Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 6, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

We’ve got weddings on the brain here at Woman’s Day, with More FM radio star Paul “Flynny” Flynn introducing us to his fabulous fiancée Jo on page 16 – and revealing that the first time he met her, it was at the altar, where she was the bride and he was the celebrant! Then on page 22, we’ve got Commonwealth Games gold medallist Rebecca Petch’s picture-perfect Lake Karapiro nuptials. And further back, on page 40, there’s the most moving real-life story that involves a wedding that was planned in just two weeks! Meanwhile, by the time you read this, all going to plan, I’ll also be a married man, having tied the knot in front of much of the magazine team at an Auckland pub. I’ve still got my fingers…

HOT OFF THE PRESS A15-year feud over money is reportedly the reason behind Guy Pearce’s recent public attacks on fellow Aussie star Cate Blanchett. In 2008, Guy was said to be fuming about earning less than Cate in a Melbourne Theatre Company production of Poor Boy. He also turned down a Sydney run of the play, declaring in 2009, “Ms Blanchett’s fantastic, absolutely, but I’ve got to make a living. Unless she wants to pay me what she earns. If she does, it’ll be the most the company ever paid an actor, I guarantee.” And it seems the resentment has been simmering ever since. Fans became convinced the stars were feuding when Guy, 55, tweeted “Fascinating choice,” after Cate won Best Actress at the Critics Choice Awards for Tár earlier…

Special tribute The terrible tragedy of Lisa Marie Presley’s recent passing has revealed a surprising and joyous ray of hope for the devastated Presley family. Arriving on a private jet in Memphis ahead of her mother’s funeral at Graceland, 33-year-old Riley Keough was spotted holding a baby as she descended the stairs on a gloomy Tennessee day. Hours later, her husband, Aussie stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen, confirmed during a eulogy he read on behalf of Riley that the couple had welcomed a child – Lisa Marie’s granddaughter. GUIDING LIGHT “Thank you for showing me love is the only thing that matters in this life,” Ben said, reading a letter written by his distraught wife. “I hope I can love my daughter the way you loved me, the way you loved my…

With its extreme physical challenges and constant strategising, Treasure Island: Fans V Faves is sure to be a rough ride for contestants, but it likely won’t be the hardest thing Anna Thomas has ever faced. “I struggled with an eating disorder for eight years,” the Auckland personal trainer tells Woman’s Day. “It’s a really silent, isolating disease, with so much shame, but I came out of that and it’s been a massive triumph.” Anna, 28, doesn’t remember what triggered the disorder. “It’s such a complex thing,” she says. “It evolved and slowly progressed. It wasn’t just one thing [like bulimia or anorexia], but a complete disconnect from healthy eating. Food was my enemy but also my best friend. “It sounds stupid talking about it now, but it felt like that…

Actress Jen Van Epps spent years in Hollywood struggling to make her dreams of movie stardom a reality. But it wasn’t until she moved halfway across the world, to Auckland, that the 42-year-old finally got her chance – and now she’s a US box-office hit, appearing opposite Girls star Allison Williams in the Kiwishot horror movie M3gan. After growing up in California, Jen moved to Aotearoa with her husband and daughter in 2018, at an emotional and career low point. “Acting had taken a backseat,” recalls the One Lane Bridge, Cowboy Bebop and Power Rangers star. “I felt strangely unmotivated, even though acting was what I really wanted to do. I know now a lot of that was actually fear and self-loathing. “My anxiety got so bad, I started having…

After weeks of coming close but never quite managing a win, Jenny Heath and Dylan Adams were starting to worry. “Imagine if we went the whole way through The Block and didn’t win a room,” says apprentice carpenter Jenny, 25. “That would be so embarrassing.” Fortunately, just as they were losing hope and the show was coming to an end, the engaged pair from Queensland took out first place in a tricky Hallway Week. Jenny continues, “We thought we were out of the running again because we hadn’t finished everything, but then we heard other teams were in the same boat. You can see how excited I was to win when I ran up and hugged Scotty Cam. It showed us we can do it… so now we…

