Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 38, 2022 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

‘We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt’King Charles III The Queen is dead, long live the King. The Commonwealth now has a new monarch after news that Queen Elizabeth II had passed peacefully on 8 September at Balmoral Castle, at the age of 96. Her death brought an overwhelming sense of grief around the world, for a woman they have known all their lives, who stoically served the sovereignty for 70 years. It is a milestone unlikely to be repeated again. Another legacy is that it is unlikely there will be a ruling queen again for many generations. Charles is now King Charles III, however, his coronation may be months away due to the planning involved.…

Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis has finally explained the “exciting” reason behind her mysterious months-long absence from social media – she and fiance Michael Brunelli, 31, are expecting their first child! The 34-year-old says the happy news has been hampered by a battle with hyperemesis gravidarum – extreme morning sickness – which saw her bedridden for two months and even hospitalised. But with the “24/7” nausea and vomiting now behind her, the reality star – who is four months along – is tossing around names for her unborn son or daughter, revealing she adores “Francesca”.…

A stressed-looking Catherine Zeta-Jones was seen trying to puff her problems away with a cheeky smoke, out for an early morning walk with her dog in London’s Hyde Park. “Catherine’s got a lot to think about right now,” says a Hollywood insider of the 52-year-old actress. “There’s a lot of pressure on her to finally write her memoir and she’s actually considering it this time. “She’s had many offers to write about her mental health battles and her famous marriage to Michael Douglas, but it’s always been too painful,” says the source, who adds the star is also “at a loss” about what to do since wrapping Wednesday six months ago. “It’s tough to watch Michael prepare for his big role as Benjamin Franklin while she has to battle for…

When the credits rolled on The Whale last week at Venice, one thing was certain – Brendan Fraser is back! While The Mummy actor was once a marquee action star in the ’90s, he relinquished his leading man status in the 2010s due to depression. Now he has returned to the big screen in a role he admits challenged him like no other. The Whale sees Brendan, 53, transform into a 270kg wheelchair-bound gay man, thanks to a prosthetic suit and makeup. Film critics have praised Brendan’s touching performance, with the star becoming emotional during a standing ovation at the film’s premiere.…

Lisa was always the third wheel amid the close friendship between Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, however sources say she chose to keep her distance from the girls during filming of the iconic sitcom for a good reason. “She’s been insecure about them from the first day,” says a pal, who explains that as Lisa had just been fired from Frasier due to clashing with the wrong people on set, she assumed the same would happen with Friends. “It didn’t, but that didn’t mean she didn’t rub everyone up the wrong way,” adds the source. “She really upset Jen and Court when she started talking about how they were more beautiful than her. After all those years to reduce their comedic work and chemistry to how they look…

Reality bites A text thread between the female contestants from the 2013 season of The Block NZ buzzed hot when the first episodes of The Block: Redemption aired. The common response to contestants going back for another punishing renovation was clear: they must be mad. How could they go back for more – they know better! Except for one couple on the thread… “We can say quite confidently that yes we’d go back because I’m confident we won’t be asked back,” says Alice Pearson, with a peal of laughter. “Viewers like the idea of new teams getting a go each year, rather than former winners coming back.” The Auckland couple would be thrilled rather than terrified at the prospect of working on another house. The pair are well and truly…

Many of us daydream about a holiday abroad but for Emma Carey, her Switzerland getaway turned into a life-changing nightmare. At the age of 20, she was five days into a three-month European backpacking adventure with her best friend Jemma when the thrillseeking Gold Coaster got the chance to achieve her lifelong dream of a tandem skydive. However, it went catastrophically wrong. “I jumped out first and Jemma was next. It was the most incredible feeling... the freefall was so peaceful, you’re just so present in the moment,” Emma, now 29, tells Woman’s Day. NIGHTMARE IN THE SKY But the feeling of euphoria was short-lived when the instructor failed to pull the parachute early enough. When he did, the safety chute automatically deployed, tangling both and wrapping around the instructor’s…

If you’re struggling to get the right number of ZZZs each night, it may be time to introduce stretching to your daily routine! “Studies have proven stretching can improve both quality and duration of sleep,” Kayla from Stretch Studios reveals. “We get a lot of reports back from our clients about how much their sleep has improved since coming to see us.” Kayla says one reason to stretch is that it interacts with the body’s nervous system. “Often we don’t realise when we’re holding on to tension in the body until someone says, ‘Relax your shoulders.’ Then all of a sudden, you find yourself taking a deep breath, you feel your shoulders sink down and for a brief moment you forget all about whatever it was you were thinking about…

ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN & BARLEY SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 40 MINS • 500g Jap pumpkin, seeded, peeled, large diced • 2 tbsp olive oil • ½ cup pearl barley • 1½ cups water • 1 bunch asparagus, peeled • 1 tbsp lemon juice • ½ barbecued chicken, shredded • 1 red apple, sliced • ¾ cup continental parsley leaves DRESSING • ¼ cup sour cream • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard • 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray. 2 Season pumpkin and drizzle with 1 tbsp oil. Bake 40 mins. 3 Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine barley and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 30 mins until tender and all liquid is absorbed. 4 In a large…

The team at Grey Goose share delish variations of the classic cocktail PASSIONFRUIT MARTINI Fill a cocktail shaker with 40ml Grey Goose vodka, 20ml passionfruit liqueur, 50ml passionfruit purée and 2 flat bar spoons of vanilla sugar, briskly shaking for 20 secs. Fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with half a passionfruit. Serve with a shot of Champagne on the side. FRENCH MARTINI Build 35ml Grey Goose vodka, 50ml freshly pressed pineapple juice and 10ml Chambord in a Boston glass. Top with cubed ice and shake. Fine-strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with raspberries.…

We’re by your side AMANDA SAYS Jon Jon and Jasmin tell me they have both passed over. Jasmin tells me she passed first and Jon Jon passed about 11 weeks later because he was very brokenhearted without her. They tell me there’s a new puppy, Beau, in the house who they both love. Jasmin and Jon Jon say they stayed right by June’s side when she was quite ill recently. June’s nan then comes through and wants June to know she also sat beside her with her mum and dad during her recent illness. Beau, now an older dog, often sees Jasmin and Jon Jon when they visit in spirit. JUNE SAYS A friend suggested that I contact Amanda because I wanted to know if my babies were happy. We…

Catch Courtney Dawson in the wāhine Māori comedy show Shoes Off (At the Door) from 13-17 September 1 I was home-schooled until the age of 12. 2 I started comedy under duress at 30 thanks to my dad Heta Dawson, who is also a comedian. 3 My son Arie is 13, but he’s like an old man inside. For his friend’s birthday, they caught the ferry to Waiheke and ate mussel linguine! 4 I’m the self-proclaimed reigning champion of dress-ups in my friend group. 5I believe that when I die, instead of going to heaven, I will go to the now-demolished Mercury Plaza and eat sushi with all my loved ones for all eternity. 6 I caught Zika virus in Mexico in 2016 (self-diagnosed, potentially food poisoning). 7 My first…

TV star David Walliams declared Elizabeth Hurley “dreamy” after cosying up to the model during a day out together on mutual friend Elton John’s yacht in France. The pair sparked rumours their long-term friendship may have turned romantic thanks to their onboard flirting, and Liz, 57, only added to the buzz with her heart emojis on the Little Britain star’s gushing post about the day. Divorced David, 51, who was last linked to Aussie actress Suzan Mutesi, is on the hunt for love after reportedly joining celebrity dating app Raya earlier this year.…

Katie Holmes has confessed it will be painful when Suri flies the nest. But the star’s daughter is easing her into the idea with a girls’ getaway – no mums allowed! “Suri’s the most mature 16-year-old in New York right now and has earned Katie’s trust,” says a family friend. “She’s looking forward to spending a few days away.” According to the insider, Katie knows Suri will want to get her own place one day so it’s important for her to have her independence. But the actress does have her concerns. “She’s going to be a nervous wreck!”…

On a show like Celebrity Treasure Island, where famous Kiwi castaways push themselves to their mental and physical limits to win $100,000 for their favourite charity, actor and former Muay Thai fighter Eds Eramiha is a strong contender – literally! The 35-year-old film and TV star, who played the leading role of gang leader Kingi Duncan in the 2021 show Vegas, worked with a trainer to pack on a muscular 25 kilos for the part, and coming into Treasure Island, he is in the best physical shape of his life. “It was a good challenge,” smiles Eds, who is of Nga¯puhi descent. “Before Vegas, I only had six weeks to gain the weight, so my coach had me eating 3500 calories every day. “In the first week, I was spewing,…

Standing ovations are everything at Venice! Here, we reveal who got audiences out of their seats THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN Colin Farrell is getting widespread plaudits for his role in this drama, which is set on a remote Irish island during the civil war of the 1920s. TAR Many are convinced Cate Blanchett is set to take home her third Oscar in this psychological drama about the first-ever female conductor of a major German orchestra. DON’T WORRY DARLING The movie had so much going for it, including a young and talented cast, but critics weren’t impressed, with most agreeing that Harry should stick to singing. WHITE NOISE Talented star Adam Driver appears to be let down in this deadpan comedy after it was met with a very tepid reception, with…

