Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1908 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Just when work was back in its regular rhythm and the kids were settled at school, Waitangi Day fell on a Wednesday and threw us all totally out of kilter last week. I spent the morning thinking it was a Saturday and wondering why our printer hadn’t delivered my early Woman’s Day to check – before remembering we hadn’t actually finished the magazine! And I freaked out and told nine-year-old Darcy to get his tennis gear together for his lesson, before realising again the weekend wasn’t actually upon us. I was constantly muddled. Perhaps the fact we held an afternoon party on a Wednesday added to the confusion. We’ve met an amazing bunch of people on our New Year camping holidays in the Coromandel over the past two years, and…

Kate wasn’t shy during a game of show-and-tell last week! Visiting a school in North London, the mum-of-three pulled out a picture and said, “This is a photo of my family. These are my children and this is my husband ... We like playing outside together and spending lots of time together. And that makes me feel very happy.” Looking striking in a $1600 green Eponine dress, Kate, 37, visited the school to promote Children’s Mental Health Week and she also watched pupils keeping fit by doing a “daily mile” in the playground. The duchess, mum to Prince George, five, Princess Charlotte, three, and Prince Louis, nine months, took time to pat the school dog, a cockapoo called Herbie, and joined in with a lesson on diet, revealing that Charlotte…

With babies on the brain and her biological clock ticking, Jules Robinson had just one hope when she applied to go on MAFS – that the experts would match her with the future father of her children. Now, having fallen head over heels for former pro cricketer Cameron Merchant, her dreams of motherhood might finally be coming true. Since their wedding, which was filmed last September, we’re told the couple have been living together in her Sydney apartment – and friends are convinced there’s already a little one on the way! Jules, 36, couldn’t keep her hands off her stomach as she joined Cam, 34, on a recent shopping trip and a neighbour has spoken about a “definite baby bump”, adding, “She’s been glowing. We’re so happy for them!” Adding…

EDEN DIX 22, PROMOTIONS, PAUANUI This blonde social media influencer has big dreams for the prize money. “I’d give some to my family, travel with the man I hopefully meet on the show and put some towards starting my own fashion business,” Eden tells. Cheeky, confident and aware of her best angles, she’s looking for someone who’ll laugh at her jokes. The avid gamer, who is friends with DJ Joshua Fanks from season one, adds, “I’m not into someone who lies or cheats, but somehow I always get stuck in the middle of drama.” Her desert island essentials? “My dog Mak, a surfboard and a bikini.” ROSIE GRANT 22, STUDENT, AUCKLAND With an IQ of over 130, this half-Bhutanese former model has brains and exotic beauty, but she’s cautious when…

For years, John “Cocksy” Cocks was a regular on our TV sets, the affable fix-it man and voice of reason on drama-filled reality shows. A humble, down-to-earth bloke who dished out expert reno advice, his world was rocked with a shock terminal kidney cancer diagnosis in 2016. Following a long battle with the killer disease, which had spread to his lungs and spine, the nation’s favourite handyman died last week, aged just 52, surrounded by family at his home on the Coromandel Peninsula. After being given just two years to live, Cocksy revealed the terminal diagnosis had taught him to relish every moment and he wasted no time fulfilling a bucket list, which included marrying his partner Dana Coote, 46, in a romantic beachfront wedding in 2017. In one of…

Lamb, Haloumi & Kale Salad with Chimichurri Dressing SERVES 6 PREPARATION & COOKING 40 MINUTES 600g lamb rump steaks, trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 cups kale leaves, thickly sliced 250g haloumi, thickly sliced 2 small tomatoes, seeded, thinly sliced 200g combo of sprouts CHIMICHURRI DRESSING 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1. CHIMICHURRI DRESSING. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste. 2. Cook lamb on a heated oiled grill plate (or barbecue) for 4 minutes each side until cooked as desired. Transfer to a plate. Cover tightly with foil and rest for 5…

The dry horrors If you have severely dry skin, no doubt you’re always on the lookout for products that promise hydration for relief. But you need more than that. The complaint calls for proactive nourishment and skin protection to repair the skin’s barrier. Dry skin is more susceptible to sensitivity and premature ageing, so products like Dermalogica’s new Intensive Moisture Balance, $136, help to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. Screen test If you spend a lot of time staring at screens, the gorgeous new PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation, $30, has been developed with you in mind. Designed to be an extension of your skincare routine, it contains the antioxidant, anti-pollutant power of vitamin E, plus anti-blue-light ingredients to help protect skin from environmental stressors. Stars love…

