Innholdsfortegnelse for 1729 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

‘I was queen of the long lunch, back in the day. You get so many good stories, that’s why’ Magazine editor, TV producer, newspaper journalist, our very own Green Goddess – and now radio host. Wendyl Nissen has never been afraid of a little Madonna-style reinvention – “I’ve done it 100 times, people must just roll their eyes and say, ‘Oh, there she goes again,’” she says with a laugh – but her latest regeneration is her biggest challenge yet. So it’s fitting that the former editor of the Weekly has named her new afternoon show on RadioLIVE after her most valuable secret weapon she used during her time as queen of magazines. “The Long Lunch,” she nods as she settles herself down with a martini for our chat. It’s…

Joanna Lumley is a woman of many surprises. Here are some other details about her that you may not have expected: She’ll often go all day without eating – then she pigs out: “I prefer the day without food. I feel much fitter. I eat once a day like a dog because I have very low blood pressure and food slows me down.” Despite playing alcohol-sodden Patsy in Ab Fab, she doesn’t like drunks: “I like drinking but I loathe drunkenness. I just can’t bear it. It’s a waste of money and I’m afraid of people who are drunk.” Her svelte figure is not due to working out: “I’ve never stepped foot in a gym – I’d be so bad. But I do rush around doing stuff. I do the…

‘I wanted to be a musician but I didn’t think I was good enough, so I became an actor’ With his 80th birthday fast approaching, Sir Anthony Hopkins should be pondering a long-awaited, well-earned rest to do what the hell he damn well likes. But Anthony isn’t having any of it. The word “retirement” is met with the same chilling stare that kept Jodie Foster (as FBI student Clarice Starling) on her toes in Silence of the Lambs. “If I stopped working, I feel I would die,” he says. “And so I go on. I don’t want it to be over, so you are stuck with me. I feel good, I work out, I work all the time and I don’t want to stop, so there it is.” We are…

‘The classes are full of people of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels’ It’s 1988 and a youthful looking Lloyd Scott, feather-trimmed pirate hat perched on his head, is rarking up a live audience as part of the 24-hour telethon. “Please welcome the Levin Aerobics Team!” The crowd whistles and hollers, then there she is – an 18-year-old Virginia Keast is centre stage in a fist-pumping, leg-kicking routine to Billy Idol’s version of the 1968 hit Mony, Mony. Fast forward to 2017, Whitireia Performance Centre, Wellington. Orange and red disco lights throw colour and shadow across 40-plus dancers as they whoop it up to Madonna’s hit Liquid Love. And there’s Virginia, once again centre stage leading the troops. Now 44, the mum-of-two laughs as she reminisces about the morning…

POLYNESIAN MEATBALLS SERVES 4-6 2 cups brown rice 1 can Dole Crushed Pineapple 500g chicken or turkey mince 3/4 cup spring onions, thinly sliced, divided 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, divided 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 2 tbsp orange marmalade Broccolini 1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Cook rice according to the packet instructions. 2 Drain 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, reserving the remaining pineapple and juice for the sauce. 3 Combine the mince, rice, 1/2 cup drained pineapple, 1/2 cup spring onions, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, the egg, ginger and nutmeg in a large bowl, mixing well. 4 Scoop the mixture and roll into desired meatball size. Place on an aluminium foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. 5 For the…

From the types of shampoo we lather up with to playful techniques for colouring it, there is never a dull moment in the world of hair. Check out some of the trends. Hairs to you! BRUSH WORKS The latest, ergonomically designed works of art can cut down on blow-dry time, and stop static and frizz. The new Brushed range from Beauty Dust Co.is lightweight (no more dead arms), with ceramic-ion barrels and vents so the heat from your blow-dryer is evenly dispersed. The shorter your hair, the smaller the barrel of the brush should be. And just like a high thread count signals quality linen, the Knot Dr. collection has an impressive amount of bristles across the cushion bases of their brushes. Each one is topped off with a smooth…

CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Take charge! Everyone else is wandering around thinking about what to do and you already know what needs to be done! You have a workable plan and you have everything in place to get started. This is a defining week in that people see skills and talents that they did not know you had. Of course, all the compliments and accolades are yours! LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 Life over the last few weeks has been a little over the top and this is not all your fault. You have had some difficult people to deal with. Now you will be able to get things done. It’s time to plan something exciting – sure, it may take a while to save up, but…

