Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 23, 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

We’d love to hear from you! wdaynz@ aremedia.co.nz womansday.co.nz WomansDayNZ @womansdaynz EDITOR Sebastian van der Zwan DEPUTY EDITOR Amy Prebble CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Denise Bowden ART DIRECTOR Mirella Monteiro DESIGNERS Anna Pétursdóttir, Béla Trussell-Cullen, Debby Wei, Hayley Pearce PHOTO & EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Kellie Blizard BEAUTY EDITOR Anna Lee MANAGEMENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jane Huxley GENERAL MANAGER Stuart Dick EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Sarah Henry ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Claire Chisholm claire.chisholm@aremedia.co.nz SALES MANAGER Chloe Jordan chloe.jordan@aremedia.co.nz  SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Jacquie Fraser jacquie.fraser@aremedia.co.nz  COMMERCIAL BRAND MANAGER Bridget Hewitt bridget.hewitt@aremedia.co.nz CAMPAIGN MANAGER Angela Wei  Woman’s Day is published by Are Media Ltd, PO Box 52122, Kingsland, Auckland 1352. Printed by Webstar, 114 Swanson Road, Henderson, Auckland 0610. © 2024. All rights reserved.…

He’s about to face a jury for manslaughter charges over the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, but that isn’t all Alec Baldwin has on his schedule. The actor and his wife Hilaria dropped a bombshell on social media last week, revealing they’re filming their own reality TV show, The Baldwins, which is set to premiere in 2025. In an Instagram post, Alec, 66, shared, “We’re inviting you into our home to experience the ups and downs, the good, the bad, the wild and the crazy. Home is the place we love to be most.” The show will feature their seven children, Carmen, 10, Rafael, eight, Leonardo, seven, Romeo, six, Eduardo and Maria Lucia, both three, and Ilaria, 20 months. It’s an interesting career move given Alec could face…

Pharmacologist by day, experimental cook by night, MasterChef Australia’s David Tan is one of the most unique contestants this season due to his scientific approach to cooking. Treating the show’s kitchen like his laboratory has paid off in some moments, but it’s been the Gold Coast resident’s downfall in others. “It’s both an advantage and a disadvantage,” admits David, 30. “With the first service challenge, I would’ve had no idea how to come up with a three-course menu. But when I have a problem, like infusing the caramel with Aperol, I can work that out on the spot. I was the problem-solver on the dessert section that day and it worked out really well for the team.” However, David says his analytical brain doesn’t work well with mystery box challenges.…

She’s made movies with Haylie Duff, shot commercials with Isla Fisher and created an award-winning short film series, yet it was her picturesque Nelson wedding that felt like the ultimate movie set for Kiwi actress Deb Foster. Walking down the aisle to Blink-182, the Auckland-born star and her US love Erik Smith then saluted 10 Things I Hate About You by sharing their first dance to Frankie Valli’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, before pulling the ultimate rom-com move – dancing in the rain, then jumping in a swimming pool! “It was totally like an American high-school movie!” says the Los Angeles-based star. But just like the movies, there was also some heartache as Deb, 38, grappled with the absence of her late dad Kevin. In a fun gesture,…

As far as fairytale wedding venues go, blood donation clinics are an unusual choice. But for Yasmin Oliveira and Guilherme Noce Casagrande, it was the perfect place to affirm their love. Originally from Brazil, Guilherme, 25, and Yasmin settled on the Australian Red Cross Blood Clinic in Sydney’s CBD as their venue, making them the first couple in Oz to have a wedding ceremony while donating blood! “We wanted something for both of us and something small,” Guilherme tells Woman’s Day. “We didn’t want to make it a big thing because we don’t have many friends and our families are not here.” The truck driver says Yasmin, 24, who works in a warehouse, used to give blood all the time back in Brazil. On the other hand, Guilherme’s wedding day…

FORBIDDEN LOVE Dear Jay-Jay, I love your advice. I like the way you look at things and don’t judge people. That’s why I feel like you are the only person I can ask about my situation: I am in love… with a married man. I know this isn’t right, but I can’t help the way I feel. We met at work. He is everything I want in a man and we adore each other. We’ve been together a few times in secret and we want to be together long-term, but he can’t leave his wife. She is manipulative and controlling, so he’s scared to leave her. She is not his soulmate. I am. We both know this and we want this, but how can I get him to leave…

