Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2018 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

2018 has been a watershed year for women. From the millions who joined the Women’s March throughout the US in January; to Christine Blasey Ford’s courageous testimony and other survivors who came forward with their accounts of sexual harassment and assault; and the rapidly growing #MeToo and #Time’s Up movements, it’s become clear that women are using their collective voice to create change. In New Zealand we celebrated 125 years of the suffrage movement; this June, for the first time in the history of the Queen’s Birthday Honours more women were recognised than men; and our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made global headlines as only the second woman in the world to give birth while in office, and the first to take a baby to the UN’s General Assembly. “Women,…

Firstly, thank you for providing me with some much needed downtime. A glass of wine (my first in almost 18 months!) and some time to myself with your magazine... bliss. I have a baby daughter, Molly, who is nine months old and is now sleeping well, which has given me my evenings back. I really enjoyed your article about Kate Middleton, Royal Mum, Future Queen. It is so great to read about mums working hard while also doing amazing jobs bringing up their children. Kudos also to Jacinda. I am now back at work too and have struggled with the usual mum guilt, but hope my daughter will respect me for sharing my time with her and others who also benefit from my skills and knowledge. I work with special…

SLIPPERS ARE HOME The iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz have been recovered after thieves snatched them from a museum in Minnesota more than a decade ago. DRASTIC PLASTIC Work has begun on cleaning up the largest patch of ocean-borne rubbish in the world. Engineers have deployed a device to collect litter floating between California and Hawaii. FACT OR FICTION? US novelist Nancy Crampton-Brophy, who writes about killer spouses, including an essay titled How to Murder your Husband has been charged with murdering her husband.…

Two words Jacinda has prioritised in her first year in the role are “kindness” and “empathy”. You couldn’t look for a more positive photo op in 2018 – a year filled with endless #MeToo stories that made women’s collective blood boil – than our Prime Minister and her gorgeous baby Neve sitting in the General Assembly of the United Nations. It was Jacinda Ardern’s first visit to the UN as Prime Minister, and even though her speech was well received, it was tiny Neve sitting on dad Clarke Gayford’s lap who stole the show. Jacinda became New Zealand’s leader on October 26 last year, and it’s safe to say that no one else has ever had a first year in power like hers. “I cannot stress how much the UN…

In an industry often too afraid to name names or point the finger, Jameela is speaking out. The influence of social media on how women of all ages feel about themselves is pervasive, disturbing and ever growing. And if we’re feeling it, as proper grown women, it’s safe to say that the younger generation are right in the thick of it. If you’re looking for a body positive role model to park in front of your child, grandchild or, frankly, yourself, then might we suggest Jameela Jamil. The London-born actress has hit the big time with Netflix’s weird and wonderful TV show The Good Place, but it’s her outspoken real-life persona that is the reason she’s fast becoming such an inspirational figure. The road to self-esteem has not been easy…

A New Zealander of the Year can come in many different forms; a film director, an All Black captain or an anthropologist. But they all share one thing – making a significant and positive impact on their country. So it was only fitting that Kristine Bartlett was awarded the title this year. The equal-pay advocate was recognised for her mammoth fight to establish pay equality for those working in the care and support industry. Kristine was also recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, being appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to equal pay advocacy. Her five-year battle, which included three court cases, two appeals and one landmark pay settlement, changed the lives of more than 55,000 carers, most of whom were female.…

Back when Shonda Rhimes was first starting to work out the characters for her debut TV show, Grey’s Anatomy, she got some pretty negative feedback. “We created a brand and an audience for [television network] ABC that they did not necessarily have before, which was a certain kind of woman. I remember them saying when we started that no woman is going to watch a woman who is this ‘not nice’, and this sexually active and this competitive,” Shonda says. “But the ‘smart, strong, women’ thing really exploded with the shows we made. And people followed along in a way that felt really good for network television.” Before Grey’s Anatomy, Shonda had written a couple of movie hits – Crossroads and The Princess Diaries – but when she pitched a…

What’s a nice lady like you doing in a place like this? For more than 20 years, Wellington-based therapist Stephanie Dowse has been working in the trenches of mental health care, covering the full range of human experience from couples counselling and family therapy to working with survivors of sexual assault, trauma and addiction. So what brings her to be the latest professional expert to help matchmake 12 willing strangers in the second series of Married at First Sight New Zealand? “It was something entirely different to what I had been doing,” she laughs. “I’d been working in that dark side of life for a really long time, so this was an opportunity to pull the best bits of what I do and put them into a really intriguing, fun…

Like many little girls her age, my eight-year-old granddaughter Sadie is in love with dance. What is it that draws her to spend hours turning her toes out and wafting her arms about in varying shades of pastel tulle? Is it the allure of performance? The thought that one day she, too, might stand in the glare of the footlights and feel the thrill of audience applause? The Royal New Zealand Ballet is about to embark on its Christmas season of The Nutcracker. Sadie and I will be in the audience soaking up every spectacular moment, lost in the Sugar Plum Fairy’s magic. Rhiannon Fairless is one of those little girls who went on to turn her love of dance into a career. She’ll be in the cast of The…

