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Prince Charles (71) and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (72) ended their tour of New Zealand last week with an emotional visit to the south. Landing in Christchurch, they first visited Tuahiwi Marae in North Canterbury, where they met with March 15 survivors, including Ahmed Iqbal Jahangir, who said it was “amazing” to meet the prince. “He shared his condolences and said that we are in his prayers,” said Ahmed. The pair later visited Christchurch’s cathedral with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, where Prince Charles lamented that the damage it had suffered was a terribly sad “reminder of so much that’s been lost”. He then made a surprise announcement, accepting an invitation to be the Royal Patron for the cathedral’s reinstatement project. Bishop Peter Carrell said the prince’s acceptance underscores that the…

JUSTIN’S CO-STAR WITH BENEFITS! THE COUPLE COULDN’T STOP THE FEELING! They seemed to have one of Tinseltown’s most stable relationships, but the future of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s marriage is under a cloud after he was seen holding hands with another woman in a bar. Justin was spotted getting cosy with actress Alisha Wainwright (30), who plays his love interest in the movie Palmer, during a night out with cast members in New Orleans. Onlookers say he clutched her hand with both of his, and she was stroking his knee. A source insisted there was nothing going on between the pair. “They were out with a group of people from the production.” But it was also noticed that Justin (38), who has been married to 7th Heaven star Jessica…

Twenty-five years ago, Mariah Carey released her standout song All I Want For Christmas is You, which became one of the iconic tunes of the festive season. While there is much dispute, even in the Weekly office, about who reigns as the queen or king of Christmas music – is it perhaps Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé, Wham! or The Pogues? – Mariah has taken the title upon herself. She is, in a word, obsessed with Christmas. She says it’s likely due to her “very dysfunctional” childhood. Growing up with divorced parents, siblings she is still estranged from and financial hardships, she found the festive season the most difficult and stressful time of the year. She became determined to flip that on its head. “[As a child] I vowed in my…

With Christmas almost upon us, it’s time to update your wardrobe with a few perfect pieces for the festive season. Go for red, green and white with splashes of metallic. Classic chic • White lace is a lovely choice for the day and this Witchery top will look equally good styled for your seasonal celebration as it will dressing up denim any other time. • The teal button-down midi skirt from Forever New plus fresh white accessories round out a classic look with serious contemporary flair. TOP $149.90 and EARRINGS $34.90 both from WITCHERY. SKIRT $99.99 from FOREVER NEW. BOSTON & BAILEY BAG $59.99 from FARMERS. SHOES $59.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. Tip... Wear midi-skirts with a tucked-in top to create shape. Printed perfection • Sometimes all you want for…

I hate plugs, cords and wires. If I ever get to build another house and they still exist, I swear I will spend hours working out what items need to be plugged in and how to hide the whole, hideous mess. But what I’d really like is for all my appliances to be wireless. Not much to ask, is it? A few weeks ago we bought one of those stick vacuum cleaners. It was an impulse buy at one of Briscoes’ sales, and I secretly feared it would go the same way as the bar stool we bought for the kitchen island so I could perch on it to have my five o’clock wine while The Partner leaned on the bench. Well, the bar stool hasn’t had much use but…

This is one of my most popular recipes because it is so economical. You only use 1 tbsp per average load, or two for a large or extra-dirty load. If you use washing soda, it will be more of a clay; if you use soda ash – which is a refined form of washing soda – you will get a powder. Both work just as well. Try experimenting with different essential oil combinations until you get a smell you enjoy. This is fine for front loaders and great for people with skin allergies, and won’t leave powder marks. 1 cup washing soda or soda ash 1 cup baking soda 50ml liquid castile soap (I use Dr Bronner’s) 20 drops lavender essential oil Mix the washing soda and the baking soda…

The beauty of nature is right on your doorstep – here’s how to get amongst it! Summer’s here, school’s nearly out and it’s time for some fun in the sun! Combining a short walk with a beach, lake or river swim is the perfect family outing. It makes exercise fun and it’s good for your mental wellbeing too. For parents it’s a welcome escape from the inevitable pre-Christmas panic, and for kids and teens it’s a reminder that there’s life beyond the screen. New Zealand is blessed with so many beautiful walking tracks, there’s sure to be one right on your doorstep – so head outdoors and get active with your family this summer. North ISLAND WRIGHT’S HILL LOOKOUT LOOP WALK REGION: Wellington TERRAIN: Hilltop walk DISTANCE: 2.4km TIME: 1.5…