TIP Test puddings are cooked by inserting a skewer into the centre. If they’re clean and dry when removed, the pudding is cooked. MOCHA HONEYCOMB SELF-SAUCING PUDDING MAKES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 125g butter, softened • ½ cup caster sugar • 2 eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tsp instant coffee granules • 1 tbsp milk, warmed • 1¼ cups self-raising flour, sifted • 100g dark chocolate, melted • 100g Crunchie bars, roughly crushed • cream, to serve SAUCE • 1 cup boiling water • ⅔ cup brown sugar • 1 tbsp cocoa 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease 4 x 1¼ cup oven-proof dishes or a 5-cup oven-proof dish. 2 In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until pale and…

Brekkie baked eggs A nutritious meal that the whole family can enjoy SERVES 4 Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Sauté 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves until translucent. Add 1 tsp paprika and 1 tbsp tomato paste (concentrated purée), stirring until combined. Stir in ½ cup chopped cherry tomatoes and let them cook down for 1 minute before adding 400g tinned tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer for a further 5 mins. Create four divets in the sauce and crack in 4 eggs. Add 1-2 tbsp pesto or parsley, then season, if desired. Place lid on and turn pan down to a low heat for 6 mins or until egg whites and yolks are fully cooked. Serve with…

1I am from Lower Hutt, Wellington, and was not raised in privilege. We grew up in Oxford Terrace alongside the Naenae-Epuni train line. Yes, Dad [Bernie Fraser] played for the All Blacks, but rugby was not professional then and he drove trucks in the off-season. A fond memory from childhood is peeking through the curtains when the Armed Offenders Squad raided our neighbours. Go, the Hutt! 2I wrote my entire first record on a Martin guitar gifted to me by my friend and from then on only bought Martins myself. A few years ago, they approached me about developing my own signature model, which is now on sale around the world! A portion of each purchase goes to the work of Charity: Water. And best of all, I was able…

PYJAMA PARTY! RENÉE ZELLWEGER Bridget Jones is back and so are her year-round Christmas PJs! This snap from the new film’s London set must be a sign it’s time to dig out our big knickers... Bloomin’ brilliant JANELLE MONÁE It’s all come up roses for the singer/actress, who rocked an entire garden bed of colourful flowers while performing at the Outloud Music Festival in Los Angeles. Let’s hope there weren’t any bees around... How’s it growing, guys? EYES ON YOU! WEIRD AL YANKOVIC & TRAVIS KELCE Could a new love triangle be forming for Taylor Swift? Her partner Travis was spotted locking eyes with Weird Al during a charity baseball game in Missouri. Fashion faux pas COLIN FARRELL Can someone please confirm the Irish actor showers regularly?…

Smitten in the city Moving swiftly on after her divorce from Benjamin Millepied, Natalie Portman has sparked rumours she’s romancing Normal People hunk Paul Mescal after the two were spotted looking flirty outside a London bar. “Natalie and Paul swapped numbers in December when they filmed Actors On Actors,” reveals a mutual mate. “Sparks flew and she told her friends she didn’t want the conversation to stop, which is why she gave him her number.” Natalie, 43, reportedly first met Paul, 28, through her ex-husband, filmmaker Benjamin, 46, who cast the actor in the movie Carmen three years ago. “Paul’s been looking for a serious relationship for some time and he’s clearly smitten with Natalie,” reports our source. “Judging from the huge smile on her face, the feeling’s mutual. This…

Ahoy, me hearties! It looks like it’s a summer of sailing for George and Charlotte amid reports that Wills and Kate have bought a “shrimper-style” sailboat to enjoy on the North Norfolk coast. According to the Daily Mail, the mini royals have been spending their school holidays taking sailing lessons at a local club, while their mother, who is a keen sailor, recovers from cancer treatment at Anmer Hall. A villager connected with the sailing club says, “I have seen Kate bringing George and Charlotte here for lessons. Someone takes them out so they can learn the ropes, while Kate stays on shore. She waits in the club and sits on the balcony.”…

It was clear from the get-go that Married At First Sight New Zealand’s James Hunt and Samantha Best were made for each other. Almost immediately after meeting for the first time at their tropical wedding in Vanuatu, they dived deep into the big issues, including personal health matters. James’ sensitivity around his sleep apnoea came up for discussion, before Sam admitted to suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. It certainly wasn’t romantic, but it set the tone for what would become a relationship of openness, honesty and empathy – just some of the many values they share. “Early on, we realised there were so many things that aligned for us both,” says James, 31. “We had open conversations both on and off camera about our struggles and how we feel, and…

