Innholdsfortegnelse for 1743 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

The road to recovery is never easy, but it seems Ben Affleck is doing his best to stay on the straight and narrow. The Batman star announced he had completed a stint in rehab for alcoholism seven months ago after years of struggle and abuse, but the actor is continuing to receive treatment for the condition and was spotted at an outpatient clinic in Los Angeles last week. Sporting a rather unkempt grey beard as he made his way into the centre, and grinning widely at fans and photographers who had assembled outside, Ben (45) looked “so happy”, according to one onlooker. “He was in such a good mood and looked very refreshed.” Indeed, pals close to the Oscar-winning star say he hasn’t been this content in years. A large…

Suranne Jones has gripped TV audiences worldwide, first through her portrayal of young Karen Phillips – each week feuding with her arch-rival Tracy Barlow, and marrying Steve McDonald (twice!) on Coronation Street, which blitzed TV viewership numbers. After four years, Suranne left the show to get a sense of normality back in her life, but found herself busier than ever with a slew of roles, including a stint on Doctor Who. However, her most acclaimed role came last year when she took the titular character in the series Doctor Foster. The thriller follows the life of a GP whose life begins to unravel when she suspects her husband of infidelity, and saw Suranne scoop four different awards for her acting, including the British Academy Television Awards for leading actress. Now,…

Award-winning landscape designer Norma de Langen’s work has featured in a number of national shows and was even shortlisted for the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial, but incredibly she reckons she’s no gardener. “I wouldn’t say I was an avid gardener, which probably sounds terrible. I come from a family of keen gardeners, yet I’m probably the least hands on.” Still, Norma is at the top Pratia to sit of her game when it comes 300 walkway mm to garden design, and has sheets coloured the been chosen to exhibit at this year’s New Zealand Flower and Garden Show. It’s her first display in an international show in almost a decade. The Auckland mum-of-two couldn’t be a more suitable candidate. Her garden, the Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer New Zealand, is…

1 Sleeve details Balloon, shirred, ruffled and cut-away sleeve details are all the rage. Jump on the trend with one of these floral tops that can be easily dressed up or down and add a point of difference to your ensemble. 2 Club tropicana Embrace the new season with some tropical fun featuring palm and hibiscus prints that are on-trend. The easy style of Max’s Paige print dress will work for the office or on holiday, while Madly Sweetly’s All Tropic top will dress up block colours or denim nicely. Ketz-ke’s Affection tee with its elongated sleeves will hide the lumps and bumps while keeping you cocktail-ready. 3 Feminine flats These blush beauties give flat shoes a new lease on life. They used to be heavily menswear inspired, but have…

Make a good old-fashioned stain remover that works, how to clean a glass wine decanter and why not try making a prize-winning sponge cake? Oldest tricks in the book! Wendyl Nissen OUR GREEN GODDESS IN THE GARDEN Plan now for your summer camping trip or time at the bach by planting a mini herb garden you can take with you. Into a pot you think will be able to fit in the car, along with the barbecue and surfboards, plant some parsley, mint, basil and oregano, then water regularly. When it is time to head off for the holidays, you will have a good supply of herbs to keep you covered for whole fresh fish on the barbie, pizzas and scones. A PRIZE-WINNING SPONGE CAKE SERVES 8 Wonderful baker Jo…

FROM THE ARCHIVES GINGER NUTS! When our children were quite small, we were given a box of chocolate-coated ginger pieces. I placed them in the fridge and on opening the box a few days later, found all the chocolate had been removed but the ginger remained. Apparently, the youngsters had decided the chocolate was great but not the ginger, so left it for the adults! RMP, Napier NO FARE My aunt, who is 97, used to take a taxi to the hairdresser’s and always had the right amount for her fare. Going home one day, she was driven out of the way. When at last they arrived at her gate, the driver asked for $6.20. My aunt gave him the $4.20 she usually pays and got out of the cab,…

