Innholdsfortegnelse for 2052 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Pantomimes are a UK Christmas tradition that get many small kids just as excited as the impending visit of the jolly chap in the red suit, and the Cambridge kids are no exception. Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two, were delighted to get to see a performance of a show called Pantoland at the London Palladium last week. First they had to make the trip into the famous theatre with dad Prince William, 38, and mum Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, 38, – making it their first red carpet appearance as a family of five. Louis gripped Kate’s hand tightly, but independent Charlotte kept shaking off William’s attempts to hold her hand, preferring to go it alone. The family watched the show from a private box, surrounded…

In another step to what some predict will become a billion-dollar empire, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have signed a deal with audio streaming giant Spotify. Called Archewell Audio, a “holiday special” is due for release this month. Speaking in the trailer, Meghan explains, “One of the things my husband and I have always talked about is our passion for meeting people and hearing their stories. And no matter what the story, they usually offer an understanding of where someone else is coming from. And in some way, remind you of a story about yourself.” This bold move comes just months after they signed a $300m contract with Netflix. The couple, who are parents to 19-month old Archie, announced they would be stepping down as senior royals and…

George Clooney was rushed to hospital with excruciating stomach pains four days before he was due to start work on his new movie. The Gravity actor, 59, had been on a weight-loss regime late last year for his role in The Midnight Sky when he became doubled over with pain. Medics diagnosed pancreatitis – a sometimes life-threatening condition – and the dad-of-two had to spend several days recovering in hospital. “I think I was trying too hard to lose the weight quickly and probably wasn’t taking care of myself,” admits George, who plays a cancer-stricken astronomer trying to contact the crew of a returning spaceship in the sci-fi drama. “It was a crazy thing, just kind of an attack and it went away,” he tells. George, who lost more than…

Today she is a “proud mama” to her two daughters, successful singer Lola and top model and artist Tali, but it is her own childhood that Annie Lennox has been reliving most recently. From the home she shares with her husband, Dr Mitch Besser, in Los Angeles, the singer-songwriter, who has sold more than 83 million albums, can still recall the cold, bleak winters growing up in Scotland’s Aberdeen. “I remember walking to school in deep snow and looking at Christmas trees in people’s windows, with the colours of the fairy lights,” says Annie, who also has memories of being in “crocodile lines, two by two, up the street to the church”. She explains, “When the doors opened, everyone filed inside. It was the most exciting experience because the whole…

Back at the start of this ridiculous year, I wrote a new show and debuted it at a festival in February in the glorious Hamilton Gardens. “2020 Vision” I called it – as a nod to the year and also because it contained my predictions of the big issues. It was a preposterously grandiose title meant mostly as a joke. But there was a lot in the show about new beginnings (personal and universal) and hope for global action on climate change, with a couple of amusing lines about the threat of a new pandemic that would probably turn out to be nothing very much at all. The sun shone. Allan, the stage manager, could not have been kinder or more welcoming. People arranged themselves on white plastic chairs and…

Naked nectarine & meringue cake PREP + COOK TIME 2 HOURS 20 MINUTES (+ STANDING, COOLING & REFRIGERATION) SERVES 12 6 eggs ¾ cup (165g) caster sugar 1½ tbsp finely grated orange rind, plus 1½ tbsp extra 1½ cups (225g) plain flour 75g butter, melted, cooled 600ml thickened cream 1/3 cup (55g) icing sugar, sifted MERINGUE 3 egg whites ¾ cup (165g) caster sugar POACHED NECTARINES 8 (1.2kg) nectarines ½ cup (110g) caster sugar ¼ cup (60ml) water 1/3 cup (80ml) brandy ½ cup (125ml) orange juice 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease three 20cm round sandwich cake pans. Line bases and sides with baking paper. 2 Beat the eggs and caster sugar in a small bowl with an electric mixer for 5 minutes or until thick and pale. Beat…

