Innholdsfortegnelse for 1833 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Looking radiant - if not a touch tired - it was a cheery Zara Tindall who stepped out last week in one of her first appearances since welcoming her second daughter, Lena, in June. With a wide grin on her face as she strode across a polo field, the Queen’s granddaughter looked to be the picture of health and happiness as she awarded a trophy to the winning team of the tournament. The safe arrival of her and husband Mike Tindall’s much longed-for baby, a sibling for their eldest daughter Mia (4), has thrilled the down-to-earth couple and the whole royal family, after Zara’s heartbreaking miscarriage in 2016. But just hours before making her appearance at the polo, Zara (37) revealed in a magazine article that she and Mike (39)…

Will he or won’t he? Speculation is mounting over whether Prince Philip will attend the wedding of his granddaughter Princess Eugenie (28) thanks to his long-running feud with her mother Sarah, Duchess of York. Philip (97) is said to intensely dislike his former daughter-in-law because of the series of scandals Sarah (58) has been involved in over the years, and he can’t stand being in the same room as her. As a result, he may decide to opt out of Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank (30) in October. A palace insider says, “He does what he wants. I would be very surprised if he did go because he is so estranged from Fergie. I think he will decide at the 99th hour.”…

These days, the name Gwyneth Paltrow is synonymous with one of the most unattainable Hollywood lifestyles. So why exactly is Gwyneth the woman that others love to hate? It’s something that the woman herself can’t understand. “I remember being like, ‘Really? More than, like, Chris Brown? Me? Really? Wow,’” she says after recalling how she saw herself called the most hated celebrity in the world on the cover of a magazine. “It was also the same week that I was People magazine’s Most Beautiful Woman,” she tells. “For a minute I was like, ‘Wait, I don’t understand. Am I hated to the bone or am I the world’s most beautiful?’” Love or loathe her, no-one can deny the success that continues to build for Gwyneth (45) in both her personal…

For many of us, our retirement years are a stage of life to be relished, when we finally have the time to do what we want to without being constrained by a job. But for others, those years can bring with them a huge amount of stress as we face a time that will be inevitably changed due to having a smaller income and getting older. The realities of retirement are different for everyone, but there are some issues that many of us are likely to face, including sorting out our legal affairs, changes to our relationships and dealing with loneliness. In a follow-up of our successful ‘Facing the tough stuff’ series last year, we’ll be tackling those topics in a series of stories on life after retirement. We’ll have…

1. GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME Plan in advance. It’s probably going to take longer than you think. 2. DO YOU HOMEWORK ABOUT WHERE YOU WILL SHIFT TO Staying in the same suburb or shifting towns may mean you have more money left over to enjoy your life. On the other hand, a retirement village lifestyle may offer the staged care that you’re seeking out. 3. BE REALISTIC ABOUT WHAT TREASURES YOU CAN TAKE WITH YOU If you’re shifting into a single unit from a three-bedroom family home, you won’t need or have room for multiple beds and dressing tables. 4. CALL YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY AND SPEAK WITH THE MANAGER They’ll be able to find the agent best suited to you, and walk you through the sale and…

Korean cheese corn SERVES 4 1 tbsp unsalted butter 420g tinned corn kernels, rinsed and drained 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tsp sugar salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cayenne pepper, for sprinkling (optional) 1 Heat the grill setting of your oven to medium. Melt the butter in a small cast-iron or ovenproof frying pan over the heat. Add the corn kernels and fry for 3 minutes. Add the spring onion, give a quick stir and remove from the heat. 2 Stir in the mayonnaise and sugar, season with salt and pepper and mix together well. Spread the cheese over the corn until fully covered. 3 Transfer the frying pan to the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes or until…

