Innholdsfortegnelse for 1845 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 Harry and Meghan will arrive in Wellington, where they’ll attend a welcome ceremony at the Governor-General’s residence, including a haka and powhiri and a 21-gun salute. In the late afternoon, they’ll lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, giving the New Zealand public their first view of the couple. They’ll meet our Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, and the Leader of the Opposition, Simon Bridges, and attend a reception hosted by Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy to celebrate the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. MONDAY OCTOBER 29 In keeping with their dedication to charities and services involved in the mental health sector, the royal couple will meet young people from a number of mental health projects at Maranui Café, Lyall Bay. They’ll then…

Comedy queen Julia Louis-Dreyfus (57) is cancer-free! After being diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2017, Julia has shared the happy news she has recovered from the disease and is back filming her final season of her award-winning TV show Veep. The funnywoman decided to speak out about her experience to help other women who have been diagnosed with cancer. “As shocking as it was and it was in fact quite stunningly shocking, I also knew that I was not alone in this struggle. I stand here with the understanding that I’m very lucky. I’ve had great access to health insurance through my union. Thank you very much. Go unions. I have a very loving, precious family who were by my side every moment as well as many friends and…

THEY’RE YOUR STORIES Junk and waste may not typically be a source of glamour, but west Auckland mum Buffie Mawhinney is boosting its image with her award-winning upcycling creations. Buffie, a sustainability co-ordinator for Ranui Community Centre, is growing a reputation for reusing building materials and turning them into quality, fashionable products. Born into a creative and practical family, Buffie’s passion for upcycling began young. “Before computers there was the World Book Encyclopedia and we had a set,” says Buffie, whose mum is a gifted seamstress in fashion and film, and whose dad was a furniture maker and woodturner. “My favourite World Book when I was young was the Make and Do, which got me started on making things. Over time, I made useful things from unwanted…

As we come into the party season, try these sweet ideas that nicely replace a full dessert. They’re all no-fuss, can be prepared ahead of time and even better, they’re eaten with fingers and a napkin! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz After-dinner mint bark MAKES 20-30CM SLAB I just love the texture of this little treat – it’s crispy and crunchy to bite into, while being smooth and creamy to eat. 300g dark chocolate, at least 70% cocoa 100g milk chocolate Few drops peppermint essence ¼ cup rice bubbles ¼ cup flaked almonds ½ cup dried fruit – I used freeze-dried plums 1 Line a 20-30cm (or similar) tray with baking paper. 2 Break the chocolate into small chunks, and put into a heatproof bowl. Sit…

Embrace the warmer weather and the arrival of November with some seasonal flowery prints... Tropical cool • If you want to bring some island life into your world, this Trenery dress, with its elbow-length sleeves and asymmetric hemline, is that perfect place to start. You can dress it up or down depending on where you’re going. • Add an easy elegance to your look with soft grey and gold accessories. EARRINGS $22.99 and BANGLES $12.99 for set from LOVISA. DRESS $259 from TRENERY. SHOES $59.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. Wrap star •A kimono-type piece is always an elegant choice for your closet. I always have a couple on the go to add to my outfits. • This floral EziBuy number ties at the sleeves for a contemporary twist and worn…

This week’s model Fiona shares her beauty tips with us… What’s your favourite part of having your make-up done professionally? Just being able to sit down, close my eyes and relax – especially if it’s early in the morning. And I always get to pick up fresh new ideas. What’s the most expensive part of your beauty routine? I’ve become more averse to using anything that has been tested on animals so it’s been a very expensive process to replace all of my skincare and make-up products with cruelty-free brands. The most inexpensive? Probably hair removal - I just use disposable razors. That’s most likely a hang-up from my younger modelling days when I found waxing wasn’t an option because of having to let the hair grow to a certain…

If you’ve always wanted to be famous, NZ Post is giving you your big chance with its personalised stamps. And can you still get away with giving away your money to avoid rest home subsidies? Is it true that you can put your own image onto a NZ Post stamp? If so, how do you do it? Yes, that’s correct. And your sweet face deserves to be on a stamp too! With Christmas coming up, it might be fun to personalise the stamps you’re sticking on your cards and parcels – but note, they are only for mail sent within the country. Google “NZ Post Personalised Stamps” to find instructions for creating your own collection. And you don’t have to use your face either – any image that’s in good…

