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Boston John Alexander Drysdale Born January 9, , Hamilton Weight 4.85kg (10lbs 7oz) Mahé and Juliette Drysdale are very laid-back people. Usually. While the pair are as relaxed and easy-going as ever when the Weekly visits their idyllic Cambridge farm to meet the newest addition to their family, 10-week-old Boston John Alexander, there are unmistakable signs of chaos. Mahé’s latest Halberg award, which he won only weeks ago, is lying on daughter Brontë’s play table, having been seized by the toddler almost immediately and is now referred to by the two-year-old as “my man”. Some of Brontë’s artwork adorns the dining room wall, while a mixture of baby paraphernalia and toys lie scattered on the lounge floor. According to the proud parents, when it comes to having your second baby,…

‘We’d have these incredible dinners where we’d share stories and talk about our lives’ They might be two of Hollywood’s biggest female stars, but there’s room for both Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon in their newest project – despite it being on the small screen! The two powerhouse actresses, who have teamed up both behind and in front of the cameras for the TV thriller Big Little Lies, revealed last week their relationship is more than just screen-deep. “We are very, very close friends,” reveals Nicole candidly. “We’re able to talk about everything. We even have beach houses next door to each other!” Given that Nicole (49) and Reese (40) inhabit a world where jealous rivalries are commonplace, it’s refreshing to learn that two of the biggest names in show…

‘In cartooning, you must get a human reaction to the idea’ Murray Ball created many different cartoon series throughout his life, but it was Wal, Dog, Horse and company that a generation of Kiwis grew up with and came to love. The Footrot Flats creator died, aged 78, in Gisborne last week, and the tributes that poured in commended his clever, insightful cartoons that not only made us laugh, but think. Murray, who is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pam, and their three children, had suffered from Alzheimer’s for the last seven years and retired from public life in 2010. The son of All Black Nelson Ball and his wife Meg, Murray was born in Feilding and spent some of his school years in Australia and South Africa.…

Tropical sensation Coconut water is, to quote Zoolander, “so hot right now” and it was almost inevitable that some bright spark would combine it with chocolate. Cocochoc is H2Coco’s newest coconut water, which has been combined with delicious natural cocoa powder. This will make you feel like you’re having a sweet treat while also hydrating. Available from supermarkets, RRP $2.99 for 330ml, and $5.99 for 1L. Your pantry essentials Nici’s all about easy dinners this week and our favourite foodie has shared a few pantry staples she keeps on hand. To create a speedy masterpiece without going to the supermarket, here’s what’s in her kitchen: • Frozen chicken tenders, beef or pork schnitzel and good-quality breakfast or other thin sausages (add to risottos, pasta or pizza) – they all defrost…

1 New season Homegrown label K&K has launched their new season collection and they have hit all the trend notes for autumn. Their cape top is a chic way to dress up denim or a pencil skirt and comes in black, midnight and scarlet. Utilitarian dressing also features with the faux fur trimmed overcoat and their super-stretch jeggings. And a must-buy LBD, is their drape dress made from a stretch textile that will flatter any figure. 2 Shine bright Add a little shimmer to your ensemble by adding some rose gold metallic accessories. This feminine colour works with navy, blush, berry tones, grey and black for a stylish look. 3 Cardigan time Throwing a cardigan over your outfit as the temperature drops is an ideal warmth solution. Keep things stylish…

This week’s model Mercy shares her beauty tips with us… My beauty philosophy: Don’t aspire to look like anyone else. My skincare routine: In the morning, I splash my face with water and pat it dry. Then I apply Mito Q Serum, Cetaphil moisture lotion and Sunsense Daily Face Invisible Tint SPF50 sunblock. I don’t use eye cream. In the evening: I wash my face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, followed by Mito Q Serum and a nourishing facial oil. My décolletage gets the same skincare routine as my face. Most amazing skincare find: Possibly the olive oil and sugar body scrub that I make myself. Tell us about your hair: I’ve always loved to play with hair colour and revealing my grey was just an extension of that. I had…

Where do you find out how many demerit points are recorded on your driver’s licence? And what should you look for before you plug your credit card details into an online shopping site? Good points! Over recent years, you’ve received a small number of traffic offence notices for speeding. You can’t remember exactly how many and whether you have any demerit points still current. You would hate to lose your licence, so how can you find out this information? It’s pretty simple. You call up the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) on 0800 822 422. They can arrange to send you a Demerit Point Summary. This is a printout of any active demerit points currently recorded on your driver’s licence. Active demerit points are points for offences occurred within the…

