Innholdsfortegnelse for 1734 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

HE DYED HIS HAIR JET BLACK Elvis was born blond. Inspired by his childhood comic book hero Captain Marvel and movie star idol Tony Curtis, Elvis’ signature black ’do was out of a bottle – although he did confess to occasionally touching up his locks with black shoe polish when desperate. HE WAS A BLACK BELT IN KARATE Elvis studied many styles of martial arts but was passionate about karate. He was a dedicated student for 15 years and advanced through his training to be granted an honorary seventh degree black belt. Many of his Vegas live shows involved karate moves and Elvis opened his own martial arts school, The Tennessee Karate Institute, in Memphis. HE HEDGED HIS BETS REGARDING HIS RELIGION Despite being brought up as a staunch Christian,…

The shock resignations of two of the Queen’s senior staff members have caused chaos behind palace doors, with more top-tier courtiers expected to also hand in their notice. The news that Sir Christopher Geidt, the Queen’s private secretary and her right-hand man for 10 years, has quit caused much consternation last week. Her Majesty’s assistant private secretary Samantha Cohen, who works closely with Christopher, has also resigned, apparently in solidarity. To lose two members of a three-strong team – deputy private secretary Edward Young is still there – is unprecedented. And there are also rumours that Prince William and Prince Harry’s private secretaries, Miguel Head and Edward Lane Fox, will be gone by the end of the year. The Duchess of Cambridge’s private secretary, Rebecca Deacon, handed in her notice…

For most of us, sending a postcard is a chance to connect with loved ones while on a fantastic holiday. But the postcards domestic violence campaigners Ruth Herbert (64) and Deborah Mackenzie (47) plan to mail carry a more powerful message. Both women have worked in the domestic violence sector for decades and while they admit it can be exhausting, they say their job gives them purpose. “There isn’t a week that goes by that Deborah and I aren’t in tears in our office because of something we’ve just read,” says Ruth. The women are co-founders of The Backbone Collective, a national coalition and online community for women to share their experiences when they feel they aren’t being heard and have nowhere else to turn. The Postcard Project is part…

We may be famous for our meat pies in New Zealand, but I like the American tradition of making sweet pies. This week why not try a chocolate cream pie or a big, flaky crusted apricot pie? Mum’s made her mother’s lemon meringue and, for our gluten-free readers, I’ve put together a pastry for a berry pie that you’ll just love. Slice and enjoy! Chocolate custard & cream pie SERVES 6-8 Dark chocolate custard topped with clouds of softly whipped cream is a dreamy combination. FLAKY PIE SHELL 1½ cups flour 1 tbsp sugar Pinch of salt 120g very cold butter ½ cup water, with a few ice cubes CUSTARD FILLING ¼ cup cornflour 1/ 3 cup sugar, plus extra 2 tbsp 3 tbsp cocoa Decent pinch of salt 3…

Greens of every shade are flooding the stores at the moment. Whether you choose bold khaki, bright emerald or something in between, it is time for you to embrace the green. A splash of colour! SATIN SHEEN • Khaki continues to be one of the major colours on offer. Combining it with a soft pink gives your ensemble a feminine touch. Here, I have picked funky paperbag-waist trousers from Dotti in a muted khaki and a Witchery blouse in a delicate, pleated blush. Coordinated pale pink accessories complete the look from head to toe. BLOUSE $139.90 from WITCHERY. TROUSERS $59.99 from DOTTI. BAG $69.90 from SEED HERITAGE. RING $13.90 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. ISABELLA ANSELMI SHOES $219.90 from MERCHANT 1948. FLORAL FUN • Floral prints are a great way…

(1) Freeman Beauty Infusion Sheet Masks, $7.50 each. For me, nothing says “Sunday beauty ritual” like a prettifying face mask and these new cotton sheet-style masks are an absolute steal. Lay the serum-infused sheet over your face and relax. Choose from brightening, revitalising, hydrating or cleansing. (2) Nutra Organics Collagen Beauty, $39.99. I’ve been dutifully sprinkling this on my cereal every morning in the hope that all of its claims come true – including fewer wrinkles, reduced cellulite and firmer and more hydrated skin. I’ll let you know! (3) Dermalogica Nightly Lip Treatment, $95. I love how my lips look and feel when I wake up after massaging this on before I go to bed. It specifically targets those feathery lines around the lips as well as helping to plump…

