Innholdsfortegnelse for 1706 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

The Duchess of Cambridge often has us green with envy and last week was no exception when she stepped out in yet another show-stopping outfit for a visit to the East Anglia Children’s Hospice. But while Kate wowed onlookers with her wardrobe, more impressive was her compassion as she chatted to a family who have benefited from the hospice’s services. The Cork family were chosen to present flowers to the duchess and moved her close to tears when they told of their five-year-old son Finnbar, who passed away last year from an inoperable brain tumour. “I’m a mum and I can’t imagine what you’ve been through,” she said as she hugged the family before bending low to accept a bouquet of flowers from their four-year-daughter Nell. Kate (35) met plenty…

‘’Allo ’Allo! was wonderfully written, but he brought more to it’ For 10 years, we regularly welcomed him into our homes, playing the permanently exasperated owner of Café René in the worldwide hit comedy TV series ‘Allo ‘Allo!. After a celebrated career that spanned many decades, actor Gorden Kaye passed away last week in a care home. He was 75. While he appeared on many TV shows, including It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and All Creatures Great and Small, it was his role as René Artois in ‘Allo ‘Allo! that made him a household name during its run from 1982 to 1992. He gave a truly memorable performance as the lead in the hit series, which was set in German-occupied France and centred on the exploits of resistance fighters. René…

I’ve been lucky enough to meet many of the passionate women behind these successful Kiwi companies. They strive to produce anti-ageing blends that are both healthy and nourishing to our skin. Naturally New Zealand! When it comes to lotions and potions, serums contain the most concentrated of ingredients to supercharge our skin. Their silky nature allows them to penetrate our epidermis easily, so massage them over freshly cleansed skin and follow up with moisturiser to seal in all of their goodness. Try these 1 Nellie Tier Face Serum, $65. Family business Nellie Tier concentrate on making small batches of products to ensure freshness and potency. This fruit-based cocktail features marine collagen, hyaluronic acid and pure essential oils to promote elasticity and support skin repair. 2 Trilogy Rosapene Radiance Serum, $44.99.…

Questions 1 The name jandal is an amalgamation of which two words? 2 What’s the Kiwi word for trail mix – ie the combination of fruits, nuts and chocolate trampers take with them? 3 Complete this classic line, “You’re not in Guatemala now, .. ……?” (And for a bonus point, which character said it?) 4 What was the kiwifruit called before we renamed it? 5 Past members of which band include Mike Chunn, Eddie Rayner, Noel Crombie and Paul Hester? 6 What is paua known 7 as in other countries? What animal appears on milkshake cups bearing the words The Longest Drink In Town? 8 A Buzzy Bee was given to which royal when he visited New Zealand in 1983? 9 What was the slogan of the company that produced…

Few things grind my gears as much as getting part-way through a recipe and realising I’m missing a vital ingredient. Off to the supermarket it is! But what if the thing you’re after doesn’t exist any more? Wild goose chase! You’re keen to try a recipe from an old Edmonds Cookery Book. But it requires Creamoata. What is that and is it still available anywhere? If not, what would be a suitable alternative? Creamoata was a porridge made from rolled oats and produced by Flemings of Gore. It was huge when I was a kid in the ‘50s. But after a succession of takeovers, and production moving to Australia, demand for the product declined and eight years ago supply ceased. What’s best to replace it with? Creamoata came in coarse…

JOY TO THE WORLD In Christchurch before Christmas Day, I noted Christmas trees and Santas on the footpaths. I asked William, my four-year-old grandson, “What’s with these Santas on the street?” He replied, “Oh, Grandma, every city needs a Father Christmas.” How true, I thought – especially Christchurch. D Dalley, Christchurch ARE YOU THERE? My husband was on the phone to a company making enquiries. I was nearby and in a pause in conversation, whispered to him, twice. “I’m listening, dear!” he hissed, without putting his hand over the mouthpiece. A startled woman on the line said, “I BEG your pardon?!” before my poor husband explained he was talking to his wife. Dear Me, Auckland, June 10, 1974 NAME GAME I am fascinated by nom de plumes. As soon as…

Having to study Shakespeare in school can leave a lot of children bewildered, but Te Kohe Tuhaka says he revelled in the words of the great English poet and playwright. “In high school, I struggled in English class to comprehend the language. But that changed when we started reading Shakespeare,” remembers the former Shortland Street star. “I was like, ‘Why don’t we talk like this any more? This makes way more sense to me than what I’ve been trying to learn,’” laughs the 34-year-old. It was as a college student he discovered a connection between the Maori language and Shakespeare’s plays. “I’m able to feel the energy, the lyricism and the pictorial side of Shakespeare because it’s very similar to Maori,” he explains. So for Te Kohe, it’s a dream…

