Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 51, 2023 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Home but not alone! He was the most successful child actor of the ’90s – and his face pops up like clockwork every Christmas – but Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin has largely shunned the spotlight in recent years. So fans were delighted to see the 43-year-old actor showing off his fiancée Brenda Song, 35, and the couple’s cute young sons at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles. Macaulay’s lookalike boys Dakota, two, and Carson, 11 months, watched on as their father paid tribute to his “three favourite people” sitting in the front row. “I’d like to thank Brenda,” he shared. “You are absolutely everything. You’ve given me just all my purpose. You’ve given me family.” Macaulay famously endured a tumultuous relationship with his own parents –…

BEN BARRINGTON plays Drew Letting us in on a little secret, the actor, 46, explains, “All of us do our photos separately, alone or in pairs, then the images are composited together to make one photo of the entire cast. The background is added afterwards, so there’s always some hot anticipation around how the finished product will look. I look forward to seeing it, although as far as Ria [Vandervis] and I are concerned, the shots always go pretty smoothly – we’re old hats at this point and there were no hiccups this year!” THEO DĀVID plays Viliami Being in Shortland Street’s 2022 cast photo was a “bucket-list moment” for the actor, 27, who adds, “I made it a wee goal of mine to stick around long enough to be…

Cruize Karaitiana might have been knocked out of The Voice Australia, but the Masterton-born wedding singer couldn’t wipe the smile from his face when he left the competition to head home to the Gold Coast. His fiancée Natalie Brasier, 28, had shared exciting news with her partner of 12 years as he was rehearsing in Sydney. Cruize, 33, tells Woman’s Day, “Three days out from the show, Natalie rang me and said, ‘I’m pregnant!’ We’d been trying for such a long time and I was wondering if it would ever happen, so I was just elated. “It was early days, but I wanted to be around Nat and her energy. When I sang my last song, I was ready to go home. I had the biggest smile on my face…

Less than a year ago, adventurer and reality television star Serena Shine’s shed would have had animal pelts drying on a rack. Now it’s baby onesies for her daughter Maeve, but she and husband Atoni Toleafoa wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s been interesting navigating it all and it’s amazing,” enthuses Serena. “We absolutely love it. Despite the lack of sleep, we have been loving every second of this wild child and soaking up the newborn cuddles.” Her sister Amber – who is the other half of the Wild Twins – has added to the excitement by announcing that she is also having a baby, in mid-April, saying, “We have a roar baby on the way. I’m super-excited to be bringing the next wild one into the world!” Amber…

Claireabelle Burt knows how it feels to experience fear, from almost dying as a result of eating disorders to undergoing life-threatening surgery. But the scariest moment for the Timaru social media sensation was being told she was miscarrying her unborn baby. At 10 weeks pregnant, Claire thought she would lose her and fiancé Charlie Satele’s much-wanted first bub after entering hospital with bleeding and hyperemesis, a severe and serious type of morning sickness. Luckily, it was only a scare for the bubbly blonde, 31, whose Instagram page Life Of A Binge Eater – which documents her journey with bulimia, binge-eating disorder, recovery, weight-loss surgery and skin-removal procedures – has over 35,000 followers. On 13 September, Claire and Charlie, 27, were overjoyed to welcome their beautiful baby girl Lulu, who had…

It’s Christmastime, and you and every other person is looking forward to getting away for a well-deserved break. The airports are crowded, chaos has replaced season’s cheer and your stress levels have reached an all-time high. Ho, ho, no! But there are ways to help you set off on holiday relatively unscathed. Here are 10 tips to ensure you embark on your journey with your merry mood intact… 1 BOOK YOUR RIDE IN ADVANCE You’re all ready to go to the airport and see the demand is huge for your ride there. Whether you decide on an Uber or taxi to the airport, save any stress and be sure you book in advance, at least the night before. 2 DOWNLOAD THE MAPS YOU NEED Wifi access is not always guaranteed,…

