Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 7, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

How dreamy is summer? After a weekend spent lying on the beach and snorkelling with stingrays, I squeezed in a few more post-work swims and beers last week. As I write this, my scalp is more salt and sand than hair. If it wasn’t for all the good telly at the moment, I might be on my local beach every evening. I’ve recently been hooked to TVNZ OnDemand series It’s A Sin (see our interview with actress Lydia West on page 84) and after a cheeky preview of the new series, I’m already obsessed with The Bachelorette NZ too. I got to chat to hopeful bachelor Paul (page 28) ahead of last week’s launch party, where our writer Rebekah and I hung out with host Art Green, who told us…

It seemed like Brad Pitt’s romance with German model Nicole Poturalski was nothing more than a summer fling. “They had a wonderful time together, but things fizzled out,” an insider says of the pair, who parted ways in October, shortly after a sexy getaway to his French estate Château Miraval. “Ultimately, the timing was off and it was an impractical situation for both of them.” But their brief affair has been thrust back into the spotlight after new photos emerged of the leggy 28-year-old apparently sporting a burgeoning baby bump. “If Nicole is pregnant, there’s a chance it could be Brad’s baby,” the insider tells. “He was in France with her through late August, which would put her around the five-month mark.” Nicole is married to restaurateur Roland Mary, 68,…

It’s only been six months since Princess Beatrice surprised the world with news of her “lockdown wedding” to Edo Mapelli Mozzi, but rumours are rife that the couple are already considering calling it quits. Beset by a string of personal calamities in recent months, the 32-year-old royal has reportedly raised the possibility of divorce to her stunned grandmother, the Queen, who was guest of honour at the July nuptials. “Nothing gets past the Queen, including Bea and Edo’s marital troubles,” a source tells, adding that the frugal monarch is “livid they wasted so much money” on their $2.5 million wedding when they were already having difficulties. Among the couple’s issues is 38-year-old Edo’s close relationship with his ex Dara Huang. Bea feels he’s “more loyal to her” than he is…

For months, Ben Affl eck – famous for his rugged all-American good looks – has appeared to become more gaunt, pale and sad by the day. And after being dumped by Cuban beauty Ana de Armas following their steamy 10-month-long relationship, during which she was spotted wearing a whopping diamond on her ring finger, friends fear the 48-year-old recovering alcoholic has hit a new rock bottom. “Ben pinned a lot on his hopes on Ana,” says a source. “He thought it was forever, but apparently she had other ideas. With all his issues and her being only 32, it was a lot of pressure on Ana. His friends are privately unsurprised that she walked away, but they’re worried sick for Ben now that he’s on his own again.” ‘He looks…

For Princess Mary, the past 12 months have been the most diffi cult time for her since she joined the Danish royal family on the arm of Crown Prince Frederik in 2004 – and friends fear it’s taking a dramatic toll on her marriage. The future king and queen have not only been forced to reckon with the global pandemic just like the rest of us, but there’s also been family in-fighting that’s almost driven Fred, 52, and Mary, who turns 49 this week, to the brink. And now, Woman’s Day has images of Mary dabbling in a new hobby with a mystery man by her side, driving speculation that all is not well on the home front for the Tassie-born royal. “She’s loving horseriding and finds it is an…

‘Once I saw how good it was for my family, I started giving it away’ Most weeks, you can find Karmyn Wynyard in Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges, plucking fresh leaves from native kawakawa trees as she whispers a prayer of thanks. After harvesting what she needs, the mum-of-three heads to a nearby workshop on her parents’ five-hectare farm, where she boils the plant into a silky oil. Then, like magic, she turns it into healing skin and beauty products. “My children have eczema and sensitive skin, so after looking at lots of solutions, I tried kawakawa leaf extract because it’s the most popular traditional Maori healing plant,” says Karmyn, 47, who is of Tainui and Ngati Maniapoto descent. “It worked so well, I began making more and more recipes, like anti-age…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19  You have the opportunity to lay a fi rm foundation for your future. The good news is that 2021 can be the making of you. However, you have to shrug off any resistance you have for putting in the effort. The more you work hard and live the way you feel you should live, the better off you will be – emotionally, spiritually and financially. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 You’re prone to wanting to figure things out alone. Right now, you might want to keep certain things to yourself. That’s totally fine, just don’t bottle it up if you’re feeling embarrassed. We need to love ourselves, warts and all. Celebrate what’s good about you and accept what you still need to work…

