Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 8, 2021 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

She’s been looking for true love for a long time. Now it appears Pamela Anderson has found it with a handyman from her Canadian hometown. The former Baywatch star married her fourth husband, Dan Hayhurst, on Christmas Eve at her home in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island. The couple met when Dan, 40, was hired to work on the renovation of the house, which Pam, 53, bought from her grandparents 25 years ago and where she has been living since 2019. The wedding was held outside and the bride wore gumboots under her ivory silk dress with a blue tulle overlay skirt. “A few people driving by could see the fairytale gown with the long Princess Diana veil dragging in the mud. Heaven...” Pamela enthuses. She feels getting married at the Ladysmith…

Cookbook author Simon Holst, 54, became a household name after publishing more than 40 family-friendly cookbooks with his mum Dame Alison Holst, as well as another nine of his own. The father of two is now a senior advisor for New Zealand Food Safety, but has very fond memories of creating recipes with his biggest mentor. The Weekly catches up with Simon over a takeaway coffee as he reveals what it was like working with his mum and how he’s coping with her failing health, due to dementia. Simon, we met a woman the other day who says that after 11 years, your chicken risotto is still her family’s favourite meal. Do you get that a lot? Wow, no – I’m flattered. What I’ve found is that you drop out…

Honey slice with roasted strawberries PREP + COOK TIME 45 MINS SERVES 12 2 cups (300g) self-raising flour 1 cup (150g) plain flour 3 tsp anise seeds 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup (80g) fine semolina ½ cup (110g) caster sugar ½ cup (70g) slivered almonds, roasted ¾ cup (180ml) olive oil ½ cup (125ml) milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp honey 2 tsp icing sugar Greek-style yoghurt, to serve HONEY SYRUP 1½ cups (525g) honey 1/3 cup (80ml) water 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar ROASTED STRAWBERRIES 500g small strawberries 1 vanilla bean 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm x 30cm slice pan. 2 Sift flours into a large bowl; stir in seeds, cinnamon, semolina, sugar and almonds. Make a well in the…

Fine hair needs a lot of TLC, right? If you’re not using the right products, it can mean it’s limp, lacklustre and be difficult to keep clean. We often use shampoo and conditioners that are too heavy and the fact is, fine hair doesn’t need a lot. We look at how dropping your conditioner for a leave-in might be the answer to #finehairproblems... TAKE THE PLUNGE It might be time to try something new and attempt to save time in the shower by ditching the last step in your hair-washing routine. We talk to celebrity hair stylist Renya Xydis about the benefits of going cold turkey on conditioner and how to manage fine hair. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SWAPPING YOUR CONDITIONER FOR A POST-SHOWER PRODUCT? “The biggest pro to…

AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 If you love luxury hotels, go camping; if you are a basic camper, go to a luxury hotel. Do the complete opposite of what you love. This is a time of widening horizons and breaking through barriers. New experiences will bring a whole new energy to your life. It does not have to be a big thing or complicated. It is about shifting energies, and opening hearts and minds. PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 Look at those profile photos you have online – are they up to date? Do you look your best? It is the day and age of image. You want people to see you as you are. Get new photos taken, even get them professionally done; you will be pleased…

TOMMY LEE Pamela married the Mötley Crüe drummer in February 1995 after knowing him for four days. The wedding was held on a beach, with Pamela wearing a bikini. The couple had two sons, Brandon, 24, and Dylan, 23, before divorcing in 1998. Tommy was convicted of assaulting Pamela and served six months in the county jail. They got back together briefly in 2008 before finally calling it quits. KID ROCK Pamela had an on-off relationship with the singer (real name Robert Ritchie). They got engaged in 2002, split up a year later, then reunited and married in 2006. This wedding took place on a yacht in St Tropez on July 29. On November 27, Pamela filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. She had suffered a miscarriage two weeks earlier.…

What do we know about Eugenie’s husband? Jack Brooksbank, 34, was born in London to parents George Brooksbank and Nicola (née Newton). Like Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, he isn’t from a titled family, but some say he is descended from the Brooksbank baronets (a title just below baron.) Jack skipped university to go straight from private school in Buckinghamshire to a career in hospitality, with the dream of owning a chain of pubs. He used to manage a nightclub in Mayfair, Mahiki, that Prince Harry and Beatrice frequented. Jack began dating Eugenie in 2011 after they met while skiing in the Swiss Alps. They announced their engagement seven years later in January 2018, with proud mother-in-law Sarah enthusing, “We love Jack and I am so excited to have a…

