Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 46, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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Looks like Taylor Swift might have some Bad Blood with her brother Austin, who is battling to make his mark in showbiz without trading on his sister’s name. “It’s no secret Austin’s struggled to find his place in the world,” reports a source close to the 31-year-old actor and producer. “Ten years ago, he was making a name for himself in various theatre shows, but it would all go wrong as soon as Taylor’s fans found out. It was great that his plays were selling tickets, but not for the right reasons. “Since moving into producing film and TV shows, he’s had some mild success, but he’s not been attached to a project since early 2022. “It’s been incredibly hard to find people in his life who aren’t using him as…

Edna Swart assumed it would probably take years – and possibly a gruelling IVF journey – for her and husband Reid Stephen to have a baby together. So it was a shock, 18 months after their show-stopping wedding, for the Celebrity Treasure Island star to discover that not only was she pregnant, but she’d also sailed through the entire first trimester completely oblivious to her impending arrival! “Because of my polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS], I always thought I’d struggle to get pregnant,” admits Edna. “I’ve actually talked to Reid about what he would do if I couldn’t have a baby. It’s always been an insecurity of mine.” However, after the pair had enjoyed a dreamy five-week road trip around the States, Edna thought she’d better do a pregnancy test since…

When a RHOS reboot was announced, shoe designer Terry Biviano seemed like a nobrainer for casting, but the 48-year-old glamour queen reveals her hubby, retired league superstar Anthony Minichiello, wasn’t so enthused. “My husband was probably the most hesitant,” she says. “But he supports me no matter what and ultimately, he left the decision up to me. Now I’ve made my bed, so I have to lie in it!” While she adds that former Roosters captain Anthony, 43, is “all good with it now”, Terry admits their conversations about RHOS were “a bit daunting to begin with”. Though she insists this second series isn’t as nasty as the first one, which saw the show cancelled in 2017, Terry promises there’s plenty of drama. “Just wait and see,” she winks.…

Adrenaline, international adventure and romance are in the air on Rush this week as Team Gold’s Lola Calistamon and Saxon Gallaher find a spark. “Saxon was my rock,” confesses Lola, 25. “I quickly figured out there were some big personalities in the game, which made me shut down, so I really leant on Sax.” Lola, who runs a daycare centre, reveals their time at Carnival in Rio de Janeiro deepened their relationship. She explains, “I was a bit down and said to Saxon, ‘I think I’m going home.’ He looked me in the eye and said, ‘I’m not going to let that happen.’ Having that safety net allowed me to become more comfortable in myself.” While she and Saxon, 32, are now “just friends” post-filming, the cosy Queenslanders still catch…

When Kiwi artist Sebastian Gower calls himself an “Eveready battery”, he isn’t kidding. While chatting to Woman’s Day, the upbeat, chatty global social media sensation talks 100km an hour about art, life and moving from the Bay of Plenty to Auckland for love. “I’ve always had endless amounts of go,” admits Seb, who’s become as famous for his positivity as he has for livestreaming his art – and his handsome good looks no doubt add to the appeal! In just a year, the 30-year-old has amassed around 120,000 followers on TikTok and another 121,000 on Instagram, where fans from around the world interact with Seb as he paints. “I try to livestream every day for up to four hours,” he says. “I talk about what colours I’m using and how…

After a few hectic weeks at work, my husband and I are more than ready to escape Auckland for a restorative weekend in the country when we pull up to the driveway of Cambridge’s The Good Life Retreat, where lambs and foals frolic amid lush green grass and pretty pink blossoms. It’s an idyllic rural setting that instantly makes us forget our big-city stresses – and those worries fade even faster when the accommodation’s owners, generous hosts Nat and Paul, greet us with a glass of wine and show us around the hilltop property, which has stunning views over the surrounding farmland. Just a simple house and paddock when they moved here in 2020, the luxury escape now boasts gorgeous gardens, a pool, a spa, a gym, a sauna, an…

Bonding over brotherly love Ralphie comes through passed over. He confirms to Jann that it was indeed due to a stroke or brain bleed, as she suspected. He thanks his family for a truly wonderful life. He’s a real character and has a lot of energy. Jann’s dad comes through with her mum – he laughs and says he has a menagerie over there. Ralphie shows me two other dogs, Boo-Boo and Bobby, who were his mates. They both belonged to Jann’s friend. Ralphie shows me that he has also met up with a brother who he never met before, Jack. They are full brothers and have the same parents, but Jack was before Ralphie’s time. Jack shows me he had a number of medical issues, including going blind at…