WIN! A SHARE OF $2000 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 8. Moral after I’m unethical (7)9. Language of one on female deer (5)10. Evidence of soft roof (5)11. More irate about earring (7)12. Call to buy a round of drinks (5)13. Turns around West on parts of feet (6) 16. Dads to again be in dispute (2,4)18. Throw out reject without right (5) 22. Recover new miracle (7)24. Nurse’s heartless career (5)25. Pig on southern shiraz (5)26. Respect flying ghost (7) DOWN 1. Cold at a pinch? (5)2. So moth flies about flat (6)3. Paid sportsperson found it’s deep (8)4. First big leak is gloomy (5)5. Some shaggy bird (4)6. Egg on in site, we hear (6) 7. Deviate as GI turns in dress (7)14. Criminal to give word of welcome…

Adding the look of extra volume to thin hair – without weighing it down – is all about creating the illusion of thickness, even if the real thing is hard to come by. This can be achieved in a variety of ways, including great product choices, a few cheeky hair hacks and professional intervention. Get the combo right You might think the key to thicker-looking hair is as easy as swapping to a volume-boosting shampoo, but if you’re using the wrong conditioner or too much, it can weigh hair down and make it appear thinner. (1) Bumble and Bumble Thickening Volume Shampoo, $51, is a lightweight product that reduces frizz and adds volume to fine hair, while (2) Everblue Volume & Shine Shampoo, $9.50, and Conditioner, $9.50, are designed for…

Everyday foodTHRIFTY CHEF SPECIAL CHICKEN MEATBALL & PITA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 4 Lebanese bread rounds • 8 chicken sausages • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 red onion, sliced • 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced • 2 oranges, segmented • 1 tbsp orange juice • 1 tbsp olive oil • 50g feta • 1 tbsp za’atar • finely grated zest 1 lemon 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Cut bread into wedges. Arrange on an oven tray, spray with oil and season. Bake 10 mins or until golden. 2 Meanwhile, squeeze sausages from casings and roll meat into balls. In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Cook meatballs, turning, for 6-7 mins or until cooked through. Remove from frying pan. 3 In a…

Mystery solved AMANDA SAYS Rocky tells me he’s still living and shows me that the top of his feet often get very itchy. I feel it’s because of the environment and not due to the food he’s eating. Rocky says his mum Michelle always cooks for him – he’s very lucky. He says he often goes in the car for short drives to his nan’s place and it’s a farm, where he loves to run and play in the water in the dam. They’re not going to nan’s farm for a while as it’s too hot and there are a lot of snakes there at the moment, he says. Rocky brings through Eddie, Michelle’s dog who has passed over, and he’s with Michelle’s dad, a lovely man who has…

Kylie Jenner certainly turned heads at the Schiaparelli show during Paris Fashion Week! The reality star, 25, posed up a storm in a black velvet dress with an unmissable life-sized fake lion’s head sewn onto the front of it. The jaw-dropping gown was one of the French fashion house’s Inferno Couture line, which features the heads of various big cats and wolves. And Schiaparelli pulled out all the stops for the show – supermodels Irina Shayk, 37, Shalom Harlow, 49, and Naomi Campbell, 52, were among the stars who strutted down the catwalk sporting their own animal spirits. But the dresses weren’t exactly a roaring success – Nigerian photographer Misan Harriman, who previously shot the cover of British Vogue, tweeted, “Dear fashion industry, this is not the way…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Aussie actress Kate Ritchie’s T-shirt said it all as she enjoyed a coffee run with a mystery man in Sydney’s Bondi on 21 January. The star – who’s been single since splitting from boyfriend John Bell in 2021 after a year together – revealed she’s “doing well” and “excited” to return to her radio show in the coming weeks following a stint in rehab. The 44-year-old former Home And Away star announced in December she was “getting the help I need from professionals” after developing a “reliance on alcohol”. The news came after Kate was suspended from driving for three months following a drink-driving incident in August. Her radio co-host Joel Creasey has confirmed Kate’s “feeling great” and ready to get back to work. “I haven’t…

