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It’s a routine he has down pat, but he’s full of helpful tips and tricks for the rest of us. • Get organised. “Make sure you plan ahead, so you reduce the stress as much as possible,” he says. “I like to organise Christmas by working backwards in time – from the moment you’re eating the Christmas meal, work back and plan how long you roast the turkey for, and keep going.” • Stock up. Avoid last-minute kerfuffles by making sure you have your pantry basics, such as salt, mustard, stock and dried herbs. “It will save you several horrendously busy supermarket trips.” • Check the basics. It’s the stuff like tin foil, bin bags, cling film, napkins and batteries that can trip you up on the big day. “And double-check that your…

For these Kiwi stars, this Yuletide is going to be a little bit different to what they’ve experienced in the past. Whether it’s their first festive season as a mum or wife, or it’s their first Christmas Day spent outside of New Zealand, they fill us in as to what will make the holiday unlike any other! My first Christmas… as a dad! Alex Tarrant, Shortland Street and 800 Words actor “This Christmas is going to be a very special time for us. Our son Beaumont will be 10 months old. We’ve booked flights to Fiji, so Luci, Beau and I will spend Christmas there, which will be great. Growing up, Christmas wasn’t really a big thing in my family. My dad used to say about Christmas and birthdays that…

As one half of The Great Kiwi Bake Off’s dynamic hosting duo, Hayley Sproull keeps the bakers on their toes by telling them exactly how much time they have left before their creations are due with the judges. As it turns out, the talented comedian is uniquely qualified for the job. Precision and perfect timing have been drilled into her during her 20 years as a marching girl and her team – Lochiel – is the most successful New Zealand team in the sport’s history. Hayley (29) and Lochiel give up a couple of nights a week to train and every Saturday to compete, and their prowess hasn’t gone unnoticed. Hayley’s currently in Oman teaching the country’s female Royal Guard how to march like Kiwis. “It sounds like an elaborate…

Mirror Glaze Cake SERVES 12 PREP TIME 50 mins + freezing 340g packet vanilla cake mix 1 cup strawberry jam 270g NESTLÉ BAKERS CHOICE White Melts Chocolate, plus 360g extra 10 sheets gelatine 3 cups (750ml) cream ¾ ² / ³ cup cup ( caster 160ml) sugar water 200g NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk White and red gel food colouring Mini meringues, raspberries and edible gold shimmer powder, to decorate 1 Prepare butter cake in 20cm round pan according to packet directions. Cool, then split in half. Line a 20cm round springform cake pan and spread with jam. Top with one cake round. Freeze 2 hours. 2 Melt 270g white chocolate. Soften 4 gelatine sheets in cold water for 5 min. Heat ⅔ cup of cream until just boiling, remove…

Dress up for your Christmas celebration with a touch of festive style. Opt for pieces that will keep you comfortable all day, especially after a big lunch or dinner. Season’s greetings to you all. In the spirit! Sophisticated style • Opting to wear trousers for your get-together means you can be comfortable yet fabulous, especially in these crisp white, cropped cotton ones from Trenery. • It’s paired here with a turquoise top from Jacqui E, which features a soft ruffled sleeve, and a collection of silver accessories to have you fit for any Christmas function. TOP $79.99 from JACQUI E. TROUSERS $159 from TRENERY. EARRINGS $10.99 and RING $22.99 both from LOVISA. BAG $44.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. SHOES $59.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. Tip... A soft ruffle in…

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WHERE TO STAY: The Standard in Chelsea is a boutique hotel in an 18-storey building towering over the High Line. Or try the One:Night app to find great last-minute deals. BEST ROOFTOP BAR: Top of The Strand will make you a perfect cocktail of your choice while you gaze at classic views of the New York skyline. ON A BUDGET: For cheaper Broadway show tickets and lotteries, download the app TodayTix to your phone. BEST COFFEE: America isn’t known for its coffee so head to Happy Bones in Little Italy to find some Kiwis making a brew the way you like it. OUT OF THE CITY: Try out something a little different and take a bus ride upstate to Storm King Art Center, one of the world’s most famous sculpture…

