Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2004 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

For nearly a month, mysterious Algerian accountant Minou travelled up and down New Zealand, enjoying a haka and hongi in Rotorua, a helicopter ride over the Bay of Plenty, and dolphin-watching in the stunning Milford Sound. But there was a greater sight that led the 28-year-old to Aotearoa in December. For the first time in a year, Minou was in the arms of his long-distance girlfriend, More FM Radio host Jay-Jay Feeney. “I was so happy to come to New Zealand because I missed her and love her so much,” gushes Minou, ahead of his heartbreaking return home to Algeria. “I was so excited to visit my girlfriend. I think about her every second.” Dubbed her toyboy, Minou met Aucklander Jay-Jay, 45, online two years ago and is choosing not…

When Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston attended the Golden Globes earlier this month, the stars tried their best to play it cool. “They arrived separately and put distance between them on the red carpet,” shares an onlooker. But once inside the ballroom, they weren’t nearly as discreet. “They kept stealing glances all night. At one point, Jen was overheard telling a friend that she thought Brad looked so handsome,” the onlooker continues. “Everyone couldn’t help but wonder if there was something going on between them.” Just two weeks ago, Woman’s Day reported that the A-listers – the most celebrated couple in Hollywood until their 2005 divorce – had quietly mended their broken friendship and spent a healing New Year’s break enjoying each other’s company in Mexico. Now Brad, 56, who…

They were TV sweethearts who tied the knot on Married at First Sight NZ’s second season, but after a year Dan McLaughlan and Yuki Sato have called quits on their romance. A heartbroken Yuki, 32, reveals, “My TV husband left me a few months ago,” adding that it was “the hardest thing I’ve had to go through in my life”. The Christchurch-based hairdresser had packed up her life and moved to Wellington to be closer to her man. But it wasn’t to last, with the tradesman’s ex saying that one day she came home to find Dan had packed his stuff and left without saying a word. “Our expectation of marriage was very different,” says Yuki. “We are from such different backgrounds, and grew up in such different environments. We…

With her love of feminine blouses and thin-rimmed glasses, Sally Sutton is the first to admit she probably doesn’t really look like a typical rock star – but that doesn’t stop her pint-sized fans from treating her like one when they meet her. In fact, the children’s author, who has sold an incredible 500,000 copies of her Roadworks books, admits that when she tours the country, her little fans are fizzing with excitement at the chance to not only meet her but listen to her read the likes ofConstructionorDemolition. Explains Sally, “I always remember this little girl who came up when I was at the Storylines Festival, she must have been two with blonde hair and these big blue eyes, and she wanted me to sign her book – and…

Banana & Sultana Mini Loaves MAKES 12 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOKING 30 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) 125g butter, at room temperature ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs, lightly whisked 3 small overripe bananas, mashed 1 cup gluten-free self-raising flour 1/3 cup rice flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/3 cup sultanas, chopped 1 cup icing sugar 1 tablespoon hot water 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base and sides of 2 x 6-hole (¾-cup) mini loaf trays. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 2. Gradually add eggs, beating well. Fold banana through. Sift together flours, baking soda and xanthan gum. Add to banana mixture, stirring to combine. Stir in sultanas. 3. Divide…

While there is no denying summer is totally amazing – long days at the beach, aperol spritzes in the sun, festivals – there can be some downsides. Skin is one area that can be negatively affected, with the occurrence of breakouts, heat rash and the dreaded sunburn. Your skincare regime definitely needs a bit of a rework to cope with the change of temperature and the increase in humidity. We quizzed Kristina Quintal, owner of Skin Boutique Browns Bay, about how we can avoid and treat summer skincare problems, and her top tips for the best protection under the sun. ‘Oil is everybody’s friend and should be embraced, not stripped away, as it’s part of your skin’s protective barrier and is anti-ageing ’ How is skin affected over summer? Skin…

