Innholdsfortegnelse for 1704 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

‘If you hide away and become a hermit, that’s when you go crazy’ With a stellar contacts book and ready access to some of the planet’s biggest celebrities, Graham Norton could easily be – how to put this politely – a right old A-list name-dropper. But the chat-show host is far too witty and self-deprecating for that. “One evening, I was air kissing Anne Hathaway in the studio at 8.45pm,” he says. “By 10.30pm, I was at home on my hands and knees trying to get dog diarrhoea out of the floorboards with a knife.” What is so appealing about the presenter is that he doesn’t take himself – or the celebrities who sit opposite him on the sofa – too seriously. This is perhaps why the show, which pulls…

On Tuesday, the 21st of December, 1915, Barbara Joan Chapman (née Hadley) was born in Auckland. On that same day 101 years ago, the great polar explorer Ernest Shackleton ordered a second march to Paulet Island off the main coast of Antarctica. And on the other side of the world, the Great War was underway with French and German forces making their final battle for supremacy on the western front. More than a century on from that day in history, Barbara celebrated her 101st birthday at the Radius Peppertree Care Centre in Palmerston North. The centenarian has outlived all seven of her siblings and several of her descendants. “Thank you so much,” a spry Barbara told the crowd spanning five generations at her 101st birthday party the week before Christmas.…

1 Mellow yellow If wearing an entire yellow ensemble is not for you, try adding bright accessories instead. From a bucket-style bag from Number One Shoes, to a flowery Lovisa necklace or these sporty flats from Ziera, it’s time to embrace this happy hue. 2 Belt up Western style The western trend has been slowly building up steam but rocking out a whole cowgirl ensemble is not what you do. Try adding a simple black belt with some western-style metal trims to add flair to your look. 3 Get down with the midi This season is all about the midi length. Whether you pick up a pleated skirt, such as this design from Max, or go for the Country Road wrap skirt – or something boho from EziBuy, there’s a…

Hearing that you should expect something in the post is sure to spark a bit of excitement, but a long wait for your parcel to arrive will quell that! What happens if it never arrives? Your Christmas present couriered to you by your parents in another town never arrived. It needed to be signed for on arrival. Does the courier company have to compensate you for this? If the courier company has lost your parcel, it is obligated to compensate you. Most couriers accept a limited liability of up to $1500. Unless your parents are ridiculously generous, that should cover it! But the courier firm will want to establish that your parents addressed the parcel correctly and that it wasn’t stolen after being rightly delivered. Your parents should have a…

Mike’s a favourite I was thrilled to read about my favourite news presenter Mike McRoberts (02.01.17). It was good to find out more about his career and family. He’s a busy man with a hectic schedule, yet he always has that big smile on his face. He looks fabulous at 50 and thanks to his daily runs, he is looking toned and fit. It’s always a pleasure seeing him reporting about events from all over the world. He is a good role model and a well loved journalist who makes us Kiwis proud. F L Arsi, Oamaru $100 WINNING LETTER Keeping it real I’m hooked! I bought your magazine early in the new year and loved every page of it. The whole magazine was inspiring and a fantastic read. I…

She was born in Dublin and her father was a leading Irish politician. Cecelia used to be in a pop band that took part in the Eurovision Song Contest. When she was only 21, she had a huge worldwide bestseller, P.S. I Love You, which was made into a movie. On her writing rituals… “I light a Jo Malone candle as it gives a nice atmosphere and I write longhand. I love physically writing, as it feels more creative and the ideas flow much better.” On how she got started... “I sat down and started writing a story that had completely taken over my head and, with encouragement from my mum, decided to go for it and send it to an agent. That story was P.S. I Love You and…

After catching glimpses of the bright blue sky while sitting behind a desk in the office, there’s nothing quite like that feeling of taking your shoes off and sinking into the sand for the first time on a day off. Last weekend, the weather played ball and I hopped off to stunning Hot Water Beach in the Coromandel for a little getaway. As I fell off to sleep listening to waves crash on the nearby beach, I was reminded why it’s so great to get out of the bustling city once in a while. Then, perched above the beach, I watched two friends get married – they made the most beautiful bride and groom, it makes me emotional just remembering it! It’s the first of three weddings I’ll be going…

He didn’t get to spend Christmas with his girlfriend, so lovestruck Prince Harry whisked Meghan Markle off to Norway over New Year to see the Northern Lights – and now he’s planning two more romantic getaways. The pair had their first holiday together in Tromso, on the Norwegian fjords, where they enjoyed the spectacle of the Aurora Borealis, as well as going whale watching. An insider says Harry wanted to make the trip something Meghan would never forget. “He wanted to make it as romantic and special as possible.” The couple enjoyed Norway so much, Harry (32) wants to return there with Meghan for a skiing break next month, says a royal source. And they’ve got another trip together planned – Meghan will join him when he goes to Jamaica…

