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Woman is a place where real women are celebrated and uplifted, a community that reflects us – where we feel like we belong. Woman is a relatable and reliable source of information and inspiration. Featuring powerful stories, shared experiences, engaging entertainment and advice that connects and empowers women. Woman’s content pillars include stories about women, culture, recipes, health & wellbeing, home & garden, fashion & beauty, te reo Maori, books and entertainment, as well as puzzles, star columnists and more.

EDITOR’S LETTER nā Sido

Things I love…

Woman

Heart of gold • Beneath the calm and composed surface, world-champion canoeist Lisa Carrington’s ambition runs deep. She opens up about becoming our most decorated Olympian of all time and why she’s not done yet.

PEACE of MUSIC • Powerhouse performer Hollie Smith waxes lyrical about her new album and making amends with that song.

RED my lips • This new age of face concealment is cramping Rosemary’s style.

Good Charlotte • She’s worked with some big names in the biz. But Charlotte Ryan reckons she’s found her niche hosting Radio New Zealand’s Music 101.

Hope & heartache • Nadine Higgins rides the IVF roller coaster and experiences all the emotional ups and downs that come with it.

Abstract notions • Step inside the unseen world of Swedish painter Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of 19th century art who has finally claimed her place in the canon.

Blessed are the cheesemakers • Fiona Fraser chews the fat with three champions of cheese to find out why this dairy delicacy is so all-consuming.

Yours sincerely • Actor, director and writer Natalie Medlock pens a tear-stained open letter to her future audience.

Inside stories • A reading initiative is helping imprisoned mums stay connected to their children. They share their tales with Cloe Willetts.

Focal advocate • New Zealand photographer Fiona Clark’s work has been both censored and celebrated. Now, a new documentary asks us to look at her images with fresh eyes.

THE CURE • CBD oil has changed Julie Pilcher’s life, but the fight for access to medical cannabis products isn’t over yet.

MEET CANNABIS GROWER AIMEE ARMSTRONG

Sugar & spice • Ashia Ismail-Singer has a reputation for doing things differently and her second cookbook is no exception, finds Sharon Stephenson.

Take the cake! • Woman turns one this month, which means I’ve created more than 200 recipes for you since we began. To celebrate, I’ve put together some show-stopping cakes that are worthy of any occasion. They look and taste incredible and are super easy to make, so get baking!

Wall of fame • A gallery wall of treasured photos can bring character and life to your home. Ours celebrates just a few of the inspiring personalities who have featured in our pages over the past year.

Puttin’ on the glitz • Transform a preloved picture frame into a dazzling display for photos or artwork.

Life in bloom • Floral artist and award-winning landscape designer Lucy Hunter celebrates the intricate cycles of the natural world. Here she shares some artful arrangements from her book The Flower Hunter.

Let’s GROOVE • We’re turning up the glitz and glamour in bold hues and dazzling designs that celebrate fun, fierceness and femininity. From jumpsuits to dresses, choose the style that moves you.

TREAT YOURSELF • Take at-home indulgence to the next level with our pick of gorgeous new make-up, pampering treatments and massage technology that will make you want to stay in – even when you can go out.

Let’s go girls! • Gemma rejoices in the power of female bonds and what we can learn from the sisterhood.

Breast practice • Nine women are diagnosed with...