Innholdsfortegnelse for 1816 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

When one of your best friends happens to be Adele, you don’t let that go to waste! And comedian Alan Carr certainly didn’t. Alan (41) and his partner of a decade, top party planner Paul Drayton, got married in January, and had none other than the singing superstar as their celebrant. In fact, Adele (29) was especially ordained to officiate the ceremony and they had the wedding in her back garden in LA. “She’s known me and Paul for ages, and she said, ‘I want to do your special day. Let me do everything,’” Alan reveals, saying she was “the kindest and most sweetest” to marry him and his partner. “She flew us to Vegas to see Celine Dion sing,” he says. “She sang my first dance. It was the…

He’s well known around the world as conniving Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish from Game of Thrones, but followers of the fantasy TV series might not recognise actor Aidan Gillen in his next major role. He’s playing controversial Irish comedian Dave Allen in a TV biopic and he’s so convincing, it’s hard to believe it’s the same person who portrayed one of Game of Thrones’ most hated characters for six years. In the flesh, Aidan (49) bears only a passing resemblance to Dave, who died in 2005 aged 68. But he spent many hours watching video clips, studying the way the comedian walked, talked, smiled and even tilted his head when telling his irreverent stories. “It’s not a question of being a lookalike, it’s about capturing those things that made him,” says…

It’s hard to imagine the softly spoken duo, who regularly erupt into warm laughter as they pose for the Weekly’s camera, fiercely fighting their way to the top of the karate world championships. But that’s exactly what this mother and daughter have done. While most mums actively discourage fighting, Miho Davis has gently guided her daughter Erika Elers (16) down the path of Shito-ryu karate. One of the four major styles of karate in the world, Miho has been coaching her daughter in the discipline since she was a toddler. “When I was two or three, my mother’s students would video me doing karate punches,” laughs Erika. Miho adds, “I even made her a really tiny uniform!” Erika’s talent was soon apparent and, from the age of four, was winning…

The New Zealand Champions of Cheese awards were announced recently, so I’ve developed some gorgeous recipes to highlight our brilliant local cheeses. Whey cool! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Nici’s tip... • Try using this year’s winner of the fresh, unripened cheese category, Clevedon Buffalo Ricotta, and for the blue cheese, try award winners Puhoi Valley Matured Kawau Blue or Kapiti Kikorangi. Pumpkin gnocchi with blue cheese & sage SERVES 4 With soft pillows of pumpkin, crispy pancetta, sage and creamy blue cheese, you’ll want to try this recipe! 400g cold roasted butternut (not steamed) 120g ricotta 1 egg 50g Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper, to season 200g flour ¼ cup walnuts 4 slices pancetta or bacon 8 sage leaves 100g blue cheese, crumbled Drizzle…

The wrong hairbrush could be all that stands between you and your best hair day yet. And if you fancy glamorous, movie-star locks, here’s how you can get them in as little as an hour Hair intervention! If you’ve ever found yourself admiring another woman’s thick, luscious head of hair, chances are it may not be her own. Salons offering permanent hair extensions are booming – and it’s not just for millennials. “We have many ladies over 45 and our most mature client is in her mid-seventies,” says Kristal Sargent of La Villa Hairdressing and Extensions in Lower Hutt. “We have clients who have been through cancer treatments, suffer from alopecia or have become so self-conscious of their fine hair that they struggle to leave their house.” Naturally, when you…

Stretching our bodies is not something most of us think about doing unless it’s part of a regular exercise routine or we’re into yoga. But there are some good reasons why we should get bending. Move your body! Stretching should be a part of our daily routine, whether or not we exercise. Here’s why spending just 10 minutes a day can have huge benefits. • Stretching relieves muscle tension and can help you feel less stressed. When you are wound up, you tend to contract your muscles, which can lead to tenseness and pain. Stretching loosens tense muscles and increases blood flow. • Like exercise, stretching can prompt the body to release endorphins, the chemicals that give you a feeling of joy. A few gentle stretches first thing in the…