Bring back the ’80s by making your own potpourri, learn how to keep cats out of your garden and roast your own coffee beans. Happy roasting! ROAST YOUR OWN COFFEE Here’s a great way to save money on one of life’s must-haves, good coffee. Buy green coffee beans online for about $15 a kilo and you have already saved the $25 you’d pay for the equivalent amount of roasted beans from the supermarket. And I can promise the coffee will be much better too. Here’s what you do: • Get a large, heavy-based frying pan and put it on medium heat. • Pour in a layer of green coffee beans and let it heat up as you stir or shake the pan to evenly distribute the heat. • The beans…

I’m not new in buying plants for their personalities. My favourite gardening guru Carol Klein, who falls into the relaxed, slightly mad category herself, has written a book called Plant Personalities: Choosing and Growing Plants by Character, which demonstrates how understanding plants’ needs enables them to develop their true characters. Carol says they can be flamboyant, funny, shy, frivolous and voluptuous, and that these personality traits can be as valuable as height, habit and flower colour when choosing plants. Some plants are good-natured, contributing to the overall landscape for months, while others have a short attention span, grabbing the spotlight for a brief but impressive display.…

WHERE TO STAY: Wake up to incredible views of Matera at Casa Vittoria, a good-value self-catering apartment. Search for ‘Casa Vittoria’ and ‘Matera’ on Airbnb or booking.com . BEST GELATI: Crafting artisanal gelati including innovative flavours like pineapple and ginger or lemon and bergamot, Matera’s best ice cream is at I Vizi degli Angeli (‘The Angels’ Vices’). ON A BUDGET: Stock up on wine, formaggio (cheese) and cured meats at Il Buongustaio on Matera’s Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Look forward to local produce from around Basilicata. WORTH A SPLURGE: At Dedalo, the kitchen’s motto is ‘sensi sommersi’, (‘submerged senses’), and Matera’s best fine-dining restaurant is concealed within a stylishly illuminated subterranean sasso. BEST COCKTAIL: Spearheading Matera’s after-dark scene, kick off the evening with a zingy and refreshing Aperol…

LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 If you have started a diet or an exercise regime, or are breaking a habit – anything that needs routine, focus and energy – then you may need some help. You will be tempted to go off the rails temporarily, so get a good friend to make sure you don’t. Give them the power to take you away from temptation and you will stay on track. Friends are fabulous when it comes to things like this! VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 Whatever it is you want to do, be it falling in love, building a house or travelling, you can make it happen. This is an important week if you want to move forward quickly in your career. Put yourself out there and…

Our Cute Kid of the week wins this story about a green fairy who moves to the Big Little City after having to abandon her home in the forest following the Fairy Catcher invasion. The Green Fairy, RRP $24.99, ducklingpublishing.com, can be read as a book or you can ask the Green Fairy to read it to you by using your iPad in Augmented Reality, where she will come to life. Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz  with the subject line: Cute Kid. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…

My favourite book ever is… It’s so hard to pick but the one I can remember not being able to put down is Donna Tartt’s debut novel The Secret History. It begins with a murder. Someone in a group of college students has died and our narrator was at least a witness to it. It’s about what people will do to save their own and each other’s skins, especially when they believe themselves entitled and untouchable. It was electrifying to read the first time round, and still is today. My book of the moment is… Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist, a novel about two strangers, both walking the Camino Trail. A sweet dose of escapism with particular appeal to long-walk fanatics (and I’m one).…

What a year it’s been for the royals – two weddings and two new great-grandchildren for the Queen. Indeed, 2018 will be a year Her Majesty will surely look back on with fondness, but it’s bound to be bittersweet for Zara Tindall. Zara’s always been one of my favourite royals – her quiet, unassuming just ‘get on with it’ nature is refreshing in amongst the pomp and pageantry of the establishment, and of course, her eldest daughter Mia is an absolute delight – here in the Weekly office, we always look forward to seeing snaps of the rambunctious, cheeky wee girl in full flight! It’s typical of Zara to be so open and honest, even when it comes to the hard topics such as miscarriage and stillbirth. With these painful…

