Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 32, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Look, I’m not saying I’m a sporting legend, but I reckon I deserve a medal after going to the gym three days in a row last week. Dedicated readers of this column (hi, Mum!) may recall the last time this happened, in March, I ended up being violently ill and needed a day off work to recover. This time, I’m proud to report that I only had a moderate amount of pain throughout my entire body afterwards. At this rate, I should be fit in time for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane. In the meantime, I’m dedicating the next fortnight to becoming an armchair athlete, cheering on the Kiwis going for gold at the Games in Tokyo and perhaps setting a new personal best for eating Pineapple Lumps in front…

She may be a fresh face on Shortland Street, but actress Roxie Mohebbi already feels at home in the hospital – because until recently, she was a real-life nurse! The star, 27, who plays Dr Samira Moradi on the TVNZ 2 drama, says, “It’s so surreal working on sets that use the exact same equipment as I used to use on the wards. It definitely means that I understand the medical lingo without always having to google it – and when I have to do some pretend doctor things, I can actually fake it pretty well!” Roxie was inspired to study nursing by her mother, who was a nurse in Iran, but she quit the profession after less than three years. She explains, “It came down to the way nurses…

Prince George is a big boy now, and he has the cake to prove it! Sources tell Woman’s Day that, thanks to the UK easing COVIDgathering restrictions just in time for his July 22 celebration, he was allowed to have “a small group of school chums” at his Kensington Palace party. “Kate stayed up late the night before and made him a football [soccer] cake,” says an insider. Meanwhile, there has been speculation over whether Prince George will soon be headed off to boarding school. His father Prince William and his uncle Prince Harry were both eight when they started at the prestigious Ludgrove School.…

It was in 1999 that Kiwi kayakers Anne Cairns and Carl Barnes first travelled overseas together for a junior world championship in Italy, becoming close friends along the way. But little did they know, 22 years later, they’d be a couple – and on a joint mission to bring home gold at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Born and raised in Palmerston North, Anne is due to compete in the canoe sprint events on August 2, with her boyfriend Carl by her side as team coach and manager. It’ll be a sweet moment for them both after two decades of struggle and sacrifice, with Anne making big compromises to achieve her paddling goals and Carl facing up to mental health challenges. “We sometimes look at our situation now and think…

Lynda Carter still has the iconic bullet-blocking bracelets and the lasso of truth that helped make her the highest-paid actress and one of the most famous women in the world in the 1970s – but admits she can no longer fit into her tiny Wonder Woman costume! “Wearing it still makes me feel like a total badass,” Lynda reveals from her home in Maryland, US, where she has lived for the past 30 years since taking a step back from Hollywood to focus on her family and her music career. “I think there’s a certain association between a superhero and her costume or accessories and that makes the bracelets so appealing. Here’s the secret though – it was never about the bracelets. The power of Wonder Woman lies within every…

Horse talk AMANDA SAYS Bellezza, also known as Nera, comes through and tells me she just had the most wonderful weekend away. Nera shared that she had some horse training with her human mummy Catherine. The two did an obstacle course together and Nera absolutely loved it. She shows me she was born on the farm and has been with Catherine since day one. Nera’s mum Maddy, who has now passed, comes through. She also knew Catherine as they used to ride together. Maddy was a retired racehorse and is so happy that Catherine now has her baby and is training her. Laughing, Maddy wishes Catherine all the best and good luck with Nera as she can get quite naughty at times! Nera tells Catherine she is having trouble with…

TAKE IT EASY It’s natural to assume that you’ll be fine to pick up where you left off, but launching into your workout at the same level that you were at before can lead to injuries, intense muscle soreness and a dent to the ego when performance is not quite there. Keep it simple right out of the gate. BE REALISTIC & PATIENT Having a benchmark of your previous feats can be useful when it comes to pushing through barriers and challenges. However, it’s also important to take your time to framework a good base before reaching for those milestones again, especially when you’re starting back at the gym. FOCUS ON FORM Having a break from exercise can often lead to muscle tightness and bad habits creeping back in. Pay…

Last year, one in nine Kiwi kids lived through winter without access to basic needs like sufficient food, a good bed or warm clothing. For our most vulnerable families and their tamariki living in impoverished conditions, winter is a challenging time, so New Zealand knitwear company Standard Issue has joined forces with the Middlemore Foundation to try to keep as many kids warm through the winter months with their Jumper for Jumper initiative. For every Standard Issue jumper purchased online or in their Newmarket, Auckland store, they’ll gift a woollen jumper to a child in need of an extra layer of warmth. If you’d love to play a part but are not in need of a new jumper, you can purchase a child’s jumper separately for $30, which Standard Issue…

