Innholdsfortegnelse for 1940 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has always had a lot going for her – the hair, the smile, the personality, and, oh yes, the prince. Despite all that – and the fact our future Queen led quite the charmed life even before becoming a royal – there’s one thing Kate’s always struggled with: confidence. But since the birth of her third child, Louis, in April last year, we’ve been treated to a brand-new Kate, one who bubbles with self-assurance, and glows with positivity and genuine contentment. Royal insiders say they’ve never seen the duchess so happy, and it’s all down to the fact she no longer feels she has anything to prove. She’s finally found balance between motherhood and the monarchy, and she’s embraced her future role as Queen consort. “She…

Sir Rod Stewart has revealed his secret battle with prostate cancer, three years after first being diagnosed. The rocker, who has recently been given the all clear, made the shocking revelations at a prostate cancer charity function he attended alongside former Faces bandmates Kenney Jones (71) and Ronnie Wood (72). However, in typical fashion, Rod was sure to inject some humour into his declaration as he stood in front of guests, telling his wife Penny, Lady Stewart, he was about to “come out”. “No, it’s not what you think,” he laughed. “Two years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. No-one knows this, but I thought it was about time I told everybody. I’m in the clear now, simply because I caught it early.” The 74-year-old was diagnosed in February…

It comes as no surprise to Mary Garden that few have heard of her aviator father. After all, for most of her life even she had little idea of Oscar Garden’s flying prowess, including his remarkable flight from England to Australia in 1930, when he became the youngest and most inexperienced pilot to successfully navigate the route. Dubbed the ‘Casual Flyer’, the novice pilot with just 39 flying hours to his name confounded the aviation world by winging his way from the UK to Western Australia in a second-hand Gypsy Moth. But despite Oscar being lauded a hero both here and in Australia, and then forging a formidable aviation career in Britain and New Zealand, Mary says before she was born, he quit the industry. After being overlooked for a…

Roast vegetable frittata SERVES 4 500g pumpkin, coarsely chopped 2 courgettes, coarsely chopped 1 large red capsicum, coarsely chopped 1 red onion, cut into wedges Cooking oil spray 100g reduced-fat feta 6 eggs, lightly whisked 60g baby spinach leaves, shredded 125g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp gluten-free balsamic vinegar 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a tray with baking paper. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared tray. Spray with oil. Bake for 10 minutes, or until tender. Transfer the veges to a bowl. Add the feta and toss. 2 Preheat oven grill to high. Spray a 24cm non-stick frying pan with oil. Spread the vege mixture evenly over the pan and pour the egg over. Cook for 5 minutes, or until golden underneath. Place the pan…

WHAT IS IT? It’s a type of shampoo you can shake or spray into the roots of your hair to absorb any greasiness, without the need for water. WHO NEEDS IT? Anyone who wants to give their ’do a quick boost in between washes. Dry shampoo is also useful as a styling product when you want to create texture and volume. HOW DOES IT WORK? Alcohol or rice starch soaks up excess oil, while fragrance disguises any odour. HOW DO I USE IT? If it’s an aerosol, shake the can well to break up the powder then, holding it about 30cm from your head, spray it into your root area, lifting up sections of hair as you go. Let it sit for a minute to fully absorb, then massage through…

You normally buy your medication at a local pharmacy, but is online a better, cheaper and more convenient way? Also, the ability to fix seemingly simple gadgets is getting harder; what can you do? Real remedies! You’re frustrated by the number of domestic gadgets that you don’t know how to work properly. You’re not stupid, but are failing some of the simplest tasks. The latest embarrassment was not being able to open the back of your Sky TV remote to change the batteries. You had to get help from the neighbour. What can you do? I’m hopeless too, but I may have your answer. If you google what the problem you’re struggling with, you’ll be astonished at how often there’s a visual explanation of the steps required to fix it.…

Supermarkets will never believe this, but there are people who don’t want to eat the same thing for three days in a row and hate throwing out surplus food. So it’s no wonder that dwarf or miniature vegetables are the Next Big Thing. They’re great for singles, couples, anyone who is charmed by miniatures and, of course, kids. If your youngsters want to grow tiny vegetables, make sure you buy true dwarf varieties that have edible parts that are smaller in size at full maturity than ordinary vege varieties. Then simply apply normal growing practices. These littlies have the same soil, nutrient, water and light requirements as ordinary varieties. But they’re so much cuter.…

