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Keeping calm and carrying on is what the royal family does best – and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shining examples of that old adage as they visited those still on the front line at the London Ambulance Service last week. Keen to provide a bright spot in the hectic days for call centre operators, William (37) and Kate (38) toured the facility to chat with workers before Britain was placed in lockdown. In a further boost to public spirits, the couple also posted a delightful picture of Kate and Princess Charlotte (4), with William and Prince George (6) in the background, to celebrate the UK’s Mother’s Day. But it was a second snap of Kate’s own mum Carole Middleton (65) that took many aback – Kate is…

In normal circumstances Windsor Castle is a hive of activity, particularly when the Queen is in residence. With more than 100 regular staff members, and others drafted in for occasions such as dinners and receptions, Her Majesty’s favourite royal residence is usually the bustling hub of royal life. But these are not normal times, and thanks to the coronavirus crisis, the 11th century castle is eerily quiet. The Queen is in lockdown there with her husband Prince Philip, and only eight aides remain to look after the royal couple. The strict staffing measures come as it was announced last week that Charles, Prince of Wales, has tested positive for the virus. There had been concerns for the heir to the throne after it was revealed he had a March 10…

LEE ANN BRAMWELL GARDENING “If your local pub quiz has been closed, like ours, set up an email quiz with a few friends and take turns at the role of quizmistress. As an alternative, conduct email competitions, such as writing a funny poem on a specific topic, or searching out a photo that has specific elements and writing a clever caption for it. When all else fails, dedicate a couple of hour-long sessions to learning how to use your mobile phone – properly. And check this out with your neighbours and see if they’re up for it: Once or twice a week at dusk, put on a warm jacket, grab a glass of your favourite tipple, light a candle, and all of you go and stand at your front gate.…

Kelvin Cruickshank has dealt with some harrowing situations in his 20-plus years as a professional medium. When he worked on TV show Sensing Murder, he did readings that included seeing terrible deaths, and he’s also been involved in some private cases that have left him shaken. But nothing compares to some of the cases he has been consulting on as part of his work on a US TV series called Voices from the Grave. “I’ve seen a lot in my time but never anything like this,” explains Kelvin (49), who says that when he connects with the spirits of dead people, they often show him how they died and in some instances he feels like he experiences what they went through. “Horrific is the word that comes to mind.” Kelvin…

Pears are hard to catch at their true best – they go from being unripe, tasteless and astringent to mushy, browning and collapsing in no time, but cooking with them ensures their gentle and sweet flavour shines on during autumn. Pear & prune custard pie SERVES 6 Pears, prunes and the heavenly scent of vanilla all embedded in a baked custard. Butter, for greasing dish 200g pitted prunes 4 medium eggs ½ cup sugar Pinch of sea salt ½ cup plain flour 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 large pear, peeled and roughly chopped Whipped cream, to serve FOR THE TOP 3 tbsp butter 4 tbsp sugar 1 Preheat oven to 180oC. Butter an ovenproof dish – I used a 20cm x 30cm oval dish. 2 Spread the…

Tasti Snak Logs, which are still proudly made in New Zealand, has a yummy new flavour – White Choc & Raspberry. Made with a combination of healthy oats, seeds and fruit, and dipped in creamy white chocolate, the recipe is both fueling and tasty! Other varieties in the range are Carob Coated Apricot, Carob Coated Fruit & Nut and Oats, Golden Syrup & Coconut. The bars’ compact size makes them perfect for popping in your handbag to eat while on the go, fitting into the kids’ lunchboxes, or simply having in the kitchen cupboards for whenever that craving hits. Available from supermarkets nationwide, rrp $4.49 for a box of six.…