Q My husband and I are going on a trip to the Islands next month and I’m starting to worry! As a lady in my late 60s, I find shopping for swimwear a bit daunting. I have tended to avoid swimming altogether to avoid showing my upper arms, upper legs and stomach but I know I will need something to wear while we are in Fiji. Can you please point me in the right direction of some age- and shape-appropriate swimwear? A Finding swimwear that is both comfortable and practical can be daunting for anyone but fortunately, there a variety of swimwear options available. Remember to make sure you try on a few different sizes of the same suit as swimwear sizing can be tricky; it’s important to find the…

What are BB Creams? In short, a BB Cream (BB stands for Beauty Balm) is a face product that moisturises, protects and perfects, without masking your natural skin tone. It consolidates several other products into one, meaning less time, effort and money. Beyond regular foundations and tinted moisturisers, BB Creams offer broad-spectrum SPF and antioxidants. Avène’s new Day Protector Tinted BB Cream SPF30, $49, has a number of benefits, but there’s no need to overthink it – it really is a “one and done” product. Six ways BB Cream assists a busy lifestyle • MINIMISES THE MORNING RUSH Sunscreen, moisturiser, primer, foundation… an extensive beauty routine can be time consuming. A product combining all of these steps is a godsend. Avène’s new offering has decent coverage so it easily replaces…

Growing up, our lives revolved around the beach, small sailing boats and the bush. We would build cubby houses in the bushland near our home, climb trees, track the habits of the local wildlife, spend time at the beach or go fishing. All that time outdoors means I instinctively sense the need for connection with nature and the natural environment, and its impact on my wellbeing. As a doctor, it is helpful to have substantial scientific evidence to back up one’s instincts. So it was very exciting to see a new research report saying that, for the sake of our health, we all ought to be spending a lot more time outdoors, in natural environments. Researchers from the University of East Anglia examined data from over 140 studies involving more…

QI am 50 and find that when I get my cholesterol checked one doctor says it’s high and I should work to lower it, and the next time, with basically the same results, another doctor says don’t worry too much as your good cholesterol is high. Whom should I trust? J.B. It is difficult when you get conflicting medical advice. High cholesterol is one risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but it needs to be considered alongside other risk factors such as smoking, being overweight, diabetes, blood pressure and family history. On the website cvdcheck.org.au/calculator/ you can calculate your risk and this helps to make a decision about medication. Of course, lifestyle measures are important for your general health too. QI have seen an app that helps you learn progressively to…

Soy-glazed salmon with greens SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 25 MINUTES ½ cup (125ml) soy sauce ¼ cup (55g) caster sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons sesame oil ¼ cup (60ml) rice wine vinegar 4 x 200g salmon fillets, skin on, pin-boned 8 stems choy sum (440g), cut into 5cm lengths 200g sugar snap peas 1 cup (160g) frozen peas, thawed coriander leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 For the soy glaze, combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, oil and half the vinegar in a small saucepan; cook marinade over high heat for 6 minutes or until thickened. Transfer half the marinade to a bowl, stir in remaining vinegar and set aside. 3 Place salmon…

Charred capsicum and egg pasta salad SERVES 4-6 PREP AND COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 350g wholemeal spiral pasta 3 medium (600g) red capsicums 3 medium (400g) zucchini, sliced thinly on the diagonal 1 cup parsley leaves 3 anchovies ⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 60g wild rocket leaves 4 soft boiled eggs, quartered 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta until al dente; drain and place in a large bowl. 2 Meanwhile put the capsicums over a barbecue or griddle pan; cook until the skin has blistered and blackened. While they are cooking, add the zucchini slices and grill on both sides. Transfer to a plate. Remove capsicums from the grill when blackened all over and…

“Before grating cheese I spray the grater with a non-stick spray. This ensures clean, easy grating and the grater is so much easier to clean afterwards.” – Ralph Hamilton Cooking for one Cooking for one person can be uninspiring, but it needn’t be. We have some tips to help you embrace it. 1 PLAN A downside of cooking for one is that the onus to prepare a meal is always on you. One way to help juggle a busy lifestyle and cooking is to make a weekly meal plan. That way you won’t be gazing into the fridge with no clue what to have. 2 ONLY BUY WHAT YOU NEED When you plan out the week, make sure you also write down everything you will need. This prevents over-buying, which…

