Innholdsfortegnelse for 12 December 2016 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Well, it’s going to be hard to beat this early Christmas present! A new royal baby is on its way, after Zara and Mike Tindall announced they’re expecting their second child. A spokesperson confirmed the happy news on behalf of the couple, who are already parents to Mia (2). “Just a quick note to say thank you for the messages,” Mike wrote on Twitter. “We are very, very happy about the little one on its way – 2017 is already starting well!” Buckingham Palace also commented, saying the Queen, whom the little royals refer to as “Gan-Gan”, and Prince Philip are also overjoyed for the pair. “The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh and members of the royal family are delighted with the news,” says a representative. Zara (35) and…

Prince Harry’s relationship with Meghan Markle is causing some serious brow furrowing at the palace. Harry made an official statement about his girlfriend, confirming their romance, a couple of weeks ago – an unprecedented move for a royal – after concerns about the harassment Meghan was being subjected to. But now big brother William (34) has been forced to make a statement of his own in a bid to quash rumours he was unhappy with Harry’s confirmation of the budding romance. Various reports have stated William was “dismayed” by his “hot-headed” brother’s actions. But William has slammed those rumours, saying in a release from Kensington Palace that he wholeheartedly supports his brother. William’s statement read: “The Duke of Cambridge absolutely understands the situation concerning privacy and supports the need for…

‘Noel loves England but feels like the time is right to make a fresh start in a new place’ He once called a big pink character his onscreen friend and most recently has become a motivational speaker to pets. Yes, pets. Now Noel Edmonds, the eccentric British TV host, wants to make Kiwis his friends. The 67-year-old, who is on an extended trip Down Under, is believed to be planning a break from Britain and moving to New Zealand with his third wife Liz Davies (47) because of the country’s “spiritual feel”. Noel’s hit game show Deal or No Deal was axed earlier this year after an 11-year run and a friend says he now wants to make a fresh start. “Noel loves New Zealand – there is a real…

‘I was shocked by the fact he fancied me. I was a very insecure girl...’ There aren’t many secrets that Carrie Fisher has kept to herself. The famously candid actress and author has publicly shared her most personal experiences, from struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and surviving an overdose, to living with bipolar disorder – including the fact she regularly undergoes controversial electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments to “blow apart the cement” in her brain. But there is one secret she has protected for 40 years: at the age of 19, she and Harrison Ford – then a 33-year-old married father of two – carried on a three-month affair while filming the original Star Wars in 1976. The actress, who celebrated her 60th birthday last month, has been asked numerous…

‘It’s so worth it. People go away happy, fed and they’ve had a great Christmas’ While most people wake up on Christmas morning ready to relax, enjoy a long meal, or spend the day criss-crossing the country to visit family and friends, Lauren Dowling (53) is up bright and early to experience a different sort of day. You could say her Christmas is spent with more than 2000 other people – her Christmas family, as she calls them. “Every year we turn up and catch up on each other’s gossip and see familiar faces. It’s become like an extended family, so yeah, they are pretty much!” she laughs. This is how December 25 has looked for Lauren and her husband Frank (48) for the past 15 years. Leaving the house…

Food writer Jane Rangiwahia has created five fresh new summer salads using Eta Salad Dressings. Diane's stunning salad idea was a real winner too! 1 Diane's Summer-kissed Kedgeree Salad Serves 4 Prep 10 mins Cook 20 mins ALL YOU NEED 2 cups cooked risoni pasta 1 cup sugar snap peas, finely sliced 2 spring onions, sliced 100g smoked salmon, broken into small pieces 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning 250mL bottle Eta Lite & Free Chilli & Lime Dressing ½ tsp curry powder Coriander leaves or finely chopped parsley for garnish STEP BY STEP 1. In a large salad bowl or on a platter, layer the cooked risoni pasta, sugar snap peas, spring onions, smoked salmon and eggs. 2. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning. 3. Drizzle Eta…

