Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 35, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I’m still pining for the excitement of the Olympics, so it’s a thrill for us to have two-time gold medallist Mahé Drysdale in the mag this week. The Kiwi sporting legend was disappointed not to make the cut for the Tokyo Games, but since retiring, he’s relishing turning his focus to his wife, fellow Olympic rowing medallist Juliette, and their three gorgeous children. You can read about the heartwarming next chapter for their family on page 18. Meanwhile, speaking of doting dads, it was my father Arie’s milestone 70th birthday last week. A retired PE teacher, he taught (and terrified) many of my mates back in the day, but those who know him best realise he’s really a big softie. When…

Prince Andrew turned up to the Queen’s annual summer holiday in total disgrace, after it was confirmed last week that he’s being sued in a New York civil court by his alleged teenage sex assault victim. Virginia Roberts Giuffre (inset), now 38, was 17 when she was allegedly procured in London by convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in 1999 to have sex with the Duke of York. She said last week, “I am holding Prince Andrew accountable for what he did to me. The powerful and rich are not exempt from being held responsible for their actions.” Virginia is seeking millions in damages in a Manhattan court over claims of “improper sexual violations [and] physical and emotional distress”. Andrew has hired a “crisis PR”, and it’s believed he arrived at…

‘It’s taken a global pandemic to mend this bridge’ Nicole Kidman is living the dream – she has a gorgeous and talented husband, beautiful young children and an award-winning career. But despite all that, the actress has always battled an ongoing heartache over two of her kids, following her 2001 divorce from Tom Cruise. While it has often been a strained relationship, for the past two decades Nicole never gave up on her “lost babies” Bella, 28, and Connor, 26, even after suffering further heartache as she missed out on her daughter’s wedding in 2015. However, happily for Nicole, 54, Woman’s Day can reveal she has recently reconnected with both Bella and Connor. Insiders say she’s been “in close and regular contact” with them since lockdowns began early last year,…

In our hearts, Julie Andrews will always be a young Maria singing on a mountain top in The Sound Of Music or Mary Poppins insisting that just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. And though she’s among the last great musical stars, she is anything but old-fashioned. The Oscar winner, who turned 85 last October, respects the past but lives in the present and has learned to move with the times. In fact, the actress celebrated her birthday in modern style with a series of Zoom calls from around the world. “Julie is excited about reaching this new milestone in her life,” a close friend reveals. “She feels wiser, but she doesn’t look or feel 85. She’s also become quite a pro with modern technology.” The star…

‘My jaw dropped. We recognised each other instantly’ As 19-year-old Tania Ohlson watched best pal Jo Thomson, 22, walk down the aisle, a vision of radiance in a bespoke white gown, she was brimming with pride. It was 1988 and the teen, who was adopted at birth, was delighted to play such an important role in her closest friend’s big day. The pair had been thick as thieves since meeting as workers at Christchurch supermarket chain Keystore a few years earlier. But little did Tania know, as she stood in her pretty blue bridesmaid’s dress, taking in the ceremony, that standing just a few metres away was her own biological father – and that rather than simply being pals, she and Jo were actually blood cousins! The incredible story of…

Almost every weekend throughout her childhood, Sue-Ellen Kusher and her family would conduct what they called “number-plate runs”. This involved driving around the suburbs of Brisbane, recording details of cars parked outside the houses Sue-Ellen’s parents had under surveillance as part of their jobs as intelligence operatives. “The car could do three circuits without becoming too noticeable,” says Sue-Ellen from her home in Bulimba, Queensland. “We’d memorise the car, number plates, makes and models.” So they didn’t attract suspicion, Dudley Doherty and his wife Joan – plus their three children, Sue-Ellen, Mark and Amanda – would often change outfits and swap seats during these runs. From the outside, the Dohertys appeared to be like any Aussie family of the era. But during the 1950s and ’60s, while Dudley and Joan…

Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Avoid snap decisions and slow down, at least until next week. Sunday’s full moon should shed more light on things, so treat yourself to a few little indulgences. Venus, the planet of style and beauty, is demanding you spend some time – and money! – on yourself. STAR TIP A quick decorating spree might keep you busy, but don’t blow the budget. AMY ADAMS The actress is a Leo through and through – she’s ambitious and thrives in the limelight. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Yikes! Being privy to a secret could put you in a tight spot, but don’t divulge, for someone’s trust (or your job!) may be at stake. Your overactive fantasy life might also need reining in, so if you’re…

Clay Clay kitty litter is available in both clumping, meaning it absorbs moisture quickly, or non-clumping, meaning it absorbs moisture slowly but has added ingredients to eliminate smell. Clumping clay litter can be buried in the garden and is the most economical as you seldom need to replace the whole tray. Non-clumping clay litter can stop your cats tracking litter through the house. Crystals Crystal cat litter is made up of solid silicate granules, which are highly porous and therefore highly effective at absorbing moisture. Crystal litter is non-clumping, lightweight, non-toxic and particularly hygienic as mould and bacteria are least likely to grow in it. Some cats find the crystals uncomfortable under their paws and can be less likely to take to this kind of litter. Natural This type of…

LEEK & CORN CHOWDER SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 3 rindless bacon rashers, chopped • 2 leeks, washed, finely sliced • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 500g potatoes, peeled, 2cm cubes • 1½ litres chicken stock • 420g can corn kernels, drained • garlic toasts, to serve 1 In a large saucepan, heat oil on high. Cook bacon 2-3 mins until crisp, Reserve ¹/ ³ of bacon bits to serve. Reduce heat to low. Add leeks and garlic and cook, covered, 10 mins, stirring occasionally, until leeks are tender. 2 Add potato, stock and half the corn. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cook 20-25 mins until potato is very tender. 3 Using a hand blender, roughly puree soup…

Red Sparrow DISNEY+, FRIDAY Jennifer Lawrence plays a Russian ballerina who struggles to support her sick mother after a career-ending injury. When she’s recruited to be a spy, she becomes a ruthless killer, but her allegiance is tested when she falls for her latest target. An American Pickle FRIDAY, NEON Seth Rogen stars as a Jewish immigrant who wakes up in the modern-day USA 100 years after falling into a vat of pickles. United with his only living relative (also played by Seth!), he’s dismayed when he finds out what has become of his lineage and becomes determined to pull both of them to greatness.…

MY MOST RECENT MOVIE The last movie I saw was The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. I love me a comedy and Ryan Reynolds never disappoints. But the last movie I loved would definitely have to be Big Hero 6 – that movie slapped! It’s so sad yet… MY NEW FAVE SONG Late At Night by Roddy Ricch – this song just hits different. MY TOP PODCAST It would have to be The Joe Rogan Experience. They’re always talking about the most random things and I love it. MY BEST BINGE WATCH I’ve just finished watching every single Marvel movie on Disney+. It took me forever! MY MOST-USED APP TikTok – I could scroll through that app 24/7, it’s so addicting! MY ALL-TIME FAVE SHOW The Office is probably the best TV…

Croatian vacation Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart made a rare public appearance together while enjoying a sightseeing tour of Croatia. Looking Lively! Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds sparkled on the red carpet at the New York premiere of his new movie Free Guy. Beside the seaside... A beachy-looking Princess Mary enjoyed a stroll with daughter Princess Josephine, 10, while holidaying in the resort town of Skagen in Denmark. Wheelie good time This is how Elizabeth Hurley rolls! The Austin Powers actress and fashion designer got back on her bike to promote her new range of beach bags. Gown & out The Voice Australia judge Rita Ora showed some naked ambition, posing in just a dressing gown to thank her fans for supporting the reality series. Doggone cute The Duchess of…

