Innholdsfortegnelse for 1702 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Happy New Year! My dream for you is that you’re reading this issue of the Weekly outdoors, with your feet up, a cold drink in hand and that wonderful summer holiday feeling of not being entirely sure what day of the week it is. If, however , given the realities of our restless weather, you’re inside dodging the rain or reading this quickly during your lunch break from work, I hope it finds you well and gives you a moment of escapism. We’re certainly celebrating escaping and closing the book on 2016 – it’s been quite some time since a year has been so universally disliked. This week, we say a sad goodbye to two icons – George Michael and Carrie Fisher – cruelly taken fr om us much too…

‘I will always be Princess Leia’ The cinnamon-bun hair. The gold bikini. The girl-next-door smile. From the moment Carrie Fisher burst on to the scene in the groundbreaking Star Wars, her life would never be the same. But now the world is in mourning for the actress, who passed away on December 27, aged 60, following a “massive” heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles. Her daughter Billie Lourd (24) told of her mother’s passing in a statement, saying it is with “very deep sadness” that she confirms her “beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8.55 this morning”. Carrie, who appeared in five Star Wars films as Princess Leia, was travelling back from the UK – where she’d been promoting her new autobiography The Princess Diarist…

She’s an actress, American, older, divorced and a commoner. On the face of it, the cards are stacked against Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s relationship. But historic royal dates show these odds can be overcome, if Meghan guards her public profile closely. The tradition of the prince and the showgirl is a long one. Nearly 150 years ago, actress Lillie Langtry became mistress to the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII. Skip forward four generations and Harry’s father, Prince Charles, dated Susan George, of Straw Dogs fame. Charles’ aunt, Princess Margaret, advised him to woo girls in private to have any chance at love, but he had a habit of inviting girls to public polo matches. As a result, he complained, “I’ve only got to look at someone and the…

There’s nothing better than the great Kiwi summer! Hopefully, you’re reading this issue of New Zealand Woman’s Weekly on a beach somewhere in our gorgeous country, preferably with a cold beverage in hand. In the spirit of the season, we asked some of our favourite faces to reveal their secrets to having a heart-warming summer. Simon Barnett MORE FM RADIO PRESENTER Favourite summer tipple? There is nothing nicer than cooking on the barbecue in the warmth of the summer sun, having my family around me laughing and chatting about life, and having a glass of red wine, preferably a Central Otago pinot. My choice would be Sam Neill’s Two Paddocks – the guy was good in Jurassic Park, but is insanely good at making red wine! Favourite summer food? Patagonia…

‘I couldn’t miss what was staring me in the face. He was completely gorgeous’ He dumped me by text, which was interesting, as the last time a man broke up with me smart phones hadn’t been invented. I reacted the only sensible way. Drank half a bottle of wine, cried a lot and destroyed everything in the house that belonged to him, which wasn’t much. Then I stared out the window and wondered how the sun dared to shine and the sky had the nerve to look so blue. For several days afterwards, I existed entirely on the C-foods – chardonnay, cheese, chocolate, coffee, cake. “All men are b******s,” said at least three of my friends, and I really hoped not because I hated the idea of never being loved…

With the summer heat about to hit fever pitch, it’s time to update your wardrobe. Shorts make a chic alternative to a shorter skirt, so no matter where you’re heading, I have you covered. Get shorty! • Throwing on an all-white ensemble is one of my favourite style go-tos. Here I have this wonderful wrap shirt from Witchery matched with a simple stretch short from Country Road. • Maximise wow factor with soft-gold accessories. TOP $159.90 from WITCHERY. SHORTS $89.90 from COUNTRY ROAD. BAG $49.90, EARRINGS $12.90 and NECKLACE $19.90 all from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. WORK WEAR • Switch your usual pencil skirt for some office-appropriate shorts. This sateen pair from Jacqui-E is a great option. • The floral jacket and coloured top add warmth without overcomplicating things. •…

It seems every few weeks there is more research released into the health benefits of low-dose aspirin. Should you take it every day? Your daily dose! It is – according to some medical experts – a magic pill. Originally developed to treat pain, fever and inflammation, aspirin has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks and some types of strokes. And research suggests it may also be able to cut your chances of getting other major health conditions such as diabetes, dementia and certain cancers. But if aspirin is so wonderful, then why aren’t we all taking it every day? Many GPs do prescribe daily low-dose aspirin for patients with a history of heart problems or a raised risk of having a heart attack. But aspirin increases the…