EVENING DAME Tailored, high-waisted pants paired with a sheer metallic top is a classic combination that will never date in your wardrobe. Style the top tucked in to show off the narrowest part of your torso. RUCHED LADY A ruched number like this one is a very forgiving silhouette, with the ruching draping over the hips and thighs, and the looser top and light sleeve making it perfect for fuller figures. SEQUIN SIREN A boxy cut dress will work on all body types. The sleeves here are flattering and the tassels add flair. Be careful what you pair with a sequined garment to avoid snagging. And don’t use perfume or alcohol-based sprays, which can cause discolouration. DISCO DIVA Choose a mini-length dress to show off your legs. A relaxed fit…

Meditation can mean so many different things – focusing on your breathing, doing a gentle body scan of all the physical sensations, listening to a guided recording, calming visualisations, or perhaps repeating a mantra. Loving-kindness meditation has become a popular meditative technique, with the aim being to extend compassion to others and yourself. It is a wonderful practice for boosting your sense of calm, reducing self-criticism, increasing resilience and enhancing relationships – it’s also perfect for the end of the year when tensions can sometimes run a little high. Studies have shown that Tibetan monks who performed thousands of hours of loving-kindness meditation had very secure neural circuits for emotions such as empathy and self-understanding. Psychologists at Stanford University have also found that even a short meditation boosted social connectedness…

Make sure soil is properly weeded and watered before spreading mulch and allow a depth of 6-10cm. If you mix compost with the mulch, you’ll also be adding nutrients to the soil. Don’t spread mulch too high around the trunks and stems of trees as this can cause them to rot and create fungal disease. Inorganic mulches include shells, pebbles, stones, quartz chips, even crushed glass. These don’t decompose so they won’t improve the soil, but they will help to reduce water evaporation and weeds. Heat-loving and tropical plants will also enjoy the warmth that stone and pebble mulches absorb. These types of mulch can also be used to anchor plants and reduce soil erosion in very windy areas. You can have too much of a good thing when using…

The flavour of coconut can be obtained by soaking desiccated coconut in a little warm milk for an hour or so. Strain and use milk only, as many people find the nut indigestible. – Pansy An onion, like history, has a habit of repeating, but if cooked with a teaspoonful of sugar, this tendency is overcome. – Chiston If you have a badly burnt saucepan, don’t try to scrape it. Cover it quickly with a sheet of paper and put the lid on tightly. Leave overnight and the pot can be easily cleaned. – Aremay Overcome your age problem by placing birthday candles in the form of a question mark! – Koon To preserve gumboots, fill a pair of old woollen socks with bran and keep inside the boots when…

Let’s not talk about what a year it has been. Anyone who doesn’t know what a year it has been must have spent it sealed in a cave without wifi. There were times when some of us might have wished for that option, but I don’t recall it being offered. Instead, we got months that felt as long as years and a growing realisation that things were never quite going to be the same again. As a result, Christmas this year really does feel like a day for thanks, gratitude, and the warm and well-fed company of loved ones, with gifts rendered almost redundant by the gift of reaching our own light at the end of our very own tunnel. ‘Next to the chefly son, I am but a fool…

And just like that, welcome to the last issue of your Weekly for 2020. It is truly incredible to think of all the things that have happened since the clock ticked over to this new decade. The end of the year is always a time of introspection for me, and my goodness, this year has brought with it some ups and downs! There are many who are looking forward to closing the door on this year, and while I’m among them, there are also things I am incredibly grateful for. There was the slowness and sense of contented joy that I found, despite the anxiety brought on by the lockdown. At the time, I felt like the world was spinning out of control, so I started a journal, much like…

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is going to be an aunt again. Her sister Pippa, 37, is expecting her second baby with husband James Matthews, 45. The couple, already parents to two-year-old Arthur, are thrilled, according to a source. “It is fantastic news amid a difficult year. The entire family is delighted.” The couple is rumoured to be buying a $3m, 72-acre country estate close to Pippa’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton in Bucklebury. The proud grandparents will be able to help out with babysitting.…