When Donna Favel was a young girl, she’d pause on her walk to school and wait underneath Ashburton’s famed clock tower for her sweetheart, David, so they could walk the rest of the way together. Eventually, the couple married right next to it. And 17 years later, the tower that stands in the heart of Ashburton and holds a special place in Donna’s heart, is now at the epicentre of her world – as she’s just become her beloved town’s first-ever female mayor! “It’s funny – the centrepiece of our town is also the centrepiece of our marriage and relationship!” laughs Mayor Favel (52), a former two-time councillor, who has just taken up the mantle of mayoralty. But that’s not the only role Donna holds in the Canterbury town –…

Heat doesn’t need to wreak havoc on your hair this summer. These products will allow you to enjoy frizz-free days without a limp, lifeless lock in sight. JUST ADD MOISTURE The key to avoiding frizz is ensuring your tresses are well-hydrated. Hair becomes unruly when the follicle is dry, causing it to absorb moisture from humid air. Lay the foundations for a good hair day by lathering up with a hydrating, humidity-defying shampoo and conditioner. Treat your mane to a weekly moisture masque and reap the results of more manageable hair. TRY THESE: Sunsilk Soft & Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner, $8.17 each (1), are infused with argan and almond oils to lock in that all-important moisture. If your hair is fine, you may find that intense moisturising masques leave your…

I have always loved good old-fashioned home remedies because a) they save a trip to the chemist and b) they’re just so simple. Cures used to be passed down from generation to generation as a kind of oral history and I have collected a few. So if someone in your family is ailing this summer, read on. A really easy way to avoid getting sunburnt is to cover up with a big, long-sleeved cotton shirt. That way, you aren’t relying on your sunscreen application alone to keep your skin protected. In my experience, I always miss a spot and that’s when sunburn occurs. If you do end up getting burnt, try one of these fabulous fixes I have gathered over the years. ALOE VERA • I keep an aloe vera…

I was recently asked why I had never written about sweet corn or bougainvillea. No, there was no particular connection between the two, other than the fact they had been omitted from my column since, well, forever. The reason is, I don’t like them, and that’s what I told her. I hope I’m not the only person who dislikes certain plants. Surely not. It’s possible, however, that my list is longer than most since, to be fair, it would have to include virtually everything variagated and most things yellow. I’m not sure how it compares with other people’s lists, but this is it, and it contains a number of things that have recently been culled from our garden. Butia capitat At our place, they’re called Butia de-capitata because we’ve recently…

SANDY SITUATION At a beautiful Norfolk Island bay, my granddaughter Jamie (4) was happily sitting in the water. We were joined by a bus of elderly people who sat nearby having their lunch. Suddenly, a rogue wave knocked Jamie under. She came up spluttering and yelled, “Nana, I’ve got sand in my fanny!” All of the elderly people just cracked up laughing. A Hoyle, Rotorua JUST HUSBANDS My husband came home unexpectedly and asked suspiciously, “Who you wearing that beaut perfume for? You didn’t know I’d be home!” I wasn’t wearing any scent, but realised that a spaghetti sauce I was making was the source of this “beaut perfume”. You know what they say about the way to a man’s heart. Baymer, Poverty Bay, June 10, 1974 NIGHT VISION I…

‘It all comes down to being bold and daring to make mistakes’ It’s only natural when you’ve had a splendid holiday to try to figure out how you can make that lifestyle permanent. Ever since Tom and I fell in love with the Hokianga and bought a place there, I’ve been trying to come up with a plan that’ll let us have our cake and eat it too. We don’t want to retire, so the last 18 months has seen us tossing ideas around trying to come up with the perfect solution. We wouldn’t be the first empty nesters to throw caution to the wind, give up their old lives and attempt to establish new ones. It all comes down to being bold and daring to make mistakes. But at…

LA LA LAND RATING M It’s captivated audiences across the world and this week, the original musical scooped up a record-breaking seven Golden Globes. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, who dazzled in Crazy, Stupid Love, are back together for more movie magic. The story follows Mia (Emma), an aspiring actress in Los Angeles serving lattes to movie stars in between auditions. This masterpiece of a film hits all the right notes with the perfect balance of singing and acting. Even if you’re not a fan of musicals, this movie is not to be missed! Ellen Mackenzie JACKIE RATING M Believe the hype! Natalie Portman is absolutely incredible as Jackie Kennedy, nailing the first lady’s voice and mannerisms in this intimate biopic, which focuses on the days after her husband JFK’s…