Make Retro regular! How fantastic! The Weekly have excelled once again in bringing out a fabulous issue of Retro magazine. Thank you for listening to our requests. We thoroughly enjoyed your first issue and this second one promises to be just as brilliant. Please continue to make this a regular event. May you go from strength to strength. Shirley & Graham, Dunedin 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 BE REFERRED TO THE PRESS COUNCIL, PO BOX 10-879, THE TERRACE, WELLINGTON 6143. OR USE THE ONLINE COMPLAINT FORM AT PRESSCOUNCIL.ORG.NZ. PLEASE INCLUDE COPIES OF THE ARTICLE AND ALL CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE PUBLICATION.…

For me, Christmas has always been about being around my family. I love Christmas and the traditions around the celebration – all those personal rituals each family has that they pass down through the generations. But ever since my daughter Kate and her husband made their lives in London, Christmas hasn’t felt the same. And with my first grandson Bart born nearly two years ago, it’s been even harder to celebrate Christmas without feeling a sense of sadness they’re not around to share it with their wider family. We all make do. Anyone who has sons and daughters living overseas understands there’s no point in flouncing about on Christmas Day feeling sad and sorry for yourself. Generally, friends come together to share a meal and help make the day a…

What a year it has been – thank you for sharing it with us! From our entire Weekly family, we want to thank you for your company during 2018. We hope this year has been kind to you and we wish you all the very best for the festive season. Merry Christmas and may your days be jolly and bright!…

There’s no denying it any longer – the festive season is now well and truly upon us! The box of Christmas decorations is out of storage and our writer Amy Prebble has given us the kick we needed by finishing of f her Christmas shopping befor e December even r olled around. We’re trying not to let our envy be too obvious! While we get involved in all those Christmas traditions, as well as employing new ones from our favourite foodies - Jamie Oliver , Nigella Lawson, Mary Berry and our very own Nici Wickes – we’ve again looked at what we can do to celebrate this Christmas a bit dif ferently. We’re thinking about what we’re grateful for this year – like many of our local stars in this…

• Lists are essential. “As soon as you know where you are for Christmas and who’s coming, make a few lists. After all, Christmas dinner is only a big Sunday roast, isn’t it? A lot of things can be done in advance – say you’re making a chocolate roulade, you can put that in the freezer until the big day. You can also make the pudding and you can make the cake ahead of time.” • Do your prep. ”Half-roast potatoes and parsnips the day before (this makes them much quicker to cook on the day itself!) and pre-make the red cabbage, bread sauce, stuffing and a basic gravy.”…

For many of us, Christmas doesn’t quite feel like it’s really arrived until we watch some of those treasured festive movies that replay on the telly each year. One at the top of the list has to be Love Actually with its star-studded cast. Fifteen years after it was released, we spoke to one of its stars – Hugh Grant – about the film, as well as his recent return to television and what life is now like for the family man. The 58-year-old is father to daughter Tabitha (7) and son Felix (6) with ex-girlfriend Tinglan Hong, as well as to three children with his wife Anna Eberstein - a son John (6), a three-year old daughter and a baby girl who arrived earlier this year. You’ve been called…

It’s easy to look at Christmas movies, advertisements and displays and think, “Hey, my life doesn’t look like that!” And if you’re going through a rough time, all of those happy Christmas images can certainly exacerbate your negative feelings. Age Concern’s National Social Connection Adviser Louise Rees says it can be a particularly difficult time for elderly New Zealanders who find themselves isolated and alone. “The message we’re told is that this should be the happiest time of the year, where we’re connecting with family, decorating together and having a BBQ on the beach. But in fact, it can be very far from our reality and really highlight that deficit between what we are experiencing and what we think we should be,” says Louise. In this second part of our…

