Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 34, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

After two weeks of cheering on our incredible Olympic athletes – I’m pretty sure it was my yelling that made it our most successful Games ever! – and becoming an armchair expert on obscure events like synchronised diving and sport climbing, I’m feeling a little bit lost. What will I do with my days now? I can’t imagine the post-Tokyo comedown for our Kiwi competitors stuck in MIQ. I hope they know how hugely proud they’ve made us as a country. It’s a real treat to have the legendary Lisa Carrington on our cover this week – a strong Maori woman who is now our most decorated Olympic athlete ever. Her golden Games haul put her ahead of entire countries in the medal tally! But as her mum Glynis told…

Keith Urban might have countless awards adorning his shelves, but this October he will have achieved his greatest prize of all – 15 years of sobriety. And it’s all thanks to wife Nicole Kidman, who, just four months after their June 25, 2006 wedding, staged a life-saving intervention that put him in rehab for the third and final time. “It was really a profound moment in so many ways,” Keith told Oprah Winfrey in 2010 of the intervention. “The way in which Nic handled that moment was just perfect. Everything was just designed, I believe, for that moment to fuse us together.” ‘I look back now and realise Nic has taught me so much...’ That night, Keith agreed to go into rehab for what was to be four tough months,…

Britney has said her dad Jamie Spears “should be in jail” for his treatment of her during the conservatorship, and now her mum Lynne has come out fighting for her daughter’s cause. Lynne has filed court documents in Britney’s case to remove her dad from her conservatorship, stating that Jamie, 69, is “incapable of putting his daughter’s interests ahead of his own”. Lynne, 66 – who divorced Jamie in 2002 – claims that Britney’s relationship with her father has “dwindled to nothing but fear and hatred” and “constant threats”.…

By the time Latayvia Tualasea Tautai started high school, she had lived in 14 different homes – including relatives’ garages and women’s refuge – while surviving on emergency food parcels. At school, she would refuse social invitations from her classmates as she was unable to invite them back to her house. The few activities she did attend, they thought she was getting lifts there and back, but secretly she would bus. That is, until Latayvia bought her family the first car they had ever owned with the money she earned after years of working after school and at weekends. It’s no surprise that the former St Dominic’s College head prefect is passionate about helping others out of financial hardship. “I hope that I can be a small part in breaking…

What started off as a socially distanced conversation between two friends in a Mount Maunganui driveway has turned into a booming business that is creating quite the buzz around New Zealand. “We were in level four and we’d had a few pink gins, so my friend Jo and I got talking about sex – or rather the lack of it,” Viv Conway, 25, tells Woman’s Day. “We were both single, so with lockdown restricting us from dating and socialising, our conversation turned to sex toys.” Her mate Jo Cummins, 36, continues, “We both agreed that it felt sleazy to go into adult stores and that sex toy parties were a bit cringe. We felt there was a real gap in the market for an upmarket sex toy, marketed from a…

Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 That buzz around you is growing louder, Leo. For canny Big Cats, a money-making enterprise could build momentum through August, and thanks to Venus, a generous gift or offer could leave you on a high. Playing the dating game? A dinner party might set the scene for romance. STAR TIP As your golden touch intensifies, one of your ideas could prove very profitable. CHRIS HEMSWORTH The star is one cashed-up Leo, with his net worth said to be $130 million! Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 What a capable lady you are! As your confidence climbs, a project that’s close to your heart should allow you to shine. A more prominent position may even be on offer – just don’t ruin things by taking…

BareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation SPF 20, $59, launching August 24 – extra sun protection gets a big tick from us. Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder in Cosmic Rose, Celestial Light and Honey Star, $66 each, launching August 24 – dust this over your foundation to set it in place and leave a pearly glow over your whole face. NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation, $68 – for fuller coverage, this creamy texture will last for hours and hours.…

Waiata Nation THURSDAY, 9PM, MA¯ORI TELEVISION In this second series, a new bunch of talented songwriters are taking on the challenge of creating their own tunes in te reo. The eight young artists will pour their hearts and souls into original songs in the hopes of becoming the next top Ma¯ori artist. Modern Love FRIDAY, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO Inspired by TheNew York Times column, this funny series focuses on love and relationships in all its complexities, with episode one following a widow struggling with the idea of selling her late husband’s vintage car. The star-studded cast includes Minnie Driver, Kit Harington and our very own Anna Paquin. Head High MONDAY, 8.30PM, THREE After winning big at the New Zealand Television Awards last year, it’s game on for the second series…

How did you get involved in this movie? I’ve known Emma Slade, the producer of Bunny, for a long time through her relationship with my parents, as the producer of their film The Changeover. When she said she had a script she thought I’d be interested in, I jumped at the chance to read it. I was immediately moved by the story of a mother who desperately loves her children and is trying to do right by them, even when the world is stacked up against her. What was it like working with Aussie acting legend Essie Davis? This was my second time working with Essie – we also worked together on The True History Of The Kelly Gang. I wanted to work with her more closely because I really…

