Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 49, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Every now and then, we accidentally stumble across a theme here at Woman’s Day. You may have noticed recently we’ve had a run of stories about Kiwis with Down syndrome doing incredible things and babies who have survived terrifyingly premature births. Our hope is always that these tales will touch our readers and inspire people who have been or are going through something similar. Last week, I got the most gorgeous message from a Palmerston North mum whose newborn son not only has Down’s, but is still in neonatal care after being born at just 28 weeks. Ursula writes, “I’d just like to say thank you, thank you, thank you for the inspirational stories on children and adults with DS. They’re beautiful beings who are capable of amazing things. My…

After his ex Jennifer Lopez moved on in record time with rebound love Ben Affleck, Alex Rodriguez has decided he’s ready for a new romance of his own – and reportedly has his eyes set on Demi Moore. “He wants someone who could thrust him back into the spotlight, which he can’t do on his own,” says a source close to the former major league baseballer. “Alex has been crushing on Demi for years. He thinks she’s still incredibly sexy and has long fantasised about dating her. Now he’s trying his best to make it happen.” According to an insider, A-Rod, 46, first felt a “spark” between him and Demi, 59, nearly 10 years ago, when they enjoyed a dinner date with mutual pals in New York in 2012. While…

Paris Hilton gushed that her “fairytale is finally a reality” after she wed her fiancé Carter Reum in a lavish Bel Air celebration on November 11. But the 40-year-old star’s happiness could be tarnished by the news that her husband has a child! According to the New York Post, the millionaire, 40, has a nine-year-old daughter with his ex, reality star Laura Bellizzi (inset). The newlywed confirmed the news via his spokesperson, saying the venture capitalist had known about this for 10 years. “Carter supports this child. While he does not have a traditional father-daughter relationship with her, he has provided for her since she was born and will continue to do so,” insists his rep. Meanwhile, Paris is eager to start her own brood. “I can’t wait to have…

2002 BEN AFFLECK The actor proposed with a 6-carat pink diamond ring. 1997 OJANI NOA Jennifer received a $100,000 diamond ring from the Cuban waiter who would become her first husband. 2001 CRIS JUDD The choreographer proposed to Jennifer with a six-figure emerald-cut ring and they married a month later. 2004 MARC ANTHONY Worth an estimated $4 million, a blue cushion-cut ring sealed the deal between singers Jennifer and Marc. 2019 ALEX RODRIGUEZ When the former baseball player popped the question, he presented J.Lo with a huge emerald-cut sparkler.…

When Beauty And The Geek cosplayer James Letheby puts on his Superman suit, he’s as confident as the Man of Steel himself. Yet in his own clothes, the 25-year-old admits that he struggles with his self-esteem – especially when it comes to dating. Coming on to the TVNZ 2 show, James was ready to push himself out of his comfort zone in the hope that he might build the confidence to start dating and have his first-ever kiss. But the last thing he expected was to find love with a real beauty. After being paired with 23-year-old journalist Jess Heatley, sparks flew – and although it took them a little while to seal their union with a smooch, once they did, James was over the moon. “I definitely felt more…

Hamilton lawyer Kaleb Whyte is a 28-year-old crown prosecutor, while South African-born Kei Ellis-Rose is a 16-year-old who’s just left high school. They’re worlds apart – and yet once a week, they meet up to go bowling, head out on a hike or grab a bite to eat. For the past 18 months, Kaleb’s been a mentor to Kei through an organisation called Big Buddy. For boys between the ages of seven and 14 who don’t have a constant father figure in their lives, the programme provides a support system, connecting them with an older male role model. Kei tells Woman’s Day that Kaleb is a crossover between a friend and a mentor. “I know he can always be there to talk about anything and it will be confidential. There’s…

Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Your birthday season has arrived, and it shouldn’t disappoint! Venus is drawing kindred spirits towards you, while for singles, your newfound confidence might act like a beacon. If someone has been testing your patience, staying active should work off that pent-up steam. STAR TIP If you’ve got a hankering to join a gym or learn yoga, just do it! CHRISTINA APPLEGATE Following a recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis, the star is focusing on her quality of life. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Summer could bring a goal within reach, so spend the next few weeks researching options, then dive on in. Whether it’s taking on the world or toning up your body, these proactive stars shouldn’t be wasted. If you feel unusually…

