Innholdsfortegnelse for 2011 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

“ As I write this, I can hardly believe we are one year on from the day our nation stood devastated, mourning the loss of 51 members of our Muslim community – 51 of us. It feels like yesterday – and for many the loss will feel as great now as it was that day. Things changed that day, and so we changed – and that included our laws. This has included banning the type of weapon used in the attack. Globally, it has seen countries and companies sign up to the Christchurch Call – a pledge that seeks to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online to stop the internet being used as a tool for terrorists - but that is only part of the story. That is what the…

“ I will never forget March 15, 2019. Nor will I forget the 51 people whose lives were taken, those who were injured that day or those who witnessed the attacks or the immediate aftermath. I will never forget where I was and what I was doing when the news started to filter through of the shootings at Al Noor and then Linwood mosques. I will never forget that feeling of disbelief – ‘No, it cannot be true’, that was my first thought. A year on, it is still hard to believe such an atrocity happened here in New Zealand, let alone Christchurch. It left us shaken to our very core. However, I will also never forget the way we all came together in the wake of the attacks. We stood…

" March 15, 2019 is a day New Zealanders will never forget. We will always remember where we were and what we were doing at the moment we first heard the unbelievable news of a mass shooting in Christchurch. I was in Auckland. I had visited Polyfest, the world’s biggest Pacific Islands Dance Festival in Manukau that morning. When I was told of the events unfolding in Christchurch, I was meeting with the founder and staff of the charity KidsCan at their Auckland headquarters. Like other New Zealanders, I was shocked to my core as further details of the atrocity emerged. Everything came to a standstill as we tried to grasp what was happening and what might happen next. I found it impossible to comprehend that here in Aotearoa New…

Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley is safe and well after a terrifying encounter while filming a travel series in Haiti. The 73-year-old star was held at gunpoint by a group of bandits while driving through a mountain range with her camera crew and two bodyguards, who sprung into action to protect Joanna. “Suddenly, there was a blockage across the road. They’d put branches down,” she recalls. “Luckily, we had two big bodyguards who got out and said: ‘Come on, guys, clear this away.’ And they went, ‘No, we want your money or your life.’ Sometimes they dig trenches, pour oil and fire into it, then come with guns and take your wallets. “I’m not an afraid kind of person,” she continues. “If you look timid, people and animals pick it…

“ My daughter Sarah was the one who initially raised the idea of me making skin food. She was looking for something natural to use on her face. I played with Dr Google for a while, but it’s not the same learning online – I didn’t know what things should look or feel like. I found a ‘white witch’ who I trained with for a year. She taught me about the healing properties of plants, things that most people consider to be weeds, like comfrey and plantain and chickweed. It was very much trial and error when I started. I had so many flops. Being a chef, I hate weighing things, and you can’t do that – everything has to be exactly right. When you put the water and fats…

WHAT IS IT? Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 found in many health supplements that is now finding its way into skincare. WHAT DOES IT DO? It’s been shown to prevent the transfer of pigment within the skin, which can help reduce brown spots, lessen redness thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, improve hydration and help manage acne, rosacea and wrinkles. WHY DO WE NEED IT? Our bodies don’t make their own so if we want to reap its benefits, it needs to be ingested or applied topically. WHO CAN USE IT? It’s well tolerated by all skin types, even sensitive ones. WHERE CAN I FIND IT? A serium with niacinamide or vitamin B3 listed as a main ingredient will give you maximum potency, but you can also find it…

Coronavirus is starting to cause an epidemic of panic in Aotearoa, but with a background in nursing, I’m taking my cues from medical experts – not stocking up on unnecessary supplies from the supermarket. New Zealand’s first case of COVID-19 (COVI for coronavirus; ‘d’ for disease and ‘19’ for the year it was identified) arrived on a flight from Iran on February 28, making New Zealand the 48th country to have a confirmed case. It was always going to happen, with global travel being what it is, and 48 is a long way down the batting order. But when it happened I didn’t expect the level of unnecessary panic that ensued in the next 24 hours – long queues of people buying toilet paper and water at supermarkets. It’s a…

1 Look for Trade Me’s Background Check on car listings, which shows whether a vehicle has been reported stolen, re-registered or is a damaged import. 2 Buy a vehicle report from MotorWeb (motorweb.co.nz), which will highlight important information about a car such as whether there is money owing or inconsistent odometer readings. 3 Get a trusted mechanic to do a full mechanical check, highlighting any parts that need replacing soon or detecting nasty surprises that could cost you.…

