Innholdsfortegnelse for 1730 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Ooh la la, c’est magnifique, Ms French! The delightful Dawn wowed her fans when she showcased a new, slimmed-down figure on her Twitter page. Pulling back her trademark fringe and modelling a gorgeous blouse, the Vicar of Dibley star is looking better than ever as she counts down the days until her 60th birthday later this year. Thousands of Twitter users were quick to comment on the snap, with one fan writing, “Oh, my word! Where have you gone? Looking great!” While another added “OMG! I love it! You look AWESOME!” Dawn is currently gearing up to release her first non-fiction book in a decade, titled Me, You, a Diary, which chronicles a year in the life of the comedienne.…

It was not so much a whodunnit, but a why did he do it? And two decades after serial killer Andrew Cunanan shot Gianni Versace dead on the steps of his Miami home, nobody still really knows why the popular fashion designer was targeted. July 15 was the 20th anniversary of the killing that rocked not just the fashion industry but the whole world. The Italian designer, known for his exuberant couture-meets-rock ‘n’ roll-style, was much loved by a host of celebrities, from Princess Diana and Sir Elton John through to Sting and Naomi Campbell. They were among the mourners at his funeral in Milan on July 22, 1997, while back in the US, police were frantically hunting the callous killer who had walked up behind Gianni (50) and put…

I’m a big believer in healthy, tasty food made from scratch. When you know what you’re putting into your meals, you know what you can get out of them! Fish pie is a great winter staple and a wonderful source of healthy fats and good oils, and while the days of enjoying it in the sun have gone, fish pie, or smoked fish gratin, is a hearty, comforting meal. Oat bread rolls are a great alternative to white bread and there is nothing quite like the smell of baking bread wafting through the kitchen. You can use them for filled rolls, to dunk in warming winter soups or whatever takes your fancy! At the Auckland Food Show, I will be showing everyone how to make more quick, healthy and –…

Forget about lines and wrinkles, it’s the glow of a woman’s skin that gives her a youthful allure. The good news is it’s within every woman’s reach, thanks to these glow-giving products. Get the look! At 48 years old, Naomi Watts radiates natural beauty and is the perfect example of how to wear an age-appropriate, healthy-looking dewy glow without looking like she fell into a pot of glitter. Here are some ways you can give your skin a hit of radiance too… Your skin needs to take centre stage to make this look work, so a good base is a great place to start. If you like a lightweight coverage, try 1 L’Oréal Glam Beige Foundation, $29.99. It only comes in three shades but cleverly self-adjusts to match a light,…

Neck pain really is, well, a pain in the neck. It affects a lot of us and the causes range from bad posture to meningitis. Here’s what you can do about it. Get it in the neck! WARNING SIGNS See your doctor immediately if your symptoms also include: • A fever • Swollen glands • Nausea and vomiting • Weakness, numbness or tingling • A lump in your neck • Pain that radiates down your arms and legs • Difficulty moving your arms • Problems swallowing or breathing Neck stiffness can be due to a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most common ones: MUSCLE TENSION AND STRAIN: This is usually the result of certain activities or behaviours. These can include: • Bad posture • Sleeping with your…

“If you don’t want to become part of the food chain, keep your arms and legs inside the jeep,” cautions our guide Vipul, as a 220kg Bengal tiger eyes me up for dinner. I hold my breath, but thankfully he decides I’m not tasty enough and wanders off. I’m at Ranthambore National Park in India’s north-west, one of 40 sanctuaries scattered across this vast nation where these endangered animals can still roam freely. Drivers at Ranthambore don’t carry guns so I’m not sure what would have happened if the tiger had felt like snacking on me but Vipul, who’s been leading tourists deep into the park’s 1334 square kilometres for years, has never lost one yet. India is home to 70% of the world’s tigers (around 2300), but while cats…