What do Jodie Rimmer and James Mustapic have in common? They’ve both been contestants on Celebrity Treasure Island and they’re huge Taylor Swift fans. But the thing that’s really bonded the two Kiwi stars is the fact that their parents are dating! Since both appearing on the comedian’s TV show James Must-A-Pic His Mum A Man, his mother Janet and Jodie’s dad Bill have been seeing each other for nearly a year, much to the delight of their famous adult children. When James, 28, embarked on the show to find Janet, 61, a boyfriend, he had “pretty low” expectations. “We really struggled getting men to apply, so we were very excited when we found out Bill was going to be coming on,” he says. “Thank me for that,” adds Friends…

For Lego Masters legend Krystle Starr, travelling all the way Down Under from her home in Texas to appear in Lego Masters Australia Vs The World is “a dream” she never thought would happen. In 2020, while the reality TV star was riding high on the success of her first appearance on the US version of Lego Masters, Krystle was dealt the most horrible blow. “After years of being told I had Bell’s palsy, I was finally diagnosed with a brain tumour,” the 36-year-old tells Woman’s Day. “It was the size of a grain of rice, however, it was growing around my fifth facial nerve, and it made the entire left Krystle says because of the state of healthcare in the US and that “for some insane reason” her procedure…

It cost her her job, social life and many of her favourite foods, but Brooke Jordan is glad she was finally able to put a name to the debilitating disease that had plagued her for so long. The bubbly 30-year-old, who lives in north Canterbury with her three-year-old daughter Thea, believes she was born with coeliac disease, a long-term autoimmune disorder that’s caused when the gut reacts to gluten, leading to the small intestine becoming inflamed and damaged. “I was constantly vomiting and suffering from diarrhoea as a child,” recalls Brooke. “I also had acid reflux and gastroenteritis. Doctors think it’s why I’m so short compared to my brother and sister – because coeliacs can impair growth in children.” But Brooke, who moved to Australia in 2013, wasn’t diagnosed until…

GREEN CHICKEN CURRY SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 2 tbsp peanut oil • 750g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cubed • ¼ cup green curry paste • 2 x 400ml cans coconut milk • 2 makrut lime leaves, finely sliced • 150g green beans, trimmed, halved • 1 zucchini, halved lengthways, sliced • ¼ cup coriander leaves • 2 tbsp lime juice • 1 tbsp fish sauce • 1 tbsp palm sugar, grated (or brown sugar) • ⅓ cup Thai basil leaves, plus extra to serve • steamed jasmine rice, to serve 1 In a large wok or frying pan, heat oil on high. Stir-fry chicken in 2 batches, 3-4 mins each, until well browned. Set aside. 2 Using same wok, stir-fry paste 1 min. Add coconut…

SERVES 4 Cook one packet of Waitoa Chicken Burger patties per instructions. Meanwhile, heat frying pan and add 8 slices of bacon, cooking until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and set aside to cool. Once cooled slightly, chop into rough slices. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup lite cream cheese, ¼ tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill and dried chives. Mix well. Remove chicken patties from oven. Top each patty with 2 tbsp of cream cheese mixture. Take half of the diced bacon and divide evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle over 1 cup shredded cheese. Place back in the oven and bake, uncovered, for 15 mins or until cheese is golden and melted. Remove chicken from oven, then garnish with bacon, parsley and spring onion.…

Gemini 22 MAY – 21 JUNE What a social butterfly you can be! The reappearance of an old friend should see you giggling like a teenager and the good vibes might rub off on loved ones as well. To top things off, the weekend could bring a moment – or gift! – that you’ll treasure forever. STAR TIP Look out for some gorgeous new jewellery – it might act like a lucky charm. ELIZABETH HURLEY The eternally youthful British model and actress ushers in her 59th birthday on 10 June. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Someone may be pressing your buttons, but don’t do something that you might regret. The vibe should improve starting Friday and, by next week, you’ll be back in fine form. If you’re searching for…

Swan song Bridgerton darling Nicola Coughlan shared this sneak peek from behind the scenes of the second half of the new series, which is out this week. Street smarts She’s no Muppet! Lucy Liu got to meet the Sesame Street crew at a charity benefit in New York. “Always show up for your pals,” she posted. Radio gaga After taking a break from the spotlight, Jessica Alba leapt back into radio in New York to promote her upcoming Netflix film Trigger Warning. Floral finish Spolier alert: Meryl Streep was spotted shooting the next season of Only Murders In The Building in NYC. Could she be throwing her bouquet?! Doting dad David Beckham shared a cute cuddle with daughter Harper at a Miami football game. See ya, Cyndi! She’s readying to…

