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Abeachside photoshoot in Auckland with three weather presenters is an interesting experience. Between ominous dark clouds swirling, a substantial sea breeze blowing straight into the central Auckland beach where we’re setting up our picnic, and intense rays of sun almost blinding TVNZ’s Dan Corbett, Renee Wright and Matty McLean as they settle on the blanket, it’s hard to know where to start in weatherproofing our photo session. But as the Weekly crew wonder aloud if we’re about to be drenched thanks to a niggly early summer shower, three voices pipe up, almost in unison. “Nah, we’ll be fine!” Clearly, there’s no better trio to battle the elements with. And as Renee points out, it’s a remarkable day indeed. “This is actually the first time that we’ve ever had a photo…

The New Year is a fantastic time to set goals and figure out what the next 12 months will hold. If you’re keen to conquer a challenge or tick something off that seemingly endless bucket list and you need a little advice or motivation, here are some top tips from our world champion Silver Ferns. Also, turn the page for a host of other New Zealand celebrities’ takes on tackling the big stuff, plus they share their ideas of a perfect Kiwi summer! SAM SINCLAIR “When it comes to overcoming obstacles, it’s all just about remembering that I’m never taking on the challenges on my own. My family in particular are always there to support and encourage me through the good and the bad times.” GINA CRAMPTON “Get your problem-solving…

After the excesses of Christmas, let’s press go on a new year with these gorgeously simple, light and delicious dishes. It’s easy to eat healthily now with garden produce flourishing and seasonal fruit and veges in abundance. Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Courgette pizza MAKES 2 One of the quickest meals to whip up is a cheat’s crispy base pizza, which uses flatbread as a base to save on time. It’s ready in 15 minutes! Top with tasty vegetables on a creamy cheese sauce. ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup Parmesan, grated ½ tsp sea salt and a grind of black pepper 2 Lebanese flatbreads, you can also use wraps 2 courgettes, sliced into thin ribbons 2 tbsp currants, soaked in boiling water 2 tbsp sliced…

Considering they are what gets us from A to B, our feet deserve some love and pampering. Here’s how it’s done. PAMPER 1 EXFOLIATE your feet when they’re dry, not wet, to really shift that dead skin. Use a sturdy file or a grainy scrub and focus on the heels, balls of the feet and toe edges. 2 SOAK feet in a bowl of warm water for about 10 minutes, with bath milk, Epsom salts or essential oil added (rosemary and peppermint are good ones). For a blissful DIY massage, throw a few marbles into the bottom and roll your feet back and forth over them. 3 PUSH your cuticles back gently using an orange stick wrapped in cotton wool. Try dipping the tip in tea tree oil; this helps…

As we head into the new year, here are 20 things to do for your health, happiness and wellbeing in 2020. Feel good, look good! 1 DON’T SIT TOO MUCH Sitting is the new smoking when it comes to your health. People who spend much of their time on their backside are more likely to get heart disease, diabetes and dementia, and die earlier. Make the effort to get up and move around more often, both at work (if you have a desk job) and at home (if you tend to plonk yourself in front of the TV for hours every night). Set an alarm on your phone to remind yourself to get up. 2 GET RID OF CLUTTER People with cluttered homes are more prone to high…

The beauty of nature is right on your doorstep – here’s how to get amongst it! Looking for a fun bonding activity to get the family out of the bach on Boxing Day? Take a break from the beach and walk off that Christmas dinner with a wander along one of New Zealand’s beautiful scenic walking tracks. With literally thousands to choose from – from easy strolls to overnight adventures – we’re showcasing a selection of the best from around the country to encourage Kiwis to leave their worries behind and get out into nature. There’s no better way to spend quality time with your family over the holidays and, unlike so much at this time of year, it’s free! CATHEDRAL COVE WALKWAY REGION: Coromandel TERRAIN: Scenic beach walk DISTANCE:…