$100 WINNING LETTER To give feels good! I was very interested to read your article, It’s great to give a helping hand (23.09.19). I am a member of a Lioness Club in the South Island; it’s part of the Lions International organisation (my husband is a Lion) and I recommend it to anyone. Ladies are now welcome to join the Lions, as well as the Lionesses, if there is a group in their area. There are five such groups in the South Island, and several more in the North Island, I believe. Often the male and female clubs will join together for larger fundraising events and social occasions. There are also Leo Clubs for younger people. Not only do we fund-raise, we volunteer in various ways, from delivering Meals on…

I think we can all agree the saying “the camera never lies” has been well and truly debunked in this digital age. Which is perhaps unfair to the camera since most of the lying is done once the photo has been extracted and manipulated. I have two photos of myself participating in a recent weekend activity. In both I am smiling, posing in the middle of my work. If you saw these snapshots you would think I was thoroughly enjoying myself. Not true. Neither photo shows the terrible, sweaty frustration I was feeling at the time. The camera lied. The task in question, building two bunk beds last Saturday. To be honest, I didn’t even “build” them. The word “assembled” is more accurate - I followed instructions until they were…

It was just a few months ago that we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and revisited our interviews at the time with the wives of Neil, Mike and Buzz. Well, 1969 has done it again! This week we mark a few more milestones fr om that magic year! On page 18 we take a look back at The Brady Bunch, which premiered this week in 1969, and see what became of the Brady kids – unfortunately it hasn’t all been rosy. This week is also when The Beatles’ legendary album Abbey Road launched, Scooby-Doo was created and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid hit cinemas! It’s already been a year in which many of Hollywood’s biggest stars have blown out the candles on their 50th birthday cakes,…

‘I really feel like comedy is where my roots are. It’s nice to be laughing instead of crying’ When news broke that former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley had signed up for Strictly Come Dancing, one of the first people to get in touch was her former dance teacher. “Well, this is a turn-up for the books!” she joked. When Cath was at theatre school she was overweight and chronically lacking in confidence, so much so that she did everything possible to dodge dance lessons. “I never felt body confident enough to do it,” she says of that time. “I felt so much bigger than everyone else and I used to think, ‘Who would be able to lift me?’ About 90% of the classes I just didn’t turn up to.…

She might be rubbing shoulders with Hollywood superstars Nicole Kidman and Sarah Paulson in her new movie, but Ashleigh Cummings says it couldn’t have happened without the support of her Kiwi castmates from Westside. The rising star has a key role in the hotly anticipated film The Goldfinch, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. But it was a bittersweet surprise when Ashleigh found out she’d scored the coveted part of Pippa, as it meant leaving her life in New Zealand and her beloved role as Cheryl West in the hit Three drama. “What the Westside team did for me was amazing,” says the 26-year-old when she catches up with the Weekly. “I loved being part of the show but they knew about my audition for the…

Prep your legs because it’s time they came out of winter hibernation. Skirt season is here and we’ve got the best styles to cover a wide range of looks for you. Walk the walk! Urban safari • Leopard and crocodile prints are very much still trending, and they make an ideal match to this Seed Heritage utilitarian detailed skirt. Tuck in the EziBuy print shirt to show off your waist. • Tan accessories, including this Rubi statement buckle belt, pull the colour palette together. These leopard-print heels from Merchant 1948 are the cherry on top. Tip... Make a statement with print heels. Earthy style • Get yourself through spring and into summer in warm earthy tones. Try this copper-toned, polka dot, maxi slip skirt from Max, and pair it with…

Brush (1) Batiste Dry Shampoo + Damage Control, $13.99, through to the ends of your hair. It also has added ingredients to protect against heat damage. Particularly good for shorter hair, (2) Redken Dry Shampoo Paste, $38, is half dry shampoo/half styling paste with a flexible hold. (3) Schwarzkopf got2b Fresh It Up Dark Brown Dry Shampoo, $13.99, is a tinted version especially for brunettes. (4) Co Lab Dry Shampoo Original, $11.99, is suitable for all hair types and invisible after brushing.…

