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“Anyone of my age knows that days pass at a far gr eater speed than when they wer e young,” Prince Charles r ecently told a journalist, ahead of his milestone birthday . “But in my case there are so many things that need to be done.” To mark his 70th birthday this week, we’ve taken an in-depth look at the the King-in-waiting – and what an extraor dinary set of circumstances he has lived his life in. Since the age of just thr ee he has been the next-in-line to the throne, yet he certainly hasn’ t put his feet up in the 67 years that have followed. His peers may be enjoying their r etirement years – but for Prince Charles his biggest challenges still likely lie ahead…

Renowned businesswoman Theresa Gattung has always struggled to take things easy. Even as a teenager, she opted to do extra work. “I did extra subjects in School C. I enjoyed it all – languages, maths, English, geography. I just had to fit them all in!” she laughs. Theresa continued to pack in an extraordinary amount in the years following high school. She burst through the glass ceiling to become the CEO of Telecom from 1999 until 2007, made the Forbes Top 100 list of the Most Powerful Women in 2006 and co-founded the successful food-delivery business My Food Bag. Her tireless work on initiatives supporting women, including Co.OfWomen and World Women, is a major reason why she was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2014…

New Zealand racing star Scott Dixon is well aware that every time he steps onto the track and gets in his car, it could be the last. “Crashes are part of the business,” admits Scott (38). “There are lots of things that run through your mind in an accident – I’m basically just bracing myself for the impact because they’re just massive. When you hit the catch fence, it’s like a cheese grater.” The father of two has had his fair share of crashes but none as terrifying as last year during an IndyCar race at Pocono, Pennsylvania, where his car flew into the air before hitting the fence and splitting in half. “I feel incredibly lucky that I walked away with just a fractured ankle,” Scott says. “Had the…

What in the world would drive someone to run, cycle and bike more than 2200 kilometres practically nonstop? It’s a question Dr Christine Couldrey gets asked regularly. But no, she’s not running from anything and is afraid that she doesn’t have a straight answer for anyone as to why she takes on such gruelling challenges either. Her latest is the New Orleans Decaman. The name itself gives a clue about its intensity, but for those of us not in the world of endurance athleticism, the decaman is 10 times the length of a typical ironman race. Christine (44) is swimming nearly 39km, biking just over 1800km and running 422km in her longest – “and hardest” - race yet. She began on November 6 and has a deadline to finish by…

Homemade bliss balls and truffles MAKES APPROX 15 Buy cute little boxes, or recycle some, and gift these gorgeous flavour bombs. TANGY PASSIONFRUIT & COCONUT BALLS These are simply irresistible! 1/ 3 cup coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp honey 1 cup almond meal 1/ 3 cup dessicated coconut 1 tbsp Fresh As passionfruit powder ½ cup shredded coconut 1 Melt the coconut oil and honey in a small saucepan. Mix together the remaining ingredients, except shredded coconut. Roll into balls, then roll through the coconut. 2 Set them aside to chill for a few hours. MAKES APPROX 20 CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES These couldn’t be easier to make or more delicious to eat! 100 ml cream 180g dark (60%+) chocolate, roughly chopped 1 Warm the cream to near boiling, then add in…

Casual style can be cool and sophisticated while also feeling comfortable. Here are some easy style options for you to keep it chic. Keep it relaxed! BREEZY BLUES • You’ll never go wrong having a relaxed-fit maxi dress in your wardrobe and this French Navy option from Witchery is hard to beat. • Worn here without its fabric belt to change up the look, the outfit remains casual by simply throwing on this stylish Seed Heritage denim jacket. A Portmans print scarf tied at the throat and a brightly coloured bag complete the ensemble perfectly. DRESS $149.90 and BAG $109.90 both from WITCHERY. JACKET $159.90 from SEED HERITAGE. EARRINGS $17.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. SCARF $29.99 from PORTMANS. SANDALS $79.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. HANDY WRAP • Adding a…