They might be in the process of divorcing, but nothing was getting in the way of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck reuniting to spend some time with their three kids to celebrate American Independence Day. It was a fun-filled family day for Jen (45), Ben (44) and their children Violet (11), Serephina (8) and Samuel (5), starting with a 5km fundraising run for Jen, with Serephina and Samuel joining her for the final few metres. In the afternoon, Ben met the clan – including the family’s gorgeous golden retriever – at the Fourth of July parade, where the Batman actor treated his kids to some candy floss before settling them into some beach chairs to watch the parade. Jen was forced to find some sun umbrellas to protect themselves from…

As you’ll see fr om our story this week on our Gr een Goddess W endyl, I’m in a bit of a pickle. To be fair, I don’t manage to listen to the radio an awful lot during the working day , but when I’m clearing my emails, driving between meetings, or feel I just need to check in with the world, I’ll always turn it on. But now I have a dilemma. If it’s early afternoon, W endyl is on RadioLIVE between 12 and 3pm, while our other amazing columnist Kerr e is also on, over on Newstalk ZB with Mark Dye, fr om noon until 4pm. Thankfully , the decision is taken away fr om me while I drive because Little Gr ey (that’s my car’s name) only…

His antics off the playing field once saw Mike Tindall grabbing newspaper headlines for all the wrong reasons, but the exact opposite is true now. Mike has been a doting father to Mia and a supportive husband to Zara during their heartbreak, and he has also been a pillar of strength to his parents, Linda and Philip. Last month, while raising money for Cure Parkinson’s Trust, Mike spoke openly for the first time about his father’s 14-year battle with the condition. “It’s difficult for everyone who has it to come to terms with losing that strength,” Mike admitted. “He’s had to adapt to a lot.” Philip – who was also a rugby player before he turned to banking – first noticed symptoms 18 months before he was diagnosed, but tried…

Fifty years ago the Weekly readied our readers for the upcoming “DC Day” on July 10, 1967 – the introduction of the decimal currency to New Zealand. Amongst our eight-page guide to navigating the new system was this article, specially written for the Weekly by the HON R.D. Muldoon, who was the current Minister of Finance. To you… Women who handle the money. From Mr Muldoon The women of New Zealand will be at the forefront of all matters relating to our changeover to dollars and cents. It is the women of New Zealand who do the shopping. It is also the women of this country who form the greater part of our shop assistant population. It will be women – without a doubt – who will handle our new…

‘I’ve been aware that anyone, anywhere and at any time may require blood. Unfortunately, I learnt this first-hand’ ‘It was refreshing to interact with well people rather than sick people’ "Working as a nurse for the past four decades, I have long dealt with blood and know its importance as a life-saving product. I’ve been aware that anyone, anywhere and at any time may require blood. No-one can look into a crystal ball and think they will never need blood. Unfortunately, I learnt this from first-hand experience. Some 28 years ago, I was reminded just how crucial blood is. Back then, I was a keen half-marathon runner and I was out jogging in the forest close to my home in Rotorua when I started to feel cramping in my stomach.…

One of the most daunting invitations to get is to an evening event. It can send most of us into a panic. My advice to avoid this unnecessary stress is to have some great black and metallic investment pieces that you can pull out when the occasion arises. Bold as brass! LUXURIOUS SEPARATES • Luxurious separates are easily added to your wardrobe over time. Stick to satin, velvet and lace, which will work forever. • Start with a stunning satin skirt, worn here with a lace trim camisole (both from Witchery). Complete the look with a fabulous cropped velvet jacket with gold embellishments from EziBuy. • These pieces can all be worn casually by themselves as well as together for a special occasion, making them ideal as wardrobe staples and…

This week’s model Jacqui shares her thoughts with us on ageing... Beauty-wise, do you feel more or less confident now than you did in your 20s? I’m a lot more comfortable in my own skin and I understand better what looks good on me. I used to closely follow the latest make-up trends, but these days a more classic look is my preference. I also love a bold lip colour in the evening now, whereas I didn’t used to have the confidence to pull it off. What do you wish you could do more of in your beauty routine? I wish I had more time for facials and manicures – those sorts of pampering treats make me feel amazing. I always say to myself that I should have manicures more…