MUSIC TO MY EARS My neighbour’s five-year-old grandson was visiting his grandfather recently. He arrived wearing big headphones. When asked why he was wearing such big headphones his reply was, “To keep the flies out of my ears!” Of course. Grandma’s neighbour, Christchurch HORSES FOR COURSES My young son came racing out of his room one day and went straight to the bathroom. When he eventually came out he said, “Mum, I can’t go to school today. I’ve got the jockeys.” His older brother said scornfully, “It’s not called the jockey’s Kit, it’s called the trots!” “Oh,” said Kit, “I knew it was something to do with horses!” Eileen, Christchurch, May 20, 2002 SUPER SPECS My husband spotted some swimming goggles on special and decided to try a pair on.…

Meghan’s plan In regards to your article last week about Meghan Markle, your headline “Brave new world” (09.03.20), I believe, is totally inaccurate. This is a calculating woman who had a plan all along. She has singlehandedly torn the royal family apart and destroyed the relationship that Harry had with his family, and in particular with his grandmother. Her plans, that now include her agent looking for roles in movies etc, are a clear indication that she did not want to conform to the rules set out by the royals, despite this all being explained to her long before the marriage. I find it really sad she has isolated Harry from the very people who supported him through his traumatic childhood, as well as him having to relinquish his roles…

Everyone knows that moving house isn’t a great deal of fun, and really, I should keep reminding myself of this because I’m doing it again. I’m about to move into the seventh house I’ve been involved in buying so far in my lengthy home-owning life. It’s a mystery why I keep punishing myself so, but it’s far too late to back out of this latest move now, and I don’t want to anyway, certainly not since I’ve decided I like the new place even more than the old one. That’s the moment when moving makes sense, everything else about it is – as mentioned – pretty awful. It’s not so much the packing that gets you, though it does seem to go on and on, but the details. We tried…

A year on from the horrific events of March 15, many wounds are still far from healed. The Christchurch shootings sent chills around the world and represented a hate so deep it’s simply unfathomable for many. We Are One follows the stories of six families who have been changed forever in the wake of the attack. From harrowing real-life accounts of that day to the challenges they’ve faced on their recovery journey, this documentary reinforces Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s original message that this targeted hate is not representative of New Zealand, and that love will win in the end.…

Born in Wellington, she now lives in Melbourne, working as a newspaper journalist. This is her first novel. This novel was inspired by… “My career as a journalist and by my extended family. My great, big, fat, political, union, social-justice family inspired the plot about the death of a female wharfie. My grandfather and great uncles, even a great aunt, worked around the wharves and driving trucks in Wellington.” I wanted to write fiction because… “Reading other people’s stories is one of the best things we can do. Books help us understand different worlds. They make us fall in love again, stand up and fight, accept, get angry, laugh, cry and open our minds. After more than 25 years writing hard facts as a journalist, I realised I’d already published…

Last year, during one of our darkest weeks, I spent many nights at my local mosque in Auckland. Though the horrors of what unfolded in Christchurch weighed heavily, I was buoyed by what I saw there – the crowds of people outside each night, the candles, the flowers, the openness of the men, women and children who flung open the doors to their place of worship and offered cups of tea, exchanged hugs and answered all sorts of questions. I listened to people of all ages, races and belief systems asking questions to better understand the Muslim faith – I hear d one woman, who had spent an hour getting her headscarf corr ect, say, “I live on this street and I feel so ashamed at how little I know…

It remains one of the most enduring images in the days following the deadly mosque attacks - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern consoling a young mum of three at a Wellington mosque. The beautiful picture captured the powerfully symbolic moment of a leader reassuring those in a community targeted by racism and violence that their country was standing alongside, holding them at such a terrible time. As a show of thanks, and on behalf of the world’s estimated 1.5 billion Muslims, United Arab Emirates Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, projected the iconic photo onto the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, commending Jacinda for her “sincere empathy and support”. Nearly 12 months on, Naima, who shared the international spotlight with our leader, says the gentle response remains a…

Wasseim Alsati brought his family to New Zealand from Jordan for a better life. But just six years on, and days before the first anniversary of the event that upended his world in the most horrific way, Wasseim has fled the city he called home for at least the next few months. Right now, he says, Christchurch doesn’t feel safe for his children. Wasseim suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the shooting at Al Noor mosque. In reports from that time, he recalled throwing himself between the footpath and a car for protection, laying his head on the ground and pretending to be dead. Strangers bravely rushed to help Wasseim, who was transferred to Auckland for treatment. The father of four underwent surgery to remove shrapnel and bone from his hip…