THEY’RE IN! MELISSA Melissa McCarthy 50, joined Meghan on Zoom to film an initiative for the duchess’ 40th birthday, and insiders say they became pals after being introduced by their respective agents. “I just find them very inspiring. They’re carving out their own lives,” Melissa says of Meghan and husband Harry. ADELE It was a rocky start between the women thanks to rumours Harry would sneak off to Adele’s place for a few pints when they were neighbours in Beverly Hills, but we’re told Meghan has welcomed the 33-year-old singer into her inner circle. BEYONCE After meeting at the London premiere of The Lion King in 2019, Meghan’s forged a friendship with Queen Bey, 39 – who shared a birthday message on her website for Meghan’s 40th. Beyonce also praised…

When many New Zealanders were queuing up at supermarkets to bulk-buy toilet paper before the country went into lockdown, The Block NZ’s Rachel Martin was pushing her trolley down the eerily empty aisles of Bunnings, stocking up on nails, plywood, tools and anything else she might need for weeks of home isolation. Renovation is not just a passion but a lifestyle for army corporal-turned-real estate agent Rach, 42, and her partner, former army offi cer Graeme, 46, who have been renovating houses together for 21 years. Their three children, Jayde, 18, Quin, 16, and Liam, 15, grew up on building sites as the family moved every three to four years. Rach laughs, “We have old photos of Jayde as a toddler playing with a box of nails and Graeme made…

Q Our beautiful mum passed away in hospital. Did she see her children say goodbye and give her hugs? Is she with our dad and her angels? Does she watch over us? Missing our mum MITCHELL SAYS Your lovely mum has reunited with your dad, her soulmate, and they are happy and coming through together from Spirit. Your mum says, thank you for giving her permission to let go so she could be with your dad and her angels. She heard all the goodbyes and felt all the hugs and love given by her children. Butterflies will be a special sign. Your mum is watching over all of you and sends her love. Q Can you see me living the rest of my life in the same suburb I have…

1 YOU CAN LOSE FAT IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF YOUR BODY “Spot reduction” is possibly the greatest myth that the fitness industry has ever seen. When you lose body fat, you unfortunately can’t choose where that is. Have you ever been frustrated that those 300 ab crunches aren’t giving you a six-pack? Sure, hundreds of crunches will burn energy around your body, but they won’t specifically burn fat off your waistline. What it will do, though, is build strength around your core, so you have the stability to exercise and move well. 2 RESISTANCE TRAINING MAKES WOMEN BULKY What some women don’t often realise is that it’s actually really hard to build muscle because the rate of building muscle for females is a lot slower than men. Women who intentionally…

FEEL THE CHILL Cooling down your water, tool and air temperatures can really make a difference to your strands. Celebrity hairstylist Anthony Nader recommends “rinsing strands in the coldest temperature you can handle for 20 to 30 seconds before you step out of the shower. This will help close the hair cuticles, making your strands shiny and less fluffy.” Secondly, it’s important to keep your hot tools on low settings and add a cool shot at the end of blow-drying to set your style and add shine. VS Sassoon Hydro Smooth Fast Dry, $89 STREAMLINE YOUR SLEEP The way you snooze can have a big impact on your hair and how it looks when you wake up. Invest in a silk pillowcase to prevent frizz and tangling, plus it’s also…

Kylie Minogue is kissing her secluded Byron Bay eco-retreat goodbye with the stunning property recently hitting the market. The Aussie pop princess, 53, snapped up the Coorabell designer home in 2018 for a cool $3.78 million. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property, which featured in a 2019 Tourism Australia campaign, was designed to leave a minimal environmental footprint on its surroundings. It features off-grid living with solar energy, multiple battery storage, automated generator, double glazing, water storage and dam. Located a short drive from the scenic town of Mullumbimby and local tranquil beaches, the home’s main attraction is the floor-to-ceiling windows that look onto the breathtaking Byron Bay hinterland. Set on 28 hectares of land, the property is perfectly secluded and welcomes guests into an open-plan living and dining area, along with…

