Innholdsfortegnelse for 1701 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

She was one of Hollywood’s most colourful characters – the embodiment of glamour and wealth – arguably more famous for her nine marriages than any film role. The world couldn’t get enough of Zsa Zsa Gabor, who passed away last week aged 99 of a heart attack, following a long period of illness. An actress, like her sisters Eva and Magda, she was known for her roles in films such as Moulin Rouge, Queen of Outer Space and Death of a Scoundrel. The effervescent star, who was born in Budapest on February 6, 1917, became a sex symbol in the ‘50s. She gained notoriety and fame as she married again and again – her most prominent union being with Conrad Hilton, with whom she had her only child, Francesca, who…

• Moisturise from head to toe. I do it twice a day, morning and evening. • Smile because it lifts your whole face and takes 10 years off you. I’ve always been aware of my facial expression and try not to frown ever. • Keep your sense of humour. It’s important to laugh a lot even if it’s about getting older. I tell people, “These days, my back goes out more than I do.” • Try not to make groaning noises when you bend over or get out of a chair – that really ages you!…

Slow down Carly Flynn has a busy life, juggling two young kids – and another one on the way – with hosting a radio show on RadioLive, TV, writing and MC jobs. But when life gets busy, the yoga teacher says it’s essential to hit pause. “Slow down – enjoy life and each other a little bit more. We’ve never moved less, eaten more and connected in person less. “The lifestyles we’ve created in 2016 mean it’s just go, go, go all the time, for adults and kids. Find something that slows you down. For me, it’s camping, being on my yoga mat or floating in the sea. Enjoy the summer break and disconnect from social media for a while – it’ll do all of us some good!” Let them…

Former Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast is not one for sitting still. She’s walked in the footsteps of pilgrims and Romans, hiked New Zealand’s great walks, trekked to Machu Picchu and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro. In 2014, she knocked off Spain’s El Camino de Santiago and this year, Hadrian’s Wall as well as the English Coast to Coast. On a good week, back at home in Wellington, she’ll clock up around 50km. But if that all sounds exhausting, it’s only the half of it. Kerry is also chair of the Environmental Protection Authority, the NZ Film Commission and Tourism NZ, plus she’s on the boards of WorkSafe, Compass Health and Wellington Phoenix football Club, as well as being patron of the SPCA and Skylight Trust. The walks are fitted in between work…

Aquarius January 21 - February 19 LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS In the past couple of years, you’ve experienced some upheaval and chaos. This year, all of that is set to change. Relationships of all kinds are smooth and problem-free. Love is strong for those who are already partnered and singles can expect the love of their life to appear before the end of winter. It will be a year where friendships are enriched, love reaches new heights and family connections strengthen. HEALTH & WELLBEING Because life will be satisfying and you’ll be content, there is a danger of becoming complacent about diet and exercise. A concerted effort to stay on track is important. The one thing to watch is your circulation and blood system – make sure you have plenty of…

This week’s model Bianca shares her beauty tips with us... My beauty philosophy is: Always be kind to your skin and look after it. My skincare routine: In the morning, I use water to rinse my face, then I apply SkinMedica Hydrating Complex and Medik8 Vitamin C Serum. I leave it to absorb for a few minutes before applying Olay Regenerist Moisturiser on top. In the evening, I cleanse my skin with Nivea Daily Essentials Cleansing Lotion, then I massage coconut oil into my skin and leave it on for the night. Most amazing skincare/ make-up find: Erborian CC Cream, it leaves my skin looking fresh and glowing. I just love it! I apply it after my moisturiser every morning and then, if I’m going out at night, I will…

Gardening, I’ve decided, is a process of keeping the elements of your garden separate. The creeping thyme may not encroach on the path, despite their seemingly urgent need to be together. So there. Set yourself apart! The Partner and I have embarked on a programme of edging. It’s a tedious, long-term commitment but will hopefully stave off the day when our garden is covered in whatever element is the most determined coloniser – probably kikuyu. Unfortunately, he recently broke the rules and created a new piece of garden. It’s quite large, on a slight slope and borders the (kikuyu) lawn. Obviously, a separation device would be needed. We always try to use existing materials for these sorts of projects, both to save money and so I don’t have to take…