Q Should parents buy their teens alcopops so they know what they’re drinking at parties – or not? • Psst!, Auckland A I’m sorry? Are you asking me if parents should buy their children booze? No! No, they absolutely shouldn’t. We have one job in life that matters. It’s called parenting. Giving kids boundaries is part of parenting. What’s next? Scoring them weed at the local tinny house? Your job is to be a parent, not an enabler. They will break rules, but they should know there are rules and repercussions. That’s life! Q With the new school year starting soon, I’m looking for ways to pull back from all the PTA stuff and parent-helping. I’ve done my dash, but I know the busy-bee leader of the parent helpers’ committee…

For Sama In cinemas February 6 Syrian journalist Waad Al-Kateab made history when her film was nominated in four categories for the BAFTAs, making it the most nominated documentary ever . The movie shows Waad’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo. She falls in love and gives birth to Sama while conflict begins to engulf the city. She and her doctor husband face an agonising decision: flee to safety or stay behind to help victims. American Factory Now on Netflix This is the first film distributed by Barack and Michelle Obama’s company, Higher Ground Productions. Documented over two years, the film is set in post-industrial Ohio, where a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant. The company’s early days…

GROWN UPS BY MARIAN KEYES (Penguin, rrp $37.99) Delving into the lives of three brothers, their relationships and their kids, Marian Keyes is back again with another stellar family drama. The story opens with a dinner party gone horribly wrong before going back to show us the months that led to this point. From birthday parties to weekends away, the seemingly perfect family unravels as desires and secrets are exposed and the adults are forced to wonder if it’s actually time to grow up. SAVING MISSY BY BETH MORREY (HarperCollins, rrp $32.99) Missy once had a wonderful life with two children, a loving husband and a degree from Cambridge University. But her world has changed and now she’s 79, estranged from her children, living alone in a big…

THE DEAD LANDS Thursday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: This local series follows Waka Nuku Rau, a murdered Māori warrior who has been sent back to the world of the living to redeem his sins. STATION 19 Friday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: In what promises to be the most gripping season yet, we follow our favourite group of Seattle firefighters as they put their lives and hearts on the line. SEX EDUCATION Now on Netflix Rating: The quirky British comedy returns for a second season, with Otis set to dish out more sex and relationship advice to his classmates. FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY Thursday on Neon Rating: Starring Little Women’s Florence Pugh, this film follows the true story of Paige’s journey from being a wrestling fan in small-town England to becoming…

Like many parents, last week I felt my daughter Madeline’s anxiety as she waited for her NCEA results to come in. They’re available online now of course, but I recall very well the nerves of standing by the letterbox, biting my nails nervously waiting for the postie to deliver the certificate, and the joy of a good grade or disappointment with a bad one. While my girl sent me a text message with her fab results, back in the day there were no cellphones. I waited seemingly endless hours until my parents came home from work so I could tell them. It all felt so important! Now as the holidays wind down and the kids head back to school, we have loads of ideas to help make things as easy…

THE QUEEN Publicly, the Monarch has said she’s committed to helping her grandson and his wife lead a more independent life. But behind the scenes, she’s said to feel “wounded”. “Harry was always her favourite,” tells our insider. “She never would have imagined he’d choose this path and she is devastated. There have been many tears.” PRINCE PHILIP Never one to mince his words, the Duke of Edinburgh was furious. “What the hell are they playing at?” he was reported as saying. The 98-year-old has always been extremely close to his grandson. “To say that the duke feels let down would be a considerable understatement. He is deeply hurt.” PRINCE WILLIAM The Duke of Cambridge has spoken of his “sadness” at the broken bond with his brother and voiced sorrow…