What you wear on Christmas Day depends on where you’re going and what you’ll be preparing. Choose a loose waistline to allow for a feast and elevate your ensemble with festive accessories. Jingle all the way! Comfortably cool • This embellished tiered skirt from EziBuy works beautifully with this smart but casual Country Road shirt, which has an oversized roll cuff sleeve. • Tie everything together with some silver accessories and you’ll be ready for the big day. SHIRT $139 from COUNTRY ROAD. TOGETHER SKIRT $129.99 from EZIBUY. BEADS $14.99 from LOVISA. SALUCCI COLLECTION SHOES $69.99 from FARMERS. Going green • Green is a hot colour that will continue to trend throughout 2017, so this faux wrap fit and flare print dress from Jacqui-E is a winner. It’s made from…

If you’re looking for a way to add a little something special to your make-up this party season, a palette of rosy, coppery golds with a hint of plum will give you a subtle festive glow. Christmas sparkle! Rose gold is trending in everything from jewellery to interior design and it also happens to be a beautiful shade for make-up. Because it sits halfway between warm and cool, this hue is flattering on every skin tone. This colour doesn’t scream “metallic”, rather its sheer nature makes it subtle enough to take you from daytime chic to night-time glam. 1 Skin first Prep the skin with a moisturising primer. It will help your foundation last longer and keep your skin looking plump and hydrated. Allow a few minutes for it to…

When you’re a gardener, friends and rellies expect you to proffer garden-themed gifts. And delightfully, they’re happy with anything from a cactus in a pot to a new watering can to a swimming pool. So simple. Dig deep! The best garden gift I was ever given, long before I became a gardener, was a set of two chrome-plated wire things with a loop at the top, designed to stick into the lawn and hold your wine glasses while you’re weeding or sunbathing or sitting on the bank of the stream with your feet in the water. They’re usually stuck into the pot plant just outside the courtyard and whenever we go wandering around the garden in the late afternoon we grab them as we go past so we’re not faced…

We all look forward to the end of the year, with the idea of having some time relaxing at the beach on our minds. But will you have enough time off work to get there? Happy holidays! What are the current rules around employees having to work on public holidays? How much should you be paid and can you refuse to work on Christmas or New Year’s Day? Employees are entitled to a paid day off if they have to work on a public holiday as long as it’s a day they would normally work on during other weeks. If you work on that public holiday you must be paid at least time and a half for the time you work and get an alternative day off. The matter is…

Talking about Trump I’m embarrassed by the election coverage of US president-elect Donald Trump and our media’s contempt of him. First of all, the US is a democratic country and its people voted. Second, it’s not our country, and third, it’s not our business. It’s news and current events, and as such, should be delivered unemotionally and factually. Bear in mind that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and President Obama welcomed him into his new position, yet our media, shamefully, did not do the same. J McPeake, Hamilton $100 WINNING LETTER Diana’s boys I loved your article “The people’s princes: How Diana’s boys became fine men” (05.12.16). When I watched Princess Diana’s funeral many, many years ago, I felt so sad for her young children. My heart went out to…

OLIVIA’S IMPROV Olivia Tennet’s acting career almost never happened. When she was six years old, she was scouted at a school production and given a business card to pass along to her parents. But the little girl had no interest in giving the card to her mother, who later found it in her daughter’s school bag. Thanks to her mum’s digging all those years ago, Olivia, now 26, has developed a successful acting career. Her list of achievements includes roles in Shortland Street, Lord of the Rings, The Almighty Johnsons and Funny Girls, as well as numerous theatre productions. To top it off, she’s studying for a Masters in Speech Language Therapy at the University of Auckland. “It’s been a busy year, which is awesome,” says Olivia. “I’d rather be…

She lives in County Wicklow, Ireland, with her husband John, who is 20 years older than her, and their twin sons. She started out as a newspaper agony aunt and her first novel was an instant bestseller. She’s also great mates with fellow Irish author Marian Keyes. On her own marriage: “I never believed in love at first sight, until I met John. He’s kind, funny and loyal, and we’re similar in that we’re both totally determined, which is a good and a bad thing.” On the message in her novels: “You can’t fix the past but it’s never too late to go back and make amends.” On writing: “When I’m writing a novel, the back of the Cornflakes packet seems more well written to me than my current opus.…

Kagi Jewellery’s new Christmas capsule collection Red Velvet features lustrous red Muranolike gems and is sure to make you sparkle this festive season! We have a limited-edition Red Velvet necklace with pendant, matching bracelet and ear charms, valued at $645, to give away. To enter, go to womensweekly.co.nz  and click on the “win” tab with the code KA50, or send your name, address and phone number to: New Zealand Woman’s Weekly/ Kagi, Response Bag 500269, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142, by December 16.…