‘On a clear day, you can apparently see the Niagara Falls that are 130km to the south’ It’s not every day you see a murder while eating breakfast, but that’s what happened to us in Toronto. One minute we were scoffing eggs and coffee, the next a man was lying face down on the footpath, having been shot. I should probably point out that the “murder” was part of a TV series being filmed outside our downtown hotel. But it’s probably not surprising given Toronto is the third largest film and TV production centre in North America after Los Angeles and New York. Its nickname is, appropriately, Hollywood North. If you think you’ve never seen Toronto in a film, then you’d be wrong: recent films shot here include Suicide Squad,…

JUST PLANE CHEEKY My stepdaughter’s four-year-old daughter Ethel is usually a shy, reserved girl – not on her flight home to Christchurch. “Hey, mister, do you know the way to Christchurch?” she asked one of the air crew. Also, “Thank God for that,” she said, when the pilot jokingly reassured her in front of the other passengers that he’d checked the map! Ann Missionall, Whakatane BARE CHEEK My young colleague had picked up the photos from a film he’d had developed and went over to the Upper Hutt “Super Loo” intending to show them to his friend. He entered the building and the electronic doors on his friend’s cubicle flew open, leaving the occupant there, for all to see, with his pants down around his ankles. DL, Hastings, September 22,…

With a birthday just gone and a new year looming, it’s time to set myself a new set of goals for 2017. I’ve started to do that in recent years – with mixed success. I decided I’d get fit and healthy in 2015 and run another marathon – and I ticked that resolution off comfortably. This time last year, I decided to study Te Reo – and I did the first stage of learning the tikanga and the language at AUT every Thursday night for the first half of 2016. I also wanted to attend a cooking school this year and begin my novel – but the latter two goals fell by the wayside. To be fair to myself, I’d only had my eye on these improving courses because I…

MOANA RATING PG There’s just something so heartwarming about seeing our uniquely Polynesian stories on the big screen – and even more so when they’re given the special Disney touch. Kiwi audiences will be hooked on Moana from the opening scenes, which tell the tale of the legendary Maui. But the real hero of this story is Moana, a chief’s daughter who must sail the Pacific to save her island from certain doom, with the help of some cute animal sidekicks and catchy songs, of course. Listen out for the voices of our very own Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Rachel House and Oscar Kightley. Moana , in cinemas December 26…

Michele A’Court is a stand-up comedienne, actress and author. My favourite book ever is… Sylvie Simmons’ glorious biography of Leonard Cohen. I’m Your Man was a special experience for me and took a long time because I’d read a bit, listen to the songs and read the poems mentioned in those chapters, then climb back into the book. Leonard (I think of him as a friend) was the closest thing I have to a spiritual advisor. My book of the moment is… My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes by Eve Sutton and illustrated by Lynley Dodd. I read it (over and over, on demand) to my three-year-old granddaughter. Each of the cats in the book has its own voice and we have a big blue fan that we wave…

I love a New Year. I’ve never been a big celebrator of New Year’s Eve, but I do love January 1 and the feeling it brings, like the very first page in a brand-new book. While it’s entirely possible to make some changes for good in our lives absolutely any day of the week, there’s nothing like a new year to give us pause for thought and make some adjustments. It’s true that 2016 hasn’t been the kindest year to many people, both here and abroad, but at the Weekly, we have our fingers crossed for a fabulous 2017. But we’re also not just leaving it up to luck. This year , we’ll be bringing you the very best stories we can – with an increased focus on telling your…

‘I feel something really clicked when I was 25. It’s not as scary to say what you mean any more’ She’s the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, with an Oscar (for 2013’s Silver Linings Playbook) already under her belt, along with three other nominations and three Golden Globe Awards. Commanding $20m a movie, Jennifer Lawrence (26) is Hollywood’s shiniest star, with six movies due for release in 2017, including Passengers, a sci-fi romance and an untitled project by her new boyfriend, Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky. To say she’s in demand is an understatement, but her famed down-to-earth, self-deprecating, clumsy girl-next-door persona is still refreshing – though it does tend to get the Kentucky native in a spot of trouble at times. Like at the end of the year, where she…