Sagittarius 23 NOV – 22 DEC As the new moon spotlights your centre stage, an urge to reinvent yourself might take hold. New cosmetics, clothes, cars, even a home ... Just don’t do anything radical! As Mercury retrogrades over the festive period, thoughts may chop and change. STAR TIP Watch that impulsive streak or January could bring a reality check. TAYLOR SWIFT Birth-Tay wishes to the megastar, who turns 34 on 13 December! Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 What a multifaceted person you are – so practical and organised yet full of inventive ideas! As Christmas approaches, your support will be sought out. Talks may touch on deep topics, but luckily, there’s plenty of fun in store too. Just remember to set boundaries. STAR TIP If stress levels are…

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are butting heads with the other residents in their street in London’s posh Primrose Hill over their desire to renovate their $6.5 million mansion. Actors Daniel, 55, and Rachel, 53, submitted plans to Camden Council in September to renovate their period home by knocking down a “poorly constructed” conservatory and adding an extension. But locals and heritage experts have objected, saying the updates would not be in keeping with the Grade II Victorian terrace, which is in a conservation area. This isn’t the first time the couple have been caught up in a dispute with their neighbours. In 2017, bankers Alasdair and Elizabeth Nisbet said their terrace home had been left with cracks because of roots from a tree in the stars’ garden.…

As fun as it is to dress up to compete in a breakdancing challenge with a $10,000 prize, The Block wouldn’t be The Block without some drama. When Steph injures her ribs after falling into a hole on site, her fellow contestants rally to help. But they’re left in a spin when Steph shows up for the contest and delivers an amazing performance. “We were really worried after the accident, giving her heat packs and checking on her,” says Leah. “Then she goes and does the breakdancing challenge! We were all really confused.” Ash adds, “When we were all practising a couple of nights before the challenge, Steph was doing the worm on a concrete slab with her injury.” He reckons Steph, 27, was trying to make herself “look like…

Ten years ago, Sarah Page was suffering postnatal depression after a difficult pregnancy, as well as an autism diagnosis for her beloved 18-month-old son Max. But from her despair emerged a heartwarming charity that’s helping tens of thousands of families in need across Aotearoa. This season, Sarah’s award-winning foundation is donating brand-new presents to 22,000 Kiwi kids, spreading festive magic and above all, kindness. The Christmas Joy Store, New Zealand’s first social toy shop, was started by Sarah in 2020 as a part of her nationwide charity Kindness Collective. The pop-up store provides gifts of choice for families struggling to make ends meet, inviting parents to shop for free and pick toys their kids will love to open on Christmas morning. “I started the Kindness Collective as a way of…

A CUTTING CONFLICT Dear Jay-Jay, I’m about to have my first child, a boy. He is due around Christmas. My husband and I are so excited to meet our son, but we have an issue that is driving a wedge between us. My husband wants our son circumcised and I do not. My husband is circumcised and wants our son to be like him. I think it’s old-fashioned and cruel. What’s the point of circumcision? For aesthetic reasons? If so, then I want our son to choose for himself, but my husband says it’s extremely painful to have it done later in life. We’re at a standstill over this and it’s causing me so much stress. What would you do? Florence, Auckland Hi Florence, You should be having the most…

Love pools and hot tubs? Here’s how to avoid and treat waterborne lurgies. CONJUNCTIVITIS Pool water can lead to eye irritation and possible infection, optometrist Mark Shelton warns. PREVENT IT Wear goggles and remove contact lenses. “If you don’t, bacteria could latch on to contact lenses and may lead to an eye infection,” says Mark. “Chlorinated water can be dangerous to your eyes. After taking off your goggles, splash closed eyes with fresh water to wash out any harmful chemicals.” TREAT IT Don’t swim with conjunctivitis. Speak to a pharmacist, who can recommend antibiotic eye ointment or drops. SWIMMER’S EAR Inflammation of the external ear canal is often caused by repeated exposure to water. Symptoms include redness, pain, itchiness and discharge. PREVENT IT After swimming, dry your ears thoroughly. Earplugs…

Famous Five FROM FRIDAY, THREENOW This brand-new three-part TV adaptation is inspired by the 21 novels in Enid Blyton’s much-loved series about five daring young explorers. In the feature-length premiere, we follow the fearless heroes as they encounter treacherous action-packed adventures, mysteries and secrets, with their faithful pooch Timmy by their side, of course! Out of this world! Earth From Space FROM MONDAY, TVNZ+ This BBC documentary series, narrated by actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, tells the story of life on this planet from a new perspective – outer space! With cameras capturing every part of the globe in eye-popping detail, technology and science come together to create footage that tracks the patterns, shapes, colours and rapid change occuring here on Earth. Modern families Parental Guidance Australia 7.30PM FRIDAY, THREE Hosts Ally…

