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NEW ZEALAND Editor-at-Large Sarah Henry Editor Sebastian van der Zwan Chief Sub-Editor Denise Bowden Art Director Mirella Monteiro Designers Anna Pétursdóttir, Béla Trussell-Cullen, Debby Wei, Hayley Pearce Photo & Editorial Coordinator Kellie Blizard ADVERTISING Sales Director Claire Chisholm Sales Manager Chloe Jordan Commercial Brand Mananger Bridget Hewitt Campaign Manager Angela Wei Directory Sales Manager Kim Chapman EXECUTIVE Chief Executive Officer Jane Huxley General Manager Publishing Stuart Dick General enquiries to: The Australian Women’s Weekly, PO Box 52122, Kingsland, Auckland 1352. For delivery enquiries: delivery@magshop.co.nz. Published by Are Media ©2024. All rights reserved. Printed by Webstar, Auckland. This publication has been printed by Webstar, a Toitū enviromark diamond certified company and a winner of the Green Ribbon Award. AUSTRALIA Editor Sophie Tedmanson Editor-at-Large Juliet Rieden Deputy Editor Tiffany Dunk JOURNALISTS News…

When I first heard the news that Queen Margrethe II was abdicating, I was shocked. I have been reporting on the Danish palace for more than a decade and in that time interviewed a flurry of experts – protocol specialists and lofty historians, along with the journalists who follow this family every day for Denmark’s media. Not one person predicted a royal abdication, nor did I consider it a possibility. Yes, Margrethe had troublesome back surgery early last year, and lost her husband and consort Prince Henrik in 2018, but the sovereign still seemed to be relishing her place at the head of the nation. What’s more, when her third cousin Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022, Margrethe became the world’s last reigning queen. With her abdication, monarchies are now…

Within seconds of walking into the empty cafe, a salesgirl is asking what I want and hovering over me as I consider the cryptic menu. She’s wearing activewear, a red-tip French manicure and thick strips of false lashes. The Biscoff shake, she tells me, is her favourite, as she presses me for my order. The menu comprises nutrition shakes and “loaded” teas. It lists flavours but not ingredients. “So, are the shakes fruit and yoghurt,” I ask, “or …” “They’re protein shakes,” she says, and when I ask what, exactly, is in them, she tells me it’s Herbalife protein. I ask for more detail. “Um.” Stumped, she calls the manager. He’s young, friendly and eager to assist. I feel bad that I’m pretending not to know anything about his business,…

As she had done many times before, Dassi Erlich walked through the revolving glass doors of Melbourne’s County Court last August, arm in arm with her sisters, Nicole and Elly. She took a deep breath and steadied herself to speak to the jostling media pack as lights and cameras flashed furiously around her. Tears flowed freely at the emotionally-charged press conference, but this time, they came from a place of sheer joy and almost disbelief. The battle these sisters had waged for more than a decade to bring their abuser to justice was finally over. Malka Leifer, their former school principal, a woman they once considered a mother figure and trusted mentor, was convicted of multiple counts of sexual abuse and rape, and sentenced to 15 years’ jail. “The relief…

When a friend woke to angry red blotches on her face, her self-esteem plummeted so much, she went into a self-imposed lockdown. Too embarrassed to deal with the glances from strangers or questions from friends, she waded solo through the process of finding improvement. Skin changes can trigger complex emotions. A recent study found people suffering rosacea, eczema or acne reported feeling anxious, helpless and depressed, with high rates of loneliness and isolation. Statistically, up to 70 per cent of women will self-diagnose a skin issue, but this figure doesn’t take into account a crucial distinction –the difference between sensitive and sensitised skin. “Sensitive skin is usually genetically determined,” says Carina Gross, skin therapist and founder of Belaméres skin clinic. “There’s a predisposition to redness and a very fragile epidermis.…