WHAT’S THE LOWDOWN? Glossy lips are back, but rather than being sticky and annoying, the new arrivals feel smooth and comfortable. Plus, they don’t bleed into lines. With nourishing and protective properties, they even leave lips feeling more hydrated after the gloss has worn away. WHAT’S THE RIGHT GLOSS FOR ME? They vary in colour intensity. Some bathe lips in a saturated pigment for a highly-lacquered look, others offer more of an easy-to-wear sheer, shiny tint. Choose accordingly. HOW DO I WEAR IT? Apply directly to your bare lips using the applicator, or layer over your usual lipstick to make them look more plump. For the sheer look, a layer of lip pencil first will help give a mature lip line more definition. WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF MY MAKE-UP?…

Fibre is more than grains and brown bread. To experience the benefits of a fibre-rich diet, make sure you get the following three forms: SOLUBLE FIBRE BENEFITS: Lowers blood glucose and can reduce cholesterol. BEST SOURCES: Oats, barley; legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and baked beans; fruits and vegetables. INSOLUBLE FIBRE BENEFITS: Adds bulk to foods to keep you regular. BEST SOURCES: Wholegrains such as whole-wheat, brown rice, wholegrain and wholemeal breads; legumes, nuts, couscous and fruit skins. RESISTANT FIBRE BENEFITS: Promotes good bacteria in the gut and aids digestion. BEST SOURCES: Unprocessed grains such as barley and raw oats; egg noodles; cooked pasta, potatoes and rice.…

THE SCAM MA’AM! Answering her phone one day, my sassy septuagenarian friend Ann was ready for her sneaky scammer, determined not to be another victim. As he spoke, she quickly interrupted him, saying, “I’m not interested. I don’t want to engage with you.” There was dead silence and then this panicky retort from the caller, “I no engage you, if I engage you, I must marry you and I don’t want to do that!” Ann laughed as she heard a click as he cut the call. Norah, via email WHAT PRICE FOR GRANDDAD? Young son had been soundly scolded by Granddad, and later, while reading the paper, came across this advertisement: ‘For sale, clock, grandfather, price £30.’ “Crikey, Mum, here’s a clock and a grandfather for sale,” he said, then…

Well, here we are. What truly extraordinary times! For the first time in history, our Weekly team has created this magazine fr om afar, each working on the issue in our own homes – all separated, but working together as one. I’ve never been so thankful for all the different programmes, apps and pieces of technology I can barely pronounce that have enabled us to do our jobs, stay connected and only give away once that I’ve been doing it all whilst wearing my pants tucked into oversized orange workmen’s socks. Comfort really is key at a time like this! And it’s what I hope the Weekly can bring to your life, especially now . It’s certainly given me gr eat comfort to dive through our archives and look back…

One fight, one family – that’s the message from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who has urged New Zealanders to “do what we do best” and come together to beat the threat of COVID-19. Of course, this has meant the lockdown we’re all experiencing – at least four weeks of almost everyone in the country staying put to limit the virus’ spread. Remaining at home for that long might sound daunting, but self-isolation is the best way to get on top of the virus, and though we’re all in uncharted waters, we’re in them together. We need not worry. Food and medicine will remain available, essential services such as rubbish collection will continue, and other vital businesses will remain open. Support is just a phone call or email away, whether you…

He’s been making must-watch television for more than 60 years, but Sir David Attenborough has absolutely no plans to retire – well, unless the world decides they’ve had enough of him. “When people want me to do things, I do things,” the 93-year-old tells. “If they don’t want me to do it, I’ve retired. “I have the greatest job in the world, you know. What a privileged time I’ve had… better than sitting in the corner knitting.” With his latest series, A Life on Our Planet, due to be released on streaming giant Netflix, David’s been in an unusually reflective mood. And there’s a lot to reflect on. He’s seen it all – literally. David’s been to almost every corner of the planet to document its unique, weird and wonderful…

