Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1, 2025 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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IT’S ALWAYS BEEN THEIR SPECIAL PLACE... The Princess of Wales has admitted that going through cancer has left her “grateful for the simple yet important things in life – of simply loving and being loved”. And her husband Prince William feels the same, so much so, he’s pulled out all the stops to show Kate just how much she means to him with a second honeymoon and even a romantic vow renewal. “The hardship of this year has made making time for one another so very, very important,” reveals a royal insider. “Wills is ever the romantic – Kate values their alone time, nothing is more special than having her prince to herself – so he’s planning a romantic getaway, just the two of them. 14 YEARS STRONG! “And those…

How do you feel about being judged for your creations? It’s always a momentous thing embarking on a challenge that’s completely new to you, then seeing that play out on television. It’s really exciting, but a little bit daunting too. You’ve been a guest cook on MasterChef. Do you still get nervous on telly? I always am nervous when there are so many eyes on me. When I bake at home, I’ve got my podcast on, I can listen to music, I can snack and I can cook at my own pace. When people are watching me, there’s always that pressure to keep to time and make sure I’m doing things methodically. And cutting cakes on camera is always nerve-racking – I feel like my hands don’t know what they’re…

Ryan Wolf has had multiple acting roles, including on Shortland Street and Spartacus, but it’s his podcast Guilt that has everyone talking. The award-winning, true-crime podcast has had over six million downloads since its inception three years ago and it’s riveting stuff as Ryan takes listeners with him while investigating New Zealand cold cases. “Sometimes we go down leads that don’t work out and people go along on that inside journey, and I think they really like that side of it,” says Ryan. “It’s a real inside look into what it’s like to investigate a case… Knocking on doors and wading through the mud of a case.” Occasionally he’s asked himself, “What the f**k am I doing here?” such as the time he met with a shady heroin dealer in…

Whether it’s finding a new job, meeting someone special or simply trying something new, negative self-talk has a way of thwarting our best plans. If that sounds familiar, it’s time to tackle those fears head on. Take our quiz to find out what might be standing in the way of your dreams… 1 There’s a new hobby that you fancy trying your hand at, but… A You can’t bear the thought of walking into a room full of strangers. B You tried that wine-tasting class a few years back and didn’t enjoy it. C Everyone else would have been doing it for years and be so much better than you. D Do you really have time for that? How would you get there and what if…

CRUMBED FISH BURGERS WITH CABBAGE SLAW & CHILLI MAYO SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + CHILLING COOK 15 MINS • 500g skinless firm white fish fillets, sliced into 8 • ½ cup plain flour • 2 eggs, whisked • ½ cup panko crumbs • vegetable oil, for shallow-frying • 4 long bread rolls • fries, to serve CABBAGE SLAW & CHILLI MAYO • ½ small red cabbage, finely shredded • 1 carrot, grated • 2 spring onions, finely sliced • ½ cup mayonnaise • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 2 tsp chopped dill, plus extra to serve • 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped 1 Coat fish in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg and press into crumbs to coat. Place on a tray and chill until required.…

Missing Milly AMANDA SAYS Milly tells me she was rehomed with Karen and her daddy two years ago. Another dog called Missy was also rehomed with Karen and comes through too. The two were best friends and liked to escape and wander off. Milly was a nervous dog and heard a bang. She ran off and Missy tried to chase her, but she was too fast. Milly tells me she went missing and Karen searched for a long time. Milly wants Karen to know that she did not run away but thought she was being chased and ran under the fence of a property, where she was taken by two larger dogs. Missy did not see it but heard it. Milly said it was quick and she did not…

JEREMY CLARKSON CLARKSON’S FARM CILLIAN MURPHY PEAKY BLINDERS ROBERT DE NIRO TAXI DRIVER PAUL MICHAEL GLASER STARSKY & HUTCH DAVID BECKHAM Talk about main-character energy! The soccer legend has admitted he gets so obsessed with TV shows, he’ll often transform himself into their lead roles. After going gangster as De Niro’s Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver, complete with a mohawk, then rocking a flat cap in tribute to Cillian’s character Tommy Shelby in drama Peaky Blinders, he even morphed into Jeremy for Clarkson’s Farm. Surely Posh’s favourite has to be Hollywood, give the man a job! BRAD PITT FIGHT CLUB…