HERE COMES THE SUN Sitting in the sun chatting with my eight-year-old granddaughter, who was over from Ireland for the Christmas holidays, I commented on how lucky we were in New Zealand to have such lovely sunny days. Standing up for Ireland, Miss Eight responded, “But Nanny, we did have a sunny day once!” BW, New Plymouth JEST IN TIME My infant class was putting on a play for the rest of the school. There was silence as everyone waited for the next scene and the class waited expectantly on stage. Then one youngster piped up very loudly from the audience, “You’re supposed to laugh now. If you don’t, they won’t carry on.” Needless to say we did! Just Jackie, Taumarunui, October 12, 1981 FOOT AND MOUTH The little fellow…

Never too old What an inspiration to read about Wendyl Nissen’s radio venture, The Long Lunch (17.07.17). I’ll be tuning in! At 55, she’s a spring chicken in terms of career prospects. As teachers, my husband and I moved around rural New Zealand schools, which included five years in the magical Hokianga, before heading off overseas to work in international education. Now, at the age of 68, I facilitate online workshops for a global educational organisation, I’m a student in an online applied writing course and I am writing a novel that draws on my experience in isolated communities. Exciting times! T Fenton, Whangarei The winning letter receives $100. The runner-up wins a copy of The Sunshine Sisters (Macmillan, RRP $34.99). A moving story about a narcissistic mother, and former…

We nabbed five minutes with Mark Richardson, host of Kiwi DIY favourite The Block NZ. What’s the best thing about working on the show? Watching the houses come together. I love turning up to each room reveal day and seeing what the contestants have created. If you were a contestant on The Block, who would you choose as your partner in crime? Most likely my wife. I’d do this because we reckon we’d be awful at it, so to prove ourselves wrong would be quite satisfying. You’re on The AM Show and working on The Block. How do you juggle all of your commitments? Just take it one job at a time and don’t neglect the importance of scheduling time to exercise. THE BLOCK NZ, THREE, SUNDAY AT 7PM AND…

In an achievement almost as outstanding as winning the America’s Cup, I have crested the hurdle of the first sleepover with the grandkids. Well, two of the grandkids. Surviving all seven of them staying for the night might be another sporting achievement altogether. Like climbing Mt Everest, perhaps. One of the several upsides about living temporarily back in Auckland is being in the same city as three of those grandchildren, who I’m now getting to know like I couldn’t before. Well, not for more than the occasional day or two, which doesn’t work so well for little kids. Now that I’m nearby, I’m on the school pick-up schedule. I do Fridays with Miharo, who’s seven. I get her from school, which is only a couple of suburbs away from our…

This week, we celebrate the milestone birthday of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. For this special occasion, we’re very lucky to be able to send you on a journey to her home in the UK for a unique and in-depth look into the inner workings of her life, after writer Juliet Rieden was invited by Clar ence House to spend two weeks shadowing the duchess. By all accounts, Camilla is a kind, warm woman – with a quite wicked sense of humour – who is devoted to her family . I was lucky enough to meet the Duchess on her last visit to our shores in 2015. While our brief chat was to r emain off the record, I can tell you that I found her to be welcoming and disarmingly…

‘There is nothing anyone could say about our family that would offend us any more’ The son of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and former army officer Andrew Parker Bowles, Tom Parker Bowles (42) started his career in public relations and is now a food critic and author. He lives in West London with his wife Sara (44) and their children, Lola (9) and Freddy (7). Here, he shares 17 things he knows to be true. I WAS BORN GREEDY. Mum was a good cook and dad was a good gardener, so we all enjoyed food. LEARNING HOW TO COOK WAS A WAY TO IMPRESS GIRLS. It might sound a bit pervy to say that nowadays, but I spent university just eating chips and curry sauce. MONEY, CLASS AND YOUR NAME…

Almost two years to the day that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced their split, the Batman actor has debuted his new love – Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus. Since their romance was confirmed last week, the cute pair have been spotted out and about in Los Angeles, enjoying Italian dinners, coffee dates and plays. “They are spending time together in LA,” a source claims. “Lindsay is staying at Ben’s new house.” The pair are said to be in the “early stages” of a relationship, although there is speculation the couple have been seeing each other “on and off” since as early as 2013 – two years before Ben (44) and Jen (45) separated, and a year before mum-of-one Lindsay (37) split with her fellow SNL producer husband Kevin…