MOVIE WONKA From the director of Paddington comes a delicious origin story about the man behind the magical chocolate factory. Starring Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka and Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa, this wonderful tale shows how the inventor, magician and chocolatier became the Willy Wonka we love. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK LIGHT AT LAVELLE by Paullina Simons For lovers of historical fiction, the bestselling author of The Bronze Horseman is back with another unforgettable story in which fate throws together a Boston banker and a Ukrainian farmer amid the Great Depression. An undeniable connection grows between the pair, but as their intertwined destinies hang in the balance, they have much to lose. OUT NOW ($38) EVENT BLINDSPOTT SUMMER TOUR The hardcore Kiwi band is back on the road…

After taking out the prestigious Television Personality of the Year trophy, Below Deck Down Under babe Aesha Scott bawled her eyes out backstage at the New Zealand Television Awards, telling Woman’s Day, “I had this cool speech planned, but I just can’t stop crying!” Having moved back to Tauranga with her boyfriend Scott Dobson last month after years living in the States, the reality star – who has been widely praised for her handling of sexual misconduct on her Bravo/ Hayu show – added, “Being a Kiwi is one of my favourite things about myself and I’m so grateful to represent Aotearoa on the world stage, but it means so much to me to win this on home soil. I’m more proud of this than anything I’ve ever done.” Determined…

Kristy and Brett Beams have been attacked online for allegedly treating their fellow Blockheads unfairly, but now the couple are hitting back. “We’re getting labelled as bullies who sit around talking about everyone else,” says Kristy, 34. “But we’re simply reactive people. It’s not something we want to be categorised for, but that’s what we’re getting online.” Kristy, Brett, Leah and Ash have been accused of bullying Steph and Gian Ottavio, as well as Kyle Cottone, particularly during the controversial body-corporate meeting called to remind everyone about the rules. “We’re not worried, though,” insists Brett, 34. “They’re just losers in the comments section.” This week, Leah and Kristy continue clashing with Steph as she gives uninvited feedback on their rooms. Kristy explains, “To have someone who isn’t a judge come…

Have you ever come down with a cold or stomach bug at the start of a much-needed break? Chances are you’ve got something called “leisure sickness” – a condition associated with downtime that is surprisingly common, according to researchers. “Many people experience an uptick in health complaints during weekends and holidays,” says Professor Ad Vingerhoets, a clinical psychologist who focuses on stress and emotion, and who led a study on this strange phenomenon. “Headaches, fatigue, muscle aches or pain and nausea were most common, and rates of cold and flu surge, during the first days of a holiday,” he says. So why do some of us end up in bed and not on the beach? PRE-HOLIDAY STRESS Having a hectic time organising and feeling frazzled means an increase in stress…

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1 Straight out of school, I moved to Sydney by myself to dance full-time. I lasted a year and returned home to teach at the dance school I grew up going to! 2 My career highlights include my first-ever live radio interview with the legendary Skrillex and playing support for Fatboy Slim when he toured around Aotearoa in 2022. 3 I’m a very proud aunty to Van, four, and Goldie, 18 months. 4 At the start of this year, I had a stick surgically removed from my foot, which had been in there for more than two years! 5 I cocreated a website called The New Mood, which is a database of female and gender-diverse DJs to help encourage promoters to diversify their line-ups. 6 I lost my snowboard on…

After composing music for the FIFA Women’s World Cup opening ceremony, the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the World of Wearable Arts show, this is a bit different. What was your inspiration for making children’s music? Before we were married, my wife Erynne and I lived in different cities. I’d send her funny pictures of a little bear in various poses at the pub or beach etc to say I missed her. Over the years, the character became a real alter ego of mine and now he’s 100% real in our hearts. When we started a family, Little Bear started writing his own songs and stories. What do you hope kids and parents will get out of A Bee Might Bite My Nose? My dream is that they’ll fall in…