I looked around to see if anyone was watching and, satisfied that all family members were absorbed in their own worlds and activities, I snuck into the pantry and reached behind the bottles of olive oil and vinegar for my halfempty bottle of red wine. With my heart beating fast, I quickly poured a glass and, hidden behind the pantry door, drank it with the whole purpose being to get that alcohol into my system as quickly as possible to make all the noise in my head stop. Once I’d drained the glass, I poured a fresh one, walked back into the kitchen and resumed chopping veg for dinner, innocently pretending this was my first glass of the evening. In truth, I was feeling resentful, tired and frustrated. There was…

from the Test Kitchen The pasta sauce requires the equivalent of 3 avocadoes (750g). from the Test Kitchen Due to their shorter shelf-life and plastic packaging, buy leafy greens by the bunch rather than bagged. it’s much cheaper too. While brushing fillo with butter, keep remaining fillo covered with a clean tea towel to prevent drying out. Keep marinated fetta oil for dressings and sauces. Refrigerate leftover pie, covered, for up to 3 days. from the Test Kitchen Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 4 days. Green leafy leek tips are edible and add a welcome textural bite; just remember to slice extra thin. SWAP INS: Use Swiss chard and silverbeet for the thick leafy green stems. Instead of linguine, use whichever pasta shape you have on hand.…

Creating a day spa vibe at home is all about the little details. Self-care is trending now and, in my opinion, that’s long overdue. But we’re just not talking about beauty rituals – it’s about emotional, mental and physical health, and making time for yourself, supported by spaces that allow us to connect, rejuvenate and thrive outside the home. That said, there are also lots of small ways you can bring a day-spa vibe to your bathroom without starting from scratch. Here’s how... Make space The first step in any self-care routine – whether that’s your skincare ritual, a yoga practice or a daily meditation – is making space in your schedule and home to make it happen. A dedicated skincare routine can involve a lot of products (toners, peptides,…

Trent Dalton is overcome. It’s not an uncommon feeling for him. “I cry at the drop of a hat,” he confesses and frankly it’s hardly surprising he’s feeling so emotional. Trent has just spent the weekend with his mother, wife and two daughters watching the Netflix TV adaptation of his bestselling novel, Boy Swallows Universe, a story based on a uniquely dark time in his own childhood. The show’s lead character is selfless, gorgeous Eli Bell – played by Felix Cameron – who is one of life’s fixers, even when faced with the bleakest of situations, such as his mother falling in love with a heroin dealer and ending up in prison. Eli is based on Trent as a young boy; drug-addicted, dreamy Frankie, played by Phoebe Tonkin, is based…

When this magazine first launched in 1933, it would have been unfathomable to think that an ordinary, suburban woman from Down Under would one day don a jewel-encrusted crown and rule an ancient European nation. Yet here we are today and the “girl from Tassie” is now the Queen of Denmark. The fact that she met her future King in a bar by chance just adds to the everyday nature and Antipodean charm of the modern fairytale. Just think, a few days before Christmas, the then-princess was enjoying a low-key family holiday in New Zealand’s South Island and hardly raising any eyebrows due to the normality of it all. Today she is at the forefront of an historic new era for European royalty. And speaking of low-key, that was exactly…

Jessica Mauboy is sitting in a field of hydrangeas in the middle of a flower farm. “I’ve never been to a flower farm before – it’s a magical experience,” she grins, looking out over the sea of pink, blue, purple and green. It’s one of many new experiences for the multi-hyphenate star – pop singer, actress, talent-show judge, indigenous role model ... The 34-year-old is about to release her new album, embark on a tour, star in the film Windcatcher and is settling into the newest chapter in her personal life – that of a married woman. In 2022, Jess married Themeli “Them” Magripilis, whom she met in a nightclub in Darwin when they were both 18 years old. The pair share the same upbringing and family focus, so it…

I first met Toby when I went to buy a different horse. That horse was called Bundy and he was impressive. His coat gleamed and his muscles rippled as he moved. But in another paddock on the property, I spotted what looked like a broken down old nag. A swarm of flies lingered around his inflamed eyes. His coat was parched and dirty, his feet cracked, his eyes full of resignation. His Roman nose and big head were the reasons why the two horses were being treated so differently. Neither of those characteristics would be popular with buyers. You could get decent money for Bundy, but this other horse was destined for the knackery. I later learnt that he was just 18 months old and his name was Toby. My…