As I reflect on the last eight weeks since I became a mum, amid the exhaustion and fierce love I have felt, the most overwhelming feeling has been a huge sense of gratitude. Besides the encouraging support of my husband, my family, my friends and even people we’ve never met, I have felt extremely grateful for my midwife – and all the midwives in our country. I sit here with such immense appreciation for the safe delivery of our girl Charlotte Rose and for the way I was cared for like a dear friend. At every single appointment, I was greeted with the same warm smile and compassion – despite the fact my midwife had often been up all night, helping bring another new life into the world. It’s the…

We may be enjoying the warm summer months now, but if you’re thinking about renovating, remember to future-proof for when the weather isn’t so good. Anyone who’s ever lived in a cold, draughty or mouldy and damp home will know how miserable winter can be. Blasting the heating will not necessarily solve the problem if your home is not properly insulated. You may as well be burning money in your efforts to keep warm and dry. Winter power bills can be horrendous and your health can suffer from living in a cold, damp home. So if you plan on renovating, don’t just think about fabric swatches and paint. Make sure you factor in energy efficiency with proper insulation and double-glazing. You’ll not only save money on those power bills, but…

I’m sure I’m not the only person transfixed by the phenomenon of tiny Japanese “organisation consultant” Marie Kondo. She’s sold millions of books advising the slatternly among us how to fold things up and biff things out, and now she has her own show on Netflix, Tidying Up. You can tell just by looking at her that Marie’s a person who knows where to put things. Her preppy clothes are immaculate, her make-up flawless and even her hair knows to not have one strand out of place. As a tall person with a frizzy mop who wears clothes often scooped out of the tragically neglected hand-washing pile, I bow to her perfection. Obviously, I was in the moment the TV show dropped and watched tiny wee Marie arrive on the…

Love is the centre of everything. Love for family, love for life or love for that special someone. Love can be euphoric and completely awful when it’s unrequited, but all in all, love is lovely! Perhaps this is why Valentine’s Day makes me feel terribly uncomfortable. I feel it makes love like a test that has no right answers, but loads of wrong ones. The American: He was the nicest guy. He was sweet, kind and caring. He really adored me and I kind of liked him. On Valentine’s Day, he gave me a very large teddy bear that wouldn’t fit through the door of my campus room and a necklace made to look like diamonds, but actually made from glass and purchased from a dime store. If I had…

For most parents, the idea of taking their child to work seems sweet – your co-workers think they’re cute and take a photo, then you go home. But for Keira Knightley, when your office involves a major movie set and you have hundreds of co-workers, it can be an overwhelming proposition. Yet the Oscar nominee still took her three-year-old daughter Edie to the set of her latest film, Colette. “There was a safe place on set that Edie could come to for half an hour so I could be with her,” Keira explains. Helping make sure the actress got this precious time with her daughter was Keira’s husband, English musician James Righton, 35. “He’s been amazing and he’s been travelling with me since we had Edie,” the 33-year-old says. “He’s…

THE BOLD TYPE Now on Neon  Rating: ★★★★ Dubbed the new Sex and the City, this show follows three spirited young characters who work for a glossy women’s magazine in New York City. THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY From Friday on Netflix  Rating: ★★★★★ A dysfunctional family of superheroes comes together to solve the mystery surrounding their father’s death, the threat of the apocalypse and more. BLACK MONDAY From Friday on Neon  Rating: ★★★ Discover the story of how a group of outsiders took on the blue-blood, old boys’ club of Wall Street and crashed the world’s largest financial system. RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE From Friday on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: ★★★★ Get ready for new episodes of the Emmy-winning reality series following larger-than-life personality RuPaul in the search for America’s biggest drag superstars.…

Rosella Postorino’s novel At the Wolf’s Table(Simon & Schuster, rrp $35) is inspired by a true story. In 1943, Rosa Sauer’s parents are gone and her husband Gregor is far away, fighting on the front lines. Impoverished and alone in war-torn Berlin, she makes the fateful decision to seek refuge with her in-laws in the countryside. But one morning, the SS arrives to inform her she has been conscripted as one of Hitler’s food tasters. Twice a day, Rosa and nine other women must go to his secret headquarters to try his meals before he does. After each meal, they must wait an hour to see if they will die. As the war escalates, it becomes increasingly clear that Rosa and everyone she knows are on the wrong side of…

