Innholdsfortegnelse for 21 November 2016 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

It was a masterclass in understated European elegance when King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands made an official visit to New Zealand last week. After two days holidaying in Queenstown, the Dutch royals – who visited Aotearoa on their honeymoon in 2002 – were welcomed with a haka at Government House. While the hongi seemed to take Willem-Alexander (49) by surprise, Argentinian-born glamourpuss Máxima (45) showed her flair for fashion in a green leopard-print Givenchy dress, accessorised with a black shawl and Christian Louboutin heels that threatened to sink into the soggy lawn. Later, at the National War Memorial, the couple – whose three daughters, Princesses Amalia, Alexia and Ariane, stayed behind in Holland – braved the downpour to chat to locals who were draped in Dutch flags…

Jennifer Aniston is truly, madly, deeply in love. The 47-year-old cannot contain her happiness as she describes her “right person” – husband of one year, Justin Theroux. “All I know is that I feel completely seen and adored, in no matter what state,” the Golden Globe winner gushed in a recent interview. “There’s no part of me that I don’t feel comfortable showing, exposing. And it brings forth the best part of myself because I care about him so much. And he’s such a good person. It hurts me to think of anything hurting him.” Justin (45) has been equally as gushy. The actor-director, who recently revealed he doesn’t mind being called Mr Aniston, says they speak to each other first thing in the morning and last thing at night…

When Michael Bublé’s toddler son Noah was burned in an accident last year, the Canadian crooner tried to console his wife Luisana Lopilato by telling her things could have been worse. Now tragedy has struck the little boy for a second time, and sadly things are worse – Noah (3) has cancer. Michael and Argentinian model Luisana released a statement last week announcing Noah had been diagnosed with the disease. In it Michael says, “We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah, who is currently undergoing treatment in the US. We have always been vocal about the importance of family and the love we have for our children. “We have a long journey in front of us and hope that with the support of family,…

‘You also need to set boundaries, be patient and consistent and, above all, stay calm’ It’s hard when farmers say they’re going to put down a dog because it isn’t doing what it’s supposed to or hasn’t got the right temperament. For me, it’s all about working with a dog to build trust and being really clear about what you want them to do. You also need to set boundaries, be patient and consistent and, above all, stay calm. My parents were sheep and beef farmers and I grew up on a farm in Northland, so farming is all I’ve ever wanted to do. When I left school I couldn’t get a farm job, so I did a painting and paper-hanging apprenticeship at the Marsden Power Station and ended up…

NO-BAKE DOUBLE-SALTED CARAMEL & COCONUT SLICE MAKES 8-10 slices What I love most about this decadent salted caramel and coconut slice is that it doesn't need to be baked. The caramel layer is made with a mix of coconut and soaked dates, resulting in a soft and chewy layer with a caramel-like taste. While it may be very sweet, the slice is actually good for you as it contains very nutritious ingredients, such as walnuts, coconut and dates. BASE   1½ cups shredded coconut ²/3 cup walnuts 1 tbsp liquid coconut oil ¼ cup brown rice malt syrup or liquid sweetener of your choice MIDDLE LAYER 3 cups pitted dates 2 tbsp coconut milk ½ cup shredded coconut 3 tbsp coconut oil, soft not melted ½ tsp salt or to…

Summer is very nearly here and it’s time to branch out and embrace a new hue. There are loads of lovely, bright colours in stores at the moment and some of the stand-out ones are showcased here just for you. Colour your world! CORAL • Coral is the perfect way to add a gorgeous, bright colour that isn’t too polarising to your summer wardrobe. • This Max midi dress looks amazing by itself, but when you add this funky little cropped jacquard jacket from Farmers and a cute, tribal-style Dotti clutch, you’ll be in step with the fashion set. ZEST WEEKEND JACKET $139.99 and PROJECT X EARRINGS $7.99 both from FARMERS. DRESS $119.99 from MAX. BAG $35.99 from DOTTI. SHOES $79.95 from NOVO. NEUTRALS • Thankfully, neutrals never go out…