An old favourite Editor Alice’s memories of going on weekend drives with her dad made me remember my own family’s Sunday trips in the ‘50s, with my father teaching Mum to drive on country roads. Also, Kevin Milne asked about Creamoata (06.02.17) for an old recipe. I used to enjoy this porridge for many years until it was discontinued. On making enquiries, I was told to buy Milk Oaties and process it into a very fine crumb. As a substitute, I find it is fine. . F Dwyer, Hamilton NOTICEBOARD JUBILEE Calling past pupils of Papatawa School to celebrate its 130th anniversary May 26-27, 2017. For more details, write to: Papatawa School, 336 Valley Rd, RD2, Woodville 4998, email papatawa130@gmail.com, or visit the Facebook page: Papatawaschool 130 year reunion. Send…

Suzanne Paul is a well-known TV personality. My favourite book ever is… Mind Power by John Kehoe. I first read it in 1987 and it changed my life. It explains how your mind creates your reality. If ever I lose my way and start getting down about my life, I read it again to remind myself that I can change things if I set my mind to it. My book of the moment is… I’m just finishing the novel Home by Harlan Coben. I love a good thriller and I like his style. Nice short chapters, so I can keep reading a bit when I’ve got the time. Plus, plenty of twists and turns with a surprise ending.…

‘This may well be the calm before the storm. Everyone, baby included, is enjoying a bit of peace and quiet’ He’s here! After months of waiting and being thankful that my daughter has had a brilliant pregnancy she has absolutely loved. Then there was a week or so of trying to soothe my sleep-deprived girl as she lay awake through the night with dreadful cramps wondering if today was finally going to be the day, followed by hours of nail-biting and agonising worry when she and her husband told me that this was it – they were at the hospital. They’d been told they wouldn’t be going home without a baby – and now he’s here. Seven pounds, one ounce of perfection. (I’m sure the young ones at the Weekly…

It’s hard to believe it was almost four years ago that I was standing in a Cambridge paddock – rain pelting down and gale-force winds almost knocking me sideways – watching a roof being hastily hammered onto a woolshed and a roll of carpet being cut by chainsaw into a makeshift aisle. While Mahé and Juliette Drysdale’s wedding definitely didn’t go according to plan, it marked the start of the wonderful relationship the Olympic heroes have had with the Weekly, and now as we celebrate the arrival of their second baby , the beautiful and bonny Boston, I’m struggling to figure out where the years have gone! The journey down to their cosy farmhouse in the Waikato is something I look forward to. We catch up and chat about their…

Among those who mourned Princess Diana when her life was tragically cut short in a car accident in 1997 was a small group of men who’d at different times held a special place in her heart. Trapped in an unhappy marriage, she had turned to men other than her husband Prince Charles for friendship, support and even love. After she died, most had to do their grieving in private because their relationships with her were not considered appropriate. Twenty years on, here’s what happened to the men whose lives were forever changed after they crossed paths with a princess. JAMES GILBEY THEN: Upper-crust luxury car salesman James Gilbey endeared himself to Diana when they met at parties given by mutual friends before she married Charles. His fun-loving nature put her…

In the past two years, Sir Bruce Forsyth has suffered two serious bouts of illness, which many people who are 89 years old would not have survived. But thanks to his habit of taking good care of himself, the legendary TV entertainer appears to be bouncing back and as he would say himself, “Didn’t he do well?” The former host of the hit TV show The Generation Game was released from hospital last week after spending five days in intensive care with a severe chest infection. His wife, former Miss World Wilnelia Merced, who is 30 years his junior, was at his bedside nearly the whole time and his six children also gathered at the hospital, fearing the worst. But Bruce came through it, and a friend says, “Now he…

 “I’ve always been interested in food. Mum and Dad enjoyed cooking, and my brother and sister both became chefs, so growing up I was immersed in what flavours go together and the tastes of different cuisines. ‘I’ve had some funny looks from bar people when I ask for beer in a wine glass’ When I was four years old, my parents took my siblings and I on a trip to the UK, Europe and the US. Even though I was only four, I still remember trying whelks in Wales and unsalted butter for the first time in Paris. And I’ve always liked beer! I trained as a teacher and spent four years teaching English in Japan. Living in Kyoto, my weekends were spent cycling around, discovering amazingly peaceful temples. On…

CHOCOLATE SPONGE SERVES 10-12 4 eggs, at room temperature ¾ cup caster sugar ¾ cup self-raising flour ¼ cup cocoa 1 tbsp cornflour 1/3 cup boiling water 10g butter 30g white chocolate, melted ½ cup strawberry jam 300ml cream, whipped CHOCOLATE GANACHE 1/3 cup cream 200g block dark chocolate, broken 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line 2 x 20cm round cake pans with baking paper. Dust the sides of the pans with a little flour. Shake out the excess. 2 In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs for about 30 seconds until frothy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until thick and pale, and the mixture holds its shape (this may take 10 minutes). 3 Sift the flour, cocoa and cornflour together. In a jug,…

