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Nadia Lim has been a woman in demand ever since she claimed the coveted MasterChef winner’s trophy in 2011. But on the day the Weekly calls to catch up, even she has to admit that things may have got away on her just a little. “Sorry, hang on a minute,” she yells down the phone as she tries to distract sons Bodhi (3) and River (1) for a few minutes so we can chat. “It’s just me and the kids here, and Bodhi’s got hold of the vacuum cleaner – I mean, great, he wants to vacuum – and five minutes before you called they broke the child security gate at the top of the stairs. “Bodhi,” she calls out, “can you go and vacuum the bedroom? Thanks, man! “Okay,”…

There’s a word making the rounds of Hollywood that you may not have heard: ‘Dernaissance’. Laura Dern, the fabulous 52-year-old actress descended from Tinseltown royalty, is having a moment – and she intends to make the most of every second. Lauded for her razor-sharp portrayal of mean Monterey mum Renata in hit TV show Big Little Lies, Laura, the daughter of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, is enjoying the most fruitful period of her career, and will soon be gracing the big screen as Marmee in the upcoming movie version of Little Women. “I feel the fire in me,” she says. “It’s not just that we’re getting work,” she adds, referring also to her female contemporaries and friends, including Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, “it’s that we’re playing complicated,…

Muriel Harrison was an adventurer at heart. She was also one of those grandmothers who let her grandkids eat biscuits for breakfast in bed whenever they stayed overnight, lovingly turning a blind eye to any crumbs. To Lizzie Oakes she was the nan who readily offered cuddles and love served with a side of ginger ale or a game of Mah Jong, so when the 79-year-old widow announced she had booked a sightseeing flight to Antarctica with friends, it didn’t surprise the family. “It was just like, ‘Oh Nan’s off on another adventure!’” smiles Lizzie, who was only 10 at the time. “I don’t know what made her book the trip at the age she was, other than Antarctica always interested her. It was a part of the world she…

Every shade of blue is in stores this season, from deep rich navy through to periwinkle and smoky hues. Find your true blue this summer. The sky’s the limit! Heading out • If you’ve got a special catch-up or meeting, then this silk print dress, with its super-flattering cut, from Simply You’s new collaboration with EziBuy is hard to beat. • It’s styled here with tie-up sandals, plus a handbag that’s big enough to fit all your summer essentials in. SIMPLY YOU DRESS $299.99 from EZIBUY. WHISTLE EARRINGS $14.99, WHISTLE CUFF $16.99 and BOSTON & BAILEY BAG $79.99 all from FARMERS. SANDALS $59.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. Casually cool • Dressing down doesn’t need to be unkempt as this ensemble shows. A classic stripe top in a modern fit, such…

There’s nothing like the spectre of an influx of Christmas guests to get you in a panic about the state of your entrance. So if the gate’s hanging off its hinges and your once-elegant signature pots are full of weeds, you have about four weeks to smarten up. Go for it. Welcome inside! The aspect of our front (and actually, only) entrance that I like the most is the Michelia Figo planted halfway down the drive to the house. One positive is that the tree juts out just far enough to hide much of the house from view, creating a bit of intrigue when visitors arrive. The negative is that it creates a little kink in the driveway, which makes reversing out difficult. Driveway lights would be a huge help…

AS WELL AS THE DIVING: Visit Waterbom Bali, a huge hydro park, with loads of slides. The adrenaline ran high, especially when it came to the vertical drop ones. If you arrive early, there aren’t many queues.See waterbom-bali.com. HIRE A TAXI FOR THE DAY: To visit the craft centre, Ubud, which is also another spot for high-energy street markets. GET EXPERIMENT AL WITH FOOD: Indonesia is the home of classics, such as nasi goreng, but features a huge range of choice too. Hunt out scrumptious salads and seafood or all kinds of marinated meat skewers.…

Inspiring Gabby I always feel encouraged when I read your Weekly People section. They are stories of hope that are heartening, inspiring and enlightening. Gabby’s Gutsy Rebound (18.11.2019) really touched me. It was so unfortunate for the young netballer to get a common cold that left her paralysed, but I love that she didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dreams. Given her hard work and dedication, she deserves every success coming her way as New Zealand’s first wheelchair umpire. I’m also not surprised that she was named as a finalist in this year’s Attitude Awards, which celebrates Kiwis living with a disability. I’ve got no doubt that her family’s love and support has helped her conquer any challenges. Keep it up girl, you are one big inspiration to…

