Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2022 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

The Met GALA In the pink! Actress Glenn Close declared she was “comfortably out of my comfort zone” before she swirled up the red carpet in a profusion of hot-pink Valentino at the Met Gala. The fiery fuchsia shade certainly put the star at ease for her appearance, the actress confessing beforehand she’d always found the event intimidating. “I’m basically very shy,” she said. Monaco ROYALS A princess returns After a tumultuous period of illness, Princess Charlene of Monaco has made her first public appearance at Monaco’s E-Prix with husband Prince Albert and their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella (left). Earlier, the palace released a portrait showing a family reunited for Easter (below). Favourites REUNITE Neighbours come home The devastating news Neighbours is ending has a silver lining: The…

In 2020, when we returned from Sandringham to London in February, as we do every year, we knew that the coronavirus had taken hold of not just the United Kingdom, but the world. We headed for the usual weekend at Windsor Castle, and while we were there The Queen was advised that the situation was changing rapidly. Her Majesty and the Household sat tight at Windsor watching developments unfold. The Queen’s spring engagements were being reviewed but my normal duties remained the same, and I was waiting to hear what the outcome would be so I could make a plan of action. Eventually the day came in March when the Prime Minister informed the country that we were going into a national lockdown. This is when a bubble was formed…

“I wanted to have time together as a family. It’s the most important thing in my life.”– Collette Dinnigan Poplars line the winding rural road – their leaves a burnished, early autumn yellow. The road climbs and twists and turns. Then, behind a drystone wall, a pair of woolly alpacas gambol in grass that’s knee-high and emerald green. A silvery mist rises from the valley, shrouding a picture-perfect 1880s weatherboard farmhouse. This is the enchanting world of Collette Dinnigan AO, once the toast of Paris Fashion Week, now the creative heart of both an eclectic homewares business and a warm and welcoming home. Gates swing open and up the farmyard drive bounds Bosco, a livewire, eight-month-old border collie, followed by affectionate, four-year-old beagle/spaniel Sooty, struggling on her little legs to…

Anna Wintour has been the editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988, and one of the most powerful figures in media. “I don’t know what it is about Anna exactly,” said Laurie Schechter, an early assistant, “but if she could bottle it she’d make a million billion dollars because it just was like fairytale stuff.” Across more than three decades of Vogue and its spin-offs, she has defined fashion trends and beauty standards, telling millions of people what to buy, how to look and who to care about. She decides which celebrities and models to photograph and which clothes to dress them in. If she wants a designer to have more influence, she recommends them to bigger labels, and she has this power because the owners of those larger labels seek –…

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Plump it up Inspired by the results delivered by dermal fillers but 100 percent needle-free, Environ’s new Focus Care Youth+ 3DSynergé Filler Crème, $151, targets the signs of lines, wrinkles and loss of volume for plump, dewy skin. Eco wash For healthy, shiny locks, KMS Conscious Style Everyday Shampoo & Conditioner ($26.80 each) has moringa oil and an AHA complex that improves the internal structure of hair. We love that the range has 98 percent sustainably sourced ingredients and planet-friendly packaging. Busy tone As a skincare step, toning has again gained traction to hydrate and calm skin. Swipe or spritz on to skin immediately after cleansing and exfoliating, but before serum or moisturiser. WE LOVE: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water, $153, to replenish dry skin. Just IN Lip service When…

Prune POWER Strong bones It’s already well known that prunes are good for your gut, but new Penn State uni research suggests they may be good for bone health, too. Researchers found prunes can help prevent or delay bone loss in postmenopausal women, possibly due to their ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which contribute to bone loss. Rest RESET Which rest is best? If you’re getting a solid night’s sleep and still feel exhausted you may be neglecting one of the seven types of rest we need to feel vital, according to Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest. For example, you may be getting plenty of physical rest (like napping, and also yoga and stretching), while neglecting creative rest (when you take time to appreciate…

Old-fashioned apple pie SERVES 8 PREP + COOK TIME 2 HOURS 20 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION & STANDING TIME) 10 medium Granny Smith apples(1.5kg)¼ cup (55g) caster sugar, plus 1tablespoon, extra2 teaspoons ground cinnamon80g unsalted butter, chopped1 egg, beaten lightlyvanilla ice cream, to serve PASTRY 3 cups (450g) plain flour½ cup (75g) cornflour½ cup (60g) custard powder2 tablespoons caster sugar200g cold unsalted butter,chopped coarsely2 egg yolks½ cup (125ml) ice-cold water 1 PASTRY Process flours, custard powder, sugar and butter until crumbly. Add egg yolks and water; process until combined. Knead on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2 Peel, core and slice apples thickly. Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, half the butter and ½ cup (125ml) water in a large pan; bring to the boil. Reduce…

