Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 29, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

As a grinch who has only five days to make a whole magazine, I’m not always the biggest fan of public holidays. For the Woman’s Day team, it often means more work to cram into fewer days! But we’re totally on board with Matariki as it’s our own uniquely Kiwi way to reflect on the past, honour those we have lost and be grateful for our blessings. On page 64, we’re excited to have local stars Stacey Morrison and Ma¯tai Smith share what it means to them, as well as giving us some ideas on how we can mark the occasion at home. Another special story in the mag this week is Tampa refugee and bestselling author Abbas Nazari’s wedding, which saw him and his beautiful bride Gen Maindonald blend…

Matthew Perry isn’t one to let go of a grudge. The actor is still convinced Ryan Reynolds copied his famous Friends character Chandler Bing while playing Michael “Berg” Bergen in his late ’90s sitcom Two Guys, A Girl And A Pizza Place – and it makes Matt fume! “Matthew hasn’t resolved his feelings about this for the last 25 years,” an insider says of the 53-year-old actor. “He flat-out believes Ryan stole his character and delivery.” According to the source, the feud would end if the Deadpool actor, 46, admitted to being a copycat. Meanwhile, Matthew’s former Friends co-stars have kept their distance in solidarity. “The whole cast was very aware of all the Friends clones that came and went during the late ’90s,” says our source. “But the rest…

After a year of uncertainty, disappointment, mourning and what felt like defeat, former Black Ferns captain Les Elder is looking forward to sunny days ahead. At 32 weeks pregnant, Les is cleaning up after daughter Mihiterena’s third birthday party when Woman’s Day visits her Mount Maunganui home. “Would you like some cake? I made it myself, which is probably why no one has eaten it,” she laughs. The past year has been tough for Les, 36, and her husband Johnny, 40. But you wouldn’t know it from their joyful energy. Les says it’s thanks to the hard times that they’ve realised they have a lot to be grateful for. “I’ve always believed in keeping things in perspective,” says Taumarunui-born Les (née Ketu), who was part of the World Cup-winning Black…

Celebrity news When Hugh Jackman arrived at the VIP tent in Hyde Park, London, last month to watch Pink live in concert, it was a case of “Hugh who?” as all eyes were on his cheekbone-chiselled wife Deborra-lee Furness. The 54-year-old Wolverine legend looked proud as punch escorting his spouse of almost three decades, forming a covetous circle around her, as they battled through partygoers at the British Summer Time festival. LEADING LADY One onlooker, who was there when Hugh and Deb, 67, arrived, exclusively tells Woman’s Day, “Photos don’t do justice to her. Deb is a remarkably beautiful woman. She was turning heads everywhere. In real life, Hugh looks kind of dowdy compared to her. She was glowing.” No wonder Hugh was being super attentive to Deb, with the…

Since Million Dollar Island Australia began, Chelsea Campbell has been waiting for her opportunity to take control of the game. This week, with the wheel having landed on her number, she has it! “I just knew my time would come,” the 31-year-old says, adding that she always planned to choose herself as one of the six people taking part in the challenge. “It wasn’t whether you could do the challenge or not – you had to do it and finish first. I had to choose who I thought I could beat.” A PE teacher from New South Wales, Chelsea says if she wins Million Dollar Island, she’ll buy a house and start a family with her partner Jordan. But either way, she hopes to set a…

ITALIAN PORK SAUSAGE RAGOUT SERVES 4-6 PREP 25 MINS COOK 40 MINS • 1 tbsp olive oil• 1 onion, chopped• 500g Italian-style pork sausages, skins removed• 1 tbsp tomato paste• 1 tbsp rosemary leaves• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 1 cup red wine• 400g can diced tomatoes• ½ cup water• 2 tsp sugar• basil leaves, shaved parmesan, to serve CHEESY POLENTA • 4 cups vegetable stock• 1 cup instant polenta• 1 cup grated parmesan• ½ cup thickened cream 1 In a large heavy-based saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute onion 2-3 mins. Add sausage mince. Brown 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps. 2 Stir in tomato paste, rosemary and garlic. Cook 1 min. Add wine. Simmer 3-4 mins until reduced. 3 Mix in tomatoes, water and sugar. Bring to boil, then reduce…