Life is a constant blend of looking forward, looking back and living in the moment. Preserving memories and planning ahead is important, but so is being present to make new memories All present & correct I recently put together a video for our son’s 21st and it was a huge but really lovely process. Huge because the content was in all sorts of places and a lot of it was in VHS format. I always knew the day was coming to sort out those family videos – it was one of those rainy-day jobs that I never got around to. Thankfully, I had a tape deck and an editor to help me, and we managed to digitise the videos first, making them easier for me to work with. That was…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 It’s time to get on intimate terms with someone a little unusual. It’s not the kind of person you’d normally date or start a conversation with, but you feel as if you should throw caution to the wind. And your intuition is spot on. They may appear to be “out there”, but in fact they are quite conservative in some things – just as you are. There is a spark here for romance or friendship. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 You’re up to mischief – but be careful. Some folk aren’t into practical jokes or slapstick humour. Don’t underestimate yourself when it comes to work achievements – you’ll fly through whatever tasks you set. You’ll have a highly energised couple of weeks and…

Shared thoughts I honestly can’t imagine what it would be like to lose a loved one in an event so seemingly random as a volcanic eruption. But to lose a loved one right on Christmas, in another country, must be so hard to bear. I loved Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s message (23.12.19) to family members of those who lost their lives on Whakaari/White Island: “You are forever linked to our nation and we will hold you close.” Kayelle, via email $100 WINNING LETTER The real Andy Murray I have always enjoyed Sir Andy Murray as a tennis player and admired his tenacity and professionalism, especially during his injury battles. I had no idea that he was involved in the Dunblane shooting incident in 1996 (16.12.19) and now understand why he…

I had a feeling about what might happen if we put our house up for sale. It seemed to me there was a reasonable chance someone would actually buy it. And that’s just what happened – and so quickly it left me no space at all to think about what it’s going to mean. Apart from all the awful packing and moving and the unpacking, that is. Because there’s the leaving to consider. I’m not all that good at leaving houses. In fact, as soon as I heard the unrefusable offer made on our house here in the bush-clad hills of Wellington, I wanted to change my mind and say the buyers couldn’t have it, no matter how deep their pockets. But good sense and the darling wife prevailed. So,…

Welcome to the roaring ‘20s! Well, truth be told, I hope the start to this new decade is more relaxing than roaring – with any luck, as you’re reading this we’ll all be somewhere with our feet up, a good book in our laps and perhaps even a chilled glass of prosecco by our sides! After a long year, I hope you’re using this time to decompress, reflect, relax and soak up the company of those you love most. You may have noticed that this issue is a little heavier than normal! The team has been hard at work (really earning that glass of prosecco!) creating a special double issue packed full of content that should hopefully keep you going until our next magazine comes out on January 6. We’ve…

Back in 1960, it took Sir Peter Snell just one minute and 46 seconds to run his way to Olympic history and into the hearts of New Zealanders. Four years after winning gold in the 800m at the Rome Olympics, he cemented his status as a sporting icon by winning both the 800m and the 1500m at the Tokyo Olympics. It was three from three – he only ever entered three Olympic events, and he won all of them. His sporting career lasted just five years, and he spent nearly 50 living in the United States. But he was beloved by Kiwis for those golden moments as well as the work he did promoting sport, and when Peter died last week aged 80 at his Dallas home, there was a…

NADIA LIM, CELEBRITY FOODIE AND AUTHOR “This summer there’ll be lots of pottering around in the vege garden, stone-fruit picking, picnics, swims in the sea, maybe a camping trip or two, falling asleep in the afternoon sun (fingers crossed while the kids nap), lots of real-fruit ice creams, laidback lunches that morph into impromptu grazing dinners with friends and family – all with my three favourite boys, Carlos, Bodhi and River. “I always like drawing analogies with nature. When it comes to goals, I’d say make sure you take in and enjoy the ‘hike’ when climbing your ‘mountain’. In other words, make sure you learn to love the journey as much as the end destination. It’s true that when you look back, you’ll find the ups and downs of the…