‘It was a beautiful moment. I did not see it coming and I just feel really happy!’ It was never going to be a run-of-the-mill proposal. When Coast FM Breakfast co-host Sam Wallace decided to pop the question to his partner of nine years, Sarah Bowman, he naturally wanted co-stars Toni Street and Jase Reeves and his listeners to be in on the act. Earlier this month, the 39-year-old proposed on-air in an elaborate ruse where Sarah thought she was simply attending the marriage vow renewal ceremony of Toni and Jase with their respective spouses. But just before the exchange took place on Auckland’s Narrow Neck Beach, guests were asked if anyone had any objections and Sam stepped forward and revealed the real reason they were there. An overwhelmed Sarah,…

Lily Allen and David Harbour British singer Lily, 35, had a very traditional marriage – by Las Vegas standards, that is. The Smile songstress married Stranger Things actor David Harbour, 45, in a wedding chapel in Sin City in September and the celebrant was, of course, an Elvis Presley impersonator. Chic in a Dior dress and veil, the bride tucked into takeaway burgers at the reception. Emma Stone and Dave McCary The Oscar winner, 32, and Saturday Night Live director Dave, 35, called off their March wedding because of the pandemic. But not being able to have a lavish ceremony didn’t stop the couple, who met when Emma hosted an episode of SNL in 2016. They were spotted wearing wedding rings in September and are understood to have married in…

It was the year the world shifted on its axis. As Kiwis welcomed in 2020, many of us couldn’t help but watch in sadness as bushfires raged across Australia, devastating homes, lives, communities and wildlife. The heartbreak for our closest neighbour was undeniable, but little did we know a disaster of even greater proportions was almost at our doorstep: COVID-19. By March, what had started out as a mystery ’flu outbreak in Wuhan, China, had expanded into a pandemic that touched every corner of the globe, including here in Aotearoa. Phrases such as “social distancing”, “essential workers” and “designated supermarket shopper” were suddenly tripping off our tongues. Many lost jobs, suffered from anxiety and fretted about what the future might hold. Now, despite one lockdown for the entire country and…

‘I had to run away because my mother would not give her permission’ Positioned in a quiet neighbourhood in South Auckland’s Mangere Bridge sits an understated 1960s brown weatherboard home. A wooden sign by the front door reads ‘Ashirvaad’ (Sanskrit for ‘blessing’), offering a small hint about the group who has lived inside for the past 17 years. Author and Catholic sister Patricia Williams – along with three other vowed women from various international orders – decided to leave the convent and set up their own community, while still committed to their vows and serving others through spiritual support, counselling and social services. Dressed in a bright blue blouse and white slacks, with no veil in sight, Patricia warmly welcomes the Weekly team inside and quickly dispels any myth that…

If you’re looking for a delicious wine to impress at your next dinner party, that is still reasonably priced, look no further than Taylors Estate and its classic collection of Aussie wines. Since 1969, the Taylor family has been dedicated to making the finest wine on the market and now have three generations working to uphold the legacy. Their core value is respecting the fruit, which always brings the best quality grapes harvested from their own family estate, as well as a collection of partner growers across the country. From the refreshing Pinot Noir Rosé to the full-bodied Shiraz, they have all your guests’ tastes covered. Rrp $19.99.…

WASH Christie Brinkley To care for her long, blonde locks, the supermodel uses a hair mask once a week. Summer can leave hair dry and lacklustre, so it’s important to kick-start a regime that’s full of TLC. And it all starts in the shower. Hot water opens up the cuticles of the hair, making it the optimum time to replenish strands with much-needed moisture. Consider a reverse haircare routine, which involves using a conditioner before shampooing. Simply apply liberally before cleansing for added protection to damaged hair. A moisturising shampoo is a fab option for adding strength and shine to hair. Going in with a great deep-conditioning mask is also ideal. Apply to ends and lengths, then leave on for a minimum of five minutes. Finish off by rinsing with…