Princess Beatrice may be rethinking her royal party pranks from now on. The 28-year-old accidentally cut singer Ed Sheeran’s face with a sword during a mock knighting of musician James Blunt at a party at the Royal Lodge in Windsor. Ed (25) had to be taken to hospital and have stitches in his cheek after Beatrice accidentally swung the ceremonial blade over her shoulder, not realising the Thinking Out Loud singer was behind her. The incident is believed to have happened after James (42) joked he would love a knighthood. “Beatrice jokingly said she could arrange it and fetched a ceremonial sword,” a source says. “James played along and got down on one knee. “Beatrice held the sword above him and said ‘Arise Sir James...’ But she must have misjudged…

‘We represented a family who really care about each other. I think everyone dreams of that’ On TV, Florence Henderson was the perfect mother and the role model of a generation thanks to her portrayal of Carol Brady. But in reality, the bubbly Brady Bunch star had grown up in a family that was a far cry from the happy, wholesome Bradys, and with parents who set the kind of examples that nobody should follow. Florence, who died last week aged 82, once revealed in an interview that when it came to playing Carol, she “created the kind of mother I wished I’d had”. But she didn’t go into detail about her traumatic childhood until her autobiography Life is Not a Stage was published five years ago. In it, Florence…

1 Make a statement Brighten up your ensemble with a chunky and vibrant statement piece. Either wear with a white tee or when you’re dressed up for an evening out – these necklaces can take you anywhere. 2 A flash of silver Metallics shouldn’t be reserved only for evening. Try adding a silver accessory to your casual wear, such as these cute slip-ons from Ziera, or switch out a black belt for a shiny one. And finally, whose shopping day wouldn’t be improved by this silver tote from Witchery? 3 Into the blue Denim and the holidays go hand in hand, so why not update your pieces for summer? Try a chambray shirt like this one from Max, a new denim skirt that is easy to dress up or down…

This week’s fashion model Clare shares her words of wisdom about beauty. My beauty philosophy is: I try to keep it simple and easy so it becomes a habit. Otherwise, if there are too many steps, I tend to start off well but slacken off over time. I would rarely go to bed without removing my make-up and applying moisturiser. My skincare routine: It’s pretty basic and I have no particular products I keep to but will often buy L’Oréal day and night moisturisers because I like the smell, the feel and the price of their products. When I was about eight years old, a friend of my mum’s who always smelled and looked lovely, told me she never used soap or hot water on her face and I have…

It’s bad enough having a sore back, but not knowing why it’s sore can be really frustrating. Here’s why your back might be hurting. What’s the cause? Four out of five people suffer from back pain at some stage in their lives. While in some cases your doctor will easily identify medical causes, other times there seems to be no obvious reason and your back pain is labelled “non-specific”. HERE ARE SOME POSSIBLE CAUSES: Carrying excess weight The heavier you are, the more stress you are putting on your back. Striving to reach a healthy weight for your height can help to ease some of that pain. Bad posture This can lead to a misaligned spine and eventually pain because you’re all hunched over or twisted, putting pressure on your…

NASAL KNOWLEDGE My three-year-old grandson – who doesn’t like spiders – said to his father, “Dad, you have got spiders.” His dad said, “No, I haven’t, where are they?” Grandson replied, “They’re up your nose ‘cos I can see their legs.” Nan, Blenheim PUPPY LOVE While eating a burger, my six-year-old granddaughter said, “I’m going to be a vegetarian!” Admiring her choice at such a young age, I began to talk about vegetarianism. “I only wanted to make puppies better,” she said. I think veterinarian was the word she wanted! June, Australia, September 22, 1997 LOVELY SIGNERY A new hamburger bar called The Gorge Inn runs an advert in one of our local newspapers, but one Dear Old Soul says she thinks it’s an invitation to go in and eat…