What’s something surprising that people wouldn’t know about you? I actually have this real anti-establishment streak and every now and then I just have to break out. You enjoy cooking – what are your go-to meals? I’m not really a sauce person. I like plain food, I think it’s from growing up on the farm. I cook a lot of fish and vegetables. Tonight I’m doing cauliflower steak. What’s one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for you? My husband organised a cleaner when I took over as leader last year. He just went off and did it and it made me love him even more!…

They’re quite the adventurers on Travel Guides NZ, but catch them at home and you’re more likely to find Jan and Lindsay Franklin cuddled up on the couch with their nine cats. The self-confessed moggie lovers from Stratford, in Taranaki, both 54, say they did not set out to have so many fur babies, but over the years they’ve opened their arms to more and more cats because they just can’t say no to a kitty in need. “A lot of them have come from the SPCA,” Jan explains, “or from people who’ve needed to rehome their cats. “Ocean came from the vets. He’d been injured as a kitten and the vet fixed him, then needed to rehome him. Rocco had gone travelling around in someone’s van and ended up…

“Is it work or pleasure?” This is one of those standard how-is-your-day questions you get asked when checking in for a flight or at a hotel. Sometimes it will make you grin as you weigh things up in your mind – sure, this is a business trip, but you’re going to squeeze in some super-fun me-time here and there. But other times it’s a family holiday and you’ll look at the kids, one of whom has just been car sick on a particularly curly bit of road and sigh heavily as you realise being “away” is just like being at home, but with fewer laundry facilities. That work/pleasure combo works best when “pleasure” is the surprise side dish to a business main course rather than the other way round. I’m…

Lemongrass chicken with vermicelli salad PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES SERVES 4 2 x 100g bundles vermicelli noodles 1 tbsp peanut oil 600g chicken thigh fillets, thinly sliced 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tbsp fish sauce 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (see tip) 1 carrot, cut into thin strips ½ Lebanese cucumber, deseeded, thinly sliced ¼ cup (35g) coarsely chopped unsalted peanuts 4 radishes, thinly sliced ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup fresh coriander leaves CHILLI DRESSING ¼ cup (75g) white sugar 2 tbsp white vinegar 1 small fresh red Thai chilli, finely chopped 1 Place noodles in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Stand until just tender; drain. 2 To make the chilli dressing, combine sugar and ½ cup (125ml)…

Wall stickers make it easy to keep up with style trends, revamp your kids’ bedrooms as they outgrow their once-cherished themes and decorate spaces that are feeling a little worn. And the best thing about wall decals is they’re only as permanent as you want them to be, meaning you can remove and replace them as often as your budget allows. Renting? Wall decals are your best friend. They make it possible to put your stamp on walls without making permanent changes – just be sure to follow the instructions for correct adhering and removal. 1 Repeat patterns TRY IT Set aside a good amount of time to apply repeating wall stickers, especially if it’s in a precise pattern. Measure and mark the positions correctly for a perfect finish. 2…

• My author wrote me while recovering from injuries suffered in a car crash • I am the only book my author wrote • I won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction • A movie version of me won the Best Picture Oscar • In a 2014 poll, I was voted the US’s most popular book, after the Bible • I was originally titled Tomorrow is Another Day, which is my final line • I feature characters called Bonnie Blue, Melanie, Ashley, Rhett and Scarlett • I was published in 1936, but am set during the US Civil War…

Apparently, one of the things that endeared me to my wife when we first met was my knowledge of the night sky! Looking up, I would exhaust my limited knowledge by pointing out the few constellations and galaxies I recognised then, realising she was unfamiliar with the cosmos, I would add a few “facts” of my own. The real clincher was when I correctly predicted the appearance of the International Space Station – the brightest star travelling across the glittering canopy. On the odd occasion, we’d see a shooting star and make a wish. Usually for chocolate. Less frequently, a satellite would pass over. That was special. Whoever spotted one would loudly declare, “Satellite!”, and there would follow an excited explanation of where it was headed and how to find…

AGE: 28 ROLE: Professional ballet dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet THE SHOP I CAN’T WALK PAST IS… anything with handmade ceramics. MY D DREAM SUNDAY IS… a good brunch with friends/ family in the sunshine, and relaxing somewhere by the water. THE BRAVEST THING I’ VE EVER DONE IS… be the first ballerina to dance in the middle of Antarctica. It was the most incredible experience – and I was very much out of my comfort zone on many levels! You can watch Antarctica: The First Dance on YouTube and the behind-the-scenes documentary. MY FAVOURITE PLACE TO HOLIDAY IN NEW ZEALAND IS… it’s hard to pick just one, but of the places I’ve been either Marlborough Sounds or Fiordland National Park/ Milford Sound. THE SHOW I AM BINGEING…

