Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 28, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

The shortest day of the year may be behind us, but it’s still feeling very much like the depths of winter here at the Woman’s Day office, where our coatrack is groaning under dozens of jackets, scarves and umbrellas. We often get rather wet on our Wednesday lunchtime runs – a new torture instigated by deputy editor Amy to counteract the delicious baking that our designer Debby brings in – and many of us are counting down the days until we can jet off somewhere warm on holiday. In the meantime, if the cold and the wet are getting you down, turn to page 58 for our Winter Wellness Special, where we’ve got all the tips for looking fabulous and saving money on your heating bill, while you beat the…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Radio star Georgia Burt is set to tie the knot after accepting a romantic proposal from her partner Hamish Stewart, 29, while on a coastal hike in Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges. “Words can’t even begin to describe how happy we both are,” the host of ZM’s Jam Packed Workday, 29, tells Woman’s Day. “He proposed when I least expected it, along the beautiful O¯ manawanui Track. We were just about to embark on 600 or so steep stairs when he asked me to have a look at the view. “As I’m looking out at the water, he began reminiscing about our relationship, which is when I realised what was happening. He then got down on one knee, saying, ‘It would be an honour for you to be…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Friends and family have made a desperate dash to be by Madonna’s side after the singer was rushed to hospital last week. The 64-year-old – who had been rehearsing for her upcoming Celebration world tour – had to be “intubated” for several days in ICU when she was found “unresponsive” from a serious bacterial infection at her New York home, her manager Guy Oseary confirmed. However, he was quick to assure worried fans that the popstar was expected to make a “full recovery”. “Her health is improving, however, she is still under medical care,” Guy told fans on social media. “At this time, we will need to pause all commitments, which includes the tour.”…

Royal news While things continue to go downhill for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s marriage, there’s another royal scandal brewing, with palace insiders reporting the Queen and the Princess of Wales are secretly feuding, putting the King “in a dangerous position”. Well-placed sources say the women have been struggling to get along for months, with Camilla, 75, feeling jealous of “can-do Kate’s” popularity as she continues to dominate headlines for everything from playing the piano at Eurovision to stealing the spotlight at the Chelsea Flower Show. Just last week, royal commentators speculated on why Kate, 41, has not yet been installed as a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter amid rumours that the Queen might be behind the decision to delay. According to royal biographer Tom Bower,…

Exclusive When Kerry-Lee Dewing moved to Sydney, she knew it would be the start of an exciting adventure. But three years on, it’s even better than she’d dared to hope – she’s now six months pregnant and happier than ever! Leaving Shortland Street and shifting to Australia was a leap of faith, but it’s paid off for the actress, 34, who says, “I’m at an age when most people are in a stage of their careers where things are relatively familiar and stable, but I’m very much in a growth phase. I’m still discovering and figuring things out, and I don’t expect that to stop for some time.” And as she catches up with Woman’s Day on a whirlwind visit home to New Zealand, the stunning South African-born star is…

1 TO DO BOARD Upcycle an old clipboard and create a helpful to do chart with some fun Resene paint colours. With a pencil and a ruler, divide the board into four even square sections leaving a strip at the top and through the middle for some title words. Mask off the sections one by one using washi masking tape and paint each section in two coats of your favourite Resene colours. I’ve used Resene Deep Sea, Resene Groovy, Resene Limerick, Resene Centre Stage, Resene Butterfly and Resene Moody Blue. While the clipboard is drying, paint both sides of at least 10 wooden pegs with two coats of co-ordinating Resene colours. I’ve used Resene Half Limerick, Resene Spring Rain, Resene Feijoa, Resene Deep Sea, Resene Groovy, Resene Hopbush, Resene…

Hayley knows George wants revenge for the 2021 season of Australian Survivor, but she says, “What I have to figure out is when he wants to take me out. Is he willing to take me all the way to the end?” Post-merge in Heroes V Villains, Hayley, 32, has loved the chance to work with George, which is something she wanted to do all along – before that, she had to “play low” because of the Heroes tribe’s “Meat Tray” alliance. She laughs, “They were playing a bit boring – the Villains clearly had more fun.” Her proudest moment so far has been voting David Zaharakis out at the merge. “To start taking out the Meat Tray that was blocking my play the whole time was really satisfying.”…

MUM’S THE WORK! Hi Jay-Jay, Mum has always been a bit selfish and demanding, but she’s now in the process of moving into a retirement village and expects me to pack up her house, sort her belongings, donate things, hire a skip etc. If I don’t do it, it won’t get done and I am feeling really resentful, but I don’t have a choice. This feels like the straw that breaks the camel’s back. I’m actually quite mad at her. What do I do? Kate, Auckland Kia ora, Kate! I know how stressful family can be, especially when they rely on you alone to help them navigate their life and solve their problems. But I’ve learned over the years that sometimes you have to stand up for yourself and put…