Those pesky advertising brochures that clutter up your letterbox can be a pain. But a “No Junk Mail” sign can lead to other problems as well. Junk the junk! You have put a “No Junk Mail” sign on your letterbox, which has put an end to all the junk. But now you’re not getting your community newspapers. Why? Are they technically junk? Yes, community newspapers are considered “junk mail” simply because they are not addressed to you. If you want no junk mail but still want the community newspapers, you will need to change your sign. It should read something like: “Addressed Mail and Newspapers Only”. You can buy these signs, believe it or not, but I hope you have a wide enough letterbox! I suggest if you’re tiring of…

Remembering Eve Who can forget little Australian Eve van Grafhorst (26.06.17), who was ostracised in her own country? Kiwis accepted the little girl and her devoted mother as our own. Eve fulfilled so much in her short life and saw so many wishes come true, including a trip to Disneyland, which was kindly donated by Lotto winners Hazel and Eddie Mollier. Eve had two wishes outstanding when she died, to meet Princess Diana and Michael Jackson. I am sure she achieved those wishes, albeit a tad later than she thought. NOTICEBOARD REUNION Takapuna Grammar School celebrates its 90th reunion over Labour Weekend, October 20-22, 2017. For more information, check out takapuna.school.nz. Send notices to, nzwww@ bauermedia.co.nz…

A former legal secretary, she started writing while snowed in during a blizzard in the late ‘70s and at 65, is now one of the US’ most prolific, top-selling novelists. She and her husband also own a café, bookshop and boutique hotel in Boonsboro, Washington County. On what inspires her to keep writing... “Writing is my job. It’s a passion. I love what I do, but it’s also my living. What would I do with all the stories and characters half-baked in my head if I didn’t cook them the rest of the way through?” On why she writes such great male characters... “I think I have a bit of an edge on the male as I was the youngest of five. Four older brothers. I have two sons. No…

Nigella, is that you? As she prepares to release a new cookbook, our favourite domestic goddess Nigella Lawson has debuted a remarkably different – and slimmer – new figure. Fans have been quick to comment on the famous cook’s new look. In recent years, she has gone from a size 16 to a size 12, but it seems Nigella (56) has gone even further recently. She displayed a trimmer frame as she walked through London last week, then cosied up to buddy Victoria Beckham (43) at British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman’s farewell bash. However Nigella has managed to drop a couple of kilos, it certainly won’t be down to depriving herself. The TV star has been famously critical of diets and has long-sworn to never embark on one, but she…

She still thinks he’s sexy! Sir Rod Stewart and his wife of 10 years, Penny, Lady Stewart, reaffirmed their wedding vows in an intimate and romantic ceremony in the garden of their Essex home last week. The couple, who have sons Alistair (11) and six-year-old Aiden together, recited the same vows they made 10 years ago at their fairytale Italian nuptials – and while this celebration wasn’t as flashy or extravagant, Rod (72) says he is in love with his beautiful wife even more today. “This felt more special,” adds Penny (46). “You get married with the hope that you’ll be together. When we renewed our vows, we said them not with just hope but with a reassurance. Along with hope, there is also faith, love and bringing the family…

‘If I could have a child with anyone, it would have to be Barbra’ Actor Richard E. Grant may have won the hearts of women around the world with his old-fashioned English charm, but the film and TV heart-throb has stunned fans by confessing he wants to spice-up his marriage – with global superstar Barbra Streisand. In a career spanning 30 years, the star of such films as Gosford Park and Withnail and I, has never been short of female admirers thanks to his boyish good looks and catchy chat-up lines. But in a candid new interview, the actor admits he wants to bed global star Barbra (75) and reveals his wife of 31 years, voice coach Joan Washington (67), is understanding. Die-hard fan Richard (60) says, “Barbra is now…

Their’s is a union almost unheard of in Hollywood. And after 21 years of marriage, that doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon with Hugh Jackman (48) and wife Deborra-Lee Furness (61) appearing as loved-up as ever. A showbiz marriage lasting two decades always has outsiders fishing for the secrets to a happy union and last week the Wolverine star was only too happy to divulge their secrets – keep distance apart to a minimum. “We always said we’d never spend more than two weeks apart,” tells Hugh. But as for their top secret, he isn’t afraid to openly dish on one of their unconventional methods. “We meditate together,” he says. “And sometimes we have friends over to do it too. It’s a lovely Sunday-morning thing. Everyone comes over and…