1 2016 ELEPHANT HILL HAWKE’S BAY CHARDONNAY, $28 Elephant Hill showed their consistency at London’s Decanter World Wine Awards with a silver for this stylish, creamy, citrus-fresh wine and a Best in Show for its $60 big brother, Reserve Chardonnay. 2 2016 LAWSON’S DRY HILLS GEWÜRZTRAMINER, $22 Air New Zealand Wine Awards Trophy winner in 2017, this is a beautifully balanced, intensely aromatic wine, rich in rose petal, quince and spice notes, with a bright, clean palate. 3 2017 SHAKY BRIDGE ‘PIONEER SERIES’ CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR, $24 Trophy winner at the 2018 New World Wine Awards, this is a silky, supple red with a burst of cherry-plum-spice notes. Try with duck salad. 4 2018 MAHI MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS, $23 Mahi prefers not to enter shows but there’s no mistaking…

1. For the large cotton tassels, wrap thread around your fingers (or similar depending on what size you want), about 40 times to make a loop. Cut two separate pieces of thread 30cm long. 2. Thread one through the middle of your loop and tie it with a double knot. This tail will be used to attach the tassel to your cushion cover. 3. Take the second piece of thread and wrap it around the loop, approximately 2cm from the top. 4. Wind around four or five times and fasten with a double knot. Cut the opposite end of the loops so the yarn hangs free. Even it up with your scissors. Tip: Use the same technique with the smaller, colourful tassels, except you don’t need to wrap the thread…

• There’s an art to toasting a marshmallow so it’s caramelised on the outside and gooey in the middle. Use green-wood sticks, such as fruit tree prunings, that are at least as long as your arm. Let your fire die down to embers or hot coals (never toast over an open flame or you’ll blacken the marshmallows) and turn the skewers slowly, like a rotisserie. • Whenever we host young international tourists on our farm, we indulge in culinary cultural exchanges. We take them fishing, introduce them to the feijoa and make pavlova... and in return we’ve eaten French lapin a la cocotte (with rabbits “harvested” from my garden), Belgian stoemp, Swedish meatballs and American s’mores. • I’d never tried a s’more – it’s a contraction of “some more” –…

Roses should be in full bloom by now, reaping the rewards of spring’s warmth. The pruning, feeding and foliar spraying done, it is time to sit back and rejoice at the magnificent blooms. It is also a great time to identify spots in the garden that could do with a new burst of fragrant colour. 1 Plant roses where they will get as much sun as possible, and avoid planting around trees or other shrubs. Leave at least 50cm between the base of each plant. 2 Choose roses that will complement or contrast with existing colours in the garden. Think about how big the bush will get, so thorny stems don’t grow where they could be a worry. 3 When removing an old rose bush and planting a new one,…

A SLICK LOOK There’s nothing quite like a good soundtrack mixed with the sweet freedom of the open road. Get your favourite bangers ready and cruise out of town smoothly (the HR-V RS’s performance-enhancing suspension and handling will make sure of that). SAFETY FIRST The fast pace is part of Auckland’s charm, but we must admit the busy motorways can get a little stressful. Thankfully, the HR-V RS LaneWatch Camera provides you with an 80-degree view of the passenger side of the car. Reduced blind spots? Yes please. The Honda HR-V range starts from $29,990 + ORC. + 5-year unlimited km warranty & 5-year roadside assist. For more info on the new model, visit honda.co.nz.…

First Man Starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy and Jason Clarke. Directed by Damien Chazelle. The standing ovations of the Venice Film Festival for First Man were quickly overshadowed by the clanging cacophony of a few outraged Americans crying foul because this exceptional tale of the lunar landing failed to show the NASA astronauts planting the Star-Spangled Banner on the Moon. But there is nothing like a little controversy to motivate moviegoers. Based on the only authorised biography – by James R. Hansen – this is Neil Armstrong’s story. It’s intricate, visceral, historical, emotional and deeply personal. Oscar-winning film-maker Damien Chazelle cast his La La Land lead Ryan Gosling as Armstrong in arguably his most charmless role; Gosling bringing his usual textured, layered intensity to the screen. Armstrong internalises his emotions…

On discovering she was part Russian, then advertising exec Kate Furnivall wrote her debut novel The Russian Concubine . She is now a best-selling historical author. Kate was raised in Wales in the 1950s. “My childhood was spent with my twin sister in a bubble of happiness and imaginary worlds, which protected us from the traumas that tore my family apart,” she says. The Survivors explores the plight of refugees following World War II and “the moral problems raised”. She now lives in seaside Devon in England. “The sea brings me peace of mind and I spend many hours prowling the sands while I wrestle with my story.”…

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Scorpio OCT 24-NOV 22 The sun and new moon in your deep-water sign on November 8 celebrate Scorpio’s personal astro-birthday, which comes with the celestial present of expansive Jupiter enhancing your money zone, financial picture and career prospects for the coming year. As a result, goals and projects that make a social contribution will get an extra boost. Vixen Venus, feisty Mars, mischievous Mercury and provocateur Uranus, all retrograde this month, brew up a complicated combination of erotic possibilities, skewed communications and sparky arguments, with the full moon on the 23rd in your private sector completing several life cycles by deepening, changing or radically rearranging. SAGITTARIUS NOV 23-DEC 21 While Uranus percolating in a fellow fire sign promises plenty of energy for the festive season, this month’s huge news is…

