Home/Women's Lifestyle/New Zealand Woman’s Weekly/1826/In This Issue
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Gather the TROOPS!Last week was Meghan, duch*ess of Sussex’s first official appearance on the balcony at Buckingham Palace, waving to crowds gathered for the annual Trooping the Colour. But in just a few months, it’ll be Kiwis on the receiving end of her smile when she makes her first official trip to New Zealand. Meghan (36) and her husband Prince Harry (33) are heading to Australia for the Invictus Games from October 20 to 27, and now Kensington Palace has confirmed they’ll visit our shores while they’re down this way. The newlyweds will be adding trips to Fiji and Tonga, as well as New Zealand to coincide with their attendance at the Games, which were founded by Harry and are this year being held in Sydney. Both Harry and Meghan have been…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826HARRY AND MEGHAN TO VISIT!Harry and Meghan’s visit to New Zealand will be packed full of official engagements, giving the couple a chance to see lots of local organisations at work and also to support causes that are dear to their hearts, such as the wellbeing of armed forces personnel, mental health, gender equality and women’s rights.It’s likely there will be trips to a marae, a military base and a school while they are here, and Harry will no doubt want to include sporting events in the itinerary – when he was here in 2015, he played five-a-side football, went to the Millennium Sports Institute and got along to a Hurricanes rugby match.Last time Harry managed to get to Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Christchurch, Wanaka and Whanganui in just eight days. This time,…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Daring to be difficult DAME EMMA THOMPSON’S role of a lifetimeWhen one is awarded the title of Dame, you might think the honour would come with a suggested level of decorum. However, no-one has told Emma Thompson that. In fact, the Love Actually star, who was made a Dame of the British Empire in the latest Queen’s Birthday honours, has made it clear she intends to carry on just as she is, thank you very much – and that is defiant, opinionated and witheringly witty.“I’ve always wanted to be able to refer to myself as a dame. Small D. Dame with a capital D is even more thrilling,” she jokes. “I was, however, disappointed it didn’t come with a castle. I plan to go on being very difficult, just in case anyone was wondering if it might shut me up.”Could…5 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826DAME KIRI’S NEW HONOURShe’s already a Dame, but Kiri Te Kanawa has also made the Queen’s birthday honour list, being awarded a Companion of Honour for her services. Dame Kiri (74), who was born in Gisborne but now resides in the UK, has long been a favourite of the royals, performing regularly for the Queen after first wowing the operatic world with her soprano voice in Covent Garden. After announcing her retirement from singing last year, she now spends her time mentoring and fostering talent among the younger generation of opera singers. The honour is granted to those who have made a major contribution to the arts, science, medicine or government over a long period of time.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826HER ROYAL HAPPINESSThere’s another almost-royal on the way! After weeks of speculation, Pippa Middleton has finally confirmed her pregnancy in her regular column in a UK supermarket magazine.The duch*ess of Cambridge’s sister, who married James Matthews (42) last year, wrote she has passed the 12-week mark of her pregnancy. Unlike Kate, who suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum with all three children, Pippa (34) has managed to escape the effects of morning sickness, though admitted it had been “hard” keeping her news under wraps until after the birth of her nephew Prince Louis, and the wedding of the Duke and duch*ess of Sussex.“I’ve noticed my body change and my weight increase,” tells Pippa, who is believed to be due in October. “But through effective exercise and sports, I feel that it’s being strengthened to…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826DIVORCE? VICTORIA’S LAUGHING ON THE INSIDE“Honey, are you divorcing me?” Apparently adopting the old adage of, ‘If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry’, it was an amused and slightly flummoxed Victoria Beckham that called her husband last week to ask if he was leaving her following reports the pair’s 19-year marriage was over. Ringing David (43), who was away in the US, Victoria (44) jokingly asked if she was about to be left, after thousands of social media users across the world insisted the couple were splitting up, following incongruous allegations a divorce was imminent. The rumours started following the couple’s appearance at the Duke and duch*ess of Sussex’s wedding, wher reports soon following that she was “furious” at David and that they’d been fighting for weeks before. However, their spokesperson has come out to deny…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826NO RESERVATIONS The life and loves of ANTHONY BOURDAIN 1956 – 2018Anthony Bourdain knew he’d been lucky. “What do you do after your dreams come true?” he mused in the voiceover to one of his television programmes. “I’ve had three or four full lives already, most of which I was surprised to find I survived. This is, like, bonus round. Undeserved, probably.” Or probably not. He was a food writer, a presenter and much more. He was a cultural commentator, controversialist, novelist, publisher, workaholic, former alcoholic and drug addict, very funny – and frequently foul-mouthed. He shot to fame in 2000, aged 44, after 20 years cheffing in New York restaurants, with his first book Kitchen Confidential. This shone a light onto the seedier side of restaurants, drug-fuelled chefs and “wackedout moral degenerates, dope fiends, refugees, a thuggish assortment of drunks,…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826But wait, there’s more! SUZANNE’S next chapterAs the Weekly pokes around Suzanne Paul’s roomy, light-filled new home on Auckland’s North Shore, we’re flooded with nostalgia.Her dressing room is decorated with the infomercial queen’s old Weekly covers, while the mirrorball trophy she won on Dancing with the Stars in 2007 takes pride of place in the kitchen.But it’s a loose piece of paper beneath it that’s the reason we’re here to chat – a certificate declaring that Suzanne Paul has officially changed her name to... Suzanne Paul.You see, until now, that’s never been her name. The beloved star was born Susan Barnes in Wolverhampton back in 1956 and “Suzanne Paul” was simply a name invented to promote her Natural Glow make-up in the ‘90s.The public and media latched on to it, but it’s only now, 26 years…6 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826GAME ON! Librarian Lisa’s Survivor strategyShe’s a school librarian, board-game enthusiast and, by her own admission, not the most confident woman when it comes to mixing and mingling.So far, it doesn’t seem like a great formula for a Survivor NZ contestant, but as it turns out, Cantabrian Lisa Stanger is doing rather well on the hit Kiwi series so far – and the super-fan is still shocked that her dream to be on a reality TV show came true.“It had always been a dream to go on it but it wasn’t possible because it wasn’t in New Zealand,” she says. “Then when they did the New Zealand one, I thought, ‘I could never do that!’ In the past, I’ve sort of struggled a bit socially. I’m not very fit. I’ve got asthma. I just thought…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826RALLY AROUND Swathe someone with love!Janey Carr has lived all over the world, but in every country she’s been in, one thing has remained a constant – everybody needs help and more often than not, people are too afraid to ask for it. It’s something she’s seen in her own life through her parents. When she was 18, Janey’s mother Roz (69) was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and given two months to live. Luckily, she responded to treatment but what followed for her family was a 30-year battle. “She’s had cancer on and off, which has been quite difficult, especially for my stepfather Stuart,” Janey (48) explains from her home in West Auckland. “All the treatment, it just takes over your life. They’ve had a really good support network where they live in Australia and,…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Quick-fireMy top fashion tip would be… Invest in the best you can afford at the time to get 10 years of life out of the garment. As a boss of a company, my philosophy is… Work should be an enjoyable place and my worst fear is that someone would dread coming to work. We treat people like adults here! Our staff are loyal, there’s 400 years of experience in the building. My wardrobe at home is… Vast, although I wear a lot of black and I don’t keep things unless they are absolute favourites.