Innholdsfortegnelse for 1727 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

One’s just off to the polo! Shunning a chauffeured ride, Prince Philip chose to drive his wife, the Queen, to the prestigious Cartier Queen’s Cup Polo final last week. Looking comfortable behind the wheel of his Land Rover, it came as a surprise when the 96-year-old was admitted to hospital just days later with an infection. The Queen (91) looked lovely in a pink floral frock, and despite 30-plus degree heat, donned her usual white gloves to present the cup. The polo tournament, one of only five elite competitions in the world, is said to be a favourite event of the monarch, and she’s ill-inclined to miss it. Lady Kitty Spencer (26), daughter of Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer, also attended the match, happily posing with ushers before making her…

This is not the first time Dame Joan and Pauline have worked together. “We met 37 years ago, before Joan did Dynasty, when we both played actresses in an episode of Tales of the Unexpected called ‘A Girl Can’t Always Have Everything [right]’,” recalls Pauline. The 1980 episode saw Joan and Pauline play Suzy Starr and Pat Lewis, struggling actresses in a touring production of The Importance of Being Earnest. When a rich widower falls for Suzy, she marries him, but continues to have affairs, leading him to file for divorce. Selfish Suzy wants the best of both worlds and asks for Pat’s help, giving her a perfect opportunity to make sure Suzy gets her just desserts. “Joan was really good fun to work with – she made me laugh…

As the government moves to update our decades-old equal pay laws, issues around pay equity and the plight of our aged-care workers have also been on the agenda. We talk to two of the women involved in championing for change, as well as a community caregiver. Tamara Baddeley is what’s euphemistically called a community support worker. In a typical day, she will shower, dress and perhaps do some grocery shopping, then she’ll vacuum, prepare a meal, maybe do a couple of loads of washing. She might manoeuvre a wheelchair, deal with a hoist or change bedding, all of it for someone else. An in-home carer, working in the aged care and disabilities sector, Tamara has a NZQA level 3 certificate in health and wellbeing, and palliative care training, and is…

Our second-ever editor, Hedda Dyson, a self-described “feminist in heart and soul”, was famed for her passionate approach to social justice, stating it was “the duty of a family magazine to bring many facts to the fore… Our policy is to discuss matters openly and give readers opportunities to judge for themselves.” Here, she comments on women in the workplace – and while we think she’d be proud of how far we’ve come, her wise words prove we still have a long way to go, even in 2017.…

YOURS CORDIALLY In this week’s food pages, Nici Wickes has some great recipes for citrus fruit while it is available in abundance. Another wonderfully refreshing way to use all those lemons falling off your tree is this lemon cordial. Dilute the finished syrup to taste with water, lemonade or soda water – and if you feel like something a little bit grown up, you can mix with your favourite white spirit. 2kg caster sugar 1 litre water 30g citric acid 30g tartaric acid Juice of 6 lemons, strained Finely grated zest of 2 lemons In a stockpot, heat the sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Add the citric and tartaric acids, then stir well to ensure it’s blended. Cool. Stir in the juice and zest, then bottle. Crispy &…

Can a cream really hide wrinkles and make our foundation look flawless? This week, I handed out the latest primers and blur creams around the office to see what the team thought. Tried and true! Estée Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer, $68 THEY SAY: “Prepares your skin for the ultimate make-up application and optically perfects the skin.” WE SAY: “My make-up application did feel smoother, for sure and I found it helped to reduce my shiny forehead problem, which I often suffer from by the afternoon.” Penny Lewis Lifestyle Director Natio Ageless Illuminating Primer, $21.50 THEY SAY: “Evens out the complexion and extends make-up life, while fast-absorbing aloe vera and shea butter nourish the skin surface, and rosehip oil hydrates.” WE SAY: ”The thing I noticed most about using…

