Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 51, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

I couldn’t be more thrilled to have the radiant Hayley Holt on our cover as we count down the days until Christmas. Despite her recent personal tragedies, the treasured TVNZ sports reporter is a beacon of positivity, telling Woman’s Day she’s happier than ever after finding so much to be grateful for in life. While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the upcoming festive season – a stress compounded by the uncertainty COVID has brought – her gorgeous story on page 14 is a reminder to count our blessings as we approach the end of another unprecedented year. For me, it’ll be my first Christmas in ages with the whole whanau here in Aotearoa – and our first with my gorgeous nephew Coby, who turned one last week and could…

Six weeks after the tragic on-set accident that killed Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, actor Alec Baldwin has claimed he “didn’t pull the trigger” of the gun that killed her. “Well, the trigger wasn’t pulled,” Alec, 63, insists. “I didn’t pull the trigger.” Asked to clarify if he ever pulled it, he replied, “No, no, no. I would never point a gun at anyone and pull a trigger at them. Never.” While an explanation of how Halyna was killed has yet to be given, it’s reported that Alec was holding the gun that discharged  the fatal bullet. When asked how he thought a live bullet got into the gun – supposed to be loaded with blanks or dummy rounds – the actor says he has “no idea”. Visibly emotional in a…

Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper further fuelled speculation they’re giving their romance another go, after they were spotted looking every inch the happy family with daughter Lea De Seine, four, on a day out in New York last week. The sighting comes just a month after the pair – who split in 2019 – were spotted walking arm-in-arm. An insider confirms the Silver Linings Playbook star, 46, and model, 35, have been “spending a lot of time together” and are “incredibly close”, even spending the US holiday of Thanksgiving together on November 25. And fans are hoping the former couple will officially give things another shot. “I’m rooting for them,” commented one online.…

She’s been laying low since the birth of her daughter, but the holiday season proved too much of a temptation for Princess Beatrice last week. Beatrice, 33, and her husband Edo, 38, were spotted at Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park, where they blended in like any other young family. A rugged-up Beatrice was spotted pushing a stroller, with little Sienna, born in September, snug as a bug inside. The couple were also accompanied by Edo’s son Wolfie, five, from his previous relationship with architect Dara Huang. “Bea looked like any other new mother getting into the Christmas spirit,” says an onlooker.…

Brad Pitt has been warned he may face Christmas alone as his long-running custody battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie continues without any end in sight. In a devastating blow, insiders say 57-year-old Brad’s hopes of taking his children to Missouri to spend the festive season with his family is completely off the negotiating table and, even worse, any plans to see the older kids, including Shiloh, 15, are now under serious threat. “Shiloh is becoming more vocal about what she does and doesn’t want,” says a family insider. “And she wants to spend Christmas with her mum and big brothers in LA, especially Maddox, who she’s missed hugely since he started college. “It’s absolutely devastating news for Brad, and even though Shiloh is still a minor and will have to…

The pressure of The Block Australia finally hit seemingly tough contestant Ronnie Caceres this week, with the reality star spotted on the verge of tears on set. “The thing that really got to me was the fact that I could have killed someone,” Ronnie tells Woman’s Day of the reno slip-up, which saw three and a half tonnes of gyprock fall off a wall onto the site. “If I had hurt someone, I never would have been able to forgive myself. It was tough. But that’s a day on The Block for you – you don’t know what to expect when you wake up!” Ronnie was diagnosed with ADHD in 2018 and says he didn’t take his Ritalin pills, which contributed to the incident. “I was having trouble getting my…

Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Need to let off steam? If family matters have been creating friction, leave the frustration behind and get together with friends instead. With Mars about to burst into your sign, new trainers or sporting equipment (a punching bag perhaps?) might be money well spent. STAR TIP To aid relaxation, fill your home with beautiful smells and music. DAME JUDI DENCH The legendary actress recently shed tears learning about her family history on Who Do You Think You Are?. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Scheduling in some relaxation may seem indulgent, but you need it. Clear your head with a few extra walks, treat yourself to a massage or debrief with friends over a long lunch. If someone’s situation has been playing on your…

