Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2019 i NEXT

In December 2017, Hannah Leslie became pregnant with her sister’s child, one of an increasing number of babies being born by surrogate. Today, Harry George is a bouncing nine-month-old. Courtney George says, “It’s amazing that my sister gave up her body for nine months so I could have a baby.” Each year, about 20 to 25 surrogacy pregnancies are approved by the Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ECART). In New Zealand, surrogacies are an altruistic arrangement, which means the surrogate is unable to take any money from the intending parents. In what is a much-criticised law, the surrogate mother and her partner are the legal parents until the intending parents adopt the child. A CLOSE BOND Courtney and Hannah were born 16 months apart and have always been close.…

Cordis was the perfect choice, thanks to a recent renovation to include family rooms complete with kitchen facilities and kid-friendly services. Check-in was an unexpected highlight, with Cordis mascot Cody the Red Panda there to greet us, step ladders so the boys could check in themselves (once they’d finished chasing Cody’s tail), and a stunning lobby space for me to swoon over. Then it was time to explore. Being in the city meant we could reconnect with what we love about central Auckland, and searching for personalised places (like my favourite shops) was made easy thanks to the hotel’s shuttle service which took me to downtown Auckland. Over the course of the weekend, we took the free Cordis e-bikes to the park and over the pink cycleway. We had a…

My show is 7 to 11pm weeknights, but I start prepping around 2pm at home, looking at the big stories of the day and going through news websites. That takes two to two and a half hours. I take a break to sort dinner for my hubby around 4pm – I don’t get to have dinner with my husband, but I like to make sure he’s not having two-minute noodles. I head into work by 5.30pm to catch the 6pm news and spend another hour looking for any last-minute stories I could talk about. I started in radio in 1986, in my home town of Hastings. I worked my way up the island, spending a few fun years at a Taupo radio station before getting the call to come to…

01 MAGIC SEATS Unsure what to wear? Lower the seat bases for a floor-to-ceiling cargo area and bring your wardrobe with you! Play real-life Tetris and transport whatever strangely shaped objects you like – the HR-V’s ingenious magic seats configure in 18 different ways. It’s a jungle out there – and the Honda HR-V is the best way to get amongst it. Like the perfect handbag, it’s stylish and compact on the outside but surprisingly roomy and accommodating on the inside 02 CITY BRAKE ASSIST Need a guardian angel? Low Speed Collision Mitigation warns the driver when it detects a high risk of collision and applies the brakes automatically if the driver doesn’t act. Two right feet? False Start Prevention has your back when you accelerate instead of brake in…

FRAGRANCE My two go-tos at the moment are Flowerbomb Bloom by Viktor & Rolf and Black Opium by YSL. HAIR PRODUCT With all of the styling, blow-drying and straightening that happens to my hair at work, it definitely needs all the help it can get. Miracle Hair Treatment by Eleven is amazing. FILM The last one I saw that really hit me hard was A Star Is Born. ALBUM Billie Eilish’s When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? I interviewed her for a story just before she exploded on the music charts and have been obsessed ever since. ACCESSORY A beautiful watch, because it’s both practical and stylish. I just bought myself a gorgeous gold Rosefield one, and now I have my eye on another with both silver and…

For some people, their first home is their ‘forever’ home, renovated or redecorated only once a decade or so. Other people are free spirits who change their surroundings whenever the mood strikes. Interior designer Bronnie Masefau is in the latter camp. Bronnie, her husband AJ and their children – Isaiah, 21, Nate, 19, and Kayziah, 16 – lived at various addresses over a span of 13 years, ranging from a heritage-listed house to an apartment. Yearning to be closer to family, the Masefaus decided to move closer to them in 2016. “Prior to moving, my parents lived with us,” says Bronnie. “We all have wonderful memories of that time, so when we relocated, we were keen to buy a home that could also accommodate Mum and Dad in the future.”…

