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She may have started the year as a princess and ended it as a private citizen, but Tessy Antony de Nassau has proved that her title was never what defined her, as she finishes the year on a high right here in New Zealand. Previously known as Her Royal Highness Princess Tessy of Luxembourg, she lost her title in September following her divorce from Prince Louis of Luxembourg (33), her husband of 11 years and the third son of Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. They have two children together, Prince Gabriel (13), and Prince Noah (12). When she first spoke of the divorce in April, she was confident she would tread her own path, whatever became of her HRH status. “A title doesn’t make you who…

Terry Wiffen is still nursing the scars from her recent 700-plus kilometre trek – three black toenails, plus any number of unsightly reminders of the blisters suffered on such a long hike. But the agony – “and yes, there were some really tough days” – was worth it, she tells. Terry, a midwife with 38 years’ experience who works with high-risk mums, has just returned from walking the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St James, in Spain. Like tens of thousands before her, Terry (63), a grandmother of four, was on a pilgrimage of sorts, although not for the more usual spiritual reasons. Hers was to raise money to buy specialist breathing equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit at Wellington Hospital, which covers the lower North Island…

THEY’RE YOUR STORIES By day, she’s a mild-mannered registered valuer. But by night, she becomes ‘octo-lady’. At least, that’s what Dawn Harpur’s two teenage sons like to call her. It’s all because the craft-loving Cambridge mum uses her spare time to crochet tiny colourful octopuses in an effort to soothe premature babies in neonatal hospital wards across the country. The ‘octopals’ are used to help prevent the wee bubs from pulling out their life-saving tubes while in an incubator by grabbing onto the soft tentacles instead, which are thought to feel like an umbilical cord. Dawn first heard about Octo Project, as it was then known, when a cousin in England sent her an article about hospitals trialling the hand-knitted sea creatures as therapeutic aids in…

If you’re wracking your brain trying to figure out what to get that person who seems to already have everything, look no further than a homemade gift! The Great Kiwi Bake Off judge and all-around catering expert Sue Fleischl has collated three pressies especially for the Weekly that you can whip up in no time for loved ones. CUCUMBER PICKLES SERVES 6-8 5 telegraph cucumbers, thinly sliced 3 brown onions, peeled and thinly sliced ½ cup salt 750ml white wine vinegar 2½ cups white sugar 1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds 1 tbsp celery seeds 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 Place the cucumbers and onions in a non-reactive bowl and stir through the salt. Leave for at least 1 hour. 2 Drain the liquid, rinsing in cold water to remove most…

WHAT ARE THEY? Those red, spidery-looking lines typically found around the nose, mouth and cheeks. WHAT CAUSES THEM? Genetics and hormones play a part, with fair-skinned people being more susceptible to broken blood vessels, as well as those with rosacea, acne and sensitivity. They are also commonly caused by years of sun damage or from some sort of trauma to the skin. HOW CAN I AVOID THEM? While they can be difficult to avoid, especially if you are predisposed, there are some measures to help prevent them from developing. Using a good broad-spectrum sunscreen regularly is number one. Use gentle skincare if you have sensitive skin, avoid over exfoliating with grainy scrubs and extreme water temperatures. CAN I GET RID OF THEM? Sometimes, they can just disappear on their own.…

I know parenting between generations is different, but I am really having to bite my tongue at my daughter’s rather casual approach to parenting. She has two children, aged six and four, and she doesn’t seem to feel that teaching them manners is important. Frankly, they’re turning into little horrors! How can I encourage them to speak respectfully to people and use their manners? I think manners transcend the generations, and whether you’re four, 40 or 80, a bit of appreciation for whoever you’re engaging with goes a long way. Feeling out of step with your daughter can make life tricky – perhaps she’s just plain busy and this is something you can quietly help with? Could you surreptitiously turn it all into a fun game or two for the…

“More than half of the world’s heavy diamonds can be found here,” the guide at Tehran’s Treasury of the National Jewels tells us. “Don’t tell Mr Trump,” he adds with a wink. In a nutshell, this joke sums up the beauty and bizarreness of a trip to Iran. I have been in the nation’s capital for less than 24 hours and it feels, at once, totally different and yet also incredibly familiar. The city itself looks like Europe – beautiful old buildings, flowers, mosaics and statues are everywhere. The locals are warm and welcoming; tourism, as you might imagine, is still a relatively rare concept here, so our small group is stopped often by people wanting to know where we are from and what we think of Iran. Of course,…

Master judges! What a lovely photo of the Australian MasterChef judges (02.12.2019)! It was a sad reminder though that this season is the last Matt, Gary and George will serve as the judges on. In my view, this last season has been the best ever with some really talented chefs and great camaraderie. I would also dearly love to thank each member of the Weekly’s staff for their work in the production of another 52 splendid magazines. I’m in my 80s now and have been enjoying the Weekly for as long as I can remember, as did my mother before me. I wish you all a blessed Christmas and a well-earned break. Avid reader, via email…