This week’s fashion model Sunny loves her beauty products. Here, she shares her daily routine with us… My beauty philosophy is: When it comes to skincare, eating well and exercising should become part of your daily life. When I fall out of routine in any of these areas, I feel my mind, body and skin suffer. My skincare routine: In the morning I use cleanser, toner, daily AHA exfoliator, serum, moisturiser (with SPF) and eye cream. At night, I use cleanser, toner, serum, night cream and eye cream. Once a week, I use a retinol treatment. It seems like a lot, but it’s part of my daily life so doesn’t feel like a chore. Most amazing skincare find: Luna Sleeping Night Oil by Sunday Riley. This is like magic, with…

Swollen or painful legs can be an indication of circulation problems or other potentially serious health issues. However, there are steps you can take to make sure your lower limbs stay in peak condition. Walk tall! PUT YOUR FEET UP Raising your feet above your heart can improve your circulation. Tired, aching and swollen legs aren’t just annoying – they can be a sign of poor circulation or other health issues. “If you notice any change in the shape of your legs, such as swelling, or they become hard, it could indicate poor blood flow, so ask your doctor to take a look at them,” says Dr Bernard Bourke, vascular surgeon and president of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery. Often related to poor blood flow, leg…

Creating a garden where plants work well together, colours don’t clash and textures are interesting is difficult enough, but add fragrances to the mix and it’s a nightmare. Roses, horse poo, sweet peas, gardenias, blood and bone, cut grass, cat pee and compost – our garden certainly could be termed an olfactory catastrophe. Flower power! Years ago, before I knew much about plants, I bought a tree in a garden centre because I thought it was a Lilly Pilly. It wasn’t, luckily, or our house might never have seen the sun again. It was a Michelia figo or Port Wine Magnolia, but I didn’t know that until the year it flowered. I didn’t actually notice the flowers because they’re fairly insignificant, but I did notice the perfume. I walked past…

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 There is some pressure to spill the beans on your love life. It seems everyone is extremely interested in your relationship. Don’t share the details, your partner or potential lover will not thank you for it and they will find out you talked from someone indiscreet. For those who are single, you will be asked to keep a secret. Don’t hear them out. It will be awkward. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 It would seem there are people who want to put a monetary price on everything you do. You are thoughtful and generous with your time and energy; but the minute someone puts a dollar value on that generosity, walk away. Money is not everything, but not everyone understands that. CAPRICORN Dec…

What’s in a letter? Apart from when they are reflecting the result of an exam, most run-of-the-mill letters of the alphabet don’t hold much sway on their own. They need to have the company of other letters to start being meaningful. There are a few exceptions, the letter I being the most obvious. Fans of James Bond might find M and Q meaningful, there’s the insidious P and I guess X marks the spot, but a single letter tends not to be particularly powerful. That is unless it jumps into a word via the sinister and pseudo-helpful “autocorrect” that we have all come to know and loathe. Last weekend I sent a text to my wife and signed off with “I love you.” Us blokes can do that via text.…

Keeping Up with the Kaimanawas star Kelly Wilson is the author of a new book Mustang Ride, Penguin Random House, RRP $45. My favourite book ever is… The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was a childhood favourite. The book inspired us to get outdoors, live our own adventures and use our imaginations. My book of the moment is… The Silver Brumby series by Elyne Mitchell. A few months ago I started rereading it because we’ve spent the winter taming wild Australian brumbies. I hadn’t realised it was all based on real places and real wild horses.…

First things first, I ador e Dame Judi Dench. She’ s a remarkable woman, with a wicked sense of humour – and our interview this week is one of the best stories I’ve r ead. But if I’m entirely honest, she wasn’ t my first choice. On Wednesday afternoon we put together the cover I really wanted to run and had been looking forwar d to seeing in print. It celebrated a near -on 70-year-old grandmother , who, one of the lar gest and most powerful nations in the world had deemed the best person to lead their country. Unfortunately , Wednesday didn’t quite go the way I hoped. So, while we shake that one off (and thank our lucky stars we’re tucked away in New Zealand), we figur ed…

‘I am feeling so incredibly joyful right now, so grateful and content that all I could wish for is more of the same’ It’s a story as old as time – a mutual attraction between royalty and showbiz with Prince Harry (32) currently cast as leading man, playing opposite glamorous US actress Meghan Markle (35). “He’s absolutely head over heels and she feels the same,” says a close friend. And on her blog, The Tig, she recently wrote, “I am feeling so incredibly joyful right now, so grateful and content that all I could wish for is more of the same.” The reason, everyone agrees, is Harry. Until the last few weeks, the pair have managed to remain below the radar, although Meghan is said to have stayed with Harry…

