Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2002 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

It was a case of ‘out with the old, in with the new’ as billions of people around the world ushered in a new year and, indeed, a new decade on January 1 – except for Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, who were more than happy to let their old flame burn bright. The former lovebirds – the most celebrated couple in Hollywood until their 2005 divorce – quietly mended their relationship in 2019, and this holiday season they took a step none of their friends or family could ever have predicted. “After spending Christmas together, Jen and Brad flew to Mexico to reconnect away from prying eyes,” a source close to Friends sweetheart Jen, 50, tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “They took a private jet to Los Cabos and checked…

ARIES March 21 – April 20 Go girl! It looks like 2020 is a bumper year for you, not just on the work front, but socially and fitness-wise too. Keeping up may prove challenging for those around you, but being ruled by Mars, your staying-power borders on the supernatural! Even so, you might find moderation is the key to your happiness and wellbeing, particularly as spring unfolds. Health & wellbeing Squeezing everything in won’t be easy this year, but for you, physical activity is the perfect anecdote to stress and anxiety. Team sports and walking groups could feature through autumn, while spring’s artistic patterns might propel you onto the dance floor – or the stage! Love & friendship As your world expands, you’ll see people through different eyes (friends or…

Berry nice Tucking into a punnet of plump, juicy blueberries is truly one of summer’s great pleasures – and longtime grower Dan Hutchins, of NZ Gourmet, produces the kind that have kept Countdown buyers coming back for 15 years. Taste the Grower Fresh difference for yourself this summer at your nearest Countdown store, or shop online at countdown.co.nz. Burgers for all Break out the barbie! The Alternative Meat Co. has launched a range of delicious meat-free goodies to tempt vegetarians back to the grill. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or a meat lover, Alternative Meat Co. products are an ideal option if you’re looking to decrease your meat intake for health, environmental or other reasons. Choose from either sausages or patties – both products are available from selected supermarkets nationwide, RRP…

We often neglect our feet, but they can actually be a mirror of our overall health. So it’s important to acknowledge the significant role our tootsies have on our total wellbeing. Podiatrist Dr Frances Henshaw explains the common foot health warning signs, what they mean and what can be done. Pain & tiredness Nine out of 10 adults have suffered from foot pain or another foot-related lower limb ailment at some point in their lives, yet 78% don’t prioritise their feet when it comes to caring for their physical wellbeing, according to research. “It’s not normal to have pain or tiredness in your feet or lower limbs,” stresses Dr Henshaw. One of the most common but serious foot conditions is plantar fasciitis, which causes a deep ache or shooting pain…

How are those resolutions working out for you? The trick to making changes that stick is choosing enjoyable ways of achieving your goals. Want to improve your fitness? Don’t kid yourself that you’re going to get up at 6am to go to the gym. Instead, set a target to go for a brisk walk once or twice a week. A quick lap around the block or to your local park connects you to nature and your local community – and unlike the gym, it won’t cost a cent. When the weekend rolls around, set your sights on a longer walk in the bush, along a beach or up a hill. New Zealand has so many beautiful scenic walking tracks there’s sure to be some near you – start with the…

1 Take only photos, leave only footprints. Respect the natural environment and leave it as you wish you’d found it. 2 Pack a water bottle or, on longer walks, make sure you boil, filter or treat water before drinking. 3 Trainers are fine for short walks, but invest in a good pair of tramping boots for longer walks. 4 New Zealand’s climate is notoriously changeable, so take extra layers and don’t forget a raincoat. 5 Pack nutritious snacks to keep you fuelled for action. Nature ValleyTM bars and biscuits are the perfect on-the-go companion. For more informa›on, visit naturevalley.co.nz…

Q I am already sick of sausages and can’t bear to have any more on the barbie. Do you have any tasty ideas for cheap and cheerful summer meals? • Grill-seeker, Cambridge A Well, my cheap and cheerful summer meals are probably not going to impress, but here they are – fish and chips followed by a Jelly Tip. I’m also a great believer in cheese on toast and Mallow Puffs. (Well, I’m hardly Nadia Lim now, am I?) Q We’re tenants in a private rental and our property manager speaks to us like we are the scum of the earth, even though we are clean and tidy and pay our rent on time. What can I do about it? • Re-lease Me, via email A Well, you absolutely do…