My most prized possession is… Every item of clothing my mother makes for me – she continues to whip up cardis, jumpers, frocks and jackets with often only a bad sketch from me. If I could go back and live in any era it would be… Never back, always forward. In fact, I’d love to dip into the future, to be travelling starwards, to even be on the first voyage to Mars. If I had to choose another career it would be… I have the best career in the world; it’s more like a calling than a career. And, to be honest, I’m not good at anything else – can’t cook, rubbish at science, never finished any degree, I fight any authority so couldn’t work within a system, can’t tolerate…

What was the last film you watched? Debra Granik’s Leave No Trace, star-sighting Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie, and a crazy short documentary by Auckland filmmaker Phil Brough called Fire in the Cardboard City. If I could have dinner with anyone dead or alive it would be…  Marlon Brando. I’m fascinated by isolation, and Marlon welcomed isolation while still in the celebrity realm. He was brilliant at his craft, a complex and possibly tortured individual; those are the people I’m attracted to that become subjects of my films.…

GIVEAWAY De’Longhi has revealed its latest innovation in home comfort technology with the new 3D Comfort Air, an air purifier, heater and cooling fan product designed to provide clean, comfortable air all year round. The 3D Comfort Air regulates both the temperature and air quality in a room, creating a gentle, even airflow to envelop you head-to-toe at the perfect temperature. We have one De’Longhi 3D Comfort Air, valued at $799, to give away. To enter, email awweditor@bauermedia.co.nz , subject line “COMFORT” or enter online at nowtolove/COMFORT and enter the code AWWMG011 by November 4, 2018. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/awwmagazine  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @awwmagazine…

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Häagen-Dazs ice-cream! Peanut Butter Crunch is a luxurious, nutty delight, available in both tubs and on sticks. Combining peanut flavoured ice-cream, enriched with a gooey swirl of peanut butter sauce, offset by salted, caramelised nuggets of peanuts providing the all-important crunch. Our letter of the month writer this month will receive a Häagen-Dazs ice-cream gift pack, including a custom designed chilly bin filled with Häagen-Dazs vouchers to try the new Peanut Butter Crunch, all worth $325.50. Writers of other published letters will receive an Australian Women’s Weekly cookbook.…

One of our brightest stars, Eleanor Catton has also proven to be very, very good at staying out of the limelight when she wants to. It’s less of a spotlight-avoiding choice than it sounds, however; mostly, she’s just been working exceptionally hard on two high-profile projects. There’s a new book, due in 2019; a psychological thriller set in the not-too-distant future. Birnam Woods, the working title, takes place when a global catastrophe is on the horizon and the world’s rich have relocated to New Zealand to sit it out. It’s a survival epic, and Eleanor has said she’s been reading a lot of Lee Child to prepare for it, so it sounds about as far away from her Booker-prize-winning book The Luminaries as you can get. It’s less than half…

Although many countries still have thriving royal families, none of them have the power or majesty of the British. And while the younger generation – including William, Kate, Harry and Meghan – has helped move the royals into the modern era, it is the original icon, Elizabeth II, who continues to be the real strength of the monarchy. At 92 years old, the Queen is the longest-living, longest-reigning monarch. In a world often filled with turmoil, she has been the one constant that has grounded her country and Commonwealth. Ex-UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon once described her as “an anchor for our age in a churning and changing world”. Not only is she a fearless leader, she is also a mother, grandmother and wife, who has resolutely supported and protected…

“I want to be remembered for what I did in and out of the pool.” There is something so incredibly remarkable about the Paralympics. The courage and determination of people to succeed despite some pretty big odds is awe-inspiring and humbling. Many athletes were born able-bodied but in a twist of fate the course of their lives was altered, just like our own Sophie Pascoe. At two years old, Sophie was run over by a ride-on lawnmower on her family’s lifestyle block. The damage was so bad her left leg had to be amputated from below the knee. Now, at the age of 25, the swimmer is a nine-time gold medallist and our most successful ever Paralympian. Even Paralympics New Zealand has dubbed her a “national treasure”. She has competed…

When I tell people that I’m taking my grandsons to church, the frequent response is “Why?” or “You’re doing what?” Well, I think it’s important. Children need to learn in lots of different ways how they fit into their tribe, their family, their community and their culture. While the majority of us are no longer ticking the “regular attenders” box on the census form, New Zealand is still culturally a Christian country. Lots of people still want to marry in a church, and they attend funerals and – more commonly since Princes George and Louis and that wee sweetheart Princess Charlotte were baptized – christenings. Many also step back through the hallowed doors at Christmas and Easter. We Seagars do go to church regularly. Not every week, but we are…