The two Tuis I was interested to read the Weekly article about Tui Flower, who died in August (16.10.17). When I first left home in 1957, my mother gave me Tui’s Commonsense Cookery, which was described on the cover as “New Zealand’s Most Popular Guide to Good Cooking and Baking”. It was written as a guide for inexperienced cooks and has been well used over the years. Although it is a bit tattered, it is still in quite good condition. When I later came across Tui Flower’s recipes in your magazine, I wondered if it was the same Tui. In my book, there is no author, but I have a recollection from my childhood that there was a recipe column in the New Zealand Dairy Exporter edited by “Tui” (no…

He’s one of the highest earning writers in the UK with his bestselling Alex Rider series for young adults, TV shows such as Midsomer Murders and now whodunits aimed at adults. He is 62, lives between Crete, London and the Suffolk countryside, and is married to a top TV producer. On how he started telling stories... “At boarding school, I would tell tales in the dormitory at night, of course all about two boys escaping school and having adventures. It wasn’t a big jump to write things down.” On why he writes... “My writing has saved me, simple as that. When I was 10 and inadequate in many ways, writing was a lifeline. Now in a world where pretty much everything seems to be uncertain, writing is the only certainty…

By the time you read this, I should be in the Hokianga with my little London family. I say should, but travelling across the world with a six-month-old baby will be a new challenge for Kate and her husband, so I’ve kept an open mind about loading up the car and heading north the day after they’ve arrived. They might be shattered, in which case we will go to plan B – the two adults will sleep while I assume charge of the littlest member of the party. All going well, that’s the plan, though. Kate has been talking about going to the Hokianga ever since she told me they were coming home for a friend’s wedding at Labour Weekend. I guess it’s about as far from the hustle and…

First of all, a gr eat big thank you for your lovely feedback on our special 85th issue – it really was a joy to put together, so it’s wonderful to hear your positive thoughts about it. I know a few of you had problems with it – with the different format making it tough to see the whole pages, so we’ll keep that in mind for our next special issue, and in the meantime, you’ll see we’ve returned back to normal! We’re still in celebration mode, though, and this week we’ve put out our special celebration deck of cards. We found so many incredible covers in our archives (there’s close to 4500 of them!), so we obviously couldn’t fit them all in to a whole issue, but our 85th…

They may have played best friends on screen, but the real story has come to light between Sex and the City co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker (52) and Kim Cattrall (61). Their feud has hit the public sphere spectacularly after it was revealed the third Sex and the City movie instalment would not go ahead. The reason? Kim Cattrall, several cast members have said. “I’m disappointed,” says Sarah Jessica. “We had this beautiful, funny, joyful, heartbreaking, very relatable script and story. It’s not just disappointing that we don’t get to tell the story and have that experience, but more so for that audience that has been so vocal in wanting another movie.” Her co-star Kristin Davis (52) added it was “frustrating”. But Kim declares the only demand she made was that…

‘It’s easy to spiral into seeing just the negative around us and then simply not smiling’ Miranda Hart has a natural gift for making millions of people smile, but the one person she struggles to make happy is herself. The funnygirl has battled the blues for much of her adult life and, in her twenties, suffered such severe anxiety, she couldn’t leave the house. But now, a year after her latest bout of overwhelming sadness, Miranda (44) says she has used her experiences to write a children’s book called The Girl with the Lost Smile. The star of her own sitcom says she’s feeling good now, but this time a year ago, she was fighting feelings of isolation and self-pity. It skewed her outlook on the world, she reveals. “When…

One of New Zealand’s most beloved and successful athletes, Dame Susan Devoy was thrust into the limelight after becoming a world squash champion in 1985. Weekly writer Robyn Scott-Vincent spoke with the sports star about how her life was rapidly changing. It is not just royalty who have to mind their manners, kiss babies and smile nicely for persistent photographers. Susan Devoy, New Zealand’s latest world champion (of squash), is having to learn that craft as she discovers there is more to being number one than winning trophies. September 10 was Susan’s big day – the champ had returned from her victory in Ireland and her family and friends were out in full force to meet her at Auckland’s International Airport. But as she walked through customs, the 21-year-old heroine…