BALI VIBES Create a sense of serenity in your bathroom with pared-back pieces in neutral tones and a variety of natural textures. Tropical plants and scattered shells will enhance the feeling of escapism PUT IT TOGETHER Plants are key to this look. Try sourcing a range of plants that will grow well in a bathroom. Ask your local garden centre for advice – let them know where the natural light source will be and what size plant you need. Mix it up with potted plants and cut stems. An effective look can be achieved by adding water to a large glass vessel and popping in a couple of palm fronds. Here we have used two bird-of-paradise leaves, with one cut shorter to create a balanced look. Use different wood tones…

MOOD BOARD Measure out 68cm x 50cm on your sheet of pegboard (or any desired size). Cut with a skill-saw or hand saw. Cut 2 x 48cm pieces and 2 x 66cm pieces of half-round pine rods. Sand the rough edges. Using wood glue or super glue, stick down the pine pieces to frame your pegboard. Glue on some wooden pegs where desired. TRIVET We created three different shaped trivets, which can be hung from a leather strap. Mark out your desired size and shape on a sheet of pegboard. Cut out with a circular saw or hand saw. Sand back the rough edges and paint with three coats of paint, letting it dry between coats. Fold a strip of leather, then super glue the ends to either side of…

NEXT PLEASE! Looking through a photo album one day, I showed my son a photo of me very pregnant, telling him he was inside my tummy then. After looking very thoughtful for a few seconds, he piped up with, “Then I got out and Benjamin got in!” Mother of Two, Blenheim, September 1984 BIG FAIRY Recently my four-year-old daughter lost her two bottom teeth. The Tooth Fairy duly arrived and swapped the teeth for money. The following Sunday we took a trip to Wellington. As we got close to the turn-off to catch the ferry, I noticed one coming into the harbour. “See the ferry coming in,” I said. Jamie yelled, “Thank you for my money.” That’s one big window we must have in our house. D.V., Rewa, August, 1995…

Last week, I told you about falling in love with the house of my dreams. It was a beautiful mid-century modern home built in the seventies to the highest possible spec. You could just tell it had been the happiest of family homes – and when I showed it to my daughter and son-in-law overseas, they fell head over heels too. We made plans, we made mood boards, we had visions – and then we found out that we would have to invest a great deal of money into the old girl if she was to become our dream home. So much needed doing and we all got a bit nervous. She was so beautiful that you would have to do everything right to do her justice. She couldn’t just…

NAME: Jenny Suo AGE: 30 ROLE: 1 News Tonight Presenter NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THIS ABOUT ME, BUT I’M VERY GOOD AT… Hula hooping. I can even do tricks. I won a hula hooping competition once. It remains one of my biggest achievements. THE SONG I LISTEN TO WHEN I NEED A PICK-ME-UP IS… any high-energy Beyoncé song! I think I might know every song word for word, and I’m not embarrassed about it. THE SHOP I CAN’T WALK PAST IS… Any outdoor shop to pick up a new knick-knack to take tramping and/ or camping. MY COMFORT FOOD IS… a pie. Mince and cheese, steak and cheese or steak and mushroom. Topped with T sauce of course. WHEN I WAS A CHILD, I WANTED TO GROW UP…

She is a British aristocrat and was a close friend of the late Princess Margaret. Her memoir Lady in Waiting was a huge bestseller. Now 88, this is her first novel. This novel was inspired by… I know the island of Mustique like the back of my hand, and I chose to set the book there so I could relive happy memories and give readers a real flavour of what it’s like. I wanted it to be a fun, escapist read – something we all really need at the moment! The main character, Lady Veronica Blake, is based on me. There are also lots of details in the book that are inspired by my time on the island, from landscape and the sea to the parties and the colourful characters…

CALL FOR HELP! Original Wonder Woman Lynda Carter, 69, receives a very important call on a phone fit for an Amazonian Princess. DEBRA’ IN A TIZZ She’s a mess-ing with us! Will & Grace star Debra Messing, 52, and her tangled tresses express a sentiment we can all agree on: ”I think it’s time for 2020 to end,” she declared. JUST KIDDING Don’t tell Keith! Nicole Kidman, 53, gets cosy with co-star Andrew Rannells, 42, in a throwback pic to celebrate the release of their new film The Prom. Hot Spice Designer Victoria Beckham, 46, disproves the old rule that you never wear red with pink as she fashionably struts her stuff in London. PARIS MATCH Heiress Paris Hilton, 39, and beau Carter Reum, 39, jetted off to Bora Bora…

