Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 5, 2022 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

It’s a very emotional issue of Woman’s Day this week and it doesn’t get more heartbreaking than our story with Kapiti Coast woman Emma Blundell, who sadly passed away just two days after our interview. When she posed for the pictures on page 36, the newlywed mum – whose breast cancer had spread throughout her body – knew she had only days to live, but she was determined to talk to our award-winning journalist Cloe to help her beloved nephew Harper, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Have your tissues ready and if you have some spare funds floating around, please donate to “Harper’s Dream Pool” on Givealittle. Elsewhere, we chat to Shortland Street favourites Becky McEwan and Jayden Daniels about their dramatic exits from the iconic soap (page 18), My…

Robert Irwin turned 18 last month but the new adult might still need some tips on dating! Last week, the Irwin heir decided to make a move on his long-time crush, British actress Millie Bobby Brown, 17, and things didn’t quite work out as planned. The teens have been following each other on Instagram for a while now, but Robert put the Stranger Things star on the spot by commenting on one of her posts of a scuba diver waving bye to a turtle. In a nod to hit movie Elf, Millie’s caption read, “Bye buddy, I hope you find your dad.” Fledgling photographer Robert, who lost his famous dad Steve at the age of two, liked the post, adding, “So cool! Quality movie quote too!” with a smiling emoji.…

The Duchess of Sussex’s favourite journalist aimed a rebuke at the palace last week over supposed double standards stripping Prince Andrew’s titles compared to Prince Harry’s. This led some to suspect Meghan herself had “planted” the story. “Harry simply wanted to remove his family from an unhealthy environment,” Omid Scobie, author of Sussex-sympathetic biography Finding Freedom, said on British television. “[But he was] publicly dragged over the coals and stripped of his every achievement and royal privilege before setting one foot out of the country,” he said, adding that it was a “staggering 26 months before Andrew was dealt with” following his trainwreck BBC interview in which he clumsily attempted to deny the accusations against him. A source says, “Meghan reviles what she believes are double standards, and she’d have…

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 14 years since Matilda Ledger, a sweet two-year-old clutching a bunny for comfort, touched down in Perth ahead of her father’s funeral. Since then, it’s believed that she hasn’t returned to Heath’s home town, where her grandparents, Kim Ledger and Sally Bell, and Auntie Kate Ledger live. But sources close to the tight-knit family say Matilda, who’ll turn 17 next October, is determined to return to her roots – much to the delight of her Aussie clan. FAMILY TIES According to Kim, he and his ex-wife would make the gruelling trip to Brooklyn – where Matilda lives with her mum Michelle Williams, her director stepdad Thomas Kail, and a one-year-old half-sibling – to see their “Little New Yorker” at least once a year.…

When My Kitchen Rules NZ fan favourites Jay Wanakore and Sarah Wanakore-Chase welcomed their fifth child, gorgeous little girl Avaani, five months ago, they say their wha-nau finally felt complete. But while it may seem like a fairytale happy ending for the Kiwi reality stars, the couple reveal it hasn’t been all smooth sailing since they made their TV debut in 2015. “After MKR, things became really toxic between us,” Jay, 31, admits to Woman’s Day. “We got so bad that we were done. Sarah wanted to separate and tried to kick me out a few times.” The Auckland pair spent years successfully building their brand after the show aired, with their very own cookbook, further TV appearances and a strong social media game, but it was far from fun,…

There’s no doubting Emmett Pugh is a challenge beast – and he always knew he would be. The Perth health coach says his strategy going into Australian Survivor was to “lay low” until the merge, then win every individual immunity. As viewers have seen, the “lay low” part didn’t go to plan. “It  all went out the window,” admits the 31-year-old. “I couldn’t help but switch on the Superman mode and get s**t done.” Emmett’s performances in the show’s challenges have been impressive. “It’s the plant-based Superman mindset,” he explains. “It’s creating that alter ego that is able to take himself to another level of performance the others can’t keep up with. Maybe that cocky confidence came across the wrong way, but I’m actually the real deal.” As for those…