If, like me, you’re not a flax fan, friends will tell you that they feed the tui, that flaxseed contains more omega-3 than anything else in the universe and that you have to love them because they’re iconic. Yeah, right. Go native! To be blunt, I’m not about to plant a heap of flax in our garden because they feed tui and make flaxseed. Or even because they’re iconic. I’m going to plant a heap of them because we have an area of steep bank that needs shoring up and flax are cheap and hardy. Yes, I’d rather have magnolias, but I can see the sense in using flax, provided I can find exactly the right variety. Flax has long been relegated to camouflage duties and erosion control in residential…

These candleholders would look great on a mantelpiece or windowsill. DIY FAUX MARBLE CANDLEHOLDERS A marble finish always looks elegant in whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candleholders. Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create. You will need... Wooden candleholders Test pot of Resene Bianca Resene Lusta-Glo in Steam Roller Plastic tub Paintbrushes STEP 1 Paint the candleholders with a basecoat of Bianca. STEP 2 Fill the plastic tub with water high enough to dip the candleholders in. STEP 3 Dip the paintbrush into Steam Roller, then touch it to the surface of the water in the tub. Because Lusta-Glo is oil-based, the paint will disperse in the…

Thinking of Judy It was very moving to read about Sharon and Murray Major’s experiences on the Wahine, with Sharon having to twice throw her baby into the arms of strangers. I have always remembered the story of another little baby on that terrible day because her father also handed her to a stranger in a life raft, saying, “In case we don’t make it, her name is Judy Bull.” I was just 17 at the time, but that really impacted on me. Every year when the Wahine anniversary comes around, I think of Judy Bull and hope she has had a happy life. C Gratton, Auckland $100 WINNING LETTER Wahine memories As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Wahine disaster, we remember our fellow Kiwis who witnessed the…

I was sitting in my car, stopped by the traffic lights at the bottom of our hill, when an unusual sight crossed the road before my startled gaze – two sets of twins, identical by the look of them, in two-seater prams, one pushed by a young man, one by a young woman. I turned in wonder and locked eyes with the driver of the car idling next to me. It was a warm day in Wellington and our windows were open. The other driver said to me, “I always wanted to have twins – get it all over at once.” Then she smiled and drove away. It quite made my day, though I can’t say I ever wanted to have twins myself. There was a bit of a line…

All she needed was a glass slipper and Emily would have looked like Cinderella ready for the ball! This regal gown featured a classic high neck and beautiful dotted fabric, but the harness-shaped lace bodice gave it a modern refresh. This racy red number could be the perfect party frock or work for the office too. The frilled sleeves were quite loud and different, but with her simple pulled-back ponytail and strappy stilettoes, the look came together nicely. The Girl on the Train star showed her fashion stripes in this colourful combination. The classic cut worked well with the busy fabric and Emily was right to use a basic brown belt with her styling. This is an outfit that could easily become overpowering! While she almost never puts a fashionable…

Let the Games begin – or if you’re Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, perhaps you rather they didn’t! Camilla (70), along with Prince Charles (69), were on hand to open the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast last week, but it seemed the duchess would have rather been anywhere else than cheering on the thousands of athletes who had assembled from all over the world. One was definitely not amused during the dance numbers, with the royal spotted flicking through the Games programme instead of watching the action. But perhaps her less-than-impressed attitude could be put down to jet lag – as well as Camilla’s well-documented fear of flying. Regardless, the New Zealand team, looking wonderful in black and white, and led in by swimming sensation Sophie Pascoe (25), looked to…

Phew! We’ve had a busy time of late at the Weekly, partly because we caught a glimpse of the truly glorious weather forecast for Easter weekend and decided that we’d make sure we all took the four days off and enjoy summer’ s (potentially!) last hurrah. Those late nights in the office were definitely worth it to top up those vitamin D levels! I hope you were blessed with some sunshine in your part of New Zealand and had a lovely , relaxing holiday . Adding to our busy weeks here in the office has been another project we’ve been working away at. You may have seen it in your local supermarket or bookstore–our special, one-off magazine called Retro. The magazine turns back the dial and features some of our…