PASSIONFRUIT MERINGUE CHEESECAKE SERVES 8-10 PREP 40 MINS + CHILLING COOK 50 MINS • 375g shortbread biscuits • ½ cup desiccated coconut • 150g unsalted butter, melted FILLING • 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature • 300g sour cream • ¾ cup caster sugar • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 4 egg yolks • 1 whole egg • ½ cup passionfruit pulp, plus extra to serve MERINGUE • 4 egg whites, at room temperature • 1 cup caster sugar • 1 tsp white vinegar 1 Heat oven to 150°C. Grease and line base and side of a 24cm round springform pan with baking paper. Place on an oven tray. 2 In a food processor, process biscuits and coconut until finely crushed. Add butter. Pulse until combined.…

To make red wine syrup, simmer 2 cups red wine with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 whole clove and 3 cardamom pods for 15-20 mins or until syrupy. Strain before use – keep remainder refrigerated for up to 1 week. Add 45ml gin, 20ml lemon juice, 2-3 strawberries and 2 cups crushed ice to a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into glass, then garnish with mint sprigs and mixed berries. Serve and enjoy!…

A Boy Called Christmas (2021) IN CINEMAS NOW Looking for a wintry adventure film that will please the whole family? This British festive fantasy tells the story of an ordinary young boy called Nikolas (played by Henry Lawfull, above) as he sets out on an extraordinary journey into the snowy north in search of his father, who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Joined in his adventure by a headstrong and loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny. This magical, comic and endearing story proves nothing is impossible. Klaus (2019) NOW ON NETFLIX This original family flick from Spain is the perfect movie to get you in the festive mood. After proving himself to be the worst student at the academy, a…

In the new issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly, celebrity chef Nadia Lim opens up about the sorrow of learning her 13-week pregnancy had ended in a miscarriage back in May. “It was very sad, but I’m quite pragmatic about it and the strongest feeling was that I was very, very lucky to have two beautiful, healthy children,” the 35-year-old tells the magazine, adding that she found out the same day her hen Tui had lost her chick. “It felt like we were both mourning together… It had happened to her too.” Sharing her story to help others going through something similar, Nadia – who’s mum to sons Bodhi, five, and River, three – admits she’d love a little girl in the future. “But whatever cards I’m dealt, I’ll be…

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer’s red-hot romance didn’t end well in 2009, with John later hinting that he dumped the former Friends star because of their age difference. But sources say the 44-year-old singer and Jen, 52, have been reconnecting – and even enjoying dinners together at some of their old dating haunts! “John’s leading an ultra-healthy lifestyle right now and he’s crediting the tips Jen’s been giving him for being a big part of that,” says a source, who reveals he “really wants to revisit that hot chemistry they had”!…

“The thing about going through the hard stuff is that it makes you stop and take stock of your life – it gives you greater clarity to see what’s really important,” says Hayley Holt as she joins Woman’s Day for a celebratory Christmas catch-up. It’s been a long year for the beloved broadcaster. Not only did she endure several months of separation from her close-knit family thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown, but also a heartbreaking miscarriage, which followed the loss of her baby son Frankie Tai a year earlier. But as she reflects on the roller coaster of 2021, Hayley tells us that regardless of the challenges, she’s found a deeper level of contentment. “It dawned on me recently that despite all this, I’m actually happier than I’ve ever been.…

Mike Tindall has revealed he’s planning to pop the question to his wife Zara – again! After 10 years of marriage, the English rugby legend recently confirmed he’d like to renew his vows with the Queen’s eldest granddaughter. “I think I would,” he responded when asked on UK TV show Loose Men if he’d walk down the aisle with his wife once more to honour the past decade of their rollercoaster relationship. “Once you’ve gone through a marriage or long-term relationship, it can’t always just be roses and rainbows when you have children.” Zara and Mike, who married in Scotland in 2011, have since welcomed three kids, including Mia, seven, Lena, three, and Lucas, who was born in March. The Tindalls have spoken openly about suffering two miscarriages.…