Whether it’s the health concerns, the expense or having to get up and to light up outdoors when you socialise, there are so many reasons to quit smoking. And even though it’s a tricky habit to break, there’s more understanding and support than ever. “Chances are, if you are smoking now, you have been smoking for a long time, so you’ve got a high level of dependence, and smoking has become so much part of your everyday life that it’s difficult to let go,” says Dr Sarah White. Having a realistic outlook is as important as being open to change and learning how to cope with withdrawal symptoms. As always, the goal is to never give up on quitting. “There’s no such thing as a failed quit attempt,” explains Dr…

What is the best way to teach teenagers the value of money? It turns out that there are a lot of resources out there to help parents, including an entertaining series produced by the Commerce Commission. Hey, big spender! Your teenage children are already spending large amounts of pocket money on themselves and their friends. Given they don’t watch TV programmes such as Fair Go, you’re wondering how they’ll learn about responsible spending and rip-offs. Day-to-day advice must come from parents. I’ve also been quite impressed with how the secondary school curriculum now frequently covers consumer issues. But here’s something specific to urge your teens to do. The Commerce Commission has produced a series of animated videos called It’s All Good. Each three-minute episode looks at a common situation, such…

WASH AWAY THE DAY It’s time to relax after a long winter day! With a blend of indulgent ingredients, de-stress with this gentle exfoliate. Mixed with shea butter and mineral powders, this body wash will lusciously moisturise your skin, and make it feel silky soft. Available at all leading supermarkets, RRP $6.12. FEEL FRESH, NATURALLY Weleda Roll-On Deodorants are 100% Certified Natural by Natrue, so you can trust they are truly natural. The new, convenient roll-on deodorants, in Citrus or Men, offer effective 24-hour protection and contain no aluminium salts. These divine deodorants won’t block your pores, ensuring your natural regulating functions are maintained. Suitable for vegans. Available at weleda.co.nz, selected online retailers, health stores and pharmacies, RRP $15.90 each. THE BEAUTY OF COLOUR My Hairdresser makes beautiful hair colours…

LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 Keep to the big picture for the moment. All people need to know is your general plan and the outcome. Once they have grasped the concept, you can introduce the details. If you are planning an event such as a wedding, remember some people are not detail-oriented – give them a general overview and give out details on a “need to know” basis. VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 Small things add up so take a look at all the things you have signed up for. You will be surprised at how many services and apps you do not use, and are still paying for. There are savings to be made and the money can be used for something more relevant to your life…

Sarah is 52 and lives in London. She trained as an actress and has appeared in lots of TV shows. In 2011 her first novel, When God Was a Rabbit, became an international bestseller and won several awards. This novel was inspired by... “My knowledge of east Oxford as a child. My dad’s parents worked at the car factory and my mum’s dad worked as a greengrocer along the Cowley Road. To me, looking back, it seemed quite a conservative, working-class area where difference was feared. All my books start with place, because landscape and place often inform choice.” I went from being an actress to a writer because... “It was a natural segue. I had copious amounts of time on my hands and I wanted to do something when…

Like mother like daughter, it seems! Mia Tindall was seen galloping around the Festival of British Eventing at her grandmother Princess Anne’s estate last week. Although her mother Zara (36) was competing throughout the three-day event, it was the adorable three-year-old who stole the show. The tot enjoyed patting down ponies, running through puddles and riding around on dad Mike’s (38) shoulders. Watching from the sidelines with Zara, Mia appeared enchanted by the horses and stopped to share a quick kiss with Mum. Mia put on a parade of cute outfits, including a navy and white striped dress and a pair of colourful gumboots ready to tackle the mud.…