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Charity is an important part of your life. Being charitable is something that comes naturally as you have empathy and sympathy for those in difficulty. You will find yourself able to help someone out at a grassroots level. It’s a feel-good few days where you will make a difference in someone’s life and that’s the most wonderful thing someone can do for another. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 What will start off as a difficult week turns around by Wednesday. If you own a business or are looking to further your career, then look abroad – don’t restrict yourself. If you are a creative of some kind, make sure your digital presence is available to the wider world. You will be delighted at…

Passion for people! My favourite part of the Weeklyis Weekly People! There are so many amazing and interesting people out there, like Dr Ingrid Visser - a whale biologist (29.10.2018). What a neat job and so rewarding. I love seeing what other people do for a living and the lives they lead in New Zealand. It just goes to show you don’t have to go overseas to follow your dream. There are a lot of different jobs out there and you can follow your passion here at home. This has been eye-opening for me. Pebbles, Taranaki 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 COMPLAINANT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RESPONSE, THE COMPLAINT MAY…

Over fifteen years ago, there was a review of my brother and I doing some comedy which described us as the “ageing Corbetts”. I remember being sufficiently young in years to consider it a slur. Then, using techniques I had developed to deal with criticism, I decided it was just a scientific fact: everyone is ageing. I don’t know why the reviewer had chosen to point out the obvious truth of our combined failure to stop time. Maybe the last time he saw us was our first gig in primary school. Maybe, just maybe, he was being nasty. Either way, that reviewer would now struggle to find words to encapsulate just how much I have been ravaged in the 473 million seconds since. The hairs that haven’t decided to vacate…

MARY SHELLEY RATING: PG 13 Discover the fascinating tale of the female literary genius behind the iconic story of Frankenstein. Starring Elle Fanning as the titular character Mary Shelley, this film is a romantic period drama that follows how the young woman came to write the beloved book. It also examines her personal life leading up to that point and her back story is almost as fascinating as the fiction she created! The film is very well put together with a stellar cast and well worth adding to your DVD collection. Ellen Mackenzie AAACB We have five copies of the Mary Shelley DVD to give away. To enter, email your name and address (subject line: Mary Shelley) to nzww@bauermedia.co.nz by November 23. Only one entry per person please!…

YOUR BOOK CLUB Want to make No One Can Hear You your next book club read? Here’s a talking point to kick off the discussion: What are the ingredients of a good crime thriller for you and does this book deliver them? Nikki lives in the Waikato with her husband and two children. She has worked in book publishing and libraries, and after completing a diploma in creative writing, embarked on writing her first novel, Nothing Bad Happens Here. This is her second book. This novel was inspired by… “Seeing newspaper and TV stories about people going missing. Within hours their families would appear asking for the person to return home or begging whoever took their loved one to return them. It got me wondering about those who disappeared but…

Just over a month after Goop guru Gwyneth Paltrow (46) and Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk (47) tied the knot, we finally get to see some pictures of their lavish ceremony! Gwyneth shared pictures of their big day, held in the Hamptons, on her website, saying, “Took me a minute to get it together, but at long last, for those who have requested, a little look inside the best day of our lives.” The bride looked radiant in a white lace Valentino gown topped with a cathedral-length veil. Her look-alike daughter Apple (14) and stepdaughter Isabella wore floor-length Monique Lhuillier gowns, while the groom and groomsmen – her son Moses (12) and stepson Brody – stepped out in Tom Ford suits. Gwyneth has described her second marriage so far as “fantastic.…

He’s reached an age when most of his peers have closed the door on their careers and are enjoying not having to work anymore. But Prince Charles, who turns 70 this week, is yet to take on the role he has been destined for his entire life. He’s in a tricky position – he’s itching to become a monarch because there are so many things he wants to achieve. But stepping into the top job will sadly mean he’ll have lost his mother, the Queen (92). While some people may think that waiting for so long to be king has been a waste of many years, it’s not as if Charles has been sitting about twiddling his thumbs. He dedicates his life to royal duties and shows no sign of…