They just had to do it. When Meghan, Duchess of Sussex presented her husband Prince Harry with a cup for winning a polo match, the newlyweds couldn’t resist locking lips. The pair shared the congratulatory kiss after Harry’s team triumphed in a match held near Windsor to raise money for his African charity, Sentebale. Meghan (36) looked delighted when her husband scored two goals, and it must have been a relief to have something to celebrate in a week that has been very difficult for the former actress. Her father, Thomas Markle, has been speaking out yet again about being shunned by Meghan and the royals. Thomas (74) has spoken to another newspaper, in which he says, “They [the royal family] have Meghan treating her father in a way that…

She’s the actress that has been nominated for six Oscars and won none. In fact, she’s currently tied with Thelma Ritter and Deborah Kerr for the most Oscars lost among actresses. If there’s one unfortunate record Glenn Close would rather not be known for, it’s this one. But that could all be about to change with the veteran actress’ new movie The Wife. Garnering critical acclaim and that so-longed for Oscar buzz, Glenn (71) looks on track to put those losses behind her and potentially take the lead in bringing home that coveted golden statue. Not that she has desired a particular validation for her work in the past, she says, but with such a rich career of complex and versatile characters behind her – no-one can forget her bunny-boiling…

1. START EARLY If you’re even considering shifting, now is the time to begin. 2. BREAK IT DOWN INTO SMALL CHUNKS Begin small with a utensil drawer or shelf. Doing 10 minutes a day will add up to big results. 3. DO THE EASY, LESS EMOTIONAL STUFF FIRST “Tackling the easier things first gives you the motivation to continue because you’ve made a good start,” says Judy. “If you can see the bits that you’ve done, it helps clear your brain to keep going.” 4. ASK YOURSELF KEY QUESTIONS TO HELP DECLUTTER These include, “When was the last time I used this?” plus, “Do I love it?” and, “Does it add value to my life?” 5. KEEP THE STUFF THAT MAKES YOU REALLY HAPPY It’s important to surround yourself with…

‘I don’t own as much and when my time comes, my children won’t have as much to deal with’ When Jan Beaumont’s children became concerned their sharp-as-a-tack mum was not quite her normal outgoing self, they started to consider the possibility of her moving into a retirement village. “My kids noticed my personality had changed and were concerned I was suffering from dementia,” says the retired Aucklander. “It turns out I had a massive brain tumour that had probably been growing for about 15 years!” Fortunately for Jan, most of the growth was able to be removed by surgery. In the meantime, the seed had been planted to reassess her living situation. “Initially, I thought I was far too young for a retirement village. Then I suddenly thought, ‘Come on,…

When that inevitable invitation arrives, be ready to frock up with some of these elegant evening classics – these pieces won’t date and will have you turning heads. Fancy that! LACEY LADY • You can’t beat having a lovely lace dress in your wardrobe to pull out for a special occasion, and this stunning option from Max ticks all the boxes with arm coverage and a delicate scalloped hemline. • Highlight the dress with accessories in the same hue with a metallic spin for a classic look that will never date. Tip... Opt for a luxurious colour for your lace dress, just like this dark green hue. UPDATED BLACK • Black coordinates take the hard work out of dressing up for an event. Find yourself a tailored trouser and matching…

When Sharon Anderson took her daughter Chloe to the doctor because the usually fit and active 12-year-old was suddenly excessively tired, she thought the diagnosis might be one of anaemia, and extra iron would do the trick. It was a huge shock to be told Chloe has type 1 – or juvenile – diabetes, and now has to inject herself with insulin. “I didn’t really know anything about diabetes in kids,” says Sharon. “I thought it was a disease older people got because of bad eating habits.” Unlike type 2 diabetes, which can result from lifestyle choices, type 1 is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly destroys the cells that produce insulin. As a result, the body produces little or no insulin, which means glucose can’t be moved…