Why are you doing The X Factor: Celebrity? Why would I not do The X Factor is the question you should ask! It’s been in everybody’s minds for such a long time, we all know what it is and how it works. The opportunity to be part of a big, big show, a chance to be out of the comfort zone – it was a no-brainer. Have you always enjoyed singing? I love to sing, to be on stage and perform. It’s a natural thing for me to want to do it. When this opportunity came through, I said, “Absolutely.” There was maybe a small question in my mind of, “I don’t want to mess it up and ruin my career.” But I didn’t think there was much chance of…

CRIMINAL MINDS Thursday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: ★★★★ With more than 300 episodes, the hit crime drama is coming to an end. Join David Rossi and his team one last time as they analyse some of the most twisted criminal minds. THE BACHELOR Tuesday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: ★★★ Get ready for romance, roses and lots of turbulence! A new bunch of lucky ladies are looking to fly away with the heart of US pilot Peter Webber – but only one will win. BROOKLYN NINE-NINE Saturday on Netflix Rating: ★★★★★ After the hilarious cop show’s shock cancellation following season five, it’s been renewed – and the squad prove they’re still funnier than ever! A STAR IS BORN Now on Neon Rating: ★★★ We still can’t get over the super-hot chemistry…

Capricorn DEC 23 - JAN 20 You normally play it safe, but this is the year to reinvent yourself and live without regrets. Whether it’s via a hobby, work or a passionate interest, Jupiter is urging you to expand your world. Partners may be thrown at first, but it’s time to focus on your own happiness. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 With Saturday’s eclipse egging you on, just do it! If a health problem has flared, a different approach could make a difference. A stroke of good fortune may be a cause for celebration, while at home, colourful art or furnishings might lift the whole vibe. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 As Uranus is building momentum, positive new routines and clear thinking should start to emerge. A family-friendly…

Wherever you were and whatever you were doing as the clock ticked over to a new decade, I hope it was a goodie! For the first time in three years I managed to stay up until midnight … just. My son Lachlan has been up from Otago University for the holidays so there have been three teenagers in the house. They’ve been busy hanging out with friends and eating everything in sight, but we’ve also found time for some passionate conversations. Like all Kiwis, our thoughts are with those across the Tasman who are in the throes of such horrific fires. Many of us have friends and family in Australia – my sister’s house has “controlled” fires just eight kilometres away – and are keeping them close to our hearts.…

It was Charlize Theron’s 2003 Oscar-winning turn as female serial killer and prostitute Aileen Wuornos – who brutally killed seven men in 1989 and 1990 – that reignited an explosion in movies and TV shows about serial killers. Hollywood has long known that terror sells, with fictional characters such as Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula, Nosferatu and the Phantom of the Opera frightening cinema goers since the early 1900s. However, these days fiction has been replaced with reality, and Hollywood is now churning out movies and TV series based on real-life monsters – serial killers more perverse, ghoulish and depraved than even the most imaginative writer could conjure. Criminals such as Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, David Berkowitz and Wayne Gacy are the objects of today’s horror stories – killers who…

With feuds, scandals and dukes flirting with disaster, 2019 has been a year to forget for the Queen and the royal family, but there have been plenty of good times too. Centre of attention of course has been the Duchess of Sussex, who has been getting to grips with being a first-time mother and a new member of The Firm. Prince Harry and Meghan’s tour of South Africa with their baby son served up a highlight of the year, but the couple admitted they’d struggled in the spotlight in 2019. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kept calm and carried on, and went on a hugely successful official tour of their own. As the royals recover from a hectic 2019, here we take a look back over the last 12…

Vietnamese-style Chicken Salad SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 15 MINUTES 375g packet rice stick noodles 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 500g chicken thigh fillets, thinly sliced 1/3 cup char siu sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 carrots, julienned 2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved, sliced lengthways 1 bunch coriander, leaves picked 1 bunch mint, leaves picked 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, thinly sliced lime cheeks to serve 1. In a large heatproof bowl, cover rice noodles with boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes or until soft. Drain. 2. In a large frypan, heat oil on high. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes or until browned. Add sauce and vinegar. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. 3. Top noodles with chicken mixture, carrot, cucumber, coriander, mint and chillies. Serve with lime cheeks. Top…

