Innholdsfortegnelse for 1944 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

We meet actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, aka Coronation Street’s Hayley Cropper, at a restaurant in Manchester just off Jack Rosenthal Way. It seems a rather appropriate place given he was one of Coro’s first writers in the 1960s and his wife Maureen Lipman is currently in the show. Julie (49) bounces in, oozing warmth, smiles and hugs. Her almost white-blonde spiky hair is set off by a big pair of black-rimmed glasses, and she’s dressed comfortably in a black denim big-buttoned top and trousers. She immediately orders a pot of tea and when we mention the pizza looks good, she says, “Oh, I was going to have a salad, but stuff it, I’ll have a pizza as well!” Julie became famous for portraying the first transgender character not only in Coro…

Growing up, Tarja Walter only ever knew her great-grandmother as the rather fierce looking woman in a photograph. There were whispers, as happens in many families, about “skeletons in the closet”, but otherwise there was little mention of her. So Nelson-based Tarja set out to discover what she could about her relative, Josephine Macdonald (née Liardet). At the time, she had no idea that across the Tasman, Whanganui-born historian Catherine Bishop was also digging into Josephine’s background for her now newly published book Women Mean Business, which showcases entrepreneurial businesswomen of colonial New Zealand. Tarja’s interest came after years of feeling disconnected to family which was exacerbated by grief - in 1992, her six-year-old daughter Sophia was hit by a car outside the family home. Then, just eight years ago,…

Ghostly chocolate cakes MAKES 10 470g packet chocolate cake mix 1/ 3 cup strawberry jam, warmed 10 large marshmallows 700g white modelling paste or fondant Icing sugar, for dusting 10 currants, halved 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease 10 ½-cup stainless steel dariole moulds and arrange them on an oven tray. 2 Prepare the cake following packet instructions. Divide the mixture between the moulds until they’re each ¾ full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked when tested. Cool in the moulds for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. 3 Trim the tops from your cakes. Place the trimmed-side down on a board. Brush the cakes with jam and place a marshmallow on top of each. 4 Divide the modelling paste into 10…

Sometimes the ageing process can throw a few curveballs at us. Take comfort in the fact that ones such as these below are surprisingly common and, if they bother you, there are plenty of solutions. Q My eyebrows are disappearing at each end, thinning and going grey. Pencil looks too obvious, what else can I use? Hair loss at the outer edge is common as we age, but it can also be a sign of thyroid disease, so visit a doctor first to rule out anything serious. If all is well, an eyebrow conditioner can help thicken up natural hair growth to the point where you can have your brows tinted professionally. You’ll find the tint will capture hairs you didn’t even know existed. Make-up can also work wonders. Try…

Bake a delicious citrus and olive cake, clean your washing machine naturally, plant some peppermint, and make your own Karitane ointment. A lot of people enjoy a cup of peppermint tea because it’s great for relieving gas pains, nausea, vomiting and other intestinal problems. It’s also wonderful when you have a cold, flu, fever or headache. Growing your own peppermint means you’ll always have a fresh cup of tea at the ready, and you’ll get the best of its healing oils from steeping fresh leaves rather than using the dried herb. Peppermint is different from the common garden mint we serve with peas and potatoes, but it’s just as easy to grow. If you know someone with a plant, it will grow easily from a cutting. Otherwise, buy a plant…

DON’T SAY… “Something was wrong with the baby.” This may cause stress in future pregnancies. “You’re still young, you can have another.” Babies are not replaceable; this baby was loved and wanted. “Thank goodness you weren’t further along.” Grief is grief, no matter when it strikes. “You shouldn’t have worked, you overdid things.” Your daughter will already be blaming herself and it’s generally unknown why miscarriages occur. “You’ll get over it.” No, your daughter will not get over it; she’ll get through it. “I know how you feel.” Even if you have also had a baby who died, your daughter’s grief is unique. DO SAY… “I know there’s nothing I can do to fix this, but if you just want someone to talk to, I’m here whenever you need.” “It’s…

WILD CARD! My nine-year-old goes to a kids’ club once a week. Not long ago the group was making cards to take to the local rest home to give to residents there, and to also put on a show for them. In his card my son drew a picture of heaven and wrote, “God is waiting for you!” Sarah, via email ESP We were listening to the radio announcer trying to pronounce Tangiteroria. After three or four bad efforts on his part, I called out the correct pronunciation. The announcer then called out something similar shortly after and said, “Thanks Margaret,” presumably to the technician, but my family roared with laughter given that’s my name! Just Margaret, Tuakau, August 26, 1968 MIND IT Each evening after dinner our family sits…

