Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 20, 2022 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

This issue of Woman’s Day is all about love – and it doesn’t get more romantic than Celebrity Treasure Island finalist Edna Swart’s lavish wedding to handsome hubby Reid (page 16). The gorgeous reality star put together a delightfully over-the-top spectacle for her big day and what makes it even more incredible is that she did it all in the space of four months. As someone who got engaged just over a week before Edna did and has since done absolutely zero planning, I’m both envious and impressed! Meanwhile, on page 26, hilarious The Edge Breakfast host Eli Matthewson introduces his partner Sam. I was devastated when the comedian was eliminated from Dancing With The Stars the other day, but it’s a lovely silver lining to know that Eli and…

LONDON CALLING FOR RYAN & EVA! Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes have fallen in love with all things British since settling into their rented estate outside of London. Eva, 48, and 41-year-old Ryan – who is currently filming Barbie with Margot Robbie – are having the time of their lives with daughters Esme, seven, and Amada, six, as the English spring gets underway. “They love it,” confirms an insider. “The gardens are like fairytales for the girls – they’re outside all the time. Esme’s starting to sound like Peppa Pig!” With Eva all but retiring from acting, they’re both looking at real estate while they contemplate relocating to Britain. Our insider adds, “Eva and Ryan love that the locals treat them like they’re just regular folk. It’s a breath of…

‘This was the one day for me to go big!’ As the huge doors of Auckland wedding venue The Glass House slide open to reveal a black Lamborghini, the eyes of the gathered guests are drawn to handsome groom Reid Stephen, who steps out of the sleek vehicle in a tailored Rembrandt suit. The crowd then turns to follow his gaze to the back of the venue and gasps ring out as the beautiful bride, Celebrity Treasure Island finalist Edna Swart, appears in a custom Trish Peng gown with a dramatic slit up the side that perfectly shows off her strappy Jimmy Choo stilettos. Dotted with three-dimensional flowers, the off-the-shoulder dress with a romantic full skirt and train mirrors the white rose petals strewn down the aisle, which is aglow…

When Emily Laing shifted out of her Auckland home to move to Gore, it was like a divorce – she and her flatmate Liam Hagenson, her partner on Lego Masters NZ, had to divide up their vast brick collection and decide who got what. But these custody arrangements were the product of romance rather than heartbreak. Executive assistant Emily, 28, moved from Pukekohe to Southland after finding love with Dunedin-based Elliot Mason, who she met on a dating app last July. After COVID safety restrictions kept the lovebirds separate for four months, they decided they couldn’t be apart any longer and – once Emily got a new gig in Gore and he found employment in Invercargill – they moved in together in the Deep South in December. “Everything fell into…

‘I thought he was the coolest person I’d ever met’ Eli Matthewson is always quick with a joke, but even the Kiwi comedian couldn’t find a gag to raise the mood when he was shockingly eliminated from Dancing With The Stars NZ last week. The viewer votes came in and, just like that, he went from crying tears of joy about being part of New Zealand’s first same-sex pairing on the popular reality series, to shedding tears of sadness that his time on the Three show was over. Now Eli, 33, is throwing himself back into his “day job” as a radio host on The Edge Breakfast – and the consoling arms of his partner Sam Clack. If there’s one silver lining to his elimination, it’s that the couple will…

‘I have to lie down so I can lift the skin and air it out’ It was a single question from a toddler that spurred Christie McGregor to change the course of her life. While picking up her son Myles, now six, from daycare in 2018, one of his classmates pointed at her and asked, “Why are you so fat?” The question felt like a gut-punch to Christie, 29, who had ballooned to 160kg after suffering a devastating miscarriage and a life-long battle with endometriosis. Breaking down in a flood of tears, she returned to her T¯rau home and told her husband Gage she was going to book herself in for gastric sleeve surgery. “I couldn’t live like that any more,” Christie tells Woman’s Day. “I could handle the cruel…

Bailey is becoming braver! AMANDA SAYS Bailey tells me he’s still living and he loves that his parents are almost always at home with him! He talks about his anxiety – and that his mum and dad even tried a trainer, which he didn’t like very much. Bailey also mentions the medication they once had him on for his anxiety and he tells them it did nothing for him. But he wants to reassure them that, overall, all the work they have put into him has definitely made a big difference and he’s doing very well. He absolutely loves his walks, but sometimes he still gets worried and stressed around other dogs. He used to be scared of everything, which triggered anxiety attacks, but he’s feeling much better these days.…

Jordan Thomas is the Education Executive for ghd, and has worked globally at runway shows and on photoshoots. He says two of the biggest life hacks when it comes to taming waves are hydration and keeping it simple. “Natural curls often have a mind of their own, and know where and how they like to sit,” he explains. “For me, the key is not to overwork your curls. Either let your hair dry naturally or use a diffuser attachment on a low-medium speed and then define any pieces that need it.” Rather than using a straightener that will “flatten” your curl, Jordan loves a wand or tong to enhance curls and leave them bouncy. “How tight your natural curl is will determine the size of the barrel you will use.…