Heidi Harty-Eugster reckons she’s been given the best Christmas present ever – life. The Christchurch mum, 38, was born with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOC), a degenerative disease where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it hard for the heart to pump blood. HOC often goes undiagnosed because many people with the disease have no significant problems and few, if any, symptoms. For others, it can result in life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms. Heidi was one of the latter. The condition also affected her grandmother, her father Hans, his sister and a cousin. Her grandmother was in her early 50s when she passed away, and her dad had successful open-heart surgery in his 30s, carried out by pioneering surgeon Sir Brian Barrett-Boyes, and lived into his 70s. Heidi’s mum Deborah first…

The best Christmas present you’ve ever received? I don’t really have a best – we always got a really good book, an orange, a box of Roses chocolates, some clothes and a toothbrush in our Santa sacks, which are kind of my lasting memories of Christmas gifts. Favourite place to spend Christmas holidays? We always have a family holiday in Pukawa in the summertime. Pete’s family have been going there for years, so it’s a family favourite. The Christmas carol you never get tired of? I have a soft spot for Snoopy’s Christmas. It’s just always been a fave since I was a kid.…

This week’s model Shirley shares her beauty secrets with us… What beauty products are on your Christmas wish list? Mini beauty products! I’m heading overseas for a white Christmas this year and need to downsize all of my products to make for easier travelling. First on the list is some of the cute Little M.A.C. Lipsticks from Mecca Cosmetica. Do you have any New Year beauty resolutions? Yes, to wear a generously rimmed bucket hat over summer instead of my usual baseball cap, which really doesn’t give my face much protection from the sun at all. What’s your preferred way to tan – faux or the real deal? Fake all the way! At the moment I’m loving the World Organics Rejuvenate Self Tanning Cream. It goes on like a moisturiser…

Relax Heat up some water to a comfortable temperature, put it into a bowl and add your favourite bath oil. Put your feet in and relax. Stretch Roll one foot over the grip of a dumbbell, back and forth. If you don’t have a dumbbell, try using a bottle instead. Balance Stand with feet hip-width apart. Move slowly onto tiptoes: your body weight will shift to your forefoot. Stay in position for a moment before moving back to start position. Loosen up A simple exercise to loosen your feet muscles is to paddle your feet in contrary directions whilst seated.…

It probably says something about the nature of New Zealanders that the properties featured in Gardens of the Greats are all so different. The book, sub-titled Expressions of Extraor dinary People, reflects the values and aspirations of 14 philanthr opists who are featured with their gardens. There are six knights among them, but this is by no means an elitist collection. After you’ve picked it up a few times, you’ll have your favourite stories and favourite gar dens. I am seriously in love with Sir Michael Hill’s property, where art and craftsmanship ar e hallmarks. The gardens combine tones and textures in a selection of plants that enable the house to blend into its alpine setting. It’s perfectly put together . Sir Ray Avery’s minimalist Japanese-style gar den also appeals…

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THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH I’d recently had my hair dyed, so said to my seven-year-old granddaughter when I saw her next, “Nanny has had her hair done!” She looked a little puzzled, so I elaborated with, “They have taken all the grey hairs out!” She looked at me and promptly replied, “Not all of them!” Clearly her eyesight is much better than mine! Cindy, Christchurch THE CAT’S MIAOW One night, at bedtime, I went looking for the cat so I could put her outside. In vain, I searched behind the sofa, in the linen cupboard and all the other usual places she likes to be. I eventually gave up and went to bed. As I rested my head on the pillow, there was an indignant screech.…

Caring at Christmas My heartfelt thanks goes out to the Weekly for your initiative mobilising Kiwis to care for the lonely in our midst at Christmas (3.12.2018). I am part of a charity that delivers gifts to those who struggle with a mental illness at Christmas and so many of these people are alone at Christmas. What a difference it would make if their neighbours were to invite them over for a drink or a meal! But the little gestures matter too – some flowers, cookies, a bag of sweets or a card can truly brighten someone’s day. Even a friendly smile and a “Merry Christmas” can let people know that someone cares! Christmas Kindness, via email The writer of our winning letter receives $100. Our other letter wins a…