1 BIRDHOUSE DECOS Draw a 3x4cm square roughly in the middle of the paper roll. Rule a line from top to bottom down the centre of the square and carefully cut down the line and across the top and the bottom of the square with a craft knife. Lightly score down the left and right sides of the square and fold out the flaps to make the doors of the birdhouse. To make the roof, tie a piece of twine to the bottom of a pencil. Pin the twine to the edge of a piece of card with your finger, 10cm along the twine away from the pencil and draw a semi-circle on the card. Cut out the semi-circle with scissors. Tape a 10cm strip of double -sided tape along…

Reduce & reuse Kiwi company Dust & Glow made waves earlier this year when it launched its powder-based beauty products and now the range has grown with the release of a waterless conditioner. Formulated with spirulina, soy protein and a pre and probiotic complex, it transforms from powder to cream when mixed with water. Dust & Glow Powder Based Conditioner, $44.99. Eco makeover Some of Garnier’s cult products are now that little bit more eco-friendly, with the beauty giant switching to new packaging methods to up its green credentials. Its BB creams now come in an integrated cardboard tube, saving 49% of plastic compared to before. They’re also boxed in 100% recyclable cardboard, with the cap now lighter to regulate the flow of product so you don’t waste as much!…

CHERRY PISTACHIO ICE-CREAM SANDWICHES MAKES 10 PREP 15 MINS + FREEZING • 1 litre vanilla ice-cream, softened • 100g white chocolate, grated • 1 cup cherries, pitted, finely chopped, plus extra to serve •1/3 cup pistachios, roughly chopped • 1 tsp finely grated orange zest • 20 choc-ripple biscuits • icing sugar, to dust 1 Spoon ice-cream into a large bowl. Stir in white chocolate. Fold through cherries, pistachios and orange zest. Return to container. Freeze overnight or until firm. 2 Place an oven tray lined with baking paper in freezer to chill. Dollop scoops of ice-cream onto one side of biscuit and sandwich with a second biscuit, gently pressing together. Place on tray. Repeat with rest of ingredients. Freeze 10 mins to firm. 3 Serve dusted with icing sugar…

Adele One Night Only MONDAY, 7.30PM, TVNZ 2 To celebrate the release of the most-anticipated album of the year, the British songbird performs some tunes from new record 30, as well as getting her own Harry-and-Meghan moment by sitting down with Oprah Winfrey to talk about life after divorce and raising her son Angelo. The Block Australia MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, 7.30PM, & SUNDAY, 7PM, THREE Missing The Block NZ already? Never fear, the Aussie counterpart of the cult reno show has arrived on screens to fill the void. This year, it’s “Fans vs Faves”, with two experienced teams back on the tools, battling three pairs of keen Block viewers for the top prize. The Pinkies Are Back WEDNESDAY, 8.30PM, RIALTO This feel-good local doco follows the Pink Dragons, a dragon-boat team made…

MOVIE VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE You can’t deny that the first film in this superhero franchise wasn’t great, but there’s something about Tom Hardy’s performance as a man with an alien organism living inside him that is highly watchable and very fun. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY ALBUM TIME FLIES by Ladyhawke Just in time for the warmer weather, beloved Kiwi musician Pip Brown returns with her first album in five years. With her signature funk-infused pop, it’s the perfect soundtrack for the summer. We love lead single Guilty Love, a collab with Broods. OUT NOW BOOK S**T TOWNS OF NEW ZEALAND: THE GREAT KIWI TIKI TOUR by Rick Furphy & Geoff Rissole The authors behind the popular Facebook page return with another hilarious tome that carves out five classic local…

Shortland Street and What Now star Shavaughn Ruakere is staging a sizzling small-screen comeback, scoring the hosting role on TVNZ’s hot new reality romance series. “I can’t wait!” she tells Woman’s Day. “Dating shows are my guilty pleasure. I love watching how quickly people can form real-life feelings for each other when they’re in a pressure-cooker situation.” Asked what personal experience she brings to the series, set to air on TVNZ OnDemand next year, Shavaughn, 43, laughs, “I’m a female in my forties – lots!” The stunning actress and presenter doesn’t mention ex Clarke Gayford, but some pretty big names do crop up when she’s quizzed about her worst dating disasters. “I interviewed Keanu Reeves once and took the opportunity to pretend I was on a date with him,” confesses…

Kiwi rugby pro Grayson Hart has opened up about his struggles with mental health and alcohol abuse, revealing he went into a downward spiral after the death of his father while he was playing for the Blues. “When Dad died, I felt the most alone,” the 33-year-old Aucklander tells Woman’s Day. “To cope, I started to drink. Alcohol was my escape from the down feelings, but this cycle had a horrible effect on my life. I would binge-drink beers, vodka and bourbon, get into trouble, fight most weekends and upset people I cared about. “I recall the feeling of how much of a loser I felt – a failure and a let-down. I’d wake up hungover, knowing I had got into another big punch-up on a night out and I’d…

