Innholdsfortegnelse for 1839 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Popular royal Zara Tindall (37) had plenty of cheerleaders as she competed in final day of the Gatcombe Horse Trials, which are held at her mother’s Gloucestershire estate. Zara’s husband Mike Tindall (39) was in charge of Mia (4), three-month-old baby Lena and also his niece Isla Phillips (6), who is the daughter of Peter (40) and Autumn Phillips (40). The girls had a fantastic time running around the estate, clapping for Zara and mucking around with some obliging pups. Zara recently talked about her admiration for Serena Willliams (36) returning to tennis after a baby and her own joy at being back riding her beloved horses. “[They’re] very much in my life, in my family – being able to still have them in my life and part of my…

Don’t Stop Believin’ was not the most successful of Olivia Newton-John’s many hits. The song spent one week at the top of the Billboard Easy Listening charts in 1976 and has been overshadowed by numbers such as I Honestly Love You, Let Me Be There and Physical. But for Olivia, the song is currently the soundtrack to her life. In particular, a couple of lines in the chorus provide the motto that is helping her get through each day. The words “Don’t stop believin’, you’ll get by; Bad days, bad days will hurry by,” have had special meaning since the cancer she was first diagnosed with in 1992 returned last year. Olivia, who turns 70 on September 26, has a tumour on the base of her spine but says she’s…

The rumours have been persisting for quite some time now, as one of Hollywood’s seemingly most stable marriages was thought to be on the rocks. But Julia Roberts (50) has firmly quashed any suggestions that she and her husband Danny Moder are on the verge of splitting up. In a rare, candid interview last week, she had nothing but praise for the cinematographer she has been married to for 16 years. “You know what? He’s an awesome human being. We have so much fun,” she gushed. The Oscar winner also shared a photo on Instagram of herself hugging Danny on a beach, captioning it, “Oh summer, thank you! You made us happy and brave. We embraced every moment of sun-drenched JOY.” Julia doesn’t usually talk very much about her husband…

As we wait with bated breath to see Olivia Colman in the much-anticipated role of Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, she’s busy cleaning up on the awards circuit! The Broadchurch star (44) was on cloud nine after winning the prestigious Coppa Volpi Best Actress Award at the 75th Venice Film Festival. The gong was awarded for her role as the frail and volatile Queen Anne in the 18th century-set film The Favourite. Also starring Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone, the comedy focuses on Queen Anne while Britain is at war with France. Many critics are now backing Olivia as a serious contender for an Oscar win, but first, fans are hoping seasons three and four of The Crown won’t be far away, with the expected release date of the…

Just a few weeks ago, Burt Reynolds was reflecting on his career and the fact that after years of little work and films that tanked, he was getting lots more high-quality job offers. “I still haven’t done the best work I can do,” he said. “I hope I get the chance.” Sadly, it was not to be. Burt died of a heart attack in Florida on September 6, aged 82. He had been due to start filming his scenes later this month in the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, starring Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Al Pacino. It would have been a return to the big time for the veteran actor, who caught Hollywood’s attention again earlier this year with his touching portrayal…

“When your passion is dance, being paid to go to lots of dance shows is the dream job. I’m the artistic director of the Tempo Dance Festival, which is held in Auckland every October and features a selection of amazing dancers from around New Zealand and also overseas. It’s my job to find the different acts, which means I get to go to lots of performances. Going to see a dance performance is almost like going to church for me – it really feeds me spiritually. As a kid I loved to dance, but didn’t go to classes until I was 18, which is pretty late. I grew up in a small Mississippi town, in a large family that didn’t have money for dance lessons. I was an English major…

The common pea is a freezer staple we can call on to add nutrition and taste to a meal in a flash, but the little vegetable can also take centre stage. Use McCain peas in this delicious soup – it’s ready in 20 minutes, feeds four and with a 1kg bag of peas priced at only $4.30, it’s very gentle on your wallet! PEA SOUP 1 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 2-4 garlic cloves, minced 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 2 medium-sized potatoes, chopped into cubes 1kg bag of McCain peas ½ cup of mint leaves 1 tbsp dried tarragon ½ cup cream or Greek yoghurt METHOD 1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then add onion and garlic. 2 Once the onions and garlic have softened, add…