Justin Timberlake is doing whatever it takes to get back in wife Jessica Biel’s good graces after he was caught getting cosy with his Palmer co-star Alisha Wainwright during a drunken night out in November. While everything looks as though they have moved on, a source reveals that Jess is still incredibly upset by her husband’s behaviour and is making him pay for the hurt and humiliation behind the scenes. The first order of business? Getting sober. “She’s imposed a strict drinking ban on Justin,” claims an insider. “She’s even stopped him from having a beer after work or a glass of wine with her at home – insisting he needs to be sober for a few months for him to fully realise the magnitude of his actions when he’s…

Dad joker JOAQUIN & ROONEY’S FAMILY PLANS His big win aside, there was a secret reason Joaquin Phoenix wiped away tears as he accepted his Best Actor award at the Golden Globes – the Joker star’s emotions are running high because he and his fiancée Rooney Mara are about to start a family. The couple were spotted visiting a Los Angeles fertility clinic on January 2 and, dishes an insider, “They’re not yet ready to tell the world but the cat is out of the bag.” Joaquin, 45, and Rooney, 34, reportedly started trying to conceive before they got engaged last May, “but when nothing happened, they began to explore other options late last year – and the word is they’re looking at IVF,” spills another source. “Even though…

Before the ceremony even begins, it’s clear Olympic rower Emma Twigg’s wedding is going to be anything but traditional. As the sports star prepares to marry her girlfriend of two years, Charlotte Mizzi, in her hometown of Hawke’s Bay, there’s still one very important question to answer – who will be walking down the aisle first? The 80 guests gather at Black Barn Vineyard’s River Room and watch Charlotte’s brother Nick toss a coin to decide the running order, while her nephews Rico, nine, and Louis, seven, run up the aisle to tell the brides the result. The notes of LANY’s “I Love You So Bad” begin to play and Charlotte is the first to make her way down the path in a beautiful knee-length lace frock by Sydney label…

“Musician or hooker?” muses Debbie Harry as she fluffs up her peroxide hair in her London hotel room. “I would have definitely made a lot more money if I’d been a hooker, not a singer.” Debbie, who launched a million crushes when she hit the late ’70s music scene with the band Blondie, laughs as she speaks. Rather surprisingly for a bona fide icon, she doesn’t take herself too seriously. She thinks it’s hilarious that word went round she was a lady of the night before she became a rock star. “There were always rumours about me like that. I was a woman in a man’s world. I was different. A girl in a band. Not everybody liked it, so what do you expect? But for me it was always…

Prawn & Salmon Toasts MAKES 8 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOKING 4 MINUTES 6 large prawns, peeled, deveined 100g smoked salmon slices 4 long spring onions, chopped 4 thick slices white bread ¼ cup sesame seeds oil for shallow frying 1. Place prawns, salmon and onions in a food processor. Process to a paste. Season. 2. Spread salmon mixture onto bread. Remove crusts and halve diagonally. Dip tops into sesame seeds. 3. Heat oil in a frying pan on medium. Working in 2 batches, fry bread, coated-side down first, for 1 minute each side or until golden. Drain on a paper towel. Top tip • Garnish with mustard cress, available at good greengrocers. Money Bags MAKES 24 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOKING 20 MINUTES 1 tablespoon peanut oil 250g pork mince 2…

Beauty companies have created lots of covetable Chinese New Year buys to usher in the Year of the Rat. From limited-edition products to gorgeous red and gold packaging, celebrate the festive occasion in style. LUCKY RED ENVELOPES For customers who shop Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Clarins, Shiseido or Elizabeth Arden during Chinese New Year weekend, Farmers has some lucky red envelopes filled with fabulous beauty rewards! Not to be missed, these envelopes are available in selected stores for customers who spend $150 or more.…

There are certain things that happen naturally as one ages. Grey hair. (Not if I can help it.) Coronation Street. (Not yet.) Groaning when you get in and out of a chair. (That’s what Pilates is for.) Not understanding young people. (OK, Boomer!) So far, thanks to my native cunning and a sympathetic hairdresser, I have managed to avoid all the above. But I’m not immune. After literally decades of avoiding that other cruel obsession so beloved by those in their let’s call them “extreme 40s”, I have finally succumbed to … gardening. For years I’ve mocked the Ginger because he was born a gardener. Not for him waiting until retirement and bouts between bowls – he’s been in there boots and all ever since I met him. And he’s…