Filled with the type of mocking banter only four “almost 13” mischievous boys can muster, the Andrew household simmers with a hint of starting high school nerves. “I can’t believe how fast time has flown!” smiles mum Alise, 49. “I don’t feel I’m as prepared for the boys starting high school as I was when they started primary school. And because they’re going to two different high schools, it’s a whole new dynamic.” Woman’s Day readers first met quads Mitchell, Bailey, Ethan and Nate in 2013, when they were starting school at Wakehurst Public School in Sydney. ALMOST TEENAGERS! Fast-forward seven years and Mitchell, who is fraternal, will start high school with his identical brothers Bailey, Ethan and Nate, but this time, they’ll be going their separate ways. “All the…

Flanked by corgis, dressed in a blue overcoat, hat, gloves and the Queen’s signature pearls, one-year-old Jalayne Sutherland looked like a mini member of the royal family as she smiled for the camera. Her mother Katelyn dressed her daughter, now two, as the British monarch for Halloween last year after being inspired by their beloved corgi pups Rascal and Jack. “Jalayne absolutely loves her pups, so we knew we wanted to find a way to include them into her costume – and when you think of corgis, you think of the Queen,” says Katelyn with a smile. “We couldn’t think of any better way to portray the friendship between Jalayne and her dogs.” Taking to social media, Katelyn – who hails from the US state of Ohio – shared the…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 This week, decisions will be made by your heart, not your head, so slow down. If something big is on the boil, bounce your ideas off a friend or family member. Their perspective could prove invaluable and you might save time or money. STAR TIP Moneywise, it could be a case of “easy come, easy go”. ROSAMUND PIKE The actress was guided by her heart when taking on her new role in The Wheel Of Time. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Your social butterfly is ready to burst free! Local groups or schools should expand your network through late summer and a romance might spice things up even more. Your stars should hit full party mode by Friday, so why not prepare with…

Are you all about the idea of a new year, a new you? That may include a new signature scent, which others will remember you by as you pass through the coming months. If you want to find a new “ultimate accessory” for 2022, we’ve got you covered. From a timeless classic to more modern perfumers, we’re sure you’ll find that tantalising new fragrance you’ve been looking for. Remember a scent usually needs an hour or two to settle in order to smell the way it’s intended to, based on your body chemistry, so try to spritz and walk away before making a selection. Coming up roses For 2022, iconic fragrance house Diptyque celebrates roses with Los Angeles-based Maurice Harris, the most exuberant and fabulous of florists. With a different…

CHICKEN UDON STIR-FRY SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 440g pkt udon noodles • 2 tbsp peanut oil • 1 tsp sesame oil • 2 x 250g chicken breasts, thinly sliced • ½ bunch coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves reserved • 2 tsp grated ginger • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced • 1 bunch pak choy, stems and leaves separated • 229g can sliced water chestnuts, drained • 2 green onions, finely sliced • 100g snow peas, trimmed • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce • 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over. Soak 2 mins, then gently loosen with fork to separate. 2 In wok or frying pan, heat oils on high. Stir-fry chicken in 2 batches, 2-3…

MOVIE LICORICE PIZZA Alana Haim, from the band Haim, shows off her acting chops in this charming coming-of-age flick, where a 25-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy navigate an unusual cast of Hollywood characters while chasing their acting dreams. Also stars Bradley Cooper. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK RANDOM MAPS by Simon Kuestenmacher Ever wondered which passport has the most power, how to tip in different countries or what the world looks like from a dolphin’s point of view? This book has the answers, all illustrated in more than 100 quirky and vibrant maps – with Aotearoa often taking a starring role. OUT NOW ($32.99, Allen & Unwin) PODCAST WHAT HAPPENED TO? The popular podcast returns for a second season to dig into what happened with some of the biggest news…