Out of all his children, it’s Knox who’s giving Brad sleepless nights. A family friend says, “Knox is becoming more reclusive and it’s darker than just teenage sulks. Brad’s genuinely worried his son is getting lost surrounded by all the female drama now his older brothers are out discovering girls. He’s chronically overshadowed by his sisters, even his twin Viv, who was born to be an actress like her mum, so she’s always stealing the attention away. Knox is the kid who gets the last piece of cake, if there’s any left, and Brad’s worried his son is suffering without a male role model in his life.”…

‘When I turned 25, I had that classic quarter-life crisis’ Actress and dancer Olivia Tennet is known for her quirky roles on TV, however, in real life, the former Shortland Street star insists she’s anything but. “I tend to play quite spontaneous characters, but I’m not that way at all,” laughs the actress, 30, who found fame as Tuesday Warner on the soap and now voices feisty yellow dinosaur Kiri in the animated children’s series Kiri And Lou. “I like to have things planned out to a tee.” But planning has taken a back seat for the organised Aucklander since she became a mum to her baby boy Alwyn. “I just have to go with what’s happening in the day – it keeps me really present, especially during lockdown,” smiles…

When Clare Wilson was suddenly made redundant after dedicating two decades of her life to working at the Otago Museum, she didn’t accept defeat or wallow in misery. Instead, the former acting chief executive sold her Dunedin home, gave away most of her possessions and booked a trip across the other side of the world. Then, at 49 years old, she invented a “million-dollar business idea”. “I was heartbroken when I lost my job nine years ago,” admits Clare, 51. “I gave myself permission to not do anything I didn’t want or to worry about money, so I spent four years overseas, mostly in Asia. I read books, bought cheap flights to wherever I wanted to go next, found places to eat, and indulged my soul and regenerated.” The Invercargill-born…

Q My second-youngest son was killed in a car accident 28 years ago. Last Christmas, within two weeks of each other, I lost two more of my beautiful children to cancer. I am broken. How will I go on without my children? I have one more son who lives overseas. Will he come back home to live? DP MITCHELL SAYS My heart and healing go out to you. I truly believe when a child passes, an angel is born. I can see your beautiful son and other two children. They are all together on the other side and come through with so much love for you. I’m told they often draw close to you, sending birds and feathers as a special sign from above. I feel your son will move…

There’s nothing better than toasting the end of the year with leisurely lunches and indulgent dinners with friends and family. However, there is a way to do this without compromising your health goals. Personal trainer Michelle Bridges shares her advice for enjoying the festive season without going over the top. WHY HEALTHY HABITS TEND TO SLIP Lack of planning is the biggest factor! This year, try having a plan of action with your exercises, meals and snacks. Do your workout first thing in the morning so it’s done and you can enjoy the rest of the day. Not only will this help keep you motivated, it will make restarting work and your usual exercise regimen less daunting. Being prepared early on can safeguard your mind, body and soul down the…

YOU WILL NEED • Bedside table• Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer• Paint brush• Roller• Dowel 8mm• Handsaw• Caulking gun• Construction glue• Ruler• Fine grit sandpaper• Resene Quick Dry Waterborne Primer Undercoat• Resene Dusted Blue• Drill and drill bit the size of the handle screw (ours is 4mm) 1 Prep the bedside table by making sure it is clean and dry. Apply the Resene Smooth Surface Sealer with a brush or a roller to the exterior surfaces – leave the drawer face as it is – and allow to dry. 2 Measure the face of the drawer and cut the dowel accordingly – ours required 51 cut dowels for each drawer face. Using a handsaw and a sturdy surface (we used a standard horse), cut the dowels, keeping fingers safely out…

POTATO, CAULIFLOWER & ROSEMARY GRATIN SERVES 8 PREP 30 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS • 2kg washed potatoes, peeled • 1 head cauliflower • 1 leek, thinly sliced • 600ml thickened cream • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, plus 6 small stalks • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1 cup shredded pizza cheese • 1 cup panko crumbs • 100g middle bacon, thinly sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a 24 x 32cm deep baking dish. 2 Slice potatoes into very thin 2mm rounds. Cut cauliflower through stalks into 5mm flat slices. In a large jug combine cream, rosemary and garlic. Season well. 3. Arrange half the potato, cauliflower and leek evenly over base of dish. Pour over half the cream mixture. Sprinkle with…