Last week I went for a walk with Prince William. I couldn’t help but giggle when he told me about how he used to sing at the top of his voice in the car to Tina Turner with his mother. Aday earlier, I strapped on my walking shoes for a date with Dolly Parton (she apparently does her best thinking while walking) and before that, Goldie Hawn. I’m not the only one who has walked with them of course – anyone with an Apple Watch and a Fitness+ subscription can call on them for company. For me, listening to other people’s stories helps take the tedium out of setting a more strenuous pace. Engrossed in the stories they share I momentarily lose all sense of self, my bulging to-do list…

Clinical depression is not a single disease and is accompanied by a wide array of physical symptoms. The most prominent is exhaustion. This debilitating state is not relieved by sleep, rest or other positive interactions with the world. It persists right across the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle and continues, unabated, from day to day. Other symptoms include muscle aches and pains, headaches, disturbed gastro-intestinal function, change in bowel habits and changes in appetite and weight. Perhaps, most importantly, sadness is not a key feature. One of the most frustrating aspects of spending a great deal of my professional life talking about depression is the continuing need to confront commonly believed ‘facts’ that cause hurt and confusion to those who live with clinical depression. So let’s debunk some of these myths: It…

Freeze me Place in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 2 months. Pack me The night before, place frozen muffins in lunchboxes. Refrigerate to thaw. from the Test Kitchen You can use sweet potato instead of pumpkin and flat-leaf parsley leaves instead of sage. For a vegetarian version, leave out the chicken. Slice can also be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze pieces of slice on a tray until firm. Wrap individually in plastic wrap. Stack in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with baking paper. Label and date; store in the freezer for up to 1 month. The night before, place frozen pieces of slice in lunchboxes. Refrigerate to thaw. from the Test Kitchen Freeze me Separate scrolls; freeze on a…

Now, more than ever, home owners want to create interiors that reflect our personalities, and wallpaper is a great way to showcase your creativity and style. Twenty years ago, wallpaper was out in the cold, with few of us putting it up in our homes as it was considered outdated. But the unpopularity of wallpaper around that time was also its liberation. No longer influenced by the need to serve a primarily practical purpose – cover the walls of an entire home, paper over the cracks or add insulation – it was freed to be reinvented into an art form. Thousands of stunning designs are available, from neutral textures to jaw-dropping murals. The only aspect they have in common is that they are not boring. So how do you choose…

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19 As the celestial trinity of sun, new moon and Mercury in Aquarius on February 10 opens the gateway to your astrological new year, happy birthday Waterpourers! Mercury is amplified midmonth by enterprising Mars entering your sign, followed by collaborative Venus hot on his heels. Use this astral flashpoint for making important choices. The indelible imprint of Pluto’s entry into Aquarius for the next 20 years transforms your sign – its scientific discoveries, social changes, technological advances and progressive ideas become the background for personal evolution. Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20 February’s six-planet emphasis on the final cycles that are naturally occurring in your life asks, “What do you need closure on before your astrological new year kicks in later this month?” Executive Mercury…

Just MARRIED Jacinda says ‘I do’ They say good things come to those who wait and former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern was the first to admit the wait was worth it when she married fiancé Clarke Gayford. The couple, who were forced to cancel their 2022 wedding plans thanks to Covid, finally said “I do” in a ceremony officiated by fellow politician Grant Robertson at the exclusive Hawke’s Bay winery Craggy Range. Jacinda wore a simple yet elegant custom gown by Kiwi designer Juliette Hogan, while her handsome groom was dressed in Zambesi. In a delightful detail, the couple’s five-year-old daughter Neve walked her father up the aisle wearing a frock created from the material of her grandmother Laurell Ardern’s wedding dress. Red CARPET The glam Globes While Barbie…

