Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 9, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Look, I try to be a bit intellectual sometimes. I’m currently halfway through a book about an 1800s German naturalist and I attended opening night of the Auckland Theatre Company play Two Ladies last week. But this issue’s reality TV special has really given me an excuse to indulge in my greatest guilty pleasure – trash telly. First up, I binged both episodes of Married At First Sight Australia: The Grand Reunion. It’s an awful show about awful people (for awful people?) and I lapped up every second – check out page 22 for some behind-the-scenes MAFS dirt! Then I got stuck into The Bachelorette NZ and my obsession only intensified after chatting to entrepreneur Aidan (page 26), who is such a good storyteller, I’m tempted to employ him here…

They were fan favourites when they got hitched on MAFS in 2018, but despite their marriage failing, both say they’ll always be a part of each other’s lives. “Troy – [I’ve got him] for life,” Ashley jokes. “Him and I always had a good relationship on the show. Maybe there were no sparks, but we were always good friends, and I think we will always be friends. I would invite him to my next wedding!”…

Last season’s Lily McManus is still smitten with Bachelorette bloke Richie Boyens, but what about her co-star Lesina Nakhid-Schuster? Now working as an ear, nose and throat specialist in Taranaki, the doctor, 33, dishes the dirt on life after reality TV… How do you look back on the show? I’ve done a tonne of reflecting and while parts of how it played out on screen still make me sad, I’m glad I did it and wholeheartedly stand by every action because I was doing the best I could in the situation. What was the biggest thing you learnt? I learnt that being vulnerable and honest is a way easier way to live, but most of all, it just reinforced how much I love being a doctor. After the show, I…

He dropped almost $12 million in just a few hours during The Block’s auction finale. And while three houses may seem a bit greedy to some, IT millionaire Danny Wallis’ plan for one of his new homes certainly is not. Danny will donate the 1930s home, built by Daniel and Jade, to the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity. It’s a touching gesture given the South Australian couple’s daughter suffers from a rare chromosome disorder. “It is made extra special for me because I know Daniel and Jade have been through so much with their daughter Isla over the years,” says Danny.…

Elvis Presley didn’t die from a heart attack or drug overdose, but from a brain injury he sustained 10 years earlier that eventually led to his death on August 16, 1977. This is the claim that has recently resurfaced from prominent Californian physician Dr Forest Tennant, who viewed Elvis’ sealed autopsy report, a document that’s been kept a secret by the US government at his family’s request since his death. The report is set to be released in 2027, though medical professionals have been permitted to review the findings over the years, including Dr Tennant, who cited the report in 1981. At the time, he was defending Elvis’ doctor, George Nichopoulos, accused of overprescribing medication to the singer at the time of his death. CAUSE OF DEATH Dr Tennant claims…

A pig’s tale... AMANDA SAYS Charles comes through and tells me he is still living. He shows me he lives a very privileged lifestyle, and loves his mud pool. Charles shows me he is very close friends with a stray cat called Sabrina – they just adore each other. He tells me he lives on a different property to Christine but it’s not that far away. Christine is thinking of moving a long way away and he needs to talk to her about his decision. He wants to stay where he is as he loves it there, and he cannot bear the thought of not being with Sabrina. Charles tells me he is about five years old now and in great shape, and plans to live for quite some time…

When I was offered the opportunity to try a “hair facial” recently, I was both excited and left wondering, “What the heck took so long?” Considering we are now trained to treat our skin like a glassy shrine, shouldn’t we have always been doing the same for our scalp and hair too? Well, yes, most definitely, but has anybody really got time for that? I was under the illusion that my weekly intense hair mask was enough, but according to Christophe Robin hair guru Taylah Jones, sadly it just doesn’t cut the mustard. “Everyone wants shiny, beautiful hair but fails to realise that this means investing in so much more than just your basic shampoo, conditioner and, if you’re good, a treatment,” says Taylah. “Our scalp is an extension of…

PORK & KIDNEY BEAN TACOS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, sliced • 500g pork mince • 2 x 400g cans kidney beans, rinsed, drained • 35g sachet taco seasoning • ¼ cup finely chopped jalapenos • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley • 8 taco shells • 1 avocado, seeded, finely chopped • 1 cup shredded red cabbage • 2 tomatoes, diced • ½ cup shredded tasty cheese 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute onion 2-3 mins until tender. Add pork, and cook 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps. Stir in kidney beans and seasoning and cook 3-4 mins until liquid evaporates. Mix jalapenos and parsley through. 3 Meanwhile, place taco…