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826You CAN wear … KNITS with skirtsUp the ante with the winning mathematical equation of skirt + knit this season to go to the top of the class.A+ for style!Feminine style• Velvet is everywhere this season, and this printed and pleated skirt from EziBuy is a real head-turner.• Worn here with a luxurious off-the-shoulder, rose-coloured knit from Portmans and some complementary accessories, this is an ultra-feminine outfit.• This style of skirt and knit combination can be worn loose, as seen here, or tucked in if you’d prefer.Easy elegance• The volume of this Trenery swing skirt lends itself to being paired with a shorter, more slimmer-fit knit, which does not overwhelm your frame and silhouette.• This winter white top from EziBuy, with its fluffy finish, is the perfect match, especially when worn with coordinated red accessories that…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826The sweet TRUTHWhen I recently discovered through a DNA skin test that I was genetically prone to glycation, I did two things. I went to a skin expert to find out more and made a conscious decision to seriously curb my sweet tooth.Don’t sugar-coat it!If you haven’t heard of glycation before, expect to hear the term a lot more in the future as we begin to understand just how much of a role it plays in the ageing of our skin. I talked to skin expert and the owner of Mood Skin Clinic, Bridget Crone, to find out more. Here’s what she told me…HOW DOES GLYCATION AFFECT OUR SKIN?“Glycation is when excess glucose or sugar molecules in the blood link and bond to proteins in the body. In the skin’s case, this…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Beauty INSIDERThis week’s model Julie shares her beauty secrets with us...As we head into cooler weather, how do you feel your skin changes? I notice that when the season changes and it gets a bit cooler, I am prone to dry and flaky skin, especially around my mouth. It’s either that or I‘m dribbling in my sleep!Do you change your make-up look in winter? I change my foundation to reflect the changes of going from tanned in spring and summer to lily-white over autumn and winter. I also use less make-up in winter as my skin gets drier and wearing full face make-up makes me feel and look older.Have you got any new favourite product finds? Yes, it’s a whitening toothpaste. It doesn’t have loads of chemicals in it as opposed…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826NEW OILS TO TRY1 FOR CLEANSING…Oils are a comforting way to remove make-up and grime at the end of the day. Try giving your face a massage with Trilogy’s new Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil, $34.99. Once you add water, it turns into a milky consistency that rinses away to leave soft and supple skin.2 FOR REJUVENATING…You would expect an oil loaded with so much goodness to feel heavy on the skin, but that’s not the case with Murad Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil, $149. The vitamin A, B, C, D, E and F skin booster is feather-light and absorbs quickly to give skin that “just had a facial” glow.3 FOR EVERYWHERE…Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, $55. This used to be an iconic dry oil that could only be purchased in French pharmacies. Now it can be bought…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|182660-second DIY TESTSTest your breathingPoorly controlled asthma, age-related respiratory troubles or repeated exposure to harmful irritants, such as cigarette smoke, can all result in poor lung health, which could cause breathlessness during everyday activities.Dr Magdalena Simonis says going for a walk is an easy way to gauge your breathing ability.HOW TO It couldn’t be simpler. Briskly walk up two flights of stairs or around the block while talking to a friend. “The aim is to do it without having to stop to catch your breath,” she explains.WHAT IT MEANS This test indicates the ability of the lungs to provide oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. If you are breathless or wheezing, or your breathing becomes uncomfortable, see your GP for a check-up.“While difficulty breathing is often due to a decline in lung function,…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826WINTER vege outIf you don’t have any bespoke, hardwood raised beds in which to plant your winter vegetables, don’t panic. You can throw together a garden out of bits and pieces you have lying around.Cool harvest!Any excuse not to plant a winter vegetable garden is good enough for me.I don’t like swede, Brussels sprouts, cabbage or cauliflower, and I don’t like sticking my hands in cold, damp soil either. So the fact that the two raised beds we built for our spring veges had to be demolished (the car needed a car port and they were in the way) was, I thought, the perfect excuse to not plant winter vege.But, just recently, I’ve had a yearning for rocket, mesclun and various greens that can be grown throughout winter, plus for parsley, mint,…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826YOU HAVE the rightIn this new age of documenting every little thing that happens to you and posting it to social media, it might pay to caution the younger members of your family about filming the country’s constabulary as they go about their job. Crossing the line!With everyone now carrying cameras on their phones, what warnings should I give my teenagers about filming police in action at an accident or crime scene?The general rule is that you can film as long as the subject wouldn’t have a reasonable expectation of privacy. So it’s okay filming the police going about their business if you and they are in a public place, such as a road or beach. But filming at crime or accident sites brings special issues. You must not publish a photo if…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826FLOOR showWhat you’ll need• Ply sheeting, or use your existing floor• Measuring tape• Pencil• Masking tape• 1 litre Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Gull Grey*• 1 litre Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Cod Grey• 1 litre Resene Aquaclear• Roller and tray* The amount of paint needed will depend on the size of the area you are painting.Add personality to your floors with this simple diamond design. It’s perfect for your hallway or other smaller areas in your home that need a bit of brightening up.1 Measure the diamonds and mark out using a pencil, to ensure they are all the same size.2 Use the tape to mask out the pattern.3 Get rolling, starting with Resene Gull Grey on alternating diamonds. Leave to dry, before applying the second colour Resene Cod Grey…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826What to plantSalad burnet is a subtly flavoured green that likes the cold. Its taste has hints of cucumber and almond, and is best eaten raw. Use the young leaves, not the stems. And even if you don’t want to eat it, it’s attractive in the garden and makes a great garnish. Two nice peppery greens to keep your taste buds awake are rocket and mizuna. They’re speedy to grow and perfect for pots and containers. There are plenty of lettuce varieties, both hearting and loose-leaf, that will put up with the cold. Choose from hardy varieties of your favourite summer lettuce, in the colour of your choice. Red, pink and even black leaf varieties are available and seem to do better in the cooler months. There’s a variety called Drunken Woman…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Over the TEACUPSBIG PROBLEMSMy daughter asked me recently how long she has to go to school for and I explained how different levels work, to which my son shrugged that at least he’s at kindy so he doesn’t need to worry, which of course I had tell him wasn’t so. Disappointed, he said, “Being big is sooo hard!”Sonia Mehta, via emailBY THE WAYA foreigner to London she surely proved to be, for finding her watch had stopped after hours of walking, she asked the time from a passerby. “Madam,” replied the young man, “just look up there and you can’t miss it!” She looked “up there” and what she saw was Big Ben.Jean R, Christchurch, May 30, 1977THE DREAMBOATMy neighbour was “doing a moan” about her daughter’s new boyfriend visiting their home…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826An insider’s guide to... the ExplorerBEST PHOTO OP: Sailing into Sydney Harbour you get a magical vantage point from which to take a pic of the wow-worthy Sydney Opera House. The early morning light was simply beautiful. BEST FOOD: The steak at Chops Grille. One of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. BEST PLACE TO PEOPLE WATCH: The Promenade – the ship’s internal “street”, with a café, shops and bars. DON’T FORGET: Pack a beach bag with sunglasses, sunscreen and a few dollars for your day out at Lifou.