Dear Wendyl, I have some lovely old floorboards in one room of my house that are unvarnished but must have been oiled at some stage. Do you have any ideas for how I can give them a bit of a perk up using natural products? I would love them to shine a bit more than they do. Elizabeth Dear Elizabeth, I had some lovely old floors in one of our houses which showed the wear and tear of the more than 100 years the house had been standing. Once every three months, I would use this easy polish on them. It’s a bit expensive to put together as it uses jojoba oil, which is actually a natural wax, not an oil. You’ll be able to find it in a health…

On our walks around our garden, we often stop and perch on the railway sleeper wall or sit on the bank with our toes in the stream. Sadly, we do not carry our evening drinks down to our summerhouse – we haven’t got one... yet! A little structure! No matter how much we might love where we live, it has to be admitted that New Zealand doesn’t have the most reliable weather. The Partner is, as I write this, nipping outside every time the rain stops for a millisecond to fix a tarpaulin over a repair we’re making to one of our windows. There used to be a pergola along the front of the house but we had to de-roof it to make the repair, so our covered outdoor space…

ASHES TO ASHES Recently, my dear cat Gidget passed away and my 10-year-old granddaughter helped me to place her ashes in a pot with a shrub. Later in the day, when my son came to collect her, I asked her to tell her dad what we had been doing today. Her answer was, “Planting Gidget”. Brenda, Otaki PARTY LINE Two students at a party appeared to have had more than enough wine and were sitting in the corner of the room. Suddenly, one of them said, “I’m leaving... with alacrity.” The other, whose thoughts just then seemed centred on a bevy of girls, slurred a reply, “Is she the blonde or the redhead?” HEM, Christchurch, April 20, 1970 DOUBLE DUTY I received a free sample of wrinkle cream in a…

Life is wonderful I read in awe the article “Never too young – I had three heart attacks at 36” (12.06.17). My heart goes out to Cynthia Doole and her family. What a wonderful ending to a story that could have gone so horribly wrong. Fortunately, good things do happen, as we found out when our daughter Amy began to have a series of heart attacks at the tender age of 12 years. Diagnosed with the heart condition Long QT syndrome, she received a pacemaker and was prescribed beta blockers. Amy, like Cynthia, tires easily. When ill, she has to slow right down and sleep more than is normal for someone her age. Amy is now 36 and has gone on to lead a wonderful life, and has given birth…

My favourite book ever is... The BFG by Roald Dahl was one of my first novels and I adored everything about it. A favourite quote comes from him: “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” I have a full collection of his books ready and waiting for my kids to enjoy when they are ready. My book of the moment is... The Tea Rose trilogy by Jennifer Donnelly. I’m on to book three and it’s taken me that many years to read them! Having three kids of five and under doesn’t leave much spare time for reading.…

‘My ears grew bigger and bigger in the mirror the moreI stared. I felt like a deformed Dumbo’ It was the strangest thing. My brand-new prescription reading glasses were lopsided when I put them down on any flat surface. I had noticed wonkiness in my earlier reading glasses, the ones you can buy cheaply at supermarkets and airport bookstores. After a certain amount of wear, I noticed one arm on every pair was always higher than the other, but I just put that down to rough handling and inferior quality. But now, my flash and pricey new frames were doing the same thing. I picked them up and twisted them round. They seemed solid enough. No bending or warping when I pressed on them gently. And then I remembered the…

While our Wellington-based news editor Julie Jacobson was out speaking to those involved and impacted by the upcoming aged-care workers pay reform – as well as key players in our ongoing conversations around equal pay laws – in our Auckland offices this week, we came across a 1948 editorial by Hedda Dyson that – rather discouragingly – wouldn’t look out of place amidst today’s conversations. Julie’s report, as well as Hedda’s take on the issue, begins on page 20 and I do hope you enjoy reading through it (despite the obvious frustrations). I shudder to think what Hedda – a fierce feminist–would make of the fact these conversations still need to take place today . By all accounts, Hedda sounds to have been a complete powerhouse. I loved reading about…