Milla Jovovich She’s looking a long way from Resident Evil in this stunning metallic Prada creation. Alessandra Ambrosio Channelling her inner sex bomb, the model puts on a peep show in a cut-out Lena Berisha gown. Karolina Kurkova In a lovely change of pace, the Czech cutie opts for bold colour and a fluid silhouette in Oscar de la Renta. Candice Swanepoel All wrapped up in an oversized bow, the South African beauty’s ravishing in Rasario. Winnie Harlow Bow down to your queen! The Canadian’s a showstopper in a regal-styled gown from Marchesa. Kourtney Kardashian The oldest Kardashian sister is keeping up with sister Kim in a form-fitting Versace number. Kim Kardashian-West One step away from a wardrobe malfunction, the reality royal is eye-popping in vintage Versace. Heidi Klum Sometimes…

When Prince Harry first laid eyes on his future wife, now the Duchess of Sussex, the smitten royal thought he’d finally found his fairytale ending. But as they approach their first wedding anniversary, the 34-year-old appears to be trapped in a spiralling nightmare as the woman he loves clashes with virtually everyone around them. And with just two months until the birth of their first child – or twins as predicted – palace officials are panicked by what they see as an escalating crisis, with a miserable Harry caught right in the middle. “Harry’s feeling increasingly torn as Meghan continues to push every possible royal boundary,” a royal insider tells Woman’s Day. “It’s putting an immense amount of pressure not only on their marriage, but on Harry’s relationship with the…

As unlucky-in-love Jennifer Lawrence lurched from one high-profile breakup to another, she began to fear she would never find The One – but that all changed when she stopped dating celebrity A-listers. A source close to the Hunger Games star tells Woman’s Day that Jennifer has been “on cloud nine” since her engagement to New York art gallery director Cooke Maroney and is already planning her big day, which is likely to include close friends Emma Stone, Amy Schumer, Taylor Swift and Adele. “Jen’s promised she won’t make them be bridesmaids as she can’t stand the idea of forcing her friends to wear a dress they hate – but Adele is under strict instructions to sing!” The 28-year-old actress, who has been dating Cooke, 34, for just eight months, confirmed…

She’s already been branded the villain of this season of Married at First Sight Australia, but name-calling doesn’t bother young bride Jessika Power – she’s faced far greater challenges in her 26 years and it’s given her perspective. Just 18 months ago, the Perth model was smitten with her muscular, tattooed boyfriend called Eddy. A family friend reveals, “They’d only been dating for about 10 weeks, but they fell for each other very quickly and would drop the L-word regularly. Eddy, particularly, was really in love with Jess and acted like a puppy dog around her.” However, the 28-year-old had been in and out of jail for petty crimes for most of his adult life after being raised in a violent home environment, and when Eddy started hanging around a…

Growing up with a silver spoon in her mouth as the heiress to a television mogul, the good life was handed to Tori Spelling on a plate. But after inheriting “just” $1.47 million from her famous father, TV and film producer Aaron, the big-spending blonde has struggled to curb her extravagant desires. As the former Beverly Hills, 90210 star catapulted to fame, her relationship with her dad became strained. When he died in 2006, leaving her with a tiny fraction of his wealth, it was a rude awakening for Tori, who grew up in the $291 million Spelling Manor – which includes three rooms entirely dedicated to gift-wrapping, a bowling alley and a screening room! But the 45-year-old’s late father and his wife Candy knew that their daughter was too…

Last year, Lyn Webster made a drastic move to prove she could save money. Scared she might lose the dairy farm she’d worked so hard to keep afloat, the penny-pinching grandmother wrote down a seemingly impossible goal – to live on a grocery budget of just $1000 for the year. It meant sacrificing her favourite treats like chocolate and wine, trading food with friends and neighbours, foraging from the land and having to become very, very creative. But now, at the end of her successful 12-month mission, Lyn is determined to never visit a supermarket again. “I called it the $1KYGS challenge – $1000 a Year Grocery Shopping – and it wasn’t hard at all. It’s been so positive,” beams the Kaitaia mother-of-two, 52, who was previously spending $300 a…

