Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2001 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

ANTONIA PREBBLE, WESTSIDE ACTRESS, 35 She’s loved around New Zealand for her varied acting roles, but Antonia Prebble is probably best known as Westside’s Rita West. And it comes as no surprise that after becoming a celebrant in 2012, she’s had a number of requests to perform ceremonies as her iconic character. “I’m not allowed to impersonate her outside of the Westside set,”the actress explains. “But I’m quite pleased because I don’t think Rita would make a particularly good celebrant. She would not be very positive – she’d be pretty grumpy and she would swear like a sailor!” While she may not perform ceremonies in character, Antonia admits she’s often a surprise at the end of the aisle. “I do a lot of weddings out west, so a lot of…

This Christmas-time brought extra joy to mum Brigitte Mouat. For the first time in five years, she’s able to eat. After half a decade avoiding the meals she loves but couldn’t digest, the self-described “foodie” was overjoyed to finally dig into a celebration spread! “I was told I’d never eat food again,” says the Mt Maunganui local, 53, whose stomach stopped working in 2014 after a hernia operation. “The fact I can eat now is a miracle and I can tuck into turkey and gravy, pavlova, custard and ice cream – all the delightful things.” Unbelievably, seven weeks ago Brigitte was chronically ill in hospital with nasal and stomach tubes. She was hooked up to a machine 24/7 and unable to eat any food. All she could cope with was…

Mix master The TM6 is the first smart, connected Thermomix with built-in Wi-Fi so you can access more than 50,000 recipes on the Cookidoo online database. The new model features 20 cooking functions and 10 modes, with additions including fermentation, slow cooking, sous-vide and high-temperature cooking. Enjoy step-by-step guided cooking with clear on-screen instructions to achieve perfect results. Rrp $2469. We have one TM6 to give away to one very lucky reader. To enter, go to womansday.co.nz/win and use the unique code TM601 by January 10. Sweet treats to your door During the holidays, it’s a good idea to have a few yummy treats in the pantry in case unexpected guests come knocking. Loaf’s new online delivery service means you can stock up with packages of classic Kiwi home baking,…

We’ve all had that feeling of anxiety when we say yes to something – whether it be dinner with girlfriends or a favour for a friend or family member – that we really wish we’d said no to. We put our own feelings and needs aside in order to be there for somebody else, which may be selfless and kind, but it’s time to start saying no (within reason, of course!). Author, social worker and “say no” advocate Jessica Sanders explains why we need to start rejecting invitations from others and start accepting them from ourselves. WHY SAY NO? Jessica believes women have been socialised to please others and put everyone else’s needs before their own – whether that be as a mother, partner, sibling or friend. She explains, “I…

It’s that time of year when you have earned the right to block out the rest of the world and relax in a hammock with a good book. Finding one is never easy, so I’m going to help you out with some suggestions, bearing in mind that I read everything on a Kindle because it’s only one thing to lose. I do read real books as well, but a Kindle comes into its own when it’s the middle of the night and you need something new and the shops aren’t open and are a long way away. Also, you can download free samples so you need never buy a pup and e-books are cheaper. I used to be bitter about this when I was a writer of books, but now…

Summer is the only season that immediately conjures up clear images of my childhood. Back then, family holiday trips to Orewa (before the motorway) and Hahei on the Coromandel were the times in my life where I can only think of happy days that seemed so long, they were almost endless. ‘There was little fear of strangers and ozone layers’ As I sit here on my bed thinking about those days, I can almost smell the sea, the sand, the suntan lotion (yes, that’s what it was called) and the zinc Mum generously smudged over my shoulders and chubby cheeks. From what I recall, beach life was so simple when I was a toddler, but I’m sure it was not so easy for Mum, who had to cook in a…

1 LOUIS THEROUX POP-UP FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SKY CHANNEL 274 To celebrate the acclaimed British filmmaker bringing his latest live show to our shores, Sky has created a special channel to showcase 38 of his best documentaries across one weekend. Louis has explored everything from Scientology to plastic surgery and even looked at life inside one of America’s largest legal brothels. 2 TOP END WEDDING SATURDAY, 8.30PM, SKY MOVIES PREMIERE In this fun Australian rom-com, Lauren and Ned have just 10 days to pull off their dream wedding, but first they have to find Lauren’s missing mother. As the couple travel through the wild beauty of Australia’s Northern Territory in their search, Lauren rediscovers her roots and learns the truth of her mother’s past. 3 2019…