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The best in Skincare 1. SHISEIDO ESSENTIAL ENERGY MOISTURIZING CREAM, $87. Like a motivational speaker for your skin, this day cream encourages skin to regenerate and boost its own moisture levels. 2. ELIZABETH ARDEN RETINOL CERAMIDE CAPSULES LINE ERASING NIGHT SERUM, $85 FOR 30 CAPSULES. Retinol can be daunting if you haven’t experienced its smoothing, age-blurring properties, so here’s an easy, pre-measured option that feels good and delivers. 3. TRILOGY ROSEHIP TRANSFORMATION CLEANSING OIL, $35. There have been cleansing oils before it, but this completely natural, nourishing version from local heroes Trilogy has replaced them all for us because it works well without any unnecessary additives. 4. NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST WATER GEL LOTION SUNSCREEN, $23. Do away with heavy white creams in favour of a lightweight gel sunscreen…

Pride & Joy Given the brand’s previous fragrance hits, the first new perfume from Dior in 20 years is a big deal. Joy by Dior EDP, 50ml, $195, is bright and fresh with happy notes of zesty citrus balanced with soft, whispering woods and musk. Ecoya’s Christmassy scent is back for the festive season. The bumper size candle has a 90-hour burn time. Ecoya Fresh Pine Grand Madison, $120. The big reveal Peels are common in skin clinics to remove dead skin and surface debris, revealing brighter, smoother and healthier skin beneath. It doesn’t actually involve peeling skin, however, just a topical application of a cream or serum containing Alpha Hydroxy Acids that’s washed off after a few minutes. Dermalogica has developed an equivalent at-home version, the Rapid…

Tomato and goat’s cheese tart with rice and seed crust SERVES 8 PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES (+ COOLING TIME) 500g packaged ready-steamed brown basmati rice ⅓ cup (50g) sunflower seeds 1½ cups (120g) finely grated parmesan 3 eggs 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes 500g fresh ricotta 150g soft goat’s cheese ¼ cup (60ml) milk 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard 1 clove garlic, chopped finely 400g mixed tomatoes, halved and sliced 2 tablespoons small fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Grease a 24cm springform pan. 2 Process rice, seeds and half the parmesan until rice is finely chopped. Add 1 egg and half the salt; process until mixture forms a coarse dough. 3 Using…

Orecchiette with walnut burnt butter sauce SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 1 400g orecchiette pasta (see Julie’s tips) 2 125g butter, chopped 3 1 cup (100g) walnut halves, chopped coarsely 4 grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 5 ⅔ cup (50g) finely grated parmesan 1 Cook the orecchiette in a large saucepan of boiling well-salted water until just tender. 2 Place the butter and walnuts in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until the milk solids turn brown and the walnuts are golden brown. Just before serving, add the lemon rind and juice. (This will stop the browning of the butter so make sure it’s a lovely deep golden brown before adding the lemon.) 3 Reserve ½ cup cooking water. Drain pasta. Toss the…

Killer python cake SERVES 8-10 PREP TIME 30 MINUTES 2 x 440g tubs vanilla frosting red food colouring 380g double unfilled chocolate sponge cake 150g chocolate melts, melted 8-10 snake lollies 1 Tint frosting with red food colouring. 2 Place one cake on serving plate, spread generously with frosting. Top with remaining cake and spread top and sides with frosting. Refrigerate while preparing chocolate shards. 3 Cut 10 strips of baking paper about 6cm wide. Spread melted chocolate in rough oval shapes about 12cm high. Drape the baking paper over a rolling pin or similar to create a slightly curved surface. Allow chocolate to set. 4 Remove chocolate shards from paper, position onto sides of cake; decorate with snakes. Not suitable to freeze. Spider web doughnuts MAKES 8 PREP TIME…

30 YEARS OF PITA The family-run New Zealand company, Danny’s, is celebrating its 30th year in business, baking their fresh, authentic pita breads and crisps. Perfect for lunches, dinners and on-the-go snacks. The Danny’s range is available from leading supermarkets, from $4.29. NEW-LOOK CLASSIC The Kiwi classic, Cadbury Roses, has been reinvented with a new look. As well as the revamped style, two new flavours have also been introduced – White Raspberry and Vanilla Nougat. Available from leading supermarkets. RRP $16.99 for 450g. DID YOU KNOW? The number of jars of Nutella sold in one year is enough to cover the Great Wall of China eight times over!…

TROPHY The best gold medal winning wine in its class. The best wine of the show is then chosen from the trophy winners. GOLD Scoring from 95-100 points; outstanding quality, character and style. Generally around five per cent of wines entered. SILVER Scoring 90-94 points; great quality, harmonious and very drinkable. BRONZE 85-89 points; good quality, balanced and well made. Medal winners are simply the wines that showed best on that day, in their class, to that particular group of judges; some wineries don’t enter shows for a variety of reasons (cost, philosophy, volumes). Medal winning wines are representative of some of NZ’s best wines, but there are many other non-gilded treasures waiting to be found.…