Cancer 22 JUN – 23 JUL Time to get organised! Next week’s new moon will catapult many crabs into a busier, more social phase, so get cracking. Whether it’s freezing meals or clearing cupboards, tick off a few tasks. Mars might even send you on an impromptu holiday, so it’s best to get prepared. STAR TIP A local club or organisation could introduce you to a fun new crowd. LISA RINNA The Melrose Place actress and reality TV great turns 60 on 11 July. In true Lisa fashion, we know she’ll be celebrating in style! Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Your money zone is heating up now and, like a lucky charm, Venus is poised for action. An opportunity might be too good to pass up – just don’t…

Let’s go... Dolly! Country singer Dolly Parton looked like Rockstar Barbie while promoting her upcoming album at the Four Seasons Hotel in London. Seeing red Dynamic duo Rita Ora and Taika Waititi looked super-cute in matching hoodies while making the video for her song Don’t Think Twice, which was filmed in New Zealand. Fit for royalty Clearly enjoying being off duty, Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark looked like regular tourists as they took a dip in the crystal-blue waters off the coast of Ibiza. Shock split Heidi Klum’s latest look definitely made the cut! She turned heads at the Jean Paul Gaultier show at Paris Fashion Week in a bikini-wannabe-dress combo. Fish out of water He’s not Aquaman, but Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson looked pretty comfortable in the…

Leonardo DiCaprio is Hollywood’s most notorious bachelor, but when it comes to the no-commitment clause, he may have met his match in Gigi Hadid. The actor, 48, and the model have been spotted on random dates all year, but Gigi, 28, is apparently the one happy to keep things casual between them. “Seeing Leo was never serious for her and it will never be,” a close source says of Gigi, who shares two-year-old daughter Khai with ex Zayn Malik. “She likes his attention and hanging out with him.” Still, spies report that Leo and Gigi recently spent two nights holidaying in the Hamptons, with one onlooker saying, “The way they were talking to each other, you could feel the energy.”…

Adorable new pictures of Princes William and George at the cricket in London show the wee royal’s growing up to be just like his dad! From their matching suits to their identical mannerisms, the father-son duo were engrossed in all the action, with Wills, 41, explaining what was happening on the pitch. Later, George, who turns 10 this month, tucked into a slice of pizza. We’re calling it the perfect boys’ day out!…

Deception, lies and betrayal are all part of the game when it comes to The Traitors NZ, which will see 19 New Zealanders – some celebs and some plebs – holed up in a luxury lodge for the chance to win $70,000. Hosted by controversial broadcaster Paul Henry, it’s a devilish little game with just one challenge: unmasking the secret saboteurs in the group before they “murder” you! The Traitors NZ premieres Monday 7 August on Three. BROOKE HOWARD-SMITH 50, entrepreneur Married to fellow television personality Amber Peebles, the talent agent and ex-Target presenter reckons The Traitors is “a very smart show and a real challenge”. The former extreme athlete adds, “I’ve always said no to reality TV, but this seems to be so much more than your typical reality…

Reality bitesMARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT It’s not the usual way to meet the family, but when Evelyn Ellis was sent to Sydney to present a segment of Aussie travel show Getaway, she figured it was time to get to know her boyfriend Duncan James’ sister Renee over a meal of Korean barbecue. “There’s a time and place to meet the in-laws – why not do it on television?” the former Married At First Sight Australia bride laughs. “She’s lovely. I think the first thing I said to her was, ‘You look like Duncan with long hair. Like, you’re Duncan with boobs and long hair!’ Good-looking genes run in the family, I tell you.” The job was Evelyn’s second gig with the travel show, but the 27-year-old insists that when she…

