Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 4, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

I hope you’re having or have had a refreshing summer break. The Woman’s Day team is back in the office after a much-needed week away and feeling ready to tackle 2021! My holiday highlight was seeing a big pod of rare Hector’s dolphins surfing off the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki, while designer Demi and writer Rebekah both enjoyed swimming at “the best beach in New Zealand” at Mount Maunganui. Brand manager Bridget’s top moment was reading her book by the sea in Napier, chief sub Denise lapped up cocktails at Cockle Bay and designer Béla spent 17 hours straight bingeing Netflix! Meanwhile, my work wife, art director Mirella, simply savoured a staycation at home in Auckland. I find having an office spouse, like Mirella, to confide in and support through…

OLIVIA & HARRY’S HOT NEW ROMANCE He makes women the world over swoon, but in sad news for those hoping to steal his heart, it looks like Harry Styles might be taken once more. The former One Direction singer was spotted holding hands with actress Olivia Wilde while attending the nuptials of his agent last week, all but confirming they’re Hollywood’s hottest new couple. The pair, who first met when 26-year-old Harry landed the lead role in Olivia’s upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling, were later seen at Harry’s LA home. And while some fans were quick to point out the 10-year age gap between the two, it wouldn’t be the first time the Watermelon Sugar singer has been linked to an older woman. The British pop star has famously dated…

Sisters are loving life AMANDA SAYS Poppy tells me she belongs to Mayce, Tracey’s son, and that she has a sister living with her, who is owned by Mayce’s brother Ashton. The girls are about two now and love their life. They tell me they have an outdoor cage that is like a luxury motel, and at night they have an indoor cage, which is very comfortable. They tell me both boys found out the hard way they are allergic to guinea pigs, but the sisters still get lots of cuddles. Poppy comes through and tells me she can be a bit of a drama queen, and when Penny is getting attention she wants some too. They do both ask for some fresh grass to be grown, maybe in a…

We all know how important it is to slather on sunscreen before heading outdoors, but did you know that it’s equally – if not more – paramount to apply SPF even when you’re inside? Or that you really should be reapplying every two hours? Because the hard and fast rules of UV protection are often blurred, we’ve asked the skincare experts to find out the truth behind sunscreen, when to wear it and for how long… Do I need to wear SPF if I’m indoors? The simple answer is yes. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are the single biggest cause of premature ageing. So if you want to avoid wrinkles, pigmentation, loss of skin elasticity, dark patches, pre-cancerous skin changes and the more devastating risk of skin cancer, then you should wear…

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REPTILE STYLE! RITA ORA The Your Song singer looked to the dinosaur family for some inspiration in this green, spiky look. We don’t see the fashion elite jumping on to this stegosaurus trend any time soon. Donut disaster BEN AFFLECK The Gone Girl actor, who looked like he certainly could have done with a few cups of joe, wasn’t off to the best start after he was caught dropping his entire Dunkin’ Donuts haul. Luckily you can afford all the coffee in the world, Ben! Hangry, Elsa? EL A A Chri Hemsworth’s actress wife didn’t look very happy as she roared through McDonald’s drive-thru for a Happy Meal recently. Summer stunner BERNADINE OLIVERKERBY The beloved broadcaster enjoyed a beach break at Mount Maunganui. “It’s crazy at the moment, but such…

I do… again! After tying the knot in Las Vegas last year, Shortland Street stars Grace Palmer and Rawiri Jobe got hitched once more, this time with friends and whanau in Aotearoa. “Forever and ever, baby,” the Good Grief actress captioned these pics, taken by her sister Faith Gunn. Here comes the sun! All you need is love... and in the case of Sir Paul McCartney, a dreamy holiday in St Barts with wife Nancy Shevell made things extra special. Simply delicious Our girl Rachel Hunter looked ethereal as she tucked into an organic yoghurt during a day out in Santa Monica. Pooch perfect Turns out Emilia Clarke’s adorable pup Ted is a natural in front of the camera, just like his mum! Beckham boys rule! Proud dad David Beckham…