On average, every one of us across the country is hoarding $1200 worth of unused bits and pieces about the house, according to a recent survey by the popular invisible shop Trade Me. I’m not sure if that means even the little children of New Zealand have a great big stash of stuff, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it did. I do, though, have issues with the use of the word “hoarding” and also with the word “unused”. I have a lot of stuff that might seem unused, but I’d argue it’s simply waiting to be used. And there is no hoarding round our way. Well, I wouldn’t call it that. Collecting is a much more polite way to describe it. Anyway, Trade Me reckons there are 73 million…

She grew up in Africa and Australia, then shifted to New York in her 20s, where she became an actress and musician. After moving to London, she swapped to writing books. This is her second novel. The reason I wanted to be a writer is… ”Escapism and connection.” I love psychological thrillers because… ”I love writing them for the same reason that I love reading them: they keep me guessing. It doesn’t matter how well I think I have a story all plotted out when I begin, the characters always surprise me. I spend a lot of my writing time staring at the screen thinking: ‘Wow, I didn’t expect that from you!’ And that’s a lot of fun.” The best thing about writing this novel was… ”There were many best…

It was a picture of a happy family as Ben Affleck larked around with his kids in Los Angeles last week – but it was another story entirely just days before, when Ben and ex-wife Jennifer Garner (both 47) were spotted in the middle of a heated argument outside Jen’s home, shouting and gesturing at each other. Whatever their disagreement, it appeared to be all in the past as the former couple, along with their younger daughter Seraphina (10) and son Samuel (7), embarked on the serious business of choosing a Christmas tree, with the help of Ben’s mum Christine Boldt. It’s the season of forgiveness, after all!…

Every year, the same fierce debate erupts in the Weekly office – what is the best Christmas song of all time? Everyone has a strong answer. Senior sub-editor Emma cannot go past Mariah Carey’s seminal classic All I Want for Christmas Is You. Production editor Rebecca loves the traditional Silent Night. Our creative director Mirella adores Away in a Manger. Designer Nicole’s best-ever option is Do They Know It’s Christmas? while for art director Béla and senior sub-editor Bronwyn, there’s no other option than The Pogues’ Fairytale of New York. As for myself and editor Alice, this particular debate is one we have with gr eat gusto. We both adore Christmas – the tinsel, the lights, the festive movies, all of it - and we agree on a lot, like…

Angela Kelly has worked with the Queen and walked the corridors of the royal household for 25 years, initially as Her Majesty’s senior dresser, and latterly as her personal adviser, curator (the Queen’s jewellery, insignias and wardrobe) and in-house designer. As the first person in history to hold this title, she shares a uniquely close working relationship with the reigning monarch. In The Other Side of the Coin, the Queen has personally given Angela her blessing to share their unparalleled bond with the world. We hope you enjoy this extract from the book. DESIGNING FOR THE QUEEN The Queen accepts more than 300 engagements each year, through different seasons, occasions and cultures. Our role as her dressers is to ensure that Her Majesty is appropriately attired for each occasion –…

‘All I can do is turn a phrase until it catches the light’ Clive James was known for saying some rather cutting things about very famous people. But there was one person who escaped his scathing put-downs, and was instead the subject of glowing prose. The writer and broadcaster – who died last month aged 80 – was besotted with Diana, Princess of Wales, and for a time they were friends who lunched. Before her death in 1997, Diana cut ties with Clive, but he never bad-mouthed her. In fact, when she was killed in a car crash in Paris, he wrote a gushing 5000-word tribute to her in The New Yorker magazine. Clive was devastated by her death. “I wish I’d never met her at all,” he lamented. “Then…

“I’ve done some crazy things in my life; table tennis is the one thing that keeps me sane! In my teens I handcuffed myself to league player Dean Lonergan as a stunt to try and get a job with Radio Hauraki. I ended up doing work experience there and got some personalised number plates that said TIED UP as a memento. When I went to sell the car, a reporter contacted me and an article appeared in the Sunday News. My mum was so proud that I was a page-three girl! I was born in Auckland but moved down south in 2006. I bought the cheapest house in New Zealand at the time, in Ohai, a small coal mining town. I later discovered that the house, which is the original…

Re-imagining and recreating the Christmas feast into delectable leftovers brings me nearly as much enjoyment as cooking it in the first place. Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Turkey & slaw burgers MAKES 4-6 Leftover turkey makes a great burger patty, especially when combined with pork mince. PATTIES 2 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped 300g pork mince 1 cup breadcrumbs or leftover stuffing ½ cup herbs – I use chives, parsley and sage 2 spring onions, thinly sliced (or use leftover roast onions) 1 egg 1 tsp sea salt, plus a decent pinch black pepper Oil, for frying BURGER 4-6 buns Butter 4-6 lettuce leaves 4 tbsp cranberry jelly 1 cup coleslaw ¼ cup mayonnaise, thinned with lemon juice and 1 tsp sesame oil 1 Mix together…