‘I’m deciding which festive outfit to wear when I meet her at the airport’ My girl is coming home for Christmas and I couldn’t be more excited! As anyone who has children living overseas appreciates, Skype is a blessing but you ache to be able to hug your kids and bury your nose into their hair – all of the tactile sensations. Skype, as yet, can’t offer me that. To compound matters, my girl will be nearly seven months pregnant when she’s here and I cannot wait to see my future grandchild in the flesh. Well, not in the flesh exactly, but to be able to feel Kate’s baby kick will be one of those moments you want to hold on to forever. I loved it when Kate was in…

It’s the time of year when my thoughts start turning to summer reading, and Cathy Kelly can be relied on to supply the kind of novel you can relax into and escape the pre-Christmas panic. Her stories are always warm and wise, and filled with characters that feel like people you might know. The latest, Secrets of a Happy Marriage is focused on the Brannigan family who are coming together for a lavish party to celebrate the 70th birthday of patriarch Edward. His new wife Bess wants everything to be perfect. The problem is her stepdaughter Jojo is grieving the death of her mother and can’t forgive her father for marrying again so soon. Also, Bess isn’t up to speed on her new family’s history. She has no idea that…

It was smiles all round at Westminster Abbey last week. The Queen (90), her husband Prince Phillip, her son Prince Edward (52) and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex (51) turned out for a special Thanksgiving service that also marked 60 years of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Prince Philip – who has been beset by health problems this year – looked better than he has in months. A few days later, the 95-year-old duke toured a factory in London that produces the Brompton folding bike, which won the annual Prince Philip Designers’ Prize.…

Every day I walk past the giant Santa flanked by reindeer in Auckland’s city centre. I hear the festive songs on loop in the supermarket and I feel my blood pressure rise whenever I think about finding a car park at the shopping mall. But truth be told, I wasn’t feeling particularly festive until this week when Nigella turned up. As soon as the photos of this Christmas angel came through, I suddenly felt ready to put up my tree and join in the fun. We’ve had a gr eat deal of festive fun in the Weekly office putting together this special issue – particularly when the lovely Nici Wickes called by and let us taste-test her latest recipes! You’re in for a treat if you follow her guide on…

‘With big blended families, you’ve just got to relax a bit and make it as easy as possible for the kids to get through it all’ ‘I’m a single person with no dependents, but that doesn’t necessarily take the complexity out of Christmas’ The gifts are wrapped, the lights on the tree are shining and the fridge is packed with goodies – Christmas should be the most magical time of year. So why, when the shopping malls begin playing corny festive music and the supermarket aisles get clogged with boxes of fruit mince pies, do I start feeling a little bit blah? I’m not a Grinch, honestly, but I do hate the pressure that builds as we ramp up towards the big day. My close family is overseas and…

nici WICKES Enjoy a no-fuss Christmas Day with these new takes on old favourites. I’m keeping it simple while creating delicious and spectacular dishes for your Christmas feast, whether it’s a midday or evening affair. All about that baste! Christmas Day menu Turning the turkey on its breast to rest ensures that the juices run into the meat and will keep it nice and moist. Citrus & herb butter roast turkey SERVES 8-12 A turkey basted with plenty of citrus and herb butter will stay moist and delicious. HERB BUTTER Zest and 2 tbsp juice of 1 lemon ½ cup butter, softened ½ shallot 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves 8 fresh sage leaves 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves ROAST TURKEY 4-5kg turkey 2 tsp…

“I like to wear comfortable and up-to-date styles. The smart casual look works for me!” Sara, 53 Working as a building manager in a multi-department office certainly keeps Sara on her feet. “My job involves organisation and plenty of running around,” she says. “I play a lot of sport and I enjoy going to the gym.” Sara describes her personal style as relaxed and “fashionconscious-ish!” she laughs. That’s why the Ziera Innes sandals in Silver are perfect for her – there’s plenty of style to go with that sporty comfort!…

Whether you call it honeycomb or hokey pokey, this Kiwi family favourite is a doddle to make. Plus, how to make toilet cleaning bombs, deter ants and try my sore throat remedy. Sweet celebration! HONEYCOMB This is a lovely, old-fashioned sweet. It is quite easy to make and is a well-received treat for Christmas gifts. Every time I make this, it reminds me of my childhood. 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp golden syrup 1 tbsp malt vinegar 15g butter ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 1 Put the sugar, golden syrup, vinegar and butter in a saucepan and cook on a medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. 2 Increase the heat and boil without stirring until the mixture reaches hard crack stage. This is 149°C on a sweet…