VEAL MARSALA SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 4 veal leg steaks • 20g butter • 200g button mushrooms, sliced • 2 tsp plain flour • ¼ cup marsala • ½ cup chicken stock • ½ cup pure cream • 350g bag baby spinach leaves • cooked fresh pappardelle (see tip), to serve 1 In a frying pan, heat half oil on medium. Cook steaks 1›min each side until browned. Transfer to a plate. 2 In same pan, melt butter and cook mushrooms, stirring, 4-5 mins until golden. 3 Sprinkle flour over mushrooms in pan and cook, stirring, 1›min. Gradually add marsala, stirring, until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 mins. Stir in stock and cream. Simmer 1-2›mins. Season to…

Meringue magic! This mixed-berry medley served with crunchy meringue is the perfect family dessert SERVES 4 Mix 1 punnet washed and quartered strawberries, 1 punnet washed blueberries and 1 punnet washed raspberries in a bowl, then add 50g caster sugar and juice from 1 lemon. Allow to sit for at least 1 hour, stirring gently every 15 mins to encourage the syrup without breaking the berries. To make the meringue, preheat oven to 80-90°C. Beat 2 egg whites in a mixing bowl with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form, then start adding 110g caster sugar, a little at a time, followed by 100g icing sugar, a little at a time. Once sugar has dissolved, add 1 tsp cornflour and ½ tsp white vinegar, mixing a few minutes more. Line…

Cruising around An all-grown-up Suri Cruise, 15, stepped out to go shopping for books with a friend in sunny New York. Ute gotta be kidding Miley Cyrus risked an ugly family feud by modelling her new “Miley made me gay” merchandise on dad Billy Ray’s favourite truck. Model mother After welcoming a daughter via a surrogate in May, catwalk queen Naomi Campbell rocked a pram as she made her first public appearance as a mum in NYC. In the pink Ex-Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria made a splash as she posed by her pool. “U look incredible as always,” pal Victoria Beckham commented. Fabulous at 50! Grey’s Anatomy actress Sandra Oh celebrated her half-century with a stunning selfie. Can you believe she’s 50? Tribe goes tramping After a family hike,…

Adele has scored a new boyfriend! The singer was snapped looking cosy with sports agent Rich Paul at the NBA finals in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 17, before ESPN commentator Brian Windhorst ramped up the romance rumours by referring to the Rolling In The Deep singer as Rich’s “girlfriend”. “This is the first time they’ve come out in public together,” Brian revealed of Adele and Rich, 39, who spent the game laughing and flirting with each other. It’s not the first man the 33-year-old star, who is looking svelte following her 45kg weight loss, has been linked to since her divorce from Simon Konecki was finalised in March. Last year, the mum-of-one – who now has joint custody of eight-year-old son Angelo with Simon – was rumoured to be seeing…

In 2019, Kristen Stewart admitted she couldn’t “wait” to propose to screenwriter girlfriend Dylan Meyer. And it seems the star’s been there, done that and the happy couple are already married! The Twilight actress sparked marriage rumours when she stepped out wearing a ring on her wedding finger while leaving a hair salon in LA last week. Dylan, who met the 31-year-old star on a movie set six years ago but only started dating in 2019, has also been spotted wearing a ring on her wedding finger. Kristen’s gushed about finding The One in Dylan, 33. “It’s just, like, when you know, you know,” she said of feeling ready for marriage. “I don’t feel like I’m kowtowing to some sort of patriarchal standard, but honouring that [relationship] and having other…

It’s the movie that cemented Reese Witherspoon’s place as a Hollywood icon, and while it’s hard to believe, beloved comedy Legally Blonde is celebrating its 20th anniversary! “Time flies when you’re busy using legal jargon in your everyday life,” jokes 45-year-old Reese, who starred as bubbly budding lawyer Elle Woods in the 2001 film. “But truly... playing Elle Woods was the role of a lifetime and I’m so honoured to have been a part of sharing her story with you all. Every meme, graduation cap, musical number, Halloween costume and bend & snap has brought me so much JOY over these past two decades!” Woman’s Day uncovers some secrets from the big-screen classic... It’s based on a true story Legally Blonde author Amanda Brown (below), who wrote the book that…

With busy production lines, whirring machines and shelves stacked high with products, the Will&Able factory in Papatoetoe, South Auckland, looks just like any other industrial workshop. But stick around a little while and the extraordinary reveals itself. Within the first five minutes of our visit, the Woman’s Day team is greeted with bubbling enthusiasm from dozens of friendly employees, including Richard, who – without a prompt – declares, “I love coming to work every day!” For staff at Will&Able, their jobs aren’t “just a job”. For many, this is the first time they’ve felt truly accepted – the first time they’ve been given a sense of purpose. And certainly the first time they’ve had the opportunity to make their own money. People with disabilities are three times more likely to…

Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 An exciting new phase is about to unfold, so before things speed up, tie up a few loose ends. If you’ve put in the groundwork, a rare opportunity could land in your lap. Watch out for someone’s jealously and don’t get caught up in negative talk. STAR TIP Grab your walking shoes! Get back to nature to keep you feeling sane. SANDRA BULLOCK In true Leo style, the star has an infectious personality and fabulous sense of humour. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Circle Friday in your diary… for when Mars spins into your sign your motivation levels should skyrocket. Your positive approach to life will prove impressive over the coming months, personally, professionally and romantically. Single Virgos might even re-enter the dating…

Unless you have a dermatology degree under your belt, it’s likely that your knowledge about which active ingredients work best for your skin is limited to what you’ve read or what your beauty therapist tells you. However, it seems that could all be about to change. Enter personalised skincare. Whether it’s a treatment formulated specifically to fix breakouts or a supercharged serum to breathe new life into your skin, letting a professional perfect your skincare routine has never been so, well, easy. Here, we answer the most important questions about personalised skincare, including where you can get your hands on your own. WHAT IS PERSONALISED SKINCARE? Forget your favourite retailers, personalised skincare is the way of the future. Tailored to your precise wants and needs, the concept behind it is…

CHICKEN PASTA WITH AVOCADO PESTO SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 375g wholemeal penne pasta • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 chicken breasts, sliced • 100g bag mixed baby kale, spinach and chard leaves • ¾ cup sliced fire roasted peppers, drained, 2 tbsp oil reserved • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • basil leaves, to serve AVOCADO PESTO • 1 avocado • ½ cup basil leaves • ¼ cup toasted walnuts, plus extra to serve • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice • ½ garlic clove, crushed 1 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain. Return to pan and keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat oil…

Amal Clooney has always had her heart set on having three kids – and now it looks like her dreams are due to come true! When the human rights lawyer, 43, joined her handsome hubby George, 60, and other family members out for dinner at posh Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Lake Como on July 21, it was hard to ignore what appeared to be a baby bump. “Amal has never been a curvy woman, but it definitely looked like she was wearing that ruffled dress to hide a rounded belly,” a witness reports from Italy. The star couple’s twins Ella and Alexander turned four in June, and a family insider tells Woman’s Day, “Amal’s been keen to have another child ever since they could walk. But like any former bachelor…

Look away, Katy Perry! While the popstar was nowhere to be seen, her fiancé Orlando Bloom got up close and personal with screen siren Sharon Stone at the Amfar Gala at the Cannes Film Festival. The 44-year-old actor spent much of the evening posing for pictures and flirting with the 63-year-old Basic Instinct star, even whispering in her ear on several occasions. “Katy had better watch that he doesn’t rub any more than shoulders with that man-eater,” commented one fan online. “She seems irresistible to most men – and he’d make a delicious conquest.” Katy, 36, has admitted she’s been “insecure for a long, long time” and Orlando’s display with Sharon may have done little to boost her confidence, especially as the Electric singer was thousands of kilometres away…

She’s grown up largely out of the Hollywood glare, but Julia Roberts’ 16-year-old daughter Hazel made her red carpet debut alongside her dad Danny Moder, 52, at the premiere of Flag Day at the Cannes Film Festival on July 10. The sweet-faced teen, who’s the spitting image of her cinematographer father, appeared to be enjoying her time to shine as she posed for pics in a floral lace dress and patent Mary Jane heels. In the past, Julia, 53, has admitted she’s shielded her three kids – Hazel and twin brother Phinnaeus and younger brother Henry, 14 – from the Hollywood spotlight. “We try to protect our kids,” says the star. “We just want to have our family life and not have that intruded upon.” But it seems her only…

With their third child – a much-longed-for son – now four months old, Zara and Mike Tindall “are the happiest they’ve ever been”, according to sources. And with their 10th wedding anniversary this week, friends of the Queen’s favourite granddaughter and her former rugby star husband say they’re keen to have some fun! “Mike and Zara’s relationship has been a rough ride at times – cheating allegations against him, two miscarriages, illness, drama and death in their families – but they’ve come through it all firmly arm in arm,” says a source. “They have three gorgeous kids together and feel truly settled for the first time in their lives, and Zara wanted to celebrate and re-do their vows – with a tribute to how far they’ve come in a decade…

When it comes to a wild family history, Cher and her two sons take the cake. Their eventful past includes two divorces, two deaths, a gender transition, drug abuse, on-off estrangements, an elopement and one very protective mother. And this year, the 75-year-old singer is determined to get her relationship with – and between – her sons Chaz Bono and Elijah Blue Allman back on track once and for all. However, according to Woman’s Day’s insiders, she’s going entirely the wrong way about it. WEDDING BLUES One source says that while the entertainer is “mostly on good terms” with her son Chaz, 52 – who made headlines when he transitioned from Cher and her first husband Sonny Bono’s daughter to the man he is today – things haven’t been rosy…