There’s a fine line between cute and cruel. Last year, in the lead-up to the festive season, just as our young daughters were starting to worry about their record on Santa’s naughty/nice list, Mum thought she spotted an elf in the hedge just outside our back door. We spent nearly half an hour looking for evidence. In an attempt to ascertain whether or not we had an elf infestation, I took a stick and poked it into the hedge. I felt something grab it and tug it from me. I sprang back, the stick falling onto the driveway. The kids yelped and recoiled with a mixture of fear and delight. After another 10 minutes of intense staring without incident, we all decided the elf had scarpered back to Santa HQ…

It’s Christmas time – the carols are on full blast, scraps of wrapping paper have inexplicably made their way into every corner of the house and planning has begun for the family’s imminent arrival. Although every family’s Christmas is different, there’s one thing we all have in common – food is often the main event of the big day . With celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and Mary Berry , it’s no different. For the much-ador ed British foodie trio, it’s a day for family , friends and, of course, a feast! We rounded up their very best tips and tricks to help you celebrate the season stress-free and like a pro. JAMIE IS THE MAINS MAN He’s the undisputed king of Christmas – he even has a cookbook…

• If you’re cooking for just two people: “I’d suggest something that is like a micro-turkey – that’s to say, get two poussins, squeeze out the meat from some good-quality sausages, ease the skin of the poussin away from the breast and stuff that space with the sausage meat. Pull back the skin and fix it in place with a toothpick or skewer, and roast, one for each lucky person! • If you’re not sure how to thank your host: “Just do the washing up!” • If you’ve never made a Christmas meal before: “Write a list of everything you plan to cook, then go away, drink a cup of tea and come back and look at the list again, and strike out about half the dishes. Everyone overreaches on that first list.…

Friends say they are blissfully happy, but there is at least one person who isn’t pleased that Princess Beatrice (30) has a new man in her life. That person is Lily Huang, and she’s devastated because until recently, Beatrice’s boyfriend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi – known as Edo - was living with her daughter Dara. Lily didn’t realise Dara – who is the mother of Edo’s three-year-old son Christopher Woolf (Wolfie) – had separated from the property tycoon. “I am shocked,” she says. “I love Edo, I love his family. This has broken me to bits.” She says architect Dara was forced to leave Edo’s upmarket London flat after they split and was sleeping on a friend’s sofa. Some sources say Dara and Edo were still living together when he started…

There’s an old showbiz adage, ‘Don’t work with children or animals’. But beloved Aussie actress Bridie Carter has spent a lot of her career working with both. She’s most famous for her role as plucky Tess in hit television drama McLeod’s Daughters, where she grappled with horses and sheep alongside Kiwi co-star Lisa Chappell. Now, in 800 Words, her career-driven character Jan has just become the mother of twins. Luckily, Bridie (47) is comfortable around babies. “I’m naturally a person who adores children. I am very happy to act with any baby. I remember thanking the mother - it’s quite remarkable that someone hands over a very newborn baby to a film set. I took great, great care, I have to say!” However, Jan is not quite such a natural.…

It started off as an innocent question between a mother and son – and it ended up sparking a nationwide movement to send more than 30,000 Christmas cards to lonely rest-home residents. A year ago, Hannah Rodgers turned to her little boy Jayden and asked, “What are you going to do to be kind today?” The then five-year-old replied, “I don’t have any money to be kind.” His response “gutted” her as a parent and in that moment Hannah committed to doing the 100 Days of Kindness challenge together with Jayden, as a way to show him that caring for others doesn’t have to cost anything. The challenge saw the duo clean a neighbour’s windows, donate Jayden’s old toys and even shave off Hannah’s long brunette locks to raise funds…

• There are currently more than 550 people in New Zealand waiting for an organ or tissue transplant. • In 2017, there were 73 donors, the year before just 61. • People of all ages can be considered for donation. • In New Zealand, you can choose to donate your heart, lungs, pancreas, liver and kidneys. • Tissue transplants include eye tissue (corneas and sclera) to restore sight or repair eyes, and heart valves, which are often used to save the lives of babies and young children. Donated skin is the preferred dressing for people with severe burns. • Your driver’s licence is not an official organ donation register – you still need to let your family know what you want to happen following your death. – Information from donor.co.nz .…