Just six weeks after moving into her cousin Prince Harry’s Windsor home, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have abruptly moved out. The couple, who are expecting their first baby in a few months time, were said to be delighted when Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, offered to let them live in Frogmore Cottage now that they are based in the US. Eugenie, 30, was understood to be particularly pleased as the cottage is just 7km from Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, where her parents Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, live. But after just over a month there, they have returned to their previous home, Ivy Cottage, at Kensington Palace. A palace insider says it’s a mystery why Eugenie and Jack, 34, would…

DOLLY: I’LL NEVER BE UNMASKED! Dolly Parton loves her glam look so much, she even has a plan for if she ends up in an ambulance. The 74-year-old Jolene singer declares, “I have to always stay ready. I have to keep my make-up on and my hair done. If we get an earthquake, I’m not running out in the street looking like, you know. I have to be ambulance-ready at all times.” The veteran country singer admitted last year that she also sleeps in her make-up. “You never know if you’re going to wreck the tour bus, you never know if you’re going to be somewhere in a hotel and there’s going to be a fire. So I leave my make-up on at night and clean my face in the…

TONI: “I don’t think things change when you get married, you’re already committed. So my advice would be to keep your humour and realise that it is very hard when you have little kids. It can be stressful. But at the end of it, you’ve got each other, and to have someone that always has your back is the most amazing thing in the whole world.” JASE: “When we first met, we were our own people already and I’m not going to lie, I’m a better person because of Louise. But I think it’s still important to have your moments where you miss each other. And I know it’s cheesy, but we are literally best friends. There’s no one else I’d rather call when I have good news, or bad.”…

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden: Daughter Raddix Chloe Wildflower Madden Her birth was announced in 2020, but little Raddix actually arrived on December 30 last year. According to US media, she was born via surrogate. Charlie’s Angels star Cameron, 48, and singer Benji, 41, say, “She has captured our hearts and completed our family.” Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn: Daughter Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran Ed , 29, broke the news that he had become a dad by posting a photo of a blanket and a pair of baby socks on Instagram. “With the help of an amazing delivery team, Cherry gave birth to our beautiful and healthy daughter,” he wrote. “We are completely in love with her.” Anderson Cooper: Son Wyatt Morgan Cooper CNN journalist Anderson Cooper, 53, became a…

‘My very first funeral, I cried all the way through’ Veteran broadcaster Kay Gregory has worked in TV and radio for 40 years, yet fewer people know that the Coast FM newsreader is also a marriage and funeral celebrant. Kay, 58, opens up about some of her most memorable services, her biggest on-air gaff and how she became obsessed with golf. Kay, how long have you been a marriage and funeral celebrant? It will be 20 years next year. It all started when I was doing the weekend weather for TVNZ and I was looking for a little something else. One day I was out walking in Parnell with a friend when it started to rain. We took shelter in this little historic cottage and got talking with the lady…

Breakfast beans with sausages & eggs PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES SERVES 6 1 tbsp olive oil 4 rindless bacon slices, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped 800g can diced tomatoes 1 cup (250ml) water ¼ cup (55g) firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp dry mustard 2 x 400g cans butter beans, drained, rinsed 12 chipolata sausages 12 eggs 1 Heat oil in medium camp oven. Cook bacon, onion and garlic, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the onion is soft. Add tomatoes, the water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and beans. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes. 2 Cook the sausages and eggs on an oiled flat plate until sausages are cooked through and the egg white has set.…

Raspberry ripple yoghurt pops PREP TIME 15 MINUTES (+ FREEZING) MAKES 6 150g raspberries 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, plus 1½ tbsp extra 1 vanilla bean 1 cup (280g) Greek-style natural yoghurt 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 Place the raspberries, lemon juice and honey in a medium bowl, crushing the berries using a fork. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the raspberry mixture into the base of each 6 x 1/3-cup (80ml) dariole moulds or paper cups. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm. 2 Split the vanilla bean in half lengthways, scraping the seeds into a medium bowl. Whisk in the yoghurt, lemon rind and the extra honey until combined. Fold in the remaining raspberry mixture to form a ripple effect. 3 Divide the mixture between moulds,…

