Innholdsfortegnelse for 1932 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Prince Harry treated renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall to a “chimp greeting” when he attended her Roots & Shoots conservation event. It involved patting her head and a big hug! The pair, who have met several times, also did a bit of dancing. Dr Goodall founded the environmental initiative in Tanzania in 1991 with 12 high school pupils, but now students from over 50 countries are involved. Harry praised Dr Goodall for her work and her compassion. “She is a woman of kindness, warmth and a softness that’s needed by mankind just as much as it is chimpkind.” At the meeting, Dr Goodall also revealed that she had met baby Archie, describing him as “very cute and very gentle”.…

Sandra Bullock has been America’s sweetheart since her breakout role in Speed in 1994. And having just turned 55, she’s still one of the most bankable stars. Her recent role in the Netflix hit Bird Box earned the actress rave reviews and she stole the show last year in the all-female heist movie Ocean’s 8, alongside fellow evergreens Cate Blanchett (50) and Helena Bonham Carter (53). But Sandra’s favourite role is being a mother to Louis (9) and Laila (7). “I was supposed to do this when I grew up,” she says. “Not to be an actress – to be a mum. This is my purpose. “Lou is super-sensitive. I call him my 78-year-old son. He’s wise and kind,” the actress gushes. “I saw that when they handed him to…

To fit in an interview with the Weekly, gifted student Anya Thurner has to miss out on her usual Saturday activities. The 11-year-old, who divides her time between her German father Christoph and Chinese mother Rose, will normally start with a Chinese lesson, followed by a violin lesson, then piano, then badminton. If there’s space on the court, she and Rose will practise badminton for another hour. After that, she’ll go to her dad’s house and prepare for the usual Sunday chess tournament. It’s fair to say that Anya is not your average child. Rose (48) says she noticed fairly early on that her daughter picked things up more quickly than her peers. “I never thought she was gifted,” says Rose, “but when she was two, I noticed she was…

Rhubarb galettes MAKES 6 1¾ cups plain flour 2 tbsp pure icing sugar, sifted Pinch of salt 250g chilled unsalted butter, chopped 1/3 cup cold water 1 bunch rhubarb, trimmed, cut into 6cm pieces ½ cup caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten Icing sugar, to dust FRANGIPANE 90g unsalted butter, chopped 1/3 cup caster sugar 2/3 cup almond meal 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 In a large bowl, sift the flour, icing sugar and salt together. Add the butter to the flour mixture and rub together, using your fingertips, until almost combined. Make a well in the centre and add the water, mixing to a firm dough. 2 Roll it out onto a lightly-floured board to a 20cm x 50cm rectangle (you should be able to…

NATURAL DEODORANT IF YOU’RE THINKING OF SWITCHING TO A NATURAL DEODORANT, HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT? Although we tend to use the term deodorant to describe anything we put on our armpits, most of what is widely available is actually antiperspirant. Antiperspirant typically contains aluminium, which blocks sweat glands to stop wetness. Deodorants, on the other hand, are more about controlling odour. HOW DO THEY WORK? Along with odour-masking ingredients, natural deodorants work on neutralising the odour-causing bacteria and often contain natural ingredients, such as bamboo, charcoal or baking soda, to help absorb some of the moisture. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? Your body may take a while to adjust to the switch. “What a lot of people don’t realise is that your…

You will need: • Leaves from the garden • Paint testpots in your choice of colours. We used Resene’s Ayers Rock, Lightning Yellow, Poppy, Persian Red and Kamikaze • A brush (we used the one that came with the testpots) • Roller (optional) • Card (A4 or larger) • Hole punch • A dry branch • String and scissors • Roller (optional) 1 Paint the leaves using the paintbrush and testpots. If you have a roller, use it to press the leaves onto the card, paint-side down, in order to leave an imprint. Otherwise, use the palms of your hands to press the leaves. Leave to dry. 2 Punch holes in the top corners of the card and string it onto the branch to make a hanging rod. 3 String…

Double the joy I received my copy of the Weekly today and, as usual, I enjoyed perusing it immensely. The supreme moment was the story about Sam Neill (New Zealand royalty, in my book), with his brand-new identical twin granddaughters, Molly and Poppy. He looks like he has just won an Oscar. Why did it delight me so? I am an identical twin too – we are in our 80s, both in good health and loving life to the full. Congratulations Sam. Janet, Tauranga NOTICEBOARD REUNION The descendants of Henry and Phoebe Topp are invited to a reunion planned for October 23-25, 2020, in Rangiora, North Canterbury. For details, email toppfamilyreunion@hotmail.com or write to PO Box 9215, Tower Junction, Christchurch. Send notices to: nzww@ bauermedia.co.nz $100 WINNING LETTER Katrina’s brave…

