Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2022 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Dame Jane Campion The Kiwi director is the first female filmmaker to be nominated twice in the Best Director category at the Oscars. The Power of the Dog will be up for the gong on March 27, coming 28 years after her nomination for The Piano. Sir Peter Jackson Banking an estimated $900m in 2021, the Welly-based Get Back filmmaker has been named the years’s highest-earning entertainer, beating Bruce Spingsteen and Jay-Z to the top spot on the annual Forbes list. Taika Waititi He’s one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors, writers and directors, but the Kiwi talent just got a whole lot busier, confirming he’s landed a role in the highly anticipated Toy Story spinoff Lightyear.…

The day was always going to be epoch-making. The current British royal family dates back to 1066, when William the Conqueror became King, and since then, no monarch has marked 70 years on the throne until Queen Elizabeth II did so on February 6. Impressive indeed. Her Majesty’s reign has spanned 15 prime ministers in Australia, 14 in the UK, 16 in New Zealand and more than 170 leaders across the realms. This monarch’s breadth of experience of world events, political upheavals, and international movers and shakers is mind-boggling. But as it turned out, Her Majesty ensured the day would have its place in the history books for another reason entirely, putting out a ground-breaking message on the eve of Accession Day – the anniversary of King George VI’s death…

A beguiling, blonde 31-year-old entrepreneur sat onstage with former US President Bill Clinton and laid out her ambition for a future where diseases could be detected before they took hold. With her long hair, black turtleneck and slim-leg pants, Elizabeth Holmes was a refreshing anomaly on a panel of men in grey suits. Her large blue eyes remained unblinking as she sold a vision that was full of promise. “To me, nothing matters more than the reality in our healthcare system today, which is, when someone you care about gets really sick, by the time we find out about it, it’s often too late to do anything,” she explained in her deep, sonorous voice. The audience burst into applause. What Elizabeth was promising at that conference in January 2015 was…

1. SET UP SUPPORT Ask for help from friends and family, specifically to get you through this difficult time. 2. BE REALISTIC Do what you can do, with what you have, from where you are. Always have a Plan B and cut yourself some slack if you don’t handle things perfectly. 3. GET EXPERT HELP Professional advice not only gives you support, you get all the facts on your rights and a clear picture of your next steps. 4. BEWARE THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER This will come even if you want to divorce. This is where support is vital. 5. EMBRACE YOUR NEW LIFE Transitioning to single life can be liberating and terrifying at the same time. Have a vision about who you’d like to be and what you’d like to…

I was 27 and had been working exhaustingly long hours as a doctor in training after graduating in Medicine from the University of Melbourne. I’d see patients who were paralysed or paraplegic. They had this crestfallen look; this unwillingness to communicate. They were obviously grieving. It sounds awful, but I never thought much about it. I just got on with my job, seeing patient after patient. Not only was I overworked, tired and stressed, but being around that much trauma daily, I’d numbed myself emotionally and mentally to keep myself sane. In 2008 my life transformed in a way I could never have imagined. I was walking across the hospital car park to start my shift as a rehabilitation registrar. Suddenly, from nowhere, a car reversing at high speed catapulted…

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White chocolate, macadamia & blackberry blondie MAKES 12 PIECES PREP AND COOKTIME 1 HOUR (+ COOLING TIME) 185g butter, chopped360g white chocolate, chopped1¼ cups (275g) caster sugar3 eggs, beaten lightly2 teaspoons vanilla extract1¼ cups (185g) plain flour¾ cup (105g) self-raising flour1¼ cups (175g) unsalted macadamias, lightly toasted150g fresh or frozen blackberries100g white chocolate, extra, melted, for serving (optional) 1 Combine the butter and half the white chocolate in a large saucepan; stir over very low heat until almost smooth. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan-forced). Grease a 20cm x 30cm slice pan; line base and sides with baking paper, extending the paper 2cm over the long sides. 3 Stir sugar, eggs and vanilla into cooled white chocolate mixture then…

Hot smoked salmon and spiced rice SERVES 1 PREP AND COOK TIME 10 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons lime juice½ small red capsicum, cut into thin strips½ long green chilli, sliced thinly (optional)125g store bought Indian spiced basmati rice½ ripe avocado, halved½ cup flat leaf parsley leaves½ cup coriander leaves75g hot smoked salmon lime wedge, to serve 1 Combine the olive oil and lime juice into a large bowl. Season generously with sea-salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the capsicum and chilli to the bowl. 2 Heat the rice according to manufacturer’s instructions and add to the capsicum mixture; toss to combine. 3 Arrange rice mixture on a serving plate with the avocado, herbs and salmon. Serve with a lime wedge. Not suitable to freeze. Test…