The other day, Jenna Coleman gave birth for the seventh time. “I feel like my year has been maternity bras and pregnancy bumps,” she says over a cup of tea in a café near her home in north London. “It’s becoming a parody now.” Before you start to worry about the medical anomaly that is Jenna’s uterus, rest assured it’s all been for the cameras. In real life, the 32-year-old is yet to have children. “I don’t know if the time is now for me,” she says. On screen, however, she has been through a long phase of playing mothers. She’s in the middle of filming the third series of Victoria, the hit TV drama scripted by Daisy Goodwin in which Jenna plays the titular queen, and “we’re up to…

Karen Gibson is the conductor of gospel group The Kingdom Choir, who blew everyone away at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in May. The 55-year-old reveals, in her own words, what it was like to perform at the royal wedding to a global audience of a mere 1.9 billion people. “Before we were asked to perform for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the choir were still rehearsing in my living room. The biggest audience the current line-up had performed to was 200 people. Until a call came that changed everything. “A lady who used to be in the choir rang me out of the blue. We exchanged pleasantries, then she said, ‘Well, you must wonder why I’m ringing. You’re going to get a call and…

“When I meet people for the first time, they are often fascinated by what I do – researching and monitoring the colour of different lizard species. I am passionate about wildlife ecology and conservation, and do most of my work with shore skinks – Oligosoma smith to use their official name. I always saw skinks as dark little things that scurried around the rocks. But they are clever creatures – they can change colour and patterns to their habitat to avoid detection. They can change within hours; it is fascinating. I was born in Malaysia and growing up, my dad - Barling Layat Supen - would take me and my brothers to national parks. Dad was raised in the jungle and has an affinity with nature. He is from east…

Festive plum & strawberry jam MAKES 6 SMALL JARS This is such a lovely jam of my mum’s! It’s so seasonal and great as a little Christmas gift for anyone. 750g plums, de-stoned 250g strawberries 1/4 to 1/2 cup water – to make sure the fruit doesn’t stick to the bottom of your saucepan 1 tsp mixed spice 800g sugar Juice of 1 lemon 1 Put a saucer in the fridge to chill for testing the setting of the jam later. 2 Lightly grease the bottom of a saucepan with butter, as this prevents sticking. 3 Roughly chop the plums and hull the strawberries, then place them in the greased pot with the water and spice. Gently bring to the boil. Decrease the temperature and simmer until the fruit is…

There are a couple of ‘smile’ issues I’ve addressed recently. One is having my overcrowded teeth straightened with Invisalign braces, and the other is getting my teeth whitened. I wish I’d done them both years ago. Never too late! Every smile is beautiful, but there are a few things you can do to make yours even better. They will help freshen up your appearance and be a massive confidence boost that will see you smiling a whole lot more. Here are a few common issues. ISSUE: YELLOWING Our teeth naturally yellow as we age, but our lifestyle can also play a part. “Years of smoking, along with drinking tea, coffee and red wine are some of the most common ways our teeth become discoloured,” says Dr Robyn Cameron of dental…

Having plants in your house can boost your health because they make the air you breathe less harsh and higher in oxygen. British scientists have found that peace lilies and ivy are particularly good at improving air quality in homes because they release water vapour into the air and pump out oxygen while also sucking in carbon dioxide. Because they reduce air dryness, plants can also help to alleviate symptoms of dry skin. Another study found that having plants around us can have psychological benefits, reducing stress, anxiety and fatigue. People are more productive when their offices are filled with greenery and patients can tolerate pain better if there are plants in their hospital ward.…

FRIENDS INDEED I thought I was reading a story about myself when I read Jeremy Corbett’s recent article about neighbours moving (05.11.2018). We have recently been through the same trauma, so I can truly relate to his sentiments! Moving to our current home in a retirement village seven years ago, we found ourselves next door to the most amazing people. We became instant friends, and although we had lived away from this area for a number of years we had grown up in the district and were of a similar age, so we had a lot of common ground and connections. Over the years we shared many family and social occasions together. Then, earlier this year, our friends decided they really needed to be nearer to their family and grandchildren…