Creative kitchens The kitchen is usually the hub of any home so it’s important to find a balance between neutral tones and splashes of colour that suit your personal style and taste. If coloured kitchen cupboards are too daring, make a bold statement with your go-to appliances, or be creative with tile choices, from patterns to harmoniously toned grouting. TOP TEXTURES Nothing beats the comforting tactile feel of various textures. A variation of fibres not only brings textural interest to your living space but makes the room a lot more inviting. Jump on board the trend and start accessorising! RESENE COLOUR EXPERT REBECCA LONG TALKS ABOUT KITCHEN COLOURS What are some crucial pointers you can share with us for painting a kitchen. Do you have any tips for picking a…

“There was a hole in the hen house, about the size of a stoat.” I’m expecting to have the best year ever in my garden. My strawberries are flourishing, the garlic is sturdy, the peas and broad beans are plentiful and my tomatoes are growing energetically. But the reason my garden will be so bountiful is not really because of the extra effort I have put into weeding and growing my own plants from seed. Sadly, it’s because there are three dead chickens buried in it. The most recently interred was Rusty the rooster. Last month I announced his arrival and he really was the most polite, gentle guy who loved his hens… a lot. All we needed was for one of our hens to go broody and sit on…

• Plant bean seeds directly into well dug, friable soil. • Plant new lettuce, spring onion, radish and Asian green seedlings every week or so for continual summer harvesting. • Slugs and snails are in full eating marathon with all the fresh growth. Pick them out and give them to the birds or opt for a low chemical slug deterrent that won’t affect the pets. • Tomato seedlings can still go into the garden. Try Black Krim for abundant dark-skinned tomatoes, or black or yellow cherry tomatoes to colour up the summer salad. • Pinch off the ends of the courgettes and pumpkins that are sprawling across the garden, to ensure plenty of fruit. • Mulch around delicate plants now to prevent excess soil moisture loss through the hottest parts…

Oh how I have been waiting not at all patiently for this next season of Ozark ; the first was such an outrageously binge-worthy treat. Jason Bateman and Laura Linney return as Marty and Wendy Byrde, the suburban couple who are not remotely suburban at all, laundering millions for a Mexican drug cartel in the sleepy Missouri Ozarks. The body count started to rise considerably in the first season and Marty knows where the bodies are buried; it won’t be long until the proverbial hits the fan. It’s the contrast between “normal” family life and their extra-curricular activities where much of the entertainment lies for me. It’s all quite marvellous and Season 2 should be added to your watchlists immediately.…

Gorge on fabulous inspiration from around the world in this dreamy glimpse inside 20 extraordinary homes. Creativity, style and non-conformist panache are on display here as the artistic owners express themselves in colour and design that will make you want to abandon magnolia and break free. You know you want to!…

TELLING OUR STORIES What a remarkable woman Gaylene Preston is! I have to admit I knew very little about her before reading Judy Bailey’s wonderful story. The films she has contributed to our rich film history, including the recent documentary on Helen Clark, are extraordinary. How lucky we are to have a woman like her telling Kiwi stories and fighting for equality. Bravo Gaylene! Erin Mollard BOOK BINGE While people around me binge-watch shows on Netflix and Lightbox, I’ve been bingeing on every Liane Moriarty novel I can get my hands on. I started reading Big Little Lies after watching the TV show and realised what a talented writer she is. After that I worked my way through every one of her terrific novels. I now have her new one,…

Emmy royalty LOOKING MAJESTIC in white, The Crown’s Claire Foy (above with Matt Smith; she’s also interviewed on page 50) was recognised at the 70th Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II. Jessica Biel (The Sinner) and Penelope Cruz (The Assassination of Gianni Versace) received their first Emmy nominations while Downton’s Michelle Dockery was up for her fourth – for the TV movie Godless. Soon to move from Hamilton Zoo to Auckland Zoo, eight-year-old southern white rhino Jamila will be part of an Australasian breeding programme for this “near-threatened” species. Beloved British actress Joanna Lumley has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Rose d’Or international television festival in Berlin. Joanna, 72, is perhaps best known for her portrayal of the hard-drinking Patsy on…

ONE OF CHINA’S most beautiful and recognisable faces has recently resurfaced after her mysterious disappearance prompted speculation that the star had been detained over a tax evasion scandal. For more than three months, bilingual actress Fan Bingbing was not seen in public and had made no contact with her 63 million social media followers. The actress, who has a slew of Chinese and Hollywood film credits to her name, including the X-Men and Iron Man franchises, released an apology in early October, as news came out that she is being charged with tax fraud. The 37-year-old must pay $192 million back to authorities before a deadline or she will face jail time. China’s Jiangsu Province State Administration of Tax has been investigating…