Is your teenager savvy when it comes to money? They may have the chance to learn about all things financial if their school signs up to a new scheme. At any cost! Kirsty Mower and her daughter Tayla are close and there’s not much they don’t talk to each other about. This year, they’ve been having conversations about a subject they haven’t really covered before - managing money. Specifically, they’ve discussed topics such as budgeting, insurance, mortgages and debt, and being financially sensible. That’s because year 10 student Tayla (15) has taken part in an education programme called Sorted in Schools, which aims to teach students about a range of financial matters. As a result, she now pays closer attention to the cost of items when grocery shopping with her…

Choosing to be kind and learning how to read a situation are essential life skills that make daily interactions with family, friends and colleagues much nicer, as well as creating a friendly world. Kindness matters! SIMPLE WORDS OF WISDOM I was at a 60th recently. Seems like it was only yesterday that I was going to 30th and 40th parties. Goodness, I blinked and it seems a decade or two whipped past. Numbers aside, milestone birthdays are always a good chance for people to reflect on what matters most and to connect with family and friends. The birthday girl said a few words to the assembled guests, including advice about using honey rather than vinegar in the workplace – and at home too. We all looked a little perplexed (was…

RIDE OR DIE My three-year-old son is rather obsessed with a ride-on plastic car at the local library. On our fortnightly trip to select toys I thought it was wise to prepare him to think about another option in case the car was already taken. “What might you get if the car isn’t there?” I asked. “Angry,” came his very stern reply. Keryn, Christchurch FUNNY BUNNY There was a new patient in the psychiatric unit who was very anxious and the doctor was trying to reassure her. “It’s a very ordinary place really,” he began - just as a giant Easter Bunny hopped past the window. It was one of the nurses on his way to distribute Easter eggs to all of the patients! What excellent timing. Looking Glass, Havelock,…

Our Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of How Maui Slowed the Sun: Tales from Aotearoa (Upstart Press, RRP $19.99). Donovan Bixley delivers the latest adventure in his Tales of Aotearoa series with a fresh take on Maui, bringing the cheeky trickster to life for a new generation of Kiwi kids. Available in both English and te reo Maori. Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz with the subject line: Cute Kids. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…

Finding a family flick that both kids and adults will enjoy is rare. But charming new flick Abominable may just fill that slot for the school holidays, with the movie being lauded by critics as the next animated classic. In a world of reboots and revivals, it’s refreshing to see a new and original film. Its sweet story follows a girl called Yi who discovers a scared yeti hiding on her rooftop. The unlikely pair team up to get the fuzzy creature back to his homeland and reunite him with his family. Chloe Bennet (27) is the voice of Yi and says being part of the movie is a career highlight. “It was an incredible experience, the most fun I’ve had working on anything,” gushes the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D actress.…

Even after 16 seasons, Grey’s Anatomy still manages to deliver the drama. The series returns this week, screening online the same day it premieres in the US. There were a lot of questions after last season’s finale with Teddy, Owen and Koracick’s love triangle. Kim Raver, who plays Teddy, teased this week’s episode, saying fans will get “a lot of answers, a lot of questions, a lot of humour, some tears and it’s just the beginning”. The 50-year-old actress, who has been in the series on and off since 2005, continues, “Imagine you’re in the seat of the roller-coaster ride and you’ve just gone down the first dip.”…

We’re going on an adventure, New Zealand – straight back to the Shire! Our film and tourism industries are fizzing on the back of Amazon Prime’s announcement last week that their multibillion-dollar The Lord of the Rings prequel TV series will be filmed in Aotearoa. Once more, we will stand in for J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth with the series already confirmed to have at least five seasons. The decision, which has long been rumoured, was announced by Amazon Prime on Twitter with a simple post featuring a New Zealand flag. Auckland will be the series’ home base, with pre-production well underway at two local studios. The decision means a massive boost to Auckland’s economy, with Mayor Phil Goff (66) calling it “a really exciting opportunity” for the city. Even better, the…