It’s around this time that I usually start to think about the year ahead. After a relaxing summer break, my mind feels clearer, uncluttered by drama and deadlines, and I can mull over what I want to achieve in the 12 months ahead. For 2025, my goal is to be more conscious of my environmental footprint – reducing, reusing, repairing and recycling wherever possible. Deputy editor Amy wants to spend more time outdoors for her mental wellbeing, while art director Mirella is keen to build on her already-enviable fitness and strength with swimming, and designers Debby and Anna both want to read more books. Don’t we all sound so wholesome? Just wait until the glow of the summer holidays wears off… Meanwhile, our super-cool cover star Ruby Tui wants 2025…

She might be known as the “guinea pig reiki healer” from Married At First Sight New Zealand, but beneath the bubbly persona and loud laugh, Madeleine Gilbert has spent much of her life healing a troubled soul. Sitting down with Woman’s Day, she reveals it’s her devastating past that inspired her to guide others on their own healing journey. At just seven years old, in her home suburb of Bayswater in Auckland, Maddie was sexually abused by her teacher for a year, before he moved on to another school. “At that age, you don’t really know what’s going on,” she shares. “You start to think it’s normal. It wasn’t until I was 21 that I told my parents. They encouraged me to tell the principal, who was there at the…

Rogue builders have shared their horror stories from The Block – and they aren’t just about bills going unpaid! “It was damaging for our business and we were led to believe the experience would be great exposure,” an unnamed tradie tells Woman’s Day. “We had no idea how much the show would build us into their storylines. “None of us signed up to be ‘talent’ or have so much screen time. We will be warning other builders to steer clear of any opportunities to come and work on The Block next year.” Their claims have prompted speculation the show may now struggle to secure local builders when it returns to filming in Daylesford, rural Victoria, later this year for the new series.…

Not many people can say that stumbling across an island full of influencers in Fiji changed the trajectory of their life. But New Plymouth plus-size model Megan Wright can. The content creator was on a solo island getaway in 2019, weeks after being dumped on Valentine’s Day, when she was approached by New Zealand-born influencer Riley Hemson, who has amassed more than 640,000 Instagram followers as a plus-size model. The Gold Coast-based influencer told Megan how great she looked in her bikini and that approach sparked a life-changing conversation. “Riley asked if we could take a photo together and I’d followed her for ages on Instagram, so I was just trying to stay cool and not be a fan girl,” laughs Megan, who was born in South Africa and moved…

Mostly As SAY GOODBYE TO SELF-DOUBT Try challenging negative thoughts with positive actions, says life coach Michelle Elman. Is your brain telling you that you can’t do something? “Try it anyway!”she says. You might be surprised at the result. “Actively proving your mind wrong means that a negative thought doesn’t dictate your decisions going forward.” We can’t stop negative thoughts, but we can stop “attaching” to them in a way that holds us back, explains Michelle. “Picture these thoughts as clouds in the sky – just watch them float by.” Mostly Bs DON’T LET BAD EXPERIENCES CONTROL YOU Just because it didn’t work out once doesn’t mean it’ll always go pear-shaped. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you reframe negative experiences. See your GP, who may refer you for sessions.…

MUFFIN PAN CHORIZO FRITTATAS TM6 TM5 TM31 PREP TIME 5 MINS TOTAL TIME 30 MINS SERVES 12 CHORIZO FRITTATAS • 120g chorizo, cut into 1cm dice • 120g red onion, thinly sliced • 200g red capsicum, cut into 1cm dice • 200g broccoli, cut into small florets • 120g parmesan, cut into 2cm pieces • 80g cheddar cheese, cut into 2cm pieces • 12 eggs • 120g cream • 70g milk • 1 pinch sea salt • 1 pinch ground black pepper TOMATO RELISH • 80g red onion • 1 garlic clove • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar • 3 tsp brown sugar • ¼ tsp sea salt KITCHEN EXTRAS • 12-hole muffin tray, muffin wrap papers CHORIZO FRITTATAS…