It’s been a sad week in the Woman’s Day office after the death of beloved star Matthew Perry. Many of us grew up watching Friends, and it was Chandler Bing, in particular, who shaped our sense of humour and even the way we spoke back in the ’90s. I mean, could he have been any funnier? You can read our tribute on page 10. Meanwhile, after her eye-opening interview with Edna Swart about her shock pregnancy (page 14), deputy editor Amy joined me for a preview screening of Tom Sainsbury’s haunting and hilarious new film Loop Track, where we cackled and cowered behind our boxes of popcorn in equal measure. Read all about the Kiwi comedian’s foray into fatherhood on page 24. Last week, I was also lucky enough to…

MATTHEW PERRY 1969 – 2023 Matthew Perry once confessed he’d give up all his fame and money in an instant to cure the substance addiction he’d battled since he was 14. “The fact that I would trade it all to not have this disease is true,” said the star, who spent more than $15.3 million trying to get clean over the years – including 15 trips to rehab, 6000 visits to AA and even a stint on life support. In fact, while it’s the comfort food of TV for so many people, heartbreakingly, Matthew admitted he could never bring himself to watch Friends – the sitcom that made him world famous and saw him banking $1.71 million an episode by 2002. “I didn’t watch the show and haven’t watched the…

The King has always maintained that a “slimmed-down monarchy” was the way forward following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. However, even his own sister, Princess Anne, has pointed out that it “doesn’t sound like a good idea”. Now, more than a year since Charles ascended the throne, palace insiders tell Woman’s Day that the decision to streamline The Firm is less than ideal. Especially because it now contains just four members under the age of 70 – the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh! We’re told it’s a problem that’s putting a lot of pressure on the two couples, who are each trying to raise families and balance increasing duties. ROYAL ROUGH PATCH “It appears everything is piling on them at…

When fans spot Ada Nicodemou and Lynne McGranger together outside of Home And Away, usually one thing happens. “People freak out,” Ada, 46, laughs. “Wherever we are, people are like, ‘Argh, it’s Irene and Leah!’ and cause such a scene.” However, fans could be forgiven for losing their minds when they see that two of Summer Bay’s most beloved and long-serving characters are actually best friends in real life. But they really are! “We’re really blessed to know each other,” says Lynne, 70. “We know how to have a laugh and we share so much common ground after being on the show for so long. But we never take any of it, or ourselves, too seriously.” BAY BESTIES Their closeness is palpable as they rattle off inside jokes and favourite…

Michael Meredith is one of New Zealand’s most talented chefs, celebrated for the gourmet dishes he creates at his Auckland restaurants. However, the Samoan-born star’s earliest food memories involve humbler fare and he’s always held on to a love of the flavours he grew up with. “One of my first memories is my mother’s pancake stand at the market in Apia,” says Michael. “Panikeke are almost like a doughnut, made from flour, sugar, vanilla and maybe mashed banana. Mum would cook them in a big pot of oil, heated by a kerosene lamp, and sell them for 5c apiece. It was a little business to earn extra money. Me and my brother used to help.” Michael’s father wasn’t around much and his mother, Metita Saleilua, worked hard to look after…

Dr Kate Adams admits there are two parts to her – the one she presents as a professional veterinarian and the other as a glamorous housewife. “I take off a dress and heels, put on scrubs and an hour after filming, I’m expressing anal glands at my clinic,” tells Kate, 40. “I feel like Batman a lot of the time because there are two sides to me.” Kate, who’s single and a “terrible swearer”, says that filming Real Housewives was far harder than she expected and some of her encounters with fellow cast members surprised her. “Until you’ve been there, nobody knows how they’re going to respond when they’re pushed into a corner, have their values tested or someone’s coming at you,” she explains. “It’s easy to throw peanuts from…

Terrena Griffiths used to pull on corporate wear and spend her days solving problems as a high-flying business operations manager. Now, as founder of The Chip Packet Project NZ, the Auckland mum-of-two volunteers endless hours and love into this charity that warms New Zealand’s most vulnerable. “We make robust survival blankets that are exactly like the search-and-rescue ones on TV – with foil inside that reflects your heat back into you – except they’re made from used chippy packets!” says Terrena, 51, who makes handwoven kete baskets for the homeless that include pillows, ground rolls and blankets. “They’re more than just a one-use wonder and because it takes 25 family-sized packets to make one blanket, that’s four hours of volunteer love each time.” In Aotearoa, reports show around 69,000 people…