More FM’s Breakfast host and winner of Dancing with the Stars, Simon Barnett (49) believes it’s all about appreciating the little things. “I struggle with offering advice but if I had to, it would simply be this: Appreciate what you have in your life right here, right now, be it your husband, wife, partner, children, your animals, your health, just simply a beating heart. Every person has something to be thankful for. We seem to live in a world that is forever worshipping celebrities’ money and fame – that often leaves us feeling pretty hollow and entirely unfulfilled! Rather, all of us celebrate our extraordinary, ordinary lives. Happiness is available to us all when we ‘want what we have, not necessarily have what we want.’”…

Mercedes van Royen loved her granddad, or “Graddles”, as she called him, very much. Though she was only six years old when he took his own life, and doesn’t recall the finer details of the circumstances surrounding his death, she does think of his “cheekiness” often. “I don’t remember a whole lot about what he was like when he was totally happy,” the now-12-year-old says. “The depression was always there, but there was always something about him – this cheekiness, I guess. We’ve got these two pots either side of his gravestone and they say ‘gentle giant’, and that’s so true. He was quite a big man but he was a total softie.” You’re right in guessing this Timaru youngster is no ordinary tween. With a maturity well beyond her…

nici WICKES To kick off the year, we’re travelling around the world – from Mexico to Greece to Thailand and back home with Mum’s mini sponges! It’s all about fresh, vibrant food and because we’re in holiday mode, casual dining gets the big tick. Perfect platters! Genuine guacamole 1 avocado 1 garlic clove, grated Small handful coriander ½ tsp sea salt and pinch of pepper 2-3 tbsp fresh lime juice Water 1 Blend everything until smooth, adding water to thin to desired consistency. 2 Leave for 5 minutes, then taste for seasoning, adding more lime juice or salt as required. Smoked mussel Mexi platter MAKES 4-6 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp cumin seeds 1 cup fresh, frozen or canned corn kernels 200g smoked mussels (can use chilli or garlic…

When you’re heading to the races this summer, wear the right shoes. No stilettos or you’ll be sinking into the grass. Opt for a stylish wedge or a chunky heel so you can concentrate on being fabulous. Giddy up! • This off-the-shoulder French Connection dress is tailor-made for the races with its monochrome horse print. Simply pair with gold accessories to make it pop. • For headwear, I have used a headband from Seed Heritage for something different. DRESS $199.90 from FRENCH CONNECTION. HEADBAND $44.90 from SEED HERITAGE. BAG $44.90 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. EARRINGS $35.95 from DECJUBA. SHOES $149.99 from DUNE LONDON. • A ‘50s-inspired dress suits most body types and this one from Farmers, with its nipped-in waist and flared skirt, is perfect. • Playing off the…

Freshen up your salads with two Weekly dressing treasures, make your own rose geranium dusting powder and learn how to get that pink hydrangea to turn blue. Salad days! It’s time to make the most of all the delicious salad greens available in our gardens and shops. I can eat a bowl of simple green salad any day, but sometimes I get a little bored with the same old dressings. I did some research and found these two delightful old recipes from an edition of the Weekly dated December 8, 1932. NECTAR DRESSING This is a lovely, luxurious dressing which would go very well on a potato salad or just drizzled over some crisp, fresh lettuce. 3 tbsp cream cheese 2 tbsp honey 1½ tbsp lemon juice Rind of 1…

It sounds too good to be true – a real estate offering their services for free to tell you how much your house is worth. Is there a catch or is this an offer that’s just too good to pass up? Read the fine print! You’ve received an offer of a free property appraisal from a real estate agent – no strings attached. Should you accept? It is tempting to find out how much a real estate agent thinks you’d get for your property, even if you’re not thinking of selling. After all, it costs nothing, so what’s to lose? And most of us have little idea what we’d get for our property. My concern would be that the agent might try to lure you into selling with an overly…

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CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 You’ll be in a dreamlike daze this week. Gazing out the window or at your screen, you’ll tend to be easily distracted. But when you daydream, you have your best ideas, so don’t hold back. It’s also a delightful time because fabulous things are happening around you – friends getting married, others having babies. And, of course, wonderful things are happening to you. Just keep dreaming – it’s all coming true. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 Your finances are looking very healthy this week. There is money in the air, all you have to do is reach out and grasp it. If you hear about opportunities, make the effort and there will be absolutely no regrets. If you’re selling something, a little extra…