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826$100 WINNING LETTERRoyal spectacularI feel obliged and honoured to say what a spectacular 112 pages of special photos and details about the momentous royal wedding (04.06.18). The weather, the flowers, the pageantry, the horses and Bishop Curry! The delightful pageboys and bridesmaids, the fashion and that spectacular St George’s Chapel! My praise to all at the Weeklyfor the fantastic coverage of this historic event, which was done in such detail. As for Meghan’s mother, what a dignified and lovely, lovely lady. Doria Ragland has instilled in her daughter from an early age how fortunate she is. What a fantastic team Prince Harry and Meghan will make. Their focus is on helping others, be it war veterans or African orphans. Hopefully, in the near future, they will be blessed with the pitter-patter of…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826CUTE KIDWhat do you think of my accessorising? Abigail George (6), of Helensville, has been in Nana’s wardrobe.WIN!Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of Cameo, the Street Pony (Penguin Random House, RRP $14.99), the second book in the Showtym Adventures junior fiction series. The story continues with Kelly Wilson’s experiences – training an unbroken mare into a competitive show pony!Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz with the subject line: Cute Kid. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826DRESSING UP THE PASTThe Collection is a series set in post WW2 Paris and follows a flourishing fashion house full of secrets.It features stunning period costumes and a gripping plot too as the brothers who run the label grapple with their family’s past. Writer and show runner Oliver Goldstick says The Collection is more than just its clothes. “It was a time of reinvention for France itself as a nation. And in this case, fashion was a metaphor for transformation and reinvention,” he explains. “I wanted the feeling that the shadow of the war haunted the series … the historical background is the scaffolding that holds up the stories that I want to tell.”…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Join the Weekly CONVERSATIONBeautiful souvenir What an absolutely amazing surprise when I picked up the special collector’s issue of the Weekly. It is truly beautiful. Having all those family photos, as well as the royal wedding – it really made my day. You really thought of everything! There have been some special issues of the Weeklyover the years, but this wonderful one will take a lot of beating. I have been getting the magazine ever since it started, so congratulations on a truly beautiful souvenir. N Mills, Upper Hutt NOTICEBOARD JUBILEE Springston School celebrates its 150th anniversary, Labour Weekend, October 19 to 21, 2018. Visit facebook.com/SpringstonSchool150th or email 150thJubilee@Springston.school.nz, or (03) 329 5724. Send notices to: nzww@bauermedia.co.nz THIS MAGAZINE IS SUBJECT TO NZ PRESS COUNCIL PROCEDURES. A COMPLAINT MUST FIRST BE…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826About the author… Amy BloomShe trained as a social worker and psychotherapist. She lives in Connecticut and has written lots of TV scripts as well as novels, short stories and essays.I wanted to tell this story because… “I was fascinated by the way it had been buried, literally erased from history, and also because this is the story of love in the long run – not always happy but enduring and exceptional.”The most challenging thing about writing it was… “I should say the research but that was not a challenge, it was a joy. My challenge was finding the right narrator and then, having found Lorena, becoming able to hear her funny, frank voice in my head.”My writing habits are… “Better than they were. I do manage to write most days and I do…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826CHARM offensiveWhen we moved to Wellington a few years ago, I thought we’d stumbled into the most polite place in the country, though, after Auckland, many parts of the country might seem rather polite. Auckland is famous for many things, but not politeness. Aucklanders are just too busy for that sort of thing.Wellington people, on the other hand, are unfailingly nice to almost everybody, which doesn’t quite make up for the often-challenging weather, but it certainly helps.All the niceness did take a bit of getting used to, though. When people in the capital ask you how you are, for instance, they seem to really want to know. In Auckland, they just keep walking.So, I was a bit unsettled when I read in the local paper the other day that our city…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Back in the SADDLE!Look who’s horsing around! Catherine, duch*ess of Cambridge enjoyed an afternoon trip to the polo in Gloucestershire with her two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.While Prince William (35) and his team showed off their form on the polo pitch for a charity match, four-year-old George and Charlotte (3) couldn’t help stealing the show on the sidelines.Dressed in a pretty pink dress with matching sunglasses, the barefoot little princess chased her brother around, performed a headstand, climbed a bank and plonked herself down on her doting mother’s lap for a hug. Meanwhile, George amused himself with a toy police set, which contained little handcuffs and a plastic pistol. The young prince is known to be fascinated with law enforcement – and even put a toy police car at the…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Star STYLETINA FEYSizzling in sequins, the actress and writer ruffled feathers with this daring yet dazzling gown. The V-neck was a flattering choice for Tina but it was the fun, contrasting fabric and flirty train that made this outfit red-carpet ready.9/10JANE SEYMOURShe’s been in the business since her early twenties, but screen queen Jane showed us that age is just a number! She looked red hot in this chic and simple crimson floor-length frock.8/10CLAIRE DANESThe Homeland actress looked pretty and purr-fect in this wild leopard-print gown. The fun and layered frills enhanced her blossoming baby bump and the soon-to-be mother of two was positively glowing.8/10LAURA DERNShowing her dark side on the red carpet, the Big Little Lies star wore a sleek black dress but even with the sweet, blue pastel-coloured shoes…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826About the author… Amy BloomShe trained as a social worker and psychotherapist. She lives in Connecticut and has written lots of TV scripts as well as novels, short stories and essays. I wanted to tell this story because… “I was fascinated by the way it had been buried, literally erased from history, and also because this is the story of love in the long run – not always happy but enduring and exceptional.” The most challenging thing about writing it was… “I should say the research but that was not a challenge, it was a joy. My challenge was finding the right narrator and then, having found Lorena, becoming able to hear her funny, frank voice in my head.” My writing habits are… “Better than they were. I do manage to write most days…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Yes to NO-NO DAYSI was in Christchurch recently to MC a charity fundraiser. A couple of local women had offered to do my hair and make-up for me as their contribution towards the event, and I was sitting in the salon, thoroughly enjoying the pampering. In a corner of the salon, a young woman has set up shop, creating bespoke lipsticks. It’s a very cool concept. She’d seen the idea in New York and brought it back to Christchurch, and was doing a roaring trade. People (I’m assuming mostly women) choose the colour they want, the fragrance they want, the shape of the lipstick – and she mixes it and makes it in front of their very eyes. Science was never like this at school. I’m definitely going to create my own lipstick…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826HARRY AND MEGHAN TO VISIT!Harry and Meghan’s visit to New Zealand will be packed full of official engagements, giving the couple a chance to see lots of local organisations at work and also to support causes that are dear to their hearts, such as the wellbeing of armed forces personnel, mental health, gender equality and women’s rights. It’s likely there will be trips to a marae, a military base and a school while they are here, and Harry will no doubt want to include sporting events in the itinerary – when he was here in 2015, he played five-a-side football, went to the Millennium Sports Institute and got along to a Hurricanes rugby match. Last time Harry managed to get to Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Christchurch, Wanaka and Whanganui in just eight days.…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826FROM THE EDITORHow many times have you heard someone utter the saying, “It’s the little things in life”? They’re those teeny-tiny things that you sometimes take for granted, but they can turn a decidedly average day into a great one. As the weather grows colder and the skies get darker, sometimes it can be hard to remember it truly is those little things that make life grand. So this week, I really tried to focus on all the goodness around me, and here are my top 10 “little things” that made me smile: 1. Finally being able to breathe through both nostrils after a hideous cold. 2. A cup of tea in bed on Sunday morning, catching up on my favourite TV show . 