Innholdsfortegnelse for 2013 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

They may have separated, but Drew Barrymore (45) and Will Kopelman (41) showed the world they’ve got co-parenting down to a fine art as they hung out with their daughter Frankie in New York’s Central Park. After filing for divorce in 2016, the couple agreed to put Frankie (5) and sister Olive (7) first, and they maintain a close relationship for the sake of their girls. A spitting image of her mum, Frankie didn’t seem to take much notice of her mother hauling around extra coats and reading materials on their outing! While the Blended star was dressed for comfort during her stroll in the park, she recently opened up about her impressive 10kg weight loss, achieved with the help of a personal trainer. “I trained like a mother!” she…

She was the trailblazing beauty queen that almost took the crown at the 1970 Miss World pageant and now, 50 years later, South African contestant Pearl Jensen has revealed all wasn’t as it seemed. Thanks to the apartheid policy at the time, South Africa was able to enter two contestants – one white, one black. As the coloured contestant Pearl was forced to enter the pageant as Africa South, and frequent pictures of her and the nation’s other contestant, Jillian Jessup, standing side by side and hugging were beamed across the world as a symbol of unity. But according to Pearl, who finished runner-up, nothing could have been further from the truth. Speaking in a new documentary, Miss World 1970: Beauty Queens and Bedlam, Pearl says, “When I arrived for…

When they were fresh-faced 20-somethings, they burst into TV fame like firecrackers, to the tune of I’ll Be There for You. Twenty-five years later, with the much longed-for Friends reunion finally confirmed, Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston have proven they’re still the best of pals. And it’s their infallible friendship that prompted the rest of the sitcom’s cast – David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Matt Le Blanc and Lisa Kudrow – to agree to unite for a special TV event, after Jen and Courteney brought their old Friends together to get the conversation started. It’s rumoured that Ellen DeGeneres will host the historic reunion. “It’s happening,” each of the cast confirmed on their Instagram accounts as they announced the special, which sources say was agreed upon during an intimate dinner at…

Filmgoers who only knew Rosamund Pike for playing sweet and delicate characters thanks to her roles in Pride and Prejudice and An Education must have gotten a shock when they saw her in the award-winning Gone Girl. She may look like butter wouldn’t melt, but that film proved the British actress can portray scheming psychopaths with the best of them. And now she’s playing another woman who isn’t particularly likeable but gets things done - however, in this case, her character isn’t committing crimes, but making groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Rosamund (41) stars as dual Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie in the film Radioactive, and says she’s delighted to be playing someone regarded as odd and stubborn, and who others didn’t always understand. “Nobody knew the depths of feeling inside this…

“My parents emigrated from the UK to teach here in the 1970s. I spent the early years of my life in Gisborne, but moved to Dunedin for high school and university, and to live with my dad after my parents divorced. My mum went to the UK to look after my grandma. Growing up I was addicted to the TV show Captain Planet; I wanted to be a ‘planeteer’. I have really vivid memories of a storyline around birds and sea life caught in plastic six-pack can rings. It led me to form a conservation club with my neighbours. I’m not sure they were that keen, but they were younger than me and I was bossier! This pretty much meant picking up rubbish on the street on the way to…

Bean, tomato & walnut salad SERVES 2 4 Roma tomatoes 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp walnut oil ½ tsp caster sugar 250g green beans, trimmed, blanched ½ cup walnuts, toasted, roughly chopped 1 bunch chives, snipped 180g feta 1 Cut all four sides from each of the tomatoes, retaining the centre. Finely slice the tomato flesh into thin strips. 2 Place the reserved tomato into a food processor. Add vinegar, oil and sugar. Process until smooth. Season to taste. 3 In a large bowl, combine the tomato strips, beans, walnuts and chives. Crumble over the feta and drizzle with half of the dressing. Serve straight away with the remaining dressing. Top tips... • Add some sliced avocado and pickled baby beetr oot, if you like. • Make salads…

Wellington-based spread legends Fix & Fogg are making their mark on the peanut butter scene. Priced from $7, the award-winning line-up includes Super Crunchy Peanut Butter, Crunchy Almond Butter, Everything Butter and new additions Chocolate Almond Butter and Chocolate Hazelnut Butter. Whether you eat it by the spoonful, smear it or slather it, Fix & Fogg nut butters make the most of your toast. We have four packs of Fix & Fogg nut butters to give away. Each prize contains five different nut butters, a keyring and market bag, worth $70 each. To win, email your name and address with ‘Nutty’ in the subject line to nzww@ bauermedia.co.nz by April 3. One entry per person. From supermarkets nationwide.…