WAKE by Shelley Burr, Hachette In the heady rush of Aussie crime thrillers flooding the bookstores, Shelley Burr’s Wake is blazing its own trail. For this gripping drama boasts all the energy of a true-crime podcast with a cast of wounded characters you desperately want to protect. The action takes place in rural NSW, in a tiny outback town where farm life has been decimated by drought. Nannine is notorious, though, for a very different reason. It was here almost 20 years ago that nine-year-old Evelyn McCreery went missing, vanishing from her house one night seemingly without a trace. Her twin sister has lived in the shadow of Evie’s presumed abduction and murder ever since and when a private investigator turns up wanting to dig around, she is understandably sceptical.…

Find A Word Win 5 x $50 We’ve hidden a collection of household items 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 11 letters left over. These will spell the winning word. Write the winning answer on the coupon on the last Puzzles page for your chance to win $50. ARMCHAIR BED BENCH BLANKET BOX BOOKCASE BUNKS CABINET CHAISE LONGUE CHEST OF DRAWERS CLOSET COAT RACK COT COUCH DESK DIVAN DOWNLIGHT FLOOR LAMP FOOTSTOOLS HAT STAND MATTRESS PAINTING PHOTOGRAPH RECLINER ROCKER SHELF UNITS SIDEBOARD SOFA TABLE TROLLEY VASE WARDROBE Solution in next month’s issue. Easy Crossword ACROSS 7. Carnival procession 8. Save from danger 9. False…

Queen Elizabeth II, isn’t she extraordinary?! On her 21st birthday, when she promised to devote her life to service, she could never have imagined the enormity of that, nor the triumphs and tragedies it would bring. Regardless of how you feel about the royal family and their contribution to the world, it would take a steely heart not to acknowledge the remarkable way the 96-year-old Queen has performed, literally day in and day out, for 70 years. She’s ruled through war and scandal, as well as periods of great change and challenge, and despite attitudes towards the monarchy as an institution creating robust debate, she still manages to top the “most popular royal” lists after all these years. I’m sure that needles a certain Hollywood celebrity member of the family!…

When it comes to the music industry, people are always surprised to know… How grossly underrepresented female artists are. Last NZ Music Month, women made up only 19% of our top 20 albums and none of the top 20 singles. The lyric that always sticks in my head is… “Imagine what you want, then get out of the way.” – Willie Nelson Happiness is… A new book, a massage or snuggling with my kids while we eat popcorn and watch Marvel movies. The last time I cried was… Standing on stage at the Luck Reunion festival in Texas, performing live for the first time in almost a year, with my brothers who I hadn’t seen in two years. My proudest achievement is… As a mama, it’s my two little boys.…

Princess Elizabeth was young, unworldly and head over heels in love when she made a speech that would become the framework of her life. It was a jubilant time for the heir apparent, who was aching to become engaged to Philip Mountbatten, the handsome naval officer she had known since she was 12 years old. Her parents were well aware of their eldest daughter’s plans as she had told them the year before, but they had asked the lovebirds to take things slowly and postpone any engagement announcement. It was 1947, the country had just come through a brutal war, and the King and Queen wanted Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret to join them on an important tour of South Africa to shore up the Commonwealth. They were also well aware…

When Tina Brown first presented her publishers with a book proposal for a new royal biography unpicking what had happened in the House of Windsor since the publication of her bestselling The Diana Chronicles in 2007, she didn’t anticipate her predictions would come to pass literally as she was writing. “My book proposal forecast all of it,” she says with a wry smile. “I forecast that there would be some kind of explosion with Harry and Meghan and they would leave, but I expected it to take five or six years, not 20 months. It was fascinatingly fast.” The former editor of Tatler, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker and founding editor of The Daily Beast spent two years speaking to more than 120 sources for The Palace Papers, and…

For a long time now, there has been a widening chasm between those who have and those who do not in this beautiful country of ours. It’s not good. Not good for any of us. Despite the promises of “transformational change” from successive governments, nothing seems fundamentally different. The rich still get richer and the poor even poorer. We have enough as a nation. On a world scale, we are wealthy. Why, then, are so many struggling to feed and clothe their children or to put roofs over their heads? Brooke Stanley Pao deals with these issues on a daily basis. She is the coordinator of Auckland Action Against Poverty (AAAP). It’s an apolitical group – there to be a voice for the poor, to hold politicians to account and…

As a general rule, take everything you use in summer and make it a million times more hydrating. In winter, our skin needs much more moisture to feel good. And while our focus is usually on skincare swaps, a few tweaks to our beauty regimen can make all the difference. Plus, it’s a good chance to embrace new textures, shades and formulas. Rule 1 The tinted balm A balm may seem the most basic beauty buy until your lips start crying for moisture at the first hint of cold weather. These nourishing formulas prevent dry lips by creating a protective barrier, all while delivering a hint of colour. To let your natural lips shine through, By Terry Baume De Rose, $97, will protect your pout through the harshest winter without…