Her most famous character, Seinfeld’s Elaine, hilariously struggled with bad dates and finding lasting love, but in real life, Julia Louis-Dreyfus found the man of her dreams rather early. It was at university in Illinois that promising young theatre student Julia first set eyes on Brad Hall, the “gorgeous” co-founder of the Practical Theatre Company she joined in her quest to become a comedic actress. And looking back, the star insists she “knew almost immediately” that Brad was The One. “He looked like Bjorn Borg or something,” recalls Julia. “I remember thinking early on that this was the guy for me, but I didn’t dare tell anyone for fear they would say, ‘That’s ridiculous! You’re so young – you don’t know what you’re talking about,’ so I kept that little…

It sounds like the plot of a twisted horror movie – a patient has routine back surgery and wakes up paralysed... or not at all. Charismatic and charming, Dr Christopher Daniel Duntsch was considered a rising star in the Dallas, Texas, medical community, until his patients began leaving routine spinal surgeries permanently maimed. Inspired by the Wondery podcast of the same name, new TVNZ OnDemand drama Dr Death follows the shocking real-life events that eventually led to the imprisonment of former neurosurgeon Duntsch in 2017. The surgeon, 50, played in the TV show by Joshua Jackson, earned his macabre nickname after his operations resulted in at least two deaths and left 30 people paralysed. Known among colleagues for big-noting his abilities, Duntsch won over patients by telling them he was…

Q Should I sell up and move to a retirement home or stay put with the familiar? Blondie MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful mum and nanna are sending you their love from Spirit. They have been around you a lot recently. Your mum says you don’t feel ready to move to a retirement home. Consider staying put for now and review the situation again after two years. Q My best friend and partner passed away due to complications after having an operation. We lived together in my house for 57 years. Does she have a message? Betty MITCHELL SAYS Your partner Evon is such a kindhearted soul. She comes through with so much love for you. She is reminiscing with me about happier times – you were always there for each…

We know friends make us feel happier, but it turns out they also make us healthier. In honour of International Friendship Day on July 30, here are five surprising ways your buddies are improving your life. 1 LESS STRESS Studies have found that those who have a close group of friends are less likely to experience increased levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) after a distressing event. In 2011, a study on fourth-grade children found that being excluded by peers raised levels of cortisol, but for those who had several friends or a close-knit group, the increase was less significant. These results demonstrate that while friends can’t completely get rid of stress, they can certainly help to reduce it. 2 BE MORE CREATIVE Those who have more friends, specifically those…

The Secret This is one of a number of brands bringing bespoke beauty – all minus the international shipping fee. Available in a variety of sets, each collection offers a vast array of cleansers, serums, elixirs and moisturisers that can be purchased separately or curated for you by an expert upon request. thesecretskincare.com.au Qr8 MediSkin This Aussie company requires imagery of your complexion pre-skincare, along with a detailed form about your concerns and requests in order to accurately prescribe the correct ingredients. There is also one-on-one support for after you’ve tried out the products, giving you the opportunity to discuss what did and didn’t work for you. qr8mediskin.com Function of Beauty Impressively, this brand works with an algorithm that calibrates a one-in-three-billion formula to offer three custom products – a…

CAULIFLOWER CHOWDER WITH BACON CRUMBS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 carrots, chopped • 2 celery stalks, chopped • 1 onion, sliced • 1 garlic clove, crushed, plus 1 extra, crushed • 4 cups chicken stock • 1 cup milk • 1 bay leaf • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets • 60g butter, chopped • 3 rashers rindless bacon, thinly sliced • ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs • finely chopped parsley, to serve 1 In a large saucepan, heat oil on medium. Saute carrots, celery, onion and garlic 4-5 mins until tender. 2 Add stock, milk and bay leaf. Bring to the boil on high. Reduce heat to low, simmer 10 mins. Add cauliflower. Cook a further 10-15 mins. Season. 3…

MOVIE THE JUSTICE OF BUNNY KING Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries actress Essie Davis and Kiwi talent Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit) star in this local film that’s sure to tug heartstrings. The drama follows a lovable ex-crim as she fights to be reunited with her kids after they’re put into care. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY MUSIC GOLD-DIGGERS SOUND by Leon Bridges Using his music to explore the world around him, the golden-voiced musician gets more personal and political than ever with his latest release. A highlight is the emotional tribute to George Floyd, whose murder ignited the Black Lives Matter movement. OUT NOW EVENT THE FIREBIRD WITH PAQUITA The Royal New Zealand Ballet is hitting the road with two beloved ballets – The Firebird, described as an exotic fairytale, and Paquita, celebrating…