WHAT ARE THEY? Ceramides are a lipid (fat) found naturally in our skin that deplete with age and sun damage. In fact, by the time we hit our 40s, scientists estimate we have lost more than 60% of them. WHY DO WE NEED THEM? Because ceramides make up about 50% of the lipids found in our skin, they are crucial for maintaining a healthy skin barrier to limit moisture loss and protect from pollution and other environmental stressors that might otherwise sensitise and prematurely age our skin. WHERE CAN WE FIND THEM? Plant-derived or synthetic versions of ceramides can be found in skincare and they work particularly well when combined with other lipids such as fatty acids and glycerin. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? Because they are naturally…

Dear Wendyl I have noticed all the hand sanitiser in the supermarkets has sold out due to the new coronavirus. It got me wondering whether you could suggest a natural hand sanitiser we could make? Many thanks, Carol Great idea, Carol. Essential oils have fantastic antibacterial qualities, so it’s easy to make your own hand sanitiser. I’ve been using this for years and have been told by Plunket nurses and health workers that they keep a bottle of this in their car to keep their hands clean. You also can’t beat a good hand wash with warm water and soap – it doesn’t have to be antibacterial. Just make sure you sing Happy Birthday to yourself twice while you are washing – that is long enough to ensure they are…

If you answer yes to one or more of these questions, it could be a sign of OCD. It’s worth discussing this with your doctor to come up with solutions to break the cycle: • Do you often have unwanted and repetitive thoughts that make you feel anxious? • Do you spend more than an hour a day on rituals such as washing or cleaning in order to control your anxiety? • Can you cope with breaking these habits? • Do you often feel the need to double or triple check things in case you’ve been careless? • Do you feel an overwhelming urge to place objects (such as cutlery or books) in a particular pattern? • Do you repeatedly count items or objects, such as clothing or the stairs,…

ARIES March 21 – April 20 While love, relationships and all things personal are beautifully balanced, be aware that business and finances may not be quite so easy. Be sure to spend extra time preparing for a situation, especially if it involves work. If you don’t have everything ready for a meeting, don’t be afraid to postpone it. It’s much better to meet later in the week than be unprepared; that’s really not a good look. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 Family and friends are concerned your aims, dreams and goals are unattainable, but this is not true. They seem to have lost sight of the fact that you are quite different to the sort of person you were a year ago. Whatever you’re passionate about, there is an…

Our Cute Kid of the Week wins a copy of Moa’s Ark (Scholastic, RRP $17.99) by Peter Millett. This funny, rhyming story of Noah’s Ark with a Kiwi twist follows Noah and two pesky moa as they search for their ideal home and end up disembarking in New Zealand. 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.…

I half liked this novel. The part I hugely enjoyed is a survival story and it is wryly humorous, insightful and dramatic. But the other half reminded me of cult 1990s TV show Twin Peaks, which I didn’t particularly like so I found that a bit off-putting. The story is set in 1986. Cloris Waldrip, a respectable, elderly church-going woman from Texas, is on holiday with her husband in Montana. When the small plane they are travelling in crashes into the Bitterroot Mountains, Cloris is the only survivor. Lost in the middle of the wilderness, it seems she too is doomed. But Cloris is made of stern stuff and help is closer than she thinks. Forest ranger Debra Lewis seems to be the only person trying to find poor Cloris.…

GLOVES ARE ON He wears them well! Sir Rod Stewart wasn’t taking any chances in the midst of virus fears as he took a stroll in the Los Angeles sunshine with wife Penny, Lady Stewart (49). The Maggie May rocker (75) has taken to wearing gloves during his errands to protect himself from the coronavirus, and he’s also cancelled gigs in Las Vegas. PLAY ON! Girls still just want to have fun – albeit in a scaled-down capacity! Singers Cyndi Lauper (66) and Macy Gray (52) took to the stage at the annual Love Rocks concert in New York City last week, even though the crowd had been reduced to 500 following the Big Apple’s ban on large gatherings, in an effort to combat the coronavirus. First kiss & tell…