What was your reaction when you got the call that you’d been cast? A lot of swear words, and jumping up and down! It didn’t hit me for a very long time. I think it only started to settle in when I was actually filming in Prague, which was weeks after I got the call. What was really interesting about my audition process was that I did it all from New Zealand. I’d filmed my audition at home with my agent and hadn’t met any of the other cast. It was all very surreal. What was the best part about working with Rosamund Pike? From the beginning, she set such a standard of performance on the show. I had a lot of scenes with her at the beginning of the…

MY ALL-TIME FAVE FILM Empire Records is a movie from the ’90s that I love so much, I started a podcast about it called Empire Records Minute with Chris Mac from Six60! MY GO-TO HOLIDAY SPOT Nelson is such a special, beautiful spot in the country. The people are rad, the food’s great and there’s art everywhere. MY BEST BINGE WATCH  If you love a show where you have no idea what’s going to happen next, Dark on Netflix is it. Watch it with subtitles, not the English overdubs. MY TOP BEAUTY TIP  Sleep and water – if you can get enough of both, they are magic makers. MY READING RECOMMENDATION  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a really clever, insightful tale that also tackles mental health. It sits…

MOVIE THE FRENCH DISPATCH Starring almost every famous actor under the sun – from Adrien Brody and Benicio Del Toro, to Tilda Swinton and Timothée Chalamet – Wes Anderson’s latest film brings to life a collection of stories from a group of journalists sending the last issue of their magazine to print. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY EVENT A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s final show of the year sadly didn’t make its way around the country due to COVID, but just in time for Christmas, here’s a performance you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. For more information and tickets, visit rnzb.org.nz. STREAMING UNTIL DECEMBER 12 BOOK A QUEEN FOR ALL SEASONS by Joanna Lumley In celebration of the Queen’s upcoming platinum jubilee, the Absolutely…

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have decided it’s time for their much-delayed and much-wanted new baby – and this time, they’re going to adopt! The still-smitten couple, who relished every moment of lockdown together with daughters Sunday, 13, and Faith, 10, are rebooting their plans to adopt their final and third child together, in what friends say will be a “deeply personal journey” for Nicole, 54. “This will be Nicole’s third time through the adoption process and for her, it’s the most magical, exciting experience,” a family friend tells Woman’s Day. “What’s even more amazing this time around is she’s crazy in love with her husband and they have two amazing girls who are just as excited as she is about having a little brother or sister.” Now promoting her…

Lily Allen took to the red carpet at the Fashion Awards in London last week wearing a backless jumpsuit and an expression that challenged onlookers to comment on her appearance. An insider explains how the British singer has had enough of “concerned” fans pointing out her weight loss. “She knew she’d cop it over this outfit, but she refuses to cover up for the sake of some internet trolls,” our source says. “Lily’s dealt with body shamers ever since she got sober and lost a lot of weight. It used to get to her, but now it doesn’t. She’s come a long way since her hard partying, boozing and smoking days. Now she works out daily and feels better than ever.” Last July, Lily called out a commenter expressing worry…

She’s got her career back and has just announced her engagement to investment banker boyfriend Bader Shammas, and now Lindsay Lohan is hoping for one more addition to her happy ever after: a baby! “Lindsay’s thrilled that Hollywood’s come knocking again. It’s all she’s wanted for years,” says a source. “But she’s being careful not to go overboard on the scheduling. She’s hoping to be able to clear her calendar at a moment’s  notice as she’s actively trying for a baby. “This really is the new Lindsay – all she wants is to be happy, successful, and now, a mum.” But there’s still a bit of the old Lilo lurking. She’s hoping to beat her old noughties party pals to the maternity ward! “She’s heard Paris Hilton and Britney Spears…