Most of my career so far has been in radio. I’ve done TV stuff. Hardly a career – more short-lived strange experiments, most of which have failed. I always wanted to be an actor and I did spend my varsity days studying theatre. I only ever imagined myself as a stage actor or a foot specialist, which are odd alternate career paths. Radio I live and breathe. Acting I relish. Feet I have gone off, but what I truly love and find utterly fulfilling is writing. Unfortunately, most of the men I know wish I’d stop. I’m a talker, but one of the most important skills in radio – and life – is listening. It’s the key to making friends, connecting with people and changing the world. If all you…

TV The Circle Available on Netflix This could be your new reality obsession! Think Big Brother,except the contestants never meet in person – they only interact via their ‘Circle’ social media profiles. Each week, they rank each other and the top two decide who is blocked from the game. EVENT Laneway Festival Monday, January 27 The popular music festival returns to Auckland’s Albert Park with another incredible line-up. After being the runaway success at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, Kiwi artist Benee has more than earned her spot alongside indie darlings The 1975 and British pop superstar Charli XCX. Get your tickets now! FILM A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood In cinemas Thursday Tom Hanks stars as America’s much-loved children’s entertainer Fred Rogers in this heartwarming biopic. Journalist Lloyd…

OUT NOW SUCH A FUN AGE It’s the talk of the book world at the moment, and for very good reason. This debut novel is easy to read yet covers topics such as privilege and racism, while capturing modern-day anxieties perfectly. The story kicks off when Emira, a 25-year-old black woman, is cornered by security at a supermarket for ‘kidnapping’ a white child she is actually babysitting. A bystander films the event and while she is humiliated, a furious Emira just wants the situation to go away. But her employer Alix decides she needs to put things right. Wanting to have the kind of relationship her pals do with their babysitters, she invites Emira to Thanksgiving dinner. But when she arrives with a boyfriend who once broke Alix’s heart, things…

Guaranteed good read! Your three great columnists do a wonderful job in giving readers an entertaining “slice of life” each week. Sarah-Kate Lynch, Kate Hawkesby and Polly Gillespie collectively make reading Woman’s Day a real pleasure. This is reality lifestyle writing no TV show can resemble! Some get their daily dose from the small screen, but give me print media any day! • Peter, Auckland Royal contradiction The fallout of Harry and Meghan’s decision to scale back their duties as senior royals is a big deal, and personally I think if they want out they should completely leave the royal family. But I was intrigued to read about the Sussexes and then the Tindalls further in the mag (WD, Jan 3). Harry and Meghan seem to be vilified for wanting…

Lizzo’s feeling “Good as Hell”! The singer, 31, took a well-deserved break from her busy tour schedule and enjoyed a day at Piha beach with her back-up dancers. Twerking and posing for pictures and videos, she had no worries showing off her figure in a glamorous gold bikini. Lizzo faced criticism over her size last week from The Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels, but the body positive singer didn’t let it get to her. “I love myself,” she said. “I’m making music to make us smile, to make you love yourself.”…

Just two weeks after plunging the monarchy into crisis with their shock decision to quit the royal family, Prince Harry is set to join his wife Meghan in Canada with baby Archie this week, where they’ll start their new future outside of palace walls. And as the world continues to reel from the astonishing events, back in the UK, a devastated Prince William has vowed to rise above what he sees as “the ultimate betrayal” by his younger brother. With his wife the Duchess of Cambridge at his side, William has promised the Queen and Prince Charles that they will get through this and come out stronger than ever. “The past week has been the worst ever for William. It’s been like a knife to the heart. He’s barely slept…