There were tears, romance, humility and plenty of symbolism in the short but very sweet ascension ceremony of King Frederik X and Queen Mary, which ended in an unexpected balcony kiss, to the delight of the throngs below. In puffer jackets and beanies, a sea of people braved 2°C in Copenhagen to catch a glimpse of the newlyminted King and Queen, and they weren’t disappointed. The royals arrived at Christiansborg Palace, home of the Danish government, as Denmark’s Crown Prince Couple in a 1958 Rolls Royce, and returned to their home at Amalienborg Palace in a 19th century golden carriage as King and Queen. With none of the elaborate pomp and religious iconography of King Charles III’s London coronation last year, the proclamation of King Frederik X was simple and…

Nadine Bush Creative director to model The year was 2007 and Nadine Bush, now 60, was in a hotel room in China when she received a phone call that made her jump up and down on the bed with excitement. She was working as the creative director of Jamie Durie’s landscape business Durie Designs, and Jamie was being asked to host a sustainability and spiritual conference with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Australian Conservation Foundation. “From a spiritual side, it was amazing,” Nadine says. “I went to that conference and was able to meet His Holiness and shake hands with him.” Nadine had been working for the landscape business since 2005, having wended her way there from a career that began in the offices of Sheila magazine in…

Hormones really do rule our lives. These tiny chemical messengers determine whether you get pregnant, how fast you burn calories, whether you sleep well and pretty much everything from your blood sugar to blood pressure and everything in between. So when hormone levels begin to yoyo in perimenopause, it triggers a domino effect – one that can have a massive impact on how you think, feel and act. Subtle shifts, particularly to mood, sleep patterns or the consistency of your cycle, are often the first sign of hormonal changes, according to Dr Jasmina Dedic-Hagan, a GP and functional medicine doctor with a special interest in women’s health. “In perimenopause and menopause, your oestrogen and progesterone are no longer in balance and your brain is monitoring this all the time. It…

Exercise with friends “I’m an avid rock climber and I go to the gym and climb with friends. I also walk my dog every day and chat to people at the park,” says Dr Katya Numbers, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). “Social health is emerging as a top lifestyle factor associated with dementia – there’s evidence that people who enjoy quality social interactions with others are less likely to get dementia. Staying connected is one of the most important things you can do to keep your brain healthy, and if you can get some exercise at the same time, that’s even better for your brain.” Plan meals “I nourish my body by preparing meals ahead. I know I’ll need good protein, calcium for my…

Crisp crushed herby potatoes SERVES 8 PREP + COOK TIME 55 MINUTES 1.5kg medium size potatoes, skin on 1⁄4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 egg whites ¼ cup rosemary leaves, chopped ¼ cup thyme leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons fine salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus extra to serve 2⁄3 cup (160g) sour cream ½ cup chives, chopped finely 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). 2 Cook potatoes in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain, then cool. 3 Place oil, egg whites, rosemary, thyme, the salt and pepper in a large bowl; whisk for 2 minutes or until thickened and foamy. 4 Using your hands, lightly crush the potatoes, then add to egg white mixture; toss to coat.…

The Search Party by Hannah Richell, S & S The latest novel from Hannah Richell is a change of pace from her previous books, moving firmly into the locked-room murder thriller genre. “In this case the ‘room’ is a peninsula that the characters can’t escape and the murder victim’s identity isn’t revealed immediately, which was half the fun,” says Hannah, whose dynamic command of suspense keeps the reader guessing until the final pages. The book opens with an arresting prologue; a girl standing on a crumbling cliff edge is preparing to leap into the waves below. She’s prompted by a male voice and aching to be “free”. We’re in Cornwall, in England’s south-west, and the rugged coastline and squally weather of this part of the world provides an atmospheric background…

Can you share a pic on your phone that makes you smile? I’m sharing this photo from my wedding day. It’s not one of the main portraits you’d get framed, but it sums up everything about that day – me and my husband Ryan looking at each other and laughing. It’s one of my favourite photos ever taken of me. What is your definition of happiness? I’m a simple guy – happiness for me comes from contentment. When I feel like work is on a roll, when I’m surrounded by friends and family, and when the sun is shining, that’s when I’m at my happiest. Have some Spice Girls playing in the background and it’s cherry-on-top kind of stuff! Which three words would your friends and family use to describe…