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to educate people about the signs and symptoms of the disease. Our rates are among the highest in the world – it’s the eighth most common cancer in Kiwi women – so it’s critical to see your GP if the symptoms below are persistent or unusual for you: • Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating • Abdominal or pelvic (lower tummy) pain • Feeling full after eating a small amount • Needing to urinate often or urgently Less common but possible symptoms also include: • Changes in bowel habits • Unexplained weight gain/loss • Excessive fatigue • Lower back pain • Indigestion or nausea • Bleeding after menopause or in between periods • Pain during sex or bleeding after Visit cancernz.org.nz for more info.…

Smile brightener Before eating or drinking, put 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth. Swish around for 10 to 20 seconds, then spit out in a paper towel and place in the bin (don’t spit in the sink or toilet as it will clog the drains). “It’s supposed to be great for oral health and making your teeth white.” Gwyneth Paltrow Scalp cleanser “I do some type of beauty DIY almost every day! For a detoxifying scalp scrub, mix ¼ cup Himalayan salt with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted), 1 teaspoon honey and 5 drops of peppermint oil. Apply a teaspoon at a time onto damp hair and gently massage into the scalp. Leave for 5 minutes before rinsing with warm water, then continue…

ONE-PAN BOLOGNESE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 500g beef mince • 700ml jar tomato passata with basil • 200g mushrooms, chopped • 1½ cups shell pasta • chopped parsley, finely grated parmesan, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over a high heat. Saute onion 2-3 mins until tender. 2 Add mince and cook 4-5 mins until well browned, breaking up any lumps. 3 Stir in passata and mushrooms. Rinse passata jar with a little water, stock or wine and add the pan. Bring to the boil. 4 Reduce heat to low. Mix in pasta and simmer 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Season to taste. 5 Sprinkle bolognese with parsley and…

Geri’s sew smart GERI HALLIWELL In an apparent bid to cut her wardrobe costs, the iconic Spice Girl has turned to sewing her own threads. We have to hand it to her, the fit is impeccable! Fries with that, Amy? AMY POEHLER The funnylady is used to making people laugh with her comedy roles, but it was Amy’s tasty footwear that had bystanders chuckling when she hit the shops in Los Angeles. BUMPING ALONG K’LEE On enforced bedrest while expecting her fifth child, the Mai FM DJ had been in hospital for five weeks due to risks of premature delivery when she snapped this selfie. “Thank you, Jesus, we are still cooking!” she writes. Rock that ’do! DWAYNE JOHNSON Well, at least now we all know that The Rock will…

After his traumatic split from wife Olivia Wilde, who’s now house-hunting with new love Harry Styles, a heartbroken Jason Sudeikis has turned to his good friend Jennifer Aniston for comfort. “If anyone knows what it’s like to be humiliated romantically but come out stronger, it’s Jen,” reports a source. “She’s been an absolute rock for Jason throughout this nightmare. They talk and text every day, and she’s been sharing her coping strategies, such as meditation and yoga.” Jason, 45, and Olivia, 36, parents to Otis, six, and Daisy, four, ended their 10-year relationship in November and she’s since gone public with the One Direction singer, 26. Now friends of the actor are hoping he’ll find love with his Horrible Bosses co-star Jen, 51. “There’s a growing feeling they’re perfect for…

It’s news Jen will be hoping to keep from Ben, but Hollywood insiders are already whispering that Ana has moved on from the Batman star to another leading man – her old mate Chris Evans. Ana worked with the Captain America hunk, 39, on 2019’s Knives Out and the pair are teaming up again for a new thriller, The Gray Man. “They had a lot of chemistry the first time they worked together, and now that they’re single at the same time and back on set, sparks will fly guaranteed,” says a source. “Poor Ben. It does feel an awful lot like she’s upgrading to a younger, hotter version of her ex.”…

He’s a professional cook with long, luscious locks and an apartment in Paris, so Kiwi-Fijian hunk Paul Patterson was always going to be a top contender to steal the heart of The Bachelorette NZ’s Lexie Brown. And the fact both avid travellers have been brought home to Aotearoa by the global pandemic has given them even more to bond over, with Paul’s plans to open a restaurant in New York scuttled and the former ski instructor, 31, losing her job in Canada. “I’ve got feelings happening,” the Waiheke Island resident, 35, confesses to Woman’s Day. “It’s not what I expected. My dream girl is someone who can run amok and keep up with me, but is also happy to sit back and watch the world go by – and Lexie…