By the time you read this, it will be done... Christmas. Nobody can match my wife’s passion for it. Over the years, she has tried to keep it under control. This year, she swore not to start actively festivising until the first shop displayed its seasonal items. That didn’t help much, of course, as the retail beast knows no control when dollars are to be made, so it was July when we got our Christmas decorations out of storage and moved them inside. Her obsession makes some people feel better about their own. Not long after the baubles came inside, we had a birthday dinner. After staring at the huge collection of bins bursting with ornaments, my sister-in-law said she didn’t feel so bad about her own collection of tinsel.…

This week’s episode of the beloved British crime show is set to be absolutely fabulous. Julia Sawalha is guest starring as Dr Penny Henderson, and the team are on the hunt to find a killer after the leader of an archaeological dig is found buried alive following the discovery of a Saint’s bones in the village of Midsomer Cicely. A self-confessed Midsomer Murders fan, Julia says, “I always think I know who the murderer is but I have never once got it right. I think that’s extraordinary to keep that formula going for 18 series and as a viewer, not crack how they’re doing it. It just doesn’t become predictable.”…

He’s a father-of-two who lives in London and has a day job as a copywriter in an advertising agency. I like writing love stories because… ”It’s a great feeling helping two people (even fictional people) find each other, learn about and fall for each other. Maybe I’m a romantic at heart – you’d have to ask my wife.” I manage to fit writing into my busy life by… ”You can always find time; you just need to ditch non-essential distractions: social media, junk TV, sleep. Early morning is a great time to write – it’s quiet, the family is sleeping, no-one’s knocking on the door or calling my phone.” The best thing about being a novelist is… ”The act of creating something out of nothing, getting to The End and…

MEGAN MULLALLY The Will and Grace star has a gift for comedy, but this outfit was far from off the cuff. Megan wowed in an LBD with a difference – just look at those intricate embroidered sleeves! A pair of sparkling heels gave the look an added lift. SIENNA MILLER The colours were a little kooky, but we loved Sienna in this stripy extravaganza. Fringing added a little playfulness, while barely-there make-up let the dress take centre stage. SUZANNE SOMERS We hate to say this, but the fabulous Suzanne was bordering on mutton dressed as lamb here. The heavy eyeliner and mini-metallic dress with unflattering neckline were ageing on the star. LEA THOMPSON It was a lovely dress for the Back to the Future actress, but was it the best…

It’s a Merry Monaco Christmas! Prince Albert (58), Princess Charlene (38) and their two adorable twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella made quite the royal appearance at their palace last week, gathering to hand out gifts to the tiny principality’s children. Charlene looked suitably and elegantly festive, sporting a striking scarlet coat, while Albert donned a green Christmas tie emblazoned with Santas. It’s an annual tradition in Monaco for the royals to hand out presents to the very lucky invited children, and it seemed Charlene was in her element as she laughed and smiled with the gathered group of kids. However, there was a bit of an awkward moment when Gabriella, frightened by an oversized bunny, burst into tears – but brother Jacques was intrigued and was spotted cuddling the…

IN THE BUBBLE WITH PRESIDENT CLINTON His staffers call it being in “The Bubble”, the experience of travelling in President Clinton’s entourage. You ride in the President’s plane, drive in his armed convoy, sit at his table. You don’t so much as move, you glide. There’s no queuing for passport control, no checking in, no checking out – it all just happens behind the scenes. You go wherever and whenever Mr President goes. I got to ride in The Bubble on a Clinton Foundation trip round Africa. It was a gruelling schedule – eight African countries in eight days. Every day the same: wake up in a new country, get in the convoy, drive hours down dusty tracks and pot-holed paths into the middle of nowhere, visit a project –…

Magic radio host Mark Leishman says it’s about living in the now and finding a way to connect with your family – and ensuring it involves some fun! “If you have children, then keep on having fun with them. Keep doing the things you all enjoy and that bring you together as a family. Whether it’s sport, cooking, bush walks, travel, games... anything that keeps your team happy and connected. In our case, its music. We all love everything from musical theatre and jazz to rock ’n’ roll and contemporary music. Going to concerts as a family is our number-one favourite pastime! Our children range from 13 to 23 years, so there’s a wide range of music playing in the house, but they all appreciate the old stuff and are…