One of the Navy’s most talented musicians is lending her golden voice to a new charity that aims to give first responders and defence force personnel a place to heal. Songbird Rebecca Nelson is behind a trailblazing project to look after those on the front line in need of support and respite from daily exposure to trauma. Called Te Kiwi Ma¯ia or the Courageous Kiwi Charitable Trust, the initiative is being driven by the Navy reservist after she saw a gap in the provision of services promoting mental and physical wellbeing to military and emergency workers. Even before the first dollar has been raised, it’s already won a seal of approval from one of the most powerful figures in the Commonwealth, Prince Charles. The Kiwi singer says the charity, which…

Chicken & prosciutto bites MAKES 12 6 chicken tenderloins, flattened, halved lengthways 3 slices prosciutto, halved lengthways 12 basil leaves 6 sun-dried tomatoes, halved 12 toothpicks 2 tbsp oil Prepared aioli, to serve (see tip) 1 Place the chicken tenderloins flat on a chopping board. Top each tenderloin with a strip of prosciutto, a basil leaf and sun-dried tomato half. Roll up tightly and secure with a toothpick. 2 In a large frying pan or char-grill pan, heat the oil on medium and cook the chicken bites for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and cooked through. Serve with aioli. Top tip... • To make your own aioli, wrap 2 whole garlic cloves in foil and bake in a moderate (180°C) oven for 20 minutes until soft. Mash well and…

WHAT IS IT? A very clever, short-term solution to covering any regrowth in between salon visits. HOW DO THEY WORK? Clever pigments in multidimensional tones mimic hair and stick to your strands and scalp – staying put until shampooed out. HOW DO I USE THEM? Depending on your preference, choose from sprays, powders, crayons or mascara wands. Sprays are fantastic for covering larger areas, such as your parting, whereas powders and mascaras offer more control around your hairline and temple. Simply choose a shade close to your coloured hair. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? As well as hiding regrowth, root concealer is also an excellent way to make thinning hair look less obvious. OUR FAVOURITES (1) Goldwell Dualsenses Color Revive Root Retouch Powder in Copper Red, $35. (2)…

When making travel plans online, you’ll find multiple sites offering the same services, so how do you know if you’re getting the best rate? Also, what’s the deal with extended warranties? Go by the book! You’re frustrated because your teenage daughter has been talked into paying $60 for an extended warranty on a wireless speaker she’s bought. You feel it’s a waste of money because she’s paying for protection she already has in law. You thought stores weren’t allowed to sell extended warranties any more. I understand your frustration, but stores are permitted to sell extended warranties. An extended warranty means you don’t have to pay for repairs or loss for a specified time after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired. But such repairs, or loss or theft, are usually covered…

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to grow flowers for picking. Yes, you can pick magnolias, agapanthus and vireyas, but there are better options, and it’s time I learned them. Sweet peas, lilies, dianthus and gladioli, here I come! In flower! I’m hoping there’s no particular trick to growing flowers to cut and bring inside. I’ve read that it’s really easy if you choose the right plants, and evidently you can plant them anywhere – they don’t need a bed of their own. So, here are my top six for 2020. Wish me luck! TULIPS I probably warmed to these because they’re similar in height and style to my favourite arum lilies. You can plant them in May, but because I live in the Far North I’ll need to…

I love seeing friends and family over summer but, to be frank, it can all be a bit exhausting. We love hosting people, but as I get older, I find I am losing my stamina! Do you have any tips on being social but also conserving energy and looking after myself a bit more? Margaret Yes, it’s fun but exhausting, isn’t it? But you probably wouldn’t have it any other way because, as you say, you love hosting. I love having people around too, and for me the key is always in the prep so that the day runs smoothly. Prep food and drink, the house, and whatever the “event” part of the day is. Firstly, decide what it is you want to do. Is it a fancy meal with…