Email nzww@bauermedia.co.nz (Subject line: Weddings) with your story and two to three high-res images for publication. For terms, conditions and photographer copyright see our website. This Karen Murrell gift set features a waterproof cosmetics case that has a dual compartment - one for brushes and application tools, and the other for your favourite cosmetics and Karen Murrell Natural Lipsticks shades. Our beautiful bride receives one of these gorgeous sets, which includes the top-selling shades Violet Mousse and Poppy Passion, valued at $65.…

A sweet idea, Joy! It was heart-warming to read about Joy Reid’s charity, One Mother to Another (29.10.2018). My little grandson had two life-threatening asthma attacks, leading to hospital admissions. When a child has a medical crisis, the last thing a mum does is think about her own needs. I love that Joy and Christina are able to tell the mothers they are remembered through the gift of a goodie bag. The bag’s contents show such love and concern, especially with the encouraging handwritten letters. One suggestion, though... how about some chocolate to go with the coffee sachets? There’s nothing like chocolate when you’re feeling stressed! THIS MAGAZINE IS SUBJECT TO NZ PRESS COUNCIL PROCEDURES. A COMPLAINT MUST FIRST BE DIRECTED IN WRITING TO THE EDITOR’S EMAIL ADDRESS. IF THE…

I’m a bit nervous about this week’s column. It’s about our neighbours and there’s every chance they will read it. This could make for some awkward moments on the street. It’s not a big street and it’s not a busy street. Hard to avoid someone when you’re both taking out the bins. But what they have done is heinous and I hope by sharing it you may avoid a similar fate to our own. They moved in several years ago and at that stage gave no hint of the hurt that they would eventually inflict. They seemed a nice couple, well groomed, passable personal hygiene, managed a winery, had two daughters similar in age to our own and were very entertaining and hospitable. Seem too good to be true? They…

YELLOW IS FORBIDDEN RATING Exempt After an outstanding release at the New Zealand International Film Festival earlier this year, Yellow is Forbidden is now being shown in cinemas around the country. The captivating documentary was made by Kiwi director Pietra Brettkelly and follows Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei, who famously crafted Rihanna’s yellow dress for the 2015 Met Gala. But don’t be fooled – the film is about more than pretty dresses. It’s the fascinating story of an incredibly hardworking woman, and the culture clash between her home country and Paris’ haute couture fashion industry. This heart-warming tale completely blew me away.…

YOUR BOOK CLUB Want to make Bridge of Clay your next book-club read? Here’s a talking point to kick off the discussion: Why do you think Clay is the one who wants to help his father build the bridge? An Australian, Markus lives in Sydney with his wife and two children. His last novel, The Book Thief, was a huge international bestseller and it has taken him 13 years to craft another book, a process he admits has been tough and involved vast amounts of re-writing. “It was awful,” he says. “I was just failing, over and over again.” The novel was inspired by... “ A boy in my head who wanted to make a single great and beautiful thing.” The most challenging thing about writing it was... “ Believing…

It’s now an iconic photo – an enraptured Charles, Prince of Wales snapped chatting to a young Camilla Parker-Bowles after a polo match. Now that meeting has been recreated by popular Netflix series The Crown for its third season, and the likeness of the actors playing Charles (69) and Camilla (71) is uncanny. Filmed in the same place where the now infamous photo was taken – Cirencester Park – the scenes are set in 1975, almost five years after the pair’s brief relationship ended and after Camilla married her first husband Andrew. Call the Midwife actress Emerald Fennell (33) has taken on the role of the now duchess, while Josh O’Connor (28) will portray Charles. The third season is due to premiere next year.…

If you scroll the message boards it seems that all TVNZ’s Wendy Petrie needs to do is take a night off to get everyone talking. Worried fans or eager news websites immediately start speculating about her whereabouts – but the truth is always a lot less scandalous: Wendy takes holidays or days off just like the rest of us. When we caught up with her last week she was just about to hop on a plane to tag along with her husband Ross on his business trip to China – somewhere she was curious to visit, particularly to see the Great Wall. She can laugh off all the speculation, but as she sat down with our own Wendyl Nissen, she acknowledged what sadly used to be the norm for women…

Everyone knows marriage can be hard work – but you don’t necessarily want the entire world to know that yours is. While most of us will never have to deal with millions of people knowing the state of our relationship, the same can’t be said for David and Victoria Beckham, who have found themselves the subject of even more fascination than usual following David’s very candid interview on Australia’s version of The Project. In Sydney to attend Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, football legend David (43) admitted that his marriage to the former pop star was not smooth sailing – just months after persistent rumours had buzzed that their 19-year union was in trouble. “I think marriage is always about hard work,” he said. “To have been married for the amount…