Live, Laugh, Love THE IMPORTANCE OF laughter in the world Day-to-day life can get hectic and it’s easy to forget the simple things, such as a bit of humour. Laughing is the perfect way to indulge in a bit of me-time and just be happy. While laughing is obviously fun, did you know it’s actually good for you? Laughter has many benefits, from strengthening relationships to improving your mental – and physical – wellbeing. By taking some time in your day to laugh, you’ll come out feeling less stress, anxiety and even pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter can also stimulate organs, improve your immune system and soothe tension. Laughter is also a great way to get your fill of happy hormones. It can increase endorphins, dopamine, oxytocin, melotonin…

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER & LENTIL SOUP SERVES 4-6 PREP 25 MINS COOK 35 MINS • 1 tbsp vegetable oil• 1 leek, trimmed, sliced• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 2 tbsp korma or Madras curry paste• 8 cups vegetable stock• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets• ½ cup red lentils• lemon juice, to taste SALSA • 1 small red onion, finely diced• 125g cherry tomatoes, quartered• ¼ cup coriander leaves• pappadums, to serve 1 In a heavy-based saucepan, heat oil on high. Sauté leek and garlic for 3-4 mins. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 min or until fragrant. 2 Add stock, cauliflower and lentils. Bring to the boil on high. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, for 25-30 mins or until lentils are tender. 3 SALSA In a small bowl,…

Cancer 22 JUNE – 23 JULY Don’t do it all alone, Cancer. It’s all about teamwork this month, so make “the more, the merrier” your winter mantra. Meetings and strategy sessions could spark some brilliant new ideas, while on the health front, group pursuits could leave you feeling fit and fabulous. STAR TIP Stylish Venus is bringing glam things – and people – to you. MAYA HAWKE Like many Cancerians, the Stranger Things star, who turns 25 on 8 July, is naturally emotional and in touch with her feelings. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Suppressed feelings might be harder to contain this month, but the more you dig, the more you’ll discover. Even your kids might open up more, so make time to talk. Couples, if you’ve grown apart…

In high spirits! Gwendoline Christie and Demi Moore proved they’re very well suited as they giggled and held hands at the Dior Homme show in Paris. Ooh la la! Baby bliss Chrissy Teigen and hubby John Legend welcomed their fourth child, Wren, who was born by surrogate last month. Hola, senorita! All eyes were on Amal Clooney as she rocked a golden jumpsuit before speaking at the We Choose Earth Tour Conference in Madrid. Nice ring to it Don’t Cha wish you were as happy as Nicole Scherzinger? She just got engaged to Scottish rugby star Thom Evans. Pics with the stars She’s a big deal on TikTok, but Dancing With The Stars winner Jazz Thornton admitted, “I’ve never felt so short in my life!” when she met Jason Momoa,…

HOT OFF THE PRESS She’s yet to announce any dates here in Aotearoa, but Woman’s Day hears Taylor Swift’s tour of Australia is going to be an epic one. “She’s usually exhausted after her shows, but since it takes so long to get to Oz, Taylor wants to make the most of it,” says a source close to the megastar, 33. “After all, she doesn’t know when she’ll be back.” Taylor’s team has already staked out mansions for her to stay at and there’s a “wish list” of activities she wants to do, which includes climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a trip to Taronga Zoo, a surfing lesson at Bondi and a shopping spree to her fave Aussie label Zimmermann.…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Music icon Sir Bob Geldof is in Australia for a string of promotional duties, but sources say the 71-year-old will be squeezing some time with stepdaughter Tiger Lily, 26, into his schedule. “Tiger has every intention of seeing Bob while he’s in Australia and he wouldn’t have it any other way either,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “He has a pile of gifts and cards from her sisters back in the UK, and he’ll always be a father figure to her, regardless of all the family in-fighting.” In fact, the source says Tiger’s Aussie aunt Tina – the sister of Tiger’s late father, rocker Michael Hutchence – is beginning to move on from the problems and everyone’s ready for positive connections. “Tiger’s a very well-rounded adult…

Cover story The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear to be leading increasingly separate lives as their lucrative media deals evaporate, with Hollywood heavyweights slamming them as “talentless” and “grifters”. “Meghan and Harry are both stunned by the harsh things that are being said, and the hits keep on coming,” says an insider. “Meghan’s saying they must never give up, but that doesn’t take away from the fact she and Harry are currently perceived as a laughing stock – and for all their bravado, it’s a humiliating reality that’s well and truly sinking in.” The source confirms Meghan, 41, is now keen to distance her career from her husband, 38, who is facing backlash after his court case against the media and his controversial memoir Spare, in which he describes…