HIGH PRAISE! My son Michael was only about four years old when one Sunday we asked him to say grace before we tucked into our meal. Looking very serious, he closed his eyes tightly, clasped his hands and said, “Thank you, Lord, for the food but, most of all, thank you that you keep us stuck to the earth so we don’t go flying off, together with the green peas on our plate.” Amen. Norah Tuckett, via email SAUCY MISS My five-year-old granddaughter, on being chastised for wriggling at the table, said she had a sore bottom, then asked if she could have some sauce on her sausages. “Sauce is not good for a sore bottom,” said Mum. “I don’t want it on my bottom, I want it on my…

Grave occurrences I was charmed by the winning letter in last week’s magazine, Here in Spirit (02.12.19). It reminded me of last year when I was searching for my great-grandparents’ grave in Oamaru. It seemed to be nowhere to be found. It is a large hilly graveyard, and it started to rain. In desperation, I started calling out aloud to my ancestors: “George, Susannah, show me where you are buried!” I called this out three or four times, reminding them I was their great-granddaughter, when my cellphone rang. It was my daughter in Christchurch. I explained to her that I was walking around the old cemetery, calling on my ancestors to help me, as I couldn’t find their graves. Two minutes later she told me exactly where they were (the…

The world is divided into two types of people: Those who prefer real Christmas trees, and Muppets. You guessed it: I’m a realer. Always have been, always will be. I love the aroma, the joy of finding the perfect pine, the dropped needles, the beautiful irregular symmetry of nature, impossible to synthesise. I disdain artifice. Get a tree or don’t get a tree. But don’t invite some pale, bogus imitation into your home. My family knows this of me and it has not been questioned. Until this year. I laughed when Megan first suggested a pretend pine. It was October. I figured she just wanted to start Christmas ridiculously early and was using her normal tactic of suggesting an artificial tree, knowing I would instinctively insist on a real tree,…

THE GOOD LIAR This thrilling cat-and-mouse chase is a ride to remember! The Good Liar stars British Hollywood heavyweights Sir Ian McKellen (80) and Dame Helen Mirren (74) and tells the tale of an older gentleman who spends his days conning lonely widowed women out of their money. But going by the casting of Oscar-winner Helen alone, you can safely assume there’s more to this story than meets the eye. It’s a movie that will keep you guessing, and it truly does justice to the talents of the pair.…

Every year I swear I’m going to get better at it, and yet, every year December 1 hits and a sense of panic sets in. Hang on, where did November go? Why haven’t I done a single bit of Christmas planning? How on earth am I going to fit everything in? Why can’t I breathe?! This year I started my panic a little early – a couple of weeks ago, in fact, when I looked at the calendar and realised I’d miscounted the weeks until Christmas and there were two fewer than I’d thought. But right as my blood pressure began to rise, I remembered I’d already bought one gift... if only I could remember where it was. Well, lo and behold, I found it stashed away among a whole…

The Topp Twins have a special Christmas present for the nation’s mums and dads: a few minutes of peace and quiet! Well, that’s the aim anyway, as Dames Jools and Lynda get set to grace our screens once again alongside a fellow slice of Kiwiana, the beloved Goodnight Kiwi of TV days past. The twins are part of a bevy of New Zealand’s finest entertainers and broadcasters who have brought the little kiwi and his cute cat back to life with the new TVNZ OnDemand series Goodnight Kiwi, which features celebrities reading kids’ books to the nation’s children. “We were honoured to be asked,” Lynda (61) tells the Weekly. “We remember the Goodnight Kiwi. We felt very grown up indeed when we were allowed to stay up to see it.…

It’s claws out at dawn for two of music’s biggest knights. Sir Elton John and Sir Rod Stewart have been famously close for decades – they even have pet names for each other. But Elton and Rod – or “Sharon” and “Phyllis”, respectively – are currently at odds, with the Crocodile Rock singer refusing to talk to Rod after the Scottish crooner apparently slighted his farewell tour, which is heading our way early next year. Says Rod, “I love Elton, only we’re not talking at the moment. We’ve had a spat. I criticised his tour as being money-grabbing.” Indeed, Rod told an American talk show that he thought Elton’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour was “stinking of selling tickets”, and wasn’t rock ’n’ roll. He also criticised Elton biopic Rocketman…