She was born in West Africa and is now based in the UK, where she works at Bristol University as a lecturer in gender and international politics. This is her first novel. This novel was inspired by... my interest in understanding how those closest to us influence the decisions we make within romantic relationships. I’ve researched violence against women in post-conflict countries, and found that pressure from relatives and friends often contributes to women staying in unhappy and abusive relationships. I wanted to explore this issue in fiction. The most challenging thing about writing it was... finding the time to write. I was a research fellow at the University of Ghana while working on the book, so I was teaching, conducting research and performing a range of administrative tasks. I…

There was a buzz of excitement for the Weekly team, as there always is, with the announcement of the arrival of the newest member of the royal family. A little boy, born to Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank, is the couple’s first child together and the Queen’s ninth gr eat-grandchild. The palace said they were delighted with the news and the couple shared a sweet snap to their Instagram page, captioning it with just three blue hearts. We are thrilled for the couple and their wider family because babies bring such joy . Find out more on page 8. Meanwhile, over the past several months, I have been asked numerous times if the Weekly could do a story with the Leader of the Opposition, Judith Collins. She recently agreed…

He’s shown off his silky-smooth podcast voice and now it looks like we are about to see what Prince Harry’s singing voice is like! Hollywood residents got a surprise when Prince Harry and James Corden were seen driving around the streets in an open-top double-decker bus while filming one of James’ famous Carpool Karaoke. “They toured Hollywood and James showed Harry some special landmarks,” tells a source. “They also chatted about Harry’s life in the US and his focus now.” The insider adds that while it was work, it was also a fun day out for the old chums. “They have been friends for years and had a great time. A lot of joking around and laughter.” Along with their COVID-safety measures, the pair also had a police escort, as…

It was the film that launched his career as a movie star and the role people thought of first whenever his name came up. But for most of his life, Christopher Plummer hated being mentioned in the same breath as The Sound of Music, which he insisted on calling The Sound of Mucus. The legendary actor, who died last week aged 91, despised the character of Captain von Trapp, calling him “a cardboard figure, humourless and one-dimensional”. Trying to make him interesting, “was like flogging a dead horse”, he said. Christopher admitted that he was disdainful of the opportunity the musical gave him to break into Hollywood after many years in TV dramas and theatrical productions. “I was a pampered, arrogant young man, spoiled by too many great theatre roles,”…

After enduring childhood taunts for being “ugly” and cruelly nicknamed “bulldog” by classmates for having a flat nose, Fleur Wickes grew into a teenager who would hide her face when talking to boys. Born with a full cleft lip and palate – and needing numerous operations to reconstruct her nose and lips – she quietly took on her own brutal self-critique. But at 20, Fleur didn’t want to do that any more and made a decision to look in the mirror every day for a year and tell herself she was beautiful. “It actually worked!” says the Whanganui-based artist, whose emotive word paintings stem from finding beauty in the dark places. “One man I dated told me, ‘You’d look really pretty if you didn’t have scars. Have you thought about…

Mini ham & corn quiches PREP TIME 40 MINUTES MAKES 12 Preheat oven to 180°C. Whisk 2 eggs with 1 tablespoon pouring cream in a medium jug. Season. Grease a 12-hole, flat-based patty pan. Using a 7cm cutter, cut 12 rounds from 2 sheets shortcrust pastry, pressing rounds into pan holes. Divide 90g chopped leg ham and 310g drained canned corn kernels between the pastry cases. Top with egg mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until quiches are set and pastry is browned lightly. Cook 2 slices prosciutto in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 1 minute each side or until crisp. Crumble prosciutto on quiches. Mini chicken & asparagus quiches PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES MAKES 12 Preheat oven to 180°C. Whisk 3 eggs with 1…

BRIGHT & BOLD Find a slip dress that is cut on the bias for a flattering fit. A bold, collarless jacket like this one is a great buy as it can easily be dressed up or down. PRETTY IN PAISLEY Wearing an off-the-shoulder design can be intimidating, but with the right foundation garments underneath, you’ll feel secure showing off your décolletage. MINTY FRESH These soft-hued pieces will work equally well styled together or worn on their own. If you’re going to break up the block colour, match with pieces from the pastel palette. KHAKI CHIC This cute stripe knit has an open-back design detail as a stylish point of difference. Layer over a camisole or bodysuit for some added coverage if desired.…