As more and more bank tellers lose their jobs, why are ATMs disappearing at a similar rate? And is your gym obliged to give you a holiday from your membership when you go on holiday? Watch your money! You can’t understand why Automatic Teller Machines are being closed down around the country. Surely the reason bank staff are being laid off is because of the swing to automation? Yet wouldn’t that mean ATMs would increase in number, rather than decrease? One of the main reasons ATMs are closing down is the undeniable move towards a cashless society. Because we are using plastic cards more to pay for our purchases, there is less need to withdraw or deposit cash. I can foresee the time where there will be no need for…

Splurge or save Congratulations NZWWon an excellent article, “Splurge or save?” (30.07.18). Like many women, I am always interested in ways to care for my skin and the cosmetics that help keep me looking my best. Your article gave readers a great range of cosmetic products at modest prices. Years ago, I was told by a cosmetics advisor that it was not necessary to buy top of the range cosmetic brands to achieve the optimum results, so thank you for this feature and the great advice on how to look our best without breaking the bank. Elsa Collecutt, Tauranga NOTICEBOARD CELEBRATION From November 2-4, 2018, Thames Hospital will mark 150 years. Registration forms and a programme are available on its Facebook page or email enquiries@waikatodhb.health.nz, or Marg Carey 021 585…

If Daniel Brocklebank could give his Coronation Street character Billy Mayhew any advice, it would be to “stop sticking your nose in and don’t be a hero”! The British soap star has been part of the hit show for four years now and although that’s only a short amount of time in Coro years, with some stars being part of the show for decades, Daniel has still seen plenty of action. “Billy endlessly seems to do the wrong thing while trying to do the right thing,” he tells. “Potentially, Billy is getting a bit nosier the more he is in the show.” In this week’s episodes, Daniel teases that Billy is back at it, but this time it’s the kind of trouble Daniel himself can get on-board with. “Never in…

This feel-good book is huge at the moment. It has sold two million copies, so clearly lots of people completely adore it. I’m not sure that I did, but I am intrigued by the concept. It’s a hybrid – partly self-help and partly a novel. Through the story of a Parisian woman, readers are given a step-by-step guide to changing the parts of their lives they find unsatisfying. Camille is driving home through the woods that surround Paris when she has a minor car accident. Seeking help in a nearby house, she meets an interesting man. He tells her he is a “routinologist”, practising an innovative technique to help people who have good lives but are feeling empty and unhappy. On the face of it, nothing is wrong in Camille’s…

I think it’s important in life to take the time to stop and smell the scientists. Often, I pause and ponder great minds that have delivered us the wonderful world we now inhabit: the bloke that invented the internet, whoever came up with chocolate raisins and the woman who invented beer. But this week I’ve been heaping what praise I have on the man who gave us penicillin: Alexander Fleming. Because recently he saved my life. You can read about my brush with face-death elsewhere in this fine publication, the focus of this column is going back on the scientist! Though there is some disagreement about just how messy Fleming was, there is no disputing that an avoidance of cleaning-up and putting away, combined with taking a nice long holiday,…

Rocket Man singer Sir Elton John (71) needed a little boost while on holiday in Italy last week. The music legend was helped off a boat by two minders so he could join his husband David Furnish (55) and sons Zachary (7) and Elijah (5) on the beach. The family of four were in full holiday mode in Porto Cervo, strolling by the water’s edge and taking in a long lunch, ahead of Elton’s three-year, 300-date farewell tour. Elton announced in January he would retire, citing his beloved family as the main reason. The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour kicks off in the US in September and will visit New Zealand in December 2019.…

Actor Alan Alda has revealed he has been living with Parkinson’s disease for the last three years. The M*A*S*H star shared the news after he began to display symptoms of the disease in public. “I had been on TV a lot in the last couple of weeks talking about the new podcast and I could see my thumb twitch in some shots,” says Alan (82), whose busy career has also included setting up a centre that helps scientists and health experts simplify information about complex topics. “And I thought, it’s probably only a matter of time before somebody does a story about this from a sad point of view, but that’s not where I am.” Alan, who played irreverent surgeon Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H from 1972 to 1982, says he…