Riri & ribbons Rihanna models the racy lingerie that helped make her the world’s richest female singer last year – without releasing a single song! Mel & Sam’s little Newsbubs Melissa Chan-Green and her boy Busby joined Newshub co-star Samantha Hayes and her kids, Marlow and Amaya, for a poolside playdate. Make it (to) work Heidi Klum and co-star Tim Gunn shared an air kiss on the streets of LA as they filmed season three of Amazon’s fashion reality series Making The Cut. New bling alert! After revealing they’re engaged, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly showed off their rings at a Dolce & Gabbana menswear show in Milan. Ready to wed “The easiest yes of my life,” posted TVNZ’s Kimberlee Downs after accepting a proposal from Three’s Ollie Ritchie.…

After tying the knot on January 2, Ricki Lake and new husband Ross Burningham are already moving on to their next big plans – starting a family together! Sources say the newlyweds want to start the process “sooner rather than later” and are tossing up between using a surrogate or starting the adoption process. While the 53-year-old former talk show host is already mum to Milo, 24, and Owen, 20, with her ex, and her lawyer husband, 54, already has four children from a previous relationship, sources say Ricki has caught baby fever again now that her boys are all grown up. “Ricki always dreamed of having a big family,” says the insider. “She feels that having a baby with Ross would make her life complete.”…

Friends say Kim Kardashian is desperately trying to ignore the growing drama between her and ex Kanye West when it comes to co-parenting their four kids – daughters North, eight, and Chicago, four, and sons Saint, six, and Psalm, two. Things came to a head on January 15 when Kanye, 44, publicly accused Kim of refusing to tell him where Chicago’s birthday party was being held. “Kim’s a nervous wreck,” a source tells Woman’s Day of the 41-year-old reality star. “Kanye’s public stunt over Chicago’s party is just the start of her worries because he’s so unpredictable. She’s terrified he’s going to go for full custody and she’s been warned by her lawyers that any judge won’t look on her favourably if she’s seen to be keeping him from his…

Princess Beatrice is facing the very ugly prospect of being called upon to testify by lawyers acting for her father’s accuser, Virginia Giuffre, and sources say she’s panicking. “It’s the last thing Bea wants, for a variety of reasons, and she’ll do anything to distance herself or get out of having to testify,” says a source of Beatrice, 33. “She’s planning on flying to America to secure legal counsel of her own to guide her through this confusing process – if there is any way she can get out of it, she will.”…

Even though it was over six months ago that Rebecca McEwan decided to leave Shortland Street, emotions ran high when it was finally time for her to say goodbye to the character she has played for the past two years. “I had six months of mental preparation knowing that I was going to be killed off, but it was still so sad,” says the 26-year-old, whose character, unlucky-in-love single mum Tess Hutchinson, was brutally stabbed on her wedding day in last year’s cliffhanger and died from her injuries last week. “I read my final scripts and just bawled my eyes out, feeling all the feels. I couldn’t even talk about it to people without tearing up, especially talking about Amelie being an orphan!” Being an on-screen mum to Amelie, played…

Melbourne couple Tanya and Vito Guccione knew they were in for some heat following their part in this season’s infamous cheating scandal on The Block Australia. But the mum-of-two tells Woman’s Day she’s “absolutely shocked” at how bad the backlash has been – and says it’s left her fearing for her family! “We understand people were angry and many wanted to voice their opinion about us online. Unfortunately, when it comes to social media, that’s the nature of the beast, but online bullies went that step further by contacting my agent, my friends and anyone I was associated with online,” says the 39-year-old, who claims the couple have even received death threats. “Some take the stance of, ‘Well, they put themselves out there and they did it, so we have…

Some people might swim laps or work out at the gym to prepare for Australian Survivor, but political operative George Mladenov isn’t one of them. “They’re the people who get voted out,” the 31-year-old from Sydney tells us. “You don’t need to outswim people – you need to outwit and outplay them.” That said, George, who’d never been camping before Survivor, did find it challenging to film the series. “I brought clearly the wrong wardrobe to the outback. That first night was one of the coldest nights I’ve experienced in my life. Lying in the dirt, shivering to death with no fire and no food in my belly was tough.” But George is convinced politics has taught him everything he needs to win, including how to influence people and negotiate.…