What a pleasure! I’ve been a casual reader of the Weekly for a while now as I’ve always thought the magazine was for an older demographic. I recently purchased a subscription and now look forward to receiving my Weekly, well, weekly. I find your articles inspiring and love the range of people at the heart of the stories. I recently really enjoyed reading about Dame Helen Mirren (14.10.19). What a wonderfully down-to-earth dame she is, despite her significant successes. I love how she speaks her mind so honestly and how she deliberately chooses such diverse roles to challenge and educate herself. I may not fit the standard demographic, but I am inspired by these articles of strong, mature women and I look forward to reading more and sharing them with…

I may have mentioned to you that my better half has watched every episode of The Amazing Race. By my estimation, that amounts to roughly three years of TV. She often says, “We should do that. We would be so good at The Amazing Race.” No, we wouldn’t. We wouldn’t even make it from “Go!” to picking up our bags. We’d be eliminated before Phil (the host) had even said welcome. Our episode would be called The Amazing Where Did They Go? Not that we’re a bad travel team. We’re just not competitive in that way. I suspect that by the time teams are on the start line, they’ve been subjected to hours of preparation. Megan and I would be tired already. We’d look at the weeks of effort ahead,…

GEMINI MAN (M) I had low expectations when I entered the cinema to watch this latest offering from director Ang Lee. The story of a retired assassin coming face-to-face with a younger, cloned version of himself who’s been tasked with killing him didn’t seem like a particularly creative storyline. However, I was pleasantly surprised by Will Smith’s latest action flick and its impressive special effects. The story is packed full of dramatic fight scenes to delight action fans, and the fact Will plays both the older and younger version of his character with the help of advanced CGI will intrigue some. This won’t knock your socks off, but I will say it was a surprisingly enjoyable film. ★★C☆☆…

She lives in London and this is her first novel – she spent seven years writing it. She has also worked as a slush-pile reader, a bookshop assistant, a journalist and a ghostwriter. This novel was inspired by… ”Partly, my love of Agatha Christie (my first was Sleeping Murder when I was nine) and in particular the mystery that still surrounds her 11-day disappearance in 1926. I used this to explore themes of vanishing – both literally and emotionally – with almost all the characters in the book.” The most challenging thing about writing it was… “Getting to the point where I was ready to write a novel. The Truants is my debut, but I had been trying to write fiction for 20 years before I published it. Until then,…

Some weeks we can easily sum up all the royal goings-on in a single page – other weeks I feel as though we need an extra magazine to cram it all in! This was certainly one of those latter weeks. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been just magnificent in Pakistan, and I’ve loved hearing all the behind-the-scenes details from our royal correspondent. It’s a great read on page six about what life is really like now for Prince William and Kate, who seem to have hit their stride in their royal roles. Likewise, Prince Harry , too, is treading his own path with a greater sense of ownership. He’s long held a unique ability amongst the royals to be emotionally vulnerable with the public. And the new dad…

The ring is sparkling on his fiancée’s finger. Any day now the wedding date will be set. And James Middleton can’t stop pinching himself. At the start of last year, the brother of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was in such a dark place emotionally that suicide was never far from his thoughts. In his pit of despair, he couldn’t face his family, let alone forge new relationships. The fact that he’s found a way through the labyrinth of depression and is now head-over-heels in love is a miracle – and not one that he will ever take for granted. “I am on the other side,” says James (32). “It’s like a rebirth… and now there’s a feeling that I can take on anything.” As the Weekly recently reported, James popped…

Quick-fire: Favourite song to sing in the shower or on a long train trip? Super Trouper from the Mamma Mia! movie soundtrack, because it’s the best movie ever and I’m sure everyone secretly sings along. The title of your autobiography would be? On Target, or Fr om Pointe to Tracks (to incorporate the ballet and trains link). The most surprising garment in your war drobe? My first little black dress, which still fits after almost 20 years! “ My family came to New Zealand from South Africa in 2008 as it felt very unsafe at that time. When I was five I started ballet lessons. It was my dream to be a dance teacher, but years of ballet took its toll and I ended up having an operation on my…

NICE SPICE There’s a tasty new snack on the supermarket shelves – Cinnamon Donut has been added to the Abe’s Bagel Crisps range and it’s fragrantly sweet and super-crunchy. From leading food stores nationwide, RRP $3. CHEF’S PICK To make the mid-week dinner shuffle a breeze, Regal Marlborough King Salmon has launched Regal Oven Ready dinner kits. Each pack comes with two salmon fillets served in a reusable and recyclable oven tray – simply drizzle the glaze over the salmon, pop in the oven and bake for 15 minutes before serving. Flavour choices include a classic sweet chilli sauce, a manuka honey and soy glaze, and a zesty sauce with a spicy kick, specially created by chef Al Brown, combining smoked chilli, honey and lime. Available from Countdown supermarkets, RRP…