Cover story With just three months to go until the most important day of King Charles III’s life, all thoughts are focused on Coronation Day, but aside from which superstar acts are set to play, the biggest headache of all is coming in the form of his youngest son, the Duke of Sussex. Woman’s Day understands that Charles’ advisors are warning against putting Prince Harry, 38, front and centre at both the Westminster Abbey service and Buckingham Palace balcony appearance given recent events – and while the King is “inclined to agree”, he is “thinking like a father first”. For Harry’s part, we’re told he wants to stand with his father and brother at the historic event on 6 May, but he’s demanding a wide-ranging public apology from his family…

Olympic cyclist Rebecca Petch only managed to snatch four hours of shut-eye the night before her wedding to long-term partner Jarrod Browning. “I was too excited to sleep!” the BMX champion-turned-track cyclist confesses to Woman’s Day. “But then when I woke up, I felt pretty relaxed. I was surrounded by my amazing bridesmaids. It was so special to have them all there. Whatever I needed, they helped with.” Rebecca’s bridal party included her maid of honour, BMX star Baylee Luttrell, along with close friend Emma O’Keeffe, sister-in-law Emma Bethell and cousin Hayley Smith. The women spent the morning at an Airbnb, lounging in specially made matching dressing gowns, chatting, getting their hair and makeup done, and toasting the occasion with a glass of sparkling rosé. For spouting specialist Jarrod, 26,…

TIFFANY & CYNTHIA Aunt and niece, Western Australia “These ladies have one of the closest bonds of all the teams. They seem quiet and unassuming, and they sometimes struggle in physical challenges with their slight builds, but they’re extremely driven and can find inspiration when they need it. Homesickness and missing their loved ones can sometimes affect them, but determination always gets them through. HEATH & TONI Husband and wife, Victoria “They work really well together and have fought from being at the back of the pack to place up near the front several times. They’re very positive, and good at communicating with other teams and building relationships. Their weakness is that they can let the emotion of the race get the better of them. Also, being so friendly to…

TINDER SWINDLER? Hi Jay-Jay, A couple of weeks ago, I discovered my partner of 17 months had joined Tinder. I found this out two days before we were due to go on a cruise. We ended up going on the ship and I pretended it didn’t happen, so I could cope and have a good time. Now we are home, I’m having to deal with it all. I feel anxious and sick a lot of the time. He tells me he was only on there looking – or “perving”, as he calls it. He said he had no intention of talking with or meeting anyone. I find that almost impossible to believe. He says he loves me and I mean everything to him. Should I believe him? Should I trust…

Everyday foodTHRIFTY CHEF SPECIAL FALAFEL WRAPS MAKES 6 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 20 MINS • 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed • 250g frozen broad beans, thawed, peeled • ¼ cup plain flour • ¼ cup parsley leaves • ¼ cup mint leaves • 6 green onions, thinly sliced • 1 egg • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • oil, for deep-frying • ¾ cup baba ganoush • 1 bunch rocket leaves • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced • 6 Lebanese bread rounds 1 Put chickpeas, beans, flour, parsley, mint, onion, egg, garlic and spices in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Put mixture in a bowl. Chill, covered, for at least 1 hour.…

LEMON CURD BISCUITS These tasty treats are low in cost but big in flavour! MAKES 30 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line two oven trays with baking paper. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 250g softened, chopped unsalted butter and ½ cup sifted icing sugar, until light and fluffy. Sift 2 cups plain flour and ½ cup custard powder together, then gently fold into creamed mixture until combined. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Arrange 3cm apart on trays. Flatten lightly with the back of a spoon (lightly dusted in flour). Press a deep thumbprint into the centre of each biscuit. Bake for 12-15 mins or until golden. Cool on tray for 5 mins and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Using ²/³…