From January 23 to February 17, parents and grandparents around the country uploaded photos to New Zealand Woman’s Weekly website of their child showing off their biggest smile. Thank you to everyone who entered! The smiles were adorable and competition was tough, with more than 1200 entries. After the public had voted in their top five, it was up to Colgate and the Weekly team to choose the overall winner. James (four) was the standout entrant and he and his mother Nicola were flown to the Weekly photo studio in Auckland for their competition-winning photoshoot. James was very excited about going to Disneyland and his chance to visit “Mickey’s house!” The Colgate Little Smiles competition is part of a Colgate initiative with the support of the New Zealand Dental Association…

Make your own apple cider vinegar, wash those precious winter woollies and indulge in a British pub favourite – cheese and onion pie. We’ll soon be getting our winter jumpers out and I like to give mine a wash before wearing them. I’ve had a look through one of my books from the early 1900s and found the proper way to wash woollen clothing using the method our grandmothers used to use. It is a very delicate art because wool fibres can easily be wrecked if they are crushed or stretched, so you have to be gentle. Here’s how to “sud”. The writer would probably have used Lux soap flakes or grated Sunlight soap. You can now buy special wool wash in stores, so use that if you like: “Allow…

Dear Wendyl, I have a laden apple tree and I remember you once gave a recipe for making apple cider vinegar. I would like to try this with my apples and was hoping you could share it again. Many thanks, Jan Dear Jan, I happen to have the recipe handy because that is what I am doing with my leftover apples. I have bottled some for apple crumble and pies in the winter, but I also like to make apple cider vinegar. I have so many recipes which use it, from foot soaks and face washes to hangover cures. It is so easy, but you do need patience! For those readers without an apple tree, buy Granny Smith apples for this recipe. Water, enough to fill your plastic bucket 3kg…

I was a child of the ‘60s and there are certain items I remember with fondness. And for a change, I’m right up with the play because what’s now being called “mid-century design” is the look of the moment, both inside and out. Feeling fashionable? RED-HOT POKER I never thought I’d be singing the praises of red-hot pokers and I’m not, really, but I have to acknowledge this plant is a real attention grabber. Vertical and compact with strong, spiky foliage, you can choose many shades from pale lemon through to burnt orange. YUCCA AND CORDYLINE For me, it’s always a toss up between yucca and cordyline. The stiff, well-shaped crown of sword-like foliage produced by the yucca is perfect for a dry garden and they look superb planted in…

SHE HAS A POINT! I make our grandchildren an ice cream substitute using frozen fruit. One day at morning tea time, they requested ice cream. I replied that ice cream wasn’t suitable food for morning tea. Miss Six replied, “But Grandma, it is only frozen bananas and raspberries, that is healthy, isn’t it?” Needless to say, I gave them a small ice cream. Mama, Auckland PIGGY-BACK RIDE Friends of mine were heading home and were following a butcher’s van. Suddenly, the van’s door flew open and they watched a roll of bacon slip out onto the road. They stopped, retrieved the bacon from the roadside, then continued on their way. They knew this was naughty but, as they assured me later, the bacon was rather nice. Ping Loo, Kaitangata, September…

She used to work with children as a mental health nurse but gave it up and became a nanny while she wrote her first novel. Now she writes full-time and is living in a creative warehouse community in north London. On why she wrote this book… ”My mind was full to bursting with the things that worried me, the young people I’d looked after and this burning desire to provoke discussion around how to care for children who had been damaged by their pasts.” On her inspiration for this story… “About eight years ago, I had a conversation with a teenage girl who was terrified she would turn into her mother, who had been involved in the serious harm of young children. I didn’t then think, ‘Oh, that would make…

Are you looking for a new job? Can you handle complex itineraries and plans, enjoy travelling and, oh yes, would like Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge as a boss? Well, you could be in luck. Kate’s private secretary and right-hand woman, Rebecca Deacon (34), has resigned and will leave Kensington Palace later this year. She has just become engaged and will marry later this month. “After a decade of service to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Rebecca Deacon will be stepping down as private secretary,” a palace official confirmed. “Their Royal Highnesses are incredibly grateful for all the hard work and support Rebecca has provided over the past 10 years, and wish her well in the next phase of her career.” Rebecca has been spotted standing behind…

nici WICKES As autumn settles in and begins to show its full colour, I find myself slowing down the cooking and simplifying my evening meals. Here are some wonderfully no-fuss dinners to try. A fresh start! Nici Wickes FOOD EDITOR Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Fast chicken SERVES 2 This is the one of the easiest tasty chicken dishes you can cook! I always have some frozen chicken tenderloins on hand as they thaw quickly. 6-10 chicken tenderloins ¼ cup flour 1 large egg 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs ½ tsp sea salt Pinch white pepper Zest of 1 lemon Oil and/or butter, to fry Wedges of lemon, to serve 1 In a plastic bag, toss the chicken with the flour, making sure it all gets coated.…