It’s a national treasure extravaganza! Esteemed Brits such as Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith and Sir David Attenborough joined the Queen for a service celebrating the centenary of the Order of the Companions of Honour at Hampton Court earlier this month. Proudly wearing their insignias of the honour, Judi (82), Maggie (82) and David (91) joined some of the other members of the order, which is limited to 65 members at one time. The Companion of Honour awards began in 1917 and were initially given to commend achievements in wartime. Now, they recognise excellence in science, medicine, politics and arts. During this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours, nine new members were inducted into the order, including Sir Paul McCartney (75), who last week confirmed he would be coming to New…

Finally, some happiness for the Geldof family. Sir Bob’s third daughter Pixie (26) said “I do” to her fiancé, drummer George Barnett (28), on a Spanish island last week, surrounded by close family and friends. Walking into a historic clifftop mansion on the arm of her proud dad Bob (65), onlookers say Pixie radiated happiness in a tiered princess-style gown and dramatic veil. There were plenty of celebrities to celebrate the couple’s nuptials, including former One Direction stars Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. Thomas Cohen (27), the husband of Pixie’s late sister Peaches, who passed away in 2014, was also a guest.…

‘It seems only logical and fair that women should receive the same pay as men if they do the same amount of work’ Whether it is idealistically true or not, the old cliché about a woman’s place being in the home is rapidly going out of fashion; in fact, it has been for some time. Modern conditions usually make it impossible for the average young woman to remain securely in her parents’ home until she is transferred, equally securely, to her husband’s home – provided she is not among the large proportion destined to remain single because of the worldwide man shortage resulting from two World Wars. The average young woman of today finds it necessary to earn her own living, even if helped to a certain extent by her…

Midwinter can feel grim, but one sight always cheers me up – trees laden with sunshine-yellow lemons and globes of orange citrus. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice transforms so many dishes and the flavour of orange in baking is always a favourite. Beat the cold! Easy-to-make lemon curd MAKES 1½ cups Juice & zest from 3-4 lemons 100g caster sugar 50g chilled butter, chopped 2 eggs, plus 1 extra yolk Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan over a low heat, then whisk together as it warms. Simmer until it thickens – about 15 minutes. Store in sterilised jars. Pistachio meringue with lemon curd filling SERVES 8-10 This dreamy dessert hits that combo of crunchy, sweet creaminess. Pistachio nuts add a touch of savoury and lemon curd adds…

Cheetah and leopard prints are back in a big way! Embrace your inner Catwoman and look for something that purr-fectly fits your wardrobe. Feline good! Street chic • This Country Road dress is flattering no matter what size you are and it’s easy to dress up or down. • I have gone for street styling here by adding Novo motorcycle boots and a leatherette jacket from Postie. • Switch the boots for heels and a velvet blazer for the jacket when you’re heading out for the night. Casual style • Pleated skirts continue to dominate the stores and this maxi-length option from EziBuy is simply perfect. • Soften the look by wearing with blush and metallic accessories that will look glamorous by day or night. Luxe comfort • You can’t…

This week’s model Taryn shares her thoughts on ageing… Beauty wise, do you feel more or less confident now than you did in your twenties? I feel much more confident now. I think it’s because of the many life hurdles I’ve experienced along the way have taught me just what my body is capable of and what a positive mindset can achieve. What do you wish you could do more of in your beauty routine? I would love to walk out the door every day with my three top essentials ticked off – groomed brows, defined lips and polished nails. What’s your best anti-ageing beauty tip? Exude happiness, laugh a lot, indulge in a glass of red wine and a few squares of dark chocolate. Keep yourself centred by practising…

If your doctor puts you on blood thinning medication, it’s because there are concerns about your blood clotting. But taking these drugs is not just a simple matter of popping a pill every day. Don’t be a clot! Why do you need blood-thinning drugs? Doctors may put you on this type of medication if they consider you to be at risk of developing a blood clot. Clots form when blood cells clump together and can stop the flow of blood to the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke. How do they work? Some medications keep blood thin by stopping blood cells from sticking together in the veins and arteries. These are known as antiplatelet drugs. Others increase the amount of time it takes for clots to form…

CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 You are in danger of taking everything too much to heart. When people start talking, don’t listen! There is nothing anyone can do or say that will damage your reputation or cause other people to think less of you. Your colleagues, friends and family know you well, and these people on the fringe don’t. They have a hidden agenda and jealousy issues. LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 Yes, you should lead a healthy life but not if it means you miss out on things you enjoy. It is acceptable to take a day off from your regime to enjoy being with the people you love. If you have been job-hunting, at least one of the offers will be attractive and the salary package…

Katie Holmes is reprising her role as the iconic Jackie Kennedy in the gripping new miniseries The Kennedys After Camelot. The first series, The Kennedys, was a ratings hit in 2011 so it’s been brought back and continues to portray Jackie’s life in the aftermath of the deaths of her husband John and his brother Bobby. This time, as well as acting, Katie (38) has directed two episodes. “It was exciting to bring my ideas to the table,” she explains. Stepping back into old shoes to play Jackie again might sound an easy fit for the actress, but it didn’t come without its challenges. “This was a different character completely. She was more of an innocent in the last series. She really became a strong woman in this one.” Physically…

A vicar’s daughter, she was born in Uganda and brought up in England, where she became a barrister specialising in family law. She moved to New Zealand with her family back in 2002 and now lives in Napier. This is her fifth novel. This novel was inspired by... “The magical landscape and history of Lake Tarawera. I’ve been fascinated by the region since my first visit to the Buried Village of Te Wairoa years ago.” The message I hope readers take from this story is... “Perhaps summed up in the book’s epigraph, a quote attributed to Nietzsche: ‘And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.’” The best thing about being a novelist is... “The research. With every book, I…

‘William is very genuine about wanting to help where he can. This is why he will make a good king’ ‘William knows he has to continue to win the support of the public as his grandmother has’ It was an extremely moving moment. Overwhelmed by grief, the sobbing woman threw herself at Prince William, burying her face in his chest. The future king did not flinch. Instead, he tenderly patted Fatima Jafari’s back, consoling the 78-year-old as he heard how her husband Ali Yawra was missing after the Grenfell Tower fire in London. According to protocol, a firm handshake is usually the extent of physical contact with members of the royal family. But like his late mother Princess Diana, William just can’t help wanting to comfort people when…

Six months since the world farewelled Carrie Fisher (60), more details have come to light about what may have caused the Star Wars actress’ death. Carrie died on December 27, four days after going into cardiac arrest on a flight from London to Los Angeles. Her mother Debbie Reynolds (84) tragically died a day later. A coroner’s report stated sleep apnoea was the primary cause of death with drug intake as a contributing factor. Toxicology tests indicated Carrie had cocaine, methadone, heroin and ecstasy in her system, along with prescription medication. Daughter Billie Lourd (24) says Carrie would have wanted people to learn from her experience. “Mom battled drug addiction and mental illness her entire life. She ultimately died of it. She was open in all of her work about…

“The doctor called me and said, ‘You need to get here now!’” As youngsters, twins Bart and Boudewyn Couprie shared the usual childhood illnesses – colds, flu and chickenpox – so when Bart was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the second person he called after his partner was his twin brother. Two years on, Boudewyn is only half joking when he calls Bart his “canary in a coal mine” – and credits Bart with saving his life. Bart’s diagnosis with a very aggressive cancer came just months after meeting his now-wife Jude Fippard. The Whangaparaoa couple, who both have adult children from previous relationships, met online in 2013. They chatted for months before their first date, but “hit it off” straight away, tells Bart. Within the year, they were talking…

CELERIAC, SWEET POTATO & PANCETTA GRATIN SERVES 6 as a side or 4 as a main with salad A rich, creamy and crazily comforting bake covered with crunchy bacon instead of boring breadcrumbs, this is another way to get those besties, cheese and bacon, to hang out on your plate. 2 tbsp butter, plus extra for greasing 400g sweet potato, peeled 200g celeriac, peeled 100ml heavy cream 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, roughly chopped 1 tbsp thyme, chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g extra-mature cheddar, grated 100g red Leicester or cheddar cheese, sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 150g pancetta, diced (or use bacon lardons) 3 spring onions, chopped Large handful of breadcrumbs, made from day-old bread 25g Parmesan, grated 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (fan forced). Butter a…