Ever since February, when she became a mum for the first time, Princess Eugenie has been “walking on air”, according to friends. “She is absolutely loving all of it, from the midnight feeds to the 4am nappy changes,” says a source. “She doesn’t have household help like almost all the rest of the royals. Being a mum to her little boy has given her renewed purpose.” The friend says Eugenie, 31, is “obsessed” with August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, and “has barely spent a second apart from him since he was born”. “But she’s already ruing that her happy, active little one is growing too fast – he’s already crawling! – and she’s keen to hold on to those baby years as long as possible.” Now one of Eugenie’s closest friends…

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Eric Murray may have retired from rowing, but the former athlete says he still has his greatest challenge ahead of him – creating a thriving future for his 10-year-old son Zac, who has autism. Revealing that the active youngster was the real reason he gave up the sport in 2017, Eric tells Woman’s Day, “Zac was then five, about to go to school. His needs were growing. I needed to be alongside him in these important years. He’s more important than any race, win or medal.” While the Cambridge-based star, 39, could have powered on to this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, where his former rowing partner Hamish Bond won a gold medal in the men’s eights, Eric has no regrets about his decision to retire.…

The Block NZ’s Tim Cotton had a lot to celebrate on his birthday this year. The Aucklander turned 27 the day after the Three show’s final auction, where he and teammate Arthur “Arty” Gillies won this season’s grand prize of $100,000, as well as a whopping $660,000 from the sale of the home they renovated together. With all four teams each taking away more than $400k in winnings, victory was even sweeter for the boys of Team Blue. Grinning, Tim tells Woman’s Day, “Getting to share the win with all the other teams – you can’t get a better birthday present than that. We’re rapt!” Nodding, Arty, 27, adds, “During the auction, we were shellshocked. Both of us were welling up. Watching the price going up in hundreds of thousands,…

Having been embraced by his peers and family after becoming the first student at his school to come out as gay at age 15, Tom Anderson knows he’s had a smooth journey compared to others in the LGBTQ community. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t face frequent hurdles – whether it’s having to shut down homophobic jokes, dating a man who hasn’t come out to his family or working in an industry dominated by straight males. The 39-year-old builder is now competing on The Great Kiwi Bake Off in an effort to show anyone can pursue a trades career regardless of sexual identity. “That ‘bro culture’ does creep in,” he tells Woman’s Day during his lunch break on an Auckland construction site. “Building’s perceived as laddish. It’s a hetero environment.…

From the moment Kiran Rao and Bryanna Reynolds met on Beauty And The Geek, the spark between them was undeniable. But when the law graduate emerged from his surprise makeover, his beauty Bryanna felt things heat up even further. The entertainment reporter, 29, tells Woman’s Day, “I literally was like, ‘Is that Kiran?’ He was really hot, like… He was so fine!” With a fresh haircut and an outfit that didn’t include his go-to hoodie, the Melbourne geek, 30, is loving his new look. “I don’t know how they did it, but somehow they managed to reduce the signs of ageing on my face,” Kiran says happily. “The most rewarding part was seeing the reactions on everyone’s faces – particularly Bryanna’s.” As Bryanna watched a new Kiran emerge, she could…

Since Big Buddy launched in 1997, the charity has matched more than 1000 “Little Buddies” with “Big Buddies”. It currently operates in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Wellington, with hopes to expand nationwide. Big Buddies are in hot demand and it can take a long time for youth to be matched with a mentor. For every match that’s made, another three remain on the waiting list. For more info on becoming or finding a Big Buddy, or to donate, visit bigbuddy.org.nz, email info@bigbuddy.org.nz or phone (09) 828 1358.…

Q I lost some money a few days ago. I think the person next to me found it but wasn’t interested when I told him. Please put my mind to rest – am I wrong? Also, will my son find a permanent job? Anxious MITCHELL SAYS Yes, your feeling is correct. I feel the person who took the money never stopped to consider they would be asked about it. I feel they felt too ashamed to own up and do the right thing, but perhaps on reflection they now wished they had. As upsetting as it was, let bygones be bygones. I can see your son finding a job he will be very suited to and happy with. January will be a promising month for him. Q My husband died…