Aquarius 21 JAN – 19 FEB Your social sector is pumping, and thanks to Jupiter, parties and local events should be loads of fun – you might even host your own soiree! But be warned, get-togethers may be bigger than expected, so call in some help – and watch those drinks. STAR TIP Some new walking shoes or exercise equipment might come in handy. ISLA FISHER The Aussie actress, who turns 47 on 3 February, is always the life of the party. A classic Aquarius! Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Delays may feel frustrating, but what a great opportunity to reconnect with loved ones – and to reassess where you’re headed. Now is your chance to revisit the basics – fly a kite, hire a boat or…

MOVIE WE ARE STILL HERE Exploring the impacts and generational trauma of colonialism, this film is a patchwork of eight stories that span centuries. Created by indigenous artists from across Aotearoa and Australia, the stunning piece was made to mark the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s arrival on our motu in 2020. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK REALLY GOOD, ACTUALLY by Monica Heisey Inspired by her own divorce in her twenties, the Canadian comedian’s novel is a humorous look at one woman’s attempts to outrun her feelings. Chaotic, heart-wrenching and full of laugh-out-loud moments, it’s already one of our favourite books of the year. ON SALE WEDNESDAY (HARPERCOLLINS, $32.99) EVENT THE FRANK BURKITT BAND For the first time in three years (thanks, COVID!), British musicians Frank Burkitt and Kara Filbey have…

Loyalty clearly pays in the Trump family, with late socialite Ivana leaving her $1.6 million Miami Beach apartment and her precious pooch Tiger to her children’s former nanny Dorothy Curry. Ivana’s son Eric, 39, previously said he considered Dorothy, who worked for the famous clan for decades, to be his “second mother”. “She’s raised me since I was a baby and we are incredibly close – inseparable. I love her immensely. She’s a big and very important part of our family.” So too clearly was Ivana’s ex-husband, the late Rossano Rubicondi. Ivana, who passed away in July last year, aged 73, unsuccessfully tried to leave part of her $52 million estate to her former husband, but he died before her in 2021. The socialite’s second – and most famous husband…

Exclusive There aren’t many men who can claim to have married their wife to another man. But when More FM presenter Paul “Flynny” Flynn ties the knot with his stunning fiancée Jo Whitaker in May, he will be among the few that can say he’s done just that. Because Flynny, who is also a marriage celebrant, was the man who conducted his fiancée’s nuptials when she married her former husband back in 2014! The surreal yarn is slightly different to the edited version Flynny shared with More FM listeners – he claimed to have met Jo, 41, “out and about” at a pub. However, after popping the question, he ’fesses up to Woman’s Day, “The first time we met was actually when I was Jo’s celebrant!” Back then, the 43-year-old…

Reality bites When Mike King spectacularly eliminated himself from Celebrity Treasure Island last year, he accidentally threw his daughter and fellow contestant Alex under the bus, exposing her alliances and reducing her to tears. “I was furious,” the 25-year-old former Mai FM radio presenter recalls. “In his mind, it was a throwaway line, but it was the downfall of my game and him leaving really brought up so many inner traumas for me. “As a kid, growing up, I was privileged to have everything I needed, but it came at a cost – my dad was always working to put bread and butter on the table. I’m so grateful for that, but I never really got to spend time with dad. He was too busy for my birthdays and netball…

Tired of the mounting backlash from viewers, The Block Australia’s Omar Slaimankhel and Ozman “Oz” Abu Malik fled to Indonesia for some R&R ahead of this Sunday’s hotly anticipated auction. The Sydney-based best mates quietly snuck out of Australia, with a well-placed insider confirming to Woman’s Day they “have flown to Bali for two weeks for a holiday” but would return in time for the Three reality show’s big finale. Omar and Oz, both 30, have been at the centre of several controversies ever since the show began airing, resulting in fans and fellow Blockheads cruelly labelling them “cheaters” and “dodgy dealers”. Passengers on the same flight as the boys overheard them saying they wanted to escape as they were “getting hammered on the show” and that it was “only…