One of the most touching images from Gianni Versace’s emotional funeral was the sight of Princess Diana comforting a distraught Elton John. The sad occasion was responsible for healing a year-long rift between the princess and the popstar. Elton told TV host Larry King he’d been upset with Diana when she pulled out of a charity event he’d organised and after he let her know how he felt, she wrote him a “terse letter”. “It’s one of those things that friends sometimes do,” said Elton. “You know, they’re too proud to pick up the phone. And it was just due to a tragic event like Gianni’s murder that brought us back together again.” It was just six weeks later, tragically, that Diana died in a car crash in Paris, and…

Quick-fire: One of the things I love about my husband is… He loves music and loves to dance. The most difficult aspect of my job is… Getting up in the middle of the night to greet guests! One thing I miss about New Zealand is… The culture is different here, so the people rarely meet for a beer or a wine like I would back home! “I first moved to Africa, to the municipality of Moshi, in Tanzania because the whole idea of it fascinated me. And now I’m here, in many ways it reminds me of my rural upbringing in Hawke’s Bay. It is a beautiful, clean city with plenty of trees. People here grow crops in the backyard and lead a simple life. With a population of about…

Brighten up these winter days by wearing some bold, floral prints. Choose wisely and look for pieces that can carry you through to the warmer months – this way you’ll have some fantastic wardrobe solutions -round Blooming lovely! year . THE SHIRT • Pairing delicate, feminine pieces with denim is always a great combination. Jacqui-E’s romantic-style blouse, with its fluted hemline and flounced sleeves, is worn here with flared, cropped jeans and a funky pair of patent loafers. • This stylish ensemble is comfortable enough for wearing around the house, as well as out and about. THE TROUSER • Embrace darker florals as a patterned trouser option during winter. The paperbag waist-style is a hot trend and these Portmans pants will take you through to summer. • When wearing paperbag…

This week’s model Carol shares her beauty tips with us… My beauty philosophy is: To start each day with a positive attitude and a smile. I like to eat healthy meals, and enjoy the company of my family and friends. My skincare routine: I wash my face with cold water in the morning and moisturise with Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion. In the evening, I cleanse with Nivea Cleansing Lotion and then I use Nivea Crème on my face and my body for all-over skincare. My most amazing skincare find: I won a goody bag which had a tiny bottle of La Mer Serum in it which was perfect for reviving the tired lines under my eyes. My most amazing make-up find: I love the Avon True Color Glimmerstick eyeliner, brow…

Nothing beats a lovely little group shot at weekend get-togethers, but be mindful of your responsibilities when it comes to deciding to post those cute baby photos on social media. Get the picture! Is it actually illegal to post photos on social media that include other people’s children – without the other parents’ permission? Taking photos of other people’s children in a public place generally isn’t a breach of the child’s right to privacy. By public place, we mean somewhere where the child could reasonably be expected to be seen by the public. There must be a legitimate reason for the photo and the photo itself must not be offensive. You would not be breaking the law by posting a legitimate photo on social media. But putting aside the issue…

CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Get all your work done during the week, then disappear from Friday night until you are ready to come home. It can be either by yourself, with family or a lover but either way, this is the perfect time to get away. Find a bach with a log fire, no internet, and uninterrupted views of the stars and see what happens. You will be surprised at how reluctant everyone is to go home. LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 Your social life is on fire, but you shouldn’t be surprised. People love your humour and how uplifting you are. Just accept the invitations that appeal to you. Somewhere in the mix will be a person wanting something more. Don’t refuse – it could be…

Social media shaming is the theme of this super-twisty thriller. It’s set in the fictional town of Promise Falls, regular territory for this author, and sees the return of private investigator Cal Weaver and police detective Barry Duckworth. To begin with, these two crimefighters seem to be working on very different cases. Cal has been asked to guard a teenage boy who is in bad trouble. Jeremy Plimpton avoided prison after killing a girl while drink-driving in a stolen Porsche. His defence was that he had been so outrageously coddled by his mother, he couldn’t be held responsible for anything he did. Now he’s been nicknamed the Big Baby, is being humiliated and threatened over the internet, and his family is concerned about his safety. Meanwhile, Detective Duckworth is tackling…