“I am proud of what I have created. I’m proud because it is candid, it’s honest, it is totally and utterly me.” There are three delightful anecdotes that sum up a lot of what there is to love about Michelle Obama. One, back when she was Michelle Robinson, her first interaction with the man who would become her husband, and the 44th President of the United States, was when she was assigned as his mentor at a Chicago law firm. Barack Obama, then 28, was the over-eager new lawyer who kept trying to date her, despite her protests that it was “tacky” to date someone she was in charge of. It was only after Barack offered to quit his job that she relented. Two, after they had been dating for…

With all the madness currently swirling around US politics, there is one question people keep asking: ‘Who is going to be the next Barack Obama?’ After all, we’re now almost two years into President Trump’s administration (time flies when you’re on the verge of apocalypse) and a clear contender has yet to formally emerge. But a big favourite amongst the Democrats is California Senator Kamala Harris. At 53, she’s the youngest of the possible nominees – Joe Biden is 75, Elizabeth Warren is 69 – and she’s also half Jamaican, half Indian. As a first-generation American, she’s been particularly passionate about supporting the rights of the immigrants moving to the US – rights that are under direct threat from the current US White House. She has Obama’s seal of approval;…

When Claire Foy, who played the Queen so extraordinarily in the first two seasons of Netflix’s The Crown, casually announced that she would be replaced moving forward, everyone was in uproar. Even though it had been the plan all along – to use older actors as the show’s characters aged – there was still a panic. Then producers revealed that it would be Olivia Colman, and the world rejoiced. So universally beloved is Olivia that what could have been a disaster now looks like the greatest possible casting choice. Olivia, 44, first came to attention for her comedy roles in shows like Black Books, Rev and Peep Show, and went on to knock it out of the park in roles like 2011’s The Iron Lady, where she played Carol Thatcher…

While pop princesses of the 2000s, such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, were wearing barely-there outfits and singing about boys, Pink was already paving her own path. With her brightly dyed hair, out-of-the-box style and lyrics about angst, body confidence and divorce, it’s not hard to see how the singer, born Alecia Beth Moore, has sustained a successful career over the past 20 years. Now 39, the mum-of-two is only getting better. Her seventh, and latest, album, Beautiful Trauma, was the world’s third top-selling album of 2017 behind Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. She is not only a star in her own right with her powerhouse vocals, but also a prolific songwriter, penning tracks for the likes of Cher and Celine Dion. Not to mention her spectacular acrobatic feats…

There’s the dispiriting troll through the shops in search of swimming togs. Then holing up in a changing room the size of a phone booth but with floor to ceiling mirrors. Just in case you needed reminding that not only does your bum look big in that – it looks big in everything! I’m not my best in summer. I stick to bus seats and my eyes are bleary from the sunscreen I slap on. The “flap flap” of jandals makes me a little crazy. “You’re just jealous,” says the MOTH (The Man of the House) as he “flaps” past. He grew up on the North Coast of New South Wales with the sand, the sun and the sea. He loves Vegemite, kangaroos and Holden cars and swims like a…

As race season gets underway it’s time to find the perfect headgear for the occasion. New Zealand designer Natalie Chan has beautiful hats and fascinators that you’ll want to wear time and again. To see the millinery collection or to discuss bespoke services, go to millinerybynataliechan.co.nz From the heart Wellington brand Nisa employs women from refugee backgrounds to create their organic cotton underwear. Through Nisa, the refugees improve their language skills, along with their self-esteem and independence, all while providing for their families. To see the collection, go to nisa.co.nz Channel the French Riviera style with blues, whites and some stripes! H&M have got you covered with easy Spring staples and accessories.hm.com/nz Get the look: YELLOW From Amal Clooney to Kate and Meghan, yellow has become…

Whether you like your nail colour to be loud or prefer something more demure, there are plenty of shades to choose from. Darker skin tones can pull off vivid hues such as fuchsia, orange, yellow and gold, while those with a paler complexion look lovely in pastel hues of soft pink, lilac and peach. Remember: experimenting is all part of the fun. 1. OPI Nail Lacquer in Suzi Will Quechua Later!, $20. Pink shades are an easy way to dip a toe into a brighter colour. 2. FABY Nail Lacquer in Not to Miss a Trick!, $20. If you’re a fan of red, switch from winter’s deep merlot to a classic candy-apple red. 3. Mavala Mini Nail Color Cream in Fresh Melon, $10. There’s less commitment in trying a new…

Jane Iredale’s gloss shades look bright in the tube but apply sheer with reflective shine, while Nude by Nature’s 100 per cent natural liners, glosses and lipsticks offer the perfect selection of soft nude and pink shades. 1. Jane Iredale PureGloss in Cherries Jubilee, $59. 2. Nude By Nature Defining Lip Pencil in Nude, $23. 3. Nude By Nature Moisture Infusion Lipgloss in Dusk, $27. 4. Nude by Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick in Nude, $29.…