Former MasterChef judge Matt Preston has lost 15kg while rehearsing up to six hours a day for the Aussie version of Dancing With The Stars, but being slimmer isn’t what’s important to him. “I’ve never worried about that sort of stuff, I’ve got to say,” the 61-year-old insists. “It’s something my kids will undoubtedly comment on – they’re all very fit and active. But as you get older, you’ve got to keep active and you’ve got to train.” Now working as a radio host in Melbourne, Matt consulted all three of his children, Jonathan, William and Sadie, individually before agreeing to go on DWTS. “Each one had exactly the same reaction – they looked at me, laughed and said, ‘That’ll be really funny. You’re a terrible dancer!’” The…

Exclusive As soon as he caught a glimpse of his stunning bride Gen Maindonald walking towards him down the aisle, Abbas Nazari felt his legs start to shake and his eyes well up. “It is rare for Afghan men to show emotion, but I had tears throughout the whole ceremony,” the refugee and author of bestselling autobiography After The Tampa tells Woman’s Day. “Seeing Gen looking so beautiful, with our loved ones gathered on either side, is a memory I’ll cherish forever.” Ilex Café in Christchurch’s Hagley Park was the elegant venue for the first of two heartfelt celebrations marking the start of Abbas and Gen’s life as a married couple. A week after their moving “western” wedding, the couple shared a joyous traditional Afghan ceremony with hundreds of guests.…

HealthBe well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU You’ve probably heard the old saying that eating cheese before bedtime can cause bad dreams. However, while it’s true some foods can sabotage your chance of getting a good night’s rest, you’ll be thankful to know this isn’t one of them. “It’s a myth that cheese gives you nightmares,” Dr Michael Mosley, author of best-selling diet book The Fast 800, tells Woman’s Day. In fact, a small serve of cheese is one of the better snack choices you can make if you’re feeling hungry late at night, thanks to the amino acid tryptophan. “Tryptophan can be found in milk and dairy products, turkey and chicken, fish, oats, nuts and seeds,” Michael explains. “It’s a precursor to the…

Create a sense of wonder and playfulness in a child’s bedroom by building an arched recess for their bed to fit into. Not only does it become the focal point of the room, but little ones will feel safe nestled into their bed nook. Make sure you plan for the future with a king single bed children can grow into and a height that’ll work when they are bigger. You can always have a little step for when they are smaller if the bed is too high. Colour blocking An easy way to create a bespoke look in a bedroom is by colour blocking. Using all Resene SpaceCote paint, this palette of yellows – which includes Resene Liquid Gold, Resene Daylight, the dark green of Resene Off The Grid and…

Psychics Q The past few months have been a real emotional struggle for me. Some days I feel like I’m barely coping. Do you see life getting any better for me and my family? Do we have happier days ahead? Taurus MITCHELL SAYS I feel you are being sent extra angels for emotional support and to help you overcome the struggles you’ve been going through. Please remember you are doing the best you can and that’s enough. There is a wonderful lady from your mother’s side who sends her love from the spirit realm. She tells me you’ve had a lot of sudden changes in your life these past few months, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I’m picking up that October and December will be…

Poppy 8.44PM SATURDAY, TVNZ 1 This inspiring piece of Kiwi cinema follows a Kāpiti teenager with Down syndrome who’s determined to fall in love, chase her dreams of being a motor mechanic and live a normal life. Her biggest hitch, however, is not her disability, but her overprotective, alcoholic brother, who’s also the boss of their inherited auto shop where she works. All Blacks Vs South Africa 9PM SATURDAY, PRIME Get out your foam fingers and prepare for a wild night cheering on the boys in black from your couch – who needs to spend all night in the freezing cold? For the first time ever, the ABs will be facing long-time rivals and current world champions the Springboks at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium. After this test match, they’ll meet…