APPLE PIES MAKES 6 PREP 30 MINS + CHILLING COOK 45 MINS • 2½ cups plain flour, sifted • ¾ cup caster sugar • ½ cup almond meal • 250g cold butter, finely chopped • 1 egg, whisked, plus 1 extra for brushing • 2-3 tbsp water • ½ cup demerara sugar • double cream, to serve FILLING • 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced • ¼ cup caster sugar • 1 lemon, grated zest, juice • ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and almond meal. Rub in butter using fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. 2 Add egg and enough water to form a firm, pliable dough. Knead lightly. Form into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 30 mins. 3 FILLING…

SERVES 4 To make mayonnaise, add 2 tbsp gochujang chilli sauce, 3 tbsp mayonnaise and the zest and juice of 1 lime into a bowl. Mix together until thoroughly combined. Set aside. Crush 65g cornflakes in a bowl until they are just bigger than breadcrumbs. Slice 2 skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally so you have four thin pieces. Crack 3 eggs into a wide, shallow bowl and beat with a fork. Put 4 tbsp plain flour into a similar bowl and season with a little salt. Put crushed cornflakes into a third bowl. Dip chicken first into the seasoned flour, then egg and finally the cornflakes. Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat and pour in a 2cm-depth of vegetable oil. When hot, add chicken pieces and cook…

MOVIE OPERATION MINCEMEAT Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen team up for this World War II drama about one of the most outrageous plots in military history. In an attempt to throw the Nazis off the scent of their invasion of Sicily, British intelligence smuggles fake official documents into German hands by planting them on a dead body and floating him into enemy waters. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK IMPOSSIBLE by Sarah Lotz When a misdirected email brings strangers Nick and Bee together, the online connection is instant. They decide to meet in real life to test their sizzling chemistry, but a shocking twist keeps them apart. An addictive read, this is one of the most original romance novels written in years. OUT NOW (HarperCollins, $33) EVENT LEAVE BEHIND This New Zealand…

Dancin’ in the street! MILLA JOVOVICH Embracing their silly side, the Fifth Element actress and her daughter Ever, 14, had a ball posing for the cameras while enjoying a walk in Beverly Hills. SMITTEN KITTENS MAFS STARS Married At First Sight Australia lovebirds Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson cuddled up to rumoured new couple Tamara Djordjevic and Mitch Eynaud at an event on the Gold Coast. A man’s best friend GERARD BUTLER The 300 actor just couldn’t resist cuddling up to a neighbourhood dog while out and about in New York. Check out those puppy kisses – awww! FAMILY PORTRAIT HILARY SWANK Some people look like their pets, but the actress took twinning to the next level by knitting matching outfits for herself and her pet pooch Mama Moon. Veiled…

Sealed with a kiss! Katie Holmes has confirmed she’s found love again, after she was snapped smooching her new musician boyfriend, Bobby Wooten III, in New York’s Central Park on April 28. Katie, 43, couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as the pair went for a stroll in the spring sunshine before jumping on the subway and heading to the Guggenheim Museum to check out some art together. It seems things are already serious between the couple – bass player-to-the-stars Bobby was even spotted bonding with Katie’s mum, Kathy Holmes, the same day! HEARTSTRINGS “He’s an amazing guy – very kind, super-talented and just an all-round cool guy,” says a source close to Katie. At 33, Bobby is a decade younger than the former Dawson’s Creek star, but like…

Princess Mary and Prince Frederik’s eldest daughter Princess Isabella has been declared “a beautiful mix” of her famous mum and dad after the release of stunning new portraits to mark the royal’s 15th birthday. And Danish palace sources reveal the teen – who received her religious confirmation in a ceremony at Fredensborg Palace Church on 30 April – is indeed a chip off the royal block! While she may very much look like her king-in-waiting father, personality-wise, she is exactly like her 50-year-old Aussie-born mother, and is described by insiders as strong, opinionated and very clever. “Isabella is extremely interested in the day-to-day running of the palace, and you get the impression she’s going to work very hard for the family and the Danish people once she’s of age,” a…

‘Salvador proudly held up his homemade poster’ Lying in an intensive care unit in 2016, Salvador Vargas’ smile was huge when Coldplay star Chris Martin walked in the door of his room in Hospital General de México. Then 16, Salvador, who lives in the state of Michoacán, was receiving treatment for Guillain-Barre syndrome, an illness that affects the central nervous system, and can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. Connected to a mechanical ventilator, Salvador’s spirits had been at an all-time low until his mother realised she had the perfect way to make her son smile again. After learning Coldplay was in Mexico and would be visiting the hospital, she reached out to the band, explaining her son was a huge fan. She asked Chris, 45, if he would meet Sal…

Taurus 21 APRIL – 21 MAY An interesting offer could land in your lap. Intrigued? Check for hidden catches – with Mercury shifting into reverse, the situation may not be as it appears. If you’ve drifted apart from a group of friends, chase them up – they don’t make ’em like they used to! STAR TIP Avoid slip-ups – keep healthy snacks handy. CATE BLANCHETT The savvy Aussie star, who turns 53 on 14 May, has made smart decisions choosing roles throughout her career. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Life looks busy for you, but even turbocharged Geminis need some downtime. Resist the urge to do it all or a health flare-up might force you to slow down. Yoga or mindfulness classes could resonate through the colder months, along…

