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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.

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MOA to LIFE • Strong, single and six months sober, Anika Moa speaks to Siena Yates about embracing her emotions, reclaiming her culture and how she learned to stop putting herself last.

Birds of a feather • With a baby on the way and a te reo cookbook brewing, there’s plenty keeping Kasey and Kārena Bird busy these days. The Kiwi cooks kōrero with Siena Yates about whānau and finding their voice.

Written in the STARS • Both an end and a beginning, Matariki is an important opportunity for reflection and resetting our focus, writes Stacey Morrison.

The writers’ circle • Three wise wāhine Māori sit down with Siena Yates to discuss what it means to be a storyteller in Aotearoa.

Making her mark • From the East Coast to Shortland Street and now Mexico, Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna has the world at her feet. She talks to Aroha Awarau.

Star gazing • Kiwi icon of stage and screen Rima Te Wiata speaks to Aroha Awarau about flipping the script on dementia, standing up for trans rights and what Matariki means to her.

Reframing the negative • Bringing Māori closer to their tūpuna and restoring a sense of pride is what Taaniko and Vienna Nordstrom focus on at specialist photo studio Soldiers Rd Portraits. Siena Yates finds out more.

Living the kai life • Monique Fiso celebrates Māori cuisine at her award-winning Wellington restaurant, Hiakai. She talks to Sarah Catherall about creating a cultural culinary experience.

Fashion statement • We shouldn’t be hemmed in by what’s on trend, says Rosemary.

Business class • CEO Rachel Taulelei talks to Sophie Neville about the importance of whanau and whenua, and what it means to be a unicorn in the boardroom

Subscribe & save! • We are partnering with Women’s Refuge this winter. When you purchase a subscription to Woman, 10% of all proceeds will go towards Women’s Refuge to support women and children experiencing family violence in Aotearoa.

Creative spirits • From stationery and jewellery to korowai, these wāhine are making cultural expression their business, as Alexia Santamaria discovers.

Mermaid tales • She finally feels like she belongs, but that wasn’t always the case for Jess Thompson-Carr, aka the Māori Mermaid. Siena Yates finds out more about the artist’s road to reclaiming her identity.

Whānau feast • Matariki signals the start of Māori New Year and we’re celebrating with a feast. Enjoy these dishes crammed full of the flavours of our land and sea – watercress, sweet baked kūmara, horopito, kai moana. And of course, a golden syrup and mānuka honey steamed pudding is a must!

natural flavours • Take a leaf out of Monique Fiso’s book and try these treats which celebrate indigenous ingredients.

THE PANTRY • te pataki kai

SHINE BRIGHT • Adorn yourself with pounamu and sparkling stars to celebrate Maori New Year

Starry NIGHTS • From inky blue to shimmering brass, look to the sky for inspiration.

Matariki make & bake • Get hands-on with these star-studded activities for the whole whanau.

Touch the earth • Rachel Clare learns from rongo? healer Donna Kerridge that Matariki is...