1 SOFT TOUCH Softer hues are natural spring partners, so pack up the darker colours, step away from the florals and opt for pastel tones. The chambray ruffle dress from EziBuy has a relaxed fit, so it will work no matter what your size and shape. Add layers to this lovely dress with a long-sleeve tee underneath or even a feminine blouse until the weather is warm enough for bare arms. The white denim pieces from Seed Heritage work perfectly together but equally well apart. And finally, embrace the Pantone Colour of the Year, Ultra Violet, with these stunning soft lilac pieces from Witchery. 2 BATHING BEAUTIES! Moontide has relaunched its Quayside collection, comprising six beautiful prints and three great options all made from chlorine-resistant fabrics. The styles are technically…

Put your devices down! We are beginning to understand the negative effect that blue light (from our tablets, computer screens and phones) has on our skin, but did you know that it can also affect our natural sleep rhythm? Estée Lauder’s new Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex, $124, is specially formulated to fight back against it. Bye-bye dark circles! Regeneration is the name of the game with any night-time serum, which is why L’Occitane Immortelle Reset, $105, is rich in an ingredient revered for its regenerative qualities. The essential oil of Immortelle - also known as the everlasting flower – adds its youth-giving power by way of thousands of golden bubbles that burst once they hit the skin. Expect to wake up looking more rested.…

SAVOURY CABBAGE I like a portion of protein with my dinner most nights, but if you don’t want to go to a lot of trouble, it can be hard coming up with new ways to prepare a piece of steak. Often I’ll simply grill or pan fry a good piece of meat and bring it to life with a slightly more interesting vegetable. Even though Nana kept things simple in the kitchen most times, she also knew how to make the likes of a dowdy old cabbage interesting, like she did with this recipe. I simply call it Savoury Cabbage. It’s delicious with any white or red meat. 1 tbsp butter 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced ½ green cabbage ¼ cup brown sugar 40ml apple juice 40ml cider vinegar…

Is taking something to the Land Valuation Tribunal worth your time? And are you in the wrong if there’s nearly an accident involving you (in a car) and someone (not on a bike) in a cycle lane? Be aware! You believe you are paying far too much in rates because your property is over-valued. You have appealed to your local council, but they won’t budge. They informed you of your right to take your case to the Land Valuation Tribunal. Is this worth doing? The Land Valuation Tribunal is a very useful institution. But first, assess whether the costs involved are not out of proportion to your particular beef. It costs $50 to make an application to the tribunal. If your application proceeds to a hearing, you’ll also have to…

There’s no doubt that kale is a handsome plant. I like its rugged good looks. Its taste? Not so much. However, it is a very easy source of vitamin C, calcium, minerals and even protein, which is why it’s touted as a super-food. And hey, anything’s better than cabbage, right! Kale is also easy – it grows anywhere as long as it’s sunny, likes the odd drink, doesn’t mind frost, tolerates most soils (but prefers free-draining and fertile), and crops either in late winter/early spring or summer. It’s reasonably speedy and will mature six to eight weeks after germination. The people who don’t mind eating it use it raw or cooked, substituting it for cabbage (good idea) or spinach (why would you?). Apparently, it makes a very good dish when…

The mag that gives! I wanted to let you know how many people benefit from the Weekly! I regularly give my mum a subscription for her birthday, she reads them and then passes some on to her 91-year-old mother (especially the ones with the royal family in it) and the rest to me. I take mine to work (at a medical centre) where the nurses all love to have a read, then we pass it on to our local fish and chip shop for the customers to enjoy. Thanks again for a fab magazine! EP, via email NOTICEBOARD REUNION A Makomako School (1896) & District (1887) reunion will be held on March 23, 2019. For more, see the Facebook page or write to 336 Valley Road, RD2, Woodville 4998. Send…