The Walkers MONDAY, 8.30PM, TVNZ 2 Stan Walker has already shared his painful and powerful story with a moving autobiography and a documentary about his cancer surgery, but this series shows us the fun and laughter that fill the lives of the beloved Kiwi singer and his hugely entertaining whanau. Just don’t expect it to be like Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Stan says, “We’re a big family – that’s the only thing we have in common. We’re all pretty rugged. We couldn’t be more opposite.” I Care A Lot FRIDAY, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO Bond babe Rosamund Pike and Game Of Thrones star Peter Dinklage star in this black-comedy thriller about a conwoman who tricks judges into appointing her the legal guardian of dozens of elderly people, then takes their…

1 My favourite drink is orange Gatorade. 2 I wear small rosary beads around my wrist, the ones my son Beau wore the day he passed. 3 I had a debilitating stutter as a kid that I overcame by reading and reciting Irish poems. 4 I love meeting children when I’m on the road. It brightens my day! 5 My biggest vice is chocolate-chip ice cream – no mint! 6 One of my biggest accomplishments was writing and passing the Violence Against Women Act. 7 I will interrupt any meeting if my children or grandchildren call. 8 I always have Ray-Ban aviators, which I’ve been wearing since I was a lifeguard in the ’60s, on me. 9 I love Corvettes and still own a 1967 Corvette that my dad financed…

Gimme a leg up! Laura Daniel helped Madeleine Sami kick up her heels at the Auckland premiere of Shadow In The Cloud. Shorty star’s real romance Life’s rosy for Shortland Street sweetheart Rebekah Randell, who scored a gorgeous bouquet from hubby Bevan ahead of their first anniversary. What a muppet! Former first lady Michelle Obama introduced her furry new friends, the stars of her upcoming Netflix kids’ series Waffles + Mochi. It’s a Party In The USA! Billy Idol, Miley Cyrus and The Weeknd provided some non-sporting entertainment at the Super Bowl. Winners are grinners Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and her hubby, NFL legend Tom Brady, celebrated his big Super Bowl win with kids Jack, 13, Ben, 11, and Vivian, eight, in Tampa, Florida. She’s still ink-redible Looking blooming fabulous at…

Prince Harry is putting in more father-son time as Meghan’s political ambitions grow – to the point where the couple have decided he’ll be the stay-at-home dad to Archie. “Both Meghan and Harry’s names are signed on the dotted line for their Netflix and Spotify deals, but everyone knows who the creative force behind their content is,” says a source. “She’s also pushing for important meetings with politicians, including forging a friendship with California’s current governor [Gavin Newsom, pictured  above], which keeps her a lot busier than Harry is.” In a rare solo outing, the royal was recently spotted in Hollywood with late-night talk show host James Corden. The pair were filming in an open-top tourist bus. “Harry’s happy just to do a few fun things for publicity, especially if…

He’s known for his perpetually sunny disposition, infectious laugh and furious brushing of his teeth. But behind the smiles, MAFS Australia Grand Reunion star Troy Delmege tells Woman's Day that he's been fighting a secret battle – one which left him fearing for his health and wondering if he’d ever recover. “It was a real tough 2020,” says the 38-year-old, who appears in the reunion special alongside his series five “wife”, Ashley Irvin. “I had this health issue – a parasite [Blastocystis hominis] which went undiagnosed for about five months and wreaked so much havoc.” Troy saw several doctors, but none managed to get to the bottom of his drastic weight loss, upset stomach and malaise. “I had read a lot about parasites over the years, and I had always…

When Kylie Minogue jetted home to Australia from London recently, the internet was alight with speculation she could be joining Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under as a judge while the show films in Auckland. But those closer to Kylie say she’s back in Melbourne for the most special occasion of all – her wedding! Kylie, 52, and her longtime partner, Welsh British GQ artistic director Paul Solomons, 46, snuck into town recently, secretly undergoing hotel quarantine before being spotted out and about together. Her promoter Michael Gudinski confirmed she “is vibing to be home... She’s ecstatic to see family and she’s going to stay in Australia for a while.” FAMILY REUNION Around the same time as she was reunited with her parents Ron and Carol, and sister Dannii, Paul’s…

They’re best buddies who decided the perfect time to travel together for the first time would be on national telly, but after a few minutes chatting to Travel Guides New Zealand duo Emily Dang and Nicolas Tian, you get the sense that nothing much fazes them. The self-proclaimed “queen and princess” of the new Kiwi reality show – Emily being the queen, Nicolas the princess – have only been pals for a couple of years after meeting on the badminton court, but their fun, flirty and fabulous friendship has come easily since day one. “We’re like girlfriends,” says Emily, pointing at Nicolas. “Actually, he’s like a little girl sometimes! We go shopping, we go to lunches and dinners, and we play badminton, of course.” The pair are also both accomplished…