Whether you’re perimenopausal, in full-blown menopause or just a woman who’s curious about what’s to come, chances are you’re aware of some changes you experience as you age. And as you reach menopause, you should know that brain fog – the cognitive symptoms associated with reaching menopausal age – is real! GP Dr Ginni Mansberg explains that there are some things you can do to help. WHAT DO PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE HAVE TO DO WITH THE BRAIN? “Naturally, lots of women who see me are experiencing brain fog and are terrified about what this means for their brains,” says Ginni. “Is this the beginnings of dementia?” Thankfully, Alzheimer’s disease is exceptionally rare at the time most women go through menopause and perimenopause, so it’s unlikely to be anything more than…

One-pan ’nduja orzo Full of spice, zest and flavour! SERVES 2 Finely chop 2-3 garlic cloves. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add 75-100g of ’nduja (depending on how spicy you like it) and cook until it is “melted”, using the back of your spoon to smoosh it into small pieces. Scrape in garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds more. Pour in 150g orzo and stir so that each piece gets coated in the garlicky ’nduja oil, then pour in 150ml white wine. Once wine has bubbled away by half, pour in 400ml boiling water and season well, then leave to bubble away for 8-10 mins until orzo is just cooked, with a soupy sauce remaining. Meanwhile, finely slice 2 roasted red peppers…

Scorpio 24 OCT – 22 NOV Your stars are in perfect problem-solving mode, so take advantage. Throw some fresh ideas into the ring at work or sit down for a good heart-to-heart. Many Scorpions are entering a more public, visible period in their lives. Perhaps it’s time to update your wardrobe? STAR TIP A weekend get-together might be more fun – and dramatic! – than expected. DEMI MOORE Movie star Demi turns 61 on 11 November. She’ll be celebrating in style with her blended family. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 The festive season is kicking in early for you! As Venus slides into your social sector, the pace will pick up – kids’ activities, party invites and milestone events. And the good vibes should prove catchy, with some Saggies…

How has life changed for you after Celebrity Treasure Island? It’s opened new doors for me for work, which I’m super-grateful for, and a few more people recognise me, which is buzzy. But the best part was the relationships I got to make with the other contestants. What was your highlight from CTI? Probably when Tāme Iti got the catapult in that team challenge. What a moment! You’re appearing in some special episodes of Brain Busters that are fully in te reo Māori. What does that mean to you? It was amazing to work on such a fun show and doing it in te reo was even cooler ’cos it was something new. It’s something I believe everyone will enjoy. Mad respect to Sonny Ngatai and Chris Kirk, who really…

Wear it like Beckham! EDWARD NORTON & SHAUNA ROBERTSON The Glass Onion actor and his film producer wife scored couple-costume goals as they dressed as David and Victoria Beckham for a Halloween bash in LA. FALLEN IDOL GUY SEBASTIAN He had a worldwide hit with his song Battle Scars, but back home in Sydney, the Voice Australia coach was fighting a different war as he tried to wrangle his golf trundler. The bumpmobile BEN AFFLECK & JENNIFER GARNER Looks like the former superhero was trying to blame his ex after accidentally tapping the front of another car with his $300,000 Batmobile-style electric Mercedes. We’re sure he can afford the repairs... UGH, AS IF! KIM KARDASHIAN & NORTH WEST We were “totally buggin” when we saw this snap of the reality…

Reason to celebrate Princess Kate is an aunt again! Her brother James Middleton and his wife Alizée looked happy as they took baby son Inigo for a stroll in London. It’s Britney, bitch! Paris Hilton paid tribute to her pal Britney Spears’ Toxic music video for the Casamigos Halloween party in Los Angeles. Game for a laugh! It wasn’t the result they wanted, but Jason Momoa, Tana Umaga, Rita Ora and Taika Waititi still found reason to smile at the Rugby World Cup final in Paris. Family of legends Grease fans Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber were joined at their LA Halloween bash by daughter Kaia and her boyfriend Austin Butler (as Edie Sedgwick and Andy Warhol) and son Presley (as Johnny Depp in Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas).…

