Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 30, 2022 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Brett and Angel’s genuine connection was the love story that made the very first season of Married At First Sight NZ such compulsive viewing back in 2017 – and unlike most reality TV romances, five years on, their relationship is stronger than ever. On page 16, the lovebirds introduce their gorgeous little girl Vienna Joan Renall, who I got to coo over through my phone while our team down in Canterbury captured the beautiful family photos. Speaking of cute kiddos, it’s been brought to my attention that my adorable 19-month-old nephew Coby is very fond of flicking through his mum’s Woman’s Day mags. When he gets to this page, he points out Uncle BB (he can’t quite manage “Sebby” yet) and gives my picture a little kiss. When I was…

The saying goes that behind every successful man is a woman, but Dancing With The Stars favourite Dave Letele insists that’s not the case for him. Yes, there’s a strong wahine who helped him move from a career as a professional boxer to a fitness entrepreneur and social activist, but his wife Koreen is very much beside him, rather than standing in his shadow. Not only has she saved him emotionally, but Koreen was key when it came to Dave – the Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year for 2022 – establishing his Buttabean Motivation (BBM) exercise and nutrition programmes. And just recently, she’s helped him finish his autobiography, No Excuses: My Story. “It just wouldn’t have been possible without Koreen,” Dave, 43, tells Woman’s Day. “I didn’t really want…

MasterChef Australia: Fans & Favourites screens 7.30pm weeknights & 7pm Sundays on TVNZ 2. Unlike most of the talented contestants we’ve met on MasterChef Australia, Harry Tomlinson doesn’t dream of becoming a chef. In fact, her goal isn’t to be in a kitchen at all – it’s to be a food writer. “I love anthropology and why people do the things they do,” the Melbourne barista tells Woman’s Day. “I love food and it comes naturally to me. It’s always felt obvious, but food writing feels like the way I can connect how I like to navigate the world with my creative side.” Harry didn’t grow up in a foodie household. As the child of two working parents, she admits she’d be happy to be served spaghetti squirted with tomato…

When middleweight boxer Andrei Mikhailovich walks through the door of his West Auckland home, his macho swagger melts away and he switches into dad mode. Although he’s currently 12th in the world in his division and remains unbeaten, the Russian-born 24-year-old refuses to talk about the sport with his wife Ursh and his two toddler sons, Tarrintino and Arturo. The separation between these roles allows him to be his best self in both worlds. “You need to know what hat you’re wearing,” Andrei explains, speaking to Woman’s Day ahead of the Burger King Fight For Life, where he’ll take on fellow boxer Francis Waitai to raise money for Mike King’s mental health charity I Am Hope. “Sometimes when I come home from training, Ursh has to tell me to calm…

Not many of us would say we’re fortunate for physical pain, but for Kate Sherriff, the agony of operation after operation signifies the hope she may one day have her own child. “I’m lucky to experience this pain,” the Gisborne-raised health coach, 32, tells Woman’s Day. “The whole reason I’m having surgery is because of the possibility I’ve been given to have kids. I’m just so grateful.” Her story starts 10 years ago, when Kate, then just 23, arrived in Sydney, keen to start afresh after a few years working on superyachts. That same week, she noticed irregular vaginal bleeding and felt intense pelvic pressure each time she went to the toilet. Not knowing that her carefree lifestyle was about to take a turn, she saw a doctor, who found…

HealthBe well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Do you have a sweet tooth? The average New Zealander eats about 20 teaspoons of sugar a day and most of us have times when we overindulge. The truth is, sugar is addictive and it’s difficult to avoid it. Releasing dopamine and opioids in the brain, sugar gives us an initial high, then we crash and crave more, consuming more and more sugar. Eating a high-sugar diet is dangerous because it can generate excessive reward signals in the brain, which can override one’s self-control, leading to cycles of bingeing and withdrawal. Our bodies become conditioned to needing something sweet to feel satisfied, and we then start to self-medicate with sugar to boost our mood and energy to…

Every year, energy bills only seem to increase and it’s never more noticeable than after the big chill sets in. However, it’s possible to heat your home so that both you and your bank balance remain happy all season long, says energy savings expert Kirsty Lamont. CHOOSE YOUR APPLIANCES WISELY Electric heating is expensive, so it pays to do your research. Ideally, you’d go for a reverse-cycle air conditioner or heat pump over a portable heater. Heat pumps have access to ambient heat outside the home and can concentrate it to distribute inside – no matter how cold it is outside. Look for a unit rated five or six stars to cut heating costs long term. DON’T OVERDO IT When it’s chilly outside, it can be tempting to turn up…