In launching his new Archewell website, Prince Harry paid a touching tribute to his mum Princess Diana – but left his dad out in the cold. “I am my mother’s son,” he posted on the home page, together with an iconic picture of himself with the late royal. “And I am our son’s mother,” continued his wife Duchess Megan on the site. But that’s where the warm fuzzies end, and sources tell Woman’s Day that Charles, 72, felt “extremely disrespected” to be ignored by his youngest son.…

Alec Baldwin has weathered some family scandals in his time, but none quite so eyebrow-raising as his second wife Hilaria Baldwin fabricating a Spanish heritage. The 36-year-old has become the butt of internet jokes around the world after being outed as not Hilaria from Mallorca with a darling accent, but instead Hillary Thomas who was born and raised in Boston to comfortable, middle-class, very much American parents who enjoyed holidays in the European sunshine. Last week, it was also revealed that Hillary’s father David is obsessed with all things Spain. “My path in life has been heavily influenced by Spanish language and culture, and not because I have one iota of Latin blood in my veins,” he shared in a blog post from 2015. HUMILIATION As the denizens of the…

As a director on The Crown, Kiwi filmmaker Jessica Hobbs has earned an Emmy nomination and chuckled off screen with “naughty” actors like Helena Bonham Carter. But it’s calling “action” on a scene involving her 13-year-old daughter that will likely remain her highlight from the Netflix series – after all, Jessica was only a child herself when she joined her mum, director Aileen O’Sullivan, on set for a role in local mini-series The Governor. “My daughter had a small role in season three and had a wonderful time,” Jessica, 53, tells Woman’s Day over the phone from London. “She’s in the background, so unless you’re her mum, you won’t catch it! But it was wonderful having her on set. It’s lovely and validating for my kids to come see what…

Music promoter Hamish Pinkham has staged some of the hottest events in New Zealand, rung in the New Year with Calvin Harris, hung out with a Backstreet Boy and helped save his business as it tinkered on the edge of bankruptcy. But it was popping the question to girlfriend Roma Bhola in the picturesque surrounds of Milford Sound that ignited such potent nerves that she wondered if the Rhythm & Vines co-founder/ director was sick with COVID-19. “I was so nervous all week with anticipation,” says Hamish, 39, whose event-planning skills are now being put to the test with a spectacular three-day wedding that will merge Indian and Kiwi culture at Gisborne’s Waiohika Estate. “I’d taken this ring around, waiting for that magic moment, but had my heart set on…

Bruce “Hoppo” Hopkins has seen his fair share of water rescues while patrolling Bondi Beach, but not many have impressed him as much as youngster Jesse Tait – who recently saved his mum from drowning in their backyard pool. Jesse’s heroic actions were all down to watching Bondi Rescue, and seeing how lifeguard Hoppo saved people’s lives. The nine-year old remembered a first-aid technique he’d seen on his favourite show, and put it in to action in order to save his mum’s life. “I was a bit scared at first, but when I swam towards Mum I was trying to be brave,” Jesse tells Woman’s Day. “I flipped her over [in the pool] and started pushing on her tummy in the shallow end – just like I’d seen them do…

Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Have you awakened to the fact that recent obstacles are now behind you? There’s a New Moon this week in your sign. That makes this week your annual chance to start all over again. Wipe the 2020 slate clean. You’ll be brand new! Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 One way or another, you need to give yourself a break. If you’re thinking about getting into meditation, self-hypnosis or even something a bit left of field like chanting, then go for it. It suits your chart so well right now. You’re under pressure and these activities will help you. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Not everyone who smiles at you is a friend. If you’re clinging on to any friendships for the wrong…