‘I have light blue eyes and a resting bad face and I’m not afraid to play those characters’ He may play a manipulative alcoholic father on screen, but Shortland Street star Will Wallace (45) is nothing like his shady television alter-ego. In fact, as the Weekly finds out, he’s a big softy at heart, especially when the topic of his favourite movie comes up. Will’s picks are certainly not films that his bad dad character would sit through. “My favourite romance movie is anything by writer-director Richard Curtis so Love, Actually or Notting Hill, and have you seen About Time?” asks Will before chuckling, “This conversation is definitely not Glen!” Will’s character Glen Rickman on the hit TVNZ 2 weeknight soap is certainly more sinister than sweet, unlike the real…

‘I just try to maintain my form and endeavour to keep the backward slide to a minimum’ Timaru gran Shirley Godkin is a world record-breaking rower – and yet she has done so on dry land and without a stroke of an oar. This is because the sensational septuagenarian has achieved a glut of gold medals on an ergometer in the sport of indoor rowing. And after recently celebrating her 70th birthday and moving into a new age bracket (70-74), she has added to her collection by securing world 5km and 6km records, plus national records in the 500m, 1000m and 2000m at the South Island Masters Games. Shirley was first introduced to indoor rowing 14 years ago at her local gym as part of a 12-week food and exercise…

nici WICKES At this time of year my kitchen is a hive of activity putting together edible Christmas gifts. Here are some ideas to surprise your friends with a parcel that’s not only tasty but practical too! ‘Tis the season! Nici Wickes FOOD EDITOR Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Spiced cranberry meringues MAKES 20-30 Give the gift of convenience with these festive meringues. They can be turned into a dessert at a moment’s notice – handy over the holiday period when unexpected guests have a habit of popping in. 2 egg whites 2 scant teacups sugar 3 tsp boiling water 1 tsp vinegar ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped 1 tsp mixed spice 1 Preheat oven to 150ºC. Line two baking trays with baking paper. 2 Use…

Food writer Jane Rangiwahia has created five fresh new summer salads using Eta Salad Dressings. Diane’s 6th salad idea was a real winner too! 1 Roast Vegetable, Goat Feta & Kale Salad Serves 4 Prep 30mins Cook 40mins ALL YOU NEED 2 red onions, peeled and quartered 200g pumpkin, skin and seeds removed and cubed 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3cm chunks 1 head of garlic 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 70g pumpkin seeds 100g of baby kale 400g pouch prepared beetroot 250g goat feta, cubed 250ml bottle Eta Caramelised Onion Dressing Chopped Italian parsley for garnish STEP BY STEP 1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan bake. 2. Place the onions, pumpkin, carrots and garlic into a large roasting pan. Toss the vegetables in 2 Tbsp of…

1 Feel-good eyewear Iconic Kiwi artist Dick Frizzell has paired up with Specsavers to raise money for The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand. They have collaborated to create a limited-edition pair of spectacles that are available in stores nationwide. The unique unisex frame features Dick’s “woodgrain” print. From the sale of every frame, $25 will be donated to the foundation’s Pacific Outreach programme and will enable someone whose vision has been impacted by cataracts to see. 2 Simply charming Alex and Ani Jewellery is finally available in New Zealand. Each piece of the eco-conscious jewellery is infused with positive energy via a special ceremony, before it is shipped around the world. It has partnered with UNICEF New Zealand and will donate 10% of the retail price from each Bright Future…

Which veins can cause problems? Spider veins, also known as thread veins, are enlarged capillaries just underneath the surface of the skin that appear red, blue or purple. While unsightly, they’re mostly just annoying. Reticular veins carry blood to the capillaries and are regarded as “feeder” veins because they can cause spider veins. Reticular veins have thin walls and often become enlarged due to excessive pressure, yet despite their unsightly blue hue, they don’t bulge out when you’re standing up. Varicose veins are the thick, swollen branches of the major veins in the legs that protrude from your skin. They occur when leaky valves allow blood to flow backwards and then pool in the legs. What’s the treatment? While you can’t totally prevent spider and varicose veins, Dr Bourke says…