Give your old vases new life – it’s as simple as a coat of paint! They’ll be the perfect vessels for displaying summer blooms from your garden. Change your stripes! You will need Newspaperforaclean workspace) Old vases Rubber bands (wide ones are best) Spray paint Scissors 1 Make sure your vases are clean and dry. Stretch the rubber bands over the vases, varying the angle and distance between each rubber band and overlapping them in places. 2 Make sure that every rubber band sits flat on the vase. If they are twisted around, you won’t end up with sharp, clear lines once you have spray painted over them. 3 Apply two light coats of spray paint, allowing it to dry between coats as per the instructions on the canister.…

Keys to love I loved your cover story “Love comes first” about John Key and his wife Bronagh (19.12.16). It was the highlight of my week reading about their love story and dedication to each other. To be prime minister is one of the toughest jobs you can have and John gave his all. His success can be clearly credited to his wife and children, who supported him. I wish him and his family all the best and may they always remain close. Z Green, Christchurch $100 WINNING LETTER The personal touch I’ve been buying the Weekly for 57 years and bought my first copy with my first pay packet in 1959, when I was 10 years old. The magazine has always been part of my life and I remember…

Summer holidays mean time at last to relax in a shady spot with a really great book. Nicky Pellegrino highlights some of her favourites and gives you the lowdown on why they’re worth reading. READ THIS TO… Celebrate a colourful life At an age when many think about slowing down, the fab Peta Mathias decided to change her life in dramatic fashion. Her latest book, Never Put All Your Eggs in One Bastard (Penguin Random House, RRP $40), is partly about the adventure of buying and restoring a ruined house in southern France. But Peta also explains how she came to be the intrepid older woman she is today, taking us back to her early life, falling in and out of love, misbehaving, getting into tricky situations and cooking too,…

‘My inspiration always comes from other people – watching other people, enjoying other people’ We’ve been watching her on screen for 50 years, but only now can Dame Helen Mirren claim she’s done it all as an actress. Having played everything from sex symbols to royalty, the 71-year-old star has now transcended this world to play the one thing she’s been seeing a little too much of lately: death. Helen’s version of death is not nearly as bleak as you might expect – she joins an impressive ensemble cast for the thought-provoking film Collateral Beauty. The British dame of the silver screen is in good company with Will Smith starring as a man facing personal loss, and Kate Winslet, Keira Knightley and Edward Norton among those he looks to for…

‘I don’t need the approval of people who don’t approve of me’ Superstar, idol, trailblazer – and a truly great man. George Michael was many things to many people. But it’s only now, in the weeks following his shock passing on Christmas Day, that friends and benefactors of the Faith singer have come forward to share the George they knew. The performer was found dead in bed on Christmas morning by his partner Fadi Fawaz and, according to his manager Michael Lippman, had passed away from heart failure at the age of 53. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” said the singer’s publicist. While George will always be remembered for Wham!…

‘She wanted to be sure he was remembered as a great president’ It was only a week after her husband US President John F. Kennedy was shot in the head as she sat beside him that Jackie Kennedy summoned journalist Theodore H. White to the family’s holiday home on Cape Cod. Despite still being in shock, the grieving widow sat down with the Life magazine writer, who she considered a friend, and talked about JFK’s 1000 days in the White House. During the interview, the former first lady told Theodore that while she wanted to pay tribute to her husband, all she could think about was how he had been a big fan of the Broadway musical Camelot, about the mythical kingdom ruled by King Arthur and his Knights of…

She’s perhaps best known for her role in Mike Leigh’s 1996 drama Secrets & Lies, and for playing Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope in the TV series Vera, but in this candid conversation, we learn a great deal more about the actress. Brenda Blethyn takes us right back to her childhood, as well as sharing the time her husband proposed on Skype! What is your earliest memory? I must have been about three and I was standing on the road we lived on in Ramsgate. I was wearing leggings with buttons down the side – they went right down under my shoes. I remember trying to count my buttons and my mum was chatting to a neighbour nearby, telling me to stand up straight. What sort of child were you?…