Australia has a new celebrated vet in town - former Big Brother housemate Ray Baxter! A chocolate milk-loving, self-professed fitness fanatic who once set his sights on becoming a celebrity vet, Dr Baxter turned his back on the TV spotlight for his love of family and dedication to his clients. Dr Baxter, 33, recently hit the national headlines again after coming to the rescue of an orphaned dog called Frankie. The pooch was the only survivor in a horrific hit-and-run in Brisbane, which killed Frankie’s owners, Matty Field and his pregnant partner Kate Leadbetter. With the local community out in force to locate the beloved pet, Frankie was found in dense bushland the next day, terrified and confused. Taking on the distressed pup free of charge, Dr Baxter, who had…

Little Mia Lumby is just 22 months old, but she already has a favourite hero, and he’s no cartoon character – it’s her dad Matt Lumby. Matt, an experienced surf lifesaver, was celebrating the Australia Day long weekend with his wife Kylie, 34, and an excited Mia at Lake Macquarie when he heard someone yelling nearby. “Out of nowhere, I heard someone splashing madly and loud guttural moans – I knew something was wrong,” Matt tells Woman’s Day from his hometown beach of Towradgi on the NSW South Coast. “Kylie yelled out to me to run, and when I got to the location, about 30 metres offshore, there was a bloke in all sorts of strife. Then I heard someone scream, ‘SHARK SHARK!’... I took off and swam faster than…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Your detached demeanour may save you from tricky situations. This week, aim to do as much good as you can so you accrue plenty of good karma. Otherwise, it could be quite a difficult week. Also make sure you are not trying to boss anyone around too much. They won’t like it, and it’ll only wear you out. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 You’ve been enjoying much-needed down time recently. Remember I told you you’ll start to feel your energy levels rising up again? That should start now. I can’t promise you it’s going to be the best week of the year, but it should feel a bit like at least you have the energy to deal with any drama that’s coming. Aries…

Expressing gratitude increases oxytocins (the love molecule) and creates stronger connections and bonds. Journalling also has a long history of being used for greater clarity and wellbeing, and so combining the two is a simple recipe for better health, improved happiness, stronger relationships, a competitive edge at work and greater overall wellbeing. There’s no right or wrong way to do it, but there are some tips that can make it more effective. Write down three things you’re grateful for each day or choose one thing from the last 24 hours to write about in detail. The most important tip, however, is that you take time to feel the gratitude as you remember or relive each experience.…

EXFOLIATING SCRUB (ONCE A WEEK) TRY (1) Quai Haircare Scalp & Body Scrub, $66. This deep-cleansing detox sloughs away dry skin and product from the scalp without scratching. HAIR OIL TRY (2) Raw C Coconut Oil Premium Organic, $6.70. This is a great pre-shampoo  treatment – warm it in the microwave and leave in your hair for 15 minutes. DAILY CLEANSER TRY (3) Christophe Robin Purifying Shampoo with Jujube Bark Extract, $54. Great for everyday use, this regulates excess of sebum and calms itchiness. HYDRATING MASK (ONCE A WEEK) TRY (4) Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intense Hydration Masque, $38.99. Your once-a-week intense treatment is best used with a hot towel over the top to absorb all the goodness. MOISTURISER TRY (5) Klorane Leave-In Cream with Desert Date,…

BOOK SISTER TO SISTER by Olivia Hayfield The Auckland-based author’s Wife After Wife was a clever modern take on Henry VIII. This sequel takes his daughters Bloody Mary and Queen Elizabeth I into the present day, as heiresses to their love-rat father’s media empire, with a chaotic cast of characters inspired by the likes of William Shakespeare and Sir Francis Drake. It’s a must-read for history buffs. OUT NOW (Hachette, $34.99) ALBUM SONGS FOR THE FAMILY by Malcolm Black To mark what would have been the Netherworld Dancing Toys frontman’s 60th birthday, his family has released a posthumous album recorded months before his untimely death two years ago. All proceeds of the record will go to the University of Otago’s Centre for Translational Cancer Research. OUT NOW EVENT AUCKLAND RAINBOW…