As snow fell on Vancouver Island, Canada, last week, a small group of well-to-do travellers huddled in the airport terminal awaiting the arrival of a pint-sized seaplane to whisk them to the mainland. Then, as they braved the sub-zero temperatures to mount the stairs of the aircraft, they were joined by yet another passenger – arguably the most talked about woman on the planet this week. Wrapped up snugly in knee-high boots and a jacket with a large fur-lined hood, the Duchess of Sussex was almost unrecognisable as she boarded the plane, flanked by her security team but without her eight-month-old son Archie. It was the first time the public had laid eyes on Meghan, 38, since she and her husband Prince Harry, 35, dropped the bombshell that they were…

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik looked seriously together as they stepped out arm-in-arm in New York City last week. The on-again, off-again pair have been in permanent off-mode since ending their four-year relationship in 2018 – but an insider says they’re officially a couple again after “Pillowtalk” singer Zayn, 27, agreed to a string of rules laid down by supermodel Gigi, 24. “Gigi gave Zayn the list before agreeing to reconcile,” dishes the insider. “She insisted he continued to get help for his long-term battle with anxiety – and he agreed.” Rumours of a reunion began swirling in December when Zayn posted photos of Gigi cooking his mum’s curry recipe on social media. And when, last week, the loved-up duo stepped out to the swanky hotspot Il Buco to celebrate…

Adorable Marley lies on the couch, his little fists stretched upwards and, as his eyes open, former The Block NZ contestant Ethan Ordish scoops his son into his arms, planting a kiss on his head. It’s been eight weeks since Marley entered the world, but for his proud dad it’s like he’s been here forever. “It used to be me and Mia, but now it’s me and Marley or Marley and Mia,” he tells. When Woman’s Day visits Ethan and his partner Mia Broad at their Hamilton home to meet their bundle of joy, it’s as relaxed as one would expect after watching the famously laid-back builder on the Three reality series. But despite their serenity, it has been a bumpy road for the couple, who found out they were…

Nearly a decade on from the Christchurch earthquakes, Sam Johnson’s name remains synonymous with the city’s devastated heart, the area that became known as the red zone. And now that destroyed area holds an extra-special place in Sam’s own heart – it’s where he and long-term partner Tyler Brummer married on January 4 in front of 150 guests. Thirty-year-old Sam, whose Student Volunteer Army was at the forefront of the post-quake clean-up, and his new husband are still buzzing from their big day. The loved-up pair met seven years ago after matching on dating app Grindr. Tyler (31), an environmental scientist and native of Colorado, was at Lincoln University completing a PhD. He explains, “It’s a very modern romance.” Discovering they both enjoyed the outdoors, they hooked up, and “got…

Tasty Tomato & Chilli Jam MAKES 2 CUPS PREPARATION & COOKING 1 HOUR, 40 MINUTES (PLUS STANDING) 1kg ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 cups white sugar ¼ cup lemon juice 1/3 cup white vinegar 6 long red chillies, sliced (see tip) 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1. Place tomato and sugar in a non-metallic bowl. Cover with cling film and stand overnight at room temperature. 2. Transfer to a pan. Add remaining ingredients. Heat on medium-high, stirring occasionally until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until thick. 3. Wash jars in hot, soapy water. Rinse, then dry in oven at 100°C for 10-15 minutes to sterilise. Spoon hot jam into jars and seal. Store in a cool, dry…

1 MAKE BREAKFAST COUNT Starting the day with the right fuel means your kids will be firing on all cylinders when they hit the classroom. “Bread and cereal options should include good amounts of wholegrains and fibre,” explains Karina Savage, a paediatric gut health dietitian. “These enable a slow release of sugar into the bloodstream, which means children have longer-lasting energy and concentration. “Adding in fruit, avocado, nut butters or yoghurt will further boost their nutrient intake and nourish their little bodies.” 2 REDUCE PROCESSED CARBS Rice crackers, crisps, puffed potato and corn products offer little else than fast sugar. Karina explains, “These foods are usually very low in fibre and nutrients, and often high in salt.” To boost their nutritional value, pair with wholesome ingredients such as hummus, nut…