ENCHANTING EMERALD Deeper hues can be worn as a blended wash of colour over lids to deepen a smokey eye look, or as a liner beneath the lower lashes. STUNNING SAPPHIRE To make a bold liner work, apply a wash of neutral shadow, then hug the lash line with a clean and simple swipe of bright colour. ALLURING AMETHYST Purple or burgundy eyeshadow looks particularly stunning on women with green or hazel eyes. Tip Keep the rest of your makeup palette subtle, and team with a glossy nude or pink lip.…

After Tash Crosby was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she realised there was very little information out there about gynaecological cancer. So the cancer survivor has made it her mission to raise awareness about the five types (yes, five) of gynaecological cancers and support other women. The founder of charity Talk Peach (talkpeach.org.nz) shares why we should be paying attention to what goes on ‘down there’. What is Talk Peach about? Talk Peach is a registered New Zealand charity founded by a survivor and run by survivors in order to ensure there are more survivors. Our vision is to inform New Zealanders on gynaecological disease and connect and support those who are diagnosed. Talking taboos and putting an end to a culture of silence and stigma around gynaecological health is a…

Mushroom ragù with spaghetti SERVES 4 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOK ABOUT 2 ½ HOURS Mushrooms can be partnered with pretty much the same ingredients as beef: tomatoes, red wine and strong-flavoured herbs spring to mind. I would probably avoid more delicate mushroom varieties like oyster and enoki, as they won’t benefit from slow cooking as much as the more robust button mushrooms and Swiss browns. For a gluten-free meal, simply serve with some mashed potato or polenta instead of the pasta. 1 tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 400g can crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste (concentrated purée) 2 tsp vegetable stock powder 2 tsp cornflour 2 tsp dark soy sauce Small handful tarragon leaves Large handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 2 cups…

Read of the month Recursion Blake Crouch Macmillan, $35 The stakes are raised to fever pitch in this intense sci-fi thriller that dwells on memory and how it shapes our identity. The story alternates between two characters in two time periods – NYPD detective Barry Sutton in 2018 and neuroscientist Helena Smith in 2007 – and it begins with Barry, who is doing his best to talk a woman away from the edge of a building. Before leaping to her death, she tells him she’s suffering from False Memory Syndrome – a frightening condition in which individuals have other people’s memories implanted in their brains. Next, we encounter Helena who, 11 years earlier, is working on a machine that allows people to relive their memories. Her motives are pure: if…

For a long time after leaving my marriage, I was racked with doubt. Had I been too weak? Too soft? I’d lie in bed, imagining different outcomes: me giving an ultimatum – “Shape up or ship out” – the outcome being that my husband ended up in therapy rather than in an apartment two miles away, not speaking to me. In those months I wondered what my sister would have done in my situation. My sister runs her household like a naval ship, and refuses to tolerate anything unruly or unpredictable, meaning her family life ticks along like obedient clockwork. If I’d been tougher, stricter, would my marriage have survived? It took me a long time to accept that there are wives who lay down the law and stick things…

My day: I wake up pretty late at the moment as I’m not rehearsing. I do a little stretch and meditate, walk George, my 12-year-old shih tzu, then I’ll make a smoothie and hit the road. I use the time to learn lines and songs – I must look really stupid at the lights. This week I met with performers, producers and newspapers for the charity fundraiser I’m writing and directing, took a friend out for her birthday, hung out with my family, had a singing lesson and rehearsals for a concert at the end of the month, and worked at my friends’ shop in Orewa. For a bit of relaxation, I squeeze in some retail therapy and watch some of my favourite shows while partaking of far too much…

It’s been a mere 18 months since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared in the Sunken Garden in Kensington Palace to announce their engagement to the world’s press. In that time, she has generated a lot of debate of what it means to be part of a modern monarchy – and a lot of headlines. From wearing dark nail polish at the 2018 British Fashion Awards to speaking out on political issues, Meghan has continued to subvert expectations of what it means to be a member of the royal family. In an establishment that attracts a lot of public interest, Meghan and Harry have chosen to keep much of their life private, especially when it comes to their family. The family have shared just two photos of their son, Archie…