Sticky Beak the Kiwi was THE Christmas song of the early 1960s, on high rotation in radio stations across New Zealand. The singer was Julie Nelson, a 14-year-old schoolgirl from Gisborne plucked from obscurity - as old newspaper clippings note - by a couple with an eye for talent. “The girl intends to go places,” said one, circa 1962. “There is a quiet determination about Julie Nelson; she knows where she’s going and how to get there. Gisborne, it is considered, will be proud of her in the not too distant future.” Marion Banks laughs at that. Nothing, she reckons, could have been further from the truth. And she should know – Marion is, or was, Julie. Now 73 and living in Greytown, opposite the primary school she attended, Marion…

This week’s recipes are all spectacular dishes for your festive table. There’s something for everyone’s taste with a delectable salmon dish, a wonderful turkey, glazed ham and a bountiful platter of vegetables. There’s no last-minute prep needed either, so you can relax and be joyful. Dinner is served! Turkey platter SERVES 10-12 This year I’ve used an old trick for cooking the Christmas turkey – an oven bag! It really is the best way to achieve a turkey that’s both moist and flavourful and, even better, this method results in an instant gravy! 3 tbsp flour 1 tsp sea salt, plus extra ½ tsp cracked black pepper 1 x XL oven bag 3.5-sized turkey – use a good-quality bird 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs ¼ cup herbs (I used parsley and…

Make your Christmas stress-free with some old-fashioned Green Goddess recipes for food and gifts. GREEN GODDESS DIY GIFTS Creating your own gifts for Christmas makes a lot of sense financially but it’s also nice for the person receiving them to know that you have put so much thought into them. These are my favourite homemade gift ideas. CLEANING PASTE This is a great green alternative to a cleaning paste for porcelain baths and sinks. It uses cream of tartar, which is made out of grape skins after they’ve been used to make wine. 1 cup baking soda 1 tbsp cream of tartar 10ml liquid castile soap 5ml water 1ml peppermint essential oil In a bowl, mix the baking soda and cream of tartar. In a jug, mix the liquid castile…

If you want to buy Christmas gifts that encourage the recipient to lead a healthier lifestyle, here are a few suggestions. Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Look no further! SKIPPING ROPE Here’s the ideal gift for the person who likes to exercise but travels a lot and can’t always get to a gym class. A skipping rope is lightweight, easy to transport and can give you an impressive workout. Skipping tones muscles, helps with weight loss and is good for balance, coordination and agility. Make sure you buy a weighted rope, not a child’s one. WRIST WEIGHTS Weighted wristbands help give your arms a serious workout if you wear them while walking and remember to swing your arms. CHARITY DONATION If there is someone in your life who really has…

YOU WILL NEED • Cardboard for the stencil sheet • Craft knife and pencil • Plain white paper • Sponges • Testpots of your chosen colours – we used Resene Fast Forward, Artemis, Liberty, Ethereal and Moonlight. Step 1: Make the stencil by drawing random abstract terrazzo shapes onto a piece of card. Once you’re happy with the pattern, cut out the shapes with a craft knife. Step 2: Place the stencil on the first section of paper and dab paint on using a sponge. Be sure to use different colours to create a random pattern. Step 3: Move the stencil to the next part of the paper, being careful not to smudge any sections already painted. To create a more random pattern, turn the stencil so that new shapes…

BEST LUNCH: The name Kaikoura translates as “eat crayfish”, and the Kaikoura Seafood BBQ kiosk is the perfect lunch spot. BEST PHOTO OP: Take your pick! Seals, dolphins, whales, mountain ranges, sparkling seas… DON’T FORGET: Kaikoura is a very walkable town, so take some comfy walking shoes and get into your stride. WHEN TO GO: Any time! There is so much to do and see, and all of the seasons provide stunning scenery.…

Who is responsible for ensuring underground cables aren’t cut while work is being done on your property? Also, is it possible to drink non-alcoholic beer all night and still be okay to drive? If you’re paying someone to do serious digging on your property, such as putting in fence posts, are you as the property owner responsible for ensuring they don’t cut through any underground cables? Or does that responsibility lie with the person doing the digging? If you have contracted someone to dig reasonably deep holes on your property as part of a building or fencing project, they will want to know where the major cables and pipes pass underground. This especially applies to electric cables, which could kill someone who cuts through them. If you don’t know for…