Long before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Princess Margaret was the original royal rebel. The late younger sister of Queen Elizabeth is the subject of a fascinating two-part documentary series launching this week, featuring archive footage of Margaret as well as new interviews with those who knew her best. Margaret’s lady-in-waiting for over 30 years, Jane Stevens, is one friend who opens up about the famous princess, saying, “She was the Queen’s sister, but she did things nobody else in the royal family had done.” Margaret grew up and entered the adult world at a time of huge change in Britain. Her rebellious force of modernity no doubt changed the royal family and altered the way the public viewed them. The documentary recounts her first days arriving at Buckingham…

I’m a fan of Kate Atkinson’s books, but for some reason I’ve never read one of her Jackson Brodie detective novels. Apparently I’ve been missing out! Big Sky is not your standard thriller. It has a plot like a maze or intricate web; everything in it connects in some way, although at first you’ll be at a loss to work out how. At the centre of it all is retired cop Jackson Brodie, currently earning a living as a private investigator, following cheating husbands around the seaside towns of north Yorkshire. Jackson is your classic tough guy with a good heart. He may be a bit disappointed with the way his life has panned out, but he’s getting on with it. A series of apparently random events unfolds. Jackson finds…

For the last few weeks, I’ve been going through a bit of a stressed-out patch, and, as a result, I keep finding myself wide awake at 3.30am. Does anyone else experience this? It seems rather unfair, given you need all the sleep you can get during stressful times! But on Sunday night when I found myself bolt awake in pitch blackness, my first thought of “no, not again” was quickly replaced by a true silver lining: I’d timed it perfectly to be bright and ready for the Ferns! I feel like I cheated a little because I stayed tucked up in bed, balancing my iPad on my knees – and, unlike the 100% dedicated Kiwis who set an alarm for the middle of the night, I’d just hedged my bets…

While she’s arrived back at her Sunshine Coast home with a shiny gold medal around her neck, there was something even better waiting for Laura Langman – a hug from husband Adrian Pooley and a huge, “rad” bunch of her favourite sunflowers. It’s been an epic few weeks for the captain fantastic – “jeepers, has it what!” she exclaims down the phone to the Weekly, but in true Laura fashion, the Ferns’ big win wasn’t about her. “It was such a beautiful way to send out Casey, and Maria as well if she decides to call it a day. For me, it’s so much more than winning. It was about giving those people the biggest thank you that we could.” But of course, the moment she finally realised her girls…

Speed Sandra’s breakout role opposite Keanu Reeves – who she recently admitted to having a crush on. Miss Congeniality With her beauty queen looks, Sandra was a natural to play an undercover FBI agent at Miss USA. The Blind Side Playing an adoptive mother came naturally to Sandra, who went on to adopt two kids of her own. Gravity Sandra found the solo filming hard in this space pic, but it paid off in an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Bird Box Sandra helped break Netflix records with this movie, which was watched by 45 million people in seven days.…

“I had an idyllic upbringing, especially when it came to music. My mother was a singer, my sister sang and one lot of grandparents were both singers – they met performing in the same operetta! Dad played a kit drum. He played in a dance band; you know, the old Friday night dances that were a thing. I went to a very musical school and was surrounded by music there as well. It was an incredibly nurturing environment. Most girls at that time were steered into careers such as nursing, teaching or secretarial work, but I felt a very strong drive to pursue music. So that’s what I did. I went to Victoria University – where I met my husband Sam – and graduated with a Bachelor of Music in…

When it’s cold outside, there’s no excuse not to keep it chic while wrapping up to beat the winter blues. Here’s the wrap on wrapping up. Military flair • Add a touch of military flair to your life with this stunning teal pea jacket from Jacqui E. Pair it, as here, with this soft roll-neck knit from Farmers, in a darker shade of green with gold flecks, and these funky animal-print jeans from Max. • A pair of motorcycle-style boots gives the ensemble a harder edge while still keeping it feminine. A fluffy touch • Just wait until you touch the feathered and fluffy texture of this EziBuy knit! Super soft and a delight to wear, we’ve paired it with a checkered pleat skirt from Portmans, which has a touch…

I’m good at outdoor garden design but flower arrangements and organising indoor plant displays? Catastrophe. My idea of a charming floral display is a camellia in a shot glass. So Living Decor, a book described as “a manual to show you how to artfully integrate greenery into your space”, is made to measure. Usually, I find these books too cutesy for my taste, but this one is actually an instruction manual that tells you clearly how to put arrangements together so they look balanced and stylish. There are displays using macramé (re-trending as we speak), concrete planters, wire plant stands and old terracotta, with plenty of tips on botanical styling from author Maria Colletti. Maria, a horticulturist, is the terrarium designer and store manager for the Shop in the Garden…