The story of Sherlock Holmes has been reimagined many times since 1887. Elementary is another modern-day TV adaptation, where a disgraced Sherlock begins a new journey, starting life over in New York City. A new season of the series has just kicked off and actor Jonny Lee Miller is excited to be back in the boots of the iconic detective. Even after playing the same character for six seasons, Jonny (45) insists he still loves being Sherlock. “I love getting to say cool stuff,” he tells. “I know it sounds really cheesy, but not only is he is super-smart, but he’s pretty funny, too. I love his dry sense of humour – I really enjoy playing that.”…

I love coming across a fabulous new Kiwi author. And Nikki Crutchley is definitely a talent. She writes crime thrillers that keep you reading late into the night, then leave you feeling too chilled to sleep. Her latest, No One Can Hear You, is set in a small New Zealand town called Crawton where young women keep disappearing. These women live on the fringes. They have few friends and no family, nobody to notice they are missing except one mentally ill man who is living rough and an old woman with dementia. When that woman, Lillian, is murdered, in a manner that makes it seem like suicide, her estranged daughter is forced to return to the hometown she fled from years ago. There to bury her mother, Zoe Haywood starts…

November 14, 1948 Charles Philip Arthur George – the first child of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is born at Buckingham Palace. February 6, 1952 His mother becomes queen after the death of her father, King George VI, making Charles the heir apparent. July 26, 1958 Nine-year-old Charles is given the title Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester, but has to wait another 11 years until his investiture. July 1, 1969 Charles is crowned Prince of Wales by his mother in a televised ceremony held at Caernarfon Castle in Wales. 1971 to 1976 Charles serves in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. 1976 The royal establishes his own charity, The Prince’s Trust, to support and empower vulnerable people aged between 11 and…

Despite her success on The Brokenwood Mysteries and The Almighty Johnsons, talented New Zealand actress Fern Sutherland recently considered giving up acting altogether. The 31-year-old was completely exhausted from keeping up with a demanding work schedule, exercise regime and her own incredibly high expectations of herself. “My body was literally tired, in every sense of the word,” she tells. “So I had to find out what was going on.” Fern was subsequently diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. “I had an absent period for quite a long time. I have cysts on my ovaries and, associated with that, crashing blood sugar levels and energy spikes, crazy mood swings and weight gain, and all of that kind of thing,” she says. “Your ovaries are a part of your body that you don’t…

Two years ago in the dead of night, Kaikoura was woken suddenly as the earth convulsed and buckled in a powerful and deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake. For two terrifying minutes, the top of the South Island heaved so violently that great chasms appeared across the landscape, buildings collapsed and the seabed rose from the water. Its aftermath was devastating. Two people were killed, while the seaside settlement was cut off, the main highway buried under an avalanche of debris. Two years on, with State Highway 1 open again, mayor Winston Gray (66) is upbeat. “Kaikoura is back in business. We’ve got a good future. It just hurts in the meantime,” he says with a wry chuckle. Local baker Sophia Smedley says it’s only been in the last few months that life…

Why not give the gift of deliciousness this Christmas period? These recipes keep well, so now’s the time to make them and wrap them up! Season’s goodness! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Pistachio & goji berry biscotti MAKES APPROX 30 Homemade biscotti makes a wonderful Christmas gift as it keeps well (so can be made ahead of time) and it’s much better than the store-bought variety. 3 medium-sized eggs, at room temperature ½ cup olive oil ½ tsp orange zest 2¼ cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup caster sugar ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped ½ cup shelled pistachios ¼ cup dried goji berries or cranberries 1 Preheat oven to 180oC and line a tray with…