‘I’ve always just been me and I just happen to be a woman’ It’s an understatement to say Naomi Ballantyne was on a rollercoaster last year. She had to navigate through the grief of losing her brother and her mum Evelyn as she faced the stress of raising capital for her life insurance company. She then received the surprise honour of being awarded an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. But that’s what makes Naomi (53) so remarkable – despite the painful setbacks and challenges she faces, there is a reason why the Auckland woman has worked her way to the top of the life insurance game, founding three successful companies. “Last year was just horrific,” tells Naomi. “When my older brother Tom died at the beginning of…

Cold nights call for warm puddings and, whether you’re a caramel and pecan fan or love a spongy fruit pudding, have I got the treats for you this week. Winter wonders! Luscious pecan tart SERVES 6-8 This tart is just lovely served warm on a winter’s night. For those of you who baulk at the amount of sugar in it, fear not – the pecans balance it with their savoury note. 1 packet pre-rolled sweet shortcrust pastry 300g pecan nuts 55g butter, melted 225g brown sugar 170g golden syrup 2 tsp vanilla essence 4 eggs ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp flour Whipped cream or ice cream, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a 24cm flan dish with the pastry and prick the base with a fork. Chill for…

1 Sparkling kicks Dress sneakers that aren’t made for exercising are now de rigueur for everyday life. Have some fun with your choices and look for metallic and embellished ones to add some glitz to your ensemble. A pair of these will jazz up denim and brighten your day. 2 Layering stripes Throwing on a striped top with a pair of jeans is a winning combination and these are three great options. Add some sneakers and a coat to fight off the cold, then you’re good to go. 3 Casual coats Don’t reserve your winter coat to be only worn with dressed-up ensembles, it will work with denim too. Adding a coat to your casual ensemble will not only keep you warm but it also instantly ups the style factor…

How to make light work of cleaning your pots, whip up a nourishing night cream and save money by getting the most out of your tea bags. Tea total! Listen to Wendyl on RadioLIVE 100.6 FM weekday afternoons from midday to 3pm. And call in to her Green Goddess hour on Tuesdays between 1pm and 2pm. Nana’s prawn cocktail There’s nothing quite like the creamy taste of a circa 1970s prawn cocktail. I adored this dish as a child and still make it regularly. These days, I am more likely to pile it all into an avocado for extra creaminess. 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup tomato sauce ¼ cup cream Juice of ½ a lemon 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 36 shelled raw prawns Butter for frying Iceberg lettuce leaves 1…

About 100 years ago, when we first started to see “garden centres” as opposed to nurseries, they all seemed to be painted in a harsh royal-blue purplish shade and a brain-searing yellow. If anything was likely to put you off gardening, that was it. Natural wonders! Iris sibirica “Sky Blue” seems almost the perfect shade of blue for me and it’s one of the easiest to grow. It flowers from mid-spring onwards with the blooms held above grass-like foliage. It doesn’t mind cold winters and will do well in sun to part-shade in a heavier soil that won’t dry out. You can leave these for ages and the clump will grow larger. They do look a bit dog-eared when the leaves die off in winter but hey, with flowers…

My fondest memory of Japan is its people. Proud, cultured, humble and helpful. Look lost on a Tokyo railway station and locals will be up to assist. Don’t be surprised if they walk you to where you need to go themselves. It doesn’t seem to matter if it takes 20 minutes and they miss their own train. Tokyo can be overpowering – 13 million tightly packed people. But we were surprised by its noiselessness. There’s none of the crazy, jangly racket of Bangkok or Mumbai yet Tokyo’s Shinjuku has the world’s busiest railway station with one-and-a-quarter-million daily commuters. Down the line, Shibuya Station carries just over a million. And just outside that station is the now famous Shibuya Crossing, the world’s busiest intersection. “The Shambles” it’s called. What fun! You’ll…