I’m the same man I was last week. Perhaps three percent less manly. All because I decided to go for a drive. It was a seaside drive with my darling, one of our daughters and her friend. A lovely drive that unfortunately took us to a dead end. The only way to turn around appeared to be to drive onto the beach. “Surely not,” said a cautious voice in my head. “Yeah, no worries,” said another. “Look. There are other four-wheel drives on there. It’ll be fine.” So off I went – quickly across the soft sand onto the hard beach where I executed my turn. We were fine. “Told you,” said the confident voice in my head. But I turned too quickly and we hit soft sand with no…

He’s got big shoes to fill with a dad like Sir Mick Jagger, but two-year-old Deveraux is already proving he’s a chip off the old block! The tiny tot happily swaggered his way down a New York City street last week with mum Melanie Hamrick (32), all the while displaying some of his famous dad’s facial expressions. Despite their busy schedules, ballerina Melanie insists she and the 75-year-old have a solid relationship. Of having the rocker’s eighth child she says, “Mick and I are fantastic co-parents... I never feel a lack of support, regardless of our not being based in the same city.” However they’re living, it’s clear that it’s to wee Deveraux’s satisfaction!…

It remains our nation’s biggest disaster – the day 257 lives were lost in an instant. Forty years on fr om the Erebus crash, emotions still boil close to the surface for so many Kiwis who lost loved ones. It seems every household in our small country has a connection of some sort, and in this issue we honour those stories and those who perished while doing something that is the very essence of being a Kiwi – embarking on an adventure, being intrepid and travelling to new frontiers at the edges of the earth. It’s with a heavy heart that I read through our stories this week, which range fr om those in our archive that ran shortly after the disaster , to new stories of future generations who…

For the widow of Captain Jim Collins the distress of the past 18 months – during which with other crew relatives she feels she has had to shoulder the brunt of the blame for the Mount Erebus disaster – has been eased by the “hollow victory” of the Royal Commission report. “It should never have happened, it was such an incredible waste. I just feel so angry, sad and grieved at the futility of it all…” With these carefully chosen words Maria Collins wraps up the last 17 months of her life – a period of agony that she never wants to endure again. Maria (46) – with short, salt and pepper hair, in a T-shirt and skirt – is the woman Jim left behind when he and 256 other…

The entertaining season is upon us and that means going to parties, hosting one, inviting friends over for an impromptu gathering and more. Having great party food that’s hassle-free to prepare, easy to pass around and elegant to eat is essential. Bite-sized bits! Eggplant, beef & basil rolls MAKES 12-15 These are a flavour explosion! 2-3 eggplants ¼ cup olive oil, plus extra 1 red capsicum, deseeded and thinly sliced 4 tbsp red wine vinegar 300g rump steak, cooked medium rare Small handful basil leaves 1 tsp black sesame seeds 1 Preheat oven to 180oC. Line two oven trays with baking paper. 2 Cut the stalk ends off the eggplants so that it can stand upright on a flat surface. Using a sharp knife, cut 1.5cm-thick slices from end to…

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Can you get a DIY store to assemble flat-pack furniture you’ve bought from them for you? Plus, how to protect precious paintings you want to display in a light-filled room. A little extra help! You’ve found some attractive, low-cost, already-assembled furniture on display at your local DIY store, but were disappointed to find that only the display versions are already assembled. The items you purchased, you had to assemble yourself. Will major DIY stores assemble furniture for you on request? They may. This will depend on staff availability, the time of year (not around Christmas), and the complexity of the job. It wouldn’t be unreasonable for them to charge you extra for the work too, but some stores will sometimes do it for free. Of course, you can always ask…

It’s a keeper! Love a smoothie when you’re on the go, but don’t love the plastic takeaway cups and straws? This 500ml stainless steel reusable smoothie cup and straw will help you do your bit to save the planet. Available in four colours, $29.99, from Cotton On. CANTERBURY TALES... If you fancy a day savouring delicious bites and thirst-quenching drops in the sunshine, then head to Canterbury! The North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival is a boutique food and wine event that showcases the produce of the local region. Highlights include 30 local wineries and more than 20 stalls from the area’s best chefs, bakers, producers and food trucks. There’s a makers’ market where artisans share their skills with demonstrations and short classes, a talk tent where producers discuss their…

DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE! The other day I was asking a small boy what he wanted to be when he grew up. His answer? “I want to be a vet, but you have to be super smart to get into vet school.” He paused, then said decidedly, “If I don’t get into vet school, I’ll just be a doctor!” Nanny K, via email GLORY DAYS My nine-year-old granddaughter Olivia was staring intently at our wedding photo, taken in 1972. After a while, she said to me, “Grandma, did you and Pop really used to look like that or did you have makeovers?” Chris, Whakatane, June 24, 2013 FAIRY PROTECTOR My seven-year-old grandson went to bed with the tooth he had recently lost safely tucked under his pillow. After a while…