I’ve yet to meet a kid who doesn’t like bubbles and colour in the bath! This easy gift is perfect for children to make and give to their friends this Christmas. Splish splash! YOU WILL NEED 1 Measure ½ cup of cornflour, ¼ cup of bubble bath and 1-2 teaspoons of oil into your bowl. 2 Mix together well with your spatula. 3 Get your hands into the bowl and knead the mixture until a ball forms. If it’s too dry, add more bubble bath a teaspoon at a time, and if it’s too wet (i.e. it oozes back into shape), add more cornflour a tablespoon at a time. How much cornflour you will need depends upon the viscosity of your bubble…

Kiwi kitchen fave As food editor Nici Wickes noted there is a new Edmonds Cookery Book available (31.10.16). I still have my old book, which has been used for 57 years. It was given to me by my grandmother who made me a blue linen cover for it. This covering has never been off it for a wash because I thought the material might shrink. The recipes in it are timeless. M Woods, Katikati $100 WINNING LETTER Beautiful couple A huge thank you for your Weekly People story “Standing tall: MS bride’s walk of courage” (14.11.16). It is inspiring to read about Erin Bell’s story of love, courage and hope. Her illness was no hindrance to her dream of walking down the aisle to the love of her life. Robert…

Amy Adams has an impressive list of five Oscar nominations to her name, but has yet to win a gong. This year, the 42-year-old Hollywood favourite is doubling her chances with two new films. For a sci-fi alien movie, such as Arrival, which also stars Jeremy Renner, it is hard to gain Oscar recognition, but her second film, Nocturnal Animals, has already impressed critics at the Venice Film Festival where it won the Grand Jury Prize. Directed by fashion bigwig Tom Ford, Nocturnal Animals is an adaptation of Austin Mitchell’s celebrated 1993 novel Tony and Susan. Amy plays an art gallery owner who appears to have the perfect life, but underneath the surface, there’s a lot more to the story. Out of the blue she receives the manuscript of a…

She was born in Ireland, the youngest of eight children, and now lives in Canada with her family. She writes all sorts of things besides novels – young adult fiction, drama, history books – and has won loads of awards. The only job she’s done apart from writing was a short stint as a hotel chambermaid, a job from which she got fired! On writing historical fiction: “For me history is a kind of warehouse of stories to burgle. There are amazing stories all over the place and many happened a long time ago.” On her fitness secret: “I’ve got a treadmill desk. It sounds mad, but you get the hang of it. If you’re successfully distracted by writing you don’t even notice the kilometres.” On where she gets her…

Dame Judi Dench may well be one of the UK’s most beloved actress, with good reason. Her alchemy is such she could play a bedside table and somehow make us believe it. She has worked for nearly six decades without ever going off the boil or displaying any meanness beyond once calling the theatre critic Charles Spencer “an absolute s***”. (“But I was very angry,” she tells.) And it’s a career that has taken in everything: Shakespeare, West End plays, TV comedies, Hollywood films. Plus, to cap it all, as M in the Bond franchise she got to die in Daniel Craig’s arms which, if you are going to go, has to be the way to go, surely. But, as it turns out, he wouldn’t be Judi’s choice? “No.” Who…

It was a union few thought would last. She was a fresh-faced 23-year-old, who was much adored in her home of Puerto Rico after being crowned Miss World in 1975. He was a UK television superstar, nearly 30 years her senior, who had already clocked up two marriages and was father to five daughters – two of whom were older than her. But Wilnelia, Lady Forsyth, and Sir Bruce Forsyth have truly proved the sceptics wrong. The pair have now enjoyed a romance that’s continued to be strong for 36 years. They’ve faced hurdles together, but as Wilnelia (59) explains, this past year has been the hardest of their lives together. A year ago, Sir Bruce (88) suffered a fall at home that caused two very serious aneurysms. Wilnelia was…

A lovely, light, slightly chewy biscuit studded with chocolate and buttery macadamia nuts – heavenly! You need a good oven if you want beautiful-looking, evenly cooked biscuits, so I was delighted to try one of my favourite baking recipes with Haier’s built-in oven! I love the brushed stainless steel finish of the Haier HWO60S4MEX1 model, the simple design and how easy it is to use. The fan-forced function was just perfect for getting these biscuits light and slightly chewy how I like them! The non-tip shelves make it easy to pull the shelf and tray out, and best of all, the cool-touch door is great for keeping kids safe, especially when you have a little visitor peering in the oven door waiting for their treats to bake! The Haier 60cm…