Getting away from it all can be a great way to take a break from the dramas and dilemmas of life – but what do you do when they follow you on holiday? Travel light! I’m writing this week’s column in the Italian sunshine, which I’m soaking up before we’re due to head home to daily life – sadly, it’s not far away now! There’s something very therapeutic about absorbing a bit of sunshine in a foreign country. We’ve spent time up north in Milan and Florence, loafed around a Tuscan villa with some English mates for a week, and then headed way down to the bottom of the Italian boot to explore Puglia. I love Italy – the people, the food and wine ($3.30 for 2.5 very drinkable litres…

ROLY POLY! My nine-year-old grandson and I were watching a TV programme about stately homes in England. The bedroom was shown, with a beautiful four-poster bed and his question to me was, “Nana, why does that bed have a roll cage?” Oh, did I laugh – and I’m still laughing. Bev, Pukekohe STILL CRANKING Recently, my husband was stopped by a traffic officer on the main road, who proceeded to enquire about his tractor and trailer. “Have you registered the old girl?” asked the officer. “Yes,” said my husband, “24 years ago.” “Oh!” said the traffic cop. “I don’t mean your wife; I mean the tractor. It’s not that old!” BP, Geraldine, September 30, 1974 GREAT EXPECTATIONS Heavily pregnant, I couldn’t find the Social Security Department, so I walked into…

We’re lucky. We have more than one bedroom in our house. Our two daughters have a room each and, of course, there’s the master bedroom for Mum and Dad. Except it’s not. Despite our bedroom bounty, mornings often find our king-sized bed containing a king, a queen, two princesses and an assortment of mythical one-horned flying horses. It’s not designed for that number of occupants. Luckily for me, they tend to congregate around and on top of the queen, so I manage to get precious moments of sleep. But this happens only if I remember to secure a sufficient amount of duvet to keep me covered before the invasion and fasten it with sufficient body weight so no-one can remove it from my slumbering self. Apparently, I growl like a…

BOOKSMART This wise and funny high school comedy is a joy to watch, no matter what your age. The story is centred around academic overachievers Amy and Molly who are about to graduate when they realise how much they’ve missed out on with their noses constantly in books. For one night only, the delightful duo are out to cram four years of fun into a single night – and what could possibly go wrong? This is a charming story that will keep you hooked from start to finish.…

Philippa Werry is an award-winning children’s author who is based in Wellington. Her latest book is called Antarctic Journeys (New Holland, $24.99). My favourite book ever is… Persuasion by Jane Austen. My favourite book will always be a Jane Austen. For a long time it was Pride and Prejudice, but now I think you can’t go past the quiet but enthralling drama and suspense of Anne and Captain Wentworth’s romance. My book of the moment is… Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe, a collection of letters written by the author to her sister while she was nannying for two boys in London. The letters paint a very funny picture of family life. Several of the neighbours are eccentric and/or famous literary characters and there are endless hilarious conversations with the boys.…

The boy who doesn’t know he’ll be king When you’re turning six and a bit shy and you’re asked where you’d like to spend your birthday, you might well say, “At home with Mummy and Daddy and my brother and sister.” And that’s pretty much what Prince George said to his parents, Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. Yes, the boy who will be king has simple tastes. According to one insider, “George’s favourite things are spending time with his mum, cooking pizzas from scratch and pottering about in the garden.” So that’s what he did last week when he turned six. George’s love of the outdoors is partly down to Kate – “Rain or shine, they’re dragged outside,” she once said of her parenting style – and…

Waking from a coma and paralysed down her left side, Kirsty Salisbury whispered a vow that she wasn’t going to let her medical crisis ever limit her. The then-12-year-old had been a competitive gymnast with Olympic dreams. There had been nothing to suggest she couldn’t make her goal a reality – and certainly no health problems to stand in her way – until one night when she woke with an excruciating pain in the side of her head. Attempting to get out of bed, the youngster collapsed on the floor, waking her mother with the crash. “The next thing I know, I’m coming out of a coma with tubes everywhere,” recalls Kirsty (41), who had flatlined twice during emergency brain surgery. She was told an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) had burst…