The final piece of the puzzle has been placed – Tobias Menzies has been announced as the actor who will take on the role of Prince Philip in Netflix drama The Crown. After much speculation about which British actor would step into 35-year-old Matt Smith’s shoes, it’s been revealed that Tobias (44) will play the Duke of Edinburgh alongside those already cast – Olivia Colman (44), who will take the reins from Claire Foy (33) as the Queen, and Helena Bonham Carter (51), who’s set to play Princess Margaret. The trio will appear on screens for seasons three and four of the hit series, which will follow the royal family during the 1970s and ’80s. Eager fans will have plenty to look forward to in upcoming episodes with producers letting…

‘It’s not something I’d ever dreamt about, in even my wildest dreams’ Having tea with the governor-general of New Zealand is quite the experience. There’s the fine china, of course – a delicate teacup with a gold gilt crown on the side, served by a charming young assistant – and the impressive three-tiered stand laden with tiny sandwiches, cakes and, on the occasion of our visit, Michelle Obama’s favourite cookies (leftovers from Barack’s visit the day before). And there’s the fact our host must be announced before appearing. “Her Excellency the Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy,” an attendant proclaims as she glides into the sitting room of Government House, all poise and elegance in royal blue. A passionate advocate of the arts (she was awarded her damehood in…

‘The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age’ That scorching, trademark red hair is the first thing that springs to mind at the mention of Lucille Ball – the comedy star who brought us hits such as I Love Lucy and became the first woman to run a major television studio. But like so much in the life of this star, it transpires this was all part of a catalogue of reinventions for the natural brunette who’d tried brown, blonde and finally red tresses in her desperate bid to stand out and clinch fame. Lucille’s troubled sense of identity stemmed from her early years. Although born in New York, once she decided on a career in the public eye, she began telling…

Tahlia McGregor’s never quite sure how best to describe her occupation. During the week she’s a nanny, but come the weekend, she’s charging up hills with her cattle dog to stay in shape for the next time they find themselves steering a herd of cows into the milking shed. A nanny/farmer is an unusual job combo and perhaps even more unique given the odds Tahlia has had to overcome. Born on Auckland’s Waiheke Island, but raised in rural Manawatu, the now 26-year-old had childhood scoliosis, which causes an abnormal curve of the spine. It went undiagnosed until her first year of high school. Forced to wear a brace to correct the S-shaped bend in her back, Tahlia was often in considerable pain and spent months off school. The only dog…

Cauliflower cheese fritters MAKES 8-10 Okay, so cauliflower has been expensive of late so for these fritters, I treated them like luxury ingredients, pairing with mozzarella and feta! 350g cauliflower florets, roughly diced 75g gluten-free flour 4 eggs 100g feta (see tip) 125g mozzarella cheese, grated Zest of 1 lemon Handful of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped ½ tsp sea salt, plus ¼ tsp ground black pepper, to season Vegetable oil, for frying Your favourite relish, to serve 1 Steam the cauliflower florets in a large covered saucepan with 3cm water for 3 minutes. Drain and return to the dry saucepan and cook briefly, uncovered to drive off the excess moisture. Cool. 2 Place the flour in a bowl and whisk in the eggs. Add the cheeses, lemon zest and parsley,…

This week’s model Helene shares her beauty secrets with us… What features have you had to learn to love? My lips, which I was hassled for mercilessly as a child and a teenager. I used to try and make them look smaller by biting down on them when I was a child and then drew lip liner inside the line as a teen – how ridiculous is that? Then when I got older and more comfortable with having a generous mouth, lip plumping was hitting the news and I was accused of doing that – you can’t win! I have to say the older I get, the less I worry about my looks, which is a really nice feeling. What beauty advice would you give to your 20-year-old self? Stop…