She’s one of the most popular brainboxes on hit quiz show The Chase, but Anne Hegerty, otherwise known as The Governess, admits it takes a lot of effort to keep up with being a part of the vastly popular series. Anne (61), who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2005, says while her condition makes it difficult to multitask, she mostly manages to keep on top of the demands of her busy schedule – until she gets to her fan mail, that is! “I have a big basket for the fan mail, and at some point I will begin to tackle it. It’s pretty big! “I like being able to be left alone and just get on with things, and there was a period of time, for about six months,…

“I feel so very, very sorry for the Queen,” says Lady Anne Glenconner, former lady in waiting to Princess Margaret. She is chatting to the Weekly on the phone about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in particular their decision to renounce their positions as senior working royals. “It is so very sad because everybody was thrilled when [Prince Harry and Meghan] got married,” adds Lady Anne. “It was a wonderful wedding and then everybody was so pleased when they had their little boy Archie. “It’s rather sad because they, well especially she, doesn’t seem to like being a royal. Maybe she imagined being a member of the royal family in rather a different way.” For 34 years Lady Anne was Margaret’s lady in waiting so she knows only too…

Autumn brings the apples and that brings me joy! This week we’ve got pork, puddings and breakfast goodies all based around this new-season fruit. Bushel beauties! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Pork, peppers & apples SERVES 1-2 This little one or two-person roast pork dish is so lipsmackingly delicious. 1 tbsp olive oil 1-2 thick-cut pork loin chops ½ tsp salt Freshly ground pepper ½ red capsicum ½-1 red onion 1-2 large apples (I used Ballarat) 1 tsp fennel seeds 4-6 fresh sage leaves 1 Preheat oven to 220oC. 2 Oil the chops on both sides and nick the rind with kitchen scissors or a sharp knife – this prevents them curling up when cooking. Season with salt and black pepper, then place in a small…

Use these long, hot summer days and make your own salt. Also, how to cure smelly feet, and make a lovely bath wash for a baby you love. Worth its salt! BABY BATH WASH This is a lovely old recipe I made up years ago when my first granddaughter was born. It’s easy to make, free of nasty chemicals and lovely for baby’s skin. 400ml water 4 tbsp grated 100% natural vegetable oil soap – look for a good bar in a health shop 80ml rosewater 20ml glycerine 10 drops lavender essential oil Bring the water to the boil in a small saucepan and add the grated soap. Stir until all the soap is melted, then take off the heat and allow to cool a little until just warm. Add…

There are law changes around wheel-clamping and the fines that are issued, so what are they exactly? Also, is it legal for a gift voucher to have an expiry date? Changes in motion! You’ve seen headlines about changes to the law around wheel-clamping? How does the new law affect things? Yes, again thanks to the campaigning efforts of Consumer NZ and another excellent organisation, the Automobile Association (AA), our lawmakers have toughened up on shonky wheel-clamp operators. From this year, the maximum charge for releasing a wheel-clamp is $100. This follows years of ripping off drivers with fines of up to $700. Wheel-clampers must also make themselves available to unclamp cars as soon as possible after the fee has been paid. It’s recommended that if clampers persist with a higher…

Hi Jude, Coronavirus is really worrying me. Before there were any NZ cases I wasn’t so worried, but now I really do feel anxious. My daughter is due to go to school camp in the next few weeks and my gut reaction is to say no. When I think of the fact that some public events were cancelled, it makes me think that schools should be cancelling camps where children are all confined. My daughter is 12 and will be really angry if I’m the one parent that won’t let her go, but I would do it if I thought it was for her health. Such is the burden of being a parent – making decisions with and for our children we think are in their best interests, and hoping…

1 The decade from 1960 to 2 1969 earned what nickname? Who killed US President John F. Kennedy in November 1963? 3 In what year did rock band The Beatles cause hysteria when they visited New Zealand? 4 In 1962, three prisoners escaped from which supposedly inescapable prison? 5 Which bestselling book, published in 1960, featured characters called Scout, Jem, Dill, Calpurnia and Atticus? 6 Born in Auckland in July 1965, why did babies Lisa, Shirlene, Deborah, Selina and Samuel make headlines? 7 What historic event happened on July 20, 1969? 8 In the 1960s, Andy Warhol became famous for painting which food item? 9 Harold Holt disappeared without a trace while going for a swim on December 17, 1967. Why…

PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 Don’t plan your week down to the last hour. Keep your time flexible and try to be as spontaneous as you can. There is some rather exciting energies around you. Be ready for friends to call you out of the blue to go on an adventure. And remember, going to different places throws you in the path of different people, giving the chance for sparks to fly. ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 You’ll be a little oversensitive this week so try to avoid putting yourself in a position where you have to take criticism. It might be a good idea to stay away from social media for a couple of days too as someone is creating drama. Take in a movie, read a…

Toby Walkinton (3) certainly looks like one very hungry caterpillar! Our Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of Green Eggs and Ham (HarperCollins, rrp $12.99) by Dr Seuss. When Sam-I-Am persists in pestering a grumpy grouch to eat a plate of green eggs and ham, perseverance wins the day, teaching us all that we cannot know what we like until we have tried it! Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz with the subject line: Cute Kids. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…

This is a dark, emotionally charged thriller about a woman on the edge who uncovers sinister goings-on and doesn’t know who to trust. Investigative journalist Chrissie O’Brian has tragedy in her past and trouble in her future. She has fled from a broken life in a small New Zealand town and is trying to start again in Melbourne, where she has landed a job at an ailing newspaper run by a boss who seems to resent her. When she is sent to interview a female crane operator down at the docks, it seems like yet another run-of-the-mill story. Soon after, the crane operator falls to her death and Chrissie begins to suspect she is on to something more important. With a bit of digging she discovers there has been a…

Never fear – Sophie’s here! With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex leaving the royal fold, the Queen (93) has been a little short of people to attend official engagements but Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has proven once again that she can be counted on. The 55-year-old mother of two – married to the Queen’s youngest son Prince Edward (55) – opened a ballet school in London recently before putting on her glad rags and attending the premiere of the movie Sulphur and White in Mayfair. When the going gets tough, it seems, the Countess of Wessex gets going! PENNY WISE How’s that for puppy love! Susan Sarandon (73) saved money on a dogsitter and took her four-legged friend Penny along to a press call for her latest project, The…

Is it Vanilla Ice? Or maybe one of the Backstreet Boys? Nope – it’s just a blond Ben Affleck! The actor joined close pal and fellow Oscar-winner Matt Damon on the set of their 14th-century French period film The Last Duel – and while his new hair hue has some fans thrilled, Ben himself isn’t so sure. “I’m looking a little bit like if Draco [Malfoy, from the Harry Potter books] grew up and had a tough life and grew a goatee,” the 47-year-old said. As well as starring in the Ridley Scott-directed movie, Ben and Matt (49) have penned the screenplay, their first collaboration since their Academy Award-winning turn for Good Will Hunting.…

It’s a day that none of us will forget. March 15, 2019 is etched into our collective memory as a date of pain, sorrow and loss that forever changed us as a nation. Fifty-one worshippers lost their lives that day as they prayed after two Christchurch mosques were attacked by a gunman. A man awaits trial later this year and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. A year on from the shootings, we spoke to those who’ve been deeply affected – some who lost loved ones and others who became accidental heroes. We also asked three of our most prominent female leaders – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (39), Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy (65) and Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel (59) to reflect on the anniversary of one of our…

While Anjum will attend civic memorial services in Auckland and Wellington to remember the 51 people who lost their lives, she says the Muslim tradition is to look forward, with loved ones’ deaths not normally acknowledged on a specific day. “For our community, we don’t do anniversaries like this. We don’t have gravestones or marked graves, and we hold a funeral as immediately as possible after the death of a person and not wait for relatives to come from overseas. “The ethos is that the memory of the person lives in your heart and you honour them by remembering them when you can.” She says it ties into the Muslim belief that you can and should mourn and pray for a person who has died at any time and in…

Many people’s worlds crumbled when they met the now-convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein, but for the disgraced movie mogul’s wife Georgina Chapman, hers was destroyed when he left. The fashion designer and mother to Weinstein’s two youngest children entered a self-imposed period of exile following her then-husband’s rapid downfall. She has only now emerged, as she fights to keep her couture label, Marchesa, and debuts a new romance with The Pianist actor Adrien Brody (46). As Weinstein (67) awaits sentencing for the three charges he has so far been found guilty of, including third degree rape, friends of Georgina (43) say she “doesn’t want to be seen as a victim” as she picks up the pieces of her former life and embarks on a new relationship. “I was so humiliated and…