Celebrity news It’s been three decades since they set the silver screen alight with their hit flick Sleepless In Seattle, but Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are trending again as fans celebrate the iconic film’s 30th anniversary. “They just don’t make them like this any more,” one devotee commented. Now Hollywood insiders are hinting that Tom, 66, and Meg, 61, are keen to reunite to create a new classic. We’re told the rom-com royals “have been pitched several scripts” and are planning to team up for another movie. “Tom and Meg are a winning team, and studios are paying attention to this type of retro recoupling after the success of George Clooney and Julia Roberts’ Ticket To Paradise,” says our insider. “They love working together and can’t wait to do…

Celebrity news Six months before she was cast as Mackenzie Booth in Home And Away in 2019, Emily Weir decided to quit drinking. Throughout her twenties, the Aussie actress used alcohol as a coping mechanism to hide her crippling anxiety, which began after her parents divorced. But over time, the endless parties became less fun and the impact of her depression more pronounced. The Brisbane beauty faced a frightening crossroads – confront her demons or spiral out of control. “In my twenties, I was lost and confused,” Emily admits. “Things were on the line and I nearly lost hope. It was difficult to ask for help because I had too much pride. So when I was at what felt like the point of no return, something inside me said, ‘I…

Reality bites RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under starts 28 July on TVNZ+. Flor 25, Auckland Why did you apply for Drag Race? To represent my lovely country Guatemala. I’m the first Guatemalan queen ever to be part of Drag Race, which is very special. How did you get into drag? My cousin back in Guatemala put me in drag for the first time for a fashion show. I knew the drag world was for me when I saw myself in all the photos while I was walking down the runway. Who’s your inspiration? Strong Latin women with big hearts, red lips and who love to party! Rita Menu 24, Hamilton How did you get into drag? After seeing all the local talent Hamilton and Auckland have to offer, my curiosity…

HealthBe well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOUWinter Wellness Special As we attempt to regain some normality in our lives, the last thing any of us wants is to get sick. Unfortunately, health experts are warning that we could be heading for a tough season, consisting of a “triple threat” of the flu, COVID and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). With COVID boosters now available and news that an RSV vaccine is on the way, it’s also important that we don’t forget our annual flu shots. If you haven’t had your flu vax yet, pharmicist Brenton Hart says the time to book an appointment is right now. “Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended for people aged six months and over.” Vaccinations are available at GP clinics and…

Psychics Q I worry about my children’s futures. Will they end up successful and happy? Will my dream holiday ever come to pass? Do you see a new partner on the horizon for me? Is anyone watching over me? Sadly Confusing MITCHELL SAYS I’m picking up a flow of positive energy around you. There’s an older gentleman from your father’s side who is near you. He’s watching over you and your children. He tells me they are on the right path and you mustn’t worry about your youngest. Your kids will have a great deal of success with whatever they put their minds to and there’s happiness in the future. I feel there’ll be a window of opportunity to meet someone special around October or November. I sense you’ll have…

Dawson’s Creek MONDAY, TVNZ+ Every episode of this cult classic is returning to our screens! It’s been 25 years since the teen drama first aired, with Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and James Van Der Beek earning heartthrob status as they navigated the awkward, often hilarious stages of adolescence together. Are you ready for a revisit? Johnny Vs Amber: The US Trial 9.30PM WEDNESDAY, THREE This doco’s been streaming online for a while, but now terrestrial viewers can get up close and personal with lawyers who battled on the case that captured the world’s attention for months. We hear Amber Heard’s account of her turbulent marriage and the story behind the viral memes, as well as everything Johnny Depp alleged in the fight to clear his name. Endangered Species…

EVENT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: CRYSTAL This iconic circus is back with its first-ever acrobatic performance on ice, plus the usual gravity-defying acts, and the thrills and spills of extreme skating. For tickets and more information, visit heartofthecity.co.nz OPENS TUESDAY BOOK BILLY THE KID MAKES IT BIG by Dolly Parton The singer proves she doesn’t just have a knack for writing hits, but also children’s books! Based on her god-dog, Instagram sensation Billy the Kid, it’s the story of a French bulldog hoping to make it big as a country star in Nashville. ON SHELVES TUESDAY (PENGUIN BOOKS, $19.99) MOVIE INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR Horror star Patrick Wilson (above) makes his directorial debut in the franchise’s terrifying final chapter. Starring alongside Rose Byrne, he plays a father who goes to drop…

HOT OFF THE PRESS It’s not often you find yourself alone with Brad Pitt – and it seems Sophie Monk could have been the next Mrs Pitt if she hadn’t royally messed up her big moment with the movie star. “I was on the Warner Brothers lot in Los Angeles in 2008 to film a movie called Spring Breakdown and suddenly Brad pulled up on a motorcycle,” the 43-year-old Beauty And The Geek host has revealed. “All the stylists were like, ‘You’ve got to go out there!’ Brad was smoking a cigarette and they’re like, ‘Go out there and just start talking.’ So I walked outside and went, ‘Can I please have a lighter?’” But Sophie’s plan backfired when Brad, 59, couldn’t find one! “He was checking his jeans, checking…