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec You always have courage – including the courage of your convictions. This week you’ll show people that once you’ve made up your mind, you won’t be swayed. You’ve made a moral stand about something important and no matter how much debate there is, you’re not changing your mind. You’ll get tired of justifying yourself – so simply refuse to discuss it. Your decision is a good one. CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 If you’ve started a diet or an exercise regime – anything that needs routine, focus and energy – you may need some help. You’ll be tempted to go off the rails so give a good friend the power to ensure you don’t give in to temptation. You’ll reach that goal, thanks…

Our Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of The First Doo-lally Daft Blinkin’ Bonkers Book by Ainsley Waite (Upstart Press, RRP $16.99), a bright and colourful joke book for kids. Author and illustrator Ainsley is a graphic artist, mum and expat Brit who lives in the Auckland suburb of Titirangi. 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.…

Anyone who’s had small kids or a ratbag husband will find plenty to relate to in this debut novel from a talented new Kiwi novelist. Even if you’ve experienced neither, there’s still a lot to laugh about. And since quirky craft tips are interspersed with the story, you’ll even learn how to make blue play dough and glow-stick balloons! This lively romantic comedy begins with a bombshell moment. Our heroine Rachel is living an uneventful suburban life. She’s the working mum of an unruly toddler and is pregnant with her second baby. So when she finds out her husband Stephen has been having an affair with an impossibly gorgeous celebrity interior designer she is stunned. Then Stephen decides to leave her for his new love, and poor Rachel’s life falls…

Stuck on gift ideas with Christmas creeping up? Look no further than our ultimate JBL family prize pack, which has something for everybody! The JBL T120TWS headphones are perfect for any mum on the go, while the JBL JR headphones will keep the kids entertained at a maximum of 85 decibels, the perfect limit for little ears. Dad can also keep busy and enjoy the peace and quiet with the JBL Live 650 headphones, equipped with active noise-cancelling and voice assistant capabilities. To win this amazing prize pack for the family, valued at $520, simply go to womansweekly.co.nz/win and enter the unique code JBL49 by December 13.…

It seemed like a great idea at first – acclaimed Oscar-winning writer and actress Dame Emma Thompson writing a movie based on one of the most beloved contemporary Christmas songs. The late George Michael had wanted Emma to come up with the screenplay for a movie inspired by his massive festive hit Last Christmas but there was a problem. She wasn’t a fan of the song. “This wonderful producer asked me, ‘Do you want to write a screenplay, a rom-com sort of thing, because we need a new Christmas movie based on Last Christmas,’” recalls Emma (60). “I said, ‘Not really, because it’s not my favourite Christmas song.’” However, after listening to the song again, she found inspiration for the plot in George’s words and says she came up with…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – well, mostly! For all the traditions and excitement the silly season brings, there are always a few problems to solve and disasters to overcome before you get to sit down with an impossibly big plate of ham and pav. We spoke to some of our favourite stars about their own festive frivolities, their time-honoured traditions, and how they cope with Christmas calamity. KIMBERLEE DOWNS – 1 News reporter “You can’t go past decorating and making Christmas treats with the dulcet tones of Michael Bublé on in the background. It’s simple, but it never fails to get me in the festive spirit! There are no disasters that I can think of – touch wood! I do like to be pretty organised about…

Toffee French toast with walnuts & berries SERVES 6 5 eggs 2 egg yolks 4 cups cream ¼ cup honey, melted 1 tsp vanilla essence Pinch of salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 12 slices baguette (French stick) 200g butter ½ cup brown sugar 6 walnuts Fresh berries, to serve Mascarpone, to serve Sprigs of mint, to serve Maple syrup, to serve (optional) 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the eggs, yolks, cream, honey, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl, then whisk well. Place the baguette slices into the egg mix, leaving them in until all of the mix has soaked up. 2 In a large frying pan, melt 100g of the butter and fry the soaked bread in batches until golden on each…

THE GRANDDAUGHTER: Let her pluck her gift right out of the Christmas tree with (1) The Aromatherapy Company Face Spritz, $12.99. THE NEIGHBOUR: A beautifully fragranced candle in a glass jar is the gift that keeps on giving. Try (2) Linden Leaves Vetiver & Violet Soy Candle, $44.99. THE NIECE: A cute tin of holiday make-up essentials will make you her favourite aunty. Try (3) Benefit’s Sweet Ride, $56. THE HUSBAND: (4) Natio for Men: Element, $26.99, has everything a modern man needs to stop using your moisturiser. THE JET-SETTING SISTER: A mini hairdryer and straightener in its own stylish suitcase? Yes please! Try (5) Remington AIR3D Styling Gift Set, $399.99. THE TEEN: Get her developing a good skincare routine now with (6) Dermalogica Get Glowing, $37. THE COUSIN: A…