Nicole Kidman (51) knows what it’s like to be married to a man for protection, she’s revealed. In a rare move, the actress has spoken out about her 11-year marriage to Tom Cruise (56) explaining that she believes marrying such a powerful man at the age of 22 protected her from being hassled in Hollywood. “I got married very young, but it definitely wasn’t power for me – it was protection,” she says. “I married for love, but being married to an extremely powerful man kept me from being sexually harassed. I would work, but I was still very much cocooned.” However, she says when the marriage ended, she noticed people behaved differently towards her. “When I came out of it at 32, 33, it’s almost like I had to…

A heads-up to all green thumbs, flower enthusiasts, art lovers, and home and garden renovators – the New Zealand Flower and Garden Show is coming back for 2018. From November 29 to December 2 at Henderson’s Trusts Arena, visitors can explore award-winning garden exhibits, admire floral art displays, indulge in retail therapy, and enjoy gourmet food and drink. Popular show favourites will be back, including the FLONZI Apprentice Florist of the Year competition and the Yates Community Gardening Marquee, as well as the Ray White Austar Realty Meet the Experts zone. For more details, visit nzflowergardenshow.co.nz. Tickets can be purchased from Ticketek. We have five double passes to give away, valued at $60 each. To be in to win, email your name and address to nzww@bauermedia.co.nz, with “flower” in the…

HEAD DRESSING Natalie Chan is New Zealand’s leading milliner and her new range has a fresh identity of its own. All pieces are designed and ethically handmade in Auckland and are a natural blend of fashion-forward style meets classic millinery. Natalie’s latest collection pays homage to “the street muse”. Modern Etiquette is a contemporary pillbox style that features an exaggerated bow detail and is available in navy or black. Crowning Glory is made of delicate leather flowers and is available in a variety of colours, from blush and pink to black and gold. And Je Ne Sais Quoi, in ivory or navy, is the piece to wear when you really want to make a statement. Twinkle toes The best advice I can pass on regarding footwear is to select a…

With a cone-shaped tip, their soft, creamy texture, and intense colour pay-off, there’s a lot to love about the humble kajal. That’s probably why it’s making such a big comeback. Get one while you can… When your lippy comes in kajal form like Lancôme’s Fall Collection Paris California Lip Kajal, $65, you have the added advantage of using it just to outline your lips like a liner, as well as colouring in your entire lip. Big is beautiful with the L’Oréal Paris Paradise Extatic Kajal Liner, $25, which has an ultra-creamy texture that comes in black or white to use on top of your eyelid, or in your waterline (the inside rim of your eye) There are an incredible 10 shades to choose from with Shiseido’s new Kajal Ink Artist,…

The intensity of the trend to grow heirloom plant varieties always seems to come and go, so in case anyone’s wondering, here’s a look at what heirloom plants actually are, where you can get them, and why you should (or shouldn’t) plant them. Idon’t have any family heirlooms. Unsentimental, progressive parents and three house floods are to blame. The best I can do is a box of family stuff – my father’s wristwatch (a very progressive self-winding model from the 1960s), my first ballroom dancing dress (yellow with sequins on the bodice), a few other minor pieces of jewellery, my mother’s handwritten recipe book, and a pair of blue silk stockings of unknown origin. Heirloom plants, though, are a different matter. You don’t have to be sentimental to want them,…

BEST COFFEE – It’s hard to find bad coffee in Italy. Choose any of the places in the Piazza Buraglia – but remember in Italy you pay more if you sit at a table than if you drink it at the bar. HOW TO GET THERE – There is a train service to Maratea but once there you really need to hire a car to explore the area properly. WHEN TO GO – In July/August it will be full of Italians taking their summer holidays so go slightly off-season. I prefer May/June.…

THAT FIZZY FEELING When my daughter was young she loved fizzy lemonade but was only allowed it occasionally as we told her fizzy drinks aren’t good for you. One day, Miss Three was caught sneaking a drink of lemonade at breakfast. Later that same day, worried, she piped up with, “I have fizzy lemonade in my foot.” She had pins and needles! MS Bop, Papamoa ON A ROLL One day, Grandma was in the bank filling out a deposit slip when she accidentally wrote the wrong amount. “Oh goodness,” she exclaimed, “I’ve lost my marbles!” “Excuse me Grandma,” came the polite voice of her grandson as he glanced around the floor, looking for them, “What colour are they?” Buddy, Auckland, April 10, 2000 SECRETS REVEALED An elderly neighbour was no…