Our Happy Days by Julia Holbe, Text “Everything used to be so easy. And we were free – free in a way that perhaps only the young can be. Back then, we thought it would go on forever.” This is how author Julia Holbe opens her heart-pounding, evocative tale of love, friendship and betrayal pivoting around one never-ending summer on the Atlantic coast of France. As the plot tantalises and twists, delicious languor is underpinned with urgent mystery heralding the burning question of what an earth went wrong here. We know that one of our cast of joined-at-the-hip friends is now dead and the others are estranged although they don’t want to be. But unpicking the complex tale is just one of the delights of Julia Holbe’s narrative. Another is the…

Does the supernatural exist? You are asking exactly the right person! Obviously, I have extensive evidence – well, at least the Wellington Paranormal documentary crew does – of the fact that we are not alone. And maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Where is your happy place? I am fortunate enough to have many happy places, so it’s hard to just pick one! I guess a happy place to me is somewhere where there is fun, positivity and people I care about. That could be at the pub with my dad, playing Scrabble with my son Melvyn, singing silly songs with my friend Tom or being lucky enough to visit my partner Eilish in LA while she completes her Master of Fine Arts in jazz performance. There really are…

It all started with Mr Frosty back in the early ’80s. I got it as a Christmas present and I can still remember the joy I felt when I ripped open the wrapping. He was a large, plastic snowman with a fancy cylinder-like grater where his tummy should have been. You used a cute red shovel to spoon ice cubes into him, then turned a crank at the back to shave the ice into a cup. Once you had a mound, you picked up a squeezy penguin filled with a sickly coloured syrup, which you then squirted all over the ice – voilà, your very own snow cone, which up to that point I had only seen in American movies. Yip, I blame Mr Frosty for my love of a…

The Queen’s grandson-in-law Mike Tindall is instilling his love of sport in his kids, having a kick with daughter Mia after a charity match. And tennis ace Serena Williams hinted daughter Olympia loves the game as much as she does, sharing this photo with the caption, “Next?”…

The money at stake is surreal, the testimony reads like a James Bond script, and some of the most powerful people on earth don’t know which side to take. Behind the Gothic facade of London’s High Court, a ferocious divorce battle between fabulously wealthy ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum and his glamorous Jordanian wife, Princess Haya, has sent shockwaves through high society, politics, diplomacy and the British royal family – and might not be over yet. In December, after months of hair-raising evidence, 47-year-old Haya was awarded a record-breaking sum of £550 million ($1 billion), with the judge castigating the 72-year-old sheikh as “a clear and ever-present danger” to his wife’s safety. There were tales of stately homes being purchased simply to spy on other stately homes;…

She’s ridden her motorbike through some of the world’s most inhospitable terrain, braving bandits in Kenya, suffering from altitude sickness in Peru and heatstroke in Pakistan, and enduring a perforated ulcer in Russia, where she travelled along Siberia’s treacherous Road of Bones. She also took up mountaineering as a grandmother, only to be buried by an avalanche that killed her climbing companions, and yet still she remains indefatigable. Jo Morgan is a formidable woman. A woman for our times. Spirited, brave, determined and independent. Her new book, Dancing with the Machine: Adventures of a Rebel, is quite some read. Jo is the youngest of eight children born to Reg and Mary Baird. Reg, a stock and station agent, died when she was just one. Her eldest sibling was 17. Jo…

When I was asked to write a piece about the legendary French actress and beauty, Catherine Deneuve, my immediate response was: mais oui! But then I hesitated. I wasn’t sure if I was really qualified to do it because I haven’t seen many of her films. In fact, I’ve only seen one – the amazing Indochine, which came out 30 years ago, so not exactly a hot patoota. After a feverish half hour scrolling her filmography – she made five films in 2017 alone – I contemplated holding a French film festival in the comfort of my own bed, cramming her classics in a couple of days, but then I thought again. I might not have seen Ms Deneuve’s films, but I still have an intensely vivid impression of her,…

