Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 11, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

What an incredible season of Treasure Island! I was delighted by the final three and would’ve been very happy for any of that trio to win, but I was especially stoked for Matty McLean because I knew it meant so much to him. Although until I hung out with him and his adorable dog Otis for our interview, I didn’t realise quite how much the “silly reality show” has completely changed his life, as you’ll read on page 16. Something I forgot to put in the story (oops!) is that Matty had already had a suit fitting for his wedding just before flying to Fiji, so he was worried about losing too much weight. He ended up dropping 5kg on the island and his pants were a little loose, but…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Pop rivals Dua Lipa and Rita Ora have a lot in common – their families are both from Albania, they attended the same performing-arts school in the UK and they’ve taken turns being the face of Adidas. And now Dua is rumoured to be dating Rita’s ex-boyfriend, French filmmaker Romain Gavras! The One Kiss singer was spotted leaving London celebrity haunt Chiltern Firehouse with Romain early one morning last month. “Dua and Romain have been quietly getting to know each other for several months,” a source confirms. “They have been enjoying spending time together.” Dad-of-one Romain, 41, dated Rita, 32, for six months before their split was confirmed in March 2021. Of course, Rita is now happily married to Kiwi filmmaker Taika…

They may have arrived in Summer Bay separately, but Sophie Dillman and Patrick O’Connor are departing as one. In an emotional announcement, the real-life couple, who play Ziggy Astoni and Dean Thompson in Home And Away, have decided to leave the long-running drama. When we catch up with the actors to say goodbye, the weight of their decision has just begun to sink in. Sophie, who joined the show in 2017, reveals she and Patrick found leaving their characters behind “incredibly hard”, but they knew now was the right time. “We have both done everything possible with our characters and it was time to start a new chapter,” says Sophie, 30. “It’s bittersweet and emotional, but we realise how lucky we are to have had such an incredible run.” For…

Real life Despite having very little alpine experience, last November, Auckland sisters Hannah and Sarah Carter climbed 14 of the North Island’s tallest mountains for a good cause. As to how they found themselves clinging for dear life to various rocky cliff faces, they have Jack Keeys to thank – because the 28-year-old has a habit of performing daring feats to help people in need. It all started in 2020, when Paeroa-raised Jack donned gumboots to run the Auckland Marathon, raising money for Melanoma New Zealand and the Rural Support Trust. Then in 2021, he embarked on a 100km barefoot hike to provide shoes for children in need. Keen to continue on his path of good works, Jack decided he wanted to be a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters…

HealthBe well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU MANTRA MEDITATION Whether it’s to reduce anxiety or to increase energy, there’s no denying meditation has become the go-to form of mental self-care. But when it comes to A-list devotees, there’s a certain form of meditation that’s in vogue – silent mantra meditation. With its roots in the Vedic or transcendental meditation, the practice involves the use of a mantra to help calm the mind. Stars like Tom Hanks, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey have all raved about the wonders it’s done for their mental wellbeing. Join the A-list by taking a guided meditation on YouTube. GO WITH YOUR GUT The proof that our guts have a stronghold on our health just keeps getting stronger…

CHEESY TACO PASTA SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 500g spiral pasta • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 red onion, finely diced • 3 garlic cloves, crushed • 500g lean beef mince • 2 tsp dried oregano • 1 tbsp smoked paprika • 8 large tomatoes, finely chopped • 30g taco seasoning mix • 1½ cups grated tasty cheese • ¼ cup finely chopped coriander leaves, plus extra to serve • sour cream, to serve 1 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking water. 2 In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute onion 4 mins. Add garlic, cook 2 mins until fragrant. Add mince and cook 6 mins until browned, breaking up lumps…

I visit you sometimes AMANDA SAYS Snoopy comes through right away and tells me he has passed over. Snoopy knew his mum had to travel for work a lot and that he sometimes had to stay at other family and friends’ places. Snoopy had been with Louise since he was a puppy, and even though he knew she had to go away, he also knew she absolutely adored him. Snoopy loved the times in the park with Louise and when she took him to the beach. He knows Louise has another dog around her at the moment but knows it’s not her pet. Louise looks after her sister’s dog a lot, and this dog, Rocky, knows Snoopy is around because he sees him. Snoopy tells Louise that he does…