Crooning and cooing Michael Bublé (42) and his wife Luisana Lopilato (31) have shared the special name they have given their daughter, and it’s simply gorgeous. The pair welcomed their first daughter and third child, Vida Amber Betty, on July 26 – a very poignant name as Amber is the name of Michael’s mother, while Betty is a tribute to Luisana’s mother. Vida means “life” in Luisana’s native tongue, Spanish. It’s been a heck of a year for the couple, who also have sons Noah (4) and Elias (2), after making it through Noah’s cancer battle. Michael shared his relief and will now return to singing. NO MASKING THEIR FRIENDSHIP! They’ve been best friends for two decades, but regardless it was a treat for fans to find out Drew Barrymore…

Even though Dolly Parton’s beloved Smoky Mountains were devastated by deadly wildfires in 2016, she knew the “mountain strong” people affected by the natural disaster would rise again. “Everybody’s got that spiritual background,” she says of the locals who live in the same area where she spent her humble early years. “I think that good neighbours and faith and trust in God - and in one another - help everyone pull together as a team. You’ve got to pull together as a community, as a family. That’s the only way you can keep going.” Her strong faith is what has helped the country legend (72) get through some of the toughest struggles of her life. “I hurt like everybody else. I’m not always happy,” admits Dolly. She’s faced several hurdles…

‘One of the hardest things people struggle with is letting go of loved possessions’ The children have long gone and the once-bustling family home now seems just too big to manage. Closing the door on decades of life at an address that’s meant so much can be one of the more daunting decisions to face in later life. For some, the thought of shifting is so overwhelming it never happens. But Be Organised’s Natalie Jane says this is not something to be feared, but a good opportunity to enjoy a fresh start and better quality of life that comes with owning less. “Downsizing can be a positive experience because the less stuff you have, the less there is to maintain, think about, worry about, store, clean, tidy and put away,”…

Chocolate is an instant mood raiser. On these cold, short winter days, why not get baking with this rich and sensual ingredient? Sensory sensations! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Chocolate raspberry custard cake MAKES 20cm x 20cm cake This cake is like magic with its layer of custard and spongy fruity top. 4 large eggs, separated ¾ cup sugar 120g butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup dark cocoa 500ml milk, warmed 1 cup frozen raspberries Icing sugar, to dust Whipped cream, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 20cm x 20cm baking dish with baking paper. 2 Beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy. Add the melted butter and vanilla, then beat until…

Did you know that many cosmetic counters offer a makeover service for a small fee, which you can then redeem on products? It’s a fantastic way to help you discover some amazing new products, as well as learn lots of application tips along the way. Hit refresh! In this job I’m lucky to have the chance to try lots of different make-up, and try it I do so I can let you know what I think! But cast your eye over my everyday make-up staples and I hate to say, they all look very similar, particularly in the lipstick and eyeshadow department. On top of that, my face is changing with the years, so I need to be constantly mindful of choosing flattering textures and tones, but still look modern…

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can seem fairly minor – like needing to go to the loo more often. But they must not be ignored. Sugar rush! Type 2 diabetes is a scary disease that can cause some awful health problems, such as blindness and kidney failure. And what’s particularly scary is that many of us are unaware that we have it or are on the verge of becoming diabetic (this is known as pre-diabetes). It is crucial to be able to recognise the symptoms of diabetes so that you can do something about it before it causes terrible damage to your body. You have to go to the loo all the time When there is excess sugar in your bloodstream, your body tries to get rid of it,…