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If 2019 was the Queen’s worst year ever, 2020 is looking a lot rosier for the 93-year-old monarch. Woman’s Day has learned that Her Majesty has been informed she has three more great-grandchildren on the way, with the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex and Princess Eugenie all believed to be expecting a little one this year. “The Queen is overjoyed at the news,” says a source. “She feels it will really turn the family’s fortunes around. And there’s nothing like the pitter-patter of little feet to bring people back together – with so much feuding and scandal in the family this past year, she’s desperate to bring the warring Windsor clan back together.” Just last week UK betting agency Ladbrokes slashed the odds on who would be the next royal…

Channing Tatum and Jessie J couldn’t get enough of each other when they first started dating, but the Magic Mike star called an abrupt end to their relationship, leaving the British singer completely shell-shocked. Their fans were intrigued when the unlikely pair began romancing in 2018 – especially given that only weeks earlier Channing, 39, had split from his wife Jenna Dewan, also 39, mother of their six-year-old daughter Everly. But in recent times the actor had become increasingly angry and frustrated over the custody situation with Jenna. “It was really taking its toll on him behind the scenes and affecting his moods,” claims an insider, adding that Jessie described him as “almost changing overnight when his relationship with Jenna turned sour, and he became a different person to the…

Dolly’s DARK SECRETS Country music legend Dolly Parton has never been afraid to admit she enjoys the company of a hunky fellow. “Men are my weakness!” she once confessed. “I love to flirt and I’ve never met a man I didn’t like – short, fat, bald or skinny. I’ve had crushes on some very unusual men! But my husband Carl knows I’ll always come home and I’m not having sex with these people – I’m just flirtin’ and havin’ fun.” But that hasn’t always been the case. Dolly, 73, and Carl Dean, 77, have had some major bumps and scandals over the course of their 53-year marriage. “There have been rumours of affairs on both their parts,” a source tells, noting that the bubbly blonde has reportedly strayed with A-listers…

Margarita Fish SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 15 MINUTES 1 lime 4 x 200g firm white fish fillets 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons extra 500g cherry truss tomatoes 2 tablespoons tequila 1 tablespoon caster sugar 450g packet microwave white long-grain rice 2 cups loosely packed coriander leaves 1. Heat an oiled grill plate and preheat grill. 2. Cut lime rind into thin strips and squeeze juice from lime. Combine rind, fish fillets, chilli, garlic and oil in a large bowl. Season. Cook fish on grill plate for 3 minutes each side or until cooked through. 3. Grill tomatoes until just beginning to split. 4. Combine lime juice, tequila, the extra oil and sugar in a medium bowl. Season to…

Certified as low GI** with less than 3.8g of sugar per 50g serve^ , nutritious Sanitarium™ Low GI Granola™ is ripe for experimentation. Try these creative breakfast ideas, which use both moreish flavours – Golden Almond Crunch, and Strawberry & Coconut. Golden Almond Smoothie Bowl SERVES: 2 1 cup almond milk ½ avocado 1 ripe banana, frozen 1 tablespoon almond or other nut butter ½ teaspoon ginger powder ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ice cubes 1 cup (100g) Sanitarium™ Low GI Granola™ Golden Almond Crunch ½ green apple, sliced 6 grapes, halved 1. Place first eight ingredients in blender and blend until smooth and creamy. 2. Top with granola, sliced apple and grapes and serve immediately. Chia Pudding SERVES: 2 1½ cups So Good™ Cashew Milk Unsweetened 6 tablespoons…

A is for art It doesn’t have to be a painting – a poster, an old map or beautiful object can be art. Devote time to getting the framing right. When hanging, look for packs of matching frames in varying sizes to give your collection a cohesive look. B is for black taps Can’t decide between chrome or brass hardware? Go for matte black instead. Edgy and elegant, it’s an easy way to make your fittings the standout feature in a bathroom or kitchen. C is for curation Display candles, cards and trinkets in clusters, with artfully clashing colours and varying heights. Dis for denim One of fashion’s most enduring textiles, try a splash of grey-blue paint in a living room,…

