Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 27, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

When former All Blacks and Crusaders prop Campbell Johnstone publicly stepped out of the closet on Seven Sharp back in January, he told Hilary Barry, “If I can be the first All Black that comes out as gay, and take away the pressure and the stigma surrounding that whole issue, then it can actually help other people.” It was a beautiful moment for rugby and for Aotearoa, showing just how far we’ve come. As Grant Robertson, our (openly gay) Minister for Sport and Recreation, said, “It’s important to create an inclusive environment in sport at all levels and that starts at the top. In the Black Ferns, we’ve had role models for the rainbow community for some time and now, with the All Blacks, another barrier has been broken.” Campbell…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Are Delta Goodrem and longtime boyfriend Matt Copley enjoying a romantic honeymoon in the historic city of Prague? The first clue that the singer, 38, and her musician partner, 36, might have secretly tied the knot came when sources revealed to Woman’s Day that they were travelling together “under Matt’s name” while flying to Europe. Indeed, the beaming couple were spotted being greeted at Sydney Airport by a luggage handler with a “Copley” name sign, adding yet more fuel to the rumours. But the final piece of the puzzle came via the loved-up pair’s latest Instagram post, which saw them proudly showing off matching gold bands while sightseeing in the Czech capital – with hopeful fans proclaiming them to be wedding bands and even spotting a…

Exclusive It’s a moment that Campbell Johnstone once thought he’d never be able to experience – down on one knee, proposing to the love of his life, Ben Thomson, as a rainbow of hot-air balloons rises slowly against the dawn sky. As an All Black and a closeted gay man, such a magical moment seemed impossible for so long. But after publicly coming out earlier this year, Campbell, 43, is finally living his best authentic life – and as he tells Woman’s Day just hours after his proposal, he’s never felt so content. “I couldn’t be happier right now,” he says, turning to Ben and smiling. “It’s been such an incredible and crazy year! It’s a good way to celebrate.” Life has certainly been a whirlwind since Campbell – who…

Celebrity news The Chase star Mark Labbett and his girlfriend Hayley Palmer have sealed their love with a romantic trip to Los Angeles. “Living the Hollywood dream!” the quiz champ gushed on Instagram alongside a sweet snap of him and his love lapping up life in Tinseltown. “This is our first holiday!” Hayley excitedly tells Woman’s Day in an exclusive chat. While they were both in California on business too, the TV presenter says the pair – who have been together for a couple of months – have set aside plenty of time for romance. “Mark and I have both been working and filming, but we’ve been able to make the most of our time together,” she reveals. “This is the first time we’ve been able to do more than…

Shonee Bowtell knows exactly what her season of The Bachelorette Australia would be like if she were offered the chance to star in the dating show. “That would be so chaotic,” she laughs. “Because I’m so friendly and perhaps flirtatious, the guys would be like, ‘Oh, she’s definitely into me,’ and then they’d come to the rose ceremony and I’d drop them like a hot potato!” Shonee hasn’t been offered The Bachelorette just yet, but she’s “definitely open” to doing more TV. The 31-year-old from Noosa, Queensland, has now been on Australian Survivor a record three times – and fans can’t get enough of her. “I get so many DMs,” she says. “I’m just like, ‘You guys are so sweet!’” Shonee has been dubbed the queen of Heroes V Villains…

Vest chic A knitted vest is a key layering piece for winter. This preppy collegiate favourite can be worn loose-fitting or snug. Layer it over cotton shirts and under blazers or coats for a cohesive ensemble that also keeps you toasty warm. Cardigan cool Brighten your winter wardrobe with a bold-coloured cardigan. Look for a versatile waist-length style that gives you more wearable opportunities. Pair with dresses or skirts, or layer over slim-fit knits or oversized tops. Turtleneck style A slim-fitting merino turtleneck is one of the most useful knitwear pieces you can own. It’s not only ideal as a base layer for wearing under dresses, shirts and other knitwear, but also to coordinate with tailored pieces too. Tied up Make a bold statement this winter with a multicoloured scarf.…

BOLOGNESE PASTA BAKE SERVES 4-6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 35 MINS • 300g penne pasta• 1 tbsp olive oil• 1 onion, finely chopped• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 500g pork and veal mince• 1 zucchini, finely chopped• 1 carrot, finely chopped• 500g jar pasta sauce• 2 tsp dried Italian herbs• ½ cup grated tasty cheese• ¼ cup chopped parsley, plus extra whole leaves to serve• ½ cup grated tasty cheese• 1/3 cup grated parmesan 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 10-cup casserole dish. 2 In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain well and return to pan. 3 Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Saute onion and garlic 3-4 mins until tender. Add mince. Cook 4-5 mins until browned,…