Karyn Hay is a RadioLive presenter and the author of a new novel The March of the Foxgloves (Esom House, $32). My favourite book ever is… The American dictionary that dominated the shelves of my childhood home in Waitoa. The Webster’s New Twentieth Century Dictionary, circa 1960 or so. The paper was really thin, and it had little black and white sketches beneath some of the entries, and even some colour plates from memory. My book of the moment is… I think it’s the hardcover special edition of The March of the Foxgloves to tell you the truth, simply because it was a great exercise in elevating the novel to an unheard of level of glamour, complete with photographs and sketches.…

Idon’t know why I did it. Years of experience should have taught me I should never, ever throw out my bigger-sized clothing. I lose weight, I get fit and healthy and then, for some reason, I assume that’s the way I’m going to be forever, with no further effort or self-discipline required on my part. Naturally, once I stop exercising regularly, indulge in unhealthy eating habits and have more drinking days than non-drinking days, the weight piles back on. Before you know it, the lovely tiny clothes are put at the back of the wardrobe and I’m wearing baggy kaftans. This summer, I was left with only three items I could wear comfortably – and they were put on high rotate. Last year, I had foolishly given away or donated…

Growing up, many weekend afternoons wer e spent going on one of Dad’s classic Sunday drives. Occasionally , they’d fall into disgrace when my br other and I would squabble over who had come too far over the other’s “side” of the backseat. But on other occasions, we’d behave ourselves and would get out of the car to check out an open home on our travels to suburbs near and far . I’m putting my fascination with open homes down to all those years of Sunday drives – which is why I couldn’ t go past our featur e this week on celebrity homes up for sale. It’ s like taking the fanciest Sunday drive imaginable, and getting to stop and look thr ough the houses of the likes of…

He died almost 65 years ago, a man who never should have been king, never wanted to be king and never thought he was a good enough king. But he is the man who made the modern monarchy – and the man who made his daughter, Queen Elizabeth, what she is: steadfast and unwavering in her devotion to duty. George VI was born Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George, Duke of York. He was the spare to the heir, David, and a diffident, introverted boy remorselessly bullied by his father, King George V. Famously, George V boasted, “My father was scared of his father, I was scared of my father and I’m damned well going to see that they’re scared of me.” He was true to his word. Albert was left-handed,…

José Carreras, one-third of the world’s most famous operatic group – The Three Tenors – turned 70 last December, yet he looks barely different to the days when the trio were at the height of their success, in José’s mid-40s. The only give away that any time has passed is his hair, which is now entirely white. Ten years on from the death of his former Tenor friend Luciano Pavarotti, José continues to tour the world singing, much like Placido Domingo (75), who is still very much in demand as both a singer and conductor. Nowadays, José splits his time between a busy work schedule and his humanitarian work. He’s president of his own foundation, which strives for a better quality of life for leukaemia patients and their families –…

With Waitangi Day almost here, we are about to have the most Kiwi of long weekends. Whether you’re heading away or relaxing at home, I have some outfits that can take you anywhere. Dressed & de-stressed! CASUAL COMFORT • Casual comfort doesn’t have to be style-free. Pairing these tropical-print EziBuy pants with a delicate drape-front Max cardigan gives you a stylish outfit that works for slouching around the house or heading out and about. CARDIGAN $99.99 and TANK $34.99 both from MAX. BAG $59 from KETZ-KE. NECKLACE $14.99 from GLASSONS. CAPTURE PANTS $49.99 and SHOES $15 both from EZIBUY. PEASANT STYLE • Embrace a little boho for the long weekend. This elastic waist, embroidered skirt from Seed Heritage worn with a terracotta off-the-shoulder Decjuba blouse is a comfort and colour…

Update your little one’s school lunch boxes using some favourite Kiwi sandwich fillings; how to bath a baby naturally; keep your feijoas healthy and an easy weed killer. All about family! We had my niece’s new baby to stay over Christmas and she was such a delight, along with her elder sister. It took me back to when our grandchildren were tiny and I was reminded of how I used to bath them without any commercial baby washes, which can contain chemicals and fragrance in them. Here then are some ideas for washing a baby naturally. BABY BATH You don’t need a commercial baby bath mixture in your little one’s tub. You can use just water, if you like, or one of these nice and natural alternatives that have been…