An insider claims Jennifer Lopez was “looking for an excuse to back out of” her upcoming This is Me… Live tour, so rumours that her marriage to Ben Affleck might be on the rocks are convenient. “Sales were atrocious and she was facing the humiliation of empty stands,” we’re told. “While it’s rumoured she and Ben may be having problems, there’s no way she’d have quit a tour for him. “The circling rumours of their marriage strife are perfectly timed to give her an exit from the tour while keeping interest in her brand top tier.” However, J.Lo, 54, is genuinely worried her marriage to Ben, 51, is impacting her career, the insider adds. “She isn’t walking away, but it remains to be seen if she actually ends up spending…

Embattled Prince Andrew is determined to keep his Royal Lodge at any cost – $825,000 a year to be exact! Despite his brother, the King, serving him an eviction notice, Andrew, 64, is refusing to go quietly and is desperate to maintain the property, which he sees as a last remnant of power. Charles granted his brother a stay of execution after he promised to cover the extensive repair costs on the $61 million, 30-room home, but now he’s sick of Andrew’s excuses and has reportedly threatened to “sever all ties” with him unless he leaves the lodge for his new home, Frogmore Cottage. According to The Times, if Andrew doesn’t go, the King may cut off the majority of his financial support! EVICTED…

She’s the networking queen, so maybe it should come as no surprise that Sarah Ferguson and Delta Goodrem are good friends! The women looked overjoyed to run into each other in London last week. “Sarah’s been a massive fan of Neighbours and has met Delta many times over the years, whether at fundraisers or special events,” a source says. “She’s always adored her. Expect to see Sarah with some interesting celebrities over the next few months because she’s opening up the next series of her podcast and Delta is probably top of her wishlist of stars to approach. “Delta’s song last year Back To Your Heart helped her through a very tough time following her cancer diagnosis.”…

She’s a sex and relationship therapist who spends her days talking to people about “boobs and bums”, as well as their most intimate fears and desires, but how do Jo Robertson’s three sons feel about her doing it on primetime TV as an expert on Married At First Sight New Zealand? “They’re absolutely fine with it,” insists the Aucklander, 36, who is a mum to Jack, 10, Beau, nine, and Danny, six. “I’ve explained I help people feel better about their bodies and I help couples stay together, so it’s all really positive and they get it.” When it comes to raising children to have a healthy relationship with sex, Jo’s advice is, “Talk early and often.” She explains, “The biggest problem we have with kids and conversations around sex…

Four years on from her time on The Bachelorette New Zealand, Dr Lesina Nakhid-Schuster might have found her “forever person” in new beau Tom Brodie. After breaking from tradition by deciding not to choose anyone on the popular reality show, Lesina, 36, kept her standards high. And just 10 months ago, she met Tom, 38, on a dating app, and their whirlwind romance has seen the ear, nose and throat doctor finally swept off her feet. Recently, Christchurch bloke Tom, a building project developer, invited Lesina down from her home in Palmerston North for a magical mystery weekend. “He surprised me for my birthday,” smiles Lesina. “It was so sweet. He didn’t tell me anything. He just booked my flights to Christchurch, then picked me up from the airport. He…

If you’ve ever wanted to know what Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Brad Pitt are really like, you could ask Josh McGregor. The Kiwi model, who has strutted his stuff on the catwalks of New York, Paris and Milan, has met numerous Hollywood and sporting celebrities since moving to the Big Apple in 2021. “I’ve been really lucky to work with some amazing people,” says Josh, 23, who was born and raised in Whiteman’s Valley, near Upper Hutt. Since being signed to the prestigious Ford Modelling agency, Josh has appeared in advertising campaigns for brands such as Burberry, Calvin Klein and Nike, plus magazines including Vogue and GQ. But he says it’s his down-to-earth Kiwi attitude that has won him friends in high places. “Sometimes a celebrity will ask if…

She was a professional cyclist who competed all over Europe, but Kate Wightman’s biggest challenge wasn’t racing against the world’s best athletes. Or overcoming aggressive ovarian cancer, which robbed her of a chance to have children. It was walking 3000km from Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise money and awareness for gynaecological cancer. The plucky 30-year-old completed the Te Araroa Trail in February, four months after setting off on the gruelling walk with just a backpack and tent for company. “I always wanted to walk Te Araroa, but it was one of those bucket-list items that you never get around to,” laughs Kate. “I decided to walk the length of the country to raise not just money but awareness of gynaecological cancer because there’s so little information about how to…