Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 21, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

It seems like just the other day that I was interviewing Jacinda Ardern for our Woman’s Day “25 Women We Love” cover story to mark our 25th birthday. Back in 2014, she was simply a list MP, but we knew she was destined for bigger things, boldly referring to her as a “future prime minister” as we dressed her up like Wonder Woman with a silver sash across her forehead. I mean, if that’s not grounds for a wedding invitation, what is? You can read all about Jacinda’s upcoming big day on page 16. Meanwhile, as I wait by the letterbox, I’ll be googling my local community pest-control groups. Inspired by our story on heroic wildlife warrior women – as well as a recent trip to Rangitoto Island, where I…

New Kiwi black comedy Creamerie is about a global plague that wipes out all men, but local star Perlina Lau was struck down by a different pandemic when she returned to New Zealand to film the TVNZ series. Almost exactly a year ago, four days after arriving home from London, the actress and former Paul Henry Show presenter started feeling sick – and three days later, she tested positive for COVID-19. “I was probably case number 1030 or something!” Perlina, 31, tells Woman’s Day. “I’d had my flights booked for months and it was just a coincidence that things were getting pretty bad in the UK. “I was just in time for the full lockdown here in New Zealand, but it was before hotel quarantine was a thing, so I…

‘I didn’t fit in and I was often in my own la-la land’ Growing up, Popstars contestant Christabel Williams knew she was different from other children. “I was the weird kid,” the 20-year-old Aucklander tells Woman’s Day. “I didn’t fit in and I was often away in my own la-la land, so my mum used to call me her little fairy. “I didn’t know how to read the room and I struggled to have conversations with people I couldn’t relate to, which was just about everybody. I didn’t have a lot of friends.” Because of this, Christabel was “badly bullied” during her school years. “It hit really hard around Year 4 and 5,” she recalls. “It got physical. The boys would throw me around and I got punched in the…

Perhaps it’s no surprise that Shortland Street and Head High actress Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna should have a “Miss Friendship” sash in her wardrobe – the one-time international beauty pageant contestant has had the gift of the gab since she was a baby. “My family likes to remind me that I had to learn to be quiet,” laughs the effervescent star on a day off from filming. Chatting to Woman’s Day over coffee, dressed in jeans, a checked shirt and Doc Martens, Te Ao’s off-duty attire is a world away from the glamorous eveningwear and stilettoes she was dolled up in three years ago. Before hitting New Zealand screens playing shy, pregnant teen Aria O’Kane on local series Head High and later feisty nurse Waimarama Glover on Shorty, the…

Fighting over food AMANDA SAYS Julius comes through and shows me he has passed over. He tells me he got along really well with another dog, Dexter, who is still living. Julius says they would only get into fights over food. This happened at almost every meal, but they were still great mates at the end of the day. Julius tells me he was always in really good shape, but one day when they went to see his nan he jumped out of the car and felt a sudden excruciating pain through his back. He knew instantly something was wrong and that it was very serious indeed and nothing could be done. Julius thanks his mum and dad for loving him so much. He tells me he was really close…

Winter doesn’t necessarily go hand in hand with baring your skin, so it is understandable if sometimes you let the post-shower skincare slide. When all you want to do is rug up, hide under sweats (they’re stylish now, right?) and sit in front of an open fire, is it really necessary to maintain that rigorous body regime? Pharmacist Pascale Gal, founder of French skincare brand Les Huilettes, says there are no off months if you want to keep your skin in peak condition. We asked Gal how to stay motivated through the cold months ahead. WHAT ARE YOUR BEST TIPS TO KEEP THE SKIN IN TOP SHAPE THROUGHOUT WINTER? Take care of it all year round, not just through the winter. I recommend a 360-degree approach – apply targeted treatments…

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s youngest daughter Tallulah Willis is getting married! The 27-year-old’s announced she’s set to wed director Dillon Buss, sharing the happy news – and a snap of her enormous emerald-cut engagement ring – on Instagram. “With absolute most certainty,” Tallulah captioned the sweet announcement. And the bride-to-be’s famous family was quick to congratulate the couple. “Congratulations @dillonbuss and @buuski I love you both so immensely and I am so excited for you,” Tallulah’s big sister Rumer, 32, wrote on social media. It’s happy news for Tallulah, who has been open about her struggles with addiction, mental health issues and eating disorders over the years.…