Meghan Markle could be returning from her African safari with boyfriend Prince Harry with an extra-special souvenir – an engagement ring. Friends have speculated that the romantic holiday will have been the perfect opportunity for a smitten Harry to propose to his actress girlfriend. “Harry has been planning this holiday for a long time,” says a royal insider. “He’s made the trip incredibly romantic. They’ll go on boats across the lake, walk in the bush at dawn and camp under the stars. “Who knows what might happen when they’re watching a sensational African sunset together? Maybe he will get down on one knee. Harry regards Africa as his spiritual home – he obviously wants to show Meghan what an amazing place it is and create new memories together. He’ll make…

He was one of New Zealand’s most polarising politicians and prime ministers, but one thing’s for certain – Sir Robert Muldoon was definitely never dull! Just months after losing the snap election he called while drunk in 1984 – political commentators dubbed it the schnapps election – the Weekly caught up with the former PM and his wife, then known as Thea, Lady Muldoon, at his new home on Auckland’s North Shore. Robert died on August 5, 1992, aged 70, while Thea, who was made a Dame in 1993, lived until the age of 87, passing away in February 2015. It is a domestic scene... The lady of the house (Thea, Lady Muldoon, no less) is ironing. Her husband sits in the lounge sorting through lily seeds. Hardly the situation…

At just 22, horsewoman, trainer and colt-starter Emily Weibel has already achieved more than most people get through in twice that time. Brought up on a high country farm in North Canterbury with horses and North American bison, she was a “wild child”, says her mum Karen – always needing to be reined in. From an early age, Emily took to horse riding like a duck to water – she’d constantly be off on her horse, not a saddle or bridle in sight. “When I was about nine, I got a sweet little pony called Willow and we had lovely times together,” says Emily. “These days I have four horses but there are about 30 on our property at High Avalanche Stud. My mum breeds quarter-horses that are very quick…

CORN & BACON FRITTERS WITH MISO PASTE MAKES 12 1 x 410g tin of corn or 2 fresh corn cobs, steamed and kernels removed 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp oil 3 spring onions, chopped 3 rashers bacon, chopped ½ cup flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp miso paste 50g cheddar Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to season Paprika (optional), to season Miso butter (see below), to serve Coriander leaves, to garnish Micro greens, to garnish 1 Mix the corn and coriander in a bowl. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the spring onion and bacon, then cook for several minutes until the bacon is cooked. Add to the corn and coriander. 2 Add the flour, lightly beaten eggs, miso paste and cheddar. Season with…

When it comes to make-up, it’s great skin prep, a less-is-more approach, sumptuous textures and a flattering colour palette that helps us to look more youthful. Let your natural beauty shine through. Cosmetic chic! 1 CREATE A JUICIER COMPLEXION A plumped up, healthy-looking complexion is always going to make us look more youthful, so the first step is to get as much moisture into your skin as you can. Before your make-up goes on, choose a hydrating moisturiser, oil, serum or balm and spend a few minutes massaging it over your face to really work it into your skin and get circulation flowing. It’s a trick make-up artists use all the time. Give it a go... Rich in hyaluronic acid to plump up skin, (1) Avène Physiolift Day Cream, $68.99,…

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ROUND-THE-CLOCK WORRIES Gone are the days of bullying being contained within the school gates. Technology makes it a 24/7 issue as it takes place in online social spaces such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, and via email and text messaging. What counts as bullying? According to mental health service ReachOut, bullying is “when people repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions against someone or a group of people to cause distress and risk to their wellbeing”. The word “repeated” is important. “Bullying is different to teasing,” child psychologist Dr Fiona Martin says. “Bullying is repetitive behaviour.” It can be physical, verbal or emotional and can include excluding people, spreading rumours and lies, and harassing people based on sex, race, religion, gender or disability. SIGNS OF TROUBLE “A big sign is…

You will need • Template pattern (see below) • Purse clasp • Fabric scraps in 3 different prints • Iron • Iron-on interfacing • Glass eyes • Polyester stuffing for the snout • Contrasting embroidery thread • Sewing needle • Scissors 1 Cut 2 pieces of the body pattern from the fabric for the outside of the body and 2 pieces from contrasting fabric for the lining. Also cut 2 pieces from the interfacing. 2 Iron the interfacing to the fabric pieces for the outer body. Place the 2 pieces together with right sides facing and stitch all around, leaving open the top edge, which is the length of your clasp. Turn through to the right side and iron. Stitch the lining in the same way, but do not turn…