Poach the cherries in a syrup of equal parts sugar and water for 3-5 minutes, then drizzle the syrup over, if liked. CHOC CHERRY HAZELNUT TART SERVES 8 1 cup plain flour 100g butter, chilled, cubed 1/3 cup hazelnut meal 1 tbsp caster sugar 2 egg yolks 1-2 tbsp chilled water Whipped cream, to serve CHOCOLATE MOUSSE 1 tsp powdered gelatine 1 tbsp boiling water ¾ cup thickened cream 2 eggs, separated 300g milk chocolate, melted and cooled 1 cup fresh pitted cherries, plus extra to serve 1 In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, meal and sugar. Pulse until crumbs form. With the motor running, add the yolks and enough water to form a dough. Knead lightly and shape into a disc. Wrap in cling film and chill…

After a manic build-up to Christmas, why not take some time out to treat your body in readiness for a more relaxed summer holiday schedule? Close the bathroom door, line up your products, breath in the aromatics and let the pampering begin. Exhale! SMOOTH THE WAY The fastest way to soft, touchable skin is with an oil-based body scrub. For a deep exfoliation, step into the shower and before you turn it on, massage scoopfuls over your skin while it’s dry. If you’re particularly sensitive, wet your skin first and you’ll find it won’t be as abrasive. When you’re in need of a mood boost, reach for an aromatic variety, such as the uplifting Swisse Sea Salt Body Polish, $21.99 (1). It has a hit of lemon myrtle essential oil…

Like many of us, you might have resolved that 2017 is your year to be mentally and physically healthier, but where to start? Why not consider taking on board some of our easy suggestions. Make a fresh start! 1 COOK MORE OFTEN WITH COCONUT OIL. It contains fatty acids called medium chain triglycerides that have health benefits, including improving good cholesterol levels and reducing hunger. 2 EAT AT LEAST TWO SERVINGS OF VEGETABLES WITH EVERY MEAL. Try spinach and mushrooms with your scrambled eggs for breakfast, lettuce and tomato with your chicken sandwich at lunchtime, and broccoli and beans with your chops for dinner. Even if you are having toast for breakfast, have a side plate of carrots and cauliflower. Weird, yes, but really good for you. 3 HUG SOMEBODY…

This project allows you to crochet any number of chain links and join them together to make a key chain that is light but bulky, so you won’t lose it. Chains are so versatile that if you get carried away crocheting the links, you’re bound to come up with a use for them. 1 Chain 55 stitches to begin. 2 Make sure your work isn’t twisted, then close it into a ring with a double (single) crochet stitch. Continue crocheting 1 dc (sc) into each stitch. 3 At the round’s start point, move seamlessly to the next round in a spiral. 4 Crochet five rounds in total for one link. 5 Cut the yarn, leaving a 30cm yarn end for the sewing. Fold the work in half with the right…

Relating to Kerre I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading Kerre McIvor’s weekly column. We are of a similar age and I can relate to her view on things so well. She is so down-to-earth and honest on her outlook on life. I have to agree with her about the importance of books from a young age (21.11.16) and I can’t wait to share the excitement in her column when her grandchild arrives. Pebbles, Taranaki $100 WINNING LETTER Key to his success Thank you for a beautiful article about our former prime minister John Key and his gorgeous wife Bronagh (19.12.16). I have been a massive fan of John and was gobsmacked by his shock resignation. What massive shoes to fill. Our country is the envy…

Who says men can’t write love stories? Okay, they mostly don’t – they seem to stick to genres such as crime and fantasy – but every now and then a sensitive guy comes along and pens a romantic novel that really gets inside the heads of its male and female characters. Author Andy Jones has that knack. There have been traumatic endings to Henry and Zoe’s relationships with other people. I’m not going to give away what happens because even though it all takes place at the start of the book, I reckon it would be too much of a spoiler. Suffice to say, they’re both pretty messed up and unhappy. Henry has run away from his life and is living in London with no real plans for his future.…