3. Having every ingredient I needed for a…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Daring to be difficult DAME EMMA THOMPSON’S role of a lifetimeWhen one is awarded the title of Dame, you might think the honour would come with a suggested level of decorum. However, no-one has told Emma Thompson that. In fact, the Love Actually star, who was made a Dame of the British Empire in the latest Queen’s Birthday honours, has made it clear she intends to carry on just as she is, thank you very much – and that is defiant, opinionated and witheringly witty. “I’ve always wanted to be able to refer to myself as a dame. Small D. Dame with a capital D is even more thrilling,” she jokes. “I was, however, disappointed it didn’t come with a castle. I plan to go on being very difficult, just in case anyone was wondering if it might shut me…5 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Gentleman of a lifetime Amal’s moving toast to GEORGEHe’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and when the American Film Institute (AFI) decided to honour George Clooney with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, the tributes came thick and fast from other famous folk.The likes of Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett not only spoke glowingly about George’s talent as an actor, director, writer and producer, but highlighted his humanitarian work and political activism.There was even a recorded message from former US president Barack Obama. After noting they’re the same age, Barack pointed out that George (57) “does the whole grey hair thing better than me, and he’s maybe a little more debonair than me”.He went on to say, “I can nevertheless not deny what we all know – that he is a good man, a good…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826HER ROYAL HAPPINESSThere’s another almost-royal on the way! After weeks of speculation, Pippa Middleton has finally confirmed her pregnancy in her regular column in a UK supermarket magazine. The duch*ess of Cambridge’s sister, who married James Matthews (42) last year, wrote she has passed the 12-week mark of her pregnancy. Unlike Kate, who suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum with all three children, Pippa (34) has managed to escape the effects of morning sickness, though admitted it had been “hard” keeping her news under wraps until after the birth of her nephew Prince Louis, and the wedding of the Duke and duch*ess of Sussex. “I’ve noticed my body change and my weight increase,” tells Pippa, who is believed to be due in October. “But through effective exercise and sports, I feel that it’s being…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Couple GOALS!That’s what friends are for! Jennifer Aniston is back – and she has her best buddy Courteney Cox to thank, according to insiders. Following her shock split with ex-husband Justin Theroux (46) earlier this year, the star made her return to Hollywood on the arm of pal Courteney (53) not once, but twice in one week, in a defiant and glamorous show of female friendship and unity. After appearing at an environmental benefit together, the pair also dressed up in matching frocks for the American Film Institute Gala, with Jen (49) seemingly revelling being back in the spotlight. Since parting with Justin in February, Jen has preferred to surround herself with her close group of girlfriends in private, shunning high-profile events for dinner parties and casual get-togethers. But now, it…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826NO RESERVATIONS The life and loves of ANTHONY BOURDAIN 1956 – 2018Anthony Bourdain knew he’d been lucky. “What do you do after your dreams come true?” he mused in the voiceover to one of his television programmes.“I’ve had three or four full lives already, most of which I was surprised to find I survived. This is, like, bonus round. Undeserved, probably.”Or probably not. He was a food writer, a presenter and much more. He was a cultural commentator, controversialist, novelist, publisher, workaholic, former alcoholic and drug addict, very funny – and frequently foul-mouthed.He shot to fame in 2000, aged 44, after 20 years cheffing in New York restaurants, with his first book Kitchen Confidential. This shone a light onto the seedier side of restaurants, drug-fuelled chefs and “wackedout moral degenerates, dope fiends, refugees, a thuggish assortment of drunks, sneak thieves and…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826GAME ON! Librarian Lisa’s Survivor strategyShe’s a school librarian, board-game enthusiast and, by her own admission, not the most confident woman when it comes to mixing and mingling. So far, it doesn’t seem like a great formula for a Survivor NZ contestant, but as it turns out, Cantabrian Lisa Stanger is doing rather well on the hit Kiwi series so far – and the super-fan is still shocked that her dream to be on a reality TV show came true. “It had always been a dream to go on it but it wasn’t possible because it wasn’t in New Zealand,” she says. “Then when they did the New Zealand one, I thought, ‘I could never do that!’ In the past, I’ve sort of struggled a bit socially. I’m not very fit. I’ve got asthma. I…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826GLUTEN be goneI’m not a full coeliac but I have periods of my life when I exclude gluten to minimise the inflammation caused by a condition I do have, ankylosing spondylitis. During these times I miss pasta, baking and pizza, so I developed these favourites but without the flour. The results are outstanding.Happy eating!Easy GF lasagneSERVES 4-6Whenever I make this version of the classic lasagne, no-one can tell it contains barely any dairy and zero gluten! It’s rich and moreish, yet healthy.MEAT SAUCE3 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, diced500g minced beef400g can chopped tomatoes1 tbsp balsamic vinegar½ tsp dried thyme or oregano½ tsp sea salt and a grind of black pepperPinch of brown sugarWHITE SAUCE4 tbsp butter (can use Olivani)1/ 3 cup gluten-free flour¼ cup dry white wine1 bay leaf500ml rice milk½…5 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826GLUTEN be goneI’m not a full coeliac but I have periods of my life when I exclude gluten to minimise the inflammation caused by a condition I do have, ankylosing spondylitis. During these times I miss pasta, baking and pizza, so I developed these favourites but without the flour. The results are outstanding. Happy eating! Easy GF lasagne SERVES 4-6 Whenever I make this version of the classic lasagne, no-one can tell it contains barely any dairy and zero gluten! It’s rich and moreish, yet healthy. MEAT SAUCE 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 500g minced beef 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano ½ tsp sea salt and a grind of black pepper Pinch of brown sugar WHITE SAUCE 4 tbsp butter…5 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826You CAN wear … KNITS with skirtsUp the ante with the winning mathematical equation of skirt + knit this season to go to the top of the class. A+ for style! Feminine style • Velvet is everywhere this season, and this printed and pleated skirt from EziBuy is a real head-turner. • Worn here with a luxurious off-the-shoulder, rose-coloured knit from Portmans and some complementary accessories, this is an ultra-feminine outfit. • This style of skirt and knit combination can be worn loose, as seen here, or tucked in if you’d prefer. Easy elegance • The volume of this Trenery swing skirt lends itself to being paired with a shorter, more slimmer-fit knit, which does not overwhelm your frame and silhouette. • This winter white top from EziBuy, with its fluffy finish, is the perfect match,…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826The sweet TRUTHWhen I recently discovered through a DNA skin test that I was genetically prone to glycation, I did two things. I went to a skin expert to find out more and made a conscious decision to seriously curb my sweet tooth. Don’t sugar-coat it! If you haven’t heard of glycation before, expect to hear the term a lot more in the future as we begin to understand just how much of a role it plays in the ageing of our skin. I talked to skin expert and the owner of Mood Skin Clinic, Bridget Crone, to find out more. Here’s what she told me… HOW DOES GLYCATION AFFECT OUR SKIN? “Glycation is when excess glucose or sugar molecules in the blood link and bond to proteins in the body. In…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Beauty INSIDERThis week’s model Julie shares her beauty secrets with us... As we head into cooler weather, how do you feel your skin changes? I notice that when the season changes and it gets a bit cooler, I am prone to dry and flaky skin, especially around my mouth. It’s either that or I‘m dribbling in my sleep! Do you change