Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10, 2021 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

2020 JANUARY: The royal family agrees Harry and Meghan can leave for an independent life in the US, but there will be a review in 12 months. MARCH: The Sussexes attend their last official royal engagement at the Commonwealth Day ceremony (left) and the tension is clear. APRIL: No longer allowed their Sussex Royal foundation, Harry and Meghan create their Archewell Foundation in its place. SEPTEMBER: Harry and Meghan sign a multimillion-dollar deal to make TV shows for Netflix. NOVEMBER: After Harry is reportedly told he can’t have a wreath laid at the London Remembrance Day service in his name, photos are released of him and Meghan laying wreaths in a Los Angeles cemetery. DECEMBER: The couple release their first Spotify podcast. 2021 JANUARY: Archewell launches and the Sussexes ask…

Living in the public eye, Hilary Duff will do anything to protect her children, but her actions have landed her in hot water. In February 2020, the 33-year-old Younger actress posted a video on her social media account of her confronting a photographer who was taking pictures of her eight-year-old son Luca’s football game, calling him a “creep” and saying, “This is stalking minors!” In the clip, Hilary implores him “human to human” to stop as all the parents were uncomfortable with his presence, but she becomes angry when the photographer refuses to leave. Now the paparazzo, Darryl Wilkins, has retaliated and is suing Hilary, accusing her of “despicable conduct including by innuendo that he was a child predator.” Court documents add, “Wilkins is not a paedophile or child predator…

‘As women, we have to be careful about making ourselves smaller to be more likeable’ She’s an Academy Award-winning actress, director and producer, and now Natalie Portman is turning her hand to writing! The 39-year-old has released Natalie Portman’s Fables, which is a modern take on timeless life lessons. “Books are kind of the first way of practicing empathy,” she shares. “With books, you can feel emotions from a complete stranger and get into what their day may be like.” Natalie was inspired to retell the classic tales after she found herself changing pronouns of many of the books she was reading to her children, Aleph, nine, and Amalia, four, because they had overwhelmingly male characters. “There are some valuable lessons and wonderful stories and things you should know about,”…

$48 MILLION PHIL COLLINS & ORIANNE CEVEY After seven years of marriage and two sons, Nicholas, 19, and Matthew, 16, the Genesis rocker and his Swiss wife divorced in 2006. Phil’s hefty payout became the biggest settlement in British legal history, beating Sir Paul McCartney’s record from a few months earlier. You would think that the 70-year-old would have learnt his lesson, but he reconciled with Orianne, 46, in 2016. They went through another messy split last year, where he had her forcibly evicted from his Miami mansion after she secretly married another man. She retaliated by suing for half of the $55 million profit of the house’s sale, which was ultimately dismissed in court. $138 MILLION STEVEN SPIELBERG & AMY IRVING The legendary director learnt an important legal lesson…

1 Start with why – why do you want to start a business? What’s your personal motivation? What would your business look like? Are you thinking global domination or part-time that fits in with the kids? 2 Get a clear idea on what you want to sell. 3 Who are your customers? 4 Test the idea. Do some very basic market research and find out if your “who” wants to buy your “what”. People often say, “That’s cool, you should do that”. But will they pay money for it? There might be a gap in the market, but is there a market in the gap? 5 Cut how you’re going to set up the business into small steps and find people who can help you. If you’ve done your homework,…

Plum cake pie PREP + COOK TIME 2 HOURS (+ COOLING) SERVES 8 120g unsalted butter, softened 1½ cups (330g) caster sugar 2 eggs 2½ cups (375g) self-raising flour ½ cup (75g) plain flour ¼ cup (20g) flaked almonds PLUM FILLING 1.5kg red-fleshed plums ½ cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a 25cm round springform baking tin. Line the base with baking paper. 2 To make the plum filling, halve plums, discarding the stones. Place plums, cut-side up, in a single layer, in a large roasting dish; sprinkle with the sugar. Roast for 25 minutes or until tender. Remove plums with a slotted spoon, then place on a large plate. Reserve pan juices in a small bowl. 3 Beat butter and sugar in a…

MAKE IT LEATHER WALL POCKETS You will need: • Plate (in your choice of size) • Felt • Pencil • Scissors • Leather • Super-glue • Thumbtacks • String 1 Place plate on felt. Use pencil to trace around plate and mark out a circle. Cut out with scissors. 2 Place plate on leather. Trace three-quarters around plate and cut out part-circle with scissors. 3 Apply superglue around three-quarters of the edge of the felt circle and place leather circle on top. 4 Attach thumbtacks around edge of leather at evenly spaced intervals. Turn pouch over and bend pointy ends of thumbtacks. 5 Cut 40cm of string and fasten to back of pouch with superglue. Allow to dry for at least 5 minutes before hanging on the wall. STYLIST’S TOP…

For deep-freeze owners who have the older models that do not have partitioned parts in the main storage area: Obtain one or two good cardboard cartons that will fit the freezer neatly. With the area divided into three or four main compartments, it is much easier to find goods stored for any length of time. I find this system works much better than putting similar goods in large plastic bags, as there is less chance of individual packets being broken. – Josephine Elderly people who are on several different courses of pills often find it difficult to remember at the end of the day whether they have taken the correct number of each type. As a memory aid, draw clock faces in the clear space beside each day’s date on…

PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 It’s shaping up to be an electrifying week – there will be a few shocks to the system, and it is important if you are starting a new exercise regime that you work up to it gently. At work, good news is coming your way – the downside being you may have to move from your present environment, which could be as simple as moving to a new desk or as complex as moving city. ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 Someone will ask you to do something and the last time you agreed to help them, things did not work out so well. But this is an optimistic time and it is safe to try again. Everything will work out beautifully and your…