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Dear Wendyl, I’ve had a bad run lately with the potatoes I buy. They seem to be going off really quickly in my pantry and it occurred to me that I might be storing them the wrong way. Then I thought, “I bet in the old days they stored them so they lasted forever,” and so I’m writing to find out if you have any knowledge of this. Please help, Jane Dear Jane, I certainly do! We tend to buy our potatoes in plastic bags, dump them in the pantry and forget about them. What we should do is take them out of the plastic when we get them home and put them instead into a basket or a paper bag in a cold place, ideally about 7oC. You also…

BEST ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Niloo. Inspired by Italy, but featuring delicious Iranian food. What a combo! BEST TOUR: NZ Travel and Tour Persian Veils tour. This woman-only trip was a true life highlight.See travelandtour.co.nz. WHAT TO PACK: Wearing a headscarf and conservative clothing is mandatory for all women travelling to Iran. BEST TIME TO GO: Spring and autumn, to avoid the weather extremes. Look at the SafeTravel section on mfat.govt.nz for any advisory information, and ensure your travel insurance covers you for all areas on your itinerary.…

A PRICKLY SITUATION! My cousin was spraying her orange tree, which is next to a large gooseberry bush, when she lost her balance and fell into the bush. Unable to get herself out without getting scratched, she called for help but nobody heard. She also couldn’t get her phone from her pocket to call her hubby. Eventually he decided to look for her and that’s how he found her - upended in their gooseberry bush. Whoops! Nanna Bing, via email NICE TRY Samuel, nearly three, was asked what word starts with an “x”. His reply? “Exclamation mark!” I had to give him top marks for trying! D Catterick, Palmerston North, May 13, 2013 HEAT OF THE MOMENT My friend had an appointment with a specialist in a town 50 miles…

Long live the king! I’ve never been overly fussed by Prince Charles, but his recent trip to New Zealand clearly highlighted his passion for the environment and the Commonwealth (02.12.2019). I was interested to read in your article that he has agreed to be the Royal Patron for the Christchurch Cathedral and also thought the photos in the mag showed his genuine interest in both Christchurch and Kaikoura post-earthquake. With all of the royal shame around Prince Andrew, I feel it’s time the Queen stepped down and enjoyed her twilight years with Prince Philip. She has done an incredible job and deserves time out of the spotlight. It seems Charles is ready to step into her shoes, particularly given the way he has handled the Prince Andrew debacle, plus now…

We’re going back to Downton! A sequel to this year’s wildly successful Downton Abbey movie is in the works, a producer of the flick has confirmed. After a very impressive box-office performance – that delved back into the Crawleys’ aristocratic lives after the TV series ended in 2015 and made almost $300 million worldwide – work has begun on a second feature film, says producer Gareth Neame. “We’re having those conversations,” he tells. “We’re working on what the story is, and when we might be able to make it. “We started vaguely thinking about it [a sequel] before the release of the movie. But we were kind of holding our breath. The reaction to the film, the press tour in the US and buildup to release were so strong. And…

To say it’s been a year to remember for actress Antonia Prebble is something of an understatement. From dealing with the aftermath of a devastating fire at the new home she and husband Dan Musgrove had just bought, through to welcoming their first child, there certainly hasn’t been a dull moment for the Westside star. “You know when you feel like you’re juuuuuuust on top of things? It’s a lot of that at the moment – we’re only just treading water!” she says with a laugh. “It’s definitely one of those times where if one thing changes, everything else is going to come crumbling down. The ‘being a mum’ part is actually fine, it’s straightforward, but it’s all the other elements that are going on at the moment that’s making…

As one of the new recruits on the latest season of The Crown, Helena Bonham Carter (53) has some mighty big shoes to fill. She is picking up the role of Princess Margaret from Vanessa Kirby, who won a slew of awards for her performances in the first two seasons. But Helena isn’t feeling the pressure, nor is she even remotely fazed by the attention or scrutiny. She says simply she has spent enough years in the spotlight to learn how to cope – and it’s some advice she thinks another royal could do with hearing. The Sweeney Todd star says she refuses to read press about herself and believes Meghan, Duchess of Sussex should perhaps do the same. “I feel like it’s just all too much,” she shares. “It…

What would you do with your 15 minutes of fame? I would tell everybody about my special Thoughts of the Day cards. There are 84 of them. If I could change someone's mindset to be more positive, or let them know it's okay to take risks or not to sweat the small stuff, then I think I could make a positive difference on a global scale. One of my favourite sayings is, ‘Anything that you've ever done that ultimately was worthwhile most likely initially scar ed you to death.’ Your worst hair cut ever? I’ve never had a bad hair cut but I once used a can of colour ed mousse for a work function so my blonde hair would be copper. It was supposed to come out after four…