1 Parka life Fight the cold in utilitarian style with an on-trend khaki coat. An anorak is one of those useful pieces that will never date. The K&K version is a swing coat with a little flare from the waist down. The Farmers option is padded for extra warmth when out in the elements. The Seed Heritage fur-trimmed anorak has cords to nip in at the waist, making it ideal for city adventures. 2 Black lace We all own too many plain black tops so it’s time to branch out. Why not choose something lacy? It’s a good way to show some skin while keeping covered. All three of these options are different and will suit a variety of needs. 3 Chunky necklaces Pop a chunky necklace over your knitwear,…

Eight uses for baking soda in your beauty routine, how to eat nasturtiums and make your own floor oil. Everyday miracles! 8 BEAUTY USES FOR BAKING SODA We all know that baking soda is great for cleaning up around the house, but what about using it for our face and body? Here are eight top ways of using baking soda in your beauty routine: 1 Give your feet a good soak. Mix 3 tbsp baking soda in a wide bucket of warm water for a soothing foot soak. Add 10 drops of an essential oil, such as lavender, and soak for 20 minutes. If you have any rough skin, make a paste of baking soda and water, then scrub them at the end. 2 You can remove chlorine discoloration from…

Age doesn’t need to hold you back from weekend cycling outings with the family, thanks to the wonders of the e-bike, which will power you up those hills in seconds. Get out the Lycra! Your son told you what you needed was an e-bike. You nodded agreement without having the slightest idea what an e-bike could be. So what is an e-bike and why would your son be recommending one to a 60-year-old? An e-bike is a bicycle with a built-in electric motor. It allows you to use traditional pedal power yet switch to the electric motor to provide propulsion when you need it. There’s a wide range of e-bikes, from those that look like a sturdy bike to those more like a moped. Your son is probably suggesting a…

It’s daddy duty I just loved Jeremy Corbett’s Direct Male column “Sleeping like a baby”, which was about sharing a bed with a toddler (19.06.17). Enjoy every numb arm, poke in the eye and foot in the back because the years go by so fast, Jeremy. Next thing you know, you are a great-grandparent, like me, and wondering where all the time went. It sounds like you are a loving dad to your two little daughters and they are very lucky. P Walker, Whanganui NOTICEBOARD REUNION Royal New Zealand Naval Women’s Association (RNZNWA) will celebrate 75 years of women in the navy in Auckland on October 13 to 15, 2017. To register and for more info, contact Carrie Hodson, carant@paradise.net.nz or Donna Russell, Donnad23680@gmail.com. Send notices to: nzww@bauermedia.co.nz…

Mind control! Hawke’s Bay writer Charity Norman has carved out a niche writing internationally successful novels that focus on family dramas. Her latest one falls very much into “every parent’s worst nightmare” territory. Cassy is a beautiful English law student who is heading off for a dream holiday travelling round New Zealand with her boyfriend. When her parents wave her off at the airport, they have no inkling that it will be years before they see her again. Not long into the trip, Cassy breaks up with her boyfriend and falls in with a cult. At first, the people of Gethsemane appear to lead an idyllic existence. They live in a rural paradise beside Lake Tarawera, where they grow their own vegetables and enjoy a warm community spirit. Their contentment…

‘At 5pm, I hustle the family into the car and go for a drive. Just to use the T3’ I had a revelation this week. My life has changed forever because I have discovered, when I have my family on board, I am permitted to drive in the T3 lane. There may be those who do not know of these lanes, people outside Auckland, in towns where the road-to-human ratio allows you to actually drive when you are driving. Allow me to explain. A T3 lane is an enchanted boulevard of asphalt devoid of motorists that sits adjacent to a long, jammed queue of traffic. You’re allowed onto this paradise if your vehicle contains three or more people. Hence T3. The “T” stands for Transit but should stand for Terrific.…