If there are parts of your garden in which you don’t feel comfortable, it may be due to a personality conflict. If you’ve chosen to co-habit with species that aren’t like-minded, there could be issues. So choose your plants as you would your lovers – with a view to a successful if not necessarily life-long relationship. Fall in love! “How are you going to plant those?” I asked a friend recently when she returned from the garden centre with eight new plants. She gave me a withering look, then said she was planning to dig holes and shove them in. “Two there, two there and two there,” she said triumphantly. Preparing for another withering look, I said, “But it’s all about their personality. If you want to create a vibe…

After more than 7000 years, one of the planet’s longest continuously inhabited human settlements is about to become world famous. Huddled against the steep sides of a soaring ridge and confined by the deep natural gorge of the Gravina River, the Italian town of Matera is preparing for its role as a European Capital of Culture in 2019. Boutique hotels, wine bars, or enotecas, and cultural performance spaces are opening throughout Matera’s idiosyncratic landscape of ancient rock churches and sassi (traditional cave dwellings) as the UNESCO World Heritage town gears up to be one of Europe’s hottest destinations. The surrounding southern Italian region of Basilicata has traditionally been one of the country’s economically poorest provinces. As recently as the 1950s, Matera’s basic cave houses – lacking electricity and running water,…

WHERE’S THE JAR? My eight-year-old grandson and I were washing my car one day. He said to me, “Nana, this is hard work!” I replied, “Come on, boy, all you need is some elbow grease.” He went into the shed and when I went looking for him, I found him searching through the cupboard. “What are you doing?” I asked. “I’m looking for the jar of elbow grease, but I can’t find it!” he replied. Nana Mary, Wairoa DOES HUBBY KNOW? Overheard at a wedding, from a happy flowergirl, referring to the bride: “She promised me I can be her flowergirl again the next time she gets married!” Bride, Taranaki, May 12,1969 GOING POTTY! My two neighbours and I, who live in adjoining flats, were admiring our mutual garden. Said…

The right to choose I would like to congratulate you on your article “Dying with dignity” (30.07.18). It was so interesting to learn the background and motivation for Suzy Austen’s support for the End of Life Choice Bill, but we were also given the clearest summary of the Bill that I have read anywhere. I’m sure I’m not the only one to be grateful to now know exactly what is being proposed. You have provided a valuable service for those of us trying to come to a conclusion on this difficult but important topic. Patricia Butler, Nelson The writer of the winning letter receives $100. The other letter wins a copy of Clock Dance by Anne Tyler, (Penguin Random House, RRP $37). Clock Dance is the story of a woman…

THE WIFE RATING M Glenn Close has received six Oscar nominations in her career and my bet is she’s finally about to take one home with this stunning film! The story follows a woman called Joan who has spent her life supporting her husband’s career ambitions. But just as he’s poised to accept the Nobel Prize, their relationship starts to crumble and Joan has had enough. The fascinating plot twist that begins to unravel towards the end makes this so much more than just a film about a stay-at-home wife. It’s definitely worth seeing on the big screen!…

She lives in Paris and is an artist, as well as a personal development and creativity coach. She has written three self-help books and this is her first novel. This novel was inspired by… ”It’s not an autobiography, but it was inspired here and there by my life experiences, especially the “tipping point” at the age of 30 when, after a bad professional experience, I decided to leave corporate life and take a less certain path that would give me the chance to realise my destiny as an artist.“ The most difficult thing about writing it was... “It was easy, really. Everything flowed because for 15 years, I had spent my time looking for the right techniques to transform myself, until I had invented a very personal method. I had…

It’s fair to say that I committed a number of egregious sins while I was on holiday with the husband. Losing my credit card three days into our month-long trip was enough to make the Irishman grind his teeth a little. Losing his credit card when I lost my mobile should have incurred at least an eye roll and a long suffering sigh. But no. We were on our way home. The credit card, like our good selves, was exhausted. There was no money left. And as I explained to him, the credit card would be safely tucked into the iPhone cover and turn up. There are only so many places a phone can be on board an aircraft. And I was right. Cathay Pacific found my phone, and it…