With all shapes, sizes, ethnicities and ages represented, it breaks all the stereotypes we’ve come to expect in beauty pageants. Haere mai to Gowns & Geysers – a reality show following the selection process for Miss Rotorua. Among the stars of the series is Te Aroha Hapi, who entered the pageant to prove that a disability need not be a hurdle to becoming a role model or a beauty queen. Suffering from a mild form of spina bifida, the 28-year-old had to embrace many new challenges for the TVNZ OnDemand show, including walking in stilettos – because of her condition, she’d never even owned a pair of high heels. “I spent most of my teens in hospital,” the Rotorua mum tells Woman’s Day. “I was playing outside at school when…

QI have been seeing this lovely guy for four months. Even though he has a plethora of issues and has been giving plenty of mixed signals, I really like him! Can you please shed some light? Alicia MITCHELL SAYS I feel this man is kind and caring, but on the flip side, he’s afraid of commitment, and is too scattered to take responsibility and sort himself out. I’m told he was brought into your life by the universe to help you learn an important “soul lesson”. You are being guided to review your boundaries and what you are willing to accept for yourself in a relationship. While you have free will and must decide what is best for you, please think carefully before settling. Q My mum passed suddenly and…

By now, we all know the importance of wearing SPF in summer (and all year round), but when it comes to sun safety, there’s more to it than just slip, slop, slap. Skin cancer prevention expert Liz King breaks down common myths and explains how to best stay protected this summer... SUN MYTHS 1 You don’t have to be concerned about skin cancer because if it happens, you'll see it and it’s easy to treat FALSE Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand, with more than 90,000 Kiwis getting non-melanoma skin cancer each year. Because it’s so common, we can underestimate its impact. Treatment can be much more serious than simply having a lesion “burnt off”. It may involve surgery and chemotherapy, and can result…

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VEGO DELIGHT BURGER MAKES 6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 250g butternut pumpkin, peeled, 1cm slices •1/3 cup vegetable oil • 1½ cups frozen peas, thawed • 400g can butterbeans, drained, rinsed • 2 zucchini, grated • ½ cup plain flour • 1 egg, beaten • 180g haloumi, sliced • 4 bread rolls, halved • ¼ cup sour cream • ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce • small mint leaves, vegie chips, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Toss pumpkin with 1 tbsp oil on tray. Season. Bake 10-15 mins until tender. 3 Mash peas and beans. Stir in zucchini, flour and egg. Season. Shape into four even-sized patties. 4 In a large frying pan, heat rest of oil on…

Tiger prawn salad Add this refreshing dish to your summer spread! SERVES 2 Soak 400g kelp noodles in warm water, 15g lemon juice and a scant pinch of salt for 30 mins, then drain. Slice 300g medley cherry tomatoes in half, then set aside. Deseed and slice 1 long green chilli and 1 long red chilli, then set aside. Zest a whole lemon, then set aside. In a bowl, combine ¼ bunch fresh mint leaves (picked, roughly chopped), 1 bunch fresh parsley leaves (picked, roughly chopped) and a large handful of rocket and gently toss. In a large frying pan, combine 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 6 tiger prawns (peeled, deveined and tails left on) and fry for 2 or 3 mins on…

UNHAPPY GILMORE MARK WAHLBERG Move over Adam Sandler! The actor looked like he was having a bad day on the green while playing golf at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. It’s all in the hips, Mark! Mrs Monopoly DIANE KEATON She’s known for her quirky fashion sense and it seems the movie star has taken inspiration from everyone’s favourite childhood board game for this outfit. Top hats off to her! Fashion faux paw REESE WITHERSPOON We’ve heard the saying that dogs look like their owners, but The Morning Show star took it a step further by donning a matching sweater with her pup Minnie Pearl. LUNCH DUTY BLUES DAVID & VICTORIA BECKHAM What’s for lunch, Posh? Salad with a side of sass! The former soccer star was totally playing…