Urzila Carlson is a top comedian and the author of a memoir – Rolling with the Punchlines (Allen & Unwin, RRP $32.99). My favourite ever book is… Kringe in ’n Bos, which means Circles in a Forest. It’s written by Dalene Matthee, arguably one of the best known novelists amongst Afrikaans people. The book is about elephants in the Knysna forest and her writing is so descriptive and beautiful, you can smell the rotting ferns under the trees and feel the cold winter air in your nostrils. My book of the moment is… I’m still reading my own book. I’ve finally got a proper copy that’s not just A3 sheets on my dining room table. It’s tidy and pretty. Also, I’ve been on tour and working every night, so I…

The BAFTA tea party is a social must on the Los Angeles awards season calendar, bringing out veteran stars such as Jane Seymour (65), as well as awards darlings Amy Adams (42), Emma Stone (28) and Ryan Gosling (36). And Claire Foy (32), star of The Crown, who is a newcomer to the parties and ceremonies, admitted she was looking forward to the “tea, scones and finger sandwiches” at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. The night before her Golden Globe win for best actress in a TV drama, Claire worked the carpet like a pro sharing a laugh with co-star John Lithgow (71). “My work is usually not nominated for anything, so it’s been a complete whirlwind,” she says.…

Emma Thompson is looking amazing! The legendary British actress has publicly lauded her personal trainer Louise Parker (40) – who also happens to train Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge – after embarking on what she calls an “anti-diet diet” and dropping two dress sizes in less than two months. Having previously described her rear end as a “great big zonking bottom”, Emma (57) is thrilled with the new, healthier her and says she did it while enjoying three meals a day and the occasional glass of wine. Whatever you’re doing, Emma, it’s working. Keep it up!…

‘I just did what every Kiwi would do, you know. We’re athletes, not machines’ For an elite sportsperson, falling over would usually be the last way they would want to be remembered. Kiwi middle distance runner Nikki Hamblin went to last year’s Rio Olympic Games with the same dream as any other competitor – to stand on the podium, medal in hand, and to hear the national anthem ring out. She didn’t quite make it to the dais, but the Cambridge sportswoman came away from her first Olympics as a global superstar and a symbol of fair play, sportsmanship and friendship. The world was charmed when Nikki (28) and American runner Abbey D’Agostino (24) displayed incredible kindness after a fall that saw the pair sprawled on the track. They…

Cool down this summer with homemade frozen treats – ice cream that doesn’t need a churn, juicy homemade ice blocks, Mum’s crazy frozen “watermelon” and more. Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Pineapple & vanilla crush ½ fresh pineapple, juiced (or 250ml juice) 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup water ¼ cup sugar syrup 1 Blend all ingredients and fill ice-block moulds. 2 Freeze for at least 6 hours. For choc tops, melt some chocolate over a double boiler (or in the microwave) and dip or brush the chocolate onto the frozen ice blocks. Blackberries & cream MAKES 6-8 1 cup blackberries, some chopped and squashed 1 cup cream, lightly whipped 1 tbsp plain yoghurt ¼ cup sugar syrup, cooled 1 Mix all the ingredients…

While the sun is shining, you can too by adding one of the boldest hues on the colour spectrum to your wardrobe. From lemon sorbet to bold canary, choose a shade that makes you smile. SWEET LEMON • This fabulous French Connection skirt is 100% on theme this week and is a flattering style for any body type. • Paired with a knit tee from Augustine and coordinated yellow accessories, this is an ensemble that pops! TOP $159 from AUGUSTINE. SKIRT $159.90 from FRENCH CONNECTION. EARRINGS $17.99 from LOVISA. BANGLES $17.90 (FOR SET) and BAG $54.90 both from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. SHOES $79.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. FUNKY CANARY • All the items in this ensemble are on my must-buy list, from the fabulous Ketz-ke pants to the Aztec…

Want to give your skin a lovely summery glow like our model Tracey’s? Don’t risk the health of your skin in the process. Blair James, founder of the ubersuccessful tanning brand Bondi Sands, shares these tips for achieving a very believable tan, without the rays… Exfoliate first. “Self-tanning products will grab to any areas of dry skin, resulting in blotchy patches and your tan flaking off in the coming days,” warns Blair. Less is more. “Always use a tanning mitt and start with a small amount of tanning product – no more than the size of a 20 cent piece,” advises Blair. “You can always add more as needed.” Nail your technique. Blair recommends you “gently apply in a smooth circular motion for tanning lotions and a long fluid motion…