Our Cute Kid wins a copy of Blong the Cat’s Costume Caper by Karen McMillan (Duckling Publishing, RRP $19.99). Blong goes shopping to buy a special outfit to wear to a wedding, but not everyone likes his choices! This is a story of costumes, numbers and dancing, all wrapped up in a bow of kindness. 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.…

LAST CHRISTMAS (PG) This sickly sweet rom-com is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! The story follows Kate (played by Emilia Clarke) who is struggling with life and feels like everything is going wrong – that is until she meets the mysterious and handsome Tom (played by Henry Golding). The movie has an interesting mix of romance, comedy and drama but Dame Emma Thompson is the real star of the show and will have you laughing out loud with her role as Kate’s mum. However beware, if you’re looking for a shocking plot twist or an unexpected ending, this story is quite predictable and cliché. On the other hand, if you want to simply switch off and enjoy some good old-fashioned romance, then this is the movie for…

There wasn’t a dry eye on set as Kym Marsh filmed her final scenes on the cobbles last week, bringing to a close a 13-year stint on Coro. The former pop singer announced her plan to leave the show back in February. “When I was lucky enough to be offered four episodes on Coronation Street, I could never in my wildest dreams have thought I’d be here 13 years later,” she said. “It’s been an incredibly difficult decision, but it feels like the right time for me to take a break from the show and explore some other roles.” Kym was also keen to spend more quality time with her family, after the 43-year-old became a grandmother in May. Her daughter Emilie Cunliffe and her partner have been living with…

In the personality stakes there is no denying that The X-Factor’s head judge Simon Cowell is larger than life – but thanks to his new diet he’s now smaller than ever! The 60-year-old music mogul stopped to sign autographs outside a London radio station last week and fans couldn’t help but notice his drastic change in body shape. The star, nicknamed Judge Dread by X-Factor fans, has lost upwards of 10kg since switching to a vegan diet, with Simon confessing he did it partly to keep up with his five-year-old son Eric, whom he shares with partner Lauren Silverman (42). “I realised if I didn’t sort myself out physically I wouldn’t be able to catch up with him,” he explains. “Because from the minute he gets up to the minute…

“Write the damn book!” This was the chorus of voices in Sarah Myles’ Hawke’s Bay hobby writing group. A regular, she’d been hoping to muster the confidence to pen women’s fiction. But after returning from a spell away in New Plymouth to mark the one-year anniversary of her grandmother’s death, Sarah had made some interesting discoveries. She’d started delving into the murky world of the Erebus disaster – of which her grandfather, Frank Christmas, was one of the 257 victims. The topic was almost taboo in Sarah’s family, spoken about in the sparest detail, glossed over, buried, although never, ever forgotten. On this particular day, Sarah had returned to her group with news. She’d found the courage to ask her family questions about her poppa – she’d even met with…

Fig & frangipane tarts MAKES SIX 10-12CM TARTLETS SHORTCRUST PASTRY 170g plain flour, plus extra for rolling 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed Pinch of salt 1 egg yolk 1-2 tbsp ice-cold water FILLING 100g butter, at room temperature 100g caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp almond extract 100g ground almonds 9 figs, quartered 1 tbsp flaked almonds TO SERVE 1 tsp icing sugar 6 tbsp crème fraîche 1 For the pastry, put the flour, butter and salt in a food processor, then pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Transfer to a bowl and add the egg yolk mixed with a tablespoon of cold water to make a smooth but not sticky dough. Add the extra water if required. 2 Put the dough on a floured work surface, roll it…

WHAT IS IT? Acne that appears on your back. WHAT CAUSES IT? Similar to breakouts on our face, acne on the back can appear with hormonal fluctuations, a buildup of dead skin cells, bacteria and even from using unsuitable body or haircare products. HOW DO I TREAT IT? Care for the area separately to the rest of your skin with ingredients such as glycolic or salicylic acid. They will work to unplug pores and prevent a build-up of dead skin cells that acne-loving bacteria simply love to flourish in. Make sure you wash your back well after using products that might stay in contact with your skin, thus clogging your pores, such as rich hair masks and sunscreens. Enlist the help of a long-handled body brush. After any form of…

Make your own customised spray cleaner, care for your precious china and get that stubborn stain out of your carpet. Out, damned spot! Getting rid of a spot on your chair or carpet usually involves buying something really toxic in a can and spraying it on. This is a way you can do it at home without any nasty sprays or chemicals: Half fill a small bowl with warm water and add about 1 tbsp dishwashing liquid – clear and unscented is best. Whisk the mixture until you have loads of foam. Work the foam into the stain with a damp clean cloth. When you see the stain has lifted, rinse with a solution of half water and half white vinegar, then blot well with a dry cloth. Rinse with…