What a week! As you read this, I’m hoping you’re happy, healthy and tucked up at home with a cuppa - a scenario more of us will have to get used to over the coming months. The coronavirus pandemic is most certainly a time of massive change and disruption, and is a situation that needs to be taken seriously – but there’s no reason to panic. This week we’ve spoken to Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin, who herself is in self-isolation after coming into contact with others diagnosed with COVID-19. Her advice is sound – be careful, not fearful. Turn to page 10 for more, as well as a list of places and services that can help you if you’re not sure about any aspect of the virus, self-isolation processes…

Be careful, not fearful. That’s the advice from Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin, one of several MPs caught up in the fallout of COVID-19. After being alerted to the news that Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton had tested positive for the coronavirus on March 13, she immediately self-isolated. At the time of print, other Kiwi MPs had also been forced to stay at home following trips offshore, including local government minister Nanaia Mahuta, Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick and National’s Chris Bishop. Tracey had been seated next to Mr Dutton at a meeting in Washington DC on March 6. After hearing of Mr Dutton’s diagnosis a week later she spoke to Health Minister David Clark and discussed symptoms she should be aware of, the necessity to minimise contact in the…

No matter how hard Daniel Radcliffe tries, the 30-year-old actor will always be Harry Potter to most – and it’s this pressure that once led the child star to an alcohol problem. Speaking out now about the tremendous pressure he faced with his early success, Daniel admits he dealt with fame in his teen years by drinking. “I have been insanely lucky and think I have a vague sense of guilt about having something so amazing happen to you so young,” he says. “The drinking that happened towards the end of Potter, and for a little bit after it... it was panic and not knowing what to do next, and not being comfortable enough in who I was to remain sober. “I think the other thing that’s hard about being…

Which talent would you most like to have? A photographic memory. Imagine how much easier public speaking would be, remembering people’s names, and the time you’d save looking for that piece of information you know you saw somewhere… What’s your most treasured possession? My coffee machine. We invested in a decent machine after having my daughter – it got us through a lot of sleep deprivation! What is the last thing you liked on social media? A recap of an event I went to in California a few weeks ago by a couple I met there. It was incredible learning from top online business gurus.…

Embrace your spirit animal with some of these on-trend prints. Skin on skin! Jungle chic • If traditional coloured animal print is not your vibe, try this stunning faux-wrap dress from Jacqui E. It features a flute hemline, sheer sleeves and comes in a rich green hue. • Pair it, as here, with dark green accessories including these cute sock boots from Witchery and touches of pink jewellery. DRESS $179.99 from JACQUI E. EARRINGS $6.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. BAG $199.90 and BOOTS $259.90 both from WITCHERY. Tip... Substitute the fabric belt for a wide or western-style one. Berry baby • It’s time to step into warm autumnal tones. Start with this berry-coloured, animal-print blouse from Ketz-ke, which ties simply at the side. Try pairing it with this soft…

Discovering a new skin bump or lump can be scary, and as we age we seem to get more of them. “Skin lumps tend to become more common after 50, brought on by age-related changes to the skin,” says dermatologist Dr Anne Howard. But while most are harmless, easily treated and nothing to worry about, you shouldn’t ignore them either. “The best thing to do if you find something new is see your GP – they’ll rule out anything more serious and advise you on the next steps,” she tells. In the meantime, stay calm and decode any mystery lumps with this cheat sheet. A TINY SMOOTH RED LUMP ON YOUR ARM You’re scared it’s: Skin cancer It’s probably: Cherry angioma What that means: “Commonly found on the chest, back…

The news that rules around whitebait are changing isn’t fishy at all, and there is good reason for it! Also, why you shouldn’t click on a link in an email, especially if you don’t recognise the sender. Hook, line & sinker! You love whitebait but have heard that the Department of Conservation (DoC) is toughening up on the rules around catching it. Is it possible that consumers won’t be able to buy whitebait in the future? I have heard no suggestion from DoC that it intends to remove whitebait from the market until stocks recover. The aim is simply to return to having a healthy whitebait population, and provide for sustainable fishery. At the time of print, no specific decisions had been made. This is a time of consultation with…