She was the woman who took Hollywood by storm in the 1990s – think Ghost, Striptease, G.I. Jane and Indecent Proposal – and seemed to have it all. But for the first time, Demi Moore has revealed the true cost of fame and fortune in her new book, Inside Out, as well as personal tragedies that led to addictions which almost tore her family apart. In an interview with the New York Times to promote the autobiography, the star says she’s both “eager and anxious” about sharing intimate details of her life with the world, including the shock admission she was sexually abused at the age of 15, and that she lost a child with then-husband Ashton Kutcher when she was six months along. Now in a “great place” after…

It’s been 50 years since the debut of a novel new TV show about a blended family. The six young actors who played the kids in The Brady Bunch have stayed close friends, and have reunited over the years for various TV movies and specials. But they’ve had mixed fortunes when it comes to their subsequent careers. Here’s what they’ve all been up to. Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady) Maureen (63) struggled after the show ended, becoming addicted to drugs and suffering from depression and bulimia. She gained a reputation for being unreliable, which cost her jobs. Producers said she’d never work in TV again, but Maureen landed guest roles on shows such as Happy Days, Fantasy Island and Scrubs, while also becoming a regular on reality TV. Maureen, who is…

When asked to describe herself in five words, Wellington writer Linda Burgess offers just three: “old, nearly died”. The first is debatable, the second a matter of fact. The 70-year-old contracted bacterial meningitis just over a month ago. Rushed to hospital by ambulance, she spent the first of eight days in the ward surrounded by medical staff in full protective gear. Daughter Gemma (42) was told to prepare for the worst, son Benedict (44) hastily flew down from Auckland. “I don’t remember a lot,” she says.“ I do know I kept asking them if I was going to die... and the next thing I remember is waking up to see Benedict at the end of the bed beaming at me, looking kind of relieved.” Her brush with death couldn’t have…

We’re getting into the season for entertaining and I’m often asked for impressive desserts that are easy to whip up (because it’s no fun running yourself ragged for the sake of cooking). Here are my top spectacular, yet hassle-free dessert hits. At ease! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Lemon raspberry baked Alaska MAKES 6 Everyone loves an individual dessert and baked Alaska is always a huge crowd-pleaser – it screams effort, yet is deceptively easy to put together. These can be made round or square, just make sure they’re loaded up with tangy lemon curd. 1 store-bought sponge 6-8 tbsp lemon curd 6 big scoops vanilla ice cream ½ cup sugar ¼ cup water 2 egg whites, room temperature 1 tsp lemon juice Pinch of salt…

If you are interested in skincare, you’ll really want to know about these new ways to give your skin a youthful boost. Game-changers! 1 SNAP A VITAMIN C CAPSULE When you want to improve radiance and glow, vitamin C is your ingredient. We love how Elizabeth Arden has used its capsule technology to bring us Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum, $85 (for 30). The dry oil texture of the serum immediately gives skin a youthful glow, sits beautifully under make-up, and will make your skin look better and better the more you use it. 2 PICK PEPTIDES Dermalogica says that, on average, smoking can make your skin look two years older, excess sun six-and-half years older, and an unhealthy diet two years older. Yes,…

Try my nine new uses for baking soda, use rhubarb to deter pests in the garden and stop your puppy chewing the furniture. Go well! Date loaf There is nothing quite like the sweet caramel taste of dates in baking. I can’t go past a date scone – and if I have dates in the fridge, I’ll snack on them often. This is a lovely loaf, which is best served sliced with butter for morning or afternoon tea – or put some in your child’s lunchbox and expect rave reviews. 225g chopped dates 2 tbsp butter ¾ cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup hot water 1 egg, well-beaten 1¾ cup self-raising flour Put the dates, butter , sugar, soda and water in a saucepan and bring to the…

With more than 300,000 Kiwis living with osteoarthritis, what can you do to avoid getting this painful degenerative disease? It’s unusual not to know someone with arthritis, and most of us are likely to end up with it if we live into our 80s. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, causing stiffness, painful and swollen joints, and reduced mobility. This is due to the rubbery cartilage that acts as a cushion between bones wearing away. As a result, it’s also known as “wear and tear” arthritis. It can occur at any stage of life, but is more common the older you get. Around half of all people aged 60 and over have it in at least one joint, while virtually everyone aged 80 and over has it to…