Flying purple people eater! LADY GAGA Have we stepped back in time to 2008? No, but it seems Lady Gaga has gone back to her zany, over-the-top ways when it comes to fashion, with this latest purple outfit straight from her old lookbook! Nice pair of Blakes! GWEN STEFANI Some newlyweds are happy with showing off their wedding rings, but not Gwen – she had to go one step further and splash new hubby Blake Shelton’s mug across her shoes! LENNY’S TOOL! LENNY KRAVITZ All hands on  The Fly Away rocker showed off his brute strength – and a six-pack – while building a balcony at his home in the Bahamas. Not bad for 57, right? the dogs HILARY SWANK The Oscar winner spent her 47th birthday getting breakfast…

Big-budget Hollywood projects usually mean good quality hair and makeup, but sometimes the costume department get it very wrong with their wig choice. Other times, the star is completely to blame – like Julia, who apparently recycled her wig from 1999’s Notting Hill for 2016’s Mother’s Day! “I’ve heard a lot about my look in the movie,” said the actress. Sometimes bad wigs happen to good people, it seems.…

Golden glory Everything Kylie Jenner touches turns to gold – including herself! The cosmetics billionaire posted this snap to celebrate her 24th birthday. Double trouble Coast radio presenter Jason Reeves played babysitter for his breakfast co-host Sam Wallace’s twins Cosette and Sienna. “He immediately nailed the double hold manoeuvre!” A model bod Still foxy at 48, Heidi Klum showed off her flawless figure in an itsy-bitsy psychedelic bikini while holidaying in Capri, Italy. Looking hot on a yacht! She’s a handful! Little Daisy Dove Bloom, 11 months, looked to be having a hair-raising time as dad Orlando doted on her on holiday in Italy. Ciao, bella Model Emily Ratajkowski was all at sea on a trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Can you believe she gave birth five months ago?! Greece…

Since Prince Harry moved to Montecito, he’s busied himself by making friends with his celeb neighbours, including forming a strong mateship with British actor Orlando Bloom. Sadly, the same can’t be said for their partners, Duchess Meghan and Katy Perry, 36, who’ve “never been able to see eye to eye”, according to insiders. Now, we’re told Meghan has put her foot down on Harry, 36, and Orly’s burgeoning bromance after watching the new US animated series The Prince – a send-up of the Windsors in which Orlando, 44, voices his royal bestie. “Meghan gets that it’s a comedy, but she says she can’t accept one of Harry’s friends mocking him like that,” says a source. “At first Harry found it funny, but what Meghan says goes.” The insider adds, “It’s…

Curtis Stone has always been a familiar face in the MasterChef Australia kitchen, but with COVID limiting international travel, this season, the Los Angeles-based celebrity chef had to take a different approach in order to make a guest appearance. While the 45-year-old was relieved that he was able to Zoom into the show, just like fellow star cooks Nigella Lawson and Yotam Ottolenghi, the experience wasn’t as personal as he would have liked. “It’s a bit harder being over here because I don’t get to meet the contestants in the flesh,” Curtis tells Woman’s Day. “While you usually spend lots of time with everyone on camera, you also spend lots of time chatting off camera and hearing their stories. “It was a bummer that I missed out on all that.”…

Cecilia Kang usually prefers to let her designs do the talking for her. Distinctly shy compared to the bold prints and loud patterns that are hanging on a rack behind her, the Kiwi-Korean fashion designer admits she’s rather nervous about telling her story as she shows off her fun, flamboyant and feminine frocks. But what a story it is. Getting ready for her third New Zealand Fashion Week, Cecilia, 33, can’t help but think how far she’s come from the 10-year-old who arrived alone in Aotearoa, sent Down Under by her parents who wanted her to learn English. But the style guru learnt so much more than another language. She finally discovered who she was supposed to be – a woman. Fashion Week’s first transgender designer tells Woman’s Day, “I…

Working as a registered nurse advising women with gestational diabetes how to lose weight, Tamara Macdonald always felt like a fraud. Tipping the scales at 115kg, the 22-year-old knew she needed to make a change. “Telling mums to lose weight when I was overweight myself... I felt like a huge hypocrite,” Tamara tells Woman’s Day from her home in Camden, New South Wales. Ten years later, the 36-year-old is half the woman she used to be, losing an amazing 50kg. A flyer offering free fitness assessments was the push Tamara needed to take control of her life and her weight. “The personal trainer told me my physical age was 88 – and I was only 22!” recalls Tamara. “I burst into tears... I didn’t want to end up in an…