A green change! A huge thank you for your awesome tribute to Jeanette Fitzsimons, Positive change, positive politics (23.0320). I always admired her dedication for wanting change over environmental issues. Your article taught me more about her passion, family life and the work she did for the betterment of our natural world. She lived her commitment to change yet remained humble. She advocated for action on climate change, renewable energy and sustainability and that will be her legacy. I hope that many others will also be devoted to making our surroundings clean and green for the future generations. R Campbell, Canterbury…

It was the most wonderful weekend. Every year my friend and former colleague, Mark Dye, puts on a fancy dress party at his mum and dad’s beach house in Kuaotunu. Family, old friends, new friends, children and dogs all attend and a great time is had by all. A lot of planning goes into these parties, and it’s well worth the two-hour ferry ride from Auckland to the Coromandel to be there. This year was a very special one as it was the first one without Mark’s dad, who died, far too young, last year. He was very much part of the festivities as people told and retold their favourite Barry stories. The forecast for the weekend said the weather was going to be lousy but it was absolutely perfect…

While her cousins, uncle and brother have been in strife and making headlines, one member of the royal family is getting on with business as usual. Zara Tindall and her immediate family are thriving, and royal watchers say her relatives would do well to take a leaf out of her book when it comes to the no-nonsense way she copes. “Zara is fortunate in that she doesn’t have the responsibilities her cousins, Prince William and Prince Harry, have to deal with,” says one commentator. “And not having a royal title – and the baggage that can come with it – is something for which she should be very grateful to her mother, Princess Anne. “But she also has a strong marriage, she’s a hard worker and she has got her…

It’s understandable and normal to be feeling a range of emotions – including feelings of anxiety and helplessness – as we navigate these uncertain times. If over the following days and weeks you feel you are not coping, it’s important to seek help and professional support. Your family doctor is a good starting point. For support with grief, anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing you can also call or text 1737 Need to talk? This service is free, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and gives you the chance to talk with a trained counsellor. Remember to reach out to your usual supports – whanau, friends and workmates. Keeping to usual routines when it comes to meal and bedtimes can also give you a greater sense of security…

It was a story so wondrous, it was made into a movie – and garnered English heart-throb Colin Firth an Oscar. But a newly discovered letter from the monarch he portrayed on-screen, King George VI, to his speech therapist Lionel Logue, has revealed more of the incredible true story behind The King’s Speech, and how the Australian speech therapist helped the nervous king through one of the biggest days of his life. Written just five days after George – or Bertie, as his family called him – ascended the throne following his brother’s abdication, the letter shows the reluctant king’s fervent gratitude at the help to overcome his speech impediment. “The Queen and I have just viewed the film of our coronation, and I could not wait to send you…

‘As long as I’m having fun and doing things that make a difference, I see no reason to slow down’ Alan Alda is no stranger to medical battles - and we’re not just talking about the ones he fought in his iconic role as Dr Hawkeye Pierce on the smash sitcom M*A*S*H. “Fifteen years ago in Chile, I nearly died,” Alan tells. He was suffering from an intestinal blockage while filming Scientific American Frontiers. “One of the great gifts I got from that was to realise I might not wake up from the operation - and I wasn’t scared of that.” Still, he adds with a laugh, “Waking up alive is a really nice thing.” It’s this kind of hard-won wisdom and indefatigable sense of humour that serves Alan (84)…

There are days we just want dinner in a hurry, right? Takeaways is tempting, and yet it’s sometimes just as quick to whip something up if you’ve got the right ingredients on hand. This week, we’ve solved the dash for dinner with four super-simple meal ideas. Dinner is served! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Steak & mushroom sandwich SERVES 1 This is a favourite meal of mine when I’m craving something fast but substantial that doesn’t create any dishes! 1 small-medium onion, thinly sliced ½ red capsicum 2 tbsp olive oil 100-150g beef (I use schnitzel or rump steak, thinly sliced) 4 mushrooms, chopped 1 bread roll or 10cm French stick Butter and mustard, to taste ¼ cup cheese, grated Salt and pepper, to season 2-3…

Mother Earth has introduced three fruity new flavours to its popular range of snack bars. The most trusted brand of muesli and snack bars, as voted by New Zealanders for the last two years, Mother Earth can’t wait for you to try these flavour-packed additions! White Chocolate & Strawberry Better Bars have less than a teaspoon of sugar per unit, and are made with yummy berry pieces and white chocolate. Peach & White Chocolate Baked Oaty Slices are oozing with fruity pieces and chunks of white chocolate, while Apple & Plum Fruit Sticks are the perfect size for a 3pm treat. Ripe for picking off the shelf, grab a box from your supermarket, rrp from $3.69.…