Wonderful Wendyl What a wonderful, caring daughter you are, Wendyl Nissen (08.10.2018). To read that you’ve stepped down from your role hosting the lunch radio show to spend more time with your parents brought a smile to my face. I have such admiration for you. You are so lucky to be in a position to be able to do such a kind thing and I know your parents will be so appreciative. How lovely, also, that your granddaughters will be with you for the journey, and I know it will be an enjoyable but sometimes trying period for you all. The good times will far outweigh them, though, and the wonderful memories will make everything worth it. I know, as I spent 14 years helping my parents, who are both…

For actress Morven Christie, her love affair with her TV show Grantchester runs deep. The series is set in a small English village in the 1950s and Morven plays Amanda, partner of sleuthing vicar Sidney (Happy Valley star James Norton). The Scottish native says working on the drama has been a dream come true in more ways than one. “This show has a lot of warmth, and the characters are really relatable and the relationships are really real,” she tells. “We are lucky to have a wonderful cast – it’s just a really special group. And more than anything, the scripts are just lovely and they always have been.” Another perk for the actress this season was getting to work around children as her character adjusts to motherhood with her…

I still can’t decide whether this book is a masterpiece or a miss. The writing is gorgeous. Some sentences are so perfect I re-read them several times. And the story has a mesmerising quality to it. But it is a long and confusing read, filled with symbols that don’t seem to make sense at first, and for about the first 50 pages I struggled to understand what it was about at all. Admittedly, my expectations were high. Like many people, I loved the author’s last novel, The Book Thief. I wanted to like this one so much but it was difficult not to feel frustrated with it at times. So what is it about? Well, I suppose Bridge of Clay is a coming-of-age story. It is focused on five young…

Monaco has another royal baby! Charlotte Casiraghi, the granddaughter of Princess Grace of Monaco, has welcomed her second child, and first with fiancé Dimitri Rassam (36). The Monaguese royal, who is currently 11th in line to the throne, welcomed a little boy on Tuesday, October 23 at Princess Grace Hospital, named for her grandmother. The new baby is Princess Caroline’s seventh grandchild, but will not take a place in the Monaguese line of succession as his parents are not married. Charlotte’s (32) son Raphaël (4), her child with former partner, comedian Gad Elmaleh (47), is also not included. However, the tiny European principality will still be thrilled with another Grimaldi baby – and the new arrival certainly doesn’t have a shortage of playmates, with Prince Albert (60) and Princess Charlene’s…

Smiling as he strode solo into a Los Angeles church service last week, Ben Affleck looked to be the picture of health, with insiders insisting the Batman actor is finally on the right track following another relapse. The star, who has battled alcohol addiction for years, grinned at photographers as he walked inside the church – the first time he’s been seen since breaking off his relationship with Playboy model Shauna Sexton. “Ben is truly dedicated to his sobriety, and those around him are celebrating this turnaround,” a source says. “He is listening to the counsellors and his loved ones and has finally ended the relationship. “Ben took the initiative to break things off. It was casual and not serious. Ben’s only priority right now is his sobriety and his…

It’s been nine years since talented actress Natasha Richardson died after suffering head injuries in a skiing accident in Quebec at the age of 45. Her husband Liam Neeson (66) and their sons Micheál (23) and Daniel (22) – who were only 12 and 13 at the time – were all devastated by their loss. And as the 10th anniversary of her tragic death approaches next year, Micheál has made a poignant gesture to honour his beloved mum – he has changed his surname from Neeson to Richardson. Natasha’s mother, legendary English actress Vanessa Redgrave (81) has shared publicly why he chose to make the change. “That wasn’t because he wanted to avoid his father’s fame, which is enormous. He wanted to hold his mother close to him – because…

For anyone who completes the iconic New York Marathon, the sense of achievement is huge. But for visually impaired couple Mike Lloyd, who also lives with Parkinson’s Disease, and Laura Eitjes, the achievement is barely comprehensible. This month Mike will line up alongside his guide – Three news anchor Mike McRoberts – aiming to complete a 10th successive marathon in the Big Apple, while Laura bids to complete her third finish in the world’s number-one event. Raised on Auckland’s North Shore, Mike (48), was born with retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that slowly deteriorates sight. At school he could read with a magnifying glass, but his sight declined to where he was no longer able to read printed text by age 30. Following his complete loss of vision, the keen runner…