Elle Macpherson has confessed she decided to give up alcohol when she turned 40 in 2004, after a booze habit saw her throwing back 20 drinks on a night out. “Getting sober was probably one of the biggest changes in my life,” the 57-year-old model admitted during a chat with recovering alcoholic and London mayoral candidate Brian Rose on Instagram Live last week. “I’m so glad you can talk about this stuff. Back in the day, I’d have gone for a drink or 10 drinks,” Brian said, to which mother-of-two Elle replied, “Or 20 in my case.” These days, “The Body” reveals she’s found healthier ways to cope. “Fresh air, movement, sunshine, love and laughter keep me grounded during the most difficult times,” she says.…

She’s kept quiet for years about her personal affairs, but now a defiant Britney Spears is preparing to have her day in court. After requesting her hearing be “expedited”, the pop star, 39, will appear on the stand for the first time to give testimony in her conservatorship case on June 23 – and insiders have revealed what Britney’s expected to expose! First in the firing line will be her dad Jamie, who has had control of her affairs since her 2008 breakdown. It was recently revealed in the TV documentary The Battle For Britney that Jamie, 68, claimed his daughter suffers from dementia, which is justification for his ongoing control over her finances. “It’s hard to see them ever reconciling as father and daughter, even once this court case…

Queen Margrethe celebrated her birthday recently, and at the grand age of 81, she has some new roommates! In what some have viewed as preparation to take over the crown, Mary and Frederik have moved into Chancellery House at Fredensborg Castle for the summer. The couple are also there with their four children, Christian, Princess Isabella, 14, and 10-year-old twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent. Chancellery House holds some special memories for Mary and Fred, who lived there after they married in May 2004. It was their primary residence until Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen was renovated in 2010.…

Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Say hello to the new you! Tuesday’s new moon signals big changes for some Bulls, while for others an image overhaul will add a spring to your step. Financially, your chart is looking buoyant, though with Venus spurring you on, it could be a case of easy come, easy go. TIME TO TRY Jupiter is encouraging you to expand social networks, so don’t be shy. CATE BLANCHETT The actress is tenacious in her work, but enjoys being cuddled up after a long day. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Positive energy is flowing into your chart and thanks to Jupiter, your luck is on the rise. As Venus shimmies onto centrestage, your taste for life’s finer offerings could prove expensive. On the flipside, a…

Being kinder to others is scientifically proven to make you happier – and Tahitian-born ultramarathon runner and burns survivor Turia Pitt knows this better than most. We spoke to the inspirational mum-of-two about how she likes to give back and her advice on how we can do the same... Why do you think helping others is so important? When you give back to others, volunteer or donate your time, there are all of these other benefits that give back to you too. It helps for you to see others in a more positive light, it improves your self-image, it improves your sense of gratitude about your own life, it adds meaning to your life, and you form new relationships and communities around that. What if someone doesn’t have the funds…

How does it work? “Ultrasound frequency is used to shrink and emulsify the hyperdermic (fat), followed by a 3-5 minute cellulite vacuum suction to help drain fat from the treated area,” says skincare expert Chloe Machin. “The final step is radio frequency skin tightening, which smooths, plumps, and increases the body’s natural collagen and elastin production in that area.” Does it hurt? “Treatments are entirely pain-free and customised to suit individual client needs in terms of heat exposure and tolerance,” says Chloe. What’s the cost? “We recommend a course of six to 10 sessions to achieve the ultimate lift and peach definition,” says Chloe. “Treatments take two hours and cost $400 per treatment.”…

ITALIAN PORK & POTATO PIZZAS SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 2 large prepared pizza bases • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 potato, peeled, very finely sliced • 2 Italian-style pork sausages • 1 sprig rosemary, leaves picked • 1 zucchini, peeled into ribbons • 150g bocconcini, torn • ¼ cup cream • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional) • rocket leaves, semi sun-dried tomatoes, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 Place pizza bases on an oven tray. Brush with half the oil. Arrange potato slices evenly over bases in a single thin layer. 3 Squeeze sausage meat from casings and crumble evenly over potato. Drizzle with remaining oil and sprinkle with rosemary. Bake 5 mins. 4 Top pizzas with zucchini and bocconcini. Drizzle with…