This is a fun Christmas activity for kids and they will love being able to decorate their bedroom windows. It’s mess-free too – no glue required. Let there be light! What you will need • Clear book covering • Tissue paper in a few shades of the same colour • Scissors • Marker pen • Black cardboard • Pipe cleaners • Sticking tape Help smaller children with tracing and cutting out the circle shape. 1 For each ornament you will need two squares of clear book covering the same size (mine were about 15cm x 15cm) and lots of little squares of tissue paper. 2 Using the marker pen, trace a circle on one square of book covering (I traced around a small bowl). 3 Peel the backing off the…

You might be surprised to discover the US is a hot destination for Kiwi tourists right now. Several airlines have extended their current routes and others have returned to New Zealand after years of absence. United Airlines is one of those and I jumped at the chance to try their new San Fran route to get to Oregon. Portland is a one-hour flight from San Francisco and is as fabulous as everyone says, but many don’t know about the delights of other Oregon towns. I was definitely in that boat until I visited Bend (a three-hour drive from Portland) and in just 24 short hours fell madly in love with it. I arrived in Bend around 4pm on a lovely autumn afternoon. In some towns, this wouldn’t leave much time…

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 There are some new additions to the family via birth, marriage and people having new partners. Everyone is coming to the one venue and, of course, it is your place! These new faces will bring new traditions and you have the opportunity to welcome them to the family. You will be in a very expansive mood and there is really nothing that can upset you, unless someone finds your stash of chocolate almonds! CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Don’t be surprised if your Christmas is turned upside down. Whatever you have planned will change in an instant. New romance will see singles having a very different Christmas to what they envisioned; and if there is a baby due in the family, he or…

‘I gave up trying to put an age cap on all the receiving’ Christmas makes me nervous. Always has. Not sure why. It might be in the blood. My old mother gets in a tizz around Christmas too. She doesn’t have a gift for buying presents at the best of times and, from that point of view, Christmas must be the worst of times. She does like sending and receiving cards. It’s a way of keeping in touch, a way of checking on who’s still out there and remembering old times with them. There is a photograph of me looking nervous at Christmas. Possibly, there are several, but there’s one I particularly remember. In it, I’m pictured in the act of opening a present from my mother-in-law as she sits…

Actress Lucy Lovegrove plays Sass Connelly in TVNZ 2 drama Shortland Street. My favourite book of all time is… I just can’t answer that question. But David Mitchell is one of my favourite authors and lately I’ve been really enjoying Haruki Murakami – and you can’t go past Helen Garner. My book of the moment is… The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood. Think Lord of the Flies but in the Australian bush. A group of women wake imprisoned in a strange facility. The only thing that connects them is that they have all been involved in a scandal with a powerful man. An amazing and uncomfortable read – I’m recommending it to everyone.…

The Duchess of Cambridge may be the royal family’s fashion icon, but she had a serious rival in the Queen this week. The 90-year-old looked radiant in a purple crepe coat with black trim, an amethyst shield brooch and a matching hat accessorised with an oversized flower. The colour choice was perfect, standing out against the grey stonework of Westminster Abbey. Her Majesty was all smiles at the diamond anniversary Thanksgiving service, attended by a 2000-strong congregation.…

Your merry Weekly team share what their Christmas wishes are... Jennifer Reynolds PRODUCTION EDITOR Sunshine, good food and great company. Ciara Pratt STAFF WRITER  An endless supply of chocolate! Leigh Matheson STYLE DIRECTOR  To not spend time in the mall – and instead spend time with my family. Vanessa Marshall LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR  For the sun to shine on Christmas Day! Amalia Osborne PICTURE DIRECTOR  A magical first Christmas for my little boy! Sido Kitchin EDITOR-IN-CHIEF  To see my kids’ smiles as they play with their cousins. Mirella Monteiro CREATIVE DIRECTOR  Lots of Champagne. Julie Jacobson NEWS EDITOR  That my neighbours who get up at five every morning have a lie-in! Denise Bowden CHIEF SUB-EDITOR  It’s my first Christmas without my dear dad and I wish that everyone treasures their elderly…