Choc Hazelnut Mini Pavlovas MAKES 8 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) COOKING 35 MINUTES 4 egg whites 1 cup caster sugar 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 teaspoon white vinegar 50g dark chocolate, melted, cooled, plus extra chopped to serve 300ml thickened cream 1 tablespoon icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Raspberries, hazelnuts to serve 1. Preheat oven to slow, 150°C. Line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2. In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites to soft peaks. 3. Add caster sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture is thick and glossy. Beat in cornflour and white vinegar. Dollop 8 rounds of meringue onto trays with a large metal spoon. 4. Use the back of a spoon to spread into 10cm nests with a small…

Three whirlwind months of dating, three precious gems and three weddings … Mike and Janine’s love story is a true continental fairytale. After meeting on a tour bus in Europe – she the tour manager, he the driver – they both instantly knew they’d found The One. Fast forward just three short months and Mike dropped to one knee, asking Janine to marry him. “He didn’t expect me to say yes!” she laughs. “It was very spur of the moment and romantic, but that’s us. He once drove 15 hours from Switzerland to London just to spend one night with me.” “It was 16 and a half,” corrects Mike, grinning. Janine then travelled with Mike to his native Ireland to tell his family the happy news. “We told them just…

1 Sleep it off Some believe that if you sleep less, you get a bigger waistline thanks to hormones encouraging sugar and fat cravings. New research indicates that shorter sleepers simply have a slower metabolism. Great sleep will leave you refreshed and a nighttime supplement with metabolism-boosting amino acids, superfoods and vitamins could help towards losing that tummy fat. 2 Play hunger games Those first pangs that drive you to snack are usually nothing to do with hunger at all. Those growls are down to dehydration. At the first rumble, rehydrate with water or better yet, herbal tea. Look for one with cinnamon or the herb gymnema in the mix – both control blood sugar and, in turn, those cravings. 3 Pamper your bugs Take a probiotic daily to encourage…

Healthy teeth are a good reason to smile – and no-one knows this better than Bailey Parata, a Plunket Kaiawhina (Maori Health Worker). “Oral health is such an important factor in children’s lifelong health and wellbeing,” says Bailey. “I love the privilege of connecting with whanau and supporting them on their parenting journey, and the opportunity my job provides to help empower them to raise their child in a positive environment.” Plunket has worked in partnership with Colgate and the New Zealand Dental Association since 2007, with a collaborative aim to promote good oral health for all New Zealand children and establish healthy oral hygiene habits from an early age. Colgate provides a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste to every new Plunket baby at their five-month visit and again at their…

There’s something lovely about siblings and I say this because I notice a wee trend creeping back in among my younger friends to opt for larger families again. It used to be that for working parents struggling to make their way in the world, two kids felt like plenty, one apiece, easy to travel with and easy to manage. As one of three kids, I always wanted three – it felt like a “proper” family to me. But as my three got older and busier, and we blended our family to a total of five kids, I began sending out warning signals suggesting that the breeders amongst us maybe think about a cosy twosome when it comes to kids. Obviously, it’s not a choice for everybody and I absolutely acknowledge…

What are your top films to watch with loved ones? Movies I love to watch with someone special are Taika Waititi comedies. I’ve been introducing my English hubby-to-be to the Kiwi sense of humour through Boy, What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Do you have an all-time favourite? My favourite movie of all time remains The Wizard of Oz. We had taped it off the TV and missed the beginning, so it began from the moment Dorothy’s house fell on the Wicked Witch of the East. When I saw it again years later from the start, the storyline finally fell into place and I loved it even more! Did you have a childhood favourite? When I wasn’t watching The Wizard of Oz, I was watching…

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As the unrelentingl y negative headlines about Meghan continue to swirl, the palace has taken remarka ble measures to put Harry’s wife in a positi ve light. Five friends and former collea gues of the duchess were given permission to speak anonymously to People magazine in the US about the Meghan they know and love – and they paint a very different picture to her “Duchess Difficult” portrayal in the media. The intervie ws reveal that those close to the former Suits star call her Meg and the y universally describe her as w arm, thoughtful, generous and kind, with one pal telling how the duc hess keeps boxes of gloves at her Kensington P alace cottage to give to guards on chilly days. Another longtime pal reveals Meghan and…