Almond macaroons Get your bake on with this sweet treat! MAKES 20-24 Preheat oven to 170°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Whisk 200g caster sugar and 2 large egg whites together until mixture becomes glossy and smooth. Add ½ tsp orange blossom water, fold in 200g ground almonds and add 45g rice flour. Scoop up a heaped teaspoon of mixture and use a second spoon to scrape it onto baking tray. Continue to dollop macaroons until you have used all the mixture. Gently press a blanched almond on top of each one. Bake for 15 mins if you like them soft or a little bit longer if you prefer them to be more on the crunchy side. TIP The perfect macaroon should be crisp on…

Cancer 22 JUNE – 23 JULY Hello, birthday girl! Magic moments await, both socially and romantically – just be warned that Neptune could obscure important facts, particularly around finances. Leave any big deals for another week and surround yourself with people you trust. STAR TIP If you’ve fallen out with a friend, perhaps it’s time to reconnect? MARGOT ROBBIE The celebrated actress once said she feels more like a Gemini than a Cancer! She turns 33 on 2 July. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Trust those hunches because as Neptune shifts into reverse, the undercurrents will be strong. There are great things coming for lovers – and creative types – but if you’re involved in a delicate situation, think twice before diving in. Diffuse the tension with…

MY TOP READING RECOMMENDATION Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. Didn’t know it was a book? Well, now ya do! My dad was a fossil preparator, so dinosaur fever was in my blood. LAST TV SHOW I LOVED The news – it’s like another season of Black Mirror, which is great! MY PICK-ME-UP SONG Chammak Challo by Akon. He sings in Hindi – what more do I need to say? Phat beat! BEST THING MY PARENTS TAUGHT ME Work ethic. My mum is a preschool teacher working nine-to-five during the week. She’s also a justice of the peace and works Uber at the weekends. It’s a classic immigrant story and, like a lot of others, she doesn’t have a choice. I try my best to work hard too, so I…

The LOW DOWN After months of keeping her pregnancy a secret, Kourtney Kardashian let the world know she and hubby Travis Barker are expecting with an epic announcement. In a nod to the music video for Travis’ hit song All The Small Things, the reality star held up a sign saying “Travis, I’m pregnant” at a Blink-182 concert in Los Angeles on 16 June. Travis, 47, swiftly made his way down from the stage to kiss his wife and fans went into overdrive debating whether he already knew about the pregnancy. “It was an announcement to the world, not to him!” insisted one fan. Another added, “She made the sign in reference to an old Blink-182 video. Obviously they’ve both known for a while that she’s pregnant.” After…

Warm fuzzies! What’s the point of going to Oz if you don’t get a snap with a koala?! Michael Bublé, his wife Luisana and bub Cielo enjoyed a special trip to Australia Zoo. Six-week sense Bruce Willis didn’t have to try hard to be a doting granddad in these pictures with his girl Rumer and six-week-old Louetta. “Seeing my father hold my daughter today was something I will treasure forever,”posted Rumer. Top hat Desperado stunner Salma Hayek was certainly sun-safe with her extra-wide brim. The star urged her fans to follow suit, captioning the snap, “Dream big!” Double denim Style icons Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stole the show at Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton show for Paris Fashion Week. Perfection in pink She's a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world... It…

Forgive and forget? Not Rosie O’Donnell! The 61-year-old star says she won’t be reconciling with former friend Ellen DeGeneres, 65, any time soon after Ellen’s infamous 2004 snub, when she claimed, “We’re not friends.” “I knew her for so many years – it just felt like I don’t trust this person to be in my world,” says Rosie of her fellow former talk-show host, who she claims tried to reach out via text to make amends. “She wrote, ‘I’m really sorry and I don’t remember that.’” Rosie adds, “I remembered it so well, I had T-shirts printed and I gave them to my staff. They said, ‘I don’t know Rosie. We’re not friends.’ I have a picture of her holding my infant son Parker. I know her mother.”…

HOT OFF THE PRESS The new Shane Warne miniseries Warnie has been billed by its producers as the “must-see drama event of 2023”, but the late cricket legend’s ex-wife Simone Callahan and his three children won’t be watching it! “I think it’s a bit unkind and mean-spirited, to be honest,” says Simone, the mother of Shane’s three kids, Brooke, who turns 26 this week, Jackson, 24, and Summer, 21. “He’s just passed. Let him rest in peace. As for the kids, I just believe that the producers aren’t showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.” A family source tells Woman’s Day the kids are mainly concerned about how their father, mum Simone and Shane’s ex-fiancée Elizabeth…