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

It’s not quite what you’d expect from a member of the royal family. Forget about Queen or King, one of Prince Louis’ first words was apparently Mary – after popular British baker Mary Berry. His mum Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has revealed the one-year-old is talking, with cookbook author and TV star Mary obviously making quite the impression on him. “One of Louis’ first words was Mary because right at his height are all my cooking books in the kitchen bookshelf,” Kate (37) says in A Berry Royal Christmas, the TV special she and husband Prince William filmed with Mary (84). She told Mary, “Children are really fascinated by faces, and your face is all over your cooking books, and he would say, ‘That’s Mary Berry.’” Kate and William (37)…

When the Weekly asks Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua to describe the last year of her life in a single sentence, she is, uncharacteristically, lost for words. Anyone who knows Noeline – or Noels, as she’s better and more affectionately known – also knows she doesn’t believe in word economy. “I’m not a one-word or one-sentence type of girl!” she laughs. Eventually, she settles on “humbled. And grateful. And satisfying. And exciting.” It’s fair play, really, when you consider her last 12 months. A whirlwind by anyone’s measure, and a fairytale according to the nation’s netballers, Noeline’s story is the stuff of legend. From being shunned for the top job at Netball New Zealand, to leading a battered and bruised team to a World Cup victory after a 16-year drought,…

Nicole Kidman is an expert at picking herself up, dusting herself off and getting on with it. As someone who went through one of the most public divorces in Hollywood history, it’s no surprise she’s versed in resilience, but as she has heartbreakingly revealed, she still keenly feels the loss of her beloved father Antony, who died in 2014. Yet as she reveals in a new interview, the grief she still feels has helped propel her into a new era of her life. “I miss him like crazy,” she tells, remembering how her daughter Sunday, then five, tried to comfort her crying mum after Nicole received news that Antony had died from a heart attack. “[She] said, ‘But you’re not going to be sad like this tomorrow, are you?’ That’s…

THE DISMISSAL Raise your right hand and extend the index finger with the tip turned at 90 degrees to form a hook. THE BOUNDARY FOUR Glide your right hand from side to side as if brushing crumbs off the dining table. THE SIX Bring your hands above your head, leaning back like you’re hanging out the washing. THE WIDE BALL (aka The Crab) Stretch both arms out to the side, with your thumb and last three fingers curled into a fist and the index finger extended, ready to nip. THE LEG BYE Position both hands at the bottom of your left ankle and move up the leg as if you’ve got an itchy thigh.…

“I was born in Canton (Guangzhou), China. I came to New Zealand in the hold of a cargo ship with my mother, older sister and younger brother. I guess we were refugees. My father and grandfather had come to New Zealand earlier, but in 1939, when the Japanese invaded China, they decided they would bring the rest of the family out. The family had a market garden in Pukekohe, but Dad and Granddad had a bit of a disagreement, and Dad went out on his own. He decided we wouldn’t just grow veges, but sell them from the property. Initially we sold them from the back of a truck, but later Dad built a shed on the side of the road, by the Bombay crossroads. Dad would pick us up…

No matter what event you are heading to over this festive time of the year, we have you covered with just the right look to make a statement while keeping your cool. DINNER OUT IN STYLE • Keep things playful for a dinner out with unexpected and bright colour combinations. • Start with this funky pleated skirt from EziBuy with an elasticated waistband for comfort and style, and pair with a divine silk blouse from Simply You magazine’s collaboration with EziBuy. Tip... Bold yellow accessories keep the look contemporary. EVENING PARTY GLAMOUR • Knock their socks off with this tiered maxi dress from Forever New in stunning teal. The flattering cut of this frock – nipped in under the bust and flared at the hem – creates a sophisticated silhouette.…

Use mint to repel pesky flies this summer, infuse herbs into oil and make a sore-throat soother with sage. PRUNE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING It’s not exactly the weather for steaming-hot puddings, but sometimes I just feel like the wonderful, velvety, moist texture that only a batter steamed on the back of the stove for a few hours can offer. This is so delicious, with the prunes and chocolate combining to create a caramel gooeyness and it’s not too difficult to make if you have a pudding bowl, some baking paper and some string handy. I really recommend you make this for a special occasion soon. 200g prunes 175ml stout or any dark beer 30g cocoa powder 150g flour ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 175g butter 190g brown…