Ensalada rusa – Russian potato salad SERVES 6 Expats from the Russian Empire made up the third largest population of immigrants travelling to Argentina between the 1880s and 1920s. 1.25kg all-purpose potatoes, peeled 2 medium carrots, diced Sea salt 1 cup fresh or frozen peas MAYONNAISE 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp mild mustard ½ tsp sea salt ¾ cup grapeseed oil 1 To make the mayonnaise, place the egg and egg yolk in the bowl of a food processor and process well. Add the lemon juice, mustard and salt and process briefly. With the motor running, very slowly add the oil in a steady stream. Keep processing until all the oil is incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer it to a…

• Wash frequently. Carry a wash cloth in a sealable plastic bag in case you need to have a quick wash during the day. • Switch to an antiperspirant with a higher strength level. • Apply antiperspirant at night so the active ingredient has time to go into the sweat pore and block it. If you apply it in the morning and then sweat a lot immediately afterwards, it can slide straight off your skin. • Choose lightweight, breathable fabrics such as cotton, and avoid materials like nylon and silk, which can make you sweat more. • Wear loose clothing and make sure you don’t overdress. • Avoid hats if possible – they can make your body hotter. Try to keep your head cool. • If you have a problem…

There’s nothing like a really nasty winter to make you dream of a tropical resort. So fresh from the biggest power bill we’ve ever had and, anecdotally, the coldest winter in years, we like the sound of a pool, a spray tan and an outdoor bar encircled by palm trees. Or is there a catch? Lofty heights! I don’t remember exactly when the palm tree trend started, but certainly in the 1990s it was common to see massive palms on the back of equally large trucks being transported to new homes in trendy Auckland suburbs. Frightening amounts of money changed hands for these giants of the tropics and I certainly never envisaged a time when I’d be able to buy one as tall as me for about $50. We already…

NEVER BUY A COLD PASTEL DE NATA – the famous tarts are meant to be enjoyed warm. SKIP THE HUGE QUEUES – that wait for the historic #28 tram and take a tuk-tuk up into hilly streets of the historic Alfama district. FOR GREAT VIEWS AND DRINKS – head to the three-tiered rooftop Sky Bar, on the 9th floor of the downtown Tivoli hotel. FOR A GREAT COCKTAIL IN THE SUN – head to the rooftop bar of the LXFactory at the Time Out Market in Alcântara. IF YOU WANT TO SEE LISBON AS THE LOCALS DO – don’t go during August; that’s when it’s crowded with summer tourists.…

OPEN SESAME! I was shopping with my husband and he had stopped to talk to someone, but I kept going. I came to a fridge and saw a steel bar to the right and tried pulling it open. I couldn’t get it. When my husband caught up with me, I said, “Is this food for customers? I can’t get the fridge open!” Amused, he told me to put my arm out in front of me. I did and there was no door. Oh dear! Sandra, New Plymouth SHOPPING SHAME The kids were helping with the shopping and were weaving up and down the aisles. “Hey, Mum,” the little five-year-old yelled from the other end of the aisle, “Do you want some more of this constipated fruit juice?” GM, August 14,…

A couple of years ago, I signed up for a course in te reo Maori ¯ at Auckland University of Technology. It was something I’d wanted to do for a very long time. I love languages and why wouldn’t I want to learn the unique language of my own country? A lot of other Kiwis, from every background and every ethnicity, felt the same way. I couldn’t get into my first or second choice of class, as they were oversubscribed, but I eventually managed to find a seat at a night-time class and thoroughly enjoyed my first semester. However, learning anything new when you’re older is jolly hard work. And it’s also jolly hard work when you don’t do the work that’s required. Despite being told by my tutor that…

Dai Henwood is a comedian and a team captain on 7 Days on Three. My favourite book ever is… The Dude and the Zen Master by Jeff Bridges and Bernie Glassman. I have a passion for meditation, Zen and most things associated. This is a must-read for anyone as it gives a wonderful insight on how to view the world. It’s whimsical and fun without pushing an agenda but will make you think. My book of the moment is… Into the Magic Shop by James R Doty. This is an amazing and moving biography. The author had a challenging childhood, but is now a neurosurgeon, and was taught meditation by a magic shop owner called Ruth and her son.…