GINGERED FISH & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 2 tbsp cornflour • 500g boneless, skinless white fish fillets, cubed • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 5cm piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced • 1 long green chilli, sliced • 1 tbsp lemongrass paste • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tsp fish sauce • 1 tsp brown sugar • 2 carrots, chopped • 1 bunch baby pak choy, leaves separated • 50g baby spinach leaves • steamed rice, shredded green onion, to serve 1 Place cornflour in a medium bowl. Season. Add fish, tossing to coat. Set aside. 2 In a wok or large frying pan, heat half the oil on high. Stir-fry ginger and chilli 1-2 mins until aromatic. Move to a bowl. In…

MOVIE FREE GUY Ryan Reynolds and Taika Waititi team up for this fun action romp, where a friendly bank teller realises he’s actually a background character in a video game and has to fight to save his virtual world. Look out for cameos from Hugh Jackman, Tina Fey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK THE GOOD WIFE OF BATH Based on Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Wife Of Bath’s Tale, this book is a cheeky piece of historical fiction that exposes the shocking plight of women in the Middle Ages. Eleanor is a resourceful, resilient woman whose character strengthens throughout her five marriages – yes, five! OUT NOW (Harper Collins, $35) EVENT STORIES ABOUT MY BODY Mean Mums actress Morgana O’Reilly returns to the stage to tell tales about…

Britney Spears and her sibling Jamie Lynn were once glued to each other’s side, with Britney insisting she was “overprotective” of her baby sister and Jamie declaring the singer her idol in the showbiz world. But in recent weeks, their solid sisterly bond has been yet another casualty in Britney’s relentless fight to end her “abusive” conservatorship and angrily call out the people she feels let her down – including Jamie Lynn. “Britney’s always been a sweetheart who wears her heart on her sleeve, but what her family’s done is unforgivable and she’s especially hurt by those who stood by and let it happen, like her sister,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “She’s vowed to cut them all out of her will when she’s inevitably granted control of her life…

Basil’s brush with a snake AMANDA SAYS Sir Basil shows me he is living and has a bit of an attitude. He tells me that another kitty, Saffy, has only just passed over. Saffy really wanted to connect to Vicki to let her know that the medication she was giving her was correct. Sir Basil tells me he is the boss in his own right. Another two cats come through. The pair, Sage and Peppercorn, are so laid-back – they let Sir Basil believe he’s the boss! Sir Basil tells me he is about three-and-a-half years old, and that he constantly follows his mum around. Sir Basil tells me his mum has recently had their home snake-proofed as a snake got in and hid in his favourite hiding spot in…

A lush green space filled with blooms might be lovely to look at, but what if you were to add in a few plants that not only save you money, but give you the satisfaction of growing your own food? Welcome to an edible garden. It can be everything from your favourite vegies like potatoes, tomatoes and lettuce, or herbs and spices like thyme, oregano and chilli. If you’re feeling adventurous you can even try growing edible flowers like violas! Interested? We thought so. Simon Holloway, co-owner of Vegepod, explains how to get started... WHAT YOU NEED Before any tools per se, what you really need first is a place that gets lots of direct sunlight (veg are solar powered!) and a premium quality soil. Soil is not dirt. It’s…

COLOUR CRAZE Whether it’s time for a full colour update or just wanting to hide those pesky greys, Revlon Total Color, $15.99, home hair dyes have you covered. With a clean and vegan formula – free from ammonia, parabens, sulfates, silicones and phthalates –the gentle dye delivers rich, vibrant colour that cover greys completely and lasts up to six weeks. Available in nine permanent shades, in an easy-to-use, non-drip, no-fuss formula. ALL HAIL FACE HALO Loved by celebs worldwide for their simplicity and sustainability, the Face Halo Pro pads, (pack of 3), $34 (pack of three), trap and remove makeup for a deep skin clean and gentle exfoliation. They’re also dual-sided and reusable for up to 200 machine washes, replacing up to 500 traditional makeup wipes! This cult Aussie brand…

ROAST LAMB WITH PRESERVED LEMON SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS + MARINATING COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS • ¼ cup olive oil, plus 1 tbsp extra • ½ preserved lemon, sliced • 3 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tsp cumin seeds • 1 tsp smoked paprika • ½ tsp turmeric powder • ½ tsp chilli flakes • 2kg leg of lamb • 1 onion, cut into wedges • 1 red capsicum, seeded, thickly sliced • ½ cup Sicilian olives • 1½ cups couscous • 1½ cups just-boiled water • ½ cup coriander leaves • ¼ cup flaked almonds 1 In a large dish, combine oil, lemon, garlic and spices. Add lamb, turning to coat. Marinate at least 2 hours. 2 Preheat oven to 180°C. Place a wire rack in a…