All the lovers Sydney’s WorldPride event kicked off with a bang as pop sensations Kylie and Dannii Minogue headlined alongside Jessica Mauboy (right). Global appeal Just like many royals before them, Prince Frederik and Princess Mary visited India’s majestic Taj Mahal. What a honey! Environmentalist Angelina Jolie had children buzzing with excitement as she co-hosted a session for a Bee School in Paris. Green with envy Euphoria star Zendaya looked sensational in vintage Versace on her first red-carpet appearance of this year at the 54th NAACP Image Awards. Marvellous Matatini The Casketeers stars Kaiora and Francis Tipene posed at Te Matatini, where Francis was one of the MCs. “It’s intense but wonderful,” he says.…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Even Hollywood megastars can’t get away with ignoring dress codes – as Oscar winner Russell Crowe recently found out! The 58-year-old and his girlfriend Britney Theriot, 31, were turned away from Melbourne restaurant Mr Miyagi after they rocked up in exercise gear following a tennis session. “We treat everyone the same,” the eatery said in a statement. “It doesn’t matter who you are or if you are Russell Crowe. We’ve got a dress code that we push across every level.” But the venue later had a change of heart, posting a sign outside, “Dress smart casual. Unless you’re Russell Crowe, then wear whatevs.”…

Celebrity news After a romantic chance meeting in Paris, Cher and her new lover Alexander Edwards have moved extremely fast. Friends say the pop icon is so smitten with her 36-year-old toyboy that she’s secretly planning a quickie Vegas wedding – and now the family is facing shock reports that she’s considering cutting her disapproving sons out of her $540 million will. Those around the legendary 76-year-old singer say she is utterly convinced the music producer is the man she wants to spend the rest of her life with, and she’s seeing red over the fact her sons Chaz Bono, 53, and Elijah Blue Allman, 46, have not supported the relationship. “Cher is furious that Chaz and Elijah are against her marriage,” a source tellsWoman’s Day. “She’s blaming them for…

Tim Minchin is apologetic about looking nice for his Zoom interview. “I’m a bit over-engineered,” the Aussie star says. “I’ve got my ring light, my makeup and everything because I’ve been making videos for Netflix. Maybe I can slouch a bit?” You might think someone as ridiculously successful as Tim – who wrote the songs for Matilda The Musical, played a rock star in Californication and sells out arenas with his musical comedy shows – wouldn’t give a second thought to how he looks. But he does, admitting he’s riddled with self-doubt. “I doubt myself constantly and almost dysfunctionally,” he explains. “You can only make the stuff I’ve made if you doubt yourself so much that you’re pedalling very hard to prove yourself all the time.” We’re chatting to Tim…

Even if you’re a doting pet owner, you probably won’t know much about what happens behind the scenes at your local vet surgery when your beloved companion goes in for care. But a new book, Tales Of A Vet Nurse, goes beyond the public reception areas to explore the highs and lows of working in an animal hospital, where the unexpected can happen at any moment. Written by Jade Pengelly, who works in a senior position in a Christchurch practice, her memoir is filled with illuminating anecdotes and insights from her service to animals in New Zealand and the UK over the past decade. Jade, 30, recently moved to Canterbury after a two-year period of teaching vet-nurse students at Wintec in Hamilton, sharing the knowledge she’d acquired from working in…

Puzzles WIN! A SHARE OF $2000 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS1. Entice Lulu ready in the middle (4)4. Alien appears in cosmic make-up (8)8. Piles pins on side, initially (6)9. Cheops rebuilt for long periods of time (6)10. Not cured again, soundly beaten (8)12. Me turning up with mother and girl (4)13. Mr Tasman sounds qualified (4)15. Trouble with a hairstyle (3)16. Person from Copenhagen turns up in Grenada (4)17. Brave person gives ring to her (4)19. Ivy taint terrible during Christmas period (8)21. Sign of disgrace when Magi turn up on street (6)22. Shellfish? My, it’s unpleasantly moist! (6)23. Shape of new pathogen (8)24. Learn, don’t start to make money (4) DOWN2. Speak, entirely (5)3. Leave out former clue (across/down) (7)4. Because small lettuce (3)5. It pulls a water skier…

Beauty Okay, what is hair cycling exactly? The viral phenomenon known as “hair cycling” is similar to skin cycling in that it applies rest days to your routine that allow your mane to repair itself after certain products. For example, instead of using strong clarifying shampoos or deeply hydrating hair masks each time you wash your locks, you space them out throughout the week or month (duration will vary depending on the state of your hair) to give your tresses time to rest and recharge. Focused on allowing your natural hair oils to work optimally, the overall goal of hair cycling is to not over-strip or over-cleanse the hair, keeping it at its healthy best. What are the benefits of hair cycling? As hair cycling looks to improve the health…

BAKED RICOTTA CHEESECAKE SERVES 10 PREP 30 MINS + CHILLING COOK 55 MINS • 1½ cups self-raising flour • 125g butter, chilled, chopped • ½ cup caster sugar • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 1 tbsp milk • icing sugar, chargrilled mandarins (see Tip) and chocolate curls, to serve FILLING • 500g ricotta • 250g cream cheese, softened • ½ cup caster sugar • 2 eggs • 100g dark chocolate,  finely chopped • grated zest 2 mandarins 1 Pulse flour, butter, sugar and cinnamon together until fine crumbs form. Add egg and milk. Pulse until dough comes together. On a floured surface, knead until smooth. Divide into 3. Wrap in plastic wrap, chill 30 mins. 2 Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease and line a 20cm…