WHAT IS IT? It’s a type of foundation that tends to have waterproof qualities to make it long-lasting, a high level of pigments to offer more coverage, and mattifying ingredients to knock out any shine. We’ve noticed that new-generation formulas don’t have the ‘mask-like’ coverage that older ones are known for, and give more of a flattering ‘satin’ or ‘semimatte’ finish instead. WHO DOES IT SUIT? If you find your make-up tends to slide off by midday, you like a reasonable amount of coverage, suffer from hot flushes or are susceptible to heat and humidity, matte foundation could be for you. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? These foundations are buildable, which means they can be applied in layers until you get the desired amount of coverage, so go…

The beauty of nature is right on your doorstep – here’s how to get amongst it! If life sometimes feels like a never-ending whirl of work, chores and nagging the kids to get off their devices, the solution is as simple as stepping outside. The easiest way to escape the daily grind, clear your mind and recharge your batteries is to go wild – in the bush, the local park or even just your back garden. So to inspire you to head for the hills, we’ve discovered some family-friendly walks around the country. Try one this weekend, because there’s no such thing as the great indoors. North ISLAND BLUE LAKE TRACK REGION: Bay of Plenty TERRAIN: Lakeside walk DISTANCE: 5.5km loop TIME: 1.5 hours Nestled between Lakes Rotorua and Tarawera,…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 When you notice someone has made a mistake, they won’t thank you for pointing it out. It’s a dilemma. You know you should tell them, but you also know they’ll be extremely unpleasant. Err on the side of what’s best for the greater good. Will it be best for everyone on the team if you point it out, or just of value to this person? If the latter, it may be best to let things lie. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Someone has upped the ante in the love or relationship stakes and is paying you attention you’re not used to. This may be to do with a friendship or a relationship. Your warning lights are flashing. You want to run for the…

Our Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of My Kiwi Gumboots (Scholastic, RRP $19.99) by June Pitman-Hayes. Whether it’s jumping in puddles or helping out on the farm, Kiwi gumboots are the best! This playful song in both English and Maori features Kiwi icons such as Red Band gumboots, Marmite and cheddar cheese. Sing along! 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.…

This book is what is known as a “campus novel”. It’s about that moment when a young person leaves home to go to university and meets all sorts of different and colourful people who can potentially lead them astray. Jess Walker is desperate to escape her dull middle-class life and get to varsity. She has applied to be taught by a famously charismatic lecturer, Lorna Clay, an expert on the books of Agatha Christie. Impressionable and naïve, Jess is already a little bit obsessed with her new tutor, and when she meets her, that obsession deepens further. She also develops intense relationships with a new set of friends. Troubled, beautiful rich girl Georgie is fun. South African postgraduate journalist Alec is dangerously compelling. When Jess is with them, she feels…

She may not have had a love that’s lasted, but Jennifer Aniston rejects the suggestion that she’s crying herself to sleep over it. In fact, the Friends actress flatly dismisses the often repeated rumours “that there’s some level of unhappiness in my life, due to the fact that I don’t have a storybook moment at this stage”. It’s simply not true, she says, adding that she uses comedy to help her cope in tougher times. “We all experience pain. Everyone does. For me, I always go to humour to brighten up the moment.” Looking back on her acting choices, comedy does seem to be Jen’s comfort zone, though she’ll be stepping away from her roots with her new series The Morning Show (streaming here on the new Apple TV+ service…

Brendan Cole is used to rolling with the punches, but the Kiwi once dubbed “the bad boy of ballroom” is still smarting from his shock TV axing last year. The Christchurch-born dancer appeared on the hit UK show Strictly Come Dancing (the British version of Dancing with the Stars) for a whopping 15 seasons before being fired last year amid rumours that the show’s producers were tired of his “diva-like” attitude. The dad-of-two has since signed up for the latest X Factor spin-off – The X Factor: Celebrity – but it appears the sting of his sacking has yet to wear off. “One of the saddest things about leaving Strictly was a report claiming the production staff found me hard to work with,” Brendan said last week. “That hurt me…