When Dr Jane Williams was a young mum of two, she had her hands full. In addition to raising her kids she worked as a paediatric nurse, later taking on a role of research and communications manager for GymbaROO, a global program which helps parents and children master each early stage of development. “We used to get one or two grandparents a week,” she tells The Weekly. “Now we get two or three per class. More and more grandparents are becoming actively involved in their grandchildren’s lives. Childcare is more expensive, mortgages are bigger and so anything that grandparents can do to help is very welcome. Plus, grandparents are a lot fitter and healthier than they were in the old days, and more able to give some energetic attention to…

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Throughout recorded history and likely before that, people have found deep meaning in dreams. In ancient Egypt, dreams were a way for deities to communicate with the dreamer. Native American cultures viewed the dream space as a sacred one, where a person could step outside the bonds of mundane existence and connect with a more universal consciousness. And in Australian Aboriginal mythology, the ancestral spirits dreamed the world, including their own forms, into existence. The Aboriginal name for this period of creation – common across many dialects and languages – loosely translates as Dreamtime, or The Dreaming. Our modern understanding of dreams – and the belief that our unconscious wandering is linked to our waking state and who we are as people – really began in the mid-20th century. Influential…

Pink pickled turnips MAKES 1 LITRE PREP TIME 15 MINUTES (+ STANDING TIME) The addition of beetroot is a Middle Eastern method to naturally colour the turnips a rosy hue. You can eat the beetroot once pickled or remove it, if you prefer. These pickles are an indispensable addition to Middle Eastern, especially Lebanese, banquets. 3 small turnips (450g)2 baby beetroot (50g)35g rock salt 1 Trim and peel the turnips and beetroot. Cut the turnips into 1cm thick batons; slice the beetroot. 2 Place turnips in a 1-litre (4-cup) sterilised preserving jar. Place beetroot on top, pressing down gently to fit. Stir 2 cups (500ml) water and salt in a small jug until salt has dissolved. Pour over turnip and beetroot ensuring vegetables are completely submerged. Store in a cool,…

The make-over 1. Colour scheme A simple colour scheme was the first step to refreshing the space. Repainting the timber-lined walls in a soft white sets a calming neutral background and retains the texture of the vertical timbers. Highlighting the trims in a more vivid white captures a modern Hamptons style. 2. Flooring A simple and inexpensive seagrass matting was chosen to cover the original chipboard flooring. It’s an easy DIY installation and can be replaced in individual panels or in entirety if desired. It feels great underfoot and is easy to lift up for vacuuming if needed. This small space cost less than $200 in flooring, so it’s a great choice if you’re on a budget. 3. Cabinetry Keeping it simple is the best rule of thumb – but…

Dystopian vision Hovering by Rhett Davis, Hachette Sixteen years ago artistic Alice Wren left hometown Fraser in a rage, angry at her family and the city – all so backward! She joined an art collective in Berlin, with a utopian aim: to remove individual ego from art. “But it grew too big, [with] tentacles and tumours.” When member Curt texts her to say he has been arrested, she returns to the red brick house where her order-obsessive sister Lydia still lives. This is a story of cities – buildings, cars, pets, trees – shifting and finally imploding. Lydia moves to a silo when her house literally moves. “The city is under no obligation to protect the inhabitants from a shifted domicile,” she is told. Surreal yet, bizarrely, no longer unimaginable.…

Slow Down by Rachel Williams, Magic Cat Books With tranquil illustrations by Freya Hartas, this “nature’s lullaby” calms. “The sun is getting low, and moon is on her way. It’s time to slow things down … and hug this lovely day.” Drover by Neridah McMullin, Walker The true story of legendary outback drover Edna Jessop. She spent as long as six months moving bullocks over thousands of kilometres, camp to camp. We Are Wolves, by Katrina Nannestad, ABC Books The East Prussian Wolf family are fleeing the Nazis, on a cart pulled by horse Mozart. Grandma gives her meagre rations to the children. Based on the real-life “Wolfskinder”.…

Find A Word Win 5 x $50 We’ve hidden a swag of travel-related words in the grid. These words can be spelt horizontally, vertically, diagonally, backwards and forwards, but always in a straight line. When you have found all the words listed below you should have 13 letters left over. These will spell the winning word. Write the winning answer on the coupon on the last Puzzles page for a chance to win $50. AIRLINE APARTMENT BACKPACKERS BAGS BEACHSIDE CAPTAIN CHECK-IN COACH CREW CRUISE CUSTOMS DEPARTURE ENTERTAINMENT GUESTHOUSE HOTEL IMMIGRATION ITINERARY LINER MOTEL MOTORHOME OCEAN-GOING PASSENGER PASSPORT PLANE QUARANTINE RELAXING SUITCASE TICKET TOUR V ISA Easy Crossword ACROSS 1. On his own, by … 5. Artist’s painting stand 8. Adversary 9. Haggle over price, eg 10. Witness 11. Uncovered, an ……