Quick-fire: My favourite way to unwind... A glass of wine or a cup of tea. And I’m a voracious reader. A quote or saying I live by is... ”This too shall pass.” My favourite place to travel is... I travelled to Northern Ireland by myself recently and I love visiting my granddaughter over in Western Australia. “Ihad a relationship with someone who was in the criminal justice system more than 20-odd years ago. By being in that world and its reality, I learned so much about the rights of prisoners and their families, and it made me really passionate about it all. I am a mother and was married for 20-plus years before I got divorced and met that someone else who took me down a different…

Smooth operator Start spreading the love with the latest tasty creation from Lewis Road Creamery. New Spreadable is the perfect blend of premium New Zealand butter and sunflower oil. Ideal for everyday use straight from the fridge, for everything from crusty bread and sandwiches to toast and scones, it’s available from all good supermarkets nationwide, RRP $7.65. PEPPERONI PIZZA SERVES 4-6 2 Farrah’s Wraps - you choose the flavour Pesto of your choice ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, grated Tomato paste 10 -15 slices of salami or pepperoni Cherry tomatoes, halved Red onion (thinly sliced into rings) Basil leaves Salt and pepper 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2 Place one wrap on a baking tray, spread with pesto, then sprinkle on 1/ 3 of the grated cheese. Place another wrap…

Enjoy a rose-flavoured Turkish gin, make your own baby lotion and keep lettuce fresh while camping. OLD-FASHIONED TEA CAKE I always remember afternoon tea at my grandparents’ house in New Plymouth. There were proper cups and saucers, and there was always tea cake. This one uses yeast and tastes just like it did all those years ago. It’s now a favourite in my family. I found this recipe in a library book called Kitchen Essays by Lady Jekyll. It was first published in 1922 after Lady Jekyll’s columns of the same name appeared in The Times and became a huge success. 250ml milk 14g dried yeast 25g caster sugar 300g flour A good pinch of salt 50g butter 50g sultanas 1 egg, beaten 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 Heat…

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 People will accuse you of walking around in a daze, but where’s the harm in that? Your intuition is sharp and if something really needs attention, you will certainly notice it. The point is you do not need to focus on anything in particular at the moment. Daydreaming and taking things at a more relaxed pace is the perfect thing to do. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 A group of friends you are affiliated with will be growing closer. For those of you in politics on any level, this energy is particularly strong and you’ll feel as if you can conquer the world. Also, a partner or lover will want to have an intimate conversation. Make sure you talk sooner rather than later.…

I take it all back. When a friend suggested we buy electric bikes a couple of years ago, I’m ashamed to say I was a little dismissive. “E-bikes?” I snorted. “For heaven’s sake! They’re for lazy people. Bikes are for transportation and exercise, not for sitting on and being a passenger. No. Not for me.” So poor Clare shelved the idea. Well, this Christmas I may have to work out how to gift-wrap a bike and present it to her because I am a complete and utter convert. I have just ridden the Otago Rail Trail with three mates and it was one of the best experiences of my life – thanks, in large part, to the fact that Di booked us all on e-bikes. I’ve always wanted to do…

Kiwi favourite 800 Words has returned to our screens with brand-new episodes following George Turner and his family in the small New Zealand town of Weld. The series picks up after Woody and Tracey’s dramatic wedding as Jan is adjusting to motherhood, and George faces some tough decisions. However, it was announced that the popular show will be coming to an end next season. Star Erik Thomson, who plays George, says he was “disappointed” by the news. But the New Zealand native still feels incredibly lucky and is very positive about his time on the show. He tells, “This is my 28th year as a professional actor – I keep pinching myself!”…

Donovan Bixley is a Taupobased writer and illustrator. His latest book is Mozart: The Man Behind the Music . My favourite book ever is… Picture books aren’t just for kids, and one of my favourite sophisticated books is The Arrival by Shaun Tan. It’s a wordless book that brilliantly puts us in the shoes of a family moving to a fantastical land. My book of the moment is... I’ve just read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Just when I thought I didn’t want another World War II story, this book came along with wonderful characters, mystery, a touch of magic, an enchanting location and gorgeous writing.…