was looking mighty fine as he cooled off at an Auckland beach with his boys and a furry friend. The All Blacks legend, 36, splashed in the waves with his sons Marco, five, and Fox, three, plus the family’s new pooch, a Swedish Vallhund called Herbie. Usually based in Kobe, Japan, while the rest of his family remains in Aotearoa, Dan is on an extended break from his Kobelco Steelers rugby club due to the birth of his and Olympic hockey star Honor’s son Rocco George. “We are so grateful and couldn’t be happier,” he says of the newborn. “Love being home with my boys for summer.”…

There’s a whole lot of love in this week’s Woman’s Day as we celebrate the schmaltziest day of the year – Valentine’s Day. Yes, I know a lot of people argue the February 14 celebration is just commercial twaddle, but I for one am a big softie for romance and enjoy pulling together our annual Love Issue, full of hearts, roses and kisses. Our cover stars Anika Moa and Natasha Utting’s love story is familiar to many readers. We’ve shared the happiest big moments in their relationship – when they fell in love, the birth of baby Soren, their wonderful wedding and the blending of their family of five. A mum to three boys, Anika has always told us she wanted to carry a child herself – and our hearts…

Just weeks after Brad Pitt and Charlize Theron’s secret romance was finally revealed, the couple are already taking the next step in their relationship, with the actor moving into his new love’s house and even joining her on a romantic trip to her native South Africa! “Brad and Charlize live close to each other in Los Angeles, which has been the perfect way for them to meet up in private,” reveals an insider, speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day. “They’ve been visiting each other’s homes for romantic dinner dates away from the spotlight, but Brad is at Charlize’s place so often that it’s as if he’s living there. “He stays over every chance he gets and keeps a lot of his stuff there. That’s a sure sign that he’s committed to…

Soon after Georgia Otene first met Beulah Koale, while jogging Auckland’s annual Round the Bays fun run in 2013, she told the former Shortland Street actor, “When we get married, I want my poppa to marry us.” Even back then, she knew they were perfectly in step. Sadly, Georgia’s grandfather, Reverend Edwin Rogers, passed away in August last year, but his presence is keenly felt as the Hawaiian-based pair prepare to tie the knot at Kauri Bay Boomrock, a scenic farm overlooking Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. Green and white flowers, like the ones on Edwin’s casket, are everywhere and as Georgia, 24, gets ready to marry her soulmate, a fantail flies into the lodge, where it lingers for the next two hours. The bride tells, “It was hopping around and looking…

He’s not yet 20, but Brooklyn Beckham has an eye for older women – and his parents are not amused! News broke last week that the 19-year-old aspiring photographer once had a secret fling with sexy songstress Rita Ora, 28, and when David and Victoria found out, they hit the roof. “Posh saw a couple of texts they’d been sending,” reports a source close to the Beckham clan. “She didn’t want her boy being led astray and didn’t want them partying together. David was pretty furious too. They made it clear they didn’t approve.” In fact, the A-list couple were so concerned about their eldest son’s ardour for Rita – who has previously dated Rob Kardashian, Cara Delevingne, Bruno Mars and Calvin Harris – they banned the teenager from seeing…

This weekend, I’m looking forward to a romantic dinner cooked for me by my boyfriend of two years, Patrick. When I get to his house, the table will be laid, candles will be lit and my favourite flowers, freesias, will be on the table. He recently told me over one such dinner, “You’re not in my world, Maria – you are my world.” ‘ We were living amicably as brother and sister ’ We always end the evening by going to bed together. Forgive me if I seem to be sharing a little too much. The truth is, I still can’t believe my good luck in finally having found happiness. At 62, I’m enjoying a sexually fulfilling relationship for the first time and it is wonderfully liberating. At an age…