Buying… local. I’m a big fan of the Kiwi shopping site Chooice, which was created in a bedroom in South Auckland by former event company owner Sarah Colcord during 2020’s lockdown. On it, you’ll find all sorts of treasures made or sourced by talented New Zealanders. My latest purchase is some fab jewellery from Ear Candy, but the site has literally something for everyone. Check out chooice.co.nz Using… Plant power to clean my home and keep my family safe thanks to Earthwise. Made right here in New Zealand, these laundry and household products are naturally effective and won’t cost the earth as environmental sustainability is at the heart of everything Earthwise does. You can learn more at earthwise.co.nz…

My proudest achievement is… Being brave enough to pursue my big dreams. Life is too short for… Not being proud of who you are, who you love, where you come from and where you want to go. The line that sticks in my head is… “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean, in a drop.” – Rumi. Happiness is… Gratitude. The last time I cried was… Most days! It’s literally in my job description. The best advice I’ve ever been given was… “Listen to your mother.” From my mother, of course! When it comes to acting, people are always surprised to know… You have to get to know yourself really well in order to pretend to be someone else!…

When he was 12 years old, Sir Cliff Richard – then known as Harry Webb – sent a letter to a pen-pal he’d made in Australia. “My ambition is to be a famous singer,” he wrote. Decades later that same pen-pal gave him a copy during his first tour Down Under. “I don’t remember at that early age wanting to sing,” he tells The Weekly, “but there it was in black and white. So perhaps I did have that feeling! It wasn’t until I was about 15, I think, when I first heard Elvis that the desire grew into something that really overtook me. And I’m very happy that it did!” As he releases a DVD version of his recent The Great 80 Tour which was filmed at the Royal…

A simple invitation marked the beginning of the end. Cheryl Duffy’s husband seemed strangely reticent when old friends suggested they should all go on holiday together. “I don’t know what I’ll be doing next year,” he told them, abruptly shutting down the dinner party conversation. It seemed odd, yet Cheryl had no idea her marriage was about to implode. “What did you mean?” she asked her husband when they got home that night. His answer was to shatter Cheryl’s life – yet ultimately lead her to a new career helping other people survive the trauma of separation and divorce. “He said when our daughter finished her Year 10 exams, he was leaving,” the 56-year-old bleakly recalls of that moment 14 years ago. “They were due in November, this was June,…

In an astonishing admission, the Pentagon has finally conceded that UFOs exist. They may or may not be emissaries from outer space, but of 144 cases they have investigated since 2004, 143 remain unexplained phenomena. In June last year, a nine-page document was presented to Congress. In it, America’s Department of Defence formally admits UFOs are invading airspace, buzzing fighter jets and hovering over top-secret nuclear defence installations. As a matter of national security, key government officials warn, it is time to seriously investigate UFOs. Multi-award-winning journalist Ross Coulthart agrees. In his ground-breaking book, In Plain Sight, he takes an in-depth dive into UFOs, government denial and the possible intent of ‘unidentified aerial phenomena’, now more commonly known as ‘UAP’. “When I started researching this book, I was struck…

Part of the joy of grandparenting is being able to spoil your grandkids with the things you weren’t necessarily able to provide for your own offspring. But this is one of the leading causes of arguments between parents and grandparents, and one that can be easily avoided, says Dr Williams. • Moderate thinking “For a start, grandparents shouldn’t be giving gifts that are bigger and jazzier than the parents,” she warns. “You need to moderate your gift-giving, otherwise children will grow up to expect over-the-top gifts all the time.” • Discuss first, buy later “Having said that, I have three grandchildren and I send one big gift that all can use, like a trampoline. But I speak to my son first and ask him to choose it for me and…

THE ONE THING EVERYONE NEEDS … Regardless of your relationship with sunscreen to date, dermatologists stress that it’s never too late to start protecting your skin. “A broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen will prevent some fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and skin cancer,” says Dr Michelle Rodrigues, dermatologist and founder of Chroma Dermatology. “For those with skin of colour, a sunscreen containing iron oxide or even just a tint provides essential protection from visible light, which can affect pigmentation.” Try: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+, $29.99. In your 30s With hormonal skin issues in the rear-view mirror for many, this is the decade of clear complexions and easy radiance. The only downside is that careless skincare habits from your 20s may show up. For instance, the impact of environmental damage,…

