Broadcasting star Samantha Hayes always knew that going from one child to two would take life up a gear.
Welcoming another little human to the mix while continuing her high-profile role as Newshub presenter has certainly added another layer to her and fiancé Jay Blaauw’s juggle. But as Sam and her children, Marlow, three, and Amaya, one, join us at our special Woman’s Day photo shoot on a dreary Auckland day, it’s clear the journalist is right where she wants to be.
“Amaya really has been a dream baby,” says Sam, 38, reflecting on her little ray of sunshine’s first year. “She sleeps 12 hours most nights, eats anything you put in front of her and is the happiest little thing. She smiles and waves wherever she goes, and she adores her big brother.
“I have these moments where I look at the two of them together and just can’t believe how cute they are – and how lucky I