It took a long time for New Zealand to outgrow its cultural cringe, but it’s done and dusted now. We have corrugated iron animals in our gardens, we conserve our native plants, we produce endless tea towels, mugs, stationery and T-shirts emblazoned with pohutukawa flowers, and don’t let anyone say a word against number eight wire. A truly Kiwi touch! A couple of years ago, someone asked me to put together a design for an iconic Kiwi garden. I thought about it for a while and at the end of the day, I still hadn’t managed to define an “iconic Kiwi garden”, much less design one. A definition of the word “iconic” would, I figured, be helpful. Yes, of course, I know what it means, but there’s a difference between…

AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 There might have been some drama over the last couple of weeks and you want it to stop. Take a step back and put some strong boundaries in place. You are not going to be involved in anyone else’s business this coming year. There are so many dreams of your own to achieve and you need the time and energy for yourself. It may seem selfish, but self-care is more important. PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 Good news for singles! There are romantic sparks flying everywhere. And maybe not just one! When someone sends you an invitation – accept, dress up to the nines and go. You will not find your fairytale ending at your usual haunts. Anyway, you are ready for a…

THE COUNTRY DOCTOR RATING PG Life in the French countryside isn’t all croissants and quaint cottages. In this bittersweet Gallic gem, we meet a rural GP who has dedicated his life to serving his patients but is now struggling with his own illness, requiring the arrival of an attractive new doctor from the big city. But can she fit into country life and will the eccentric villagers accept her? And what has she done to her lips?! The characters are charming and the acting exceptional, even if the heavily hinted romantic sub-plot never eventuates. Un beau régal (a lovely treat) for Francophiles. Sebastian van der Zwan…

He or she has written this book under a pseudonym. All we know is that the author has previously written best-selling fiction under other names, is a creative director at an advertising agency and is the parent of a son with a rare genetic condition. I’m keeping my identity secret because… ”The books I’ve written before were all so different from this, it would confuse my existing readers if I suddenly sprang this on them! But it’s not really a secret… a little online detective work would soon reveal my ‘other’ identity.” My inspiration for this story was… ”On the face of it, a visit to a minimalist house in London fifteen years ago. It was clear the building was a direct expression of the architect’s obsessive mind. But as…

‘Life throws all sorts of things your way and when you have something good, you don’t rush it’ It’s fair to say that 2016 wasn’t a great year for a lot of people the world over. But that’s not the case for beloved Aussie songstress Kylie Minogue (48), who’s happier, perkier and more excited than ever – if that’s possible. Of course, she got engaged to a younger, dapper British gent, Joshua Sasse (29), who’s almost 20 years younger than the pop icon, and has enjoyed a blissful romance with the actor. She says, “2016 was a good year for me. Life throws all sorts of things your way and when you have something good, you don’t rush it, you just enjoy it. Live it. Smile.” And that’s exactly what…

‘I have been lucky, but it has also been extremely difficult to get to where I am now’ Kiwi ballerina Hannah O’Neill is sitting on the floor at the New Zealand Dance Company’s Wellesley St studio in Auckland. She sits with the poise that only a dancer can, fluidly limbed with her shoulders back. She’s gracious as the interview is interrupted by two breathless young students wanting her to autograph their pointe shoes, “Because,” says one, “if I didn’t ask, I know I’d regret it for ever.” Hannah is considered to be ballet royalty to the youngsters she’s just given a master class to – at just 24, she’s a principal dancer with the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet and the 2016 winner of the Benois de la Danse, ballet’s equivalent…

There are some dishes that are so iconically Kiwi. This week, Mum and I have put our spin on some old family favourites, which are perfect to take on a picnic. Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Blackberry loaf cake MAKES two loaves Loaf cakes remind me of my nana’s baking and I find their straightforward unfussiness so appealing. No frivolous icing or too-sweet fillings, just good, old-fashioned comfort food. TOPPING 80g butter ½ cup plain flour ¹/ 3 cup demerara sugar CAKE 180g butter, softened 180g caster sugar 2 eggs ¾ cups plain flour 1½ cups ground almonds 2 tsp lemon zest 2 cups fresh blackberries (or boysenberries, blueberries or chopped stone fruit) 1 Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease and line two 12cm x 20cm loaf…

1 So fresh, so clean This new homegrown oral hygiene solution takes the guesswork out of finding sustainable dental products. For $32 per year, subscribers to Freshbrush receive 12 fresh, sustainable and stylish soft-bristled toothbrushes that meet dentists’ recommendations. The carefully crafted bamboo handle is sustainable and biodegradable, with bamboo recognised as one of the world‘s most sustainable materials. 2 Carry on! Created with utility in mind and designed to be carried with ease, each Yu Mei bag is carefully handmade in their Wellington studio. The leather goods brand is devoted to the creation and presentation of understated luxury, with products that will weather the journey with its owner. The stunning “Fine China” AW17 collection is available to buy now. 3 Fashion on a mission For the third year in…