BANGERS WITH MASH, LEEK & MUSHROOMS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS • 1.5kg Dutch cream potatoes • 500g Cumberland pork sausages • 90g butter, chopped • 200g portobello mushrooms, sliced • 2 tsp lemon thyme leaves • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1 leek, trimmed, sliced • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • ½ cup dry white wine • ½ cup milk • ½ cup cream • parsley, green vegies, to serve 1 In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes 20-25 mins until tender. Drain. 2 Heat frying pan on medium. Cook sausages 10-12 mins, turning, until cooked through. Remove from pan. 3 In same pan, melt 25g butter on medium. Saute mushrooms, thyme, garlic, leek, 4-5 mins until leek softens. Stir in Dijon, then wine,…

Be a real sweetheart and raise funds for New Zealanders with incurable breast cancer by hosting a Sweet October tea party. All you have to do is visit sweetoctober.nz, register and set up your personal fundraising page, then decide what kind of event you’d like to host – a simple morning tea, a team-pleasing office tea party or a fancy high tea with pretty treats? Then pick a date during October that works for you and start inviting guests, asking them to make a donation to attend. However you do it, you’ll be doing your bit to help Kiwis with incurable cancer. Nice one!…

What attracted you to this role? For me, the appeal is that it’s about these women who are in a different stage in their lives. When they were pop stars, they had no control over the words that were coming out of their mouths, the things they were wearing and the relationships they were put in. Now they’re questioning how to take ownership of their own stories and how to rewrite it. Is that something you can relate to? I was a young woman working in the ’90s. A lot of the time, I thought what I was doing was my idea, but when I look back on it, I didn’t want to pose for Maxim magazine. Girls5eva deals with things like that in a genius way – subversively and…

MOVIE RESPECT American Idol reject and Dreamgirls darling Jennifer Hudson has her eyes set on a second Academy Award with her incredible performance as Aretha Franklin. This biopic follows her journey from being the daughter of a Baptist minister to becoming the Queen of Soul. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK WHEN BO BIMBLE WENT ELSEWHERE by Sue Copsey The best-selling Auckland author of Wife After Wife has turned her hand to a super-sweet book for kids aged eight to 12. It follows the adventures of a misfit bird nerd named Bernie and a curious ka¯ka¯po-like creature called Bo Bimble, and includes a guide to native creatures for budding naturalists. OUT NOW (TreeHouse Books, $23) EVENT DRAMATIC SKIES 2: CUMULUS Local treasures NZ Trio are packing up their cello, violin and piano…

In modern royal memory, the “spare to the heir” has often struggled to find their place in the world behind their throne-bound elder sibling. But the Duchess of Cambridge is determined that history will not repeat for her second-born child, six-year-old Princess Charlotte. “It’s an all-too-painful fact for the royal family that the Queen’s sister Princess Margaret was miserable in her second-in-command role – and it’s happened all over again with Prince Harry, who was relegated as soon as his brother William had his first child,” says a palace source. “Kate doesn’t want this pain for Charlotte. She doesn’t want her confident, gregarious daughter to feel she has to dull herself so as not to outshine her big brother Prince George.” The insider tells Woman’s Day that Kate is “strategically”…

I was at this event in Sydney, doing the schmooze thing, shaking hands, when a woman came up and introduced herself to me. She was very nice, chatty – we took a photo together, then she disappeared. Didn’t think much of it at the time. Unbeknown to me, however, wheels had been set in motion. She was friends with Lauren Fried, a businesswoman and Aussie TV show panellist, who was in Europe on holiday recovering from a relationship gone bad. Lauren got a message from her friend with a picture of me and a sales pitch: “Loz, I’ve found the perfect guy for you. He’s European, he’s got an accent, he’s a chef. He’s everything you want in a man. He’s even a champagne ambassador!” ‘I’d sort of given up…