They say you can’t choose your family – and that’s never more apparent than at Christmas, when you can be surrounded by differing opinions and tense conversations at get-togethers. If you’re filled with a sense of apprehension rather than excitement in the lead-up to the holiday period, you’re not alone. “Research shows that up to 47% of us feel that the festive season is a point of stress generally – the pressure to host, prepare meals, exchange gifts, travel etc can certainly be a lot for anyone to manage,” says psychologist Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne. “Add to that the challenging dynamics where family, who we don’t perhaps see on a regular basis, are clustered together to celebrate the holidays, and we can become entirely overwhelmed and perhaps even dread the holidays.”…

CHARGRILLED PESTO PRAWN BRUSCHETTA SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 5 MINS • 1 loaf ciabatta • ¼ cup olive oil • 24 (750g) green tiger prawns, peeled •1/3 cup sundried tomato pesto • 1 lemon, finely grated zest and juice • 1 large avocado, mashed • ¼ cup creme fraiche • basil leaves, to serve 1 Cut bread on an angle into 12 x 1cm-thick slices. Brush bread slices with half the oil. Toss prawns in remaining oil, 2 tbsp tomato pesto, lemon zest and 1 tbsp juice. 2 Heat an oiled barbecue grill on medium high. Chargrill prawns 3-4 mins, turning, until changed colour and just cooked through. Toast bread about 1 min, each side, until golden and crisp. 3 In medium bowl, mash avocado with remaining lemon…

Raspberry meringues grazing board A refreshing and sweet spread best shared among family and friends For the raspberry coulis, place ¼ cup caster sugar and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add 125g raspberries and using a stick blender, purée until smooth. Refrigerate until required. Preheat oven to 100°C. Line 2 oven trays with baking paper. Place 4 egg whites (at room temperature) and ¼ tsp cream of tartar into the bowl of an electric mixer, beating until firm peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup caster sugar until it’s well incorporated and the mixture is thick and glossy. Fold in 1 tbsp cornflour. Using 1 tbsp raspberry coulis, gently fold this through the meringue mixture to create swirls (do not overmix). Spoon…

SCOOPY SPICE GERI HORNER Amid rumours of another Spice Girls reunion, Ginger took a risk by wearing all white as she picked up her new dog Daisy’s poop and held a coffee while out for a walk in London. Twinning SERENA WILLIAMS It was game, set and matchy-match for the tennis great and her mini-me Olympia at the LA premiere of the film King Richard. Sweet smiles AUTUMN & MATILDA GREEN It might be the Bachelor babe who hosted Heartbreak Island, but judging by that cheeky grin, we reckon it’ll be her gorgeous five-month-old daughter who’ll be breaking hearts before we know it! ROCK STARS! 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN CAST Kristen Johnston, John Lithgow, French Stewart and Joseph Gordon-Levitt reunited to celebrate 25 years since the show started. We…

She may be busy directing and starring in upcoming movie Rare Objects, but it seems Katie Holmes is still making time to squeeze in some romance and fun after she was seen getting flirty on the set of her new film in New York. Flashing a cheeky grin and laughing, the 42-year-old star looked smitten with her handsome co-star, David Alexander Flinn. After splitting from chef Emilio Vitolo Jr in May, sources said dating “is not a huge priority” for the star, who “has a full plate with work and [15-year-old daughter] Suri”. But it seems the former Dawson’s Creek star may have decided to mix business with pleasure and search for new love on the job. “Looks like she has a crush on her co-star,” commented one fan online…

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have always wanted a large brood – and it looks as though they might be expecting a sixth family member next year. “I knew I wanted to have a lot of kids because I came from a big family, so it was always important to me,” said the star after announcing she was expecting the pair’s first child, James, in 2014. The 34-year-old stepped out in New York with Ryan, 45, on November 11 with what appeared to be a growing bump. “She looks pregnant again,” commented one fan online of the telltale pics. “I bet they’re trying for a boy,” commented another of the pair, who already share daughters James, six, Inez, five, and Betty, two.…

Prince William hasn’t seen Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, for almost two years, but her latest clanger in London’s Court of Appeal sets up a potential blockbuster scene between the future king and his controversial sister-in-law. The duchess, 40, was recently forced to apologise to an appeals court for “forgetting” that she and husband Prince Harry, 37, secretly collaborated with the authors of their “unoffi cial” biography, Finding Freedom. This comes after William’s right-hand man Jason Knauf, the Sussexes’ former communications director, issued a stunning witness statement amid Meghan’s privacy case against the Mail On Sunday newspaper. He provided emails and texts showing Meghan had supplied him with pages of information about her personal life for the book, along with notes from Harry, who offered to speak to the authors personally…