SEX AND THE ICKY SARAH JESSICA PARKER We couldn’t help but wonder what SJP’s stylish Sex And The City character Carrie Bradshaw would think of her, er, interesting ensemble. Hugh gets the axe! RYAN REYNOLDS The hunky actor continued his tongue-in-cheek decade-long feud with Aussie acting counterpart Hugh Jackman by using his face as a target! Eek! How will Hugh respond? Snug as a bug in a pram IRINA SHAYK The Russian supermodel made sure her daughter Lea didn’t feel one bit of the cold as she wrapped her three-year-old up like a burrito during a brisk walk in New York recently. Martha’s cover-up! MARTHA KALIFATIDIS The MAFS star attempted to hide from the paparazzi while out for a walk with boyfriend Michael Brunelli but little did she know the…

The Bachelorette NZ’s Aidan Uttinger runs his own tequila brand, but that’s not the only thing he has in common with George Clooney – he’s an actor too! The Cambridge entrepreneur, 39, has had several small roles on Shortland Street back in the day, hitting on nurse Toni Warner in a bar and getting blown up in a P lab with Dr Victor Kahu, and now he tells Woman’s Day he wants to pursue a film career. “Acting’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but I kept putting it off to travel the globe,” confesses Aidan. “Now I feel like the universe – and COVID – have put me back here and the timing is right to explore it.” While he names Leonardo DiCaprio as his idol, the wannabe star…

MICHAEL HUTCHENCE 1989-1991 Kylie and the late INXS frontman were the hot couple of the Aussie music scene. While their romance ended due to his wandering eye, he is considered her first true love. JAMES GOODING 1999-2002 The younger Brit model was “seething” after Kylie’s raunchy duet with Justin Timberlake. After they split he did a bitter kiss-and-tell, saying he cheated with Sophie Dahl. OLIVIER MARTINEZ 2003-2007 Kylie and French actor Olivier split after four years of dating, but were seen kissing in LA in 2017 after her split from Josh. They have remained good friends. ANDRES VELENCOSO 2008-2013 Many predicted Kylie would marry the young Spanish model she met shooting a perfume ad. They split “amicably” after five years, citing “hectic work schedules”. JOSHUA SASSE 2014-2017 Engaged after a…

1 The series borrows a huge amount of inspiration from the 2000 film Best In Show, starring Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, which was based around the cutthroat world of dog shows. 2 Costumes were imperative to building each contestant’s backstory. Each hopeful had to send through at least six different looks for filming. 3 The average filming time was around six hours, with many of the shoots going way past 2am! 4 All contestants had to undergo strict COVID-19 rules – with some even having to complete 14 days of hotel quarantine, despite only filming for a couple of hours! 5 Golfing or minigolf experience wasn’t necessary to apply, with casting agents instead looking for people who were “good at improvisation” and had a comedic or goofy element to…

Here’s what astrology says for mid-February and beyond –we are still going to be feeling restricted. Maybe we’re still being asked to wear masks. Maybe we’re still being asked to socially distance. Maybe we still can’t fly around the world as we’d all like to. Maybe we’re not as far into the vaccine rollout as we’d hoped to be. Why do I say all this? Well, this week, and again later in 2021, we’re getting a rather nasty series of Saturn and Uranus clashes. In the context of the pandemic aftermath and aftershocks, it really does sound like people are metaphorically rattling their front gates wanting to be let out. Or it could be about people deciding that they’re mad as hell and aren’t going to take it any more.…

Mariah Carey decided to move from her sprawling Manhattan penthouse and get some fresh air in a lavish Westchester County estate. The 50-year-old is renting the space for an undisclosed amount. The stone mansion offers up three levels – serviced by an elevator of course, in case you don’t want to take the stairs – with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Although traditional-looking on the outside, the interiors are filled with state-of-the-art tech, including an automation system, top-notch security and biometric keyless entry. One of the key eye-catching features is a 27-metre violin-shaped pool that cost around $1.3 million and is covered with almost half a million glass tiles, complete with fibre optic strands that light up. Inside, the grand foyer houses a curved staircase and the formal living room…

Pancakes with a twist Whether it’s celebrating Pancake Day or a lazy Sunday brekkie, stack up on this indulgent treat! MAKES 3 Combine ½ cup oat flour, ½ cup buckwheat flour, 1 tsp baking power and ½ tsp cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Place ½ cup coconut milk, 2 eggs, 1 ripe banana and 2 tbsp Pic’s Peanut Butter in a high-power blender and process until smooth, then add to the dry mixture, mixing well until combined. Stir through 50g chocolate chips of your choice. Heat 1 tsp oil in a hot pan, then add a small amount of the mixture and cook until bubbles start to form. Flip pancake and cook for another minute. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve pancakes drizzled with melted chocolate or maple syrup. I can’t…