For months, English heartthrob Tom Hardy has been tipped to step into James Bond’s shoes after Daniel Craig takes his final bow in No Time To Die. According to several reports, Tom, 43, was offered the role after he auditioned last year, but Woman’s Day hears an all-out war is brewing between Hollywood’s leading men for the coveted part. George Clooney recently threw his support behind Luther star Idris Elba for the gig, arguing that the actor is “elegant”, adding “[Idris] should be Bond, I think he’d do a great job of it.” A Hollywood insider dishes, “Getting the tick of approval from someone like George is as good as gold. “Idris will have producers bashing down the doors to get the conversation rolling,” the source adds, insisting Tom has…

‘I WEIGHED MORE THAN 200KG… now I run marathons!’ Anna Kambranis was out of breath walking up the stairs when she arrived for her first gym session. She was in denial about her ballooning weight, and her friends had bought her 12 personal training sessions to kickstart a healthy lifestyle. “I didn’t want to go,” Anna, 48, tells Woman’s Day. “I gave the sessions a try because my friends were so concerned about me.” When the gym instructor asked her to step on the scales, she was devastated. “When I saw I weighed 206kg, I freaked out,” she says. “I didn’t know it had gotten that bad.” It was the shock she needed. She went home and got rid of all the sugary snacks, chips, and cola she’d been snacking…

This week kicks off with a rather fiery-looking clash between the sun, which is all about ego, and Mars, which is the planet of anger. So if you’re feeling as though everyone’s picking on you, or you can’t stop yourself from picking on other people, now you know why. We’ve just had the Full Moon and we are into the waiting cycle so please, just exhale and see if you can let it all go. The waning cycle will last two weeks. With whatever hasn’t worked out for you in the recent past, now is the time to offer it all up to the universe. If you can possibly wind it down at work, or take it a bit easier, do it. The waning cycle is the best time of…

e all know that water intake is great for our overall health, but did you know it can boost the effectiveness of your beauty routine too? We chatted to Ultraceuticals Global Education Ambassador Tracey Beeby to break down the new trend and tell us what it means, how it works and which products truly deliver. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? “Water-based skincare is simply a formulation that uses water as the main component,” says Tracey. These products contain little oil, but are rich in hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin – meaning you’ll get the benefits from active ingredients and a bonus punch of moisture. HOW DOES IT WORK? “Water is the medium in which active ingredients are immersed,” tells Tracey. “The texture of these formulas is generally light,…

LEMON & CHILLI FISH SCHNITZELS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + CHILLING COOK 10 MINS • 1 cup cornflake crumbs • 2 tbsp chopped dill • 2 tsp grated lemon zest • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes • 4 x 150g firm white fish fillets • ½ cup mayonnaise • oil, for shallow frying • lemon wedges, to serve RADISH & FENNEL SALAD • 1 baby gem lettuce, torn • 2 zucchini, thinly sliced • 5 red radish, thinly sliced • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp chopped dill 1 In a large bowl, combine crumbs, dill, zest and chilli. 2 Pat fish fillets dry with paper towel. Brush mayonnaise over each piece of fish. Press into crumb mixture to coat. Place on…

Satay roast pumpkin Use this pantry staple to spice up roast pumpkin SERVES 6 Preheat oven to 200°C. Cut 1kg pumpkin into wedges and lightly brush with 1 tbsp olive oil. Arrange pumpkin on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for 30-35 mins or until soft, turning after 15-20 mins. For the satay sauce, place ¹/ ³ cup Pic’s Crunchy Peanut Butter, 1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil), 2 tbsp coconut yoghurt, 1 tbsp tamari, 1 tsp coconut sugar (substitute brown sugar if you don’t have any), 1 crushed garlic clove, ½ tsp chilli flakes, ¼ tsp cumin and 2-3 tbsp water in a small bowl and mix well to combine, then transfer to a dish to serve with the pumpkin. Arrange roast pumpkin on a…

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KEISHA TIES THE KNOT! Kiwi Oscar nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes has confirmed she’s married her partner Donny Grahamer in the Big Apple. The pair got hitched on January 10, but the Whale Rider beauty, 30, only posted these gorgeous pics last week, causing various publications to incorrectly identify her groom. Congratulated by Woman’s Day, Keisha replied, “Thank you! We’re keeping things to us at this time. We’ve had a stressful day as NZ media printed I married the wrong guy! My husband is Donny Grahamer and we reside very happily in New York.” It’s a second marriage for the Game Of Thrones and FBI: Most Wanted star, who wed Jonathan Morrison in 2013 and has a 13-year-old daughter named Felicity from a previous relationship. HILARY BRINGS THE HEAT! Hilary Barry is…