CURRIED PORK & BEAN BURGER SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + CHILLING COOK 30 MINS • 2 tsp vegetable oil, plus extra for shallow frying • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • ½ cup frozen peas • 2 tsp curry powder • 400g can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained • 250g pork mince • 1 egg, lightly beaten • ½ cup panko crumbs • ¹/³ cup Greek-style yoghurt • 1 tbsp chopped mint • 4 soy and linseed sourdough rolls, split, toasted • 1 cucumber, cut into ribbons • 40g baby rocket leaves • ½ cup mango chutney 1 In a frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute onion and garlic 1-2 mins. Add peas. Cook 2-3 mins. Stir in curry powder and cook, stirring, 1…

Grilled kingfish wings A refreshing fishy dish perfectly balanced with a delicious spicy salsa! SERVES 4 Prepare your hibachi grill or heat a barbecue. Preheat oven grill on highest temperature. For the charred spicy salsa, place 8 yellow cherry tomatoes, 8 red cherry tomatoes and 3 spring onion stems (white part only, roots removed) onto a baking tray and place under the grill until charred and blistered. Set aside to cool slightly, then place into a food processor. Place 2 habanero chillies on the hibachi or barbecue, or alternatively on a wire rack over a gas flame. Turn regularly until skins are charred and blackened all over. Place into a bowl, cover with cling film and allow to steam for 5 mins. Remove stems from chillies, then transfer to a…

Leo 24 JULY – 23 AUGUST Three, two, one… Let the birthday countdown begin! By Saturday, your zest for life might prove hard to contain, so rather than fight it, organise a few catch-ups and spread the sparkle around. Your influence may hold more sway than you think. STAR TIP It’s birthday season, so don’t feel guilty about living it up. You deserve it! ROSE BYRNE The Physical star turns 43 on 24 July. We hope partner Bobby Cannavale has something fun planned to celebrate! Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 As Venus shifts into Cancer, people from your past might almost magically appear – just don’t let nostalgia override rational thinking. If an urge to declutter has struck, throw yourself in and make space for new people and opportunities…

What was the inspiration behind this record? I’m seeing what music looks and sounds like for me separate from my band Decades. I’d never released any work before that was solely songs written by me, so I named it Spit as it’s more a collection of experiments and ideas I’ve just blurted – or spat! – out in the process of discovering what my music sounds like. When did you know you wanted to be a singer? I’ve loved performing since I was about five years old, when I started dance classes that had regular public recitals and performances. I’ve just loved singing my whole life. What has been the most memorable performance of your career so far? My band Decades got to open for iconic emo band Taking Back…

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING In this adaptation of the bestselling Delia Owens novel, Normal People’s Daisy Edgar-Jones plays a girl who grew up fending for herself in the marshlands of North Carolina. Using her knowledge of her natural environment, she’s a master of survival – but will these skills be any use when she’s accused of murder? IN CINEMAS THURSDAY LOVE & FIRE by the Black Seeds It may still be winter, but your summer playlist is sorted with the iconic Wellington group’s sunny seventh album. Four years in the making after COVID lockdowns kept the band’s eight members apart, the wait is worth it – this 10-song offering is sure to delight fans. OUT NOW CLASSICAL ON CUBA The vibrant festival is back to bring some colour to the…

Hilary’s our Uptown Girl! Seven Sharp star Hilary Barry chatted to Billy Joel at his New York home ahead of the Piano Man singer’s upcoming Auckland concert. The love boat The honeymoon continues for Boss Babes beauty Edna Swart and new hubby Reid Stephen, who hit the water in Positano, Italy, before jetting to South Africa. That’s amore! Matt Damon whisked his wife Luciana Barroso and their daughters off to the Italian island of Capri for a family holiday in the sun. Showing us Moore Fabulous at 59, Hollywood icon Demi Moore modelled a bikini from her new swimwear line on Instagram. She raves, “Creating these pieces was so much fun!” Ramsay St reunion Jason Donovan and his famous ex Kylie Minogue – aka Scott and Charlene – returned to…

With hit records and countless headlines, Cher has had one incredible life at 76. Now, Woman’s Day hears the iconic singer is set to reveal all in a no-holds-barred memoir. Rumours of the bombshell book have circulated for years, but Cher’s noticeable absence in public has all but confirmed the tome is being worked on according to close friends who tease the singer is not holding back and is “ready to press print”. Here, we unpack what’s to come. A TOP SECRET WEDDING Everyone remembers Sonny Bono and Cher’s big showbiz wedding in 1969, but not many know it was their second. The pair previously shared a secret, low budget wedding where they exchanged plastic rings not long after her 18th birthday. Interestingly, insiders reveal Cher never wanted to marry…