BUTTON UP My husband was rightly proud of his newly acquired 1992 ute, so he offered to take our grandsons, aged eight and five, for a ride. It was hilarious to see their little faces when they realised that instead of just pressing a button on the door, they actually had to use their muscles and turn the handle around if they wanted air! Gran, Wanganui ANIMAL CRACKERS An Otago farmer named Cook told his friends he wrote to the Internal Affairs Dept asking for a permit to keep a bison. In the legal confusion that followed, he met a solicitor who took an interest in the project and even suggested a name: “Tennery, because then you could put up a notice outside its paddock: Cook’s Bison Tennery!” Wit-nit, Canterbury,…

Auckland’s gain As a longtime reader of the Weekly,I have often enjoyed Colin Hogg’s musings and stories. What a nice man he is – he cooks for his family and he also likes cats! He recently wrote that he will temporarily be living in Auckland – Welcome, Colin and Mrs Colin to our city of cars and cats! We are overrun with cats in my part of the city, but we do our best for them. I believe that when a cat purrs to its owner, it is happy, transferring its love to them. As for cars, it amazes me that not much more than 100 years ago we were all getting around on horses! Anyway, enjoy your stay, Colin – we will turn spring on for you soon. And…

Nora Roberts writes the best romantic heroes. Her men are masterful yet still sensitive, ruggedly good looking, amazing lovers and romantic too. I’m not sure if guys like that actually exist outside the pages of her novels but clearly we women love to fantasise because she’s mega-bestselling, prolific and written more than 200 books. In the latest one, Come Sundown, the lead man Callen Skinner has returned home to Western Montana and re-ignited a spark with an old crush, Bodine Longbow. She is the super-organised manager of her family’s luxury resort, where he has been taken on as head horseman. Instantly attracted, they spend a lot of time galloping the trails together and stealing passionate kisses. Meanwhile, the rest of Bodine’s siblings also seem to be hooking up with the…

Judy Bailey is a broadcaster and former news presenter. My favourite book ever is... The book I have the fondest memories of growing up was A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter. It’s about a young girl who lives with her widowed mother on the edge of a swamp in Indiana. There are vivid and beautiful descriptions of the swamp, and the flowers and wildlife it contains, and, of course, there’s a bit of romance! My book of the moment is... I think the book with the most impact I’ve read recently would be Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life. It’s the story of four young men who were college mates and how their lives evolve. It is often harrowing and deals with a lot of uncomfortable truths, but is…

I’m a bad parent. I have always considered myself a reasonable person. Before our children arrived on the scene, I was adamant I would be a firm but fair dad – a no-nonsense disciplinarian, a dad who would consider my little darlings’ feelings, but would give tough love where it was needed. I’m not. I’m a complete softie. A walkover. The dad equivalent of blancmange – a soft touch, easily manipulated and quick to capitulate. Instead of steel, I am jelly. A blobby, spineless comply-parent. No more was this apparent than when we were packing for a recent family trip to the wonderful land of Queenstown. We had too much stuff. Luckily, some time ago, we purchased suitcases from Doctor Who – they are Tardis-like and have far more capacity…

‘The husband’s cordless headphones have been the panacea for marital discord’ We all have our preferred ways of relaxing. Mine is reading. One of my oldest friends loves to meditate. Another friend takes to her bed and naps. And for the husband, it’s watching television. He loves it. Every channel is quite literally at his fingertips, thanks to the remote, and his idea of bliss after a mentally exhausting day of work is to slip on his headphones, point the remote and assume the position on the couch. I have to say the headphones were a stroke of genius. Initially, I bought a pair that plugged into the telly because I was being driven mad by the sound of canned laughter or being startled by loud gunfire. The husband is…

CELINE DION These boots were made for strutting! Celine posed for the cameras in a bold embellished coat and statement boots. Although she hid behind her pink shades, there was nothing shy about the rest of this look. CARLA BRUNI The Italian-French singer looked out of this world in her fashionable take on a space suit. Carla styled down the gold suit with black strappy heels and simply shone. CLAUDIA SCHIFFER The German supermodel channelled her inner denim devil for this look. While the blonde beauty sported a radiant smile, the dark jumpsuit itself felt a little underwhelming. JULIANNE MOORE Nothing can ever beat a little black dress and Julianne showed us exactly that. The age-defying actress gave the dress a modern update with embellished fringe panels. MILLA JOVOVICH The…