Bay Patrol WEDNESDAY, 7.30PM, THREE As the winter weather settles in, enjoy a flashback to sunnier days and summers on the beach with the unmissable action on Bay Patrol. This week, the lifeguards at Mount Maunganui are under pressure when beachgoers overestimate their swimming ability, plus head lifeguard John faces tough conditions while dealing with an urgent medical event. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series FRIDAY, DISNEY+ After the success of their High School Musical performance, the East High Wildcats are upping the stakes for their spring musical Beauty and the Beast. Loyalties will be tested at they face off against rival school North High in the cut-throat world of student theatre competition. Fight For The Wild SATURDAY, 7.35PM, TVNZ 1 Aotearoa is home to thousands of endemic birds,…

MOVIE FINDING YOU When violinist Finley misses out on her dream school, she decides to do a semester abroad in Ireland to recapture her passion for music. She finds a whole lot more than she was looking for when a handsome movie star is staying in the same bed-and-breakfast. Sparks fly between the pair, but can two people from different worlds really be together? IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK ELIZABETH & MARGARET by Andrew Morton Growing up, the Windsor princesses were the best of friends. But when their uncle King Edward VIII abdicated the throne, their dynamic was forever changed. Suddenly Margaret had to curtsey to her sister and bow to her wishes. Respected royal expert Andrew delves deep into the complicated relationship of the Queen and her beloved sister in…

Shane Warne may be batting above his average, but the cricket star seems truly smitten with actress Margot Robbie! “Margot cops a lot of stick from her Aussie and British mates who have noticed Shane comments on or likes almost everything she posts,” says a source. “He obviously has a huge crush on her.” On April 17, Shane gushed, “Keep rocking it Margot!” on one of her posts, and wrote “Aussie” along with the clapping emoji on another on April 26. And while the source tells Woman’s Day that Margot’s hubby Tom Ackerley is “super chill” about Shane’s fawning, he might not be too pleased to hear rumours the 51-year-old former cricketer’s thinking about approaching Margot, 30, to collaborate on a “gritty” film project about his life. “Shane’s always thought…

Speculation is rife among royal circles that Princess Beatrice is pregnant – and she didn’t do anything to quell the whispers while out on a date with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi last week. The 32-year-old royal was spotted exiting private member’s club Loulou’s clad all in black while strategically holding a shawl and bag over her belly. A source says, “It wouldn’t surprise me if they were expecting. Beatrice has always wanted to be a mum, a need that only grew when her sister [Princess Eugenie] had her son earlier this year. “They’re coming up to their one-year anniversary, so it would be the perfect time for a baby announcement.” Beatrice is already step-mum to the 37-year-old businessman’s son Wolfie, from his relationship with US architect Dara Huang.…

As she continues to guide the country through the daily crises of a pandemic, Jacinda Ardern has booked in some well-deserved time off for what’s bound to be a most memorable day – her summer wedding. “We have finally got a date!” the Prime Minister shared while discussing fiancé Clarke Gayford with radio station Coast. “When I say we’ve got a date, that doesn’t mean we’ve told anyone yet, so we should probably put some invites out.” Jacinda, 40, confirmed the event was scheduled for summer, which will be “nice”. She also indicated she’s not planning a super-traditional ceremony. “I feel a bit too old to have a bridal party,” she confessed. “I don’t know if it’s just me, but I feel like there are some things, because I’m getting…

Picture this: Night is starting to fall in the breath-taking Dart River Valley, just outside of Glenorchy in Otago. The scenery is straight out of The Lord Of The Rings, but something even more sinister than goblins or trolls is rustling in the darkness. It’s the time of day when pests come out to play, with rats and stoats scampering across the ground as the unmistakable sound of possums chewing reverberates through the air. Some are munching on leaves, while others are seeking out something much more precious – Aotearoa’s native species. For Helen Blackie, that exact experience has played out right before her eyes. “It was just so disturbing,” the biosecurity scientist, 40, says as she recalls this scene that is burned in her memory. Helen is one of…

Mary’s bridesmaid Amber Petty has revealed how she grieved when her Aussie best friend left Sydney for her new life in Denmark. “I hated the idea of her being so far away. I didn’t want to lose the light Mary brought to my life, the comfort and security of our friendship,” Amber writes in her new memoir, This Is Not A Love Song, in which she also addresses her struggles with mental health. “I worried about being left alone in Sydney, knowing how self-destructive I was.” Amber, who was by Mary’s side when she wed Frederik, has also spilled new details about the big day. “I decided to go and see how Mary was feeling on the biggest morning of her life… I found Mary sitting alone drinking tea. Everything…