Michael Fagan, a man forever destined to be a Trivial Pursuit answer, has never come to terms with the spotlight that has glared down on him since he broke into Buckingham Palace and woke up the Queen. One minute he was a face in the crowds. Next, his name was on everyone’s lips as he made headlines around the world. Since that fateful day in 1982, the lines on his face have deepened, his circumstances have changed, but it’s clear he still hates the limelight. “It’s a nightmare,” moans Michael. “It seems there is nowhere I can go without some joker asking me if I’ve heard from the Queen.” The story began at 11.15 on the night of June 7, 1982, when the slightly-built man scaled the Buckingham Palace railings,…

“ I originally wanted to be a vet, but I had to drop out of school when I was 16 after I was accidentally kicked in the head at cheerleading practice and got really bad concussion. I’d had other concussions from snowboarding, so it all just built up and when the cheerleading incident happened, everything went downhill. I could barely remember anything and had to do a lot of rehabilitation. My family has always been involved with traffic. My dad Darren does a lot of management work for the New Zealand Transport Agency and Capital Journeys, which looks after the Wellington state highway network. My mum Andrea has been a traffic management supervisor. From about the age of 13, I’d be in the car with Dad when he was auditing sites,…

Walnut caramel tart SERVES 6 20cm round frozen shortcrust flan case 1 cup walnut halves 3 eggs ½ cup cream ¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar ¼ cup golden syrup 1 tsp vanilla essence Icing sugar, sifted, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 160°C and place the pastry case on an oven tray. 2 Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool completely. 3 Reduce the temperature to 150°C. Scatter the walnuts over the base of the pastry case. In a large jug, whisk the eggs, cream, sugar, golden syrup and vanilla essence until well combined. Pour over the walnuts. 4 Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is just set at the centre. Cool completely. Dust with icing sugar and serve with cream, if you like. Chocolate pots…

With the weather finally cooling, it’s time to update your knitwear collection. Here are some of my favourite fluffy styles available now. Ladylike style • Statement sleeves are trending heavily this season and this Seed Heritage knit embraces the look perfectly. Paired here with a peplum pencil skirt from Zara, it can perfectly cross over between work and play. • Complete the ladylike styling with cream accessories and these perfect tortoiseshell patent heels. KNIT $149.90 from SEED HERITAGE. SKIRT $139 from ZARA. EARRINGS $8.99 and BAG $59.99 both from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. ISABELLA ANSELMI SHOES $209.90 from MERCHANT 1948. Blushing beauty • Every year I invest in a standout luxury knit that I know I can pull out every season, and this stunning long mohair cardigan from Witchery is…

Make an easy apple chutney, banish odours with vanilla, scrub up with foraged materials from the beach, and use damp sand rather than water to keep cut flowers fresh. Go green! Apple season is here, so you will either have an abundance of apples on your tree or you can buy them very cheaply at the supermarket. I have two baby apple trees that are yet to produce in any quantities, so the few apples they give me I eat fresh. But I love making this no-cook apple chutney. It’s nice, easy and quick, with plenty of flavour. It is designed to be eaten fresh with curry and rice or as an accompaniment to chicken or pork. But it’s also lovely piled on top of cheese and crackers or in…

Follow this meal plan by nutritionist Teresa Mitchell-Paterson to meet your daily fibre needs BREAKFAST 50 grams wholegrain cereal with a handful (50g) of berries, a sprinkle (10g) of chia seeds and low-fat milk SNACK A medium-sized banana with yoghurt LUNCH A wholemeal mixed-grain sandwich with lettuce, tomato and lean chicken breast SNACK A medium-sized orange and a handful (25g) of almonds DINNER Grilled fish with brown rice, and a salad of lettuce, carrot, mushrooms, lentils and a drizzle of low-fat dressing Total fibre: 25 grams…

Your travel has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. How should you go about rebooking your air travel? Plus, do you need to take out fresh travel insurance when rebooking? Don’t wing it! Because of the turmoil in the airline industry brought about by COVID-19 regulations around the world, you need to rebook your international travel with Air New Zealand for later in the year. What is the best way to go about this? As the situation is still changing by the day, you are better to keep an eye on updates on several websites. The most up-to-date travel restrictions can be found on the Air New Zealand Travel Alerts page - airnewzealand.co.nz/travel-alerts. According to Air New Zealand this includes flexibility and refund options for affected international bookings in the…