Crunchy apple & chicken salad SERVES 4 4 chicken thighs, skin on Sea salt 2 tbsp coconut oil, butter or ghee ½ savoy cabbage, finely shredded ¼ red cabbage, finely shredded ½ red onion, finely sliced 1 green apple, cored and cut into matchsticks 1 handful of mint leaves, roughly torn 1 handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly torn 1 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped Freshly ground black pepper AVOCADO DRESSING 1 avocado 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Finely grated zest and juice of ½ lemon Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and season the skin generously with salt. 2 Heat your preferred cooking fat in a large heavy-based frypan over medium-high heat.…

For the ultimate flawless base, pair your foundation with: A BEAUTY SPONGE: Use the rounded part to dab foundation onto large areas, and the tip for getting into hard-to-reach places such as the corners of your eyes. Dampen it if you want sheer coverage. We love (1) Designer Brands Be Blended Beauty Sponge, $9.99. A PRIMER: A good one will help your foundation glide on, look more flawless and last longer. We love (2) Revlon PhotoReady Prime Plus Perfecting + Smoothing Primer, $34. A CONCEALER: With the latest foundations erring on the sheer side, a concealer is a useful way to add extra coverage. Pat one over areas that need it. We love (3) Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer, $18.99. A BUFFING BRUSH: Dot foundation over the centre of your…

Yes, there are plants that will survive post 40o temperatures and a carefree attitude to water. And best we get to know them since climate change has happened and is not going away any time soon. As the Partner and I sat in our shaded living room the other weekend, taking turns to aim the fan at the dog, we were discussing being hot. No, not that sort of hot. Actually hot. An unsurprising topic given the temperature gauge on the terrace had crested the 40o mark. We had already ordered three sets of big slatted blinds for the house (to keep the dog cool, you understand), added a couple of shade sails, an extra umbrella and, in desperation, a queen bed sheet pinned over the French doors. Very stylish.…

Avalon Waterways’ Poetry II for the Active Discovery on the Rhone tour. PORTS OF CALL: Port-Saint-Louis, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon/Tain L’Hermitage and Lyon. DURATION: Seven nights. SHIP CAPACITY: 128 passengers MY FAVOURITE PLACE ON-BOARD WAS: My suite. It’s hard to describe how amazing it is sitting on a luxury bed watching the sights drift by. MOST UNEXPECTED FEATURE ON-BOARD: The way floor-to-ceiling windows opened fully in our suites. It made the room into a kind of open-air balcony but didn’t cut down on floor space – so clever. INCLUSIONS: All meals, most beverages and a choice of daily excursions. I’D RECOMMEND THIS CRUISE TO: Anyone wanting to experience a country from a different perspective, especially those with a sense of adventure and a desire to be active on holiday.…

your WEEKLY Tattoo correction Last night I was reading your February 24 issue and noted with some interest a couple of references in the Judy Bailey article that the military tattoo she is narrating is New Zealand’s first ever military tattoo. I believe this is incorrect. In 1960 (or thereabouts) a military tattoo was staged at Western Springs by the NZ Army HQ in Auckland. I was involved with administration surrounding the set-up of this event and have vivid memories of just how spectacular the tattoo was. I regularly read and very much enjoy your magazine, but somehow the references to “first ever” hit a spot with me. I hope you will forgive me for being so nitpicky and writing this note to you. Keep up the good work! Anon,…

After weeks of decluttering and cleaning, painting and shovelling mulch, carting household items that made the cut up to the Hokianga, and delivering those items that didn’t to charity shops, it’s done. The house is on the market. There’s a for sale sign outside our home and ads in the newspaper and on the internet. Our real estate agent was on the phone within hours of the listing going live, asking if she could bring people through who wouldn’t be able to make the open home. It’s funny seeing the house on Trade Me. It’s a bit like seeing photos of me when I’ve been MCing a glamorous function. With my hair immaculately styled and make-up professionally done, I look like me, but not. And that’s what the house looks…

THE WAY BACK (M) Despite its relatively predictable script, this moving flick shot its way to the top of our scoreboard. When a former high school basketball star is asked to return to his school as the coach, he must overcome his personal issues in order to lead the kids to the victory they so desperately need. Ben Affleck gives a powerful performance as Jack Cunningham and provides an astonishingly realistic look at battling addiction. Blending drama and many classic sports film tropes, The Way Back is a heart-warming tale that scores the points where required. Chris Glavovic…

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