With less than 3.8g of sugar per 50g serve^ and certified low GI* , Sanitarium™ Low GI Granola™ provides sustained energy** as well as great taste. Try these creative breakfast ideas, which use both moreish flavours – Golden Almond Crunch, and Strawberry & Coconut. Breakfast Açaí Bowl SERVES: 2 PREPARATION: 10 MINUTES ½ cup coconut water 1 frozen ripe banana 1 cup frozen mixed berries 2 teaspoons freeze-dried açaí powder 1 cup (100g) Sanitarium™ Low GI Granola™ Strawberry & Coconut 12 grapes, halved 2 teaspoons chia seeds edible flowers to garnish (optional) 1. Place first four ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. 2. Pour into a bowl and top with granola, grapes and chia seeds. Serve immediately. Pawpaw Bowl SERVES: 2 PREPARATION: 10 MINUTES 1 pawpaw juice of 1 lime…

For some of us, the holiday period can often feel far from restful. You might have kids home from school, a busy work schedule or a revolving door of visitors. But to avoid burnout, it’s vital that we find ways to take time out, even if it’s taking 10 minutes to sit down with a magazine or half an hour for a walk on your own. Women are traditionally not good at putting themselves first, but I urge you to find a moment for yourself each day to refresh and recharge. SWITCH OFF One of the best things you can do these holidays is put down your phone and switch off from the digital world! Research shows that people who take regular breaks from their smartphones and laptops have better…

This year I am determined to make life easy. No, it’s not a New Year’s resolution. They were invented to make you feel bad about starting the year talking baloney. Really it can only go downhill from there, so why bother? No, my determination to make life easy is just a conclusion that has been percolating for a decade or two and which now seems so obvious I’m amazed I haven’t employed it as a raison d’être sooner. It finally came to me in a blinding flash while delving into the freezer drawer of our new(ish) refrigerator, which has an automatic ice maker. “Having ice on tap all the time is totally amazeballs,” I thought to myself. All those years of gasping for a gin and tonic only to find…

The year 2020 just doesn’t look right. To me, it’s some time in the future when we’ll be flying around in spaceships and being showered and dressed by robots. It looks like a year where we will be wearing shiny silver jumpsuits and speaking on camera phones. Oh, we are talking on camera phones, but where are our hovering boots then? Technically, 2020 is a term used in vision. To have 20/20 vision is apparently ideal. If 20/20 is ideal, my eyesight must be 3/7. I’m not sure if I’m short-sighted or longsighted, or just bung-eyed. I hope 2020 gives me a clearer view emotionally and financially. I want it to be the year of very few dramas. Sure, they can be interesting and eventually amusing, but my 2019 was…

After four years, Auckland’s Pop-up Globe is popping down in March to go on an international adventure. But first, the Summer of Love is here to celebrate the end of an era – and one lucky reader can join the revelry of the farewell season! Valued at $400, you’ll enjoy a premium box for four with the best views of the stage, early access and a dedicated staff member fetching drinks and food from the bar. The winner gets to choose to go to either Romeo and Juliet or Much Ado About Nothing – depending on dates available in February. To enter, email your name and address to wday@ bauermedia.co.nz with “Shakespeare” in the subject line by January 17. Prize does not include travel or accommodation. One entry per person.…

SPIES IN DISGUISE IN CINEMAS NOW In this animated action film, Will Smith is the voice of Lance Sterling, the world’s best spy. But when Lance is unexpectedly turned into a pigeon, he must rely on a dorky young tech expert (Tom Holland) to save the world. SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON IN CINEMAS THURSDAY Everyone’s favourite stop-motion sheep is back … with aliens! When a super-powered space creature crash lands near the farm, Shaun and his animal friends must figure out how to send the intergalactic visitor home before she is captured by an evil organisation. PLAYING WITH FIRE IN CINEMAS THURSDAY A team of elite firefighters – led by John Cena – rescue three siblings from a wildfire, and until they can be reunited with their parents, it…