The start of the new school year is the ideal time to set the stage for healthy habits for the whole family. Take time to think about how you’d like your whanau to function in 2020 – set goals and communicate them with everyone in your household. Encourage all the members to get on board as it’s never too early to start conversations around ways to increase your happiness and wellbeing. EARLY NIGHTS If the kids have got used to having late nights during the holidays, it can be hard to suddenly enforce a stricter routine the night before school starts. Instead, bring forward bedtime by 10 minutes each day for the week before they go back. The kids are unlikely to notice the slight change and before you know…

Heading back to school is always a nerve-wracking time, no matter what age or what year you’re in. It’s the luck of the draw in terms of who you’ll get as teachers, who’ll be in your class, what dramas may unfold with friends and so on. You’d think it’d get easier as you get older, but my observation is the butterflies kick in day one no matter what age you are. The biggest thing, I think, is the teacher. With the four different schools our five kids have attended, we’e seen the whole gamut when it comes to teachers. We’ve had the great ones, the inspiring ones, the dedicated ones, the ones who go above and beyond. We’ve also had the terrible ones, the grumpy ones, the ones who clearly…

Set your phasers to fun! Avenue 5 is a new space tourism comedy from Veep creator Armando Iannucci, following the captain and crew of a luxury space cruise liner as they navigate disgruntled passengers and unexpected events after a major systems malfunction. Read on to get to know the quirky crew ... HUGH LAURIE as CAPTAIN RYAN CLARK The most well-known face in this sci-fi line-up, House star Hugh takes charge of the intergalactic vessel. Outwardly confident, controlled and personable, Ryan is the man you want in charge if something goes wrong. ZACH WOODS as MATT Silicon Valley star Zach plays Matt who, as head of customer relations on board the Avenue 5, just wants a promotion to a more senior role back on Earth. JOSH GAD as HERMAN JUDD…

LIFE AS A CASKETEER Francis and Kaiora Tipene (HarperCollins, rrp $39.99) They’re two of New Zealand’s favourite undertakers, with their own TV series about day-to-day life (and death) at their Auckland funeral business. Francis and Kaiora open up about their modest yet culturally rich Maori upbringing, marriage and what it takes to grow a business. LAST STOP AUSCHWITZ Eddy de Wind (Penguin, rrp $38) Thought to be one of the only full books written from within Auschwitz, this is a Dutch doctor and psychiatrist’s remarkable account of suffering and the daily struggle to survive in one of the most harrowing places on earth. But it also tells of hope and the enduring power of love.…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 With the sun, moon and Mercury all energising your sign, it’s time to shine! As your sparkle increases, stimulating new people will come into your orbit – via the kids, local groups or work. Casual catch-ups could morph into full-blown parties this week, so be prepared. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 After a hectic few weeks, ground yourself by spending time in nature or indulge your cultural side. As your thoughts and feelings become more buoyant, don’t be surprised if your financial situation follows suit. Looking for a lucky charm? Find a moonstone! Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Social stars may be exerting a powerful pull, but your inner world also needs sustenance. As February approaches, yoga classes, swims or walks might…

No wonder Lady Kitty Spencer looks like the cat that got the cream! The British model – niece of Princess Diana – is sporting a $590,000 diamond sparkler following her engagement to fashion tycoon Michael Lewis. Last week, soon after news broke that Kitty, 29, said yes to South African-born Michael, 60, the happy twosome took a stroll through Cape Town, stopping for a smooch in a local café before heading home to their $37 million mansion. Michael, dad of three adult children, might be almost six years older than Kitty’s dad, Earl Spencer, 55, but word has it her family is thrilled. Says an insider, “Michael is loved by all of them. Despite his wealth, he’s very humble and low key.” Wheelie excited On ya bike! BEYONCÉ, 38, is…