Nan, you’re grand! What a wonderful story on Marie Jujnovich – she’s an amazing lady (10.07.17). We were fortunate to get to know Marie when our son Austin had heart surgery for Tetralogy of Fallow 19 years ago. She was fantastic! We always looked forward to her visits and loved catching up with her when we went for our check-ups through the years. She is a true inspiration to all. Big hugs, Nana Marie. Theobald Family, Auckland NOTICEBOARD CENTENARY Bishop Julius Hall, in Christchurch, celebrates 100 years, November 24 to 26, 2017. It includes a meet and greet, decade photos, dinner and dance. Accommodation available at the Hall. Contact (03) 364 2747, alumni@bishopjulius.co.nz or register bishop-julius-hall-centenary.eventbrite.co.nz. Send notices to: nzww@ bauermedia.co.nz…

I’ve read all three of this author’s books. Each of them is different to the other, offbeat and difficult to categorise. I’d describe them as stories about life told from unexpected angles. Tin Man is a small novel filled with a big story. Mostly set in a working-class area of Oxford in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, it’s about a boy called Ellis whose destiny is to work at the local car factory like his father. His mother Dora has an imagination that strays beyond her own restrictive world. She believes men and boys should be encouraged to do beautiful things, and she dreams of Ellis becoming an artist. But Dora dies young and his father insists the boy leaves school and takes an apprenticeship at the car factory. Any…

I’ve just come home from a major shopping trip to the supermarket and I did it without using any plastic bags. As a result, briefly at least, I feel like I’ve saved the world, which I haven’t, but I hope I might eventually. The loose potatoes were difficult, though. I picked up quite a few of them, and they rolled around all over my trolley and I kept discovering new ones as I was loading out and apologising to the checkout youth, but he was busy insisting on knowing how my day was going. “Greenly,” I said, handing him another spud. “I’m saving the world.” Though I’m not sure he heard me. I do most of our supermarket shopping and I used to bring plastic bags home by the bale.…

I’m not a fan of traf fic – particularly Auckland traf fic. It’s part of the r eason why I live in close pr oximity to the Weekly office. But last week as I drove to see Jenny-May Clarkson and her gor geous family in their new home – a fair distance away – I began to wonder if perhaps I’ve got it all wrong. As the city thinned out, and the scenery became mor e dominated by paddocks and handwritten signs of fering free manure and firewood, I realised my shoulders wer en’t quite so tight and I was taking slower, deeper br eaths – heck, I was driving and I was feeling relaxed! Maybe it was because I knew I was going to see the Clarksons, who ar…

Keep an eye out for the Ask the Leaders series, coming soon in New Zealand Woman’s Weekly. Over the coming weeks we’ll be submitting your questions to the leaders of each political party, so we’re inviting you to ask your burning question to be included in our upcoming Ask the Leaders series. Submit your question to the Weekly for a specific party leader, or the group as a whole, and we’ll do our best to get it answered. HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY Send your question and who it is intended for, along with your name, age and location in New Zealand, to: EMAIL  nzww@bauermedia.co.nz, with “Ask the leaders” in the subject line FACEBOOK Send us a message at facebook.com/ nzwomansweekly POST Ask the Leaders/ New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, Bauer…

 "Most people who choose this industry as a career generally know someone who has been affected by amputation. ‘It’s a really exciting time to be in prosthetics’ In my final years of school, I had no idea what I wanted to do – I’d been working in a pub after school and spending my summer at camps in the US, often working with special needs children. It wasn’t until I met a girl who was studying prosthetics and orthotics in Manchester that I really knew this was something for me. And then, that summer in 2005, my uncle had a motorcycle accident. In the aftermath, I went along with him to his appointments, where it quickly became obvious he’d lose his leg. My family, understandably, were worried for my uncle,…