She’s normally the picture of poise, but if recent shots of Hollywood actress and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow are anything to go by she’s having a tough time lately. The 49-year-old was seen wiping away tears as she took a break from filming a commercial in LA last week. “Gwyneth’s having a rough time – it feels like everything is changing at once for people around her, and yet she’s in a rut,” says a source. “Filming this ad made her realise she hasn’t done much meaningful acting work lately, and she misses it. But there haven’t been any roles she’s felt are right for her. “She’s terrified that she’s caught in that middle-aged, no-woman’s land that seems to happen to most Hollywood actresses, which she was hoping to avoid.…

Hollywood sweetheart Sandra Bullock once gushed that she loves “the idea of making everyone feel comfortable because it makes me feel more comfortable”. But sources have revealed behind the star’s sunny image lurks a darker side. According to an insider, the 57-year-old wasn’t exactly Miss Congeniality on the set of her rom-com The Lost City. “Word is that Sandra lost it on set quite a few times, yelling, screaming and barking orders when things weren’t going right,” says a source of the star. “She basically went off on some people. “Some of the crew then started calling her unfavourable nicknames.” Surprisingly, it isn’t the first time rumours have emerged that the beloved Oscar winner is a downright diva behind the scenes. In 2015, the actress reportedly stormed out of a…

All Blacks legend Nehe Milner-Skudder and his wife Hanna are celebrating the safe arrival of their first child, a daughter born at 4.01am on 17 January, weighing in at 3.3kg. The new mum posted, “Yesterday I told her we were ready and she came – such a good listener already! We are so in love.” The rugby hero, 31, added, “Nau mai haramai e hine ki te ao marama [welcome to the world of light, my girl]. So proud of you, Hanna. No words to describe how much love and admiration I have for bringing our baby into this world. The greatest blessing! Truly surreal.” The couple were congratulated by sports stars such as Sam Cane, Ma’a Nonu, Ardie and Julian Savea, Irene van Dyk and Liam Messam. After years…

When Prince Andrew’s fate was sealed over Christmas by the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William, no one gave the Duke of York forewarning of their decision to strip him of his HRH title, military ties and patronages. Instead, days before a judge decided he will face a civil trial in New York in September over sex abuse accusations, the dubious responsibility of informing the 61-year-old of his fate fell to his siblings, Princess Anne, 71, and Prince Edward, 57. The Sun reports, “Edward and Anne made the trip to the Royal Lodge to tell Andrew it was over. Somewhere along it had to stop, because it was using so much royal money.” ARROGANT PRINCE Woman’s Day’s insiders add that the pair didn’t visit out of brotherly and sisterly concern,…

Princess Eugenie and the Duchess of Cambridge have never had the easiest of friendships, but it’s no wonder she’s turning to level-headed Kate in her time of need. “Eugenie’s feeling extremely isolated by this huge hammer blow to her family, and she doesn’t know where to turn,” says a source of the 31-year-old. “She’s at home with her baby boy, dealing with new motherhood, and needs advice on where to go from here.” Kate, 40, has done it all before. “Eugenie reached out to her for a chat and some advice. Kate was surprised, given that Eugenie has always been closer to Harry and Meghan, but she proved a warm and supportive ear. She encouraged Eugenie to focus on baby August [11 months], and also keep her own eyes on…

Despite winning The Block Australia in 2020, Jimmy and Tam Wilkins have shocked fans by confessing they are now living in a caravan! “We’ve bought a house, but we’re living in our caravan at the moment because it has a tenant living in it who needs to vacate,” Jimmy explains, joking, “Proper trailer trash!” The Queensland couple only recently received their Block windfall of $966,000 after the buyer of their home, Emese Fajk, turned out to be an alleged conwoman and failed to pay. “We only just got it,” says Jimmy, 34. “It was a massive rollercoaster of whether we were going to get it, whether the house was going to sell.” And while he says playing the waiting game was “a very hard time” for the couple mentally, wife…