Each month, we reward our interviewee and the person who nominated her with a gift. This month, the Weleda Pomegranate prize, worth $202, includes firming day cream and night cream; regenerating body lotion, body oil and hand cream; and creamy body wash. To make a nomination, email next@bauermedia.co.nz with ‘Beauty of Giving’ in the subject line, and let us know why your nominee should be featured. If you’d like to know more about Husky Rescue NZ, go to huskyrescuenz.com for more information.…

BAGS IT WHAT’S BETTER THAN A BRIEFCASE? THE ¾ SARAH TOTE BY LOCAL LEATHERWEAR BRAND, YU MEI,AVAILABLE IN NEW NAVY AND ORCHID COLOURWAYS, $795. The write way Do you often leave a meeting with a perfect set of typed-up notes but unable to recall anything that was actually said? According to a study by researchers at Princeton and UCLA that’s because this form of “mindless transcription” doesn’t facilitate the absorption of information in the same way that paraphrasing the main points with a pen on paper does. A perfect excuse to splash out on some new stationery, perhaps? STAND UP & CHANGE So-called ‘sittingitis’ is the scourge of the modern office worker – obesity, diabetes, heart disease, poor mental health and even certain cancers have been linked to our sedentary…

1. Black is slimming Black worn in a fitted dress or suit can be slimming, however because black is a colour that absorbs light, it can mean that if you are wearing layers or textured pieces, then the textures are not reflected – leaving you looking like a larger black blob. It’s also ageing, as it drains any light around your face – hence why you never look great in that black cape at the hairdressers! 2. You can’t wear a jumpsuit if you’re short Having the same colour top to toe makes you look taller and leaner. What won’t work when it comes to shorter gals is if you have too much volume – choose a slightly slimmer silhouette. 3. Sequins are for evening Sequins are a huge trend…

In six years, since the Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour of Fashion project began, more than 75 students of fashion have been catapulted into the big time – and the 2019 crop of fresh talent faced the judges in June. Judging Day saw 39 stunning works of silk paraded by models in this season’s palette of fashion colours from Resene. Crafted by the students into contemporary fashion looks with intricate designs, bold creativity and technical precision, the garments were put through their paces. It’s a project where Resene collaborates with NZ Fashion Tech giving undergrads in their final year of study at campuses in Auckland and Wellington a chance to be part of a professional fashion shoot, direct their own portfolio images from behind the camera and feature in a…

This may come as a bit of a shock, but you may be paying to prematurely age your skin. Not only that, but many anti-ageing skin care products don't even address the main causes of skin ageing, says Dr Travis Badenhorst, Scientist at Snowberry and President of the NZ Society of Cosmetic Chemists. "Premature ageing is when your skin begins to age before it's time. You may be thirty, but already your skin looks like it belongs to a forty-year old. And some cleansing and toning products are part of the problem.” Dr Badenhorst says that by using strong foaming surfactants such as Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, or aggressive volatile alcohols, your face might feel squeaky clean but that's actually the last thing you want. Healthy, youthful skin has what's called…

You can expect softer, salon-fresh hair WHY DOES BLONDE HAIR TURN YELLOW? Lightening hair is a two-part process that first involves ‘lifting’ the hair’s depth to expose the natural undertone beneath (yellow for natural blondes, orange for brunettes and redheads), and then applying a purple or blue-based toner to correct this undertone, resulting in a clean, bright or ash blonde shade. Unfortunately, heat styling, chlorine, sun exposure and certain shampoos will cause your toner to break down over time, revealing that pesky undertone once more. “This is where at-home touch-up toning with purple or blue-based shampoos and conditioners is important,” says Linda Dalley, education manager for Professional Hair Brands. WHAT DOES PURPLE SHAMPOO DO? Harnessing the logic of the colour wheel where yellow and purple sit opposite one another, purple…