LifeBe well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Eight years ago, Jessica Hickman landed what she thought was her dream job, moving cities to start a well-paid gig in a male-dominated industry. What Jessica didn’t know was that she was about to experience something that affects at least 20% of Kiwi employees at some point during their careers. We often associate bullying with the schoolyard, but it’s also common in the workforce. “When I hit burnout from working in a toxic environment, I realised that we were in a global leadership crisis,” says Jessica, who went on to start Bullyology, an organisation that is dedicated to stopping bullying, whether it’s in the office, schools or online. “After suffering extensive bullying in the workplace and reporting…

1 BACK OFF THE BARISTA Takeaway coffee costs around $5 a cup these days. Brew one at home and you’re saving around $25-30 a week. That adds up to around $1500 a year. 2 TAKEAWAY AT THE END OF THE DAY Ready-made sandwiches, salads and other meals often get marked down toward the end of the day as cafés try to sell them before they close – swoop in and save! 3 REPLACE YOUR BULBS WITH LEDs LEDs use about 75% less energy than halogen light bulbs and cost around $4 a year to run in the average home, saving $253 a year if you replace all your bulbs. 4 PLAN YOUR MEALS Write a list of what you’ll need, rather than…

Everyday foodTHRIFTY CHEF SPECIAL PORK & GINGER GYOZA MAKES 30 PREP 25 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 350g pork mince • 3 green onions, finely sliced, plus extra to serve • 2cm ginger, grated • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • 1 tbsp soy sauce, plus extra to serve • 2 tsp sesame oil • 275g pack gow gee wrappers • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1/3 cup water • finely chopped chilli, to serve 1 In a large bowl, combine pork, onion, ginger, garlic, soy and sesame oil. Season. 2 Working in batches, lay the wrappers on a clean, flat surface. Place level tablespoons of the mince mixture in the centre of each. Brush edges of wrapper with water, then fold over to form a semicircle and enclose filling.…

Psychics Q The day before my birthday, I took this photo of my dog chasing seagulls. I didn’t notice the face in the clouds at the time. My mother passed away in 2019. Please tell her we all miss her and love her. Is she happy and out of discomfort now? Angela MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful mother is coming through from Spirit with so much love for you all – but especially for your father. She tells me he’s her soulmate and thanks you for the roses. Your mum is sitting in a beautiful garden of flowers and tells me she’s happy and at peace – all her discomfort has completely gone now. Your mum knows how much you love and miss her and hears you talking to her often.…

Seven Sharp 7PM MONDAY, TVNZ 1 World news may still be gloomy, but Hilary Barry and Jeremy Wells are back from their summer holidays to remind us that there is still lots of good to celebrate. There is no issue too big or small for the Seven Sharp team to tackle and they always highlight the characters that make New Zealand unique. The Estate FRIDAY, PRIME VIDEO Anna Faris and Toni Collette play sisters struggling to keep their family business afloat. With nowhere left to turn, their prayers are answered when they find out their wealthy aunt is about to die. They race to her bedside to try to curry favour before she passes, only to discover their cousins have the same idea. This is an outlandish story of four…

A real Transformer! SHIA LABEOUF You’ve got to give it to ol’ Shia – he looks pretty darn good all dolled up on set in his fancy costume for Francis Ford Coppola’s new epic Megalopolis, which is now filming in Atlanta. Getting snappy SELMA BLAIR The Cruel Intentions star turned the tables on photographers when she pointed her tiny but powerful camera at them in LA. Gotcha! In the bag! DAVID BECKHAM We need to know what exactly Becks is carting around in these luxury bags... With ones for business, travel and casual, the former soccer star seems to have the perfect tote for any occasion! Wake up, Baz! DAME ANNA WINTOUR & BAZ LUHRMANN Sitting in the front row at Paris Fashion Week with the magazine maven is quite…