We produce some truly amazing natural health products here in Aotearoa using locally sourced ingredients. Have you tried any of these? Try it – you might like it! FULVIC Fulvic acid is a component of humus – the rich, crumbly organic substance created when plant or animal matter decays and breaks down. When made into a tonic, it can help us to better absorb nutrients. There are only a handful of fulvic seams around the world and one was discovered in the South Island eight years ago. As well as helping with absorption of nutrients, fulvic helps to neutralise free radicals, reducing damage to cells and can remove toxins from the body. It can help support the immune system as well as promoting mental alertness and healthy brain function. It…

Turn a pool noodle into a fun toy that can be used both inside and out during the holidays. Giddy-up and go! What you will need •  Pool noodle •  Strong string or twine •  Sharp scissors •  30cm x 6cm piece of felt the same colour as the noodle (for ears) •  Hot-glue gun •  One each of 30cm x 20cm and 30cm x 12cm pieces of felt (for mane) •  White card •  Black marker •  70cm length of 2cm-wide ribbon (for bridle) 1 Fold the top quarter of the noodle down and secure firmly with twine. 2 Cut the felt for the ears as shown at both ends. 3 Glue the felt under the bend in the noodle, pulling the ears into shape as you go. 4…

The Tindalls’ tragedy The story “Zara bounces back from tragedy” (23.01.17) made me think how devastating it would be to have a miscarriage – it is something you never really get over. Zara is amazing. She always comes across as being very down-to-earth, while Mike also seems genuine, caring and very supportive. I was so sorry to read of their heartbreak and wish them all the very best in the future. Pebbles, Taranaki $100 WINNING LETTER It’s a Candy crush! Wow! What a nice surprise to see popular Candy Lane and her beau Ricky Hancock on the cover of the Weekly (30.01.17). I have been a big fan of Candy’s ever since she was a co-host and judge of Dancing with the Stars a few years back. Candy is a…

‘It may be early in the year to start making predictions, but this could be one of the big hits of 2017’ This novel has been compared to bestsellers Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train, and not just as it has the word “girl” in the title, but because it’s the most fabulous thriller, creepy and twisty, and one of those books that grips you from the very first line. The premise is clever. In London, there is an amazing house, known as One Folgate Street. Architecturally designed and strictly minimalist, it is available for rent at a knockdown price but there are conditions attached. Tenants must agree to a long list of rules that control the way they live. They must fill in a series of ongoing…

‘A headline like “Hogg Conquers Paris Fashion”... just doesn’t ring right for me’ I have a model daughter and by that I don’t mean that she’s marvellous, mannerly and perfect in every way. No-one is, not even my daughters, though they are, actually, fairly marvellous. Not that I’d ever say such a thing out loud. There are five of them and they operate like a kind of gang. The oldest daughter generally seems to be the one in charge. The others defer to her in their various ways. There are little rebellions, of course, but they never come to anything. The daughters are tight, though each is quite different from the other and sometimes they agree to disagree on things. I don’t really know the details of these small tensions.…

KIRSTEN DUNST Newly engaged Melancholia star Kirsten looked the part at a Paris Fashion Week show last week. The lace detailing of her dress was gorgeous, and though the high, flouncy neckline was definitely not for everyone, it suits her girly style down to the ground. CHLOË SEVIGNY She’s a mod! Chloë didn’t stray from the stylings of Ray Colombus’ muse with this look – from the shift dress to her thick, winged eyeliner, she was a classic ‘60s babe. SALMA HAYEK We already know Salma is God’s gift, so there was no need to dress up like one! The mum-of-one wore a giant pink bow to a film premiere in Utah. Her hair and make-up was pared back and gorgeous, but the big ribbon simply didn’t work. MILLA JOVOVICH…

There is nothing a beach holiday can’t fix! Diane Lane (52) was in peak physical condition, flaunting her figure as she hit the water in Cancún, Mexico. The Under the Tuscan Sun actress spent an active day in paradise, where she was seen swimming before going parasailing – fitting since she’ll be reprising her role as Superman’s mum Martha Kent in the action film Justice League! Her divorce from Josh Brolin (48) in 2013 has seen the star, once referred to as “the new Grace Kelly”, throw herself into work, and she’s been vocal about not letting ageing stop her. “I’m not trying to play 29 and holding on with white knuckles, you know? I‘m done saying, ‘I’m sorry I wasn’t who you needed or wanted me to be’ to…