We’ve skipped the big bird this year in favour of a perfectly cooked chicken and a beef fillet - each makes a grand centrepiece for your Christmas table. Whether you’ve got lunch or dinner planned for the big day, these recipes will provide a feast for the whole family. Season’s eatings! Nici’s festive tarragon butter roast chicken SERVES 4-6 I’m deliberately giving turkey a miss this year in favour of a top-notch chook. It’s crammed full of butter and tarragon, served with caramelised shallots and after one tender, succulent mouthful no-one will miss the turkey, I promise! It’s quicker and easier to cook, with tender meat guaranteed and no annoying dry leftovers, haha! 2 onions, peeled and chopped roughly Splash of olive oil 250g butter, softened ½ cup sour dough…

Ripened under the rays of the first place to see the sun, Gisborne-grown Encore Mandarins are officially in season. Grower Jason Galloway is hugely proud of the Encore Mandarins he’s grown on his property in sunny Gisborne for the past 14 years. “Being outside in the sunshine, growing fruit that’s absorbing all the great Gizzy rays is what it’s all about,” he says. Love local “When you buy Encore Mandarins you’re supporting local growers who work throughout the summer to bring Kiwis top quality mandarins from Gisborne,” he says. According to Jason, mandarins are the trickiest citrus to grow. “They spend 12-14 months on the tree to grow and ripen, which is a long time to be exposed to the natural elements.” Juicy stuff Grown commercially only in the Gisborne…

It’s so easy to make gifts for your friends and family using plants and ingredients you have in your home. Here is a collection of my favourite gift ideas for Christmas. Easy, cheap and meaningful! LABNEH BALLS Labneh is a sort of cream cheese that’s easy to make. You can roll it into balls and store it in olive oil for tasty gifts. 1kg good-quality plain yoghurt with live cultures ½ tsp salt 1 Set a sieve over a bowl and line it with a clean tea towel. Add the salt to the yoghurt and then pour into the sieve. Leave overnight at room temperature. 2 In the morning you’ll have a lovely thick cream cheese that you can roll into balls. 3 Place in glass jars and top the…

Uh-oh, what happens if you don’t like a present? Can you return it to the store? And if a gift you bought online hasn’t turned up in time for Christmas Day, what should you do? Don’t worry, be happy! The advice you can never remember each year because of the brandy in the Christmas pudding – can you return presents to the store if you don’t like them? You can try - and if the goods are in no way damaged you should succeed. You will need proof of purchase, though, usually a receipt. But before you head into the store, know that they are under no legal obligation to provide a refund or exchange if you simply don’t like the gift. So mind how you go about your request.…

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec Volatility is not something that people are used to seeing in you, but if they’re not careful you’ll let the fireworks explode and some will be left a little charred. You warn people not to push you and they still do. Don’t feel guilty – it’s a way to clear the air and clear the soul. Friends and colleagues will take more heed in the future when you say enough is enough. CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Friends will try to change your routine – they really want your company or input for something special. Be it a venture or adventure, go with it. Let things be random and spontaneous for a couple of days. You’ll enjoy yourself and have an interesting encounter.…

Our Cute Kid wins a copy of Titan the Truck (DHD Publishing, RRP $21.99) by Joy Davidson. It’s the first of a series of fun read-along and sing-along stories, complete with a downloadable musical track, about the adventures of a lovable truck named Titan. 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.…

I’ve just written a new book, though I’m not sure it was worth all the trouble because I’m not sure that people are reading books as much as they used to. Or maybe it’s just the people I’ve been running into lately who’ve made me feel that way. I was up in Auckland doing publicity for the new book, which is called Sam Hunt: Off the Road, when a young make-up person in the TV studio asked me, “So what are you on the show to talk about?” “I’ve written a book,” I told her. “What’s it about?” she asked. “It’s about a guy called Sam Hunt. You might not have heard of him.” “Nah,” she said, “and I don’t read books anyway.” “Oh well,” I told her as she…