Notoriously private TV star Stephen Peacocke has managed to keep his biggest role under wraps – becoming a dad! The former Home And Away hunk, 41, who is filming the second season of medical drama RFDS in Broken Hill, surprised fans when he welcomed some special visitors to the set – his gorgeous wife Bridgette Sneddon, 36, and their adorable blonde-haired baby. While the actor, who lives in rural Dubbo, has yet to reveal any details about their little one, it’s not surprising given he’s spoken about enjoying life out of the spotlight. In fact, Stephen and Bridgette even married in secret eight years ago. “I’m not really a fan of big crowds or hustle and bustle in general, so the country lifestyle suits us really well,” he said in…

Cover story Meghan must have spent a good hour with her calligraphy pen writing an invitation to Taylor Swift to appear on her now-defunct Archetypes podcast. Unfortunately, her efforts were in vain – not only did the duchess receive a firm “thanks but no thanks”, but the reply wasn’t even sent from the singer, 33, herself. “It’s just another humiliation for Meghan, who’s now worried her letter could be leaked and become a mockery,” says an insider. “There’s no doubt they underestimated their appeal, but it was insane for her to even approach Taylor, who has been a loyal friend of Prince William’s for close to a decade. Taylor was appalled to get the invitation in the first place.”…

Royal news Watching tennis king Roger Federer court an actual royal, the Princess of Wales, isn’t something we thought we’d ever witness, but that’s what happened when Kate made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon. The eight-time British Open champion and Kate, both 41, teamed up at London’s All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club to appear in a short film to celebrate the game’s “unsung heroes” – the ball boys and girls, who were busy training for the prestigious tournament, which starts in London this week. However, the princess made a major faux pas when she caught a ball with one hand, with Roger cheekily asking, “Are you allowed to do that?” However, Kate got the last laugh, beating the Swiss athlete in a quick game…

Reality bites He’s the shrewd politician who came so close to winning Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn in 2021. So how is it that the other players on Heroes V Villains haven’t voted George Mladenov out yet? “Sometimes if you burn so bright, you’re like the sun and you drag people into your orbit,” says the self-anointed “King George”, 32. “The fact that everybody’s calling this the best season makes me really proud of my work.” George believes “every single facet” of the game has involved him. “When you’re able to predict human behaviour like I do quite easily – because everybody’s targeting me nonstop – that’s when I can strike on the counter-attack. That’s part of the reason I’m the best-ever Australian Survivor player and probably the best Survivor…

WIN! A SHARE OF $2000 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Sprinter’s fast bike (5)4. Use to perform surgery (7)9. Lend Rich playful kids (8)10. Comedy performance is somewhat skittish (4)11. Anne sketched we hear her brother the prince? (6)12. I followed Trevor, endless by Roman fountain (5)13. Lit up European flooring slab (4)15. Bemoan alternative is a long time (3)16. Person from Warsaw at top of planet (4)17. Heard vegetable’s valuable weight (5)19. And nil turns away from the sea (6)21. Envoy loses love and displays green-eyed monster (4)22. Initially right trait in muddle. What a nuisance! (8)23. Eg, never turn back for retaliation (7)24. Fraction of canvas shelter by hospital (5) DOWN 2. As chicken was pale (5)3. General moves to balloon (7)5. Pirate (ninety) turns up in US prison…

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Psychics Stop blaming yourself, Mum AMANDA SAYS Zeus comes straight through and tells me he passed suddenly from a heart attack. He was in a kennel at the time and there was a huge hail storm. Zeus says he had a weak heart. He tells me his mum and dad have been very unwell. He was always by their sides and still is. Zeus tells his mum that his favourite girl, Sasha, was there to meet him with Bev’s mum and dad. Zeus tells me he was not in a good way when he first came to his mummy as a rescue, but she nursed him back to good health. Zeus also shows me he had a very special language and would make different growling noises for various things,…

Your entertainment backstage pass! What is your happy place? Honestly, I really, really, really love being at home. But beyond that, Lake Michigan. Something about being there wakes me up and makes me feel truly present in a way I don’t always. What inspired this book? I started with the concept of a couple’s trip, something that can be so fun or a little bit torturous, depending on everyone’s quirks. I thought that idea had a lot of potential for comedy and stress. I’ve always loved comedies of remarriage, so I decided to try my hand at making one. What do you hope readers take away from Happy Place? It’s so easy to feel stuck on a track in your life. And it’s easy to keep putting your happiness just…