SERVES 12 PREPARATION 45 MINUTES COOKING 25 MINUTES 125g butter, softened 1½ cups caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1½ cups plain flour 2 tablespoons cornflour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon rose pink food colouring 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup flaked coconut FROSTING 250g cream cheese, softened 250g mascarpone 1 cup icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1¼ cups thickened cream 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line 2 x 22cm round cake pans. 2. In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla together until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Transfer to a large bowl. 3. Fold in sifted combined flours and cocoa alternately…

Coconut Black Rice Bowls SKILL: Easy PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 30 minutes SERVES: 6 1 cup black rice 1L So Good™ Almond & Coconut Milk Unsweetened 400g can reduced fat coconut milk 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1. Cover black rice with water and stand overnight. Rinse and drain. 2. Place soaked rice and So Good™ Coconut Milk in a saucepan. Bring mixture to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring every few minutes until liquid is absorbed. 3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a further 10 minutes. 4. Serve garnished with fruits of your choice. TIPS: • Serve hot or cold for a great summer breakfast idea. • Black rice is readily available at your…

No matter what stage of life you’re at, all relationships take work. And whether they end in tears or last forever can depend on many different things. But there’s no doubt that our own actions play a vital role. Maintaining a healthy relationship is a bit like tending a garden – you reap what you sow. The more love we put in, the more we get out. SEE THE VALUE Many relationships evolve and change over time, and some simply run their course. If a romance doesn’t work out, try to avoid seeing it as a failure. Remember that we all learn as we go along, so try to let go and enjoy the journey. LOOK IN THE MIRROR The biggest thing you can do for your relationship is to…

As another Valentine’s Day rolls around with all the usual hype, and imagery of love hearts, red balloons, roses and schmaltzy cards, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Love is not all roses and chocolates. It’s actually the stuff furthest from all that. It’s someone rubbing your back when you’re sick, it’s someone watching you ugly cry as they pass the tissues and reassure you all will be OK, and it’s making unannounced cups of tea for each other or letting someone sleep while you get up to the baby. These things aren’t the most marketable – I haven’t seen a Hallmark card this Valentine’s showing someone vomiting into a toilet while their partner strokes their back. Opportunity missed! We need to put less focus on what the marketers are…

Is there anything more romantic than cuddling up with your honey on a train trip? The good news is you don’t need to go to Paris or Rome – you can head to Greymouth on our very own coast-to-coaster. 1 All aboard The Ginger and I started our journey in Christchurch after a night in a superlative bed at the Novotel Cathedral Square. Don’t go out partying – you need to be at the railway station at least half an hour before the 8.15am departure. And don’t go looking for a massive historic railway station – there isn’t one. Instead, head for the modern structure tucked behind the Bunnings in Addington. We got there super-early and when we asked the lovely man checking us in if he knew of a…

DUMPLIN’, NOW ON NETFLIX Walking through a bookstore on the way to meet a friend, Danielle Macdonald saw a novel out of the corner of her eye. The jacket featured a simple illustration of a full-figured blonde woman striking a diva pose in a red dress. “I stopped and turned, and was like, ‘Why does that kind of look like me?’” the Los Angeles-based Australian actress tells Woman’s Day. “And so I read the back cover and was like, ‘Oh, yeah – I need to read this immediately.’” Two years later, Danielle is the woman on the book cover. She plays body-positive but life-insecure Willowdean Dickson in Dumplin’, the Netflix movie on Julie Murphy’s best-selling young-adult romance. As Willowdean mourns the passing of her beloved Aunt Lucy, the teenager struggles…

In Elisabeth Norebäck’s Tell Me You’re Mine (Allen & Unwin, rrp $32.99), Stella turns away for only a second before her baby vanishes. Though little Alice’s body is never found, she is assumed to have drowned – but Stella never extinguishes hope that somewhere, somehow, Alice is still alive. Over 20 years pass since that fateful day, and Stella is now happily married and a successful therapist. But when a new patient walks into her office, her world crumbles. The young woman introduces herself as Isabelle, but Stella is convinced she’s Alice. This is a story of guilt, grief, and the delicate balance between love and obsession.…