Playboy extraordinaire Leonardo DiCaprio is set to say goodbye to his little black book! A source close to the Revenant heart-throb has revealed that the renowned ladies’ man has popped the question to his 21-year-old girlfriend Camila Morrone. “It was seeing his close pal Bradley Cooper settle down that spurred Leo on to make the commitment,” the source tells Woman’s Day. “He got down on one knee on a beach in Thailand after a day of jet skiing to propose and presented her with a $3.7 million rock.” We’re told that the Oscar winner, who’s been dating the Argentinian model for a year, first asked for permission from Camila’s dad Maximo and stepfather Al Pacino. “Leo’s been anti-marriage for years, but after meeting Camila, everything changed,” spills our source. “Camila…

He moaned that his new bride Jessika was “always on her phone” and snapping selfies while they were on their honeymoon in Queensland, but it appears Mick Gould didn’t know the half of what his new wife was really getting up to! Woman’s Day has learnt that as she and Mick, 31, were white water rafting and eating brunch by the pool, behind the scenes, Jessika was actually messaging one of her ex-boyfriends! “They were texting each other back and forth during the entire filming process, even as early as the wedding night,” reveals a well-placed source. “Jess was telling him how much she missed him and that she’d made a huge mistake. She was begging for him to take her back.” Jessika has admitted Mick, a farmer from Gympie,…

Mayer Ili may be the New Zealand Breakers’ tiniest fan, but it didn’t stop the blue-eyed bub from intercepting dad Shea Ili’s basketball game against the Perth Wildcats with her alarming arrival. Seven-week-old Mayer surprised her point-guard dad and adoring mum Morgan with an early birth after an ultrasound showed she was measuring three weeks behind her expected size. “I went to a scan while Shea was training for a Breakers game he was flying to the next day and started freaking out,” tells Morgan, 24, who discovered she was pregnant while her hubby was at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast last year. “The person doing it kept going in and out of the room but not telling me why. I was worried something was wrong.” After an…

Single mum Deborah Winefield knows she’s living on borrowed time. In November 2017, almost a year after first visiting her GP complaining of abnormal bleeding and back pain, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer and told she had less than 12 months to live. The 46-year-old was devastated. And she was angry. Deborah had been to see her doctor numerous times in the months before a specialist finally referred her for a biopsy that would reveal she had late-stage endometrial stromal sarcoma – a very rare form of uterine cancer that had metastasised to her lungs. Struggling to keep up with mortgage repayments and wanting to help her son Kaleb, 20, with university fees, South Islander Deborah had been working two jobs – a full-time admin role and night shifts…

• Add up how much you are really spending on groceries per week. • Set a reasonable limit for your • Stay family out of and the stick supermark to it. et. • Set up a buying consortium with friends for wholesale/ bulk items and share the goods using recycled containers. • Grow the best garden you can – even in small pots on a balcony. • Never turn down free food, and forage for free stuff like dandelion, onion weed and watercress. • Don’t waste anything – use all parts of your fruit and veges – and use the freezer wisely. • Make your own bread, pizza bases, biscuits and crackers. • Most importantly, before buying, ask, “Do I really need it?” If the answer is yes, then ask,…

RED LIPSTICK “Crimson, berry or oxblood lips always feel so rich and festive,” Allan says of the sexy scarlet he applied on Sarah Hyland. Get the look with YSL Volupté Plump-in-Colour in Lunatic Red, $66. VINYL POUT For a perfectly saturated mouth à la Jenna Dewan, the pro suggests cleaning up any smudges with a bit of concealer. Tidy up with Covergirl Vitalist Healthy Concealer Pen, $17.99. GLITTER EYES Pro tip: A very thin layer of eyelash glue will keep sparkles in place, like these on model Lydia Hearst’s lids. Glam by Manicare Eyelash Adhesive, $5.99, is an affordable option that will do the trick. FULL BROWS Add instant definition to any look with feathered, filled-in arches like those created for actress Sabrina Carpenter. Use an eyebrow brush with DB…