I have to confess, I’m not much of an angler. That being said, I thoroughly enjoy the process of attempting to catch fish. What’s not to like? You head out on a boat on a glorious summer’s day with a good book and a packed lunch. You rock gently on the water, lulled into somnolence by the motion of the boat and the warmth of the sun, once or twice there’s a flurry of activity when somebody feels a pull at the end of the line, then when the sun sets, you head back to shore with either a couple of fish for dinner in a bucket or, if the fish weren’t biting, fish and chips from the takeaway on the way home. Nothing like it. More often than not,…

HELEN WORTH In a far cry from her Coronation Street alter ego Gail Platt, Helen shone in a vibrant scarlet dress with purple and green autumnal print. That sophisticated cut and midi-length was a stylish winner! PAMELA ANDERSON Never one to shy from showing off some skin, Pamela managed to just keep it classy in this figure-hugging black gown while the sheer skirt gave her outfit a little mystery. KRISTIN CHENOWETH Whoa! The picture of Broadway glamour, Kristin dazzled all around her in a sparkling gold number that accentuated her figure. Great red-carpet choice! ANDIE MACDOWELL Who let her out in this? We don’t know why this drab, creased jumpsuit was Andie’s wardrobe choice. A great look for the beach, but not the red carpet! JADE JAGGER As the daughter…

This week we take an intimate look at the life of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as she celebrates her milestone 70th birthday. The Duchess has spent much of her life in the spotlight, but in this issue, we go behind the scenes to discover the real Camilla, separating fact from fiction.…

Her Coronation Street character Sarah Platt has been through a lot in the past couple of decades. There’s the teenage pregnancy, finding out her partner was gay and losing a premature baby. Now she’s discovered she is unexpectedly pregnant again, this time to a drug dealer who has been killed and his body hidden underneath her house. So in comparison, Tina O’Brien’s life in recent years seems relatively tame. Still, there’s been plenty of drama. She had a passionate romance with a colleague that led to her having a baby and then being unceremoniously dumped; she had to work alongside the guy who ditched her when she returned to Coro after an eight-year break; and her new relationship is with a man who has ended up becoming great mates with…

They’ve been together for nine years, which in the entertainment industry might as well be a lifetime. No, we’re not talking about a Hollywood romance – rather, the tight trio of Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston, the charismatic and charming judges of MasterChef Australia. But just because the three food experts are great friends, it doesn’t mean they’re not willing to throw each other under the bus! Speaking to the Weekly from his Melbourne base, chef Gary is happy to dish the dirt on his fellow “musketeer” George (38), who he and Matt (53) reckon has taken his healthy eating regime too far. “George, he’s the policeman of the group and tries to keep us healthy on set, that’s his job,” he ribs. “He’s become a little obsessive,”…

With our busy lives, we can get stuck on fast cooking, but in doing so, we miss out on the depth of flavour that only comes from slow cooking a dish. And then there’s the added bonus of the aromas wafting through the house for a few hours... aaah. Tender to the bone! Lamb shank ragu & pappardelle SERVES 2 Who can resist a meltingly tender meat ragu served with ribbons of slippery pasta? 2 tbsp olive oil 2 lamb shanks 1 red onion, sliced ½ cup red or white wine 1 cup stock 1 cup crushed tomatoes 1 bay leaf 3-4 fresh sage leaves or ½ tsp dried sage Few sprigs fresh thyme or ¼ tsp dried Pinch of chilli flakes 1 tsp sea salt ¼ tsp black pepper…

Red or dead Beat the winter blues with red. EziBuy’s military double-breasted jacket will make a timeless addition to your wardrobe, while the puffer jacket from French Connection certainly makes a statement. Finally, update your dress collection with this botanical print, flared-sleeve Seed Heritage number that will take you from winter through to summer with a simple change of accessories. Slimming stripes Stripes come in all shapes and sizes – and they are ultimately slimming. These H&M trousers with their wider triple stripe will elongate your legs, and this dress from Max is particularly figure flattering. This fine striped Witchery wrap shirt will cover all the bumps and highlight your torso. Crossbody style Crossbody bags are my favourite go-to while out and about. Worn across the body with the bag…

