Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 37, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

I hope you’ve been surviving, if not thriving, this lockdown. I feel like I’ve walked every footpath within a 5km radius, and my dog and I are thoroughly sick of our local park, but my step count has never been better! I’ve also never watched so much telly in my life – well, since last lockdown anyway – and I can’t wait for the launch of what’s sure to be my next reality TV obsession, Celebrity Treasure Island. This week, I chat to castaway Angela Bloomfield, of Shortland Street fame, who I first met when my dad took me to the “grand” opening of a video store (remember those?!) when I was a starstruck kid. Somehow he convinced me to enter a competition where I had to serenade both Ange…

When they saw “A. Bloomfield” on the call sheet for this year’s Celebrity Treasure Island, several castaways thought the reality series had scored a coup by bagging New Zealand’s beloved Director-General of Health. “Really?!” laughs former Shortland Street actress Angela Bloomfield when Woman’s Day relays the news. “Why would Dr Ashley Bloomfield come on this show? He’s quite busy looking after the country. But I’ve got some time on my hands!” However, that’s not to say the 48-year-old has been idle since her longtime alter ego Rachel McKenna left Ferndale in 2017. After a stint directing the soap, Angela ditched showbiz for real estate and just before filming started on Treasure Island, she sold three houses in one day! “Everyone thinks they must be such different worlds, but there are…

They divorced in 2013 and she’s been nothing but complimentary of her ex-husband, but last week Miranda Kerr let her thoughts on Orlando Bloom be known – and she didn’t hold back! In a new podcast, the Australian model took several thinly veiled digs at the actor, describing him as somewhat of a brother figure. “He’s, like, to me right now, a brother... and most of the time an annoying brother,” Miranda said of Orlando, 44, who she split from after just three years of marriage. Miranda, 38, who shares 10-year-old son Flynn with The Lord Of The Rings star, went on to allude to ongoing tensions between the former couple. “Whenever he would try to get into anything else, I’d be like, ‘Hold up. Is this about Flynn?’” says…

Snuggling in close, Ruby is making sure she gives her dad Glenn Anderson extra cuddles this Father’s Day. The 11-year-old says he is her “hero” after saving her life earlier this year. Glenn and Ruby survived a terrifying ordeal in May when their yacht sank off the Western Australian coastline. “I don’t know what I would do without him,” says Ruby, emotional at the memory. “I’m so grateful he is my dad. I love him so much.” A TRIP TO REMEMBER It was a voyage 41-year-old high school teacher Glenn and his daughter had been looking forward to. They were sailing his yacht and fulltime home, Impara II, from Busselton to Exmouth – a four-month journey. On May 26, they set sail with nine-month-old puppy Banjo, and were later joined…

Rocco rules! AMANDA SAYS Rocco shows me he is still living and that he often sees Oreo, a friend who has already passed. The two were great mates and Rocco misses her very much. Oreo tells me she lived with Margaret and she was a little bit naughty, but so was Rocco. Rocco tells me he sees a younger man around the house who has passed over. The young man is Margaret’s younger brother. Rocco tells me he is generally a good boy but sometimes he can be cheeky too. He shows me he is getting a little older now and even though he is still in pretty good health, he is starting to feel his age. Rocco tells me he had a DNA test, which proved nothing except he…

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FREE-FORM MEDITERRANEAN PIE SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 35 MINS • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry • 2 medium zucchini, sliced • 125g cherry tomatoes • 100g feta, crumbled • 50g sliced salami, chopped •1/3 cup seeded black olives • 1 tbsp olive oil • baby rocket leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease and line 2 oven trays with baking paper. 2 Cut corners from each pastry sheet to form a round. Place one on each tray. 3 In a bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Toss to coat in oil and season to taste. 4 Divide mixture evenly over each pastry round (leave 4cm border). Pleat pastry around filling, to form edge, leaving top open. Press to seal edges. 5 Bake 30-35 mins until pastry…

EVENT LIVE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM Put on your fanciest attire and enjoy a night at home at the ballet, with the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s stunning performance of Firebird. It’s available to stream now until 5pm on September 6. For more information, visit rnzb.org.nz. TICKETS OUT NOW PODCAST TIC-HEADS Swearing fans, listen up! He’s become a TikTok sensation by documenting the realities of living with Tourette syndrome through social media and now Kiwi dude Leighton “Uncle Tics” Clarke has teamed up with Clinton Randell (yeah, that guy on the left) on a podcast that’ll take his fame to the next level. OUT WEDNESDAY MUSIC HE WAI by Aro The third EP from bilingual husband-and-wife musicians Charles and Emily Looker features their signature uplifting sound while exploring the themes of…