It’s all very well knowing how you want a haircut to look, but knowing what to ask for and how you’re going to manage it is another story. I picked my favourite cuts and asked Kérastase ambassador Grant Bettjeman how to get them. Scissor sister! LUXURIOUSLY LONGER WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: “This hairstyle is the most versatile of the three because it is long enough to put up at the back,” says Grant, who owns Auckland salon Bettjemans. “The soft, long layers allow the style to be worn both wavy or straight. Oval and broad faces will suit this best, as small or narrow faces can feel and look swamped by long layers.” WHAT TO ASK FOR “This cut has length and that is essential for the balance. There is…

Take a break with one of my essential oil bath formulas, keep your crackers crisp, and try out my homemade colic cures. Oil and water! Making your own customised bath oil is a wonderful thing to do to treat yourself. Here are five formulas I recommend, using essential oils to help you recover, de-stress or simply find some energy. Mix the essential oils together with the almond oil, then pour into the bath just before you get in. Give it all a swish and enjoy. CALMING 5 drops petitgrain 5 drops ylang-ylang 5 drops orange 1 tsp almond oil MOOD-ELEVATING 5 drops rosewood (bois de rose) 5 drops palmarosa 3 drops grapefruit 2 drops petitgrain 1 tsp almond oil MUSCLE RELAXER 4 drops cedarwood 4 drops chamomile 4 drops lavender…

Tickets to theme parks such as Disneyland can add a fair bit of money to your holiday bill, so you want to check that they’re included in your travel insurance. But what if one of you can’t go? Cabin fever! Do you have a question for Kevin? Email nzww@bauermedia.co.nz (Subject line: Consumer) or post to: NZWW, Bauer Media, Private Bag 92512, Auckland 1141. Does travel insurance cover the whole party if Mum, Dad and 10-year-old daughter have to cancel a trip to Disneyland because the daughter gets sick? After all, Mum and Dad don’t want to go to Disneyland without their daughter. I think this would be a borderline issue. If it has already happened, you will have to depend on the wording of the policy. If you are simply…

THANKS, LOVE Friend visited the bathroom at their island resort, undid her trousers, and screamed loudly. Her husband rushed in. “There’s a gecko sitting on my leg!” she shouted. He rushed out again. Later, drama over, she said, “Why didn’t you stay and help me get rid of it?” Her beloved replied, “I had to hurry and get the camera.” Nor Nor, Rangiora BY THE WAY... She returned to her parked car to find this notice on her windscreen: “This is not a Traffic Ticket, but if it were, you would have received two for your feeble, inconsiderate attempt at parking. The reason for leaving this is so that in future you may think of someone other than yourself. I sign off wishing you an early transmission breakdown.” RPM, Orewa,…

‘I was beside myself with excitement when the book landed on my desk’ The new Jack Reacher novel has hit the bookstores! The publishers sent me Night School – Lee Child’s 21st in the Reacher series – a couple of weeks ago and I was beside myself with excitement when the book landed on my desk. It felt like an old friend had finally arrived to spend a couple of nights with me. The thought of spending a couple of nights with Jack Reacher is something I dwell upon from time to time, usually when I’m annoyed with my Irishman. I can while away quite some time fantasising about me being the woman to finally tame Reacher. The tall, chiselled ex-US Army policeman is famous for being a loner, a…

There is no action in this novel, hardly any drama at all. A lot of it involves one person carefully watching another in a small, uninteresting room. Nevertheless I found it completely gripping – that might be partly because it’s such an unusual story. Set in the 1850s, The Wonder begins with the arrival of an English nurse, Lib Wright, in a small, poverty-stricken village in rural Ireland. Trained by the legendary Florence Nightingale, she comes with impeccable credentials but the job Lib has been called to do doesn’t involve healing the sick. Instead she and a second nurse are charged with the task of observing an 11-year-old girl, Anna O’Donnell, who claims she has survived without eating any food at all, for several months. Many are hailing this as…