A relaxed day on the water quickly turned into a nightmare for Aussie tour guide Jackson Howson when he was mauled by a shark in March. The 27-year-old was spearfishing near Coral Bay, north of Perth, with his partner Maddie Naylor-Pratt when the two-metre bull shark attacked. Enticed by speared fish, the predator lunged forward in the murky water, missing the fish and ripping a 20cm bite wound into Jackson’s calf. “I looked down and saw the shark grabbing me – then the shock kicked in,” says Jackson, who admits he was “a bit worried” when the shark began to shake him in its jaws. “You’re just hoping it’s going to release you and when it does that, you’re not too injured.” Fighting for his life, the experienced deckhand and…

Q I am still grieving for my father and constantly looking for signs from him. Is he around me or does he leave me things as a sign? I love and miss him. Wendy MITCHELL SAYS Your father says he loves you and is watching over you. He tells me he has been sending butterflies to you and leaving small coins as special signs. He also really likes the photo you have of him in a light wood frame. He hears you talking to him. Q I only get to see my daughter and her family once a month. Will we ever live near each other again? Will I ever get married or will I be single forever? Libra MITCHELL SAYS I feel the living distance between you and your…

Since the pandemic began, people haven’t just been working from home, but working out too! Here’s how to make sure you’re exercising without risk of injury... ALWAYS WARM UP Just because no one can see you doesn’t mean you should skip this part of your workout – especially if you exercise in the morning. “As boring as it may seem, it will boost your performance,” says Adala Bolto, personal trainer and founder of ZADI Training (zadi.com.au). “It also helps prevent injury. A five to 10-minute walk will do the trick, as will dynamic stretches like lunges.” BE ACCOUNTABLE With nobody around, it’s up to you to be your own coach. “To make sure you’re getting an effective workout, you need to push yourself just outside of your comfort zone,” says…

SUPER-EASY TUNA PASTA BAKE SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 30 MINS • 375g spiral pasta • 490g jar carbonara sauce • 425g can canned tuna in oil, drained • 1 cup frozen peas • 80g fresh baby spinach leaves • 2 cups grated cheese • cherry tomatoes, quartered, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 In a stockpot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta following packet directions until just tender. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to stockpot. 3 In a small saucepan, stir sauce over a medium heat until hot. Add to pasta with tuna, peas, spinach, half the cheese and the reserved cooking liquid. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. 4 Divide among 4 x 1½-cup capacity ovenproof dishes and sprinkle with…

SERVES 6 To make the meat rub, toast 1 tbsp each of mustard seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Using a pestle and mortar, crush into a fine powder. Combine with 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs, 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp salt. Rub generously over 400g beef chuck steak, before placing into a pressure cooker along with 6 garlic cloves, 400g chopped tomatoes, 300ml vegetable stock and 1 small jar of chipotle peppers in sauce. Place lid on and bring up to pressure, then turn down and cook for 30 minutes. While beef is cooking, wash 6 kumara and prick with a fork, before placing into a microwave for 5 minutes, turning halfway through. Check they’re cooked by inserting a knife. Remove the flesh and…

Hair tales KEITH URBAN The ’do hasn’t changed since Keith was a kid! The star plucked fans’ heartstrings with this sweet flashback. No pics please! CHRISSY TEIGEN & LUNA Little Luna, five, was the star of the show as she tried to dodge the cameras under mum’s frock while walking the purple carpet at the Vax Live event in Los Angeles. Batman & Robin JIMMY KIMMEL & BEN AFFLECK The TV funnyman donned his superhero suit to be the Batman star’s on-stage sidekick at the Vax Live concert. Ben clearly missed the memo they were playing dress-ups! What do we Tink? KATY PERRY With some fairy dust – and a few hours in makeup! – the American Idol judge became Tinkerbell for Disney night. C’mon Tink, you’re allowed to smile!…

Wrapping up a TV series or film can be emotional for many actors, and some like to take away a keepsake from the set as a reminder of the job. After stepping into the shoes of the late Princess Diana in The Crown, British actress Emma says of her chosen memento, “The scene we were doing was in Diana’s room or something, and there was just like loads of jewellery in a jewellery box and there was a gold chain... So I stole the gold chain, which I wear.” And she’s not the first star to pinch a prop or two from a set… DAKOTA JOHNSON FIFTY SHADES WHIP JULIE ANDREWS MARY POPPINS SHOES HUGH BONNEVILLE DOWNTON ABBEY WAR TELEGRAM MATT SMITH THE CROWN ROYAL WEDDING PROGRAM EMMA CORRIN THE…