I’m an absolute beginner when it comes to growing vegetables and even more so when it comes to growing from seed. But I have a cunning plan to get someone to teach me what I need to know. The need for seeds! My niece took her kids to The Warehouse the other day to spend the $3 they each had saved. At the end of the shopping spree, which I suspect seriously outlasted their mother’s attention span, little Lochie (6) was missing in action, while Sophia (7) was chomping at the bit to get her chosen toy to the checkout. Lochie was eventually found in the gardening department, where he had selected a packet of capsicum seeds, a packet of sweetcorn seeds and a potted polyanthus. His mother pointed out…

DON’T FORGET: Wear slip-on shoes and shorts for the boat ride over from Sanur - you’ll have to get in the water to board the boat and shoes aren’t allowed on deck. STAY: Smooth Garden is run by a charming husband-and-wife team. They offer a fab little café out the front to grab a flat white from. It doesn’t have a pool, but for the price of a cold drink you can sweet-talk the bar boys in the neighbouring hotel to let you swim there. ON A BUDGET: Restaurants on the island are expensive and, for the most part, terrible. If you know your hotel has a fridge, it’d be wise to bring a few days’ worth of supplies with you, such as sandwich ingredients and fresh fruit.…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 You are in danger of blowing things out of proportion, so it’s important to listen to what people are saying. Stop and think before you speak and get your facts right. At the same time, don’t be too hard on yourself, you’re a little sensitive right now. Those in relationships need to be extra careful at the moment too. By the weekend you’ll feel less vulnerable. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Someone has gone beyond the call of duty to help you out and you may not realise it at first. Of course, when you do, you’ll let them know how grateful you are. Cut to the chase this week, keep things simple and make sure you don’t cram too much in. You…

Years ago, I used to love heading along to Fashion Week. It was just so much girly fun. There was a primping room where you could get your make-up done and your hair fluffed in between shows, and a bar that constantly served restorative Champagne. The shows were theatrical extravaganzas and the goodie bags contained the most wonderful loot. I’m so pleased that so many of the New Zealand designers who exhibited all those years ago are still with us today. It says a lot for the quality of their clothing and the loyalty of their clientele. These days, I’m not as willing to take time off work for something as frivolously fun as Fashion Week. I need to save my leave to visit London and those grandchildren. And whereas…

DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) Any fan of Downton Abbey has no doubt been eagerly anticipating the release of this movie. And although the six-series period drama was wrapped up nicely, this is the perfect bow on top of a much-loved franchise. The plot follows the Crawley family and their devoted staff as they prepare for a visit from the king and queen. Just as in the show, the film is a delightful look back at the life of the aristocracy in the 1920s. The star, of course, is Dame Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham. Full of brilliant one-liners, she generates plenty of laughs from the audience. Even if you haven’t seen the series, this film would still be an enjoyable experience.…

This is an ambitious novel and I’m not convinced hardcore fans of Laura Lippman’s crime fiction will love it as much as her previous work. Still, I think Lady in the Lake is worth a read. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the privileged and beautiful Maddie Schwarz is chafing against her perfect life. She has a loving husband, is brilliant at running his household and famed for throwing fabulous parties, but it doesn’t seem to be enough. When an old friend comes to dinner and reminds her of the woman she used to be, Maddie decides to take her world apart and chase her dreams. She leaves her husband and child, moves into a shabby rented apartment and tries for independence. Maddie finds it tougher to survive alone than she anticipated…

She spent 20 years working as a reporter in Baltimore and wrote seven mystery novels while still at her full-time job. She is best known for her Tess Monaghan series. Her husband is the creator of TV series The Wire and they have one YOUR child. This BOOK novel was CLUB inspired by… “A year, more or less. I chose 1966 as the setting for a crime novel and although the novel kept changing, the year never did. It turned out to be a good year, sort of the hinge that connects the early 1960s to the late 1960s. Things were changing very quickly. That’s a good year for a novelist.” The most challenging thing about writing it was… “Not really having a clue what I was doing. It begins…