YOU WILL NEED: • Chair, unscrew the old seat from the chair frame for measuring and stapling. • Sharp scissors, to cut your heavyweight upholstery fabric. • Chalk, to mark out measurements and create a template or pattern for cutting to size. • Fabric, a heavy upholstery fabric is easier to handle - particularly if it’s patterned or striped - as it’s important to accurately line up your pattern. Anything too light will slip around, making it dif ficult to staple and uncomfortable to sit on. • Tape measure, a soft seamstress one is best for manoeuvrability . • Pliers, to remove old staples, or new staples which have ended up in the wrong place. • Staple gun with staples, for precision stapling, a heavy-duty staple gun is best and…

Fancy a touch of real local food on your travels? Airbnb Experiences has launched its cooking category, where you can learn how to make a meal and then enjoy it with your hosts. From learning grandma’s recipes to Uzbek home-cooking, guests can book to access 3000 lovingly homemade recipes in more than 75 countries worldwide. These experiences are unlike typical cooking classes – they’re more about people coming together to make and share a meal – with food used as a way to understand another culture. Hosted by families, farmers, pastry cooks and more, local hosts can now share stories, teach traditional cooking methods and highlight deeper meanings behind food. To protect the personal nature of each recipe, the experiences have been vetted against guidelines inspired by Slow Food, an…

After I’d wrested Secrets of Small Gardens in New Zealand off The Partner, it fell open at a quote from fashion designer Coco Chanel: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off.” Editing is equally important in a small garden, the text explained. A photo alongside clearly demonstrated that principle, showcasing just three plants in a strongly structural garden. It looked perfect. I love small gardens, and there are 20 of them in this excellent book by Sue Allison and Juliet Nicholas, all of them inspirational. For example, after the Christchurch earthquakes wreaked havoc with their garden beds of white roses, Jenny and John Gillies uprooted them and planted a new garden of edibles. A brave decision and a gorgeous result. In…

THE ROYALS 1 Princess Beatrice announced her engagement to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in September 2019. As Edo fathered a little boy during a previous relationship, she’ll be the second royal to become a stepmother. What is the name of Edo’s son? A Jethro B Woolfie C Van 2 Which royal designed a hit garden for the Chelsea Flower Show in 2019? A Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge B Meghan, Duchess of Sussex C Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall 3 The Queen has banned what from all future wardrobe acquisitions? A Lace B Fur C Pearls 4 Prince George and Princess Charlotte went to their first football game this year. Which team did they support? A Manchester United B Leicester FC C Aston Villa 5 The Duke and…

Every year, I love reading my horoscopes – both the astrological forecast for my year and the Chinese horoscope. I always look at the past year’s predictions too – it’s so much more fun seeing if they’ve got it right than looking at the forecast for the year ahead! I’ve found, over time, that the Chinese horoscope is a lot more accurate than my zodiac one. Although that may just be because I see myself more as a dragon, the most respected and highly sought after Chinese sign, than I do as a goat – in the zodiac, I’m a Capricorn. This may be because when I read Linda Goodman’s Sun Signs book years and years ago, the personality she described a typical Capricorn female as having was so completely…

HAVING A BALL! It’s soccer star Seraphina! Ben Affleck (47) was the picture of a doting dad on the sidelines as he took in a soccer practice with his 10-year-old in LA. Judging by his big hug it seems his gorgeous daughter made him proud out on the pitch too! STILL STRIKING A POSE Eternally youthful seems to be a supermodel’s right. Looking lovely at 51, a gorgeous Helena Christensen stunned in bright purple during a photoshoot. Helena’s still very much working in the industry, having just completed a bite-sized mock soap opera for Versace, where she plays a baroness. Colour us royally impressed! MILITARY MISS She’s one of the most hardworking royals, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, looked happy to be getting on with it as she represented the…