Whoever said you should never mix business with pleasure, or work with your spouse, had clearly never met happily married actors Kip Chapman and Todd Emerson, who are soon to be seen together in an episode of beloved Kiwi detective series The Brokenwood Mysteries. Well known for roles on stage and screen, Todd is popular with local audiences for being Bilkey in Westside, while Kip is a familiar face thanks to starring in Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake and, more recently, playing Selin in the new Amazon Prime series Lord of the Rings, describing it as his biggest job ever. The talented twosome invited Woman’s Day to take a sneak peek at their stunning new home in rustic Warkworth, 40 minutes north of Auckland, in what they term “technically…

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MEXICAN QUINOA & CHICKEN SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 1 cup quinoa • 500g chicken thigh fillets, thickly sliced • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus 2 tbsp extra • 30g taco seasoning mix • 400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed • 400g can corn kernels, drained • 1 tomato, chopped • 1 small red onion, sliced • 1 lemon, juice • ½ avocado, peeled, sliced • ¼ cup coriander leaves • corn chips, to serve 1 Cook quinoa following packet instructions. 2 Coat chicken in combined oil and seasoning mix. 3 In a medium frying pan, heat oil on high. Sauté chicken 6-8 mins, turning until cooked through. 4 In a large serving bowl, toss quinoa together with beans, corn, tomato and onion. Drizzle…

Virgo 24 AUG – 23 SEP Ready to make a difference? Direct your energy and passion into something positive – just don’t expect everyone to follow suit (and don’t blow the budget). If expenses have spiralled of late, a money-making idea might warrant a closer look. STAR TIP If work’s been getting you down, perhaps it’s time to look around? AMY POEHLER The multi-talented comedian turns 51 on 16 September. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Don’t feel guilty about being selective. As Neptune heightens your sensitivity, make an effort to surround yourself with positive people, and immerse yourself in music, art and nature. If you’ve always wanted to sing or dance or paint, give it a go! STAR TIP Before buying new clothes, try some creative mixing and matching.…

Fur real KATE HUDSON Doting doggy parents Kate and fiancé Danny Fujikawa took their tiny puppy out for a coffee run in sunny New York. Luckily, it wasn’t windy as that little fluffball would have blown right away! Cabbage baggage PRINCESS MARY Here’s the ultimate in enviro-conscious fashion – a bag that is entirely made of cabbage, in fact it IS a cabbage! The Denmark royal attended an exhibition opening in Copenhagen and was presented with this prized vegetable! SAM’S ARK SAM NEILL “The older we get, the more we resemble each other. That’s the problem with pets,” joked Jurassic Park star Sam. Handsome and an animal lover, we certainly appreciate you, sir! NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK THE CAMBRIDGES Legoland Windsor celebrated Prince William and his family’s move to…

We woke up this morning to the news that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Her reign spanned 15 prime ministers, starting with Winston Churchill and concluding with Liz Truss, who was appointed by Her Majesty earlier this week. The pictures with Britain’s newest leader showed our ever-dutiful Queen smiling for the cameras at Balmoral Castle, but I couldn’t fail to notice just how frail she looked. She’s been such a constant in our lives – there from a period of post-war austerity, through the Cold War and more recently Brexit. She’s weathered an annus horribilis, personal attacks, family dramas, divorce and death – including the loss of her beloved husband Prince Philip – and she’s done it all with dignity, dedication and devotion. She was an amazing woman, an…

Supermodel Cara Delevingne has been snapped looking erratic and smoking a mystery pipe, prompting fans to wonder whether the 30-year-old is spiralling downwards. “This is really sad to see,” commented one online. The dishevelled model was also seen boarding celebrity friend Jay-Z’s private jet at LA’s Van Nuys Airport before disembarking a short time later, amid rumours her jittery behaviour had seen her thrown off the flight. In 2013, Cara was caught with a suspicious white powder, but in 2015 she claimed, “I’m so far away from drugs that I couldn’t possibly be further away.”…

Celebrity news Rita Wilson was snapped breaking down and wiping away tears as she dined with husband Tom Hanks and their troubled son Chet in Malibu. The tense moment with Chet, 32, who has a famously rocky relationship with his parents, came after a troubling few days for the Hollywood heavyweight couple. Pinocchio star Tom, 66, was caught looking bewildered and frail as he stepped out with Rita, 65, at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off, where they were once again besieged by fans, mirroring the infamous June clash with an overzealous autograph hunter. “It brought back how vulnerable they are each time they go out in public,” says a source. “They’re seriously having to consider a whole new approach to public outings, even hiring more security. Neither of them are willing…

Brave Jane Fonda revealed last week she has begun chemotherapy after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The 84-year-old actress, who just wrapped a movie in Italy, made the announcement on Instagram, adding that it was “a very treatable cancer – 80 per cent of people survive, so I feel very lucky”. Alongside her family, including beloved children Mary, 54, Vanessa, 53, and Troy, 49, one of Jane’s closest allies helping her through is her Grace And Frankie co-star Lily Tomlin, 83. The women have been pragmatic about their age and ailments – often using them for humour – but this is a lot more serious. “Lily’s proven to be more than just a dream co-star for Jane over the past few years, she’s also become a close friend,” says an…