‘I begged for an X-ray. But they refused to do it – they didn’t think it was necessary’ It was clear to Bianca Wilson that there was something very wrong with her baby girl. Every night was an exercise in pure exhaustion as newborn Jodeci screamed in pain – Bianca resorting to crashing on the sofa, cradling her daughter in an upright position, in order to calm her enough to sleep. Jodeci’s stomach was huge – “it was like a wide band that ran all around her” – her hair was patchy and growing in clumps, and she had an oversized tongue. Most worrying of all, Jodeci had developed breasts. Bianca – a 41-year-old Napier mum who works in security – recalls taking Jodeci (now 8) to doctor after doctor,…

nici WICKES It’s time for nature’s lollies – berries! Red currants, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries and more. It’s easy to forget that berries pair spectacularly well with meats as well as sweets, so this week’s recipes celebrate their versatility. Take your pick! Keep the sliced fennel submerged in cold water spiked with lemon juice to prevent it from browning. Maple pork baby back ribs with raspberry & fennel salad Sticky ribs call for something fresh and light to accompany them, and this salad of fennel and raspberries is perfect. MAKES 2 400-500g baby back pork ribs 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp sea salt Pinch white pepper 1 tbsp good-quality olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp…

Sure, hot sunny days are stunning, but they can cause a make-up meltdown that’s far from pretty! Luckily, there are some clever ways to help you save face when the heat is on. Get heatproof! LOCKDOWN PRIMER For a fresh and flawless all-day look, start with a primer. It creates an even canvas for your foundation to adhere to, helping it stay put. “Always apply your primer on top of your moisturiser and allow it to sit on your skin for a minute or two before buffing on foundation,” suggests Revlon Make-up Director Melanie Burnicle. TRY: 1 Worn alone or under foundation, Cane+Austin Prime & Protect Mattifying Primer, SPF50, $68, will also ensure your face has excellent broad-spectrum sun protection. 2 A green tint in Dermalogica Redness Relief Primer SPF20,…

BLOOMS GALORE Two-and-a-half years ago, I had a hip replacement, and I recently had my other hip operated on. A dear friend visited me in hospital the first time and gifted me a cerise-coloured cyclamen. On my return home from this second operation, there was my cyclamen in all its glory with 50 blooms looking magnificent. How delighted I was! Rosebud, Manurewa MUSTA MIST HIM! Shortly after one of our musterers had departed on his horse, Sal, to muster sheep, a heavy fog came down. On his return, he was asked, “Was the fog heavy out on the hill, Joe?” His reply, “Yes, it was so heavy, I had to squeeze my knees together to find out whether Sal was still there.” Bid, Mossburn, February 22, 1965 YOUR SLIP IS…

‘Facebook interfered and made me dissatisfied throughout 2016’ Happy New Year! I hope it’s a fabulous one for you and the people you love. And I hope this past year was a good one for you too. Mine could have been perfectly acceptable as years go. Nothing to get excited about but nonetheless, pleasant. Except that Facebook interfered and made me dissatisfied throughout 2016. Facebook is a very useful tool. I know social media gets a bad rap – and deservedly so when people use it to bully or intimidate others – but I love being able to stay in touch with friends and family through Facey. Being able to chat to people on the other side of the world online in real time – for no cost at all…

As a spokesperson for cosmetics giant L’Oréal and a regular on the red carpet, Dame Helen is used to stepping out with a full face of make-up. But if the Brit had her way, she says she’d prefer it wasn’t the norm – which is why she rejoiced in being part of the 2017 Pirelli Calendar that called for its stars to go make-up free. Joining the likes of Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz and Uma Thurman for the project, Helen says it was a joy to ditch the slap and be how she most often sees herself. “In my job, I work with great make-up artists and I get to wear Victoria Beckham dresses, but in my other life, I get on the Tube and bus, and go to the…

If you compare photos, it’s obvious that Natalie Portman doesn’t look all that much like Jackie Kennedy. Even the Star Wars star doesn’t think there are many similarities. “I don’t necessarily look at myself and go, ‘I look like her,’” says Natalie. Yet her portrayal of the former US first lady in the new movie Jackie is so spot on that the accolades are already rolling in. Natalie’s performance – which has earned her a Golden Globe nomination and is tipped for an Oscar nod – is stunning, say reviewers, who have also called it “astonishing”, “mesmerising” and a “tour de force”. Those pronouncements have come as a huge relief to Natalie, who admits she had her doubts about playing one of the most recognisable political wives of all time.…