ARIES March 21 – April 20 There are issues in career, study or work situations. You want to clear the decks, and these are small matters that can be easily dealt with, but it seems the support of fellow workers or partners isn’t there. It’s time to speak up; they don’t mean to ignore you – they simply don’t know what you need. If you tell them, you’ll find everything clears up. The end of the week will be far more relaxing. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 This is a week to keep things simple. You also need to be disciplined with your health, be it taking a little extra care with what you eat – not so much for weight issues, but more for allergies or energy. Getting…

Six degrees of separation is the theory that all people are six, or fewer, social connections away from one other. It’s also known as the six handshakes rule, but may well be adapted to the six elbow bumps rule if social distancing is to be maintained around the world during these mad and uncertain times. It’s not to be confused with Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, a game made up by bored university students one day who put the prolific actor at the centre of the entertainment universe. The game is to name another actor and then link them back to Kevin Bacon in six movies or fewer. For example, the actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus is connected to Kevin Bacon by two degrees. The equation? Kevin worked with Wayne Knight on…

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN LIFE DOESN’T GO TO PLAN? It’s unexpected to find a love story filled with dramatic twists worthy of any thriller, but then, In Five Years is an unexpected sort of novel. As much about the power of friendship as it is romance, it’s poignant, clever and a little spooky. New Yorker Dannie Kohan is one of those super-controlling and disciplined people. Life is going exactly as planned. She is a successful lawyer, poised to land a job with the firm she always dreamed of working for. Her perfect boyfriend David is about to deliver the marriage proposal she’s been hoping for and everything is exactly right, just how Dannie likes it. There isn’t room for surprises unless they involve her much-loved childhood friend, the arty and beautiful…

More than 50 years after she first graced our TV screens, Dame Alison Holst is still everywhere. Whether you’re picking up a packet of her sausage rolls for a BBQ – or, as is more likely at the moment, a snack for telly watching – or you’re scooping pick-and-mix into a bag, or delving deep into one of her more than 100 cookbooks, Alison’s influence has been long-reaching and enduring. And now, she has officially been awarded the title of New Zealand’s Most Influential Chef of All Time. After a nationwide vote, Alison finished head and shoulders above the other contenders, with the public, industry insiders and hospitality workers all picking their favourite chef. Says one respondent, “Alison brought great recipes to everyday Kiwis in an achievable, accessible way. She…

• If you are experiencing health concerns that may be COVID-19 related, call Healthline (0800 358 5453). • For the latest information, see COVID19.govt.nz. • The Student Volunteer Army (0800 005 902 or sva.org.nz) is offering to deliver food or regularly check in by phone or text with those who need support. • COVID19 Support NZ is a Facebook group designed to connect vulnerable members of our communities who need help with those who would like to offer it. See facebook.com/groups/ COVID19supportNZ • Contact Age Concern via ageconcern.org.nz or on (04) 801 9338 • Seniorline (0800 725 463 or seniorline.org.nz) is a free information service designed to help older people navigate the health system. Find out how to get help while at home and about support services for caregivers. •…

It’s hard to believe there once was a time when Silver Fern star Jane Watson hated netball. The talented defender only took up the game after moving from Canterbury to a tiny township in Otago where there was no soccer team to join. “I never thought I’d end up being a sportswoman,” she laughs from her cosy home in Rolleston. “It’s funny how things work out, eh!” But Jane has never taken a straightforward path to success and, as she reveals in upcoming documentary series Pure As, the netballer has been through more than her fair share of trials, tribulations and tests. From battling life-threatening health issues, through to tragically losing her partner at the age of 20, Jane’s journey to sporting success hasn’t been without its struggles. But, as…