DANISH GRAVLAX In Scandinavian countries, serving cur ed salmon is common at Christmas time. This is the r ecipe I’ll be using for our family dinner this year . Sides of salmon ar e quite easy to come by these days – it’ s well worth checking the fr eezers at your supermarket. 2 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp cloves 2 tbsp black pepper corns Finely grated zest of 1 orange 150g flaky sea salt 150g sugar 1 side of salmon, pin bones removed Whiz up the coriander seeds, cloves and peppercorns in a blender until they are still quite chunky – not a fine powder. Add to a bowl with the orange zest, salt and sugar, then mix well. Place your side of salmon in a large ceramic or…

Good news for migraine sufferers: Scientists have come up with a new drug that can relieve pain in just two hours for around one-fifth of people who are plagued by these terrible headaches. Ubrogepant may be suitable for patients who can’t take other medications because they are not safe for people at risk of a heart attack or stroke. Children who skip breakfast are less likely to achieve good grades. A British study found 30% of kids who rarely or never ate first thing in the morning found it difficult to concentrate at school because of hunger.…

Have yourself a frugal little Christmas... We all know that this time of year should be about togetherness and peace, but too often we spend it in a flap of shopping and food prep. Resist the urge. By the time you read this, it won’t be long until Christmas. If the big day isn’t front-of-mind for you yet, all the festive advertising will soon remind you! Though I love seeing the Christmas decorations up, the shopping pressure irks me. It’s never “30 days until a summer holiday” or, “30 days until ham for days on end”. It’s just a bald reminder there are only a number of days to shop yourself silly. If you’ve been to Europe in December, however, those Christmas markets where you can find all sorts of…

Screen sirens Oh, how wonderful to read your article Ladies in Red (02.12.19). It was so nice to see all the Brokenwood ladies looking so glam and gorgeous. The Kiwi series is such a hit in my family, so reading about these amazing bad girls who played their roles so well is such a bonus. I got to know more about them and their characters, and it was so fun to read their own rebellions or the little “crimes” they did when they were younger. Thanks for sharing their stories – it is the highlight in this week’s issue. Cheers, New Zealand Woman’s Weekly. More power to your wonderful magazine. Keep up the good work and the team effort to make it New Zealand’s number-one mag. M Lamong, Canterbury…

I have just waved goodbye to two beautiful young people who are heading off in a camper van to tour New Zealand. I miss them already and yet we only met by a stroke of fate. Tom and I visited Saint-Malo for a weekend when we were in France two years ago, and met Morgan, who worked in a really cool bar in the walled city. It’s a fascinating and beautiful place – well worth visiting. Saint-Malo was founded in the sixth century and its position on the coast of Brittany was a perfect strategic home for pirates in the 17th century. We really enjoyed chatting to Morgan, who said he was coming out to New Zealand at the end of the year. He’s a keen surfer and was looking…

AChristmas Carol is an upcoming fantasy mini-series based on the famous Dickens story. The three-part special is billed as an original spin on the well-known ghost story, taking viewers inside the life of Ebenezer Scrooge. It kicks off on December 23 on both Soho and streaming platform Neon. Actor Tom Hardy and director Ridley Scott are executive producers, while Steven Knight of hit series Peaky Blinders has penned the script. Tom (42) is excited to be stepping behind the cameras. “This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to revisit and interpret Dickens’ classic works.”…

She lives in Whangarei with her husband and two kids, works as a business journalist and, in her spare time, blogs about family life and writes fiction. This is her debut novel. This novel was inspired by… “My children. When I started writing Mummy Needs a Break, they were about four weeks old and two-and-a-half. I really did need a break but for some reason decided to write a novel instead! I wanted to celebrate how hilarious little people can be, and also acknowledge that so many of the things parents worry about are universal, whether it’s toilet training, screen time or just that general, ‘Will I ever get a full night’s sleep again?’ (I fear the answer to that is ‘no’.)” I wanted to write fiction because… “There’s a…