Separated for a year by border closures, Kiwi couple Chelsea and Theresa Adams were making up for lost time with a romantic road trip from one end of New Zealand to the other with their beloved corgi Remus when they hit upon a brilliant idea. Taranaki-born Chelsea had resolved to read only “queer books” for the year, but as they travelled through Aotearoa, getting hold of them proved near impossible – gay literature was often missing from bookshops, libraries had lengthy waiting lists, and ordering online meant long delivery times and hefty shipping fees. The dilemma got the pair thinking and, upon their return home to Levin, the dynamic duo opened their own online bookstore, the Alphabet Book Club, which is dedicated to selling books that provide positive and honest…

WIN! A SHARE OF $2000 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS1. Charlotte dips down in front of Queen (6)5. Hate little Edward turning from test (6)8. Looter turns up lip at beer (8)9. Slow-cooked dish we spill on street (4)10. Hot gun from west (4)11. Deceives Miss holding front position (8)12. New airmen to stay put (6)13. Leap into water source (6)15. Checks insects holding first place (8)18. Scheme to trim plant (4)19. Go by bike, halfway, to desert (4)20. Semi-edit again when recorded on a list (8)21. Gambler who has improved? (6)22. Singer Britney’s javelins (6) DOWN2. Tamper invoice to reveal independent financial means (7,6)3. Dial Emma, to hear problem (7)4. I’m green about fitness plan (7)5. Runs to pub game (5) 6. Turned up some of sweet satsuma’s flavour…

Gently does it Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant, $119, is the new, gentler cousin of the brand’s iconic Daily Microfoliant, created specifically with sensitive skin in mind. Key ingredients include oat bran extract and coconut milk for a soothing exfoliation that won’t leave skin feeling tight or sensitised. Glow on New to the Jane Iredale clean beauty line-up is Glow Time Pro BB Cream, $111, a weightless tint with a radiant satin finish, broad-spectrum SPF25 sun protection and long-lasting coverage. The quick-dry, non-greasy formula lets skin breathe, making it a must-have for outside weekend pursuits. Lash lover RevitaLash Cosmetics has created an all-new version of its much-loved Micellar Water Lash Wash Formula, $54, with a natural humectant that hydrates and helps fortify lashes and brows, renewing and defending against breakage and brittleness.…

PEA PESTO PASTA SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 400g orecchiette • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed • 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan, plus shaved to serve • ¼ cup roasted pecans • ¼ cup olive oil • ¼ cup basil leaves, plus extra to serve • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 clove garlic • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced • ½ cup semi-dried tomatoes 1 Cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking water. 2 In a small food processor pulse peas, parmesan, pecans, olive oil, basil, lemon juice and garlic until smooth. Season. 3 Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Cook chicken 2-3 mins, tossing, until cooked through. Toss through orecchiette, tomato strips and…

Psychics Q Can you please help us with our young son? He feels like he doesn’t fit in and is unliked, but he is such a kind and beautiful person. Sensitive already beyond his years, his tears are heartbreaking. Should we change schools? Worried Mum MITCHELL SAYS I feel your son is an old soul – he has certainly been here before, which is why he is so sensitive. There is a lovely lady from your mother’s side who is watching over your son like a guardian angel from the spirit world. I’m told that changing schools would make a huge improvement to his overall happiness, but you’ll need to do more research to ensure you are choosing the right one. Always remember that his sensitivity will be his greatest…

LAST MOVIE I LOVED King Richard, which tells the story of how Serena and Venus Williams’ father helped them achieve greatness. BEST BINGE-WATCH Workin’ Moms on Netflix. MY MUSIC OBSESSION Anything by Brandi Carlile – she is my current and forever obsession. But my new favourite song is Ain’t My Job from Tami Neilson’s mind-blowingly wonderful new record Kingmaker. MY TOP PODCAST I loved Petra Bagust’s first season of Grey Areas. I started listening while I was editing my own podcast series, which I must give a shameless plug – it’s called Life Confused Us Both and features interviews with creatives from around Aotearoa, exploring how comparison impacts their lives. MY READING RECOMMENDATION The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. FAVE CHILDHOOD FILM My sisters and I used to…