SWEET SIBLINGS My six-year-old son was eating lollies when his three-year-old sister pleaded, “Can I have some?” Reluctanly, he handed one over, but as he did, it fell to the ground! “Remember the 10-second rule,” big bro counselled. They both stood over it, counting to 10, before little sister grabbed the lolly and popped it into her mouth. Leela, Auckland AUTO IMMUNE Nephew, aged four, who is very motor-minded, appeared to be taking considerable time to swallow his vitamin capsule. In answer to his mother’s inquiry as to whether he had swallowed it yet, he replied, “I can’t seem to get it in reverse.” Not in Gear, Christchurch, June 6, 1966 FILTHY RICH We had purchased a rather expensive bronze ornament. I suggested giving it a clean but my husband…

‘I flatted with wonderful women and played with gorgeous men, then all of a sudden,I was pregnant’ I have had the most enormous fun this week, playing hide and seek with ghosts from my past in the capital city. I had been asked to fill in for the morning host on Newstalk ZB’s Wellington show and I was very glad to do so. I was put up in a very nice hotel room, I worked with very nice people and from midday, my time was my own. And off I went, reliving the most wonderful memories. I have lived in Wellington three times, over nearly 40 years. The first time, I arrived tear-stained and swollen-eyed, having been sent off to the capital in fine style from Hamilton railway station. I…

Just days after undergoing emergency open-heart surgery, the Terminator himself has a message for fans – “I’m back”. But we suspect Arnold Schwarzenegger (70) will be back to resting soon after having a heart valve replaced in an operation which lasted hours due to complications. Arnold underwent the same surgery in Mexico back in 1997 to replace a partially blocked pulmonary valve. The former Mr Olympia and Governor of California expressed his gratitude to medical professionals once he was given the all-clear. “It’s true: I’m back!” he said. “I went to sleep expecting to wake up with a small incision and woke up with a big one – but guess what? I woke up and that’s something to be thankful for. Thank you to the doctors and nurses. And I’m…

Dancer Brendan Cole hit the big time when he left his native New Zealand to join the cast of the smash TV series Strictly Come Dancing more than 20 years ago. But in a new interview, the professional ballroom and Latin American dancing star has spoken of his anger after being suddenly axed from the hit BBC1 show, which screens all around the world. Brendan, who was born in Christchurch, was hoping to re-join the dancing cast of the series later this year in a bid to further his career and support his growing family, with him and wife, model Zoe Hobbs (36), welcoming their second child last month – a baby boy named Dante. But in January, show bosses decided to pull the plug on his longstanding association with…

‘New Zealand has some world-class cheeses and we’re particularly good at vintage cheddars’ “Let’s just say cheese has always been the dream! I’ve wanted to work with cheese, beer or wine since I studied and moved back home to New Zealand from the UK to become a senior cheese technologist. I’ve been doing that for six years and this was my first year being a cheese judge. When most people hear about what I do, they can’t believe it’s a job and always ask if I get to eat cheese all day. The answer is yes! I eat cheese at least once a day – you have to when you’re making it. But they probably wouldn’t know about all the other details of what I do as a cheese technologist,…

Silverbeet cheesecake SERVES 6-8 Here’s what Mum says about this divine lunch dish, “This cheesecake is ideal for a luncheon served with salad and a lovely loaf of bread. It will serve 6 or 8 easily as it is quite rich.” Here’s what I say about it – it’s very rich and very delicious! BASE 30g butter, melted ½ cup cracker biscuits, crushed ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated FILLING 1 bunch silverbeet or spinach 1 onion, finely diced 1 tbsp butter 125g cream cheese 75g feta cheese 150g sour cream 2 eggs, lightly beaten ½ tsp sea salt, plus ¼ tsp cracked black pepper Parmesan cheese, to garnish 1 Preheat oven to 150°C. 2 For the base, mix the ingredients together and press into a 20cm loose-bottomed tin, then chill.…

It’s hip to be square this season, so opt for heritage checks or geometric grids. Plaid perfection! CONTEMPORARY COOL • Country Road’s flirty frilled hem mini can be dressed up or down and would be a welcome addition to any woman’s wardrobe. Worn here with a puffed sleeve knit from Farmers, knee-high boots and studded accessories to add a little retro ’80s punk influence to the outfit. • Popping on a pair of black opaque tights will elongate your legs while hiding any flaws. STATE OF PLAY KNIT $139.99 and COLUMBINE TIGHTS $22.99 both from FARMERS. SKIRT $159 from COUNTRY ROAD. EARRINGS $11.99 from LOVISA. BAG $89.90 from WITCHERY. BOOTS $89.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. COORDINATED CHIC • Rocking coordinates is the perfect wardrobe solution as it takes the heavy…

