New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 1802

A happy New Year, indeed! Much to the delight of onlookers, The Greatest Showman actor Hugh Jackman (49) had no qualms about showing off his terrifically toned physique on the shores of Bondi Beach. The Aussie superstar, who is currently winning rave reviews for his role as P.T. Barnum in Showman, is home in Sydney for the holidays and combated the city’s recent heatwave by taking a dip at the famous beach. He was joined by longtime love Deborra-lee Furness (62) and his gorgeous 12-year-old daughter Ava, who looked thrilled to be hanging out with Dad!…

A happy New Year, indeed! Much to the delight of onlookers, The Greatest Showman actor Hugh Jackman (49) had no qualms about showing off his terrifically toned physique on the shores of Bondi Beach. The Aussie superstar, who is currently winning rave reviews for his role as P.T. Barnum in Showman, is home in Sydney for the holidays and combated the city’s recent heatwave by taking a dip at the famous beach. He was joined by longtime love Deborra-lee Furness (62) and his gorgeous 12-year-old daughter Ava, who looked thrilled to be hanging out with Dad!…

For many Kiwis, 2017 was a year of surprises. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern awoke on New Year’s Day 2017 without an inkling that before the year was out, she’d be sitting in our nation’s top job. And conversely , Bill English awoke as PM – a job he’d only recently inherited – prepared for a fight to keep his party in office, but couldn’t have imagined what a rollercoaster ride the next 12 months would be. Assistant Editor Kelly Bertrand sat down with Bill and his wife Mary around this time last year for their first magazine interview together, as they prepared for a campaign they wanted to approach a bit differently from his last run. This time, they made it about family – as was evident by Mary inviting…

For many Kiwis, 2017 was a year of surprises. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern awoke on New Year’s Day 2017 without an inkling that before the year was out, she’d be sitting in our nation’s top job. And conversely , Bill English awoke as PM – a job he’d only recently inherited – prepared for a fight to keep his party in office, but couldn’t have imagined what a rollercoaster ride the next 12 months would be. Assistant Editor Kelly Bertrand sat down with Bill and his wife Mary around this time last year for their first magazine interview together, as they prepared for a campaign they wanted to approach a bit differently from his last run. This time, they made it about family – as was evident by Mary inviting the Weekly…

Bill English hates to break a promise. As a man who prides himself on his integrity, the Southern bloke’s word is usually as good as law – especially when it comes to his family. But as he stands facing his wife, their hands interlocked and their eyes fixed on each other, perfectly framed by a view of Wellington City stretching behind them – the Beehive and its fluttering New Zealand flag front and centre – the new Leader of the Opposition is reminded of a vow he was forced to break. “Six months ago, we stood just like this,” he remembers, smiling softly. “I looked into her eyes and I promised her I’d win the election.” It would make it all worth it – the late nights, the stress, the inevitable vulnerability that…

Bill English hates to break a promise. As a man who prides himself on his integrity, the Southern bloke’s word is usually as good as law – especially when it comes to his family. But as he stands facing his wife, their hands interlocked and their eyes fixed on each other, perfectly framed by a view of Wellington City stretching behind them – the Beehive and its fluttering New Zealand flag front and centre – the new Leader of the Opposition is reminded of a vow he was forced to break. “Six months ago, we stood just like this,” he remembers, smiling softly. “I looked into her eyes and I promised her I’d win the election.” It would make it all worth it – the late nights, the stress, the…