I was born with the eye condition achromatopsia, which means I struggle to discern colour and depth, and I’m legally blind. I grew up in the central Hawke’s Bay town of Waipawa, where I was bullied at school because I looked different. The condition means I am prone to squinting or shutting my eyes, so this must have looked strange to other kids. The region had a huge passion for sport, but because of my vision, I was terrible at it. If a kid threw a ball at me, it would hit me in the face. Instead, I put my focus into other interests. I loved reading as a child, and I often used to write creative stories and plays. As a kid, I was obsessed with palaeontology, and I…

Apart from having a long history of being able to lift spirits and boost morale, a fresh tube of lipstick is a fantastic way to update your look. Here’s the lowdown on the latest textures. Kiss and tell! Tracy Davis BEAUTY EDITOR MATTE THE LOOK: Velvet-looking, saturated lips that burst with colour is such a fashionable look at the moment. Where older versions dried out your lips and showed up your lines, the modern versions are boosted with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to ensure a comfortable feel with colour that lasts all day. THE LATEST: 1 Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Colour in Sunset, $58; 2 Shiseido Rouge Rouge Matte in Peruvian Pink, $55; 3 Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick in Passion, $63. CREAMY THE LOOK: Neither…

“An hour of my life I’ll never get back,” seems to be the thinking whenever you pick up the phone to query a bill. But live-chatting to someone in a call centre could save your sanity. Help is a click away! Kevin Milne CONSUMER You’re sick of calling Spark about some minor issue over a bill, to find you’re 39th in the queue – they will call you back in about an hour. You need to deal with the issue now! Any thoughts? I’ve not done this myself but my wife has been raving about how quick and efficient Spark’s Live Chat works. You don’t actually “chat” but have a live message communication via the keyboard. Not only that, they’ll email you a full transcript of your “conversation” once it’s…

1 What is Her Majesty the Queen’s preferred breed of corgi? 2 Which Kiwi weather presenter has a pet dog, Otis, who has his very own Instagram account? 3 Audrey Hepburn had a rather unusual pet. What was it? 4 Which famous Hollywood heartthrob had a beloved pet pig called Max? 5 Which Hollywood star famously sold his bull mastiff, Butkus, in front of a convenience store for $70 as he couldn’t afford to buy food, then bought him back once he’d found fame for more than $20,000? 6 What is the name of the French bulldog belonging to the late Carrie Fisher, who travelled with her everywhere? 7 What was the name of TV’s famed talking horse? 8 Bo and Sunny are two famous dogs in America – to…

LIBRA Sept 24 - Oct 23 You can expect to hold some one-to-one meetings that will be very intense. One of those will be of a romantic nature. Someone who has held their own in a crowd is suddenly not so endearing on their own. It’s better that you find this out sooner rather than later as there are plenty of others out there for you – and you’ll find them in the next few weeks. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 This week everyone seems to be holding a party, whether it’s a wedding, a special dinner, a baby shower or a child’s birthday celebration. You never know who might turn up so go, have fun, drink Champagne at the dinner, enjoy chicken nuggets with the kids – and…

MasterChef New Zealand winner Chelsea Winter has just released her fifth cookbook Eat (Penguin Random House, RRP $49.99). My favourite book ever is… The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. It’s a completely refreshing and inspiring guide to finding inner peace in a world of stress and turmoil. It’s changed the way I look at the world. My book of the moment is… Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Out of all her books, this one hit me the hardest; providing an uncomfortably honest and somewhat shocking insight into a social issue that seems too easily swept under the rug.…

In her royal role, Sophie, Countess of Wessex is more often seen in a designer dress, but the wife of Prince Edward swapped couture for camouflage on her latest assignment. Sophie (52) and Edward (53) spent an afternoon in the jungle as part of their tour of Brunei, where they were attending celebrations for the Sultan’s Golden Jubilee. And the pair seemed delighted to get their hands dirty as they learned about jungle tracking from the Royal Gurkha Rifles, a regiment of the British Army stationed in the country. Despite the humidity, Sophie looked particularly at ease in the bush, where she sported a traditional Gurkha knife, a kukri, for a rather hot and sticky jungle trek. But while her khaki outfit suited, we don’t imagine it’s a look she’ll…