Make a delicious punch, get rid of ants, weevils and moths without the chemicals, and discover new ways to use lemons. Easy peasy! Punch with decorative ice cubes From the second Journal of Agriculture Cookery Book comes a refreshing cold drink to help farewell the last warm days of summer as we head into autumn. PUNCH ½ cup sugar ½ cup water ½ cup tea Juice of 3 lemons Juice of 3 oranges 1 cup any fruit juice 750ml soda water 750ml ginger ale 750ml any other soft drink DECORATIVE ICE CUBES Water to fill ice-cube trays Pieces of fruit – maraschino cherries, strawberries, raspberries, pineapple cubes, chopped apricots, lemon or orange wedges, as preferred 1 To make the ice cubes, fill the trays with fresh water – plain, coloured…

It’s often the subject of jokes, but a midlife crisis can be a difficult and very real experience people go through, usually between the ages of 40 and 55. It’s often prompted by the realisation they haven’t done what they wanted to achieve by this stage in life or feeling stuck in a rut. It can have serious consequences, such as leading to depression and other mental health issues, and it can affect relationships, especially if one partner begins to question their priorities and wants to make big changes. If someone you know in that age bracket starts behaving out of character, a midlife crisis could be to blame. Warning signs include: • Feeling a need for adventure. They may suddenly buy a motorbike, book a holiday or start socialising…

You might be surprised to know that if you send a letter to your local MP, or indeed our Prime Minister, you are guaranteed a response. The write way! Is it still true that any letter you write to your MP in parliament or the prime minister does not require a stamp? While most people email these days, you can still write to any member of parliament, including the prime minister and cabinet ministers, without having to place a stamp on the envelope. The address is Freepost Parliament, Private Bag 18888, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6108. Letters to your MP have a special status that requires them to reply to you. Sure, you may get a standardised letter, but at least you know they’ve got yours. What you may not know…

ARIES March 21 – April 20 Something new is in the wind this week. Everybody is buzzing but nobody seems to have the whole story. Be wary of gossip and don’t believe anything until you see it in writing. Yes, there are changes on the horizon – and good ones – but they will happen in a very different way to what everyone is expecting. Be ready to grasp the opportunities that arise. You’re at the front of the queue, but it’s up to you to step forward. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 You’d prefer to blend into the background, but you have amazing ideas and know how to make them happen. Be prepared to be thrown into the spotlight. All the praise may make you uncomfortable, but it’s…

Imagine if everything you thought you knew about your family turned out to be untrue. If it’s lies and no-one is what they seem. That’s the premise of this wonderfully tense psychological thriller. Sophia believes her parents to be a couple who run a rumpty garden centre and café together. Her mother Nina is a bit clingy and is struggling with the fact Sophia has moved to London to pursue her career as an architect. So when she phones begging her daughter to come back to their Suffolk home, her daughter ignores her at first. The next day, she makes the drive, arriving home to a horrific scene, her mother’s body hanging from the branches of a tree, her father stabbed almost to death and bleeding nearby. Police treat the…

A SON FOR EVA Currently enjoying a babymoon in Miami, Eva Longoria (43) looked to be bumping along nicely as she str olled hand-in-hand with her media mogul husband José Baston (49) along a white-sand beach last week. The Desperate Housewives star, who is expecting a boy, plans to raise her son as a feminist, saying, “The world needs more good men.” Amen! Sting surprises his missus It’s an Englishman on a talk-show set! Proving he’s ever the romantic, crooner Sting (66) surprised his wife Trudie Styler on the set of UK show Lorraine with a big bunch of flowers. A very surprised Trudie (64), who was appearing on the show to promote her new project Freak Show, offered her husband a kiss, before revealing the secret to their 25-year…