PREPARE Use a foam roller to massage muscles and strapping tape to stabilise and support joints. Do some dynamic mobility exercises like leg swings, squats, lunges and upper body rotations to get your muscles and joints warmed up before exercising. PARTNER UP Exercising with someone helps keep you motivated, and you can watch each other for any issues with form. PROGRESS SAFELY You can’t expect to be performing at your best after an exercise hiatus, so don’t pressure yourself. Start with small amounts of exercise and see how your body responds. Slowly add more, allowing time for your body to adapt and recondition. If you have any pain or previous injuries, seek professional guidance. An osteopath or physiotherapist can advise you on exercises and a plan specific to you.…

HONEY & BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 5 MINS 2/3 cup thickened cream 1/3 cup honey 2 oranges, zest finely grated, segmented 1 tbsp powdered gelatine 2 tbsp boiling water 1¼ cups buttermilk 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice 125g blueberries, halved 2 tbsp chopped unsalted pistachios 1 Grease 6 x 2/3-cup dariole moulds. Place on an oven tray. Place cream, honey and half the zest in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Transfer cream mixture to a large heatproof bowl. 2 Sprinkle gelatine over the boiling water in a small heatproof jug. Stir until gelatine dissolves. Add to cream mixture, then stir in buttermilk. Pour into prepared moulds. Chill for 4 hours or until firm. 3 Combine orange segments, remaining…

Classic Kiwi sponge Nothing beats a simple light-as-air cake filled with jam and cream SERVES 8-10 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 2 x 20cm diameter round cake pans, then line the bases and sides with baking paper, extending 3cm over the edges. Crack 4 eggs into a large bowl of an electric mixer. Using the whisk attachment, beat for 5 mins on high speed or until very thick and pale. Add ²/ ³ cup caster sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating between each addition, then beat in 2 tsp vanilla extract. Sift 100g self-raising flour and 50g plain flour onto a sheet of baking paper, then sift again over the egg mixture. Add 1 tbsp boiling water and gently fold to combine (do not stir). Divide mixture evenly among…

MY BEST BINGE WATCH I found myself bingeing on Virgin River last week! It’s on Netflix – such an easy watch. But my all-time favourite is either The Office UK or Kath & Kim. MY TOP BEAUTY TIP Too much pressure is put on being pretty or beautiful. Some people don’t find Angelina Jolie attractive, believe it or not! My best beauty tip would be to try not to focus on your appearance this summer and just have a good time. It’s been a rough year for everyone – we don’t need to worry about crazy beauty standards as well! MY MUSIC OBSESSION Taylor Swift’s Evermore. MY FAVE CHILDHOOD MOVIES The Princess Bride and The Labyrinth. MY GO-TO HOLIDAY SPOTS I’m about to discover them on my campervan trip over…

Samantha Markle has been threatening to unleash her poison pen version of her family life ever since Prince Harry came on the scene. And the day of reckoning has arrived, with Samantha, 56, daughter of Meghan’s dad Thomas Sr and his first wife, Roslyn, last week revealing that her memoir, The Diary of Princess Pushy’s Sister Part 1, is set to be released this week. “Meghan was dreading this day because Sam’s made no secret of the fact that she loathes her, despite having only met her a few times,” says a source. “She’s sure it will be full of lies.”…

BEYONCE The singer was accused of faking her pregnancy with now nine-year-old Blue Ivy after some onlookers alleged her pregnant belly folded inwards like foam during a TV interview. SHANIA TWAIN The country superstar claimed she had Native American heritage, but it was later revealed that it was in fact her stepfather who could boast such bloodlines, not her. DUCHESS MEGHAN In her engagement interview, Meghan said she “didn’t know much about” the royals and Prince Harry, but a photo shows her outside Buckingham Palace in 1996. MADONNA During her marriage to British director Guy Ritchie, the US-born singer was busted faking an English accent. Her rep said she “does naturally pick up on languages and sounds of people around her”.…