Maori marvel How wonderful to see Oriini Kaipara on the midday news, and now in the pages of Woman’s Day as well (WD, Dec 23). Oriini is an outstanding newsreader and reporter, and to see her on mainstream TV is refreshing! It is a reflection of how New Zealanders are increasingly valuing diversity and accepting our country’s special dual heritage. Her moko kauae is beautiful and celebrates her pride in her culture and whakapapa. It is inspiring to see Oriini normalising her language and hopefully it will lead to more and more Maori on our screens and in our magazines. Thanks so much for sharing her story. • S Goodall, Wellington Royal cutie! I enjoyed the pictures of the royal family heading to their Christmas church service (WD, Jan 6).…

Ditching England’s chill for the tropical Caribbean, the Middletons enjoyed some family time over the holiday period. While Kate, who turns 38 on January 9, attended to her royal duties with William, 37, and their children George, six, Charlotte, four, and Louis, one, the rest of her clan soaked up the sun in St Barts. The family was all smiles as they sunbathed, swam and cut through the water on a motor boat. Pippa, 36, and her husband James Matthews, 44, – whose parents own a five-star resort nearby – arrived on the island with their adorable one-year-old son Arthur. They were joined by Pippa’s mum Carole, 64, and dad Michael, 70, as well as younger brother James, 32, and his fiancée Alizee Thenet, 30. The Middleton women showed off…

Leonardo DiCaprio made his name in front of the cameras, but as the Hollywood hunk frolicked with his gorgeous girlfriend Camila Morrone in the warm Caribbean waters of St Barts last week, he spent most of his time looking through the lens of his GoPro! While Argentine model Camila, 22, flaunted her flawless physique in a leopard-print bikini, The Beach star Leo, 45, absent-mindedly tinkered with his new toy as the waves lapped around his legs. Camila recently spoke out about the couple’s 23-year age gap saying, “There’s so many relationships in Hollywood – and in the history of the world – where people have large age gaps. I just think anyone should be able to date who they want to date.”…

‘Harry She’s promised that this year will be about throwing herself into royal life’ Standing on the shores of Vancouver Island with his adorable baby son in his arms, a beaming Prince Harry looked happier than he has in months in a new photo shared by the Sussexes to mark the new year. Believed to have been taken during their top-secret Canadian Christmas getaway, the cute snap showed the prince and little Archie wrapped up in woollen hats and coats, smiling at each other on a beautiful winter’s day. While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to spend the festive season away from the royal family drew sharp criticism from certain quarters, the pair have told friends their six-week break was the best thing they’ve ever done. In fact,…

CINDY’S DESPERATE INTERVENTION TO SAVE KAIA! The model mum steps in to protect her daughter Cindy Crawford whisked her daughter Kaia Gerber back to the family compound in Malibu after a distressing scene outside the teenage model’s New York apartment last weekend. Cindy, 53, and her husband Rande Gerber, 57, were pictured looking on edge after he had an apparent run-in with 18-year-old Kaia’s controversial boyfriend Pete Davidson. According to onlookers, Rande emerged from Kaia’s apartment suggesting to Cindy that comedian Pete, who is open about his battle with borderline personality disorder, had “scratched eyes” and was “freaking out”. The situation came just hours after Pete, 26, complained on Saturday Night Live that when he dates a famous woman “the world wants to punch me in the throat”. In…

0-10: Off with your head! Well, that might be a little extreme but you at least deserve a little slap on the wrist for being so royally remiss. When it comes to keeping up with the Queen and co, you’re pretty much a commoner! 11-20: Your not-too-bad score makes you something of a prince or princess of points, a dignified duke or duchess at least. You clearly kept up with the royals on tour, but you perhaps were too busy to remember all the finer details along the way, let alone now! 21-30: All rise for the majesty, our quiz king/ queen! You really are a right royal follower of the most famous family of them all. This year you savoured every moment of royal controversy, cooed at those little…