Fettuccine with goat’s cheese pesto & tomato SERVES 4 500g truss cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 tbsp olive oil 300g fettuccine GOAT’S CHEESE PESTO 2 cups basil ½ cup Parmesan, grated 1 tbsp pine nuts 2 garlic cloves ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 100g goat’s cheese, crumbled 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 Place the tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with oil. Season. Roast the tomatoes for 10 minutes or until softened. 3 To make the goat’s cheese pesto, place the basil, half of the Parmesan, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor. Season and process until finely chopped. Keeping the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until thick and smooth. Add the goat’s cheese and pulse until combined. 4 In a…

For some people, Christmas can be the loneliest time of year. It’s tough if you don’t have anyone to spend the day with, and being on your own can rub in just how lonely you are generally. Here are some tips on how to bring the merry to your Christmas. VOLUNTEER Giving your time at Christmas can have several benefits. It not only helps those who need it, but it can also help you make social connections and feel better about yourself, thanks to assisting others. It can also boost your self-esteem. Check out opportunities to volunteer at homeless shelters, hospitals or nursing homes. ORGANISE AN “ORPHANS” CHRISTMAS If you know others who are likely to be on their own, invite them over. Make Christmas dinner a pot luck affair…

The parallels between raising puppies and children are remarkable. Both roles are about setting boundaries and encouraging good behaviour, while having fun and creating deep lifelong bonds. I have a puppy in the house who is charming and naughty all in the same minute. She is super cute and cuddly, then gets all bitey and goes on a wrecking mission. I’ve lost my favourite cardigan, the odd toilet roll gets made into confetti, and doors are getting shut to places where she can’t be trusted. I’d forgotten this period. It’s after the sweet wee puppy phase and before the semi-sensible adult. It’s the teenager who’s testing limits and annoying you but who then needs a huge hug because things are all a bit hard. I’m trying to be consistent, but…

There’s nothing worse than bored children hanging off your legs while you’re trying to savour your much-anticipated bottle of Christmas Veuve Clicquot, so we’re planning a few additions to the garden to entertain younger Christmas visitors. When I was a kid, we had an extraordinary next-door neighbour, Don Morrell, who spent hours entertaining me by building tree huts, organising adventures and inventing stories that kept me amused – and out from under my mother’s feet – when I got home from primary school. Once, he convinced me there was a hidden tunnel that led from the bush at the bottom of our property right down to the beach (a couple of kilometres away) and that if we searched the area, we could find it. We found the entrance – a…

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec You’re in a generous mood and helping everyone. While some people think you’re crazy and doing too much, you know better. It’s in your nature. You love to help, inspire and motivate. The wonderful part is that you’ll reap what you sow, and the rewards will come before the weekend is over. There are some new people to welcome into your life; perhaps a baby or even an adoption. CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Do you realise that you always seem to save the day? That people look to you if things are going wrong? No wonder you are exhausted. You never seem to have a clear run at your work; it’s always being interrupted by someone else’s problems. It’s time to put…

My bag is packed and in just a few weeks, I’ll be in London with my little family for what I’m hoping and praying will be a white Christmas. The jackets and merino hat and gloves that I only ever wear in London take up half of my suitcase. The thermals have been brought out of storage and I’ve packed a couple of good dresses for Christmas Day and New Year. I really don’t enjoy winter as a season but I wouldn’t miss being with the family for anything. This year, I’ve decided to embrace the whole Christmas in London experience. We were there for the festive season last year, but I didn’t get fully on board with the silly jumpers and flashing earrings and tartan pyjamas for the entire…

FROZEN II RATING PG  Nothing can ever beat the magic that was the original – but this sequel comes close! Queen Elsa and her sister Princess Anna return for another adventure in this charming new animated flick. Much like the first movie, it’s refreshing to find a Disney film that focuses on two strong young women supporting each other, instead of turning to a man. Their goal isn’t to find their Prince Charming – instead they’re building each other up, conquering their fears and doing what’s best for the people living in their kingdom. It’s a truly heartwarming film that will entertain adults as well as kids.…

Generally with thrillers and whodunits, I’m the worst at solving the mystery, but with this book I began to guess quite early on at least a part of what was going to happen. Not that it completely spoiled the story, as there was still plenty of interest in seeing how things played out. This is very much a tale that could only happen in the digital age. Charlie is an aspiring actress whose career isn’t going well. Fortunately, she is married to the gorgeous and wealthy Oliver – they are so blissfully in love they even have their own hashtag #charlieandollieforever. Oliver has a job in finance that Charlie doesn’t entirely understand, but he does a lot of overseas travel and she has noticed he seems more stressed lately. One…