Autumn is well and truly on us and it’s time to update your jacket collection to match the drop in temperature. Check out the top styles you’ll be seeing in the stores and find one (or two!) that suit you. Blazer • My forever go-to is a tailored blazer. It works beautifully for work but also over a dress or skirt and is simply fabulous with denim. • This Portmans khaki blazer with its statement gold buttons is nipped in at the waist and made from a lightweight textile. • For a chic daytime look, style it with a gold sequin tee from Max and a pair of Postie ankle-grazing jeans. JACKET $149.99 from PORTMANS. TEE $69.99 from MAX. JEANS $29 from POSTIE. EARRINGS $10.90 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN.…

More than just pretty pastels, these colour-correcting cosmetics are well-loved by makeup artists and can magically erase signs of tiredness and redness, as well as give your complexion a brighter, more even tone. UNDER-EYE CIRCLES SOLUTION: Yellow is ideal for hiding that purple hue often seen in the skin under our eyes. TRY: Australis Brighteyes Illuminating Under Eye Concealer, $14.99. You’re just a brush stroke away from erasing any signs of fatigue with this palest of yellow illuminating pen that has excellent coverage. DULLNESS SOLUTION: Pink is the shade to pick when you want to breathe life into skin that looks flat and tired. TRY: M.A.C Strobe Cream Pinklite Pink Pearls, $70 . This antioxidant-boosted cream brightens skin with iridescent pearl particles and hydrates at the same time. ALL-ROUNDER The…

Who would’ve thought that making a set of gold napkin rings could be so simple and cheap? Have a go with this quick project. As good as gold! You will need • Large popsicle sticks (find them at dollar stores) • Pot and water • Dishwashing liquid • Heat-proof glass jars or glasses • Paint and paintbrush • Washi tape • Scissors • PVA glue (optional) 1 Place the popsicle sticks in a pot (see Handy Tip), add a few drops of dishwashing liquid and cover with 8-10cms of water. Place on the stove top and heat on high until it boils, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 30 minutes. 2 Working with one popsicle stick at a time (so the others don’t dry out), remove from…

ARIES March 21 – April 20 Patience is a virtue, but you know there is always a way to get where you are going a little more quickly. You are more than happy to take a risk and create a shortcut to get there. There will be detractors, but you have the brains, drive and instincts to get the job done. Some people will back off because they are scared, but those who follow your lead will share the rewards. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 You will not be able to concentrate quite as well as usual and one reason could be love! Just when you need to focus on something important, a love interest will come your way. Allow yourself some time to enjoy the distraction of a…

This book is so, so dark that at times I wanted to put it down and walk away, but the story had me hooked and I had to see how it would end. It’s disturbing, partly due to the way it is written – with lots of short, staccato sentences – but mainly because of its subject matter. The narrator is a teenager called Annie whose mother is a serial killer. She tortures and kills little children in a room in their home that she christens “the playground” while her helpless daughter watches through a peephole in the wall. Eventually, Annie can stand it no more and turns her mum into the police. Taken into foster care, she is given a new name – Milly – and prepares to give…

Have you ever heard someone say they’ve discovered something about themselves? I think it’s odd that someone would hide a secret from themselves. Especially when it’s about them. In light of that, how do we even keep secrets about ourselves from ourselves? Initially, I considered that since there isn’t two of us, how is it even possible? But after some introspection and a glass of red, I’ve realised there are at least two of all of us. The conscious and subconscious are obvious places to start. Though I suspect most of us are possessed of many more than just two of us. Some only accessible with the help of fermented beverages. I’m talking to you, inebriated Jeremy. Why am I thinking all this nonsense? Well, I’ve just made another discovery…

It’s taken Ben Affleck a long time to face up to his demons. The Gone Girl star has struggled with alcohol addiction for years, but last week announced he had completed a stint in rehab for his drinking issues – and it seems he’s also managed to win back his wife Jennifer Garner (44). In a statement posted to his Facebook page, Ben (44), who has Violet (11), Seraphina (8) and Samuel (5) with the actress, wrote “I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I’ve dealt with in the past and will continue to confront... I’m lucky to have the love of my family and friends, including my co-parent Jen, who has supported me and cared for our kids as I’ve done the work I set out to do.”…