Celebrity news While reviews for this year’s most anticipated film, Don’t Worry Darling, have been less than favourable, it’s not the drama’s plot or performances that have nabbed attention. Instead, the behind-the-scenes drama has overtaken any talk of the movie itself! For months, rumours of in-cast fighting have swirled and reached a crescendo when the film’s director Olivia Wilde and her lead actor – and boyfriend – Harry Styles arrived in Venice for the premiere last week. FEUDING CAST Lead actress Florence Pugh had tongues wagging when she skipped the movie’s press conference, which was attended by the rest of the cast, following widespread rumours she and Olivia butted heads during filming. Whispers of on-set complications began in June when Florence, 26, had nothing but “deafening silence” for Olivia’s glowing…

Move over Ellen – beloved Friends actress Lisa Kudrow’s past is coming back to haunt her after a string of celebrities have come forward with stories of alleged “rude” behaviour by the star. Most shocking of all is The Hills reality show star Spencer Pratt, who branded Lisa, 59, “one of the worst humans I’ve ever come in contact with” in an online post last week. When fellow reality star Bethenny Frankel chimed in with her own uncomfortable encounter, during which Lisa blanked her on the talk show, Spencer, 39, decided to divulge a little more! In 2009 at an NBC party, Spencer attended with his wife, Heidi Montag, when Lisa approached the couple. “Phoebe [the name of Lisa’s character on Friends] approaches, which was a little shocking since nobody…

Wellness Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Have you ever felt there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Between family commitments, career, household tasks and everything in between, there’s some definite truth behind the saying that a woman’s work is never done. Biochemist Dr Libby Weaver coined the term Rushing Woman’s Syndrome a decade ago to describe the physical effects that take place in our bodies as a result of always being on the go. “What’s unfolded for a lot of women is a frantic double shift of work day and night, with very little if any rest,” she explains. “When women do paid work, and household work and childcare, it’s really the equivalent of three jobs.” WHAT IS RUSHING WOMAN’S SYNDROME?…

The easiest way to colour-block is to contrast a multi-coloured piece with accessories. Start with a patterned dress like this one, then enhance the look with a buttery-yellow bag, loafers and more. Pretty pops Street smart Clashing colours of cobalt blue and tangerine are a fun take on the trend. Paired with a balloon-sleeve cardigan, these satin cargo pants can be dressed up or down. Statement sunnies and sneakers keep it cohesive. Pastels plus Another way to block is to wear different shades from the same colour family. This outfit is a blend of purples and pinks, including a metallic pleated skirt and shirred-cuff blouse. Add sophistication to the outfit with a blazer and a crocodile-print handbag. STOCKISTS Amazon amazon.com Boohoo…

Everyday food TAKE-HOME WIGGLY COOKIES MAKES 16 WIGGLY COOKIES PREP + COOK UNDER 45 MINS + REFRIGERATION & COOLING • 250g cold butter, chopped • 1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted • 2½ cups plain flour, sifted ICING • 2½ cups pure icing sugar • 1 tbsp lemon juice, approximately • red, blue, yellow and purple gel food colouring 1 Beat butter and icing sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in sifted flour, in two batches, until combined. 2 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth. Divide dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. 3 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two large oven trays; line with baking…

Seared tuna minute steak Fish is the dish with this low-fuss, big-flavoured meal SERVES 4 Preheat a large non-stick frying pan, chargrill pan or barbecue over a high heat. Season 4 x 150-160g tuna steaks with salt and pepper, drizzling with 2 tbsp olive oil. Cook in batches for 30 seconds on one side and remove from the pan without flipping. If you prefer your tuna well done, cook for 30 seconds each side, then transfer to a plate to rest for 1-2 minutes. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan with 1 clove crushed garlic, 250g red grape tomatoes, 250g yellow grape tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook until tomatoes begin to burst, then add ¹/³ cup roughly chopped pitted kalamata olives, ¼ cup capers (rinsed…

Psychics Q How long will it be before I get a house to rent for me and my animals? Will we be safe? And will I meet a decent future partner? Any insight into this would be greatly appreciated. Good woman MITCHELL SAYS I feel that animals are always drawn to you because your aura shines with a gentle and caring nature. There is an older lady from your mother’s side who is watching over you and keeping your animals safe. I keep hearing her say, “There will be a lot of happiness around you in October.” I feel you’ll be much more settled with where you are living by then. I’m told that the season of autumn next year will be a promising time for meeting a future partner.…