It may seem as though I’m stating the obvious, but containers are as useful in the garden as they are in the house. They fill gaps, camouflage ugly bits of fence and cover up dog circles on the lawn. What’s not to like? Melting pots! MAKE YOUR PLANTS PORTABLE WITH CONTAINERS I think I like container plants because they’re portable, and when you get sick of them in one place, you can just shift them to another. It’s a bit like moving furniture when you’re bored. Shifting furniture is safer though, because if you put a chair in a shady place after it’s been in the sun, it’s not going to die. If you’re the casual type, you can just shove a petunia in a basin-shaped pot and leave it…

WHERE TO STAY: I can’t recommend staying with Lenny and Antoinette of Awesome Adventures Hokianga enough, but if you want a hotel the Copthorne is right on the harbour. WHEN TO GO: Summer (or either side of it) so you can get into the gorgeous water. BEST TOURS: If you want a real insight into our amazing Kauri, Footprints Waipoua day or twilight tours are excellent. BEST PHOTO OP: The dunes - if you don’t want to jet ski, there are boats that will take you across. BEST DRINK: A G&T with a view at Sands Bar at the Copthorne.…

IRISH COFFEE, PLEASE Finishing the day with a few whiskies is common for 99-year-old Gran, but recently she felt a little guilty when one of the guests at a barbecue asked her how much she drank. Much to the family’s surprise, she later asked for a coffee but, cheekily, as the guests got caught up in conversation, she gleefully tipped some whisky into said coffee! The Observer, Motueka NOSEY My friend was very ill with sinusitis and tried explaining this to her daughter. However, the young girl obviously didn’t get the message. She told her friends, “Mummy has a scientist up her nose!” Topsy, Stratford, November 21, 2005 DEM BONES My two daughters, aged seven and nine, had been watching Shortland Street with me when someone remarked there were “skeletons…

Kia kaha Christchurch Thank you very much for your special tribute to the Christchurch tragedy, marking its first anniversary (16.03.20). We remembered it with great sorrow, but also recalled witnessing how Kiwis responded - reaching out and supporting victims and their families with so much love, care and compassion. Even the whole world was able to see our kindness thanks to our Prime Minister, who comforted and hugged Muslim men and women, emphasising that they are us. The grief is still so raw and some may forever be scarred, but we are a nation joined together in anguish. And even a year after this terrifying atrocity, our empathy and kindness shines through. May we continue to be a wonderful example of humanity to the whole world. M Ayangdo, Christchurch The…

I have a new grandchild, my ninth, and it’s a girl. Her name is Olive. She’s been called that ever since her mother had her first scan way back at the beginning and shared her news with the family that the embryo was the size of – you guessed it – an olive. And also a girl. After that, we all started calling her that. And now it’s official. She’s Olive. It’s perfect for her. But names don’t matter that much. Just ask The Beatles. That was a pretty crazy choice, but who cares now? The world still loves The Beatles, and my family world sure loves Olive. She was born in New York, which is a very long way from here and this doting grandparent is feeling every bit…

He is originally from Texas, is a graduate of Columbia University and now lives in New York. This novel was inspired by… ”I had recently lost somebody I cared about very much, so wanted to write something to do with loss and hopelessness. It seemed a good way to start out doing that would be to put some characters in a wilderness. I knew I wanted the story to be a different kind of survival story, one about difficulty in surviving society and the desires and judgments of other people.” The most interesting part of the process was… “I enjoyed the researching part of working on the story; looking into the odd accounts often kept by local historians. I liked coming across old self-published books, most often only intended to…

Bend it like Beckham indeed! Soccer star David was in peak form as he enjoyed a kick-around with friends and family in Miami. The former Manchester United and England ace looked as though he’d never left the pitch as he played alongside his sons Brooklyn (21), Romeo (17) and Cruz (15) last week, while daughter Harper (8) – herself a talented player – stayed on the sidelines with mum Victoria (45). The Beckham brood were in Miami as David (44) launched a new soccer team, Inter Miami, though the season’s now on hold because of the coronavirus. At least he appears to have plenty of potential reserves!…