The age-defying Bo Derek proved she’s still sizzling at 60 with a wet and wild getaway. The beach babe (60) donned a bright purple shirt and black bikini bottoms as she competed in the Spetses Mini Marathon on the Greek island. Cheers to Christie Brinkley! The former supermodel (63) was glowing as she met fans in Chicago. The ageless beauty has revealed she’s been having two new anti-ageing treatments injected into her frown lines, and to smooth out her neck and chest. He might have looked a bit out of place standing on the beaches of Malta wearing a suit and tie, but Prince Charles (68) was on an important mission. The Prince of Wales helped release a rehabilitated 18-year-old turtle into Golden Bay. Speaking at an ocean conservation conference,…

Perfectly coiffed hair? Check. Gorgeous designer frock? Tick. The most adorable wee baby bump? Of course! Despite still suffering from the debilitating pregnancy condition hyperemesis gravidarum, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, put on a brave face as she made her first public appearance since announcing last month she was expecting the couple’s third child. With a reassuring hand on his wife’s lower back, Prince William (35) steered Kate (35) into a reception room in Buckingham Palace last week as the royal couple joined Prince Harry (33) in hosting a glittering reception in honour of World Mental Health Day, a cause the trio are passionate about. Looking radiant – if a little tired – Kate proudly displayed her tiny bump in a dazzling Temperley frock, enthusiastically chatting with guests. An aide who…

She was Coro royalty and for 34 years trod the famous cobbles playing lovable Vera Duckworth, so it was no surprise to see countless co-stars turn up to farewell Liz Dawn (77). The star, who suffered from emphysema for nearly 10 years, died “peacefully in her sleep”, her family said, on September 25. Co-stars such as Helen Worth (66), Kym Marsh (41) and Sally Dynevor (54) came to pay their last respects to the soap icon. Samia Longchambon (35) and Alan Halsall (35) gave a moving eulogy on behalf of the cast to their “inspiration”. “Liz was someone we all looked up to,” said Samia. “Liz was undoubtedly a wonderful, kind, funny and considerate person, and someone whose generosity knew no bounds.” Alan continued, “Liz could talk to anyone and…

They say that nuts are nature’s way of telling us that good things come in small packages. Packed full of protein, heart-healthy fats and vitamins, we’re celebrating national nut day (October 22) with recipes that prove they’re good for both sweet and savoury dishes. Feast for foragers! Nici Wickes FOOD EDITOR Bacon & kale spaghetti with macadamia & lemon crumbs SERVES 2 This great meal is tasty, healthy and easy to throw together. 200g spaghetti 1 tbsp olive oil 4-6 bacon rashers, sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs Zest and juice of 1 small lemon, plus extra wedges, to serve ½ cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped, toasted 3-4 kale leaves, central stalk removed 2 handfuls other greens – spinach, silverbeet, sorrel etc ¼ cup olive oil…

The term midi-length has been around for a year or so now. Whether it applies to trousers or jackets, this length is all about creating a flattering silhouette and not overwhelming your figure. Jump on board. Go for the middle ground! Leigh Matheson STYLE DIRECTOR THE DRESS • What a statement this dress from Country Road makes. The placement of the coloured bands is flattering no matter your body type, and the flutter sleeves add some arm coverage and show off your shoulders at the same time. • Pair with some espadrille wedges and chunky jewellery for a timeless look. DRESS $229 from COUNTRY ROAD. BOSTON & BAILEY EARRINGS $12.99 (a set) from FARMERS. BANGLE $17.99 from LOVISA. SHOES $79.90 from NOVO. THE JUMPSUIT • In a soft pastel shade…

This week’s model Fiona shares her beauty tips with us... What is the best tip a make-up artist has ever given you? I have quite patchy eyebrows so I was told to fill them in with a light brown eyeshadow and angled brush. I’ve been doing it ever since – it gives a much softer look than using a pencil. What was your most recent skincare purchase? I react to a lot of make-up removing products, but I recently discovered a couple of gentle but effective ones. Lush Ultrabland Cleanser, which I use to remove my eye make-up, and Lush 9-5 Cleansing Lotion, which I use for the rest of my face. And your most recent make-up buy? I splashed out on my last overseas trip and bought M.A.C Studio…