Spring is in the air. It’s also in our bathroom; the latest target of Megan’s burst of house rearranging. In my last missive, I mentioned how a fever had taken hold of her and that all of our belongings had been shuffled about inside our house. Unfortunately, once everything was in the “correct” place, she still possessed residual nesting energy. For a while, it was channelled into the purchase of cushions; colourful and many cushions. The result is what she calls a perfect scattering and I call an infestation. Either way, you can’t see the perfectly placed sofas any more. They look like they’re at the bottom of a scrum of fabric jellyfish. She wasn’t done. The fire was still within her. And that brings us to the aforementioned bathroom…

She grew up in England and the US, then lived in Sydney where she edited Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine. Now she lives in the Northern Rivers, NSW, is the mother of two girls and the author of two previous novels. This novel was inspired by… “The sundial in the Sydney Botanic Gardens. When I touched the warm metal, I had an instant vision of a young woman in a walled English garden with a similar sundial. Several months later, I visited Kew Gardens and came upon the Marianne North Gallery. She was a prolific botanical artist who travelled extensively in the 19th century. I knew then that my idea for Elizabeth was grounded in reality – such adventurous women did indeed exist in those times.” My dream garden would… “Have…

The best of us struggle to keep up with toddlers – so spare a thought for 71-year-old Ronnie Wood! The rocker was spotted trying to keep up with his energetic two-year-olds, twins Alice and Gracie, as they headed into a birthday party. Of course, it’s not the first time The Rolling Stones legend has dealt with sprightly offspring – he’s a dad of six after all! Ronnie looked delighted to have a little family time – he was also accompanied by wife Sally (40) as they entered Ronnie’s son Jesse’s home, where they were celebrating the third birthday of Honey, Ronnie’s granddaughter.…

On too many occasions to count, I’ve stepped outside the front door and as I’ve turned to shut the door , I’ve looked back inside and had the same thought – how wonderful it would be to swap places with the cat for the day . Sprawled out to best catch the sun, only having to occasionally move to catch the rays as they inch around the room, with nary a thing to worry about – it seems like a pretty darn lovely life to me. And as our writer Ciara found this week, it’s an even sweeter life for one lucky Kiwi moggie, who might just be NZ’s richest cat! Joey has a cool $200,000 in the bank, left to him by his loving owner in his will. Now…

When it comes to weddings, the bride and her mother are usually the ones who push for a bigger, better celebration – but when Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank on October 12, the bridezilla of the whole extravaganza appears to be her father, Prince Andrew. “As far as the Duke of York is concerned, anything that Prince Harry does his daughter can do as well or better, so this wedding is calculated to match or even outshine Harry and Meghan’s,” says one courtier, who is unimpressed by the scale of the event. “He has never given up hope that Beatrice and Eugenie will be working royals, with all the recognition that entails. Eugenie’s wedding is his chance to show that she warrants just as much pomp and ceremony as her…

In the words of Barbara Eden (87) herself, “Our favourite zany astronaut, Bill Daily has passed.” Just five days after his 91st birthday, the TV stalwart died at home in New Mexico on September 4. Bill was well known for gracing television screens in shows including The Bob Newhart Show, Bewitched, ALF and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. But it was his role in I Dream of Jeannie as Roger Healey that lit up the lives of those who knew him and loved him. “Billy was wonderful to work with. He was a funny, sweet man that kept us all on our toes. I’m so thankful to have known and worked with that rascal. Until we meet again Billy,” Barbara posted on Twitter. Bob Newhart (89) also remembered his co-star…

In the discreet and snug bar of an elegant London pub, Sir Rod Stewart CBE is contemplating the act of physical love and how it has changed for him over the years. “Well, I need a bit of a start on the handle now, that’s for sure,” the 73-year-old chuckles. “Like a vintage car.” Having parked that classic, he continues, “Sex becomes more spiritual, I think is the word, as one gets older. You know, I love sex with my wife, but I love just giving her a hug before we go to bed. Every night we have a kiss and a hug, and that doesn’t always lead to sex but it’s still lovely. “You know when anyone gives you a hug, it’s the most important thing. When I’m away…