TAKING PARACETAMOL When neck pain strikes, instead of reaching for a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as aspirin or ibuprofen, which can interfere with other medications, try taking a couple of paracetamol. “After the age of 50, anti-inflammatory medication can be harmful, so speak to a health professional before taking it,” Trudy advises. RESTING UP Just like spraining an ankle, you might need to rest for a couple of days, Trudy says. If that’s out of the question, take regular breaks. Either way, don’t stay still for hours at a time. “Try turning your head from side to side – if you can’t do it while standing or sitting, try it while lying down.” APPLYING HEAT Heat will help the muscle relax, especially if it’s in spasm. ICING IT For recent…

Sometimes we forget how much the mere act of living teaches us, and it’s only when it comes time to pass on that knowledge and experience that we realise how far we’ve come. Life lessons! I spoke at a women’s event in Dunedin recently, where I got to meet some amazing Southland women. I’d said yes to the speaking engagement some months previously and then a couple of weeks out I was rueing it. Time seemed to have evaporated on me when it came to putting together a 40-minute presentation. I got there – there’s nothing late nights and focus can’t solve (plus a determination not to be distracted by emails). I also wasn’t sure I had much to add to their collective knowledge, but, on reflection, maybe being 52…

The beauty of nature is right on your doorstep – here’s how to get amongst it! With the holidays on the horizon, it’s fun to look ahead and plan outings and activities. Whether you’re enjoying a stay-cation or visiting another part of the country, make time for some outdoor adventures. Stepping out on a bush, beach or mountain walk is a great opportunity to reconnect with family and friends and, importantly at this expensive time of year, it’s a free way to keep the kids occupied and give them time away from their devices. So book some walks into your holiday schedule – because there’s nothing like the great outdoors! PENNY’S TOP TIPS TO POWER THROUGH ANY ADVENTURE 1 It’s about the journey, not the destination. Don’t rush your walk…

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22 Focus on the people around you who are tried and true; those wonderful people who have seen you at your worst and who have celebrated you at your best. This is a time to stay with those you know and feel most comfortable with. The thing is, there is more than just a friendship here, and there will be an indication that a friend would like more. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 If someone thinks they are going to get to know you well, they are mistaken. You are quiet and reserved at times, but underneath are passionate about the things and people you love in this life, as well as being focused and ambitious. You choose when to show how you feel,…

I was talking to my friend Wendyl Nissen a couple of weeks ago and I knew she was up in the Hokianga before she even told me. Her voice changes when she’s in her happy place. She has a beautiful voice but in the city, she sounds rushed, harried. In the Hoki, she sounds relaxed and completely chilled out. I was telling her how much I was looking forward to getting our house back this Christmas – our lovely tenants who’ve done such a good job of looking after our sanctuary are moving into their own home at the end of the year. While I’ll be sorry to see them go, I can’t wait to get back up north. Wendyl said, “Why wait? Pack a suitcase, jump in the car…

She was the most awarded female artist ever and had more consecutive number-one hits than The Beatles, but Whitney Houston still had many struggles in her life. Now, a new documentary charts the life and tragic death of the music icon using unseen archival footage and exclusive recordings and interviews. Acclaimed director Nick Broomfield is the man behind the doco and says it differs from previous ones on the artist. “I became more obsessed with the fact that she was this incredible crossover artist… she eventually paved the way for Beyoncé. But that took its toll and she paid the price for it.”…

With climate change constantly in the news, this futuristic novel is timely. Imagine that the earth is almost covered in water. Only mountaintops are left, and civilisation, as we know it, is gone. Myra remembers the way things were. She grew up in Nebraska but now lives on a small boat with her young daughter Pearl, the only family she has left. They fish for food, trade their catch for supplies and struggle to survive. Myra has not only lost her home, but also her older daughter, who was taken by her father seven years ago. After discovering that the child is alive, she vows to find her, whatever it takes. To survive the dangerous journey, she must find a larger vessel, and people who can be talked or tricked…

She lives in Omaha, Nebraska. For many years, she wrote poetry while working in a library and teaching English. This is her first novel, and it has already been snapped up for a TV series and will be translated into 17 languages. The novel was inspired by… ”A dream of a global flood I had when I was pregnant. The dream was of a wave of water coming across the prairie, all the way from the oceans, a flood that spanned the whole continent. After having this dream, I saw the image of a mother on a boat in a future flooded world, sailing with one daughter, but separated from her other daughter. I knew this would be a story about surviving after a natural disaster, but also about a…