A study using New Zealand databases has found that “greenness” is strongly linked to a reduction in asthma. Those who are exposed to “greenness” have a significantly lower risk of developing asthma while a wide variety of “natural land-cover types” gave additional protection against asthma brought on by allergens. The paper’s authors said, “To our knowledge, this is the first longitudinal study showing that vegetation diversity can protect against a specific adverse health outcome.”…

Green curry yoghurt dip with sticky chicken nibbles SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 35 MINUTES (+ MARINATING) 1kg chicken nibbles 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons coriander stalks chopped, reserve the leaves 2 tablespoons Exotic Food Fish Sauce 4 tablespoons Exotic Food Sweet Chilli Sauce 1½ cups natural Greek style yoghurt 1 -1 ½ tablespoons Exotic Foods Thai green curry paste – adjust according to your taste A handful of chopped basil A pinch of salt Toasted sesame seeds and microgreens to serve (optional) 1 Combine the chicken nibbles, garlic, coriander stalks, fish sauce and sweet chilli sauce in a bowl or zip seal bag and mix well. Place in fridge to marinate for 2 hours or overnight. 2 Preheat the oven to 210°C. Place the nibbles on a…

Sweet severed hands Fill transparent disposable gloves with your favourite sweets. Secure with black ribbon and decorate with plastic spiders. Zombie popcorn cups Wrap glasses with bandage; secure ends with clips. Glue plastic eyes onto the bandage with superglue then fill with popcorn. Scary pineapples Using a small sharp knife, carve out eyes and mouth. Insert googly eye balls for a fun effect, available from Spotlight. Halloween mandarins For a healthier treat, draw scary faces on mandarins with a permanent marker. They look super scary in a plastic spider bowl from Spotlight. Screaming bananas Just before serving, peel bananas and cut in half. Pipe funny faces onto one side of banana halves with black or chocolate writing icing.…

When you’re buying wine, do you look for bottles with the shiny stickers on them? Fair enough if you do, given the battalion of bottles on offer at any given wine retailer. But is a gold sticker really better than a silver one? Are all the medals and accolades bestowed equally valid? Fear not, dear reader; as ever, I’m here to help. Most stickers festooning bottles come from local and, occasionally, international wine shows. Wineries pay the show’s entry fee, send in their wines then await the results with fingers crossed. Meanwhile, there’s a bit more work involved for those judging the wine show… days start at 8am with the daunting task of tasting more than 100 wines per day, across several days, to pick the best of the bunch.…

WHAT YOU NEED These envelope-style cushion covers work the same way a bed pillowcase does, and are a brilliant way to change out old covers or slip over an existing tired-looking cushion. 1 Iron fabric thoroughly before cutting – this will not only get rid of any creases but also help to retain an even shape. 2 Cut the front piece for the cushion cover the size of your cushion insert plus 2cm seam allowance on all sides. Note: Take a good look at the fabric’s pattern before cutting to make sure it’s running in the right direction. 3 Cut two rectangles of fabric for the back – ensuring the fabric pattern is going in the same direction as the front. Each…

Pity the poor marshmallow: it is an endangered species at our place. Despite their sweet, soft-hearted personalities, these puffy pink and white pillows are all destined to be eaten alive, having first suffered the indignity of being skewered on apple sticks and scorched until their skins blister. The marshmallow’s fate is particularly grim on November 5 because, ever since I was a child, Guy Fawkes Night has been a big deal in our family. Our Waikato farm was a mecca for our townie cousins, who descended in droves for a barbecue, bonfire and the sort of fireworks free-for-all that gives today’s health and safety legislators conniptions. Every year Dad would designate a “bonfire paddock” on the farm and, leading up to Guy Fawkes Night, our excitement grew in unison with…

New Zealand’s most innovative literary event celebrates its fifth birthday this month. The capital will once again be abuzz and brimming with authors, from international stars to top Kiwi talent. This festival is a weekend-long birthday bash for literature lovers. litcrawl.co.nz Take your trip away to the next level with an Airbnb experience. Designed and led by local hosts, Airbnb Experiences offer myriad activities including water sports, culinary experiences, movie tours and even making your own skincare oil! There are around 100 Experiences already available in New Zealand for locals and travellers to book. airbnb.co.nz/experiences What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! The comedy Social Climbers comes from celebrated Kiwi playwright Roger Hall and will tour New Zealand during the month of November.…

The Survivors by Kate Furnivall , Simon & Schuster. Review by Juliet Rieden What price survival? This is the moral dilemma at the heart of Kate Furnivall’s shocking and intensely gripping window on post World War II Germany. Polish refugee and ballsy resistance fighter Klara Janowska and her daughter Alicja, 10, have ducked and dived and fought hard for their lives to finally reach a displaced persons camp in Germany. How they managed to survive the war is the “whodunit” at the centre of this compelling story – that and how they will manage to survive and escape the new dangers of the camp, fuelled by the desperation of broken humanity. With the war over, it is time to put the world back together, but is that…