When her dad becomes king, Princess Charlotte will become known as the Princess Royal – a title currently held by the Queen’s only daughter, Princess Anne. UK paper the Daily Express last week revealed that while it’s not an automatic right, it’s “expected” that Prince William will bestow it on his six-year-old daughter. “It’s a title that remains for life,” says royal expert Duncan Larcombe. “Princess Charlotte will have to wait at least until the death of the current princess royal.” Anne, 71, was about to turn 37 when her mother gave her the title. An insider says, “William and Catherine fought hard to change the rules to ensure if their firstborn was a daughter, that she could be queen even if she was followed by younger brothers. And now,…

As Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affl eck shared a passionate farewell kiss on the tarmac, onlookers could be forgiven for wondering if the loved-up pair were filming a scene from a rom-com. All that was missing from the picture-perfect moment was Ben falling to his knees and presenting his girlfriend with a sparkling engagement ring. And apparently Jennifer had the same thoughts, Woman’s Day learns. “Jennifer left him with a sly joke about her ‘barren’ ring finger,” an insider reveals. “She likes the commitment of marriage and doesn’t see any reason to wait.” But thanks to the success of their respective careers – Ben, 49, has been on set filming crime thriller Hypnotic in Texas and LA, while Jennifer, 52, films Netflix action flick The Mother in Vancouver – the…

He’s a fan favourite on Beauty And The Geek, but boardgame enthusiast George Goldfeder is already used to the spotlight – he’s actually a professional actor! The 27-year-old Melbourne martial artist, who lists Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan as his idols, is credited as an actor in the films Consequence and Painkiller, and he coordinated stunts on another movie called Bloody Tradies. Also, pictures online show George usually looks more well-groomed than his scruffy appearance on the show. We reckon he’s more chic than geek!…

Holly hits back AMANDA SAYS Holly tells me she is rather a nervous kitty. Another cat who lives with her, Bronte, comes through and is a real bully. I manage to stop Bronte, who tells me she is the leader of the pack! There are five other cats there and they all want Bronte gone as she is so disruptive. Holly shows me she was taken to the shelter when she was pregnant. She loved the other two people in the house but hated the man who dumped her at the shelter. Holly tells me her mum works there and that is how they ended up together. Holly tells Clare how much she loves her and she’s so happy her four babies found wonderful homes. She also shows me there…

RETINOL Research has shown time and again that a regular dose of vitamin A helps skin look younger as it boosts collagen production and prevents it from breaking down further. As our skin matures, retinol – which is a derivative of vitamin A – is a no-brainer addition to your night-time routine. Try Boost Lab Retinol Night Renewal Serum, $34.95, or L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum, $51.95. Prevention is key Any dermatologist will tell you there is no point investing in expensive treatments if you’re not protecting skin from the sun! We love Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Lotion, $24.99. HYALURONIC ACID Skin is only as firm as it is hydrated, which is why keeping your hyaluronic acid topped up is the secret weapon…

FILLABLE BAUBLES WHAT YOU NEED • clear fillable baubles• spray adhesive• glitter• bauble fillers and scatters INSTRUCTIONS  1 Set up supplies in a well-ventilated area on a protected surface. A recycled cardboard box makes a great working surface for this project as it catches loose glitter and any overspray from the glue. 2 Open a clamshell bauble and lightly spray the inside with the spray adhesive to cover the entire inner surface. Don’t allow lots of glue to pool on the inside. 3 Sprinkle glitter over the glued surfaces – use one colour or mix it up for a different look. Gently turn and shake the bauble halves to distribute glitter over the whole surface. TIP To fix any bare patches, use a little extra spray of glue and a…

MY MOST USED APP I have fallen into the TikTok void. Don’t send help, though – I love it here. MY GO-TO HOLIDAY SPOT I’m always keen for Queenstown and Wanaka. You can’t go wrong with lakes and mountains! MY TOP PODCAST I definitely can get into My Favorite Murder – a little true crime and comedy combo. What could go wrong? MY MUSIC OBSESSION  I have been smashing Adele’s new single, but Sasha Sloan has to take the cake for my current obsession. MY BEST BINGE WATCH  I always go back to Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Whenever I’m at a loss with what to watch, I whack that on. I’ve watched it in its entirety at least four times. MY TV MUST-SEE  I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Squid Game – terrifying, gripping,…