SOFÍA’S BIG BIRTHDAY... WITHOUT JOE! Turning 50 is every reason to celebrate and Modern Family actress SofÍa Vergara did exactly that when she took to the town on 11 July for a big bash with her closest friends. Dining at Los Angeles’ lavish Lavo Ristorante, the glamazon turned heads in a stunning Alex Perry dress and matching bag. While the birthday girl and her inner circle looked in high spirits (and may have even enjoyed some spirits too!), there was one noticeable absence – her actor husband Joe Manganiello! The usually loved-up duo have been married for seven years, but the hunky Magic Mike star’s absence certainly raised plenty of eyebrows. While it appears he and Sofía are still going strong, sources insist Joe, 45, better have a good excuse…

Reality bites Eight months after walking away with the biggest-ever payday on The Block NZ, Auckland besties Tim Cotton and Arthur Gillies are still getting their heads around what to do with the $760,000 jackpot. Following a season that took almost two years to film due to COVID interruptions, the childhood friends took out the grand prize last November, making $660,000 on their house and a bonus $100,000 for winning the overall competition. But what viewers don’t know is that there was a moment where Tim and Arty thought they might not even complete the series! “After we spent a year in limbo, we considered whether to come back or not,” explains Arty. “I wasn’t so sure. Tim had to give me a motivational chat to get me back in.…

When director Alfred Hitchcock terrified moviegoers with The Birds back in 1963, no one knew he would be spawning an acting dynasty that has entertained us for nearly 60 years. Hitchcock’s leading lady Tippi Hedren, who went on to win a Golden Globe for her performance, became something of an “obsession” for the notoriously challenging film director. Last month, Tippi’s granddaughter Dakota Johnson – an overnight sensation after starring in the Fifty Shades Of Grey franchise – opened up about the battles her grandmother and her superstar mum Melanie Griffith went through at the hands of the man who made Tippi famous. “What happened with my grandmother was horrific,” she revealed, recounting how Hitchcock gifted a young Melanie a doll that looked exactly like Tippi in a toy coffin. “It’s…

•The concept was initially inspired by the ballroom competitions Baz competed in when he was young and was originally performed as an improvised play on a budget of $50. •Paul and Tara almost weren’t cast in the film as Paul was a decade older than character Scott and financial backers were reluctant to cast Tara, a non-dancer, in Fran’s role. •The film made John Paul Young’s Love Is In The Air a worldwide hit. •It took two people six weeks to embroider Scott’s matador jacket worn in the finale. •The final scene was shot during a lunch break of a real ballroom dancing championship. Baz was given just an hour to complete the scene. •It was initially pulled from Aussie cinemas due to lack of interest, but after…

It was a Wednesday like any other when Linda Goldspink-Lord received the phone call that would change her life forever. School holidays were in full swing during July 2012, and her daughters Molly, 13, and Emily, 10, were riding their quad bikes with their friends around the family’s rural property in Wollongong, New South Wales. Then, shortly after 1.30pm, Linda’s phone rang. It was Emily and there had been an accident in the paddock. “I dropped the phone down and just ran,” recalls Linda, 55. “I saw Molly lying there and I knew straightaway that she was gone. I didn’t know that level of pain could exist. There are no words to describe it. “Saying goodbye to Molly is the hardest thing I’ve had to do in my life.” SUDDEN…

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CUT OUT & KEEP! 3 cost-saving recipes to collect every week CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI & PEA SOUP SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 20g butter • 1 onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 2 zucchini, chopped • 1 litre (4 cups) boiling water • 2 cups frozen peas • 2 chicken stock cubes • 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley • 1/3 cup shaved parmesan, plus 1/3 cup extra • 400g can corn kernels, rinsed • ½ cup reduced-fat cream • ½ cup cooked shredded chicken • basil leaves, to serve 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Stirring, cook onion and garlic 1 min or until soft. Add zucchini. Cook and stir 4 mins or until golden. Add boiling water, peas and crumbled…

Milly’s found a new playmate AMANDA SAYS Milly comes through to show me she has passed over and is with another dog. The other pooch was her daddy’s dog many years ago. Her name is Sammy and she is now often around Milly. Sammy tells Rebecca that even though the pair never actually met in this life, she loves her very much. Milly tells me she was a bit naughty sometimes – she stole a roast chicken and some chocolate from Rebecca’s in-laws once! Living to the ripe old age of 13, Milly was in good shape most of her life. She says thanks for an awesome life and knows she was very much loved by everyone. REBECCA SAYS I appreciate the opportunity to have a reading by…