‘They said, “We’ve found them. You have three sisters”... I was quite emotional’ At the end of World War II, an 18-year-old Tera Tuhakaraina stood on the beach in Aitutaki, Cook Islands, tearfully waving her love goodbye. After a year-long romance with visiting American soldier Nick Marconi, the troops were suddenly shipped back to the US after the war. She would never see him again. It was then, standing on the beach, that it dawned on Tera she might be pregnant. “Yes, I’m a war baby,” laughs 71-year-old Maria Akuhata, the daughter that came to be from Tera and Nick’s relationship. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, the threat of Japanese invasion in the South Pacific saw some two million US troops sent Down Under, setting up bases…

 “ Most people can manage to hold their breath under water for two to four minutes. But as a freediver, I’ve managed seven minutes, 45 seconds, which is the fourth longest time in the world for my discipline. ‘I have blacked out – it’s part of the nature of pushing your limits’ I started off as a scuba diver, which I began after training as an architect at university. Then about 12 years ago, my scuba buddy and I did a course through a Wellington dive shop and I was hooked. I was breaking records – they weren’t so tough then – and basically fell in love with the sport. I’d been a competitive swimmer at regional level between the ages of about nine and 14. The training was pretty…

Put together a natural summer first aid kit, make a lovely loaf of brown bread and some DIY glue. Home remedies! THE HERBAL FIRST AID KIT Everyone knows it’s a good idea to have a first aid kit on hand with sticking plasters, painkillers and antiseptic cream, but it is also good to use some healing herbs in your first aid. ALOE VERA GEL: Cooling and healing, aloe vera soothes the inflammation of sunburn and common kitchen scalds and burns. ARNICA GEL OR CREAM: Arnica flowers have anti-inflammatory and circulation-stimulating properties – the gel or cream is excellent for sore muscles, sprains, strains and bruises. Do not apply arnica to broken skin. CHAMOMILE TEA BAGS: Chamomile makes a tasty tea. Gentle enough for children, chamomile has mild sedative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory…

New Year is exactly the right time for tinkering around the garden doing small, creatively satisfying jobs. The mad rush of Christmas is over and if you’re lucky, it’s far too hot to do anything serious such as digging a new garden bed or weed-eating around the lawn. Give yourself a break... Potter around! I’m extremely good at pottering, especially if what I’m pottering with doesn’t take too long. Being a Person of Extraordinarily Short Attention Span, I’ve become an expert in the “quick fix/ clever tricks department”, and gratifyingly, visitors to our garden often comment on features that I’ve thrown together in half an hour, often without spending a cent or even leaving the property. It’s often about finding an object or collection of objects that can be put…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 If you want to escape to the beaches or the mountains, then do it. Don’t just talk about or look at the brochures and think that you might like to do that one day. Do it now. It is not expensive to take a couple of days away with all the fabulous travel deals and things like Airbnb. You are successful, you are moving forward in your career and you are achieving major steps in life. Reward yourself. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 You’re owed an apology, but this may be one of those times you simply walk away. This person does not have an ounce of empathy and has no idea what trouble they have caused. A lover wants you to open…

‘Men feel less manly pulling a vacuum up the hall’ I hate housework. There, I’ve said it, though I can’t claim I feel much better for having got that off my manly chest. Speaking of which, I’m sad to report that it is indeed the manly chest which heaves most grievously at the thought of housework, rather than the female one. But you probably already knew that. And if you didn’t, there’s been some new research done into men and their efforts to keep their houses clean, and the results don’t make us look very good, though we should be used to that by now too. This research was done among unemployed men who you’d figure might have the time for tidying up around the home. But they don’t. They…

We’re sorry, but this bizarre pink and purple outfit makes Goldie look like she’s after a part in the next Austin Powers movie. Unless you’re eight, those two colours just should not be paired together – particularly not with too-long boot-cut pants, a long tank and that odd wrap. Now we can’t say this frock was Goldie’s best choice, but as things go, it was far from bad! The asymmetrical hemline makes the dress look a little dated and we’re not massive fans of the chain-like straps. Still, she’s 71 years old and how good does she look? Ka-pow, Kate! This gorgeous floral frock was a true knockout at the première of Kung Fu Panda 3, with the delicate pattern, stunning keyhole neckline and gentle train combining to create an…