your make-up look in winter? I change my foundation to reflect the changes of going from tanned in spring and summer to lily-white over autumn and winter. I also use less make-up in winter as my skin gets drier and wearing full face make-up makes me feel and look older. Have you got any new favourite product finds? Yes, it’s a whitening toothpaste. It doesn’t have loads of chemicals in…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826WELL played!There seems to be one on the sideline of every kids’ sports match – that parent who spends the entire game bellowing abuse at everyone on the pitch.While showing support for your child is a great thing to do and it is fantastic to be passionate about any activity they’re involved in, you can take it too far. Here’s how to avoid being that parent who is a bad sport.ENCOURAGE, DON’T CRITICISE. If you can’t call out anything positive from the sideline, keep your mouth shut. If you can see something your child, or the team, is doing that could be improved, suggest it to them at an appropriate time, as positively as possible.REMEMBER THAT YOU’RE NOT THE COACH – AND IT IS NOT YOUR JOB TO ISSUE INSTRUCTIONS. It…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826NATURE’S goodnessWinter weeds you can eat, how to get rid of slime off your paths and an easy ant killer. Cool activities! Nana’s RETRO RECIPES Vegetable soup Not only is this recipe a great warming winter dinner, especially with some toasted scones on the side, but it’s also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. You could buy packet soup mix, but many of those have ingredients best avoided, so it’s worth spending a bit more time preparing your ingredients and enjoying the improved flavour. I found this recipe in one of my old family cookbooks and have been using it for years now. 1 cup split peas 25g butter 2 stalks celery, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 large turnip, diced 1 large leek, sliced 8 cups water…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|182660-second DIY TESTSTest your breathing Poorly controlled asthma, age-related respiratory troubles or repeated exposure to harmful irritants, such as cigarette smoke, can all result in poor lung health, which could cause breathlessness during everyday activities. Dr Magdalena Simonis says going for a walk is an easy way to gauge your breathing ability. HOW TO It couldn’t be simpler. Briskly walk up two flights of stairs or around the block while talking to a friend. “The aim is to do it without having to stop to catch your breath,” she explains. WHAT IT MEANS This test indicates the ability of the lungs to provide oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. If you are breathless or wheezing, or your breathing becomes uncomfortable, see your GP for a check-up. “While difficulty breathing is often due to…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Living the cruisy LIFEWhen you’re a mother yourself, you realise just how special your own mum is. So when I was offered the chance to cruise with a companion aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas up to New Caledonia, I thought of my mother Mary (sorry, husband). The timing was perfect too – only a few days before she turned 70.The cruise began and ended in Sydney, so Mum and I flew over from Auckland early on a Sunday. To start the trip in style, I organised for a driver to meet us at Sydney Airport. Sami from LuxCar was such a gentleman – taking our luggage, opening the doors of his black Maserati for us and making a special fuss of Mum. I was thrilled – all this rock-star treatment and…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826FLOOR showWhat you’ll need • Ply sheeting, or use your existing floor • Measuring tape • Pencil • Masking tape • 1 litre Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Gull Grey* • 1 litre Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Cod Grey • 1 litre Resene Aquaclear • Roller and tray * The amount of paint needed will depend on the size of the area you are painting. Add personality to your floors with this simple diamond design. It’s perfect for your hallway or other smaller areas in your home that need a bit of brightening up. 1 Measure the diamonds and mark out using a pencil, to ensure they are all the same size. 2 Use the tape to mask out the pattern. 3 Get rolling, starting with Resene…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826It’s in the STARSGEMINIMay 22 – June 21This week your plans are not necessarily going to turn out how you expect. However, you’re going to be happy with the outcome anyway. You will take a long shot on something you have wanted for a while, and it will pay off and become a reality. You will be able to afford a little luxury by the end of the week. Everything you want is within reach – take it!CANCERJun 22 – Jul 23A breezy person enters your life. There doesn’t seem to be anything that he or she doesn’t know, or hasn’t done. But intuition tells you all is not quite as it seems. You’re right, so check up on them if they’re doing something for you. It will all become clear when a…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826MASTERS of chemistryThey say friends are the family you choose for yourself and that’s a sentiment that rings true for MasterChef Australia judges Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. Having worked together on the cooking series since 2009, the trio have an on-screen chemistry and closeness that’s rare in the entertainment industry.As the show that brought them together celebrates its 10th birthday, George reflects and thanks his fellow co-hosts for their support. Last year, George (39) had to repay $2.6 million in staff wages from his restaurant group Made Establishment, and was also charged with assault after a brawl at an Australian soccer final. But he says Matt and Gary have had his back every step of the way. “One hundred per cent,” George tells the Weekly. “You learn very quickly…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826It’s in the STARSGEMINI May 22 – June 21 This week your plans are not necessarily going to turn out how you expect. However, you’re going to be happy with the outcome anyway. You will take a long shot on something you have wanted for a while, and it will pay off and become a reality. You will be able to afford a little luxury by the end of the week. Everything you want is within reach – take it! CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 A breezy person enters your life. There doesn’t seem to be anything that he or she doesn’t know, or hasn’t done. But intuition tells you all is not quite as it seems. You’re right, so check up on them if they’re doing something for you. It will…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826MY BOOKSJoanna Trollope is a bestselling UK novelist. Her latest book is An Unsuitable Match.My favourite book ever is….Rose Macaulay’s The Towers of Trebizond. It has everything really; being a love story, a travel book, really funny in places, really lyrical in others, and with plenty of social and religious polemic to think about afterwards.My book of the moment is…Agnes Poirier’s Left Bank – a study of the weird existentialist group around Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir in Paris both during and after the Second World War. Their conduct, both in and out of bed, was astounding, as was the amount they drank and the theories they came up with.It is riveting.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826CUTE KIDWhat do you think of my accessorising? Abigail George (6), of Helensville, has been in Nana’s wardrobe. WIN! Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of Cameo, the Street Pony (Penguin Random House, RRP $14.99), the second book in the Showtym Adventures junior fiction series. The story continues with Kelly Wilson’s experiences – training an unbroken mare into a competitive show pony! Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz with the subject line: Cute Kid. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Yes to NO-NO DAYSI was in Christchurch recently to MC a charity fundraiser. A couple of local women had offered to do my hair and make-up for me as their contribution towards the event, and I was sitting in the salon, thoroughly enjoying the pampering.In a corner of the salon, a young woman has set up shop, creating bespoke lipsticks. It’s a very cool concept. She’d seen the idea in New York and brought it back to Christchurch, and was doing a roaring trade. People (I’m assuming mostly women) choose the colour they want, the fragrance they want, the shape of the lipstick – and she mixes it and makes it in front of their very eyes.Science was never like this at school. I’m definitely going to create my own lipstick the next…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826DRESSING UP THE PASTThe Collection is a series set in post WW2 Paris and follows a flourishing fashion house full of secrets. It features stunning period costumes and a gripping plot too as the brothers who run the label grapple with their family’s past. Writer and show runner Oliver Goldstick says The Collection is more than just its clothes. “It was a time of reinvention for France itself as a nation. And in this case, fashion was a metaphor for transformation and reinvention,” he explains. “I wanted the feeling that the shadow of the war haunted the series … the historical background is the scaffolding that holds up the stories that I want to tell.”