As first dates go, inviting a stranger on a three-day freedom-camping odyssey from Queenstown to Christchurch is definitely a gamble. But actor Jordi Webber’s life has always been about taking risks – such as ditching drama school to join chart-topping Kiwi boy band Titanium and flying to Ireland to (successfully) audition for a role in an upcoming international movie. As Jordi – currently gracing our screens as the kind-hearted constable Cruz Kingi in Three rugby drama Head High – reflects on that spontaneous roadie back in 2019, the stunning woman beside him, youth worker Holli Hughes, is proof his romantic risk paid off! “Before Hols, I was about five or six years without a partner,” tells the actor/musician, who got his big break on Power Rangers: Ninja Steel. “I just…

‘People don’t suspect me... I can hide myself’ Soon after his sister and parents’ grisly deaths in 2001, Sef Gonzales fronted a police press conference in Sydney, appealing for his family’s murderers to come forward. Appearing every bit the grief-stricken son, he spoke clearly to cameras about how his father Teodoro or “Teddy”, 46, was his “hero” and “role model”, his mother Mary Loiva, 43, was the “heart of the family” and his younger sister Clodine, 18, was the “life in the family”. He said he wanted justice and offered a $100,000 reward for information. Then, at their funerals, in a suit and solemn-faced, Gonzales stood in front of relatives and friends to sing a tribute to his family. As he performed an a cappella version of the Mariah Carey-Boyz…

When Harry met Simba AMANDA SAYS Simba comes through and tells me he has just recently passed. But before Simba can say anything else, another dog, Harry, pushes in and tells me he’s living with Gail. Simba then continues and shares that his health went downhill quickly when he was about 16. Simba loved his life and showed me he was a very gentle and loving dog. He tells me he didn’t get along with Harry. Simba often took all of Harry’s attention and said that Harry was actually bought to liven him up a bit – but it actually had the opposite effect. Simba shows me he had severe dementia when he passed but he doesn’t have it now as they do not take physical ailments over with them.…

Buying a second-hand car can be nerve-racking and most of us fear the stereotypical used-car salesman conning us into purchasing a lemon. Recent research reveals 83% of buyers are concerned the car will have a mechanical fault. So here are a few tricks from automotive expert Adam Pay to ensure you nail the inspection process every time. WHERE PEOPLE GO WRONG Outside a test drive, most people don’t check essential vehicle functions when inspecting and purchasing their second-hand vehicle, including 34% who didn’t test the radio, 29% cent who didn’t check the oil and another 29% who didn’t even check the child-safety features. The top things Kiwis are committed to checking are a functioning air conditioner, windows that go up and down, and a clean smell. WHAT TO LOOK FOR…

Klorane Centaury Shampoo, $16  For natural and coloured blonde or grey hair, this silicone-free shampoo reduces yellowing while gently cleansing. Great for fine hair! Aveda Blonde Revival Purple Toning Shampoo, $17  Developed with a low lather to give maximum toning benefits, this sulfate-free and 97% naturally derived shampoo gently cleanses with violet-rich pigments to revive salon-fresh blonde colours. Fudge Cool Brunette Shampoo, $24  Instantly knock out unwanted red or orange tones with this shampoo’s maximum strength blue micro-pigments. It’s also packed with a unique Opti-Plex technology to reconstruct bonds and smooth the cuticle for stronger, smoother hair. Kyn Rose Gold Shampoo, $22.80  Designed to tone dark blonde hair and eliminate green hues, it can also give a soft pastel pink wash through very light hair. Essano…

JUST... ONE... MORE... REP! HILARY DUFF You know when your personal trainer or gym buddy says just one more rep, and they really mean 10 more? Poor Hilary looks like she knows the feeling after an exhausting gym session! ‘BIG’ INFLUENCE JUSTIN BIEBER Low pants, tie-dye, bright tracksuits... the singer has tried many trends, but “oversized” is his current look. He must have watched Tom Hanks’ ’80s movie Big for style inspiration... It’s bed-lam for Hilaria! HILARIA BALDWIN Getting kids to go to bed is a tough job, but spare a thought for Hilaria – who wrangles six kids under seven in her “night-time chaos”! BAD HAIR DAY JANE SEYMOUR The actress probably should have waited until her glam team was finished before she looked in the mirror! But hey,…