A: Dreams are a source of inspiration for many. If you want to delve into yours and explore deeper meaning, start keeping a dream journal beside the bed. As you wake with dreams fresh in your mind, write them down. Psychologists who move into dream analysis believe dreams are important, and help us understand ourselves in a deeper, more honest way. Sessions involve interpreting how dream events, like losing someone or flying or seeing certain colours, relate to what’s going on within you. It’s not for everyone, but it’s certainly intriguing.…

Air-fryer basics The air fryer is renowned for replicating the crisp texture of deep-fried foods using a fraction of the oil. This amped-up benchtop convection oven works by pushing hot air around food; the rapid circulation of air in the confined space helps to make food crisp, just like deep-frying but with much less oil. Small silicone mats are perfect for lining the air fryer base when cooking baked goods, as baking paper can burn and fly upwards. These mats are available from homeware shops and can be cut to fit your appliance. Maple bacon wrapped mini meatloaves SERVES 4 PREP & COOK TIME 30 MINUTES ½ small onion (40g), grated finely⅓ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley2 cloves garlic, crushed½ cup (50g) packaged breadcrumbs1 egg, beaten lightly¼ cup (70g) low-sugar…

Puttanesca tarts SERVES 4 (MAKES 2 TARTS) PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES 2 sheets frozen butter puff pastry500g cherry truss tomatoes250g buffalo mozzarella1 cup (240g) olive tapenade½ cup (40g) firmly packed fresh basil leaves PANTRY STAPLES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilfreshly ground black pepper 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Cut 1 pastry sheet in half. Cut the second sheet into long strips, 1cm wide. Place pastry halves on oven tray; brush sides lightly with water. Place pastry strips on all sides to create a border, trimming any excess to fit. Prick all over pastry base inside the border with a fork. 3 Bake tart cases on lower shelf for 8 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden. 4…

• Plan for lots of cords and plugs. This floating desk has a hole cut into it with a ‘grommet’ or hole cover so cords can run straight down the back of devices and plug into a wall behind the panel. • Add power! You’ll want to charge devices, so engage an electrician to make sure your space works for you. • A comfortable chair at the right height is key when working from home. Your elbows should be level with the keyboard and a back to your chair are the starting points; you should be able to look straight ahead at your screen rather than having to look down.…

Something to Hide by Elizabeth George, Hodder & Stoughton The 21st Inspector Lynley novel is a corker. With Havers by his side, our posh ’tec investigates the murder of a Nigerian-born DS. Both/And by Huma Abedin, Simon & Schuster Much has been written of Hillary Clinton’s aide who was married to sexting scandal congressman Anthony Weiner. This is Huma’s truth. Lily Harford’s Last Request by Joanna Buckley, HQ In seaside Qld, Lily is sliding into dementia. She’s had a wonderful life and now wants it to end. But is anyone prepared to help her? How to End A Story by Helen Garner, Text Helen Garner is at the height of her powers in her diaries. This volume reveals the rage of her marriage breakdown, as two people who were once in love…

At the edge of the car park the path turned from compacted dirt to soft sand, ribbed with tufts of beach grass. Seagulls swooped overhead, wings outstretched, feathered angels. The old lighthouse stood proud further along the coast at Eden Point, a white scar in the granite sky. Alex experienced a curious sensation, as if it was watching her. She looked for her mother to ask if she felt it too, but Denny was already walking towards the dunes. ‘Wait for me,’ Alex called, but her mother just marched away. Swapping her jacket for a hoodie in the back of the car, and then taking off her shoes, Alex Tillerson followed Denny down the hill to the beach, praying that no one would drive 10 kilometres out of Merritt looking…

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Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20 A planetary king tide of Jupiter, Neptune, sun and new moon in Pisces on March 3 announces your happy astrological new year. So here’s a 2022 Pisces new moon idea: What if you approached everything you do, from prepping breakfast to composing a post to shopping for basics, as a work of art? Those who’ve tried this love the state of amazing grace it brings to everyday endeavors. Meanwhile, savvy Mercury in Pisces during the last half of March assists with smart strategies for strengthening the healthy boundaries you’re going to need in the upcoming month of the rampaging Ram. Aries Mar 21 - Apr 21 March sees your zodiac zone of closure winding up at least one life cycle in readiness for the next,…