The Block NZ: Villa Wars star Jeremy Hill has been keeping busy on a very special renovation project in his 1930s New Plymouth bungalow – a nappy-changing bench in the laundry that he hopes will be ready by the time he and wife Cat welcome their first child, a son, later this month. “I’m really looking forward to being a dad,” the 36-year-old designer tells Woman’s Day, while kindy teacher Cat, 34, adds, “We’re just so grateful and excited that we get to be parents.” Indeed, the reality TV favourites – who won hearts and the People’s Choice Award on The Block in 2015 – have had a long and often-heartbreaking journey to starting their family. “I was born with a genetic condition called balanced translocation,” explains Cat of the…

Happy & settled AMANDA SAYS Penny loves her life, and wants Shari to know she is very settled and happy. With Shari’s family since she was a puppy, the three-year-old tells me she absolutely loves her dad and mum, and is inseparable from her little human sister. Penny shows me she’s a stocky British bulldog. She had some nose troubles and reveals that she had to have an operation on it so she could breathe properly. Penny is a very fussy eater and she lets me know her mum makes most of her food for her – lucky dog! She really wants Shari to know she is happy that Shari is happy now. She likes the new man who visits their home and knows that he loves her too. A…

Whether you’re looking to build colour slowly, achieve a quick natural-looking bronzed glow or just want a little bit of shimmer, there’s a self-tan formula for you that’s easy to use and won’t smell or streak. Before you choose your confidence in a bottle, follow our guide on new formulas, preparation tips and ways to apply to help you feel good this summer – safely. PREP WORK A little effort before you slather on a self-tanner, whether it’s gradual or not, goes a long way! For an all-over tan, you’ll want to start the day before. First, apply a body scrub to exfoliate the skin during your nightly shower. If you apply faux glow weekly, have a tan eraser in your arsenal to dissolve stubborn old tan. Second, shave or…

Sunny prawn bao buns Entertaining this Christmas? Add this fresh and tasty dish to your festive spread MAKES 8 To make pickled cucumber, combine 1 fresh long red chilli (seeded, chopped finely), ½ cup white vinegar, 2 tsp caster sugar and 1 tsp sea salt flakes in a medium glass bowl. Stir in 250g thinly sliced baby cucumber. Cover, stand 15 mins. Drain. Combine ¼ cup Japanese mayonnaise, 1 tbsp sriracha and 1 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl. Season. Put 24 large uncooked prawns (about 1.6kg, peeled, deveined, tails left intact) in a large bowl. Add half the mayonnaise mixture, then toss well to coat. Reserve rest of mayonnaise mixture. Heat a large, oiled grill plate (grill or barbecue) over medium-high heat. Cook prawns in batches, 1 min…

HOLIDAY HACK: SIMPLE STOCKINGS This hack is such an easy way to give everyone a cute stocking that makes them feel special without ruining the colour scheme that you’ve worked hard to create. These ones look perfectly at home by this fireplace, and they only cost a few dollars each! YOU NEED • plain Christmas stockings from a craft store or discount department store • festive-looking letters and decorations such as stars • greenery from the garden – one sprig per stocking • string HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT STEP 1 Tie a letter and/or decoration plus a sprig of greenery to each stocking with the string. STEP 2 Hang the stockings from the mantelpiece. STEP 3 Job done! Now that you’ve hung those stockings with care, it’s time to…

A Winter is coming! CHELSEA WINTER The former MasterChef star revealed she has a bun in the oven, writing, “Next year is going to be a beautiful, bountiful one for this household.” King of the kids! PRINCE WILLIAM The Duke of Cambridge took some time out from his own kids to feed some four-legged ones on a farm visit in Leeds. CRUISING AT 2000 FEET! TOM CRUISE Known for doing all his own movie stunts, the Hollywood heavyweight was spotted clinging to the wing of a biplane as it performed a terrifying nosedive 600m above Cambridge. The jaw-dropping stunt is for the upcoming Mission: Impossible 8. Best buddies BRIDIE CARTER The 800 Words actress shared a sweet snap with her “big, furry brown and white daughter Buddy”. The cuddly cow…