PREP & SAVE! Putting together school lunchboxes can be a repetitive task. Mum-of-two Amanda talks tips and tricks for preparing your kid’s lunches BULK BUY Avoid buying snacks such as biscuits or popcorn in mini packets – buy them in the big bulk bags. I either put them in an airtight container or use a pantry clip to seal the freshness in for longer. STASH SNACKS IN THE FREEZER I keep pizza wheels and little spinach and ricotta rolls in the freezer. I can easily heat them up, so there’s always something good and wholesome ready to go. RECYCLE THE BIRTHDAY PARTY BAG I let my kids have one or two treats, then set them aside in the pantry. I put those treats in the lunchbox over the next couple…

Stars Pisces 20 FEB – 20 MAR At least life isn’t boring! Tensions might boil over, but thanks to the full moon, emotions will be hard to contain. Luckily, getting things off your chest should feel therapeutic, and by the weekend, look out world! STAR TIP If you’re mulling over a big purchase, don’t get carried away by emotion. JODIE COMER The British actress, who turns 30 on 11 March, shows traits of a classic Pisces – imaginative, hard-working. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 As Mercury speeds through the sky, the pace will increase. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, be selective about what you take on and start delegating. Passions will be running high by the weekend, so do something that makes your heart sing. You deserve it!…

EVENT MADE BY MĀORI: A DAY AT THE MOVIES On Sunday 12 March, Silky Otter cinemas across the country are playing a selection of iconic Māori-made movies with 100% of ticket sales donated to communities devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle. From Boy to Cousins and a few Disney reo Māori flicks, there’s fun for the whole family while supporting a great cause. Visit silkyotter.co.nz to book tickets or to donate. TICKETS ON SALE NOW BOOK WEYWARD by Emilia Hart This novel weaves together the stories of three Weyward women, stretching across five centuries. Though they live in vastly different worlds, the problems that haunt them are the same and it is the power that passes from generation to generation that will save them. OUT NOW (HARPERCOLLINS, $35) MUSIC ENDLESS…

SEALED IT WITH A KISS It turns out Jamie Lee Curtis was the last person to think she was going to take home the Best Supporting Actress gong, which led to her planting a big kiss on her Everything co-star Michelle Yeoh. WHOOPS! Jessica Chastain tripped up the stairs while accepting an award for her work in the TV drama George & Tammy. Thankfully, she was offered a helping hand. AUBREY COPS A RIBBING Speculation as to what prompted White Lotus star Aubrey Plaza to mutter “Jesus Christ” on stage ramped up after it was revealed the actress may have accidentally been knocked in the side by a co-star’s elbow.…

HOT OFF THE PRESS It’s a possible fairy-tale romance, but for Terri Irwin, there was always going to be one thing that stopped the 58-year-old from dating John Travolta – his staunch involvement in the Church of Scientology. “She and John have a spark, but Scientology was always a roadblock,” a source tells Woman’s Day. However, now whispers are circulating that the Grease star may sensationally be preparing to walk away from a religion he’s been entrenched in since 1975. “Ever since he lost his wife Kelly Preston, and his dear friends Olivia Newton-John and Kirstie Alley, he’s re-evaluating his life,” says our insider. “Terri could be the one to finally convince him to leave the church.”…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Her legal battle with grandmother Priscilla Presley is raging behind the scenes, but Riley Keough was the picture of professionalism as she walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her Prime Video series Daisy Jones And The Six. The 33-year-old actress is reportedly not speaking to the Presley matriarch as they get set to tussle in court over her late mother Lisa Marie’s estate, with the first hearing slated for 13 April. However, a source insists the actress “isn’t looking for a war” with Priscilla. Elvis star Austin Butler has praised Riley for pressing on with her publicity commitments, despite the turmoil and legal dramas she’s endured since Lisa Marie’s death in January. “She’s such a strong woman, and I’m just endlessly impressed…

Reality bites Welcoming Woman’s Day into his stylish inner-city Auckland apartment with a broad smile and an aura of confidence, Matty McLean seems like a very different person to the one we chatted to in Fiji just before he began filming Treasure Island: Fans V Faves. For a start, the Breakfast presenter, 36, is now a married man, having shared his wedding with realtor Ryan Teece, 31, in these very pages early in the new year. “There’s something really beautiful with the peace that comes from knowing you’ve found someone who loves you unconditionally and wants to spend the rest of their lives with you,” he grins. But the main reason for his self-assured new vibe, says Matty, is the fact he’s finally won Treasure Island, a series he’s fantasised…