Treat day He’s daddy cool! John Legend took his kids Luna, five, and Miles, three, out for an ice cream and coffee date while in New York. Very merry Matty “Got drunk, put the Christmas tree up,” Breakfast host Matty McLean posted. “How’s your lockdown going?” Emma hits the track Emma Watson revved up her holiday on the Spanish island of Ibiza with a race around a go-kart track with some friends. She feels the need for speed! Riri’s red hot! Bitch Better Have My Money singer Rihanna celebrated becoming a billionaire with this saucy snap, captioning it, “Billion dollar smile.” Loved-up Lily Amid engagement rumours, Cinderella actress Lily James brought her handsome prince, musician Michael Shuman, to Disneyland in LA for a fairy-tale date. Together again Princess Charlene of…

On The Block NZ, site foreman Peter Wolfkamp is the man in charge of keeping contestants on a tight schedule, but when it comes to his own home, deadlines are a little more flexible. “Our big renovation has been our own house over many years – and it’s still not finished, before anyone asks me!” admits the building expert, TV star and radio personality nicknamed “Wolfie”. With so much on his plate, it’s not surprising home improvements sometimes get pushed down the to-do list. Not only is the 55-year-old at the tail end of filming his ninth season of the Three home reno reality show, but Peter and his wife Debbie Coleman have also recently finished a whole separate project – revamping a classic 1905 cottage in their Auckland neighbourhood…

If you think someone may be suicidal, ask them – it could save their life. Asking about suicide will not put the thought in their head. Ask them directly about their thoughts of suicide and what they’re planning. If they have a specific plan, they need help right away. Ask them if they’d like to talk about what’s going on with you or someone else. They might not want to open up straight away, but letting them know you’re there for them is a big help. Listen and don’t judge. Take them seriously and let them know you care. Help them to find and access the support they need from people they trust – friends, family, kaumatua, religious/community/cultural leaders or professionals. Don’t leave them alone – make sure someone stays…

Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 An air of excitement is building! As your confidence increases, new interests and possibilities will be explored. Some Virgos may even step into a new role, but don’t overdo it or silly mishaps could take the gloss off things. Watch your step (literally) and factor in plenty of R&R. STAR TIP If your work or computer skills need updating, sign up for studies this week. SALMA HAYEK The actress is a fan of meditation when it comes to relaxing. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Ready to turn over a new leaf? Diets and decluttering drives could set you on a fitter, healthier path as the weather warms up. As a bonus, your trash is someone else’s treasure. If you’re searching for a pick-me-up,…

Don’t eat your lipstick! “The average woman is thought to consume between three to four kilograms of lipstick in her lifetime,” says makeup artist Rani Shortland. “So what you put on your lips, you ingest.” To minimise nasties, apply natural lippie at least some of the time. TRY Bite Beauty Power Move Hydrating Soft Matte Lipstick in Maple, $48, and Karen Murrell Moisture Stick, $32 While you’re at it, why not switch to a natural toothpaste instead? With magnolia bark extract, New Zealand kanuka oil and natural essential oils to gently clean and freshen, this one from Ecostore also contains baking soda (instead of harsher bleaching chemicals) to help in whitening stained teeth. Ecostore Toothpaste Whitening Care, $5.20 Natural makeup The days when natural makeup meant forgoing feel-good formulations and…

KATSU CHICKEN CURRY SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 25 MINS • 4 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed •1/3 cup seasoned flour • 1 egg • 1 tbsp water • 1 cup panko crumbs •1/3 cup vegetable oil • 1 onion, thinly sliced • 1 carrot, chopped • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 tbsp curry powder • 2 tsp cornflour • 2 cups chicken stock • 1 tbsp light soy sauce • 2 tsp honey • sushi rice, sliced green onion, salad, to serve 1 Dust chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into combined egg and water. Coat in crumbs, pressing well. Chill until needed. 2 In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium. Cook onion 4-5 mins, stirring, until golden. Reduce heat to…

How do you describe Give Us A Clue to people? It’s charades where celebrities have to act out a film, TV show, book or quote using only their actions and no words. It’s unpredictable, chaotic and fun, and you can play along at home. I can guarantee that you will be shouting at the TV when people aren’t guessing something that is obvious or the actor has gone down some weird path that’s completely confusing everyone. What parliamentary skills do you bring to the table as host? Nothing much fazes me after being in the debating chamber and questioned by journalists for 15 years. I do get to be a bit bossy! I learnt a long time ago that it’s healthy not to take yourself too seriously and you definitely…

Prince Harry made his first public appearance since his baby girl Lilibet’s birth in June, playing polo alongside his friend Nacho Figueras at a charity match in Aspen, Colorado. But despite helping to raise $4.85 million for his African charity Sentebale, the Duke of Sussex – who has lectured others on climate change issues – was heavily criticised last week for being a “hypocrite” and choosing to fly home to California in a private jet.…