Wondering what to cook this long Labour Weekend? We’ve got you covered with rice paper rolls that are fresh, snappy and fun for the whole family to make, a succulent lamb dish that’s great for lunch or dinner, and then we’ve gone and baked a couple of loaf cakes to fill the tins and have on hand for visitors. Spring rolls MAKES 12-15 The fun of making these rice paper rolls with people is nearly as good as munching on their zingy freshness! 2 cups cooked prawns 12-15 round rice paper ½ iceberg lettuce, shredded 2 carrots, julienned Big bunch of fresh coriander 20 mint leaves 1-2 limes, halved, to serve DIPPING SAUCE 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp soy sauce ½ tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp lemon or…

Up your fashion packing game for a long weekend away with some of these stylish options. They work, no matter where you’re heading. Casual outings • Add tropical flair to your travel wardrobe with this beautiful pleated skirt from Loobie’s Story. It’s wonderfully paired here with a cropped sweater from Max in a delicious sorbet blue hue. • Complete the resort vibe by adding these sneakers, with an espadrille sole design, from Deuce Generation. TOP $99.99 from MAX. SKIRT $299 from LOOBIE’S STORY. ACCESSORIES BAG $69.99 from EZIBUY. SNEAKERS $129.90 from DEUCE GENERATION. Tip... Pleats flatter all shapes and sizes. Soft suiting • Opt for the fresh feeling of linen as the weather warms. These soft-tailored pieces from Country Road are ideal for a long weekend away where dressing up…

Unlike most matte foundations which are oil-free, (1) Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation, $90, has jojoba seed oil in it to keep skin hydrated and balance oil production at the same time. (2) Shiseido Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation, $69, uses light-reflecting pearl powders to even out skin tone and texture, and is crease-resistant, which stops it from settling into lines. (3) YSL All Hours Cushion Foundation, $102, ($73 for refill), allows you to make any necessary touch-ups when you are on-the-go with its highly pigmented but nondrying liquid formula.…

Betty Ann & Les Matthews It was in Whanganui’s St Paul’s Church 40 years ago that Betty Ann and Les vowed to be together forever. “It was a lovely venue,” Betty Ann tells. “My late father gave me away too, which was rather special.” The Nelson couple decided to celebrate their ruby anniversary “unusually early” but with a traditional gift. “We were lured to a jewellery sale and snapped up a gorgeous ring,” Betty Ann says. “Our celebratory dinner occurred at our favourite restaurant - the 623 in Nelson - on August 30 with friends. Les teased that I couldn’t wear the ring until it was actually time, but I couldn’t resist the temptation.” Congratulations on your gem of an anniversary! SOKO is redefining the aesthetics of ethical fashion by…

Driving force Thanks for your article Driving Aunt Trish (21.10.19). I’ve seen Driving Miss Daisy cars around but never really known about the services they offer. After reading your article, I was inspired to find out more. My aunt recently broke her hip and I’ve been taking time off work to get her shopping and take her to appointments as she’s not comfortable in taxis. Knowing that there is a safe, friendly and reliable service that won’t just drop her off or pick her up is going to make my life so much easier. I still want to be there to help my aunt, but knowing that we have another option is great. Thanks for such an informative and interesting story.…

Reading the Weekly’s fashion pages last week, I was delighted to find that I couldn’t be more on trend. Fashion editor Leigh Matheson featured all sorts of animal prints – crocodile, snakeskin and leopard - and, coincidentally, that’s exactly what I picked out for myself on my recent weekend away. In fact, I picked up so much animal print that my wardrobe looks more like a petting zoo than a collection of clothes. Two leopard-print cardigans, on sale and perfect for Christmas in London; a pair of trackpants, also in a leopard print; a snakeskin jacket; and the pièce de résistance, a green denim leopard-print jumpsuit. I wonder what Leigh would say about that? I’ve found it hard to wear leopard prints in the past. I bought a leopard-print coat…

Actor Mike Minogue appears in TVNZ 2 comedy horror series Wellington Paranormal. My favourite book ever is… ”Tom Scott’s Drawn Out. His ability to make you laugh in one moment and cry in the next is a testament both to his talent as a writer and the amazing life he has led. A national treasure.” My book of the moment is… “I’m a huge fan of music autobiographies. I’m fascinated by people who live lives of excess. My book of the moment is Wonderland Avenue by former rock ‘n’ roll manager Danny Sugerman. It’s crammed with tales of Jim Morrison, Iggy Pop, fast cars, fast women, addictions and more types of hepatitis than you can shake a syringe at.”…

Gracious, Lord Grantham, you have been busy! Actor Hugh Bonneville looked chuffed to accept an honorary doctorate from Winchester University for services to dramatic arts. The Downton Abbey star (55) , who studied theology at the University of Cambridge in his youth, collected the scroll last week for his “consistent and significant contributions to the dramatic arts”.…