Celebrity news Her proud fiancé Johnny McDaid was in the audience cheering his wife-to-be on as she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But the 46-year-old Snow Patrol rocker was nowhere to be seen as Courteney cooked up a storm – and some serious chemistry! – with Michelin-starred chef-turned-TikTok star Kevin Lee, 35, last week. “I see sparks,” commented one fan of the pair, who posted a video of themselves whipping up a scrumptious steak dinner on social media. “He’s flirty… but a subtle flirty… interesting,” added another. But one cheeky fan thought there was a lot more than cooking in the kitchen. “They doin’ it,” they remarked.…

Exclusive One scar runs from elbow to elbow across Nick Nash’s chest, a line that’s already fading. The other is an even scarier battle scar – running from hip to hip, the uneven trail looks like a cruel, crooked smile. It’s a far cry from the toned, taut stomach the award-winning drag artist – better known as Kita Mean, the inaugural champion of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under in 2021 – aspired to, but at least his mental scars are starting to heal. Nick, 36, suffered complications from skin-removal surgery in Thailand, where the operation was far cheaper than having it done in New Zealand. However, he is now facing more corrective surgery, months of lost work and bills that add up to more than what it would’ve cost to…

Things have changed for Milly Alcock since the first season of Upright, when she was a relatively unknown teenager. Now, as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the Game Of Thrones spin-off House Of The Dragon, her face has been on billboards all over the world. In just over a month, she gained more than a million followers on Instagram. “It feels kind of fake,” confesses Milly, 22. “None of it feels real. I’m not fully adjusted to the fact that many people are looking at the things I post.” The Sydney-born celeb is still in disbelief “that this kind of attention or scale of a show would ever happen to me”. Milly was still in high school when she was cast in road-trip series Upright and didn’t have a driver’s licence at…

Beautician Olga Tsvyk thought her client was visiting for a routine, at-home beauty treatment. She never expected to wake up in a hospital bed to discover she’d been the victim of an attempted murder. Viktoria Nasyrova requested she visit Olga at her New York home for an “eyelash emergency” touch-up in August 2016. But the appointment turned deadly when Nasyrova offered Olga a slice of cheesecake she’d brought with her as a thank you. Olga, then 35, soon began to feel sick and drowsy. Her last memory was seeing Nasyrova roam around the room before she passed out as a result of consuming the sedative-laced cheesecake. “She wanted to kill me,” Olga later told the media. “I’m not God and I’m not a judge. But she deserves to be in…

Black blazers This wardrobe essential comes in many shapes and styles. Keep it simple and structured to get the most out of your black blazer. A simple alteration to sleeve length or the centre back seam will make all the difference to getting the perfect fit just for you. Business class Get ready for work with a bold block-colour blouse tucked into a simple pair of high-waisted trousers for a flattering silhouette. Pair with embellished loafers and a work-friendly handbag to keep it on-trend. Casually cool Even when you’re keeping it casual, adding a black blazer over jeans just works. Channel your inner green goddess with a slinky camisole and flatform strappy sandals in this oh-so-fresh hue. Elevated style When you’ve got to make an impression, layer a black blazer…

SESAME PORK PATTIES WITH NOODLES SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 500g pork mince • 1 onion, finely grated • ¼ cup sesame seeds • 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil • 100g dried rice vermicelli noodles • 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks • 1 zucchini, cut into matchsticks • ½ cup mint leaves, shredded • ½ cup sweet chilli sauce 1 Combine mince and onion in a bowl. Place sesame seeds on a plate. Shape pork mixture into 12 patties. Press each patty into sesame seeds to lightly coat. 2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat. Cook patties, in batches, for 2 mins each side or until golden and cooked. Transfer to a heat-proof plate. 3 Meanwhile, soak noodles in boiling water…

Psychics Q At 50, I have not had any luck with men to date but would like a companion in my life and to travel. What’s in store for the next 12 months? Hays MITCHELL SAYS An older lady in Spirit from your mother’s side tells me you have a generous heart and wonderful personality. I feel you’ll have an opportunity to travel and be more social over the coming year. I can see you meeting new people and being introduced to a lovely man when you least expect it. I’m picking up that he works with his hands, and the initials “M” or “N” are connected to his name or important to him in some way. When he comes into your life, what starts out as a friendship will…

CLOWN TOWN! DAVID ARQUETTE It was a Scream when funny guy David showed up to host the Healthy Humor benefit in LA dressed as a clown, proving he still nose how to throw a party! ROYAL RIVALRY PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES On your marks, get set, go! Kate had Wills in a spin when she thrashed him in a 45-minute stationary bike challenge at a leisure centre in Wales. Taking the plunge ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD It’s all fun and games until the energy drink wears off! Perhaps Alex was improvising for his role in Infinity Pool and forgot there was no pool at the Berlin premiere? QUICK CHANGE GIGI HADID From a leather biker jacket to knitted opera gloves, the model showed off six outfits in one day while promoting…