Meatloaf with fig glaze SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINS 2 slices white bread½ cup (125ml) milk1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium (120g) carrot, chopped finely1 trimmed (100g) celery stick, chopped finely3 shallots (75g), chopped finely2 cloves garlic, crushed1kg minced pork1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh marjoram leaves⅓ cup (110g) fig jam½ cup (115g) glace gingertablespoon boiling water CARAMELISED SHALLOTS 50g butter12 French shallots (300g), halved¼ cup (60ml) dry red wine6 fresh bay leaves 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Line a large oven tray with baking paper. 2 Place bread and milk in a large bowl; stand for 10 minutes or until milk is absorbed. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat; cook carrot, celery, shallots and garlic for…

from the Test Kitchen We cut the zucchini on a mandolin slicer for paper-thin slices which only need warming through. If piquillo peppers are unavailable, use fire-roasted red capsicums. Pureeing a portion of the soup amalgamates the ingredients, making it a more hearty soup. Slow cooker stroganoff soup SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 6 HOURS 30 MINUTES 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 kg beef brisket, trimmed and cut in half12 eschallots, sliced thinly2 tablespoons plain flour¼ cup (60ml) Worcestershire sauce10g packet dried porcini mushrooms1 litre beef stock1 teaspoon brown sugar1 tablespoon tomato paste2 fresh bay leaves500g mixed mushrooms, sliced½ cup (120g) sour cream, to serve¼ cup finely chopped dill, to serve 1. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Season the brisket with…

Making modifications in a rental space can be a costly task, especially if you’re in the habit of moving around a lot. Thankfully, peel-and-stick wallpaper has emerged in recent years to provide an easy and affordable alternative to traditional methods. There’s no messy primer or paste – simply wipe the walls down with a damp sponge a day prior, then you’re good to go. Working much like a huge sticker, peel-and-stick has the added benefit of being reusable, so renters can continue to have familiar walls, no matter where they live.…

Remember Me by Charity Norman, Allen & Unwin Twenty-five years ago, bushwalker Dr Leah Parata, 26, went hiking in challenging terrain near her home in Tawanui, New Zealand. She disappeared off the face of this breathtaking part of the world. The last person to see her was neighbour Emily Kirkland, 21. Leah’s mother, Raewyn, was the school bus driver, and has been caring for Dr Felix Kirkland, who has advanced Alzheimer’s. Emily returns from her London home to help. She is shocked to see “Feed dogs” notes, watch distressed Dad cut the heads off his prize roses. But when she discovers a box containing sultry photographs of Leah and devoted letters to father Felix from “L”, a can of worms opens up. Tightly constructed with a tender heart. The Leviathan…

Gemini May 22 - Jun 22 While you’re unquestionably the paper umbrellas in June’s astrological cocktail, don’t fritter your energy away at Casa del Party because you’re so hot right now you could sell anyone anything: products, concepts, yourselves. This is your personal power month, so take a break from doom scrolling and stimulate the economy instead by shopping for the latest styles and playthings. When Venus and Mercury couple up in Gemini for the last week of June to refresh friendships and restore a cooperative spirit, be aware that tender, appreciative words could be just the medicine someone needs. Cancer Jun 23 - Jul 23 This month’s beneficial for brainstorming, which could give current projects much-needed leverage when the mid-month full moon surge of enterprising energy kicks in. Circle…

What is the most precious thing in the world to you? Āku tamariki, my kids – even though three of them are teenagers right now and not very likeable! Having children changes you in ways you could never imagine. They force you to be better for yourself and for them. How much do you worry about what others think? I don’t – there’s nothing more time-wasting and bad for overall hauora [health] than worrying what others think of you. I have a simple gauge I use: Do I have healthy relationships with my husband, children, whānau and the friends that have chosen to be “my tribe”? If the answer is yes, then everything’s sweet. If the answer is no, I figure out what the issue is and then I communicate,…

Applauding… Matariki – our first public holiday that recognises te ao Māori. Matariki is an abbreviation of “Ngā mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea” (The Eyes of the God Tāwhirimātea) and refers to a large cluster of stars, also known as the Pleiades. The predawn rising of Matariki in the mid-winter sky marks the changing of the seasons and the beginning of the Māori New Year. How wonderful to have an authentic occasion that it true to New Zealand. I plan to spend it with the ones I love. Organising… my wardrobe. It’s a hodge-podge mess of summer meets winter, combined with Covid versus corporate clothing, and I can’t find a thing to wear despite it being jam-packed. I’m going to follow the four-question check – Does it fit? Have I…