DRINK BANANA TEA We’ve heard of camomile, valerian root, night-time and other soporific blends, but banana tea is a lesser-known but tasty sleep-inducing drink. Made by adding banana and its skin to boiling water with a touch of honey, a number of recipes can be found online. It works due to its high magnesium and potassium content. SPEND LESS TIME STARING AT A SCREEN Blue light from devices disrupts the brain’s melatonin, which controls how sleepy we feel. Those with Apple devices (iOS 12) have a ‘Screen Time’ function, allowing users to monitor how much time they spend on specific apps and set limits for switching off. BUY NEW PILLOWS We’ve heard of changing our mattress every few years, but did you know you should change your pillows every three…

You know that moment. When your focus narrows, your heart beats faster and your mouth goes dry. We all know that moment. The moment when a complex chain of physiological events happen within our brain and body with one aim, to get us out of harm’s way. That’s anxiety, our survival alarm. Anxiety strips us of the power of rational thought. It pumps our heart faster and makes our breathing heavier in order to get us ready to run. It fills us with the stress hormone cortisol and adrenaline to help us respond less to pain and heal faster in the event of an injury. If we didn’t sometimes feel anxious, we wouldn’t last very long. It is the brain’s way of keeping us alive. Simply put, anxiety is normal…

This dish combines the heat of Cuban spices with tender beef, which you can cook in the oven, pressure cooker or slow cooker. Rumbledethumps SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOK 40 MINUTES 400g medium potatoes, peeled and diced 200g swede, peeled and diced Low-calorie cooking spray ½ small onion, thinly sliced 125g green or white cabbage, thinly sliced Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium egg yolk 40g reduced-fat cheddar, grated 1 Cook the diced potato and swede in a pan of boiling salted water until soft, then drain and set aside. 2 Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan bake 180°C). 3 Spray a large frying pan with some low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the onion and cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes…

Cream of the crop CBD Daily Intensive Cream is a rich moisturiser packed with essential oils including powerful hemp CBD, shea butter, aloe vera, lavender, and other beneficial naturally derived ingredients. It targets pain and creates an immediate soothing and relaxing sensation, while moisturising your skin. It’s a difference you’ll truly feel and it’s 100% vegan and cruelty-free. $30 Brighten up Proven by gold standard clinical trial, the Snowberry Intensive Renewal Face Serum delivers the world-first triple Peptide Power Pack, eProlex™. Formulated with a potent combination of skin cell protection and rejuvenating ingredients, the serum has been specifically designed to re-densify ageing skin, help reduce lines and wrinkles, and improve radiance. $110; snowberry.co.nz Going green Whether you’re a pet lover, a garden lover or simply need a gift for someone…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 You start this month in a great frame of mind – and you’re looking good too. A work-related social outing will open up a fresh possibility. Mid-month there’ll be a niggling worry about family – there’s no quick fix. Take special care of your partner on the weekend of the 24th. TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Money, home and practical matters are on your mind and it’s satisfying to bring difficulties under control. Be ready to listen. Monday the 12th brings a welcome development. Say yes to an impulsive idea. CANCER MAY 22 – JUN 21 August is distinguished by two New Moons – especially significant for Cancer. On the 1st your antennae will pick up on the hidden feelings of someone close,…

Research tells us the average woman takes 13 minutes to orgasm. It took me 46 years – just in time for the end of world. You bet I’m pissed off. Look, before you ask, I definitely had a decent crack at it, but rather than pleasure earthquakes that obliterate your capacity for speech, all I’d ever had were minor gladness trembles, like when you slam the front door and a glass vase threatens to fall, and then explode – even rocks on the mantle a little – but never actually does. So, for a while I guess (okay, three years), this whole orgasm thing has rather turned my head and when I finally came up for air recently it was to discover Doomsday just around the corner. Like Nero, I’d…

Our favourite ‘gram of the August issue will win a Living Light hamper, valued at $247.50. Featuring products from their Imagine Collection gift set in Wild Plum, the hamper contains a luxury hand cream, two madison jar soy candles, and a room diffuser.Also included is a set of three handmade blush granite Icicle candles in a delightful passion and guava scent. livinglight.co.nz To enter, simply snap our magazine and tag us on Instagram @nextmagazinenz Talk to us * We love to receive your feedback. Email us at: next@bauermedia.co.nz or Facebook Next Magazine NZ VISIT US ONLINE NOWTOLOVE.CO.NZ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK NEXTMAGAZINENZ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @NEXTMAGAZINENZ…