Cut down on waste with these environmentally friendly (no-sew!) reusable snack bags. Perfect for school lunch boxes and for taking a morning or afternoon treat to the office. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Fabric • Iron-on interfacing • Iron-on hemming tape (or use strips of interfacing) • Sharp scissors • Iron and ironing board • Velcro dots 1 For the outside of the bag, cut out a piece of fabric (about 20cm x 25cm) and a piece of interfacing that is a few millimetres smaller on all sides. Iron the interfacing to the back of the fabric. 2 Cut the edges off the fabric all the way around just inside the edge of the interfacing (this will prevent fraying). Peel the paper off the interfacing. 3 For the inside of the bag, cut another piece of…

GETTING THERE: New Caledonia’s international airline, Aircalin, operates three flights per week from Auckland to Noumea. For reservations, call 0508 247 225 or visit aircalin.com . HOW TO GET ABOUT: Arc en Ciel Bourail has shuttles to the Sheraton in Bourail. Recommended private guides in Bourail are Frank and Ludmilla Asan, call 687 724 090. For glass-bottom boat tours, email Poe Kite School on contact@ poekiteschool.com . FOOD: Lunch is the main meal and usually consists of three courses. For organic, unforgettable meals, chef Christophe holds outdoor French cooking classes just outside Noumea. Visit lezardhome.com . The Reef at the Sheraton, Bourail has a superb buffet. La Table du Banian is at La Foa, Gand Terre. Phone 687 45…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Get the team on board. You cannot do it all on your own. Well, yes you can, but why make it hard on yourself? Everyone has said they will help, so take them at their word. Give them a time, date and place and they will turn up. This will free up a space for you to spend with the family, or hang out with someone special, perhaps from overseas or out of town. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 There will be blood, sweat and tears, but it will be worth it. This is a week where you shoot past whatever barrier is in your way – be it painful or emotional. Not only will you push the boundaries, but you’ll smash and…

‘He taught all of us around him a great deal, mainly that life’s for living’ A little over a year ago, I put out a book about a road trip I’d recently taken with an old friend who had terminal cancer. We’d been pals since we started our newspaper careers together long ago and far away in Invercargill. We’d long since moved on into the rest of our lives. But we never lost touch and those early few years, working and flatting and learning about life together, bound us so closely that we took our friendship for granted in a good way, though we saw each other just now and then as the years raced past. It was only when I moved to Wellington a few years ago that we…

This is a novel that is so implausible that it could easily have been the silliest thing ever, but somehow author Cecelia Ahern pulls off her mad idea. A love story and a fantasy, it’s about the grim truths of reality television and what happens when you don’t fit what we think of as normal. Most of all, Lyrebird is the story of a woman with an extraordinary talent. A documentary crew is filming in a remote part of Ireland when they find Laura Button, living in a small cottage in the middle of a forest. She has been hidden away her whole life and every person who ever knew she existed is now dead. This mystery woman is beautiful, with white hair and green eyes, but what catches the…

Kevin Costner (61) knew just what his fans wanted as he paused to sign a few autographs before appearing on US late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live. The JFK star has been creating a lot of buzz this awards season for his role as NASA head honcho Al Harrison in the biographical film Hidden Figures. It follows three African-American women who were unsung heroes during the space race. That’s snowbiz! Not even James Bond can avoid a spell of wintry snow. Daniel Craig (48) was bundled up walking to the New York Theatre Workshop to play the role of Iago in Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello.…

Princesses play sports too! Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark (44) was happy to pull on some activewear – and a blindfold – for a game of handball in Copenhagen last week. Mary’s casual attire was in aid of her charity Antibulli, which aims to promote team spirit and wellbeing in children. Handball is incredibly popular in Denmark, with the Olympic sport originating in the Scandinavian country. Cate braves the cold Cate, you’re definitely not in Australia any more. The actress rugged up against the harsh New York winter as she took a stroll with her youngest son Ignatius (8). Cate (47) is in the Big Apple making her Broadway debut for the Sydney Theatre Company in their play The Present, which has been well received by critics.…

Smart, beautiful, ambitious – even without her movie star husband George, Amal Clooney has it all. But could she be expecting something more in the near future? Attending a screening of the documentary The White Helmets with 55-year-old George, human rights lawyer Amal (38) turned heads in a beautiful and loose-fitting floral frock – and some onlookers were quick to point out an apparent baby bump. While it’s entirely possible she just had a decent lunch or she didn’t worry about maintaining her usually flat stomach over the holiday season, or it is simply the shape of her dress, rumours continue to swirl about a pregnancy. A newspaper in her native Lebanon, The Daily Star, has reported she is actually expecting twins, citing a source close to Amal’s Beirut family.…