It’s shaping up to be a huge year for corrections officer Dani Beale. Not only is she competing on Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn, but she’s planning to get married to partner Jasmin and start a family too. The 34-year-old Sydneysider tells Woman’s Day that their wedding will be “low-key”, adding, “We’ve decided it will just be her and me eloping, but then we’re going to throw a massive party.” Dani says she and Jasmin are looking forward to having a baby too. “We’ve been ready for years,” she grins. Jasmin, who’s a “massive” Survivor fan, was thrilled when Dani was cast on the show. “She loves and supports me, and is stoked I actually went out there and did my best,” Dani says. She bonded with competitors like Shannon…

Beach volleyball might conjure up memories of carefree days in the sand, but to Mount Maunganui brothers Sam and Ben O’Dea, it’s all business – and this summer, sibling rivalry has hit a new level, with the champion siblings splitting up after a decade playing together. In this season’s New Zealand Beach Tour tournament, which decides who goes to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Sam, 31, and Ben, 28, are competing against each other for a spot for the first time ever. “But we’re not calling it a break-up – more like a conscious unpairing,” laughs Sam from the Bay of Plenty home he shares with his fiancée, Argentine model and volleyball player Agostina Nussbaum, adding that he almost pulled out of the sport altogether to focus on their relationship. The…

Lily’s love lives on AMANDA SAYS Lily is a very sweet girl who has passed over. She tells me she was very tiny when she was rescued at only a few weeks old. Lily comes through with Melissa’s mum, who shows me she lived on a farm and I can see all the animals with her. Lily tells Melissa how much she loves her and always will. She wants Melissa to know that she understood why she had to be looked after by other people for a while – she knew that Melissa was very ill. She tells Melissa she’s so glad she has now recovered and that the people who looked after her were wonderful. Lily shows me she passed from renal failure at about 10 years of age.…

Easy ways to keep allergies at bay It’s a common myth that pet hair causes allergies, when it’s actually their dander that’s responsible for runny eyes and itchy noses. Expert James McCrea shares his top three tips for preventing dander build-up in your home. 1 Regular grooming  Pets shed fur all the time as their hair reaches the catagen phase – the stage in its life cycle where it stops growing – more regularly than our own human hair. Grooming your cat, dog or other furry pet regularly will prevent the hair from being deposited all over your home. 2 Wash pet blankets and removable covers Washing blankets, cushions and bedding – wherever your pets spend the most time! – at 60°C will help to break down allergens…

Have you ever wondered how environmentally friendly your home is? Eco-expert Tracey Bailey, founder of Biome, encourages shoppers to reconsider their reliance on chemical-based products. “We need to let go of chemical cleansers and artificial products, and go back to products our grandparents would recognise, like glass storage containers and natural cleaning products,” she says. Here’s how to reduce toxic chemicals in your home... REALLY READ THE LABELS If you want to avoid bringing more chemicals into your home by buying organic, look for New Zealand-made products certified by local organisations AsureQuality, BioGro, Demeter and/or OrganicFarmNZ. From food and drink to cosmetics and household goods, all are guaranteed to have been grown, raised or manufactured without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, hormones or antibiotics. But you don’t need to go 100% organic…

MY BEST BINGE WATCH I love Modern Family and watch it all the time. MY READING RECOMMENDATION Vogue when Harry Styles is on the cover! I don’t read many books as we’re always on the road working and my touring bedroom is tiny, so there’s not much room for storage. MY ALL-TIME FAVE FILM The Best Of Me with James Marsden. I just love that movie. MY MUSIC OBSESSION Olivia Rodrigo – I’d love to see her perform live. MY MOST-USED APP Tinder! Or maybe TikTok or Instagram. MY HOT HOLIDAY SPOT Hawaii – we had a family holiday there before COVID hit and it was such an amazing time. I’m on the first flight back given half a chance! MY TOP TV PICK The Circus, obviously – you can…