Statistics tell us that New Zealanders favour chicken over any other protein to have with their evening meal, so here are some creative ways to enjoy your chicken as the new season brings with it an appetite for lighter meals. Spring chicken! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Baked lemon & red onion chicken with crunchy crusts SERVES 4 Simple and delicious. This version of roast chicken is like having the stuffing on the outside, where the bread is all crunchy and juicy and herby and buttery. It’s magnificent! 1 whole chicken, butterflied (I used organic Bostocks) 2 medium red onions, peeled and quartered 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sea salt ½ baguette, torn into large bite-sized pieces Rind of 1 lemon, chopped finely Pinch chilli…

Pan-cooked greens SERVES 6-8 AS A SIDE 1 large bunch leaf chicory (can use kale instead) 1 large bunch broccolini 2-3 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped 1-2 dried hot chillies, chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1 Wash and trim the chicory (or kale) and broccolini, cutting the long chicory stems into thirds and the broccolini in half. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Drop in the broccolini and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the chicory and cook for another few minutes. Drain. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, anchovies and chilli, and cook until they start to sizzle.…

As well as being a worthwhile treat for our skin, the latest face masks are all about creating maximum impact with their fun factor and Instagramworthy appeal. These ones are the hippest of them all. Strike a pose! JELLY-LICIOUS These newcomers focus on hydrating your skin, so expect to see ingredients like glycerine, hyaluronic acid and honey to really plump up thirsty skin without feeling rich or heavy. It’s recommended that the hyaluronic-infused Rose Jelly Mask from Lancôme, $68, is left on overnight 2-3 times a week. For a daytime version, try Lush FOMO Jelly Mask, $14.90. You need to work the jelly into a paste before smoothing over your skin for a soothing effect. THE APPEAL OF A PEEL You can’t beat the gratification of slowly peeling off one…

“I love being in the ocean!” exclaims Rozanne Green (58), who has swapped her running shoes for goggles. “I did my first ocean swim in tribute to a local woman who died after a bicycle accident. She was a triathlete... I swam breaststroke the whole way and I felt great the entire time. Not long after, a friend suggested I should do another ocean swim, only this time I felt like I was out of my depth. The conditions were rough and I lost my goggles, so my eyes were sore. But it was a great achievement once I’d finished! “Afterwards, I decided to take swimming lessons because up until then I only knew how to swim breaststroke. I’m really glad that I did because it made me more confident…

FLUFFY GOOD FUN! My friend is short and in later years, she put on some weight. She loved cats, so when I saw a T-shirt with a big fluffy cat on it and the words, “I’m not fat, just fluffy”... I mean, what would you do? Lucky for me, she delighted in wearing it, especially when we went out together. And folks would laugh when they saw it too! Ann, via email NOT TONIGHT, LOVE! She had to run hard to catch her bus, and in her agitation had taken her door key out of her purse and handed it to the driver instead of her bus fare. And boy, did she blush prettily too as he handed it back to her with a twinkle in his eye, saying, “Not…

The lovely, real Anne I really enjoyed the article on Anne Hegerty (03.09.2018). She looks so completely different in her off-duty photos! I have always thought that she has lovely skin (even though they probably have professional make-up artists on the show), but she really does have such a lovely complexion in the Weekly pictures and looks so fashionable too! I would love them to have The Chase in New Zealand. I think Anne is my favourite Chaser of them all. She just has such a great sense of humour and such a ready wit, and of course is so clever! J Wiberg, Orewa The writer of the winning letter wins $100. Our second letter wins a copy of The House Across the Street (Penguin Random House, RRP $38) by…

If you love gardens and are interested in history, then this novel is definitely one for your to-read pile as it weaves an engaging tale around a fascinating era of botanical adventuring and discovery. With a dual timeline, it is full of colour, drama and mystery, and features two strong female characters. Elizabeth Trebithick, a wilful young woman growing up in Victorian England, is the botanist’s daughter of the title. A talented artist, she loves to make sketches and paintings of the plant specimens her father brings back from his explorations in faraway lands. But as her father lies dying, he charges Elizabeth with a difficult and dangerous task. She must travel to the exotic wilderness of South America in his stead and find a mythical bloom called the Devil’s…