This week’s model Sarah shares some of her beauty secrets with us... What is the best tip a make-up artist has ever given you? Blend concealer over your eyelids and allow it to set before putting on your eyeshadow. It really makes the colour pop and helps it to last longer. What was your most recent skincare purchase? Essano Rosehip Moisture Restorative Night Crème – I also use it during the day as well because my skin is really thirsty at this time of year. And your most recent make-up buy? Nutrimetics Sheer Tint Make-up SPF15. I don’t wear a lot of make-up but this is lovely and lightweight. What is your favourite fragrance? Diorella by Christian Dior. My father-in-law first bought it for me many years ago and it’s…

How to get rid of fleas in your home naturally, a clever way of using up leftover lipstick, how to unknot a tangled chain necklace and select the perfect cough mixture remedy for your family. Nice and natural! I’ve written about so many cough syrup recipes over the years, I thought I’d gather them all up for the cold season. Take your pick! SWEDE COUGH SYRUP You can make a very effective cough mixture out of swede. Cut the swede into 10mm thick slices and layer in a small jar. Sprinkle over brown sugar as you go, then leave for a few hours or overnight. A thick syrup will form. Take 1 tsp as needed. This really does work. HONEY THYME COUGH SYRUP A reader sent this to me after…

It is almost spring. I used to love spring when I lived in the south, but in the far north, it’s as bad as winter. Today we’ve had a warm spell of 19 degrees, rain, a thunderstorm with lightning, rain, a cold spell of 12 degrees, rain, high winds, rain, and... rain. And it’s only lunchtime. I’m over it. Weather mayhem! This morning a website sent me a list of tasks I should do to prepare the garden for spring. I’m not doing any of them. I will not be inspecting the raised beds for damage, rubbing all the tools with boiled linseed oil, turning the compost, and pre-soaking beetroot and nasturtium seeds. My spring list has nothing to do with garden maintenance and more to do with giving the…

MANNERS, BOYS! One day at the beach I treated my four and five-year-old sons to a pony ride. The man in charge chatted as he led the pony on a longer than usual ride, then gently deposited them back on their feet. “Well?” I demanded, “what do you say?” They stopped, turned around, then said in unison, “Thank you, horse.” DW, Rolleston FUTURE SHOCK Small grandson has a ready answer to any question but when asked, ”When are you going to school?” he always raises a laugh: “I’m never going to school. I’m going straight to work. I’m going to be a carpenter like my pop. Only girls go to school. Boys only go to work.” What a surprise for him on his fifth birthday. Brad, Central Otago, August 12,…

Jacinda in charge A sincere thank you for featuring Jacinda Ardern, the newly appointed leader of the Labour Party in the magazine (14.08.17). As the snap poll of your readers shows, the majority of respondents are committed National Party supporters. I’m sure this would have come as no surprise to the Weeklyteam, yet this close to an election they made the right decision to give Jacinda the same opportunity given to Bill English when he became leader of the National Party. Whatever the outcome of the fast-approaching election, New Zealand is the richer for having a political leader of Jacinda’s intelligence, integrity and authenticity. She will lead the challenge of reshaping our political landscape so decisions are no longer made on the basis of short-term political gain but on what…

My favourite book ever is... Far too many favourites to mention, but in recent times I did love Mrs D is Going Within, a wonderful account of Lotta Dann’s quest for more mindfulness. And my daughter Tilly and I are both enjoying and learning from Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo. My book of the moment is... Into the Water by Paula Hawkins. I’ve been waiting to read this book since I interviewed her a year ago off the back of The Girl on the Train. So far, though, it’s not living up to its predecessor – there are heaps of characters and it’s hard to remember how each one fits in.…

‘I found it difficult listening to people who were homophobic, racist or sexist’ Last week, last Thursday to be precise, I celebrated 20 years since I signed on the dotted line and officially joined Newstalk ZB as a talkback host. Twenty years! Whoever would have thought it? I didn’t think I’d last more than three months when I first started. The job was nothing like I’d imagined it would be. I was 32 and an unmarried mother. I didn’t own a home and while I had come from a lovely stable family, I had elected to lead a, shall we say, bohemian existence in my 20s. The ZB audience was an older, more conservative crowd. Initially, I wondered whether we would ever get along. People tend to surround themselves with…