Mango & Berry Fruit Salad with Rosé Syrup MAKES 6-8 PREPARATION & COOKING 45 MINUTES (PLUS CHILLING) 4 mangoes, chilled 2 x 125g punnets raspberries 2 x 125g punnets blueberries 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, halved 175g blackberries or boysenberries 1 pomegranate, halved, arils removed vanilla ice cream, mini meringues or shortbread to serve ROSÉ SYRUP 500ml rosé wine 1 cup white sugar 3 fresh mint sprigs 1. ROSÉ SYRUP. Combine rosé and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until syrup reduces and thickens slightly. Pour into a heatproof jug, add mint sprigs and refrigerate for 3 hours. 2. Cut cheeks from mango. Using a large spoon, carefully scoop the flesh out in one piece.…

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MELLOW YELLOW Summer never has to end with this sunny shade. PURPLE REIGN Make an ultra-violet statement with this regal colour palette. MINTY MOMENT Add pops of this pastel to freshen up spaces. MELON MANIA This vibrant orange-coral mix adds a fabulously fruity vibe to your interiors! Stockists Bolt of Cloth boltofcloth.com, Farmers 0800 327 637, Freedom Furniture freedomfurniture.co.nz, Kmart kmart.co.nz, Mighty Ape mightyape.co.nz, Nood nood.co.nz, Resene resene.co.nz, Spotlight spotlightstores.com/nz, The Warehouse 0800 733 665 Top tip • If you’re opting for a yellow colour theme, try to keep it out of the bedroom! “Yellow relates to the emotions,” says colour and design consultant Karen Haller. “To sleep in a room that is decorated using yellow will mean that over time you’ll wake up irritable and annoyed.”…

Editor’s CHOICE GREAT HARBOUR WAY REGION: Wellington TERRAIN: Harbourside walk DISTANCE: 75km total TIME: 20 hours total Don’t leave town until you’ve seen the city! This walking and cycling track loops around Wellington Harbour between Fitzroy Bay and Sinclair Head, hugging the coastline almost the whole way. It’s about 75km in total, but can be tackled in stages to suit your fitness and energy levels – with ferries servicing stops along the way, you can knock it off over a series of weekends. TIP: One of the beauties of a city walk is that you can stop for lunch at a café en route. To find out more, visit greatharbourway.org.nz Readers’ CHOICE ULVA ISLAND WALKS REGION: Southland TERRAIN: Island adventure DISTANCE: Various TIME: 20 minutes to 2 hours Visit Southland’s…

We have come to a magnanimous time of life where we’ve decided we quite like our teenagers. This is different to loving them, of course. Loving them is not always easy (they make sure of that), but liking them can be even harder. All of them, at some stage or another, have given us mild heart-attack symptoms, made outlandish comments, done dumb things and made decisions that have left us scratching our heads. But at the end of the day, you have to trust them. You have to have faith that the seeds planted early on will at some point come to fruition. Maybe it’s because they’re all on the verge of leaving home that we’re sentimental; maybe it’s because the white-knuckle ride that was the earlier teenage years is…

THE MORTIFIED PODCAST Relive the awkwardness of being a teenager with this storytelling show where adults share the embarrassing things they created as kids – cringe-filled diaries, letters and lyrics – to total strangers. DAVID TENNANT DOES A PODCAST WITH … Doctor Who and Broadchurch star David sits down to chat with various celebrity guests, including James Corden, Sir Ian McKellen and Whoopi Goldberg, resulting in revealing conversation, surprise stories and lots of laughs. PROOF A podcast from America’s Test Kitchen, this is for foodies who want to go beyond the fads as it examines the history, psychology and mysteries of food, including why we crave certain ingredients, and whether pistachios can combust spontaneously. MY DAD WROTE A PORNO Imagine if your father wrote a dirty book and you decided…

In Binnie Kirshenbaum’s Rabbits for Food(Allen & Unwin, rrp $32.99), it’s New Year’s Eve, the holiday of forced fellowship, mandatory fun and paper hats. While dining out with her husband and their friends, Bunny – an acerbic, mordantly witty and clinically depressed writer – fully unravels. Her breakdown lands her in the psych ward of a prestigious New York hospital, where she refuses all modes of recommended treatment. This story examines what it means to be unloved and loved, to succeed and fail. It shows us how art can lead us out of, or into, the depths of loneliness and grief.…