When Marilyn Jessen first started dating her future husband Don, it didn’t take long for her to realise that “love this man” also meant “love these caravans”. Born into a New Zealand caravan dynasty, Don came as a package deal, she laughs. His father Tek Jessen had founded Liteweight Caravans from a home factory in 1946, and by 1968 was NZ’s largest caravan manufacturer, which Don eventually became director of. “Not long after we met, he very bravely invited my mother, younger brother and me on a trip to the Coromandel for Easter, staying in a 1959 14-foot caravan,” recalls Marilyn. He laughs, “Let’s just say that was one way to get to know the future in-laws real fast, living in a small space.” But after 43 years of marriage,…

What keeps you awake at night?My 13-week-old puppy Sadei keeps me up a lot at the moment, but otherwise just knowing I won’t be getting much sleep because I stayed up too late watching movies. What’s your favourite smell? The smell of rain on a hot summer day – it brings back good memories and gives comfort for some reason. What is the most important lesson life has taught you?To cherish the people ar ound you and never try to be anyone but yourself. If you can’ t make others happy , at least be happy with yourself.…

If you’re not looking as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as you’d like, here are some quick and easy tricks that’ll make your eyes sparkle. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3... 1 CARE... With fewer oil glands and a fine texture, the delicate skin around our eyes is one of the first places to show dehydration. Once that happens, crepiness and lines are only emphasised further. Keep skin supple with eye creams and serums that help it hold onto moisture, plumping out dry areas to reduce the look of wrinkles. Tap one around the eye socket (the bone that can be felt under our eyes and below our brows) and let it absorb well before you apply any eye make-up. If you suffer from tired and puffy eyes, keep a teaspoon…

You will need: • Old photo frames • Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer and Quick Dry Undercoat • Resene testpot in Alabaster • Wallpaper samples (from the Resene Serendipity wallpaper collection) • PVA glue • Testpot brushes • Craft knife • Craft pegs Step 1: Remove any old artwork from your frames and give them a wipe to clean off any dust. Remove and safely discard the glass panels as you won’t need these for this project. Set aside the backing card too. Step 2: For frames with a plastic finish, apply a coat of Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer to prepare it for painting. If you are working with wooden frames, give them a light sand and then apply a coat of Resene Quick Dry Undercoat. Step…

Facing up to cancer I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I just read your article on Jan Bolwell (23.03.20) and what an inspiration she has been for me. As I face surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, I now feel like I can do it knowing there are so many inspiring survivor stories out there such as hers. Like Jan, I look forward to dancing down the path to the future. Gail, Katikati $100 WINNING LETTER Normality arrives! What a breath of fresh air to receive the Weekly in the post on my first day of isolation. It was nice to turn off the news for a few hours and feel a short sense of normality. It was really timely to read Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin’s advice on…

“ You’re lucky, Jeremy,” she said. “You’re a man.” I agreed with her, not because I instantly knew this to be the case, but because her tone suggested it would be the smarter course of action. It does seem as though our maker put the lioness’ share of hardship on the female species. The woman in question had been deep in discussion with another woman about one of the many afflictions that are the sole domain of the fairer sex. Endometriosis, as I recall. They were drifting into childbirth and smear tests when she turned and spoke to me. She’s right, of course. A back of the napkin calculation suggests to me that in an average lifetime, women suffer roughly five times more poking and prodding from the medical establishment…

She lives in New York, is the author of six novels and also writes for TV. This novel was inspired by… “A lifelong interest in the dialogue between fate and free will. How much is in our control and how much will happen no matter what we do? My last novel, The Dinner List, was about getting to go back in time and look at this question. In Five Years is about the fantasy of getting to see what’s coming – and how, even if we can see what’s coming, we can’t see what it will mean.” The most interesting thing about writing it was… “How easy it was to write. Honest! The book kind of poured out of me. I wrote it in less than three months, which is…