THE SONG I LISTEN TO WHEN I NEED A PICK-ME-UP… World Falls by the Indigo Girls. They are an American folk duo with the most exquisite harmonies. Emily has the voice of an angel. Amy has an edgy rock rasp. I put on their albums when my heart needs to be cracked open. MY COMFORT FOOD… My dad’s Caesar salad. My father, who died when I was 17, learned to make it as a young man in Tijuana, where it originated in the 1920s. He used to make it table-side when he worked as a waiter in a fancy San Diego restaurant in the 1950s. He made it regularly for the family when I was growing up. I make it for my family now – my daughter has eaten it…

FEELING DRAINED? JENNIFER LOPEZ When it comes to buying bathroom fixtures, the On The Floor singer takes it lying down! We spotted Jen testing out a tub at an LA store near her and hubby Ben Affleck’s new mansion. Room for two in there, hun?! Handbag hounds DIANE KEATON She’s known for her unique style, but this one really deserves a round of a-paws! The actress was mutts about her new bag while attending an event at Paris Fashion Week. RITA’S RAINBOW RITA ORA, JADE THIRLWALL & NICOLA COUGHLAN In bright Barbie pink, it was hard to miss the Praising You singer as she joined the Little Mix star and Bridgerton actress at a brunch to celebrate London Pride. He put a ring on it LIAM STEWART & NICOLE ARTUKOVICH…

The LOW DOWN Nobody rains on Kate Hudson’s parade! The Knives Out star looked stunning – and stayed dry under a big, red umbrella – at the Giorgio Armani Privé show at Paris Fashion Week. Despite the bad weather, Kate, 44, looked a picture of happiness as she posed with her fiancé, musician Danny Fujikawa, 37, who is father to her youngest child, five-year-old Rani Rose. (Kate is also mum to two boys – Ryder, 19, with ex-husband Chris Robinson, and Bingham, 11, with former fiancé Matt Bellamy.) The actress wasn’t the only glamorous A-lister in attendance – Giorgio Armani packed some star power into his couture front row, inviting Jurassic Park’s Laura Dern, 56, and Love Actually’s Dame Emma Thompson, 64. Both actresses knocked it out of…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Aussie tennis ace Ash Barty has welcomed her first child just a year after getting married to golfer Garry Kissick and two years after winning Wimbledon. The happy new parents made the announcement last week alongside a shot of their sleeping newborn, captioning the snap, “Our beautiful boy. Welcome to the world, Hayden!” A close friend of the couple tells Woman’s Day that Ash, 27, and Garry, 32, are enjoying every moment of their new lives as parents, adding, “So far, little Hayden is the perfect bub and while Ash is normally very contained with her emotions, she’s just beaming and gushing since their little bundle of loveliness arrived. Garry is a natural at nappy changing and helping where he can with the night feeds.” Ash’s…

HOT OFF THE PRESS Friends say Heather Locklear is “lucid” after fears were growing once more for the Melrose Place star over her erratic behaviour. Worrying pictures showed the actress, 61 – who has a history of addiction, arrests and rehab stints – apparently scaling the outside of a Malibu office building in her jandals last week, sparking concern among her friends that she could be drinking again. Up until recently, Heather appeared to be in good health and commemorated being one-year sober in 2020. At the time, a friend revealed, “She is doing great and looks great. She is gardening, taking walks and cooking like a fiend.” Heather’s recovery followed a particularly troubled year in 2018, when the actress allegedly assaulted a police officer, was hospitalised for a possible…

Repeats of Gladiator might be all fans are going to see of Russell Crowe soon! The Wellington-born star is rethinking his acting career as he approaches the age of 60 next year. Rusty told crowds at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Czech Republic, “You are standing in front of the mirror and go, ‘Who the f**k is that?’ I am in that period now. “I will take [Gladiator director] Ridley Scott as my role model – he is still discovering new things in his work [at 85]. Or I will just stop and you will never hear from me again... I haven’t decided what it’s going to be. These are two very valid choices.” And it’s not surprising that Russell might be ready to put his feet up…