Former Tall Blacks basketballer Casey Frank is also playing for a charity that means a lot to him, KidsCan, which provides essentials like food, clothing and healthcare to children in poverty. “Having lived that experience, I can tell you that wondering where your next meal is going to come from is a pretty horrible thing when you’re growing up,” says the New York-born 43-year-old, who went to high school in a “bad neighbourhood” in Phoenix, Arizona. “There were times when the power or the heating got turned off and I didn’t have lunch at school. I’ve certainly been in the back of a patrol car more than once. “A lot of the guys I knew there are in prison or they aren’t living now. If it wasn’t for sports, I…

Q There is a spirit that stands in my bedroom doorway each night. Can you tell me who it is and why they are there? Is there anything they want me to know? Raylene MITCHELL SAYS I feel that you are being visited by two different spirits. One is a lovely gentleman from your father’s side of the family and the other is an older lady from your mother’s side. They don’t mean to frighten you when they visit – they’re just making sure you’re OK and watching over you. I feel you are a very protected lady. Q Will I find real love anytime soon? I have a constant feeling of a spiritual presence and wonder if it’s my late friend Roy? Peta MITCHELL SAYS Your nan in the…

We’ve all heard that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and new findings suggest this is entirely true. Nutrition professional Joel Feren reveals that research from HelloFresh and Bumble found that a home-cooked meal from a partner was considered more romantic than flowers. “This is because cooking a meal for someone makes them feel special and shows you care,” he explains. “You have to really think about what that person would enjoy eating, get the ingredients together and learn how to make it. “Speaking from experience, your partner will probably be more touched by a home-cooked meal than a gift.” DEEPER CONNECTIONS Joel says that using food to connect with your significant other is a great way to show a taste of who you are and what…

WHAT IS A CRYSTAL FACIAL ROLLER? It’s a beauty tool that has a polished, rounded crystal attached to one end, for use on your face. The tool often has a larger end for cheeks, forehead and chin, and a smaller end for under-eye areas, nose and eyes. It comes in a range of crystal types such as jade, rose quartz, tourmaline and amethyst. WHY SHOULD I BE USING ONE? “Benefits include improved skin tone and elasticity of the skin, natural collagen boost, reduction of puffiness, promotion of lymphatic drainage and tightening of the pores, since the crystal remains cold even when in direct contact with the skin,” says Karina Sulzer, a spokesperson for US-based crystal skincare label Skin Gym. “The oxygen from increased circulation allows the skin to release toxins…

VEAL & PORK POLPETTE SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS + SOAKING COOK 30 MINS • 2 slices ciabatta, torn • ½ cup milk • 250g pork mince • 250g veal mince • 1 onion, grated • 1 egg, whisked • grated zest, juice 1 lemon • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tbsp olive oil • 700ml bottle passata • 2 cups chicken stock • 2 cups risoni TOPPING • ½ cup finely chopped parsley • 2 lemons, finely grated zest • 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 Place bread in a bowl. Add milk. Set aside 10 mins. 2 In a bowl, combine pork mince, veal mince, onion, egg, lemon zest and juice, and garlic. Squeeze milk from bread. Add bread to mixture. Discard milk. Season. Roll mince mixture into…

Macadamia-crusted fish with kumara chips Celebrate Macadamia Nut Day on September 4 with this sensational but super-simple six-ingredient recipe SERVES 2 To make the chips, if using an oven, preheat to 180°C. Cut 1 small kumara into french fry-sized pieces and toss in 1 tbsp garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil. Place kumara fries into an air fryer on 180°C (or on a baking tray if cooking in the oven). Cook for 7 mins in the air fryer or 15 mins in the oven. For the macadamia crumb, combine 140g finely chopped macadamias with 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley, juice from ½ lemon, zest from 1 lemon, 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil and a pinch of salt. For the fish, place macadamia crumb on top 2 x 120g salmon fillets (or fish…

MY BEST BINGE WATCH… Ted Lasso – I had to sign up to yet another streaming service for it, but it was worth it. So bloody good! MY TOP PODCAST… Unsure if I should be admitting this, but it’s Hamish & Andy. MY READING RECOMMENDATION… If, like me, you like the idea of relaxing and reading a book but can never really get into anything, start with Andre Agassi’s autobiography Open. Whether you’re a tennis lover or not, that man has lived a crazy life. MY BEST BEAUTY TIP… Straight hair but want curls? Get a perm! I’ve had my fair share of them over the years and have no plans to stop! MY CURRENT MUSIC OBSESSION… Raining by Six60. MY FAVE CHILDHOOD MOVIE… Dumb And Dumber. MY GO-TO HOLIDAY…