They tied the knot in a quickie Las Vegas ceremony three years ago, but the rumour mill is in overdrive that Lily Allen and David Harbour are on a fast track to divorce! Sparking speculation that all is not well, Lily, 38, unfollowed Stranger Things star David, 48, on Instagram last week. “Lily and David have barely been together for the past three months,” a source explains. “They’ve been living separate lives. When she was in London for [the play] The Pillowman, David was spotted at just one performance, in July. In her downtime, Lily would be with her mates in London or her kids. When she went back to the US, there was no sign of David.” Adding to the mystery, Lily was seen in New York still wearing…

MATTHEW PERRY 1969 – 2023 Jennifer Aniston broke down in tears during an interview in 2004 over just “the idea of even losing” Matthew Perry while discussing her Friends co-star’s addiction demons. And now the actress is reeling because her biggest fear has been realised. “All five of the Friends cast are in real bad shape, but Jen’s by far taking this the worst,” a Hollywood insider tells Woman’s Day after the actor was found unresponsive in his backyard spa in Pacific Palisades, California, on 28 October. “She’s torturing herself with each and every scenario where she could have done this or should have said that. She was one of the last people to speak to him and she’d planned on calling him on Sunday [the day after he died].…

As she cradles her baby bump and the jaw-dropping aquamarine engagement ring on her finger glitters in the sunlight, former Silver Ferns star Storm Purvis laughs as she tries to sum up how crazy 2023 has been. “Everything has been so zero to 100,” she tells Woman’s Day. “It’s funny how that happens – but this whole year has been a whirlwind.” Things were not supposed to be quite as speedy for the Sky Sport commentator and Crowd Goes Wild presenter, 30, and her fiancé, lawyer Dan Hilton-Jones, 29, but as fate would have it, the couple, who have been together for almost six years, are due to welcome their little girl in the new year. “I guess there’s no right time to have a baby or try to plan…

Krissy Marsh admits her sons both hated that she agreed to return to The Real Housewives Of Sydney and that she has already made two enemies among the new cast, despite her best intentions to make this series less bitchy. “I’m as shocked as anyone with the stuff that comes out of my mouth half the time,” laughs Krissy, 51, who was anything but apologetic for her fiery clashes, outbursts and outright attacks on fellow castmates in the first series. “If you look back in life, you just get a sore neck! But I was really happy with the way I behaved. You can’t choose what other people say about you, but I wasn’t going to change for anyone. I wasn’t going to become meek and mild.” The first season…

A winner of Australian Survivor and now the host of new reality series Rush, David “Golden God” Genat is accustomed to travelling the globe as a model, but it was a personal loss that hit close to home. David lost his father to a heart attack in 2022 after spending two weeks in intensive care. David was in New York and flew back to Perth, where he grew up, making it just in time to say goodbye. “We were really close,” the 43-year-old shares. “It was super-hard.” David, who has lived in New York for the past 20 years, is grateful he was able to spend more time with his father prior to his death thanks to COVID. What was meant to be a six-month holiday in Australia turned into…

When Fatima Yousufi laces up her football boots and steps out onto the pitch in Melbourne, she can’t help but think about the life she’s left behind in her homeland, Afghanistan. “I thought I had to give up all my dreams,” Fatima, 21, tells Woman’s Day. “But now we’re together and that’s the most important thing.” The captain of the Afghanistan women’s national squad helped her teammates flee the country after the Taliban came to power in August 2021. After an international effort from sportspeople and activists, including TV soccer commentator and humanitarian Craig Foster, the team managed to escape on a military plane when the Australian government granted them emergency visas. Known for their horrific treatment of women and girls, Fatima knew the Taliban would target her team as…

Q I’m 86 and desperate to know about my husband. He passed in 2020 and we were married for 65 years. I keep thinking about the hospital and the doctor not taking proper care of him. Is he OK? Maria MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful husband is coming through with so much love for you. He is holding a rose in his hand and tells me it’s for you because you are his soulmate. Your husband does not want you to burden yourself with worry or regret about the hospital. He smiles, telling me he is OK now and no longer in pain. Your husband says thank you for everything you did to look after him – especially toward the end. He hears you talking to him every day and says…

How is Love Island Games different from the regular series? There’s obviously the games element, but also the majority of the islanders already know each other, so when there’s drama or arguments, strong real-life friendships are getting torn. The emotions are so high! What’s been the highlight of the show so far? The unknown – just going into the experience not knowing what was coming my way. Do you have any regrets from your time on Love Island? No. I left with no stone unturned! What’s your top advice for someone looking for love? Don’t look for love – you’ll never find it. Work on yourself, sharpen your personality and your rig, then you will attract like-minded people! What is your favourite holiday destination? That would have to be Majorca.…