Sally Field – America’s sweetheart, a Flying Nun and a multi-Oscar and Emmy award-winner – is laying her life out bare for the world to see, somewhat terrifyingly. “Can I just pull this back?” she said of her very recent fears leading up to the book’s release. “Can I change my mind? Can I say, never mind? But I didn’t.” At the age of 71, Sally has a seemingly endless list of phenomenal roles behind her – Norma Rae, M’Lynn Eatenton in Steel Magnolias and Abraham Lincoln’s mother Mary Todd – but taking up the new skill of writing in her seventies was something she pre-empted as needing to take “many a sore ride in the saddle”. “It was never a matter of making myself write,” she admits. “It was…

Harry and Meghan spent the British summer month of August busy doing nothing official – but plenty privately. After going to the wedding of Harry’s childhood friend Charlie van Straubenzee, the couple drove to Prince Charles’ Scottish home, the Castle of Mey, and also went to see the Queen at Balmoral. Her Majesty is particularly fond of Meghan, says former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter. “[There’s] a lot of laughter and that would give a clear indication that the Queen is very relaxed in her company.” Next, Harry visited one of his favourite countries, Botswana, as Meghan, it appears, discretely flew to Toronto to see old friends and then on to California to visit her mother Doria Ragland. A royal watcher says, “It’s surprisingly easy for royals to travel incognito…

Little Felix Taito has the spirit of a rock star. At three years old, his long eyelashes and mischievous grin are the first things you see as he bounds up confidently to tell you his name. As he sings to himself while playing with his train set, his mum Seleta looks on smiling. “It’s quite weird,” she reveals, “out of our three kids, I would say that Felix is the most musical! He’s the one that sings the most.” His dad David (39) adds, “He’s really adventurous and wants to give anything a go. Nothing can stop him from doing anything – his confidence is just amazing.” The astonishing fact about this is that Felix was born with the conditions microtia and atresia, which mean Felix’s ear is not completely…

There are loads of gorgeous new pants in all colours and shapes in stores at the moment. Update your wardrobe for spring with one or some of these ready-to-wear styles. Trouser treasures! CHECKED & BELTED • As a nod back to a 1950s silhouette, these high-waisted, belted pants from Portmans tick all the boxes while adding a modern twist with their on-trend checked pattern. • They’re worn here with a three-quarter sleeve EziBuy knit in a soft blush hue – which is tucked in to show off the narrowest part of the torso – and some complementary black and rose accessories. GRACE HILL KNIT $149.99 from EZIBUY. TROUSERS $99.99 from PORTMANS. CUFF $15.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. WHISTLE BAG $59.99 from FARMERS. SHOES $189.90 from SEED HERITAGE. Tip... Slim-fit…

This week’s model Julie shares her beauty secrets with us… What’s your biggest beauty sin? I probably need to spend more time on my skincare routine at my age. I’ve always been a simple soap and water girl, with moisturising cream morning and night. It’s worked for me so far! What beauty product do you most often replace? Oh, definitely mascara, mainly because I wear it every single day. I’ve recently discovered eyelash primer too, which I layer under my regular mascara – it makes such a difference to my sparse lashes. Do you take any beauty supplements? Not specifically, but I do take magnesium as a muscle relaxant and the natural upside of that is it helps me get my beauty sleep! What beauty treatment would you most like…

How to make baby cereal from scratch, DIY lavender liquid soap and ways to get more zinc into your diet. Go nuts! BEAUTY FROM WITHIN It’s worth noting that there is a lot you can do for the quality of your skin, hair, eyes and nails with your diet, especially if you live in New Zealand. Our soil is lacking in selenium, magnesium and zinc, so we don’t tend to get them through the vegetables and livestock. These minerals are essential for healthy hair, nails and skin, and an easy way to get them into your system is to eat nuts. Recent research has shown that just one brazil nut a day is enough to raise the average New Zealander’s selenium intake to internationally recommended levels, and eating two could…