When Toni Street and Sophie Braggins are told to cuddle up for a photo, Toni instinctively goes to place a hand on her friend’s belly. “Wait, we can’t do the baby bump thing any more!” she laughs. “What are you even going to write about that, like, ‘She cradles her abs?’” There is, after all, no evidence by looking at Sophie that a little more than a year ago, she was in a studio like this one, for a story like this one, and six months pregnant with Toni’s baby. There is, however, plenty of evidence that said baby exists. Instead of the calm and serenity that described the previous shoot, today’s vibe is decidedly more hectic. Against the hum of a wind machine and the pop of a flashbulb,…

Some days, when the words she wanted wouldn’t come, Helen Yarrow privately wondered if she was in the early stages of dementia. She’d just turned 50 and the medical receptionist found herself struggling to name familiar objects. “If I was trying to think of a bench seat, say, I’d be calling it ‘that seat without a back to it.’” She was too embarrassed to talk to anyone about it, even at work, but she was finally motivated to see her doctor when, at the end of last year, she began waking each day feeling as if she was nursing a terrible hangover even though she doesn’t drink. “I was nauseous and dizzy all morning, and felt as if I hadn’t slept at all. I was irritable and grumpy. I just…

MY JOB IN ONE SENTENCE: It’s a balance between caring for aquatic animals, and educating the public about the marine environment through informative talks and hands-on experiences in our oceanariums. WHAT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT MY WORK: Seeing how excited kids get about the work we’re doing. They’re the future of our oceans, so their enthusiasm gives me a lot of hope. PERK OF THE JOB: I get to scuba dive and call it work! CAREER GOAL: I’m currently studying marine science at the University of Auckland and, after I obtain my master’s degree, I hope to progress to a PhD. MY MORNING ROUTINE: My shift starts at 7.30am. Having my bags packed and lunch made the night before means I can wake up at 6.30am, enjoy a leisurely breakfast,…

COOL TO BE KIND The cruelty-free movement is taking off, and Sascha Camilli’s Vegan Style offers plenty of pointers on how to take vegan living beyond the kitchen. The informative guide has lots of advice, such as what to look out for on labels, how to create a capsule wardrobe, and which vegan designers to know about for all your shopping needs from shoes to suits to investment pieces. Not to mention, sections on cruelty-free beauty products, vegan homewares and tips on travelling as a vegan. Allen & Unwin, $40. IN THE ZONE Witchery’s latest edit of winter style is one to snuggle up to. With sweater dresses and cosy knits – not to mention a dash of colour in the form of their wrap dress – in hues of…

SHADES OF LAVENDER Step 1: To create a perfect circle. Tie a piece of string tightly around the pointy end of your pencil. Work out the radius of your circle (distance from the centre point to the edge. Ours are 95cm, 110cm and 44cm) and measure out the piece of string to this length. Pin the other end of the string (without the pencil) where you would like the centre of your circle to be. Once the point is secured, keeping the string as tight as you can, rotate your pencil 180 degrees around the pin to create your circle. Repeat with each circle on your wall. Step 2: Carefully paint along the edge of each circle with a fine brush for the edges, filling the remaining with a small…

PLATTERY WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE When cool temperatures mean our comfort-food cravings are at an all-time high, there’s nothing better than a cosy night in sharing a hearty winter meal with loved ones. Pottery in neutral and earthy tones is still trending in tableware, with plenty of rustic, raw and unrefined details, as well as reflective glaze finishes. A sleek wooden serving board, along with neutral toned placemats, completes the perfect table setting this winter. Salt & Pepper Relic dinner plate, $19; and Haven Table Ida round serve board, $60, from Farmers. ‘Gram we love Chicago home décor blogger Kyla Herbes can be found scouring flea markets in search of the perfect antiques to place on her shelves, leaving her 71.8k Instagram followers enchanted by the resulting collection of unique…