A highly regarded British royal editor last week sparked a flurry of excitement when she suggested the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were expecting a baby girl. Sharing a candid snap of Kate, 39, with an infant Prince Louis, now two, The Mail On Sunday’s royal editor Emily Andrews tweeted, “Have a really sweet story about Kate’s new baby girl coming up in the #mailonsunday.” Hundreds of people responded, questioning whether it was in reference to baby number four, with one person saying, “I’m hoping to hear of another pregnancy – Princess Charlotte needs a sister!” Unfortunately for royal bump watchers, it became clear just days later that Emily was referring to her exclusive news that the family had welcomed a female cocker spaniel puppy – a gift from Kate’s…

‘I was expecting a call from the hospital. Those hours of waiting kind of killed me’ For 20 years, Claire Chitham had been free from the symptoms of the autoimmune disease that had plagued her youth, but as 2020 brought lockdowns, a death in the family and her mother’s cancer diagnosis, the actress feared a devastating relapse of the inflammatory bowel condition. Chatting to Woman’s Day in a bustling Auckland café, the former Shortland Street and Outrageous Fortune star, 42, says it was a cruel irony that she was writing a book about her experience of beating Crohn’s disease at the time. “My guts were a mess and I freaked out,” she recalls. “I was like, ‘This is the universe’s way of saying you’re a bloody idiot – you’ve written…

The Bachelorette NZ babe Lexie Brown has formed a close bond with last year’s leading lady Lily McManus after enjoying a big night out at Auckland’s SkyCity casino. “We had a few beverages and lost track of time because it’s so bright in there,” Lily told Woman’s Day the next day at the TVNZ 2 show’s launch party. “I was helping her move forward. The Bachelorette can be super-emotional and I know I needed a lot of support while it was airing. “I just let Lexie know that if she needs me, I’m here for her. I also gave her lots of advice and she told me all the secrets. I’m obviously very happy right now and I want her to be happy. She’s a great girl and I’m sure…

MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful mum Rose is coming through from Spirit with so much love for you. She’s smiling and calling out to Paul, and tells me she has met up with your brother on the other side – she was shocked to see him over there so soon. Your mum is giving you carnations, and says they are a special gift from her in Heaven. I’m shown the month of August on a calendar and your mum says this is when she passed away. She tells me she’s very happy and at peace with how you handled her possessions and doesn’t want you to worry. Your mum says she knows you have her ring and says to hold onto it when you feel you need extra strength and support…

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COCONUT PANCAKES WITH MAPLE BLUEBERRIES SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + RESTING COOK 10 MINS • 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted • ½ cup desiccated coconut • 2 tbsp caster sugar • 400ml can coconut milk • ½ cup milk • 2 eggs • few drops coconut essence • 30g butter, melted • 1 cup frozen blueberries • 2 tbsp maple syrup • crispy grilled bacon, to serve 1 In a large bowl, combine flour, coconut and sugar. In a jug, whisk milks, eggs and coconut essence together. Pour into dry ingredients, mixing until almost smooth (there can still be some lumps). Set aside 15 mins. 2 Heat a large non-stick frying pan on medium. Brush with a›little of the melted butter. Pour ¼ cup batter into pan and cook…

The Bachelorette NZ MONDAY, 7.30PM, TVNZ 2 The season of love is here with an all-new series of The Bachelorette NZ. Eighteen eligible Kiwi lads head to the mansion in hopes of winning the heart of the gorgeous Lexie Brown. Though there won’t be any overseas trips this year, the well-travelled Wellington lass’ journey to find love is sure to be a rollercoaster ride! Malcolm & Marie FRIDAY, NETFLIX Filmed during lockdown, this film starring Zendaya and John David Washington takes an intimate look at the crumbling relationship of a filmmaker and his girlfriend. Taking place over one night, it’s an often-claustrophobic romantic drama with stellar performances from its cast. Pork Pie SUNDAY, 8.30PM, PRIME All Jon wants to do is win back the love of his life by surprising…

MOVIE HIGH GROUND Set against the stunning backdrop of Australia’s Arnhem Land, this powerful, haunting film tells the tale of World War I veteran Travis (played by Simon Baker) and young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, the sole survivor of a brutal massacre, who team up to track down a dangerous indigenous warrior. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK BEYOND BURNOUT by Suzi McAlpine With the World Health Organisation recently upgrading “burnout” to a syndrome, this guide to preventing it couldn’t come sooner! With practical tools and helpful info to identify the signs of burnout, it’s a must-read for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by their work. IN STORES Tuesday (Penguin, $38) MUSIC MEDICINE AT MIDNIGHT by Foo Fighters The rock legends’ 10th album is finally seeing the light of day! Originally due to…