…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826MY BOOKSJoanna Trollope is a bestselling UK novelist. Her latest book is An Unsuitable Match. My favourite book ever is…. Rose Macaulay’s The Towers of Trebizond. It has everything really; being a love story, a travel book, really funny in places, really lyrical in others, and with plenty of social and religious polemic to think about afterwards. My book of the moment is… Agnes Poirier’s Left Bank – a study of the weird existentialist group around Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir in Paris both during and after the Second World War. Their conduct, both in and out of bed, was astounding, as was the amount they drank and the theories they came up with. It is riveting.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Kiss, kiss from VENICETitanic star Kate Winslet and her husband Ned Rocknroll looked wrapped up in the romance of Venice on a recent getaway without the kids.The couple, who married in 2012, stopped to take selfies and steal kisses in the idyllic Italian city in between long lunches and water-taxi rides.It’s well-deserved time out for the British beauty who is reportedly set to team up with director Titanic director James Cameron (63) for his sci-fi sequel Avatar 2.Kate (42) and Ned (40), who is the nephew of Sir Richar Branson (67), have a four old son Bear together. The actress also has two childr Mia (17) and Joe (14), from her previous marriages.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Back in the SADDLE!Look who’s horsing around! Catherine, duch*ess of Cambridge enjoyed an afternoon trip to the polo in Gloucestershire with her two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. While Prince William (35) and his team showed off their form on the polo pitch for a charity match, four-year-old George and Charlotte (3) couldn’t help stealing the show on the sidelines. Dressed in a pretty pink dress with matching sunglasses, the barefoot little princess chased her brother around, performed a headstand, climbed a bank and plonked herself down on her doting mother’s lap for a hug. Meanwhile, George amused himself with a toy police set, which contained little handcuffs and a plastic pistol. The young prince is known to be fascinated with law enforcement – and even put a toy police car…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Kiss, kiss from VENICETitanic star Kate Winslet and her husband Ned Rocknroll looked wrapped up in the romance of Venice on a recent getaway without the kids. The couple, who married in 2012, stopped to take selfies and steal kisses in the idyllic Italian city in between long lunches and water-taxi rides. It’s well-deserved time out for the British beauty who is reportedly set to team up with director Titanic director James Cameron (63) for his sci-fi sequel Avatar 2. Kate (42) and Ned (40), who is the nephew of Sir Richar Branson (67), have a four old son Bear together. The actress also has two childr Mia (17) and Joe (14), from her previous marriages.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Gather the TROOPS!Last week was Meghan, duch*ess of Sussex’s first official appearance on the balcony at Buckingham Palace, waving to crowds gathered for the annual Trooping the Colour. But in just a few months, it’ll be Kiwis on the receiving end of her smile when she makes her first official trip to New Zealand.Meghan (36) and her husband Prince Harry (33) are heading to Australia for the Invictus Games from October 20 to 27, and now Kensington Palace has confirmed they’ll visit our shores while they’re down this way. The newlyweds will be adding trips to Fiji and Tonga, as well as New Zealand to coincide with their attendance at the Games, which were founded by Harry and are this year being held in Sydney.Both Harry and Meghan have been to New…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826FROM THE EDITORHow many times have you heard someone utter the saying, “It’s the little things in life”?They’re those teeny-tiny things that you sometimes take for granted, but they can turn a decidedly average day into a great one. As the weather grows colder and the skies get darker, sometimes it can be hard to remember it truly is those little things that make life grand. So this week, I really tried to focus on all the goodness around me, and here are my top 10 “little things” that made me smile:1. Finally being able to breathe through both nostrils after a hideous cold.2. A cup of tea in bed on Sunday morning, catching up on my favourite TV show .3. Having every ingredient I needed for a recipe already in the…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826DAME KIRI’SNEW HONOURShe’s already a Dame, but Kiri Te Kanawa has also made the Queen’s birthday honour list, being awarded a Companion of Honour for her services. Dame Kiri (74), who was born in Gisborne but now resides in the UK, has long been a favourite of the royals, performing regularly for the Queen after first wowing the operatic world with her soprano voice in Covent Garden. After announcing her retirement from singing last year, she now spends her time mentoring and fostering talent among the younger generation of opera singers. The honour is granted to those who have made a major contribution to the arts, science, medicine or government over a long period of time.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Gentleman of a lifetime Amal’s moving toast to GEORGEHe’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and when the American Film Institute (AFI) decided to honour George Clooney with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, the tributes came thick and fast from other famous folk. The likes of Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett not only spoke glowingly about George’s talent as an actor, director, writer and producer, but highlighted his humanitarian work and political activism. There was even a recorded message from former US president Barack Obama. After noting they’re the same age, Barack pointed out that George (57) “does the whole grey hair thing better than me, and he’s maybe a little more debonair than me”. He went on to say, “I can nevertheless not deny what we all know – that he is a good…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826DIVORCE? VICTORIA’S LAUGHING ON THE INSIDE“Honey, are you divorcing me?” Apparently adopting the old adage of, ‘If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry’, it was an amused and slightly flummoxed Victoria Beckham that called her husband last week to ask if he was leaving her following reports the pair’s 19-year marriage was over.Ringing David (43), who was away in the US, Victoria (44) jokingly asked if she was about to be left, after thousands of social media users across the world insisted the couple were splitting up, following incongruous allegations a divorce was imminent.The rumours started following the couple’s appearance at the Duke and duch*ess of Sussex’s wedding, wher reports soon following that she was “furious” at David and that they’d been fighting for weeks before.However, their spokesperson has come out to deny any trouble –…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Couple GOALS!That’s what friends are for! Jennifer Aniston is back – and she has her best buddy Courteney Cox to thank, according to insiders.Following her shock split with ex-husband Justin Theroux (46) earlier this year, the star made her return to Hollywood on the arm of pal Courteney (53) not once, but twice in one week, in a defiant and glamorous show of female friendship and unity.After appearing at an environmental benefit together, the pair also dressed up in matching frocks for the American Film Institute Gala, with Jen (49) seemingly revelling being back in the spotlight.Since parting with Justin in February, Jen has preferred to surround herself with her close group of girlfriends in private, shunning high-profile events for dinner parties and casual get-togethers.But now, it looks like Jen’s back…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826But wait, there’s more! SUZANNE’S next chapterAs the Weekly pokes around Suzanne Paul’s roomy, light-filled new home on Auckland’s North Shore, we’re flooded with nostalgia. Her dressing room is decorated with the infomercial queen’s old Weekly covers, while the mirrorball trophy she won on Dancing with the Stars in 2007 takes pride of place in the kitchen. But it’s a loose piece of paper beneath it that’s the reason we’re here to chat – a certificate declaring that Suzanne Paul has officially changed her name to... Suzanne Paul. You see, until now, that’s never been her name. The beloved star was born Susan Barnes in Wolverhampton back in 1956 and “Suzanne Paul” was simply a name invented to promote her Natural Glow make-up in the ‘90s. The public and media latched on to it, but it’s…6 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826RALLY AROUND Swathe someone with love!Janey Carr has lived all over the world, but in every country she’s been in, one thing has remained a constant – everybody needs help and more often than not, people are too afraid to ask for it.It’s something she’s seen in her own life through her parents. When she was 18, Janey’s mother Roz (69) was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and given two months to live. Luckily, she responded to treatment but what followed for her family was a 30-year battle.