If you’re like most people, you probably have kitchen and bathroom cupboards overflowing with sprays, scrubs, disinfectants and wipes. While you may use some or all of them to get your house clean and fresh, there’s a real chance they’re not doing you or your family much good in the long term. There are more than 80,000 known chemicals in our everyday environment, some of which are thought to cause reproductive, neurological or immune disorders in humans. Luckily, there are some simple and quick steps you can take right away to begin detoxing your home. 1 CHANGE HOW YOU WIPE KITCHEN SURFACES It may take some getting used to, but simply using a microfibre cloth with water to wipe down kitchen benches works a treat. For stubborn stains, use a…

Unless you’re a top-notch chef, I’m guessing most domestic cooks just have a few knives in the drawer, in various stages of bluntness. So when a free blade was dangled in front of us, we all wanted a slice... When I first read it, I was astonished. A million free Smeg kitchen knives had been given away in New World’s eye-catching promotion. A million! The country’s kitchens are now fortified with an extra million large, sharp, kitchen knives. That seemed unbelievable. Then, I thought, well, three of them have ended up in our kitchen alone. So let’s do the sums. If I were to take a stab in the dark (excuse the expression) about how many regular customers New World has, I’d guess half a million. If all their customers…

Old-time LIFE HACKS THESE HOUSEHOLD TIPS MAKE US SMILE For people living on their own, try cooking a small amount of each vegetable in the same saucepan. Carrot, parsnip, potato and kumara can be cooked together and are nice mashed, for a change. The vegetables which need longer cooking, such as carrot, can be cooked for a while first, then the others added later. A couple of small cauliflower pieces or several Brussels sprouts can be cooked on top of the other vegetables and lifted out before you mash the others. This saves washing extra saucepans and you get a variety of vegetables. – Nell Gwynne Place a freshly baked cake on a flat plate and pop the plate and cake in a tin for storage. Later, when…

It’s hard to believe my London family has been home for a month. Well, six weeks if you count quarantine, but I don’t because I couldn’t actually be with them for that fortnight they were doing their time. Every day since they made it home, I’ve counted my blessings that they’re here and that I can spend time with them regularly. My son-in-law has been applying for jobs and he’s had a call back from every job he’s applied for, so hopefully in a month or so the kids will know which part of New Zealand they’ll be calling home. In the meantime, they’re in heaven at Kate’s dad and stepmum’s place – and I’m so grateful that their generous hospitality has expanded to include me as well. Three weekends…

THE FOOD CLUB IN SELECT CINEMAS THURSDAY Three lifelong friends travel to Italy to reconnect and find themselves after drifting apart. When Marie’s husband tells her he wants a separation, she decides to invite her two best friends – a party girl and a widow – on a cooking trip to Puglia. Surrounded by delicious food and delicious men, Marie has to decide if she really wants to win her husband back or if she is happier without him. SUPERNOVA IN CINEMAS THURSDAY This moving drama follows the story of a couple who embark on a road trip in their old campervan, visiting friends, family and favourite places as one of them slips into dementia. Starring Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth as loving partners of 20 years, both give heartbreaking…

This novel takes us to Ghana and inside the life of a young woman who has very few choices. Afi is beautiful but poor. She lives in a small town with her widowed mother, where they eke out a modest living. Then Afi is presented with an opportunity to better herself and her family. She has an offer of marriage to a wealthy young man called Elikem Ganyo, the son of the businesswoman who employs her mother. Although Afi barely knows this man, saying no to the proposal doesn’t seem an option and so she finds herself dressing in a bridal gown. Elikem doesn’t even bother coming to the wedding – he marries her in absentia. And when Afi moves to the city of Accra to live with her new…

ON THIN ICE! Christie Brinkley, 67, and her daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook, 22, are all smiles as they enjoy a day playing in the snow. SHE’S ALL EARS Rosamund Pike, 42, shows off her winning smile after finding out she had been nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the thriller I Care a Lot. On the ball! Is this a catwalk or a tennis court? Serena Williams, 39, brings some stylish flair to her first match in the Australian Open. PAYING OM-AGE Drew Barrymore, 45, visited Jimmy Fallon, 46, on the Tonight Show, where they got all zen and led a wacky meditation class. Namaste! Grey ladies She’s a Walking Girl! Melanie Griffith, 63, enjoyed a leisurely stroll in Los Angeles, while her daughter Dakota Johnson, 31, (below)…