My daughter is somewhat of a drama queen. I know, it’s a shock – where does she get that from? She announced yesterday that this was “not her season”. I asked what she meant. “Well,” she began, “it’s mozzie season and I’m allergic to mosquitoes, it’s out-in-the-sun time and I burn so easily, it’s swimming season and I prefer pools to beaches and we don’t have a pool ...” she went on with her first-world problems. “It’s barbecue season and I hate sausages, it’s beach season and I really don’t like sand.” “Whoa! OK Marley, enough,” I said as I tried to stem the tide of woe-is-me. “But seriously, Mum,” she whined. “You don’t get it.” “I don’t get it?” I replied incredulous. “Those aren’t even problems. Get back to…

What’s the most played song on your phone? Spotify tells me it’s “Hold My Girl” by George Ezra. What podcasts are you loving at the moment? The Grade Cricketer and Hardcore History. What’s the first app you check in the morning and the last before bed? Twitter or Instagram. How many contacts do you have on your phone? 1034. What app do you wish someone would invent? I can’t think of anything immediately, which is probably for the best because my phone definitely doesn’t need more apps on it! What image do you have on your homescreen? A picture of my gorgeous two-year-old niece, Ayla, helping in the garden. How many unread emails do you have? None – I hate having notifications so clear them constantly! What’s your favourite emoji?…

HIGH SEAS Now on Netflix Rating: The Spanish period drama returns for a dramatic second season, with guests of the luxurious cruise ship facing new dangers after saving mysterious figures from a shipwreck. YOU Thursday on Netflix Rating: Penn Badgeley is back for a second season as charming stalker Joe Goldberg. This time he’s in a new city with a fresh identity – and a brand-new obsession. MASTERS OF SEX TVNZ OnDemand Rating: You can binge all four seasons of this saucy series based on pioneering pair Dr William Masters and Virginia Johnson and their research into human sexuality. MARY POPPINS RETURNS Neon Rating: With Emily Blunt playing the magical nanny, this is the perfect movie for the whole family to enjoy.…

Capricorn DEC 23 - JAN 20 It’s not only your confidence that’s soaring, so’s your luck! A business opportunity could surface towards Friday, along with some heartwarming news. Exciting ideas may be percolating, but you’ll want to look the part. Give boring black and neutrals a miss and show your true colours! Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 As the sun stimulates your inner world, a need for peace and quiet may grow stronger. A group of friends could expand your knowledge through January, while healthwise, unusual therapies could strike a chord. Resolutions made this week might stick, so make them count. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 “What goes around, comes around” might become your favourite new motto. Under Jupiter’s healing rays, many Pisceans will spend 2020 helping and…

After all the fizzing excitement and crazy business of the festive season, I hope most of you lovely readers are enjoying some down time to recharge the batteries for 2020. If you’re anything like me, you’ve had some serious post-Christmas fatigue and now need to kick back and relax. I love the sentiment of Christmas, but between the shopping, parties, end-of-school formalities, early work deadlines and perpetual to-do lists, it’s pretty stressful. By the time I got to Christmas Eve this year, I was zonked. I was lucky to wake up for some of the most essential parental duties of that night. I was rustling around in my wardrobe at 4.30am, when I was given a huge fright by 10-year-old Darcy sleepily appearing behind me. I led him back to…

CODY GETS COSY BUT NOT WITH MILEY! Is there trouble in paradise? Last week Cody Simpson was seen strolling around New York with Playboy model Jordy Murray – the December 2019 Playmate – with girlfriend Miley Cyrus nowhere in sight. And while Cody’s sister Alli insists the pair are just friends, it came just days after the “Wrecking Ball” singer, 27, took to social media to share a sad Christmas song that she had written a few years ago which, she said, was at a time when she “was feeling like s*** cause I couldn’t be with the one I loved.” She added that the song still felt relevant. Once inseparable, Miley and Cody, 22, have been noticeably absent from each other’s social media profiles. The last time they…

Mexican Rice & Beans SERVES 4-6 COOKING 30 MINUTES ¼ cup olive oil 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 green capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 ½ cups long-grain rice 400g can diced tomatoes 400g can kidney beans chopped coriander, corn chips, sour cream, lime wedges to serve 1. In large saucepan, heat oil on medium. Sauté onion and capsicum for 2-3 minutes. 2. Add oregano, cumin, paprika and coriander, cooking for a further 1 minute. Add rice; cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. 3. Stir in tomato. Fill the empty tomato can with water and add liquid to rice. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans. Simmer, covered, for 15-20…