“She’s had cancer on and off, which has been quite difficult, especially for my stepfather Stuart,” Janey (48) explains from her home in West Auckland. “All the treatment, it just takes over your life. They’ve had a really good support network where they live in Australia and, unfortunately, for…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826THE SCOOP ON DAMAGE CONTROL1 Known as the “sugar-trap peptide”, Dermalogica includes arginine-lysine polypeptide in many of its AGE (advanced glucation end products) Smart range such as the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque, $94. “It binds to sugar, rendering it inactive,” explains the company’s head of education Caroline Parker.2 Bridget recommends DMK Aminodine Spritz, $85.63, to help smooth the appearance of cross-linked wrinkles. “It’s absolutely amazing at getting a quick response in the skin.”3 Internally, try a twice-daily dose of Osmosis Sugar Detox Water, $78, which may help to improve the body’s sugar utilisation and reduce the effects of glycation in the body.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826THE SCOOP ON DAMAGE CONTROL1 Known as the “sugar-trap peptide”, Dermalogica includes arginine-lysine polypeptide in many of its AGE (advanced glucation end products) Smart range such as the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque, $94. “It binds to sugar, rendering it inactive,” explains the company’s head of education Caroline Parker. 2 Bridget recommends DMK Aminodine Spritz, $85.63, to help smooth the appearance of cross-linked wrinkles. “It’s absolutely amazing at getting a quick response in the skin.” 3 Internally, try a twice-daily dose of Osmosis Sugar Detox Water, $78, which may help to improve the body’s sugar utilisation and reduce the effects of glycation in the body.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826NATURE’S goodnessWinter weeds you can eat, how to get rid of slime off your paths and an easy ant killer.Cool activities!Nana’s RETRO RECIPESVegetable soupNot only is this recipe a great warming winter dinner, especially with some toasted scones on the side, but it’s also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. You could buy packet soup mix, but many of those have ingredients best avoided, so it’s worth spending a bit more time preparing your ingredients and enjoying the improved flavour. I found this recipe in one of my old family cookbooks and have been using it for years now.1 cup split peas25g butter2 stalks celery, diced1 large carrot, diced1 large turnip, diced1 large leek, sliced8 cups water½ cup red lentils½ cup barley½ cup macaroniParmesan cheese, grated1 Rinse the split…4 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826NEW OILS TO TRY1 FOR CLEANSING… Oils are a comforting way to remove make-up and grime at the end of the day. Try giving your face a massage with Trilogy’s new Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil, $34.99. Once you add water, it turns into a milky consistency that rinses away to leave soft and supple skin. 2 FOR REJUVENATING… You would expect an oil loaded with so much goodness to feel heavy on the skin, but that’s not the case with Murad Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil, $149. The vitamin A, B, C, D, E and F skin booster is feather-light and absorbs quickly to give skin that “just had a facial” glow. 3 FOR EVERYWHERE… Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, $55. This used to be an iconic dry oil that could only be purchased in French pharmacies.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826What to plantSalad burnet is a subtly flavoured green that likes the cold. Its taste has hints of cucumber and almond, and is best eaten raw. Use the young leaves, not the stems. And even if you don’t want to eat it, it’s attractive in the garden and makes a great garnish.Two nice peppery greens to keep your taste buds awake are rocket and mizuna. They’re speedy to grow and perfect for pots and containers.There are plenty of lettuce varieties, both hearting and loose-leaf, that will put up with the cold. Choose from hardy varieties of your favourite summer lettuce, in the colour of your choice. Red, pink and even black leaf varieties are available and seem to do better in the cooler months. There’s a variety called Drunken Woman that I’m…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826WELL played!There seems to be one on the sideline of every kids’ sports match – that parent who spends the entire game bellowing abuse at everyone on the pitch. While showing support for your child is a great thing to do and it is fantastic to be passionate about any activity they’re involved in, you can take it too far. Here’s how to avoid being that parent who is a bad sport. ENCOURAGE, DON’T CRITICISE. If you can’t call out anything positive from the sideline, keep your mouth shut. If you can see something your child, or the team, is doing that could be improved, suggest it to them at an appropriate time, as positively as possible. REMEMBER THAT YOU’RE NOT THE COACH – AND IT IS NOT YOUR JOB TO…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826WINTER vege outIf you don’t have any bespoke, hardwood raised beds in which to plant your winter vegetables, don’t panic. You can throw together a garden out of bits and pieces you have lying around. Cool harvest! Any excuse not to plant a winter vegetable garden is good enough for me. I don’t like swede, Brussels sprouts, cabbage or cauliflower, and I don’t like sticking my hands in cold, damp soil either. So the fact that the two raised beds we built for our spring veges had to be demolished (the car needed a car port and they were in the way) was, I thought, the perfect excuse to not plant winter vege. But, just recently, I’ve had a yearning for rocket, mesclun and various greens that can be grown throughout winter,…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826YOU HAVE the rightIn this new age of documenting every little thing that happens to you and posting it to social media, it might pay to caution the younger members of your family about filming the country’s constabulary as they go about their job. Crossing the line! With everyone now carrying cameras on their phones, what warnings should I give my teenagers about filming police in action at an accident or crime scene? The general rule is that you can film as long as the subject wouldn’t have a reasonable expectation of privacy. So it’s okay filming the police going about their business if you and they are in a public place, such as a road or beach. But filming at crime or accident sites brings special issues. You must not publish a…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Living the cruisy LIFEWhen you’re a mother yourself, you realise just how special your own mum is. So when I was offered the chance to cruise with a companion aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas up to New Caledonia, I thought of my mother Mary (sorry, husband). The timing was perfect too – only a few days before she turned 70. The cruise began and ended in Sydney, so Mum and I flew over from Auckland early on a Sunday. To start the trip in style, I organised for a driver to meet us at Sydney Airport. Sami from LuxCar was such a gentleman – taking our luggage, opening the doors of his black Maserati for us and making a special fuss of Mum. I was thrilled – all this rock-star treatment…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Join the Weekly CONVERSATIONBeautiful souvenirWhat an absolutely amazing surprise when I picked up the special collector’s issue of the Weekly. It is truly beautiful. Having all those family photos, as well as the royal wedding – it really made my day. You really thought of everything! There have been some special issues of the Weeklyover the years, but this wonderful one will take a lot of beating.I have been getting the magazine ever since it started, so congratulations on a truly beautiful souvenir.N Mills, Upper HuttNOTICEBOARDJUBILEE Springston School celebrates its 150th anniversary, Labour Weekend, October 19 to 21, 2018. Visit facebook.com/SpringstonSchool150th or email 150thJubilee@Springston.school.nz, or (03) 329 5724.Send notices to: nzww@bauermedia.co.nzTHIS MAGAZINE IS SUBJECT TO NZ PRESS COUNCIL PROCEDURES. A COMPLAINT MUST FIRST BE DIRECTED IN WRITING TO THE EDITOR’S EMAIL ADDRESS. IF…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Over the TEACUPSBIG PROBLEMS My daughter asked me recently how long she has to go to school for and I explained how different levels work, to which my son shrugged that at least he’s at kindy so he doesn’t need to worry, which of course I had tell him wasn’t so. Disappointed, he said, “Being big is sooo hard!” Sonia Mehta, via email BY THE WAY A foreigner to London she surely proved to be, for finding her watch had stopped after hours of walking, she asked the time from a passerby. “Madam,” replied the young man, “just look up there and you can’t miss it!” She looked “up there” and what she saw was Big Ben. Jean R, Christchurch, May 30, 1977 THE DREAMBOAT My neighbour was “doing a moan” about…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826REVIEWSOCEAN’S 8RATING: MCate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock and Anne Hathaway are just three of the major movie stars acting in this sure-to-be blockbuster hit. But they haven’t just relied on the stars alone to make this film a success. There’s a punchy storyline, fabulous costumes and great cinematography as well. While the original Ocean’s films starred all men, this female-driven crime story is still packed with action and surprising twists. All in all, it’s well worth a watch and definitely a fun choice for your next girls’ night out.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826A tale of two HOUSESI confess to knowing absolutely nothing about the real life events this novel is based on. In fact, I turned to Google several times to find out more about the people described. At times, these large gaps in my knowledge made things confusing, but still, I found White Houses a colourful and intriguing story with lots of very lovely writing.It is centred on the love affair between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist Lorena Hickok – known as Hick. How intimate this relationship actually was remains uncertain. But in Amy Bloom’s fictional version of the story, theirs is a passionate and deeply affectionate relationship.When we first meet Hick, it is 1945. President Franklin D. Roosevelt has died and she has stayed away from the funeral. Instead, she is readying a…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826$100 WINNING LETTERRoyal spectacular I feel obliged and honoured to say what a spectacular 112 pages of special photos and details about the momentous royal wedding (04.06.18). The weather, the flowers, the pageantry, the horses and Bishop Curry! The delightful pageboys and bridesmaids, the fashion and that spectacular St George’s Chapel! My praise to all at the Weeklyfor the fantastic coverage of this historic event, which was done in such detail. As for Meghan’s mother, what a dignified and lovely, lovely lady. Doria Ragland has instilled in her daughter from an early age how fortunate she is. What a fantastic team Prince Harry and Meghan will make. Their focus is on helping others, be it war veterans or African orphans. Hopefully, in the near future, they will be blessed with the pitter-patter…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826MASTERS of chemistryThey say friends are the family you choose for yourself and that’s a sentiment that rings true for MasterChef Australia judges Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. Having worked together on the cooking series since 2009, the trio have an on-screen chemistry and closeness that’s rare in the entertainment industry. As the show that brought them together celebrates its 10th birthday, George reflects and thanks his fellow co-hosts for their support. Last year, George (39) had to repay $2.6 million in staff wages from his restaurant group Made Establishment, and was also charged with assault after a brawl at an Australian soccer final. But he says Matt and Gary have had his back every step of the way. “One hundred per cent,” George tells the Weekly. “You learn very…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826REVIEWSOCEAN’S 8 RATING: M Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock and Anne Hathaway are just three of the major movie stars acting in this sure-to-be blockbuster hit. But they haven’t just relied on the stars alone to make this film a success. There’s a punchy storyline, fabulous costumes and great cinematography as well. While the original Ocean’s films starred all men, this female-driven crime story is still packed with action and surprising twists. All in all, it’s well worth a watch and definitely a fun choice for your next girls’ night out.…1 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826A tale of two HOUSESI confess to knowing absolutely nothing about the real life events this novel is based on. In fact, I turned to Google several times to find out more about the people described. At times, these large gaps in my knowledge made things confusing, but still, I found White Houses a colourful and intriguing story with lots of very lovely writing. It is centred on the love affair between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist Lorena Hickok – known as Hick. How intimate this relationship actually was remains uncertain. But in Amy Bloom’s fictional version of the story, theirs is a passionate and deeply affectionate relationship. When we first meet Hick, it is 1945. President Franklin D. Roosevelt has died and she has stayed away from the funeral. Instead, she is…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826FOLLOWING traditionIn what was a beautiful ceremony, the newest Swedish royal Princess Adrienne has been officially christened. The third child of Princess Madeleine (36) and husband Christopher O’Neill (43), and grandchild to King Carl XVI Gustaf (72) and Queen Silvia (74), was baptised in a gown worn by every member of the Swedish royal family since 1906, while the young family colour coordinated in pastels. However, the day wasn’t without a little hiccup, with the couple’s daughter Princess Leonore (4) throwing a tantrum in the middle of the church!Sweet additionActress Kate Hudson was glowing as she was spotted looking glamorous in blue while out in New York. The 39-year-old Pretty Happy author revealed last month she is expecting a baby girl with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa (37). The mum to two sons,…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826CHARM offensiveWhen we moved to Wellington a few years ago, I thought we’d stumbled into the most polite place in the country, though, after Auckland, many parts of the country might seem rather polite. Auckland is famous for many things, but not politeness. Aucklanders are just too busy for that sort of thing. Wellington people, on the other hand, are unfailingly nice to almost everybody, which doesn’t quite make up for the often-challenging weather, but it certainly helps. All the niceness did take a bit of getting used to, though. When people in the capital ask you how you are, for instance, they seem to really want to know. In Auckland, they just keep walking. So, I was a bit unsettled when I read in the local paper the other day…3 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826Star STYLETINA FEY Sizzling in sequins, the actress and writer ruffled feathers with this daring yet dazzling gown. The V-neck was a flattering choice for Tina but it was the fun, contrasting fabric and flirty train that made this outfit red-carpet ready. 9/10 JANE SEYMOUR She’s been in the business since her early twenties, but screen queen Jane showed us that age is just a number! She looked red hot in this chic and simple crimson floor-length frock. 8/10 CLAIRE DANES The Homeland actress looked pretty and purr-fect in this wild leopard-print gown. The fun and layered frills enhanced her blossoming baby bump and the soon-to-be mother of two was positively glowing. 8/10 LAURA DERN Showing her dark side on the red carpet, the Big Little Lies star wore a sleek…2 min
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly|1826FOLLOWING traditionIn what was a beautiful ceremony, the newest Swedish royal Princess Adrienne has been officially christened. The third child of Princess Madeleine (36) and husband Christopher O’Neill (43), and grandchild to King Carl XVI Gustaf (72) and Queen Silvia (74), was baptised in a gown worn by every member of the Swedish royal family since 1906, while the young family colour coordinated in pastels. However, the day wasn’t without a little hiccup, with the couple’s daughter Princess Leonore (4) throwing a tantrum in the middle of the church! Sweet addition Actress Kate Hudson was glowing as she was spotted looking glamorous in blue while out in New York. The 39-year-old Pretty Happy author revealed last month she is expecting a baby girl with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa (37). The mum to…2 min