Cover story The Duchess of Sussex cut a stressed and lonely figure when she was spotted out in Santa Barbara last week, once again without her husband Prince Harry by her side. The images seem to confirm what friends have been saying for months – that the 38-year-old royal’s marriage is “crumbling before his eyes”, with the normally inseparable pair not seen together for months. It’s been a nightmare week for the pair, with Meghan unceremoniously dumped from her $32 million Spotify deal and branded a “grifter” by one of its executives. To add insult to injury, she was humiliatingly overlooked by fashion house Dior and they were both uninvited from the King’s Trooping the Colour birthday parade – a series of embarrassing setbacks that are said to have left…

Celebrity news Back in April, George Clooney sent shockwaves through Hollywood when he turned up to an LA party on his own without his wedding ring. While some speculated he was having problems at home with his lawyer wife Amal, 45, sources have since confirmed the real reason for his missing ring is much more worrying. “George is shrinking,” says a concerned pal. “He’s lost an inch off his height and at least 15lb [6.8kg], which is why he wasn’t wearing his ring – it’s too big. Of course, George losing weight has everyone freaking out. Last time he ended up on a hospital bed, so there are real alarm bells being raised over this.” The 62-year-old actor unveiled his increasingly slim frame at the Prince’s Trust Awards in London…

Real life The stars aligned for Ashley De Grey when she was searching for a side hustle while raising two kids under three, with another on the way. Armed with a design degree and some experience working in a jewellery store, she knew she wanted to do something creative. But when she spied an ad for making jewellery using breastmilk, she was just one click away from a booming business and a renewed sense of purpose. “I received this spam email for an online course on how to make breastmilk jewellery, which was really weird!” recalls Ashley, 30. “But part of me was like, ‘This is a sign!’ I’d done the jewellery thing, got the design skills, knew a lot of breastfeeding mums – and I was a breastfeeding mum…

HealthBe well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU There’s an old saying that change is the only constant and, unfortunately, that can also apply to our eyesight. It may be possible that things are looking a little less clear than they used to – especially if you’ve spent the past few years glued to your phone. Optometrist Greeshma Patel says she’s seen a rise in some conditions, linked to the amount of time we look at screens. “Myopia is on the increase in children and many adults have put up with symptoms of digital eye strain while spending more time on screens,” she explains. Making matters worse, a lot of us have pressed pause on our regular eye checks because of the pandemic, leading to potential…

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL & PESTO TOASTIES SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + 15 MINS TO CHILL COOK 25 MINS • 2 x 250g single chicken breast fillets• 1 egg, lightly whisked• 1 cup panko crumbs• vegetable oil, to shallow-fry• 4 thin bacon rashers, rind removed• 8 slices sourdough bread• ½ cup basil pesto• 2 tomatoes, sliced• 1 cup grated tasty cheese• potato crisps, to serve 1 Cut each chicken breast in half to make 4 pieces in total. Gently pound chicken until about 1cm thick. Place egg and panko in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in egg, then panko to coat. Place on a plate. Cover with plastic food wrap. Chill 15 mins. 2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Shallow-fry schnitzels, in batches, 2 mins each…

Psychics Q My partner is very ill and desperately needs an operation as soon as possible. Can you see him getting one soon? Aquarius MITCHELL SAYS I feel there’s a much older lady in the spirit realm, from your partner’s mother’s side, who is watching over him. She tells me your partner has been through an awful lot, but he is such a strong and determined soul. She does not want you to be worried because your partner will get the operation he needs – and the timing will be perfect. I’m also told he will be surrounded by extra angels on the day to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Q I really hope you can help me. I lost my son a few years ago to…

MOVIE INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Harrison Ford is back and this time he’s got a hot new lady, Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge, at his side. There are more of the same daredevil antics, but the stakes are even higher, with Indy racing to intercept a legendary “dial” that can change the course of history. IN CINEMAS WEDNESDAY BOOK GREAT STORIES OF NEW ZEALAND CONSERVATION by Alan Froggatt The natural world is being pushed to the brink, but Kiwis are at the forefront of saving the planet and this book focuses on tales of hope, from the takah¯e and the Chatham Island black robin, to kauri dieback and cleaning up oil spills. OUT NOW (WHITE CLOUD BOOKS, $40) EVENT EPIC COMEDY BATTLE: STAND UP VS IMPROVISER Funnyman Mark Scott…

HOT OFF THE PRESS It was supposed to be a fresh start, but Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder’s move to San Francisco has proven to be a disaster! The crime rates around their 18-year-old twins Phinnaeus and Hazel’s University of California campus have skyrocketed. “Julia and Danny are devastated,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “It was all about what was best for the kids and their college plans, but it’s not going how they originally planned. There’s not much they can do about it either as both the twins don’t want to change schools. “They’re facing two more years of this, but it’s absolutely heartbreaking for Julia and Danny. Having spent two decades keeping their kids safe and giving them the best life has to offer, now…