Ruby Tui is at a crossroads – in both her rugby career and her personal life away from the game that has given her so much. The Black Ferns icon and Olympic gold medallist may not be sure what her sporting future will look like, but she knows she wants to, in some way, be part of the defence of the Rugby World Cup title in England next year. The 32-year-old crowd favourite wants to find the best way she can to give back, especially to the rugby community – with a project that “will allow me to be the best kind of human I can be”. That might be through study, charity work or a new business venture, Ruby says. But she also wants to find a place to…

It t may have been the most unsuccessful Married At First Sight in history, but many of the cast of 2024’s New Zealand show are now living their best lives and say they have the show to thank for it. Woman’s Day caught up with a few of the contestants to find out what life had in store for them after the show had wrapped. NATE DRURY Aviation officer Nate, 31, who was matched with Maddie, has met the love of his life in flight attendant and influencer Courtney Coulston, 30. They both work at Wellington Airport and regularly travel together. When Woman’s Day calls, the pair have just left the gym. “She works out with me a lot, but she’s actually more of a runner,”…

He may be a French-Swiss foodie, but Australian cuisine has made a big impression on MasterChef: Dessert Masters’ Amaury Guichon. “Almost every morning, I start my day with avo on toast, which makes me feel particularly Aussie,” laughs the pastry chef and chocolatier. Dessert Masters is back for a second season, with contestants including MasterChef guest cook Christy Tania and The Great Australian Bake Off runner-up Dan Pasquali. “Obviously, the bigger the reputation, the higher the stakes are,” says Amaury, 33. “But I think everybody is really a bit nervous and frightened to show what they’re capable of.” Amaury is judging alongside former MasterChef host Melissa Leong, whom he says welcomed him onto the first season “with open arms”. He adds, “I actually love my time here in Australia.…

If you’re looking for a way to achieve brighter, smoother skin, glycolic acid could be your secret weapon. This useful ingredient is a gentle chemical exfoliant that dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells, revealing a smoother, more radiant complexion. As part of the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family, it’s especially beneficial for those with dry or ageing skin. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Don’t let the “acid” portion of the name scare you away. These types of exfoliants can be much gentler on skin than abrasive facial scrubs. A whizz at multitasking, glycolic acid also offers some major skincare benefits. By exfoliating the built-up layer of dead skin, it reveals the fresher, smoother, more youthful-looking complexion that’s hiding underneath. Glycolic acid creates a smooth canvas for makeup to lay…

With holidays and longer, lazy evenings, many of us will have a little more time to spend outdoors – so make the most of it. It’s time to enjoy being in the garden rather than working on it – don’t feel guilty for taking that chill-out time! THINGS TO DO Take it easy and avoid peak heat during the day. Watch that UV! Don’t forget to cover up with a hat, gloves and sunnies, and use high-SPF sunscreen whenever you’re out in the garden. • Prune any spent flower heads. Roses in particular will always benefit from having flower heads removed and this will often bring on new blooms. • Feed repeat bloomers, such as gardenias and roses. A product like Rooster Booster, supplemented with an application of…

Capricorn 23 DECEMBER – 20 JANUARY Your imagination is in full flight, so be sure to write down your ideas, even if they seem far-fetched. With minor tweaking, they could have merit. If someone’s behaviour is stressing you out, why not treat yourself to a massage or download a good relaxation app? STAR TIP A gift or special piece of jewellery might prove to be a lucky charm. JOELY RICHARDSON The star of the upcoming third Downton Abbey film turns 60 on 9 January. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Feeling talked out? After a whirlwind few weeks, it’s time to slow down and recharge those batteries. As you relax and unwind, interesting ideas should take shape. If you’ve been feeling tired or below par, a doctor’s visit could…