Here are some gorgeous ideas for this dark and delicious poultry! These recipes will work wonders for either store-bought or wild duck. And Mum has joined the party too! Duck à l’orange cake, anyone? Red Thai duck curry SERVES 2-4 I used to order this curry at a Thai restaurant all the time until I decided to make my own version. It’s the perfect dish for duck breast. 1 small eggplant 3-4 tbsp olive oil 2 duck breasts, skin on, patted dry and salted 2 tbsp store-bought red curry paste 2 kaffir lime leaves 1-2 red chillies, de-seeded 400ml coconut milk 1 tsp palm or brown sugar (optional) 1 cup red grapes, halved A handful of green beans, trimmed 1 juicy lime, to serve Few sprigs of Thai or regular…

Going away somewhere warm and sunny? Lucky you! Here’s how you can keep your beauty essentials plane-friendly as well as save space in your suitcase. SWAP LIQUID FOR SOLID Solid products are particularly handy for travel because, unlike liquid varieties, there is no risk of spillage or breakage. Substituting your glass bottle of foundation for a super-convenient wind-up stick is a great place to start. In fact, thanks to the green beauty movement, many brands are releasing solid versions of everything from fragrance to shampoo and even cleanser. There is pretty much no limit to what you can find in a solid state. For weightless, full-coverage make-up to touch up any time, TRY Revlon ColorStay Life-Proof Foundation Stick, $32; Ethique Hair Sampler, $25, offers solid versions of shampoos, as well…

Dear Wendyl, Do you have a natural remedy for mouth ulcers? I get them a lot and I wonder if it is a vitamin deficiency or if you have a herb or something that I could use? I would really love your feedback, Jan Dear Jan, I’m so sorry you are having problems with mouth ulcers. I’m not a health professional but I have read that if you are low in vitamin B12, folic acid or iron, it can make you more susceptible, so have a few juicy steaks or get yourself on a supplement and see if that helps. Give it time as natural remedies are not fast working. I’ve also read in my old books that sauerkraut juice can be good. Sauerkraut is very popular at the moment…

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My last real visit to the beautiful Garden City was in 2012, a year after the earthquakes that rocked the foundations and hearts of Cantabrian communities. Fast forward to 2019 and the buzz of the “new” is all around. New pathways, new markets and new hotels sprout as construction crews continue the rebuild. Strolling towards the Avon River, I pass the remnants of floral tributes laid following the March mosque attacks. Signs note that the now-dead flowers will be composted to support new plant life, a nice way to honour the tributes. Carrying warm thoughts for those who have suffered and survived the tragedies of this fine city, I step into the quaint Antigua Boat Sheds. There, I’m greeted by my punter, who will hopefully keep us out of the…

LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 You’ll find romance at work, or through work. It’s a strong week for romance. You’ll notice people holding hands, kissing and hugging. You’ll get your fair share of this! Singles should flirt like mad and show interest in someone they find desirable. On a more sober note, check your bank balance – an amount might have been deducted that you did not authorise or expect. VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 Slowly is the best way to handle things. You might be asked to work with somebody you don’t usually deal with, and you may not be happy about it. Taking it slowly means you can keep control and get the job done properly. It could be to do with a wedding or some…

At the start of this year, my mate Niva Retimanu and I decided to run New Plymouth’s Cape Egmont Half Marathon. We wanted to get away for a weekend with our other running friends and having a goal to focus on would make training easier. Or so we thought. All of a sudden it was July and we’d forgotten to train. There was no way we could run 10 kilometres, far less 21 of them. Niva and I had a chat with the other three members of our group and we decided to go on the trip anyway. And so it happened that one Friday afternoon saw five of us gathered at the airport. The weekend weather forecast was awful, but we didn’t care. We’d pick up supplies in town…

Now one of the UK’s most celebrated novelists, Kate worked in a variety of jobs, from home help to a secretary, before becoming successful. It was winning a women’s weekly magazine’s short story competition that inspired her to keep writing. She lives in Edinburgh and this is her 12th bestseller. On why she writes: “To have moved someone to tears and to move them to laughter is great. I live to entertain.” On what she would have done if she hadn’t been a writer: “I wish I’d applied to the Security Service. I think that would have been fascinating. Although I’m not terribly good at keeping secrets – I would have had to have learned that part – but I do like secrets.” On her refusal to get involved with…

She’s played a magical nanny and a professor in the Harry Potter films, but this is the first time Dame Emma Thompson (60) could be accused of robotic acting. The Love Actually star broke into her version of the “Crouch Bot” – a dance adopted by former England striker Peter Crouch as a goal celebration – after a few wines in the sun in London with Aussie comedian friend Hannah Gadsby (41). A fellow pub-goer reckoned she was putting her heart and soul into the moves. “They were drinking rosé for a couple of hours on a lovely Sunday and were very merry. But when Emma got outside, she just went into the robot dance.” Looks like lunch went well!…