Transport all your beach essentials in a stylish basket-type bag. There are a variety of shapes and sizes in stores right now so you can find the perfect one for your needs. If you’re looking for a little extra coverage, opt for a beach pant. These lightweight trousers are ideal for slipping on over swimwear when you’re travelling to and from the water. There are many flat sandals and slides available, so search for just the right pair to complete your outfit. Leather, colourful or chunky ... there’s a style to suit every beach look. Have fun with your swimwear. Look for bright and colourful styles that flatter your body shape so you can feel cool and confident when heading in for a dip. Fashion stockists   Colette by Colette Hayman…

Whether you’re heading away or staying at home this summer, hopefully you’ll manage to switch into low gear and take a break from the usual routines. Holiday time is often the perfect opportunity to do some thinking, and goal-setting is a wonderful way to focus ourselves for the coming year. While the idea of setting them might seem daunting, it needn’t be. The key is to start small – think of areas in your life you’d like to focus on, then come up with some achievable, realistic targets to work towards. Experts have found that people who set goals are more likely to be confident and successful in their lives. SMALL STEPS It’s easy to feel discouraged when you’re staring at a massive, seemingly insurmountable mountain. But clever goal-setting can…

Any Kiwi beach is tops when the weather is playing the game, but here are my faves. 1 Martins Bay Admittedly, this one is a bit tricky to get to, but if you go to the bother of walking the Hollyford Track in Fiordland, the end point is this stunning stretch of white sand 30km north of Milford Sound. I’ve only been there once but saw it at its best – blue skies, no wind and no sandflies. In the pioneer days, this was supposed to be the harbour for the promising settlement of Jamestown, however it turned out getting supplies, or boats for that matter, in and out of this piece of coast was too treacherous. If you do the guided Hollyford walk, you’re taken to…

Q Do you think positive affirmations and saying feel-good things to yourself actually works? I would like to make a few changes this year and I’m wondering how I can do it. • Om, Waiheke Island A It works if that’s what works for you. I know that’s a silly answer, but hypnotism, positive affirmations and the like don’t work on me because I’m not willing to suspend disbelief. I’m not easy to suggest to – most of the time I’m just thinking, “That’s so silly!” However, it works for so many people … Q Hi Polly, I know from your column that you like to wear make-up. So do I! Any tips for summer makeup please? I don’t want to  look like I am overdone at the beach. •…

EMMA WATSON (2019) MEG MARCH The eldest of the four sisters, Meg is a responsible, respectable young woman who helps run the March household before finding love with Laurie’s tutor, Mr Brooke. ELIZA SCANLEN (2019) BETH MARCH Shy, musically talented Beth definitely has the biggest heart out of the March girls and is often the one to diffuse any tension among her sisters. SAOIRSE RONAN (2019) JO MARCH Headstrong aspiring writer Jo is the main character, and her wilful, stubborn manner often lands her in trouble. FLORENCE PUGH (2019) AMY MARCH Youngest sister Amy, who sometimes comes across as vain and selfish, dreams of going to Europe to become a famous painter. TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET (2019) THEODORE “LAURIE” LAURENCE A wealthy young man whose parents have died, Laurie moves in with…

TV Zumbo’s Just Desserts Thursday, 7.30pm, Three Adriano “Willy Wonka” Zumbo and British chef Rachel Khoo gather a new batch of amateur bakers, challenging them to create magical culinary masterpieces in a bid to be crowned Australia’s best home cook. MUSIC Fine Line by Harry Styles It has been three years since One Direction announced they were going on a break, but boy band heartthrob Harry has only gone from strength to strength since then. His latest musical offering sees him further exploring his rock influences while keeping the pop beats that are sure to feature on your summer playlist. FILM Jumanji: The Next Level In cinemas now The gang is going back to the jungle for one more adventure and this time their grandfathers are coming along for the…

Happy Holt I enjoy reading about down-to-earth Hayley Holt (WD, Nov 18). I’ve always had a soft spot for Hayley and loved reading about her spiritual awakening, her healing journey and how she is open to the possibilities of life that may be hidden to us. Her radiant smile speaks volumes. I sincerely wish that her trip with her mum goes well, and that she will fully embrace the spiritual side of Morocco and Egypt. The world is your oyster! • Lorraine, Whanganui Team effort A big thank you for the Christmas bumper issue of my favourite magazine (WD, Dec 2). Apart from the many interesting articles, it was a joy to look at the beaming faces of the beautiful ladies (and two gentlemen) who are behind the production of…