Sometimes it can be all too easy to get caught up in negativity, whether it’s your own thoughts or the attitudes of those around you. If that sounds familiar, it might be time to try the 9 Step Negativity Detox. From improving your relationship with your body image, to letting go of unnecessary fears and taking charge of your destiny, happiness expert Domonique Bertolucci reveals nine simple strategies to revitalise your thoughts and find more energy for the life you want for yourself. 9 Step Negativity Detox by Domonique Bertolucci (Hardie Grant, $22).…

FAMILY MINCE CURRY SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 40 MINS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 onions, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 500g beef mince • ¼ cup red curry paste • 2 carrots, chopped • 2 stalks celery, chopped • 1 tomato, chopped • 3 cups beef stock • 1 small apple, cored, chopped • ¼ cup sultanas • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 2 tbsp white vinegar • cooked rice, coriander leaves, lime wedges, to serve 1 In a saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute onion and garlic 3-4 mins until tender. Add mince. Cook 4-5 mins until browned, breaking up lumps with the back of a spoon. Stir in paste and cook 1-2 mins until fragrant. 2 Stir in vegetables, followed by stock.…

As Kiwis prepare to host their annual Pink Ribbon Breakfasts this May, Griffin’s has brought back its special limited-edition pink icing and milk chocolate biscuits, with $1 from every packet sold going directly to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. The perfect addition to a work morning tea or your afternoon cuppa, they’re an easy way to show your support for the 3500 Kiwi women diagnosed with the disease every year. They’re available while stocks last from New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square supermarkets nationwide.…

The Duchess of Cornwall’s ascent from royal mistress to confirmed future Queen Consort is about to be celebrated in the most respected fashion and society bible in Britain. Whispers are ramping up that Camilla has posed for Vogue magazine ahead of her 75th birthday on 17 July – a top-secret undertaking that involved a “skeleton staff” to protect the exclusive. “Conversations have been ongoing for months so this has been in the pipeline for a long time,” a source tells the Mail On Sunday. “The timing has been carefully thought through and her 75th birthday felt like the appropriate time.” Speculating how the duchess will appear on the high-fashion mag – which has boasted covers of Princess Diana, Princess Anne, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Queen before her –…

We all have our Lego memories, from creative childhood builds to standing on sole-destroying blocks as an adult. For Dai Henwood, the bricks conjure up special moments with his actor dad Charles, who died two years ago. “I’ve had Lego in the house for as long as I can remember,” says the famous funnyman, who’s a father to Charlie, nine, and Lucy, six. “Me, my mum and my dad would spend a lot of time together pottering around with them on the floor, then once I had kids, it was an excuse to immediately start buying them Lego. “The grandparents, of course, spoiled my children with some enormous Lego sets. There was a Christmas where I spent an hour desperately trying to build a giant fire station so they could…

Q Why do spirits tend to come in the night? I miss my husband and son, who have been gone for many years. Are they OK and together? Leonie MITCHELL SAYS Spirits often visit us during the night because it’s a time when our minds are more relaxed and open to sensing their presence. Your lovely husband and beautiful son have been reunited on the other side, and they’re coming through together. Your husband wants to give you roses and says he loves you with all his heart. Your son is smiling and tells me you are the best mum. He wants to let you know he is happy and has made many new friends upstairs. They send their love and will watch over you always. Q We have moved…

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AIR FRYER CRISPY CHICKEN WITH SWEET & SOUR SAUCE SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 24 MINS • 600g chicken tenders • ½ cup plain flour • 1 tbsp onion powder • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 1 tbsp ginger paste • olive oil spray • 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 green capsicum, chopped • 515g jar sweet and sour cooking sauce • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 227g can pineapple pieces in juice • Steamed rice, Asian vegetables, to serve 1 Preheat air fryer to 200°C. Dust chicken in flour seasoned with onion powder, salt and ground white pepper. Dip in eggs whisked with ginger. Drain and return chicken to seasoned flour. Toss to coat. Shake off excess flour. 2…

Since starting with a homemade coconut yoghurt in 2014, Raglan Food Co’s range of delicious dairy-free alternatives has grown to include a variety of yummy yoghurt flavours and award-winning drinking kefirs. Now they’ve branched out into condiments with vegan mayo and aioli, rrp $7.49 from Countdown, New World and Pak’nSave stores. Proud to be New Zealand’s first Carbon Zero-certified yoghurt company, the firm pays its staff a fair wage and supports a number of environmental initiatives. Visit raglanfoodco.com for more info.…

Your character Toni finally got together with Shelby at the end of last season. What does the new series hold for the budding romance? It’s really beautiful. They’re kind of falling into each other and there’s a lot of joy in that relationship. It’s really cool to be able to see this gorgeous queer couple on screen falling in love. In saying that, both of the characters are still on their own journeys to fully loving and accepting all parts of themselves. Now you’ve got so many fans, did the second season of The Wilds come with more pressure? It’s not pressure – it feels like a real privilege to be able to play this character and tell this story. I’m just hoping I do it justice. It’s not lost…