Are there youngsters in the family? If so, The Nourished Toddler by Dr Julie Bhosale will help you understand your little ones’ growth and development, and advise on the best meals and snacks to keep them healthy and happy. THE YOUNG TODDLER (ONE TO TWO YEARS) Development: Transitional feeding This is still a time of transitional feeding, in terms of milk feeds, dropping sleeps and ensuring that solid food is the primary intake. There is also the greatest individual variation between children during this time with regard to development. Some toddlers may be having two sleeps a day, crawling, having three to four milk feeds and still preferring purées. Others may be down to one sleep a day, walking, with their milk feeds reduced to one or two (or completely…

Everywhere you go these days – design stores, cafés, hotels, private homes – you’ll see botanical décor. What was fashionable in the 1950s and naff in the 1990s is now on trend, as they say in the design game, so check out these ideas for wallpaper, art prints, ceramics, splashbacks and more. Flower power! When I was about five, our dining room was wallpapered in a silvery-white paper embossed with – wait for it – ivy leaves. They crept all over the walls and scared the pants off me, as I was sure that there were slaters hiding in the foliage. Fortunately my father, like me, had a short attention span and redecorated the house almost weekly, so I didn’t have to suffer it for too long. I never really…

VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 You might think you’re being a bit too ambitious and taking on more than you can handle right now. But you’re not. In fact, you could take on more as your energy levels are high and so is your capacity for achievement, so if this means you are doing more than three things at once, that’s fine. A couple of things are work oriented, while another is a personal venture. Go for it. LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 Sport seems to be an influence in some shape or form. If you do not play, you will still have to take your turn on the sidelines watching a child or grandchild play and, of course, you are proud to see them perform so well.…

Submit your Teacups story via email nzww@bauermedia.co.nz (Subject line: Teacups) or mail it (with your name and address) to: Over the Teacups, NZWW, Bauer Media, Private Bag 92512, Auckland 1142. Teacups submissions must be original. Please allow up to eight weeks for delivery of prizes. This week’s winner receives a selection of delicious Arnott’s biscuits to be enjoyed “over the teacups”! Visit arnotts.com . Prize pack may vary from product shown.…

I’m seven ninths on my way to being a nana for the second time and this time, I’m going to be a real grandmother. That’s not to say that last time, when baby Bart was born, I didn’t give it my very best shot. I flew to London with one entire suitcase filled with baby clothes that I’d bought for the new arrival. I walked with the wee one until he dropped off to sleep. I cooked nutritious, healthy meals for the little mother and her hard-working husband, and I cleaned to Kate’s standard, not my own slap-dash style of home hygiene. It was such a privilege to be asked to help out and because I was only there for five weeks, I could give it my all. And Kate…

A SIMPLE FAVOR RATING: M If you’re looking for a captivating new film packed full of twists and turns, then A Simple Favor is your answer. Set in a small town outside of New York City, Stephanie (Pitch Perfect’s Anna Kendrick) is a widowed, nerdy young mother who befriends the sophisticated and mysterious blonde beauty Emily (Blake Lively) after their sons meet at school. The pair develop a close bond, but when Emily suddenly goes missing, Stephanie begins to discover her best friend wasn’t quite the woman she believed she was. Without giving too much away, there’s a lot more to this thriller-mystery flick than meets the eye – I didn’t want it to end! Ellen Mackenzie…

Nicky Sinden is the host of Ados Addicted to Fishing on Prime. My favourite book ever is… Being a fishing addict, it’s probably no surprise that my favourite book is The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the story of an old fisherman who goes for 84 days without catching a fish. On the 85th day, he catches a huge marlin, which he fights for two days and two nights. My book of the moment is… Steve Campbell’s Blue Marlin Magic is what I’m reading right now for the third time. It’s the scientific findings of a fisherman who lives in Vavau, Tonga, and has caught over 2000 blue marlin.…