1 HONESTY To lie is to intentionally mislead someone when they expect honest communication. Sometimes it feels like it’s easier to lie, but no matter the circumstance, lying is harmful to your relationships. “Honesty is a gift we can give others,” Dr Sam Harris wrote in his book Lying. It is also a source of power and an engine of simplicity. Not only is being honest the right thing to do in your relationships, but it is also much simpler in the long run. And if a relationship isn’t built on honesty, it isn’t worth having. 2 TRUST When you absolutely trust someone, you are open – you are the real you – which fosters the closest possible relationship. Trust breeds more trust, which encourages honesty. 3 LOVE Your primary…

Actor Michael Douglas once said, “The arts are a celebration of life” and if that’s the case, Sydney is one city full of celebration. Just a three-and-a-half-hour flight across the ditch, the vibrant New South Wales city has all the music, art, food and adventure you need. First up was Beautiful, The Carole King Musical. This spectacular show is reason enough to go to Sydney and was the highlight of my trip. While the Sydney Opera House is an iconic venue and well worth a visit, the newly refurbished Lyric Theatre put on one heck of a show. The musical tells the tale of the legendary songwriter’s life, beginning in 1958 when she sold her first song. As the show came to an end, I felt the earth move under…

Through the years Wow! Eighty-five years. My congratulations New Zealand Woman’s Weekly (16.10.17) – you have done so well. I have been with you for 58 of your 85 years and have been so impressed as I have gone from child, to teenager, to young mum, to middle aged – and now SuperGold granny. I’ve always looked forward to buying my copy the instant it hit the shelves. And when you hit 100, I’ll help you cut the cake! Loyal Fan, Palmerston North WIN! Cute Kid of the week wins a super-soft 25cm TY Beanie Boo Tauri Cat, worth $22. With its glittery eyes and plush fur, you’ll want to add this to your collection. Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz  with the subject line:…

It’s difficult to find the line between fiction and reality in this quirky whodunit. Author Anthony Horowitz has pulled a clever stunt and inserted himself into the story. So there are things included that are definitely true – for instance, he describes a meeting he once had with Kiwi director Sir Peter Jackson and producer Steven Spielberg to discuss writing a Tin Tin film script. But most of the other characters, and the murder mystery itself, are made up – presumably. I rather liked this device but I can imagine others might find it a bit irritating. The story opens with a wealthy woman called Diana Cowper visiting an undertaker to plan her own funeral. Just six hours later, she is murdered in her own home. Is it a coincidence?…

Our daughters are six and four. And that’s enough, thanks. I’m good with that. Stop them there. Parents of adult children will be quick to tell you “they grow up so fast”. And I agree. Sort of. I want them to grow up just a bit. Just enough to be able to put the lids back on the felt tip pens. How hard is it? The colours match. How long before you figure out that’s why they dry up and don’t work? Lids, for goodness’ sake! Anyway, I’ve got the message and I’m trying to enjoy every moment, but I do get distracted by trivia, such as my job and sleep, so I miss things. I realise it probably wouldn’t be good for their mental health and it’s entirely selfish,…

All aboard! Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands couldn’t help but see the sunny side as they toured Lisbon aboard a traditional yellow tram. Waving brightly at the crowds, Maxima (46) and Willem-Alexander (50) were clearly moved by their time in the Portuguese capital! Singer Ronan Keating was joined by two very special caddies as he competed in a golf tournament in Scotland. The Lovin’ Each Day singer and keen golfer (40) was met by wife Storm (35) and their six-month-old son Cooper on the tricky ninth hole, and made sure to get a good-luck kiss from his boy before teeing off. ONE PROUD mum No, you’re not seeing double – that’s actress Emma Thompson and daughter Gaia Wise! The lookalike pair – who at 58 and 18…