1 Essano Blonde Tone-Correcting Purple Shampoo, $16. Salon-grade natural ingredients, sulphate-free formulas, supermarket prices, and rPET bottles made from 100% recyclable materials make Essano’s new purple shampoo range a planet- and wallet-friendly choice. 2 De Lorenzo Illumin8 Blonde Toning Shampoo, $26.90. Infused with wine extracts for an antioxidant boost that provides extra cuticle protection and ensures longer-lasting colour, the vegan certified, cruelty-free Illumin8 creates silvery, ash-tones while repairing damage and delivering shine. 3 Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet, $49. The first dedicated purple shampoo from this luxury French brand, it sold out at INCO within a week of its May launch. Hunt a bottle down and you’ll be rewarded with beautifully restored colour; follow up with Cicaflash, the range’s conditioner-mask hybrid for the happiest, most hydrated hair ever. 4 Angel…

LIFE GOALS If you have a sense of purpose in life, you could be adding years to your life. A study published in JAMA Current Open analysed data from almost 7000 Americans aged 51-61. They found that those who didn’t have a strong life purpose were more than twice as likely to die over the four-year study period, compared to those who said they had a purpose. In fact, the association between longevity and life purpose was so strong, that it appeared to have a bigger effect on reducing the risk of death than smoking, drinking or exercising regularly. CHILL OUT Previous research has found that office temperatures are set at a level that’s comfortable for men, leaving women shivering under the air-conditioning unit. Now a new study says it…

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL FIRST-TIME INVESTORS? Educate yourself. Financial advice isn’t just for the big guns, there are plenty of options for anyone and quite often it’s free. According to an OECD/INFE study from 2016, in New Zealand, 74% of males are considered ‘financially literate’, compared to just 52% of females. Give yourself the power by getting more educated, and get confident in the investing world. WHY SHOULD WE START INVESTING? It’s never too late to make a start and the sooner you begin, the more time there is for compounding returns to take effect. The good news is if you’re in KiwiSaver, you’re already an investor – but that’s not the only way to start. Investing is a way to grow your money, outside of the usual savings account…

STOVETOP STORIES Food stylist Gretchen Lowe is a foodie through and through, sharing recipes, menus and stories from the kitchen on her blog, My Weekend Table (myweekendtable.com). A lover of cake at any time of the day, here she shares her naturally sweetened take on a Persian favourite Lemon, honey and almond loaf SERVES 8 2 lemons ½ cup Egmont Raw Honey, plus extra to serve 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ¹/3 cup coconut oil, melted 1 tbsp baking powder 1½ cups ground almonds TO SERVE 2 tbsp Egmont Raw Honey 1 tbsp coconut oil Juice of a lemon 2 tbsp pistachio nuts, chopped 1 Place lemons in a medium pot filled with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1½ hours. Drain and…

Debbie, Marty and I had been planning their family cruise holiday for a year. So, you can imagine our collective horror when just days prior to departure a toppled crane resulted in the cancellation of their cruise. Debbie said she will never forget how calming my response was: “Leave it with me; I will come up with something!”There was no time to waste – more than 5000 passengers were affected by the cancellation, and demand was high with cabins on other cruises disappearing before our eyes. Working into the evening from home, and with help from Tracy in our Cruise team, we managed to secure the perfect alternative. There was just one catch – we had to confirm by 9pm that night to avoid missing out! It was stressful for…

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I have spent my life thinking I was too much, too messy, too needy, too loud. Now, at the age of 51, I seem to have found an explanation, of sorts. I’m not a fan of labels, but it turns out I’m ADHD. Yes, the thing that naughty seven-year-old boys get diagnosed with when they can’t sit still and throw a chair during story time. My journey to getting diagnosed was very different but perhaps equally painful. At the end of last year I completed a graduate diploma in psychotherapy and despite being an A student and having my first peer-reviewed academic paper accepted for publication in an international journal, I was turned down for post-graduate psychotherapy training. No reason was given. This was a painful rejection. We have a…