She first stepped foot on our shores in December 1953 as a 27-year-old monarch who was still adjusting to her new role. “My first words must be to tell you how happy I am to be amongst you,” the Queen said then, adding that she felt at home here, despite having travelled from the other side of the world. Since that first visit, when three-quarters of the population turned out to see the new sovereign, Elizabeth II has toured New Zealand on nine more occasions, each time winning us over with her grace, dignity, charm and genuine affection for this land and its people. On her last visit, to mark her Golden Jubilee in 2002, she said she particularly appreciated “the warmth and friendliness of New Zealanders, the diverse culture…

I’d suffered from symptoms that would come and go ever since childhood. Fevers, urinary tract infections, nerve pain and numbness, depression. Symptoms I tried to dull with alcohol, but the effect was temporary. Symptoms that only grew stronger over time. Right around the time I met Jason Bleick [father of Selma’s son, Arthur, in 2010], I began to lose feeling in my legs in a way I never had before. They started to give up, inexplicably. I’d been riding again, which I loved. One day, I was walking down a hill with my horse, when out of nowhere I fell. The ground just slipped from under me. I wasn’t binge drinking then. In fact, I felt I was in a good place: Jason and I were happy, I was active,…

When they first met at a dinner party in New York hosted by playwright Lillian Hellman, Roald Dahl ignored Patricia Neal and she found him to be unbearably rude. Patricia was a huge Hollywood star of cinema’s golden era, having made her name two years earlier in The Fountainhead opposite Gary Cooper, and was expecting to attract more attention from the little-known Englishman. Roald was handsome, yes, an RAF officer, also a secret agent and a journalist, but hardly in her starry stratosphere, and at the dinner he seemed more interested in talking to composer Leonard Bernstein than her. “By the end of the evening, I had quite made up my mind that I loathed Roald Dahl,” she noted. Yet, he was good at an awful lot of things. He…

Forgiveness is a huge stumbling block for many. When you don’t forgive, you carry the story of hurt within yourself for a lifetime. Eventually this hurt becomes part of the story you tell yourself. The moment you recognise the burden of that story and let it go, you can begin to live freely again. It is a powerful act that may allow the forgiven person to undergo an awakening and allow them to grow into a better person. Most importantly, it helps the person who forgives. As researchers continue to search for the Holy Grail to a long, healthy and fulfilled life, more and more evidence shows us that the answer is forgiveness, giving, and, ultimately, love. There is no medicine that can help you love and forgive; you alone…

from the Test Kitchen Pepita salsa can be made up to 4 days ahead; refrigerate in a screw-top jar, covered with a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil. Shepherd-less pie SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES 1 cup (200g) French-style green lentils¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil1 medium (150g) onion, chopped coarsely2 cloves garlic, crushed2 teaspoons fennel seeds1 medium (120g) carrot, chopped coarsely1 trimmed celery stalk (100g), chopped finely200g Swiss brown mushrooms, halved800g grape tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup (250ml) vegetable stock60g baby spinach leaves, trimmed1 tablespoon thyme leaves, plus extra to serve700g pumpkin, unpeeled, cut into 1cm thick wedges1½ cups (180g) grated pizza cheese or cheddar2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seed kernels) 1 Cook lentils in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 12…

Beetroot and orange salad SERVES 6-8 PREP TIME 15 MINUTES (+ STANDING TIME) 1 medium (170g) red onion½ cup (125ml) apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon caster sugar1½ teaspoons salt flakes2 large (700g) navel oranges200g baby golden beetroot, peeled200g baby target beetroot, peeled¼ cup (60ml) fresh orange juice¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil1 medium (200g) radicchio, cut into 3cm wedges150g goat’s cheese, crumbled1 cup (100g) walnuts, roasted 1 Using a mandoline or V-slicer, slice onion into thin rounds. 2 Combine ⅓ cup (80ml) of the vinegar, the sugar and salt flakes in a medium bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Add onion slices; stir to combine. Stand for 10 minutes to lightly pickle. Drain. 3 Meanwhile, remove rind from oranges along with the white pith; cut oranges into thin slices. Using a…

Dear Martin and Joan, My name is Emma Hudson. I was born April Egan on 1 April, 1966. I was adopted six weeks after my birth. I’ve known for certain that I was adopted since I was 18. I discovered from the paperwork in my adoption file that you are my birth parents. I believe that following my birth you returned to Ireland and that you married a year later. I’m hoping the intervening years have been kind to you, as they have been to me. I happen to be coming to Dublin in a couple of weeks, and I thought this visit would be a good opportunity for us to meet. You can reach me at this number, 0171 669141, to arrange a time and a place. Looking forward…