Natural and simple ways of settling a colicky baby, perk up your morning breakfast with delicious raw kiwifruit jam. Plus, I’ve got just the tonic for acid-loving plants. No more tears! I’ve had two babies who were hard to settle in their first few months because of colic and it is estimated that up to 25% of infants suffer from it. It usually starts between the third and sixth weeks after birth and goes away by the time the child is three months old. Meanwhile, you are likely to have a baby who cries intensely more than three hours a day, usually in the late afternoon or early evening, has a hard abdomen to the touch, and may draw their legs up to their stomach and/or clench their fists. Here…

When you have three cats – and yes, I know three is bordering on dotty-old-lady behaviour – you have to make some concessions when it comes to gardening. Cats choose their outdoor living retreats with care and they’re always exactly the opposite of what you think they would like. Cats that get the cream! There’s an election coming up soon-ish and if Gareth Morgan has his way, cats will be under lock and key – not that locks and keys have ever stopped a cat. They’re free-spirited creatures and the minute you put up a barrier, they’re on a mission to cross it. A cat establishes its home base where it eats, sleeps, mates and hunts. Its territory radiates from the home base and the size of the territory usually…

You will need • Craft birdhouse (similar available at Spotlight) • Your choice of contrasting paint colours • Paintbrushes • Battery-operated seed lights (fairylight.co.nz), LED camp or touch lights • Masking tape • Brackets for fixing the birdhouse to the wall This cool night light and paint effect will be a sweet feature to soothe the little person in your life to sleep. Get them to help you make it – it’s easy! 1 Paint your birdhouse and leave to dry, applying two coats if needed. We used Resene So Cool metallic paint. Once the birdhouse is dry, arrange the seed lights inside, with a strand spilling out. 2 This wall mural, in Resene Splish Splash, is inspired by flax. Simply use masking tape for straight lines and go for…

Perfect combination What a treat to have all my favourite celebrities in the Weekly(17.07.17). Zara Tindall has always been one of my favourite royals and it was also great to see Anthony Hopkins, Rod Stewart and Joanna Lumley all looking wonderful and enjoying life despite the advancing years. Happy marriages seem to be a common trait here, along with no regrets and a living life to the full policy. Rosie, Amberley NOTICEBOARD SEEKING Sweeney descendants of Patrick and Mary Kiely; Patrick and Mary Coughlin, Wanganui; MaryAnne and Matthew Berriman; Jane and Arthur Woolley; Margaret and Samuel Slight; Eliza and John Robertson; Emily (Amelia) and Frederick Stuart, Ellen, Daniel, James, John, Charles, Sarah and Catherine (Kate). Fran, call 027 602 7850 or C/- Box 15-149, New Lynn, Auckland. Send notices to:…

DESPICABLE ME 3 RATING: PG The kids’ favourite is back with more bananas, fluffy unicorns, dastardly villains and loads of laughs for the whole family. In this third instalment of the hit movie series, the mischievous minions try to convince a reformed Gru to return to his life of crime, but he’s got bigger fish to fry. After discovering he has a long-lost twin brother, the supervillain-turnedsecret-agent flies with his family to the European country of Freedonia to meet the estranged sibling. But there’s more to his brother than meets the eye. Although this film misses a little bit of that magic the first one had, the kids will still love it and there are some fun moments for adults too.…

He was born in the US but grew up in Canada, where he worked as a journalist until quitting to focus on writing fiction full-time. His suburban thrillers are now international bestsellers, and he lives in Ontario with his wife and two children. On where he gets his ideas: “Most originate with my everyday anxieties. What if I forgot to lock the door? What if a horrific crime happened next door? What if my daughter didn’t show up at work? What if I woke up one day and the house was empty?” On creating twisty plotlines: “I love to constantly pull the rug out from under the reader and also from under the book’s characters. I’ll often get to the end of a chapter and ask myself what the most…