GO STEADY! “Take the first five minutes slow to allow the blood to flow around your body and get muscles warm,” advises Lizzie. “Just 30 minutes a day, five days a week, is all it takes to lower stress, increase energy levels and improve overall health. If you can’t find 30 minutes, break it up into bite-size chunks, taking a five-minute walk when you can. Try after meals to help aid with digestion.” KEEP UPRIGHT “As you start to tire, on hills and stairs especially, it’s tempting to pitch forward, leading with your head,” says Lizzie. “This posture can cause backache and imbalances in the body, so try to maintain an upright position, with your stomach muscles slightly engaged and shoulders relaxed. This way, you’ll feel like you could walk…

TWICE AS NICE Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste — the NZDA recommends all toothpastes, including ‘natural’ toothpastes, contain at least 1000ppm fluoride, in line with New Zealand Guidelines for the Use of Fluorides. FIVE STEPS TO GOOD ORAL HEALTH Tooth decay is easy to prevent by following these five steps to good oral health, says Kaiawhina Bailey: • Brush twice a day • Use fluoride toothpaste • Have regular dental check-ups • Lift the lip every month to check for signs of tooth decay • Choose healthy foods and drinks…

ACTIVE INTENT Look great while you sweat thanks to super-slick activewear that fits like a glove and does the trick when it comes to performance. From bold stripes to low-key hues and breathable fabrics, great workout gear is a must. 1. Canterbury shorts, $44.99. 2. Superfit stripe print tee, $49.99. 3. Champion tee, $49.99. All available at Farmers. OUTDOOR FUN Summer means sunshine sports – think riding scooters and scoring lots of sixes with a game of backyard cricket. Top off the fun with some bubbly mischief to really get the party started. 1. MADD Kick Pro stunt scooter, $169. 2. Sports jumbo cricket set, $29.99. 3. Gazillion Tornado bubble machine, $29.99. All available at Farmers. THE BIG SPLASH Whether you’re headed for a swim at the beach or a…

Q Our neighbour frequently yells at her husband and daughter. Not “normal” yelling – she is one angry woman! The yelling is usually directed at her husband (about things like not cleaning the oven properly or not asking his mum to babysit), but someone said to me because a kid is involved, I should call the authorities and dob her in. What should I do? • Girl Next Door, Southland A Well, it can’t bloody hurt. Yes, call them. Don’t think, “It’s none of my business.” OK, so maybe that’s their normal, but it will not hurt to red-flag the family. The poor kid may be used to it, but goodness knows, they shouldn’t have to be. Q My daughter’s friend is vaping. Should I tell her parents? • Smoke…

My family is always dreaming of our next holiday together. For a true chance to relax, spending just three hours on a plane to be transported somewhere as beautiful as Fiji is ideal. The only thing warmer than the weather is the welcome you get on arrival and the amazing hospitality! Having young teens, our kids’ club days are over, so we’re looking for activities such as snorkelling, swimming and exploring to keep everyone happy. Read on to discover Penny's itinerary. To create your own five-day getaway, visit nowtolove.co.nz/5daysinfiji DAY ONE Upon arrival in Nadi, Penny and her family will take a seaplane transfer to the Blue Lagoon Resort in the heavenly Yasawa Islands. Their teenage children can make new friends at the resort’s waterpark, before the whole family embarks…

Pay attention, Philip! I am writing regarding Prince Philip and his dangerous driving (WD, Feb 4). Many winner of us don’t realise that we can no longer do what we used to. I have pulled a muscle in my stomach while hoola hooping and hurt my back trying to dance the samba at age 50! I got a concussion leaping – or not leaping – over a stream and my partner broke his arm trying to arm-wrestle a 25-year-old. We only hurt ourselves, but others are involved when driving goes wrong. Prince Philip is lucky he can afford a chauffeur and should hire one, spit-spot! • Lady J, Auckland Learning from life Your new series That Day is going to be something to look forward to each week. I love…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 You’re in high demand! A promotion might even be up for grabs, but weigh the pros and cons carefully, for Mars is about to rev things up at home. This week could bring a stream of visitors, along with renos or repairs. Look out for a gadget or appliance that could save you time and money. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Opportunities will appear this week, so take a chance, and say yes to something stimulating and new. On the social scene, your organisational skills could turn you into a legend, while for singles, someone’s charm and animal magnetism might prove hard to resist. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Life’s too short for regrets, so as they say, just do it! With…