There’s no doubt it’s been an expensive few years for the royal wallet, with weddings, funerals and coronations, and while it’s a stretch to say Charles is going broke, there are certainly serious financial challenges ahead – whether the Queen, 75, likes it or not! An insider tells, “Let’s just say some family members are more willing to cut back than others! Camilla’s been told she has to curtail her spending even more now that she’s Queen, right when she wants to be making a splash. She’s been told no more online shopping either!”…

There is a world of luxurious serums, foundations and eye creams out there to enjoy if you really want to splurge, but in reality, beauty doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some tried-and-true budget beauty buys, as well as exciting new releases that most definitely fit the penny-pinching brief. EYES ON THE PRIZE The perfect palette to have that quite possibly covers any occasion, Wet n Wild Colour Icon 10-Pan Palette in Rose In The Air, $11.99, contains a mix of coveted shades, from shimmery daytime hues to sultry looks for cocktail hour – including new matte transitional tints for impeccable blending. Apply using the brand’s Small Eyeshadow Brush, $2.99, then add a little extra drama with Max Volume Plus Mascara, $12.99, in pigment-heavy Amp’d Black. FRESH ’N’…

Celebrate Watching Stacey Morrison and Mātai Smith, the hosts of Mānawatia a Matariki, joke around during a Woman’s Day photo shoot, it’s clear the beloved broadcasters share a special bond. “Mātai and I have a beautiful synergy,” says Stacey, 49. “It’s like we’ve got telepathy. If I drop something, he’ll pick it up and he knows it’s the same with me.” “Basically, we’re married but not married,” quips Mātai, 46. The pair first started working together in TVNZ’s Māori department in 1996. Mātai, then 19, recalls being starstruck by his colleague. “Stace was one of the original presenters of Mai Time, which was massive at the time. They were these young people using te reo on TV, which was kind of unheard of then. It’s different now. There’s a lot…

SAUSAGE BAKE SERVES 4PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 8 thick beef sausages• 2 yellow capsicums, sliced thickly• 1 small red onion, cut into wedges• 250g cherry tomatoes• 2 cups water• 1 cup instant polenta• ¾ cup cream• ¼ cup finely grated parmesan• basil leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 Heat a large flame-proof roasting pan over high heat. Cook sausages, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes or until browned. Add capsicum and onion. Season. 3 Roast for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, then roast for a further 15 minutes or until sausages are cooked and vegetables are tender. 4 Meanwhile, bring water to the boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in polenta. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until polenta…

Psychics I’ve been reunited with my best friend AMANDA SAYS Both Jenny Grrl and her cat companion Princess Purrl have come through with Tracey’s dad, who tells me he’s been gone a few years. Princess and Jenny were very close, so when Princess – who was very much the boss – passed over, Jenny’s health and emotions declined. She was never the same. Jenny began to have seizures. She lets Tracey know that her dad and Princess were there to meet her, and there was another dog called Tonto. This was Tracey’s childhood dog who she loved. Jenny tells me Tonto was also called Puppy and had been with Tracey since she was very young. She was 12 when she passed and they both know that not a day…

MOVIE COCO REO MĀORI This Oscar-winning Pixar movie is hitting the big screens once again, but with a special twist. The whānau-friendly film has had a Māori language makeover just in time for Matariki, with a whole host of famous locals lending their voices to the characters, including Troy Kingi, Rachel House, Roimata Fox and Taika Waititi’s daughter Matewa! IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK AUDITION by Pip Adam The award-winning Kiwi author of The New Animals is back with a mind-boggling sci-fi adventure that kicks off with three giants trapped inside a spaceship that’s powered only by their conversation. It’s not an easy read, but if you stick with it, this slowburner pays off in spades. ON SHELVES THURSDAY (TE HERENGA WAKA UNIVERSITY PRESS, $35) EVENT THE ADVENTURES OF TAHI AND…