DIOR DRAMA The Sussex PR team was forced to deny claims that Meghan was signing a multimillion-dollar deal with Dior after the rumours hit the UK press last week, sparking “mild panic” at the fashion brand. An insider says, “Dior was baffled and wanted to know where the stories were coming from. It didn’t take long for Meghan’s team to issue a denial. She’s been courting a deal with Dior for over a year and was hoping for a ‘casual arrangement’ in the hope it could grow into something bigger.” FAKING IT! Meghan has been accused of faking her chats on her Archetypes podcast after Spotify said it would be ending its $31 million deal with the Sussexes. Senior executive Bill Simmons blasted the couple, saying, “I wish I’d been…

Reality bites Theo Loizou was about to open a bakery when his friend suggested he try out for MasterChef Australia first, so that once it launched, his bakery would have some “notoriety”. Looking back, Theo says it was the best decision he could have made. “During the audition process, I felt really happy,” tells the 37-year-old from Melbourne, who counts Anthony Bourdain and Rick Stein as his idols. “I thought, ‘This feels right. This is where I’m meant to be.’” Theo worked as an electrician for 12 years before 2019, when he quit to move to France to follow his dreams of baking bread. Despite not speaking French and only planning to stay for six months, he landed a job in a Parisian boulangerie and ended up living…

Reality bites One week into Million Dollar Island, Brett Krause is in control of the game. When the wildlife conservationist was told he had the power to choose which two camps would have to battle it out to remain on the island, he couldn’t have been happier. “It was a great feeling,” says the 44-year-old father-of-one, adding that while some contestants have agonised over making decisions that could result in others going home, he didn’t have a problem with it. “I’m just always thinking of how to win, really, so it was a lot of self-preservation.” Brett felt he was at an advantage from the moment he arrived on the island. Not only does he already live “in the jungle” in tropical North Queensland, but he’s also prepared to eat…

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WHAT ARE PEPTIDES? Often called the building blocks of great skin and an essential in any beauty routine, peptides are short chains of amino acids that help with texture, strength and resilience. When applied topically, peptides act as mini-but-mighty messengers, triggering skin cells to perform important functions, such as building collagen and elastin, and encouraging skin to look and act younger. Extensive scientific research has proven peptides can support your skin on multiple levels, including firming, soothing and hydrating. HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PEPTIDE PRODUCT Pick a leave-on product Instead of using a peptide-enriched cleanser or mask, try products that are not easily washed off, such as a moisturiser, eye cream or serum. Products with copper peptides are good as they help generate and maintain collagen. Pair with retinol Peptides…

GREEK SAUSAGE SKEWERS SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINSCOOK 10 MINS • 1 lemon, juice and finely grated zest • 2 tbsp olive oil• 2 tsp dried oregano• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 450g lamb sausages, par-boiled • 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water • 200g haloumi, cubed• 250g cherry tomatoes• 1 zucchini, thickly sliced• 1 red onion, cut into wedges• 100g salad leaves 1 Combine lemon juice, zest, oil, oregano and garlic in a bowl. Cut sausages into 3cm lengths. Thread onto skewers alternately with haloumi and vegetables. Brush with half the lemon mixture. 2 Heat a char-grill pan over high heat. Cook and turn skewers for 8 mins or until cooked. Drizzle remaining lemon mix over salad leaves. Serve skewers with salad. BUTTER CHICKEN SKEWERS SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS…

Psychics We’re brothers in life and death AMANDA SAYS One cat comes through as having passed – that’s Gypsy – then the other, Tiger, tells me he is still living. The two say they were very close and are brothers from the same litter. Gypsy explains to his family that he did not suffer when he passed, though I felt his passing was sudden and violent. Robyn’s mum and dad come through with two other cats called DC and Mischief, who have also passed over the rainbow bridge. Neither Tiger nor Gypsy knew them, but they both often saw them visit with Robyn’s dad, who also passed away a long time ago. Tiger comes through and he is very opinionated, with an extremely strong personality. Robyn’s mum is a…

Shoe who’s boss JENNIFER LOPEZ Her single Louboutins was a flop, but the diva proved she’s still got sole by modelling her own JLo footwear collection for Revolve, which boasts 18 designs, including these fluffy, hot-pink “Sunset Sandals”. Hello, dolly! CHRIS HEMSWORTH Looks like the Aussie hunk has got his hands full! The star of Extraction 2 came face to face with his lookalike at a fan event in São Paulo, Brazil. We think you can take him, Chris! LET’S HUG IT OUT TOM CRUISE You might think it’s Mission: Impossible to hug all your co-stars, but Tom really gave it a go at the seventh M:I film’s Roman premiere. Now that’s amore! Honey, I’m home MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY Even in braces and a bandana, Matt manages to look good! The…