1 Check your perceptions “One of the reasons we fear getting older is because of the way we perceive the elderly – as a bit hopeless and helpless. But ask yourself whether this is your reality?” says psychotherapist and self-esteem coach Alison Moore. “Chances are it’s not, so don’t reinforce it.” 2 Live in the moment Our attitudes to ageing are set in childhood, “but our forties and fifties are a real flashpoint for them coming to the surface”, says Alison. “One reason for this is the approach of menopause – so many women link youth to fertility that as menopause approaches, it makes us think more about our age. We start to worry about what others think, wonder whether we’re too old to wear this or do that and…

Instead of working in their gardens during summer, many people prefer to relax in them. Others go away for a lovely long holiday, leaving their gardens unattended for weeks. If this sounds like you and you’re wanting your plants to look good over the warmer months, here’s what you need to know. 1 MULCH IT Mulching is beneficial in so many ways. It helps keep moisture in the soil, reducing the amount of watering you’ll need to do. It keeps the roots of trees and shrubs cool, imperative for survival in hot weather. It also reduces weeds by not allowing light through to germinate seeds and any that do germinate in the mulch are much easier to pull out. Organic mulches such as garden clippings, bark, untreated sawdust and pea…

How low can supermarkets go before they squeeze out our suppliers of unique, boutique products? One thing is sure – without those goodies on our shelves, we’ll all be in the cart. Am I a battler for the consumer? Yes. Do I want to see the cheapest possible prices at our supermarkets? Well, yes. But not at all costs. The Commerce Commission is to examine the trading practices of our two main supermarket chains, Foodstuffs and Aussie-run Woolworths. One of the reasons for this is that some smaller local suppliers are frustrated that supermarkets are driving them out of business by demanding their goods sell for less than their bottom-line permits. The supermarkets respond by saying they’re simply trying to do the best, pricewise, for the shopper. Good on them.…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Think before you commit anything to keyboard, paper or screen. Stop and truly think about what you have to say, what you need to say and how it needs to be said. It is not good to text or message when you are angry or upset, or when you want to say something romantic. Save it until you are face to face. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 You are in danger of missing some important connections. It is vital to keep in touch with what is going on with friends, family and work. Your intuition is excellent and should be acted upon. If you’re in a new relationship, you may not find it to be quite what you expected and a choice has…

A LADY STORMS INTO TROUBLE ON PARADISE ISLAND It had reached the stage of the year where my brain was so frazzled I needed to read something undemanding. A murder mystery that took me to an exotic location seemed exactly right. The location, Mustique, is a small private Caribbean island and a playground for the rich, famous and aristocratic. As this novel opens, a tropical storm is brewing. Lady Veronica Blake has managed to reach her villa and is set to start preparing for her beloved goddaughter Lily’s lavish 21st birthday party. However, there is trouble in paradise. Lily’s best friend, beautiful young heiress Amanda Fortini, has gone missing (we know from the prologue that she went for a swim and never returned). So the indomitable Lady Vee turns amateur…

THE STARS GET MERRY AND BRIGHT AT CHRISTMAS…

She was only tiny – just 1.47m (4ft 10in) – but Dame Barbara Windsor had a larger-than-life personality that made her a big name in the British film and TV industry. Best-known for her roles in the Carry On movies and as formidable pub landlady Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, the actress’ death from Alzheimer’s this month, aged 83, has left a huge hole, say her friends and co-stars. “She was a real tour de force, who lit up a room,” says Michelle Collins, who played Cindy Beale in EastEnders. “Barbara was a working-class hero who came from humble beginnings, and such an inspirational figure. She was obviously very good at comedy, but also a brilliant straight actor.” Barbara was born in Shoreditch, East London, the daughter of a fruit and…