For the majority of contestants, the idea of winning The Block Australia means a much-needed holiday, renovations or a brand-new home. But Perth couple Luke and Jasmin have their sights on growing their family! “We’d love another little person in our home. It would bring us even more love and happiness,” Jasmin, 36, tells Woman’s Day. “We’ve always wanted children and we’ve been incredibly lucky to have a healthy boy and girl – Sonny, who has just turned two, and Lola, who is nearly five. “And Luke being from a large Italian family has always hinted he wants to move to the country with his large tribe of bambinos.” However, carpenter Luke and part-time kindergarten teacher Jasmin say that growing their brood hasn’t always been a financially viable option. “It’s…

Never leave a child alone around water. You should actively supervise children, even if they can swim. Follow public pool rules and set rules for your pool at home – ensure the rules are enforced and followed by your children. Install and maintain adequate fencing that complies with the appropriate standards. First-aid skills should be updated every three years, and CPR skills annually. If you’re going to a public pool, ask the front desk staff or lifeguard for safety advice. Check the depth and be aware of where the depth may change.…

When you think of the sign of Capricorn, you don’t necessarily think of the word explosive or eruptive. Capricorn is a very traditional sign that’s more concerned with doing things properly than wreaking havoc. However, this week there’s a New Moon taking place in the sign of Capricorn, right next to the planet of transformation, passion and power – Pluto. So expect this first New Moon of 2021 to pack a punch – and treat it with all due respect. Do spend some time working with the energies of this New Moon. It’s extra intense and good to tap into because it comes at the start of the year when our resolutions are high, as well as the fact it’s so near to the life-changing planet Pluto. Take a moment…

If you want a one-stop shop for all your suncare needs at amazing budget-friendly price points, stop in at your local Countdown. Here are just a few of our faves that are great for the whole family… WW Suncare Pump SPF 50, $18 – for families that need their sunscreen to go the extra mile, this large one-litre tub is for you. WW Suncare Pump SPF 50, $11, is the smaller version! WW Sunscreen Everyday 50+, $6 – great for your handbag and to pop in the kids’ school bags. WW Aloe Gel, $6, is soothing after sun!…

Music legend Jon Bon Jovi recently decided to upgrade his $26.9 million oceanfront home in Palm Beach, Florida, for something a little more... grand! The Livin’ On A Prayer singer settled on a $58.5 million estate, located just a few blocks away from his previous home – clearly he must be a fan of the area! It seems Jon is quite the house flipper, too, as he only just completed renovations on his previous digs, with his wife of 31 years and high-school sweetheart Dorothea Hurley, 58, before scoping out another potential project. The 58-year-old’s new pad is double the size of his old place and boasts seven bedrooms, a three-car air-conditioned garage, wine cellar, gym and a courtyard pool with a cabana and two oceanfront loggias. The Mediterranean-style mansion…

SATAY BEEF & NOODLES SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS 2 tbsp peanut oil 400g beef rump steak, trimmed, thinly sliced 1 onion, cut into wedges 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp grated ginger 1 capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced 200g green beans, trimmed, sliced 400ml can coconut cream ½ cup crunchy peanut butter 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 200g pkt rice noodles 2 boiled eggs, peeled, halved 1 In a wok or large frying pan, heat half the oil on high. Stir-fry beef in 2 batches, 1-2 mins each, until well browned. Transfer to a plate. 2 In same wok, heat remaining oil on high. Stir-fry onion, garlic and ginger 1 min. Add capsicum and beans. Stir-fry 2 mins until tender. 3 Stir in…

MOVIE A CALL TO SPY At the dawn of World War II, a desperate Winston Churchill orders his spy agency to start recruiting women. Spy mistress Vera finds two recruits – Virginia Hall, an ambitious American with a wooden leg, and Noor Inayat Khan, an Indian Muslim pacifist. Enjoy the incredible true story of the women who helped undermine the Nazis. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK LIVING LIGHTLY: THE BUSY PERSON’S GUIDE TO MINDFUL CONSUMPTION by Nicola Turner In a previous life, it was the author’s job to convince people to buy things – now she’s using that same insight to teach us how to consume less. This book is filled with practical tips for people who want to declutter, produce less waste and protect the planet. ($45, Harper Collins) EVENT…