LITTLE BOY BLUE MAKES HIS DEBUT He’s a picture of sweetness, all wrapped in blue, and proud parents Princess Eugenie, 30, and Jack Brooksbank, 34, have shared the first pictures of their new son, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank. The couple announced his name 11 days after his February 9 birth, explaining he is named after his “great-grandfather Prince Philip and both of his great x 5 grandfathers” – Prince Albert, the beloved husband of Queen Victoria, and the Rev. Edward Hawke Brooksbank, a vicar and justice of the peace born in 1789, on Jack’s side. “Our hearts are full of love for this little human – words can’t express,” Eugenie enthused. “We are excited to be able to share these photos with you.” August is the Queen’s ninth grandchild, but…

What a tumultuous time it has been for the royal family. There has been a new baby, a pregnancy and now Prince Philip has been hospitalised. As this magazine goes to print, Buckingham Palace has said that the 99-year -old is being treated for an infection and is likely to remain there for several days. Like all, I hope he makes a speedy recovery. While dealing with her husband’ s illness, the Queen has also seen fit to strip Harry and Meghan of their royal patronages. I can only imagine what a difficult time it has been for her. I think it’s incredible the way, regardless of everything going on around her , she embodies the sentiment of the poster that was originally produced by the British government in 1939…

Her difficult childhood has been well documented. But now Drew Barrymore has revealed more about her sad past, claiming, “My mother created a monster.” The E.T. star says her mother Jaid, who had pushed her into an acting career, ended up admitting her to a psychiatric ward when she was 13 because her behaviour was out of control. She spent 18 months there, at times put in a padded room or left with her hands tied behind her. As traumatic as the experience was at times, Drew, 46, says she forgives her mother. “This was her last gasp and I was really out of control. She probably felt she had nowhere to turn.” Drew, who now hosts her own TV chat show, has frequently talked about how her mother got…

‘One of the parents said to me, “You kids from the provinces are quite good, but you’re never going to beat these boys from Auckland”’ TNVZ 1 America’s Cup commentator Peter Lester, 66, is a familiar voice on television and radio, and his views are widely respected in the competitive sailing world and by the public alike. The world-class sailor won the New Zealand Yachtsman of the Year award, in both 1977 and 1987, and competed in three America’s Cup campaigns. The Weekly catches up with the grandfather-of-two to talk about marriage, family and his appetite for a good win. Peter, congratulations! We hear you recently celebrated your 39th wedding anniversary. Thank you, yes we have. It was on January 16. We were married in 1978. No, it was 1980.…

Hag. Crone. Old trout. This International Women’s Day, these are some of the words I would like – on behalf of women of a certain age – to reclaim. I mean, some of you might not be up for it. It’s possible not everyone is relaxed about being an old chook. Certainly, we’re supposed to be offended by being reminded of our age – dismissed for being no longer useful in reproductive terms, our attractiveness therefore entirely diminished. The implication being that if we’re post-childbearing potential, what is the point of us? Yet I find, as the years go by, there’s even more point in being me. Perhaps it’s because my reproductive system (I won’t go into too much detail because I don’t know if you’re reading this while eating)…

Butter chicken hand pies PREP & COOK TIME 40 MINUTES MAKES 4 20g butter 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 250g minced chicken 1 small carrot, coarsely grated 2 tbsp butter chicken curry paste 2 tbsp frozen peas 2 sheets puff pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh small mint leaves 80g baby rocket leaves MINTY YOGHURT ½ cup (140g) Greek-style yoghurt 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, stirring, for 3 minutes or until soft. Add the chicken mince; cook, stirring, until browned. Add the carrot, curry paste and frozen peas; cook for 5 minutes or until thickened. Season. 3…

BOUCLÉ BEAUTY When pairing a double-breasted jacket with a pleated skirt, your styling options multiply as you can wear it formal, with the blazer done up, or undone to show off a pretty blouse. To create a street-chic vibe, push the jacket sleeves up to the elbow and wear it undone. These funky boots will work with pants and midi-length skirts and dresses. MILITARY CHIC A military-style blazer is classically nipped in through the waist and cutaway at the front, making it ideal worn open over anything from denim to slinky dresses. For a modern twist, wear your coordinates together, pairing them with delicately sparkling accessories for a sleek look that will turn heads.…

• They keep trying to change you. You begin to feel that you are not good enough the way you are. • You feel they are competing with you rather than supporting your successes. • It’s all about them, always – they don’t listen to you and twist the conversation back to them when you try to express yourself. • They’re overly dependent on you – you begin to feel burdened and become more concerned with their needs and feelings than your own. • They’re meddling in your life and not respecting your boundaries. They give unasked for opinions and take liberties on your behalf. • They ghost you or are inconsistently available to you. They don’t explain what’s happening or why, so you are left anxious and uncertain. •…

IN A FLAT SPIN After 24 years of marriage and seven children, I was astounded to read my son’s essay, which began, “My mother is a spinster.” I heaved a sigh of relief, however, as I read on: “My mother spins wool on her spinning wheel and she knits jerseys.” West-wind, Christchurch QUITE A TITLE A young friend, aged 12, was looking through the newpaper’s Births Column for the announcement of his cousin’s arrival. Next, we heard, “No! No! What a terrible name! They can’t call him that.” As he couldn’t even pronounce the name, we asked him to spell it out. He did – “C-A-E-S-A-R-E-A-N.” We nearly died laughing! M.S.K., Taupo HOLY WIT This morning in church we sang the hymn with the chorus that begins: ‘Hark, hark, hark,…

It’s a big day in the Corbett household: Tuesday. Rubbish day. Time for our weekly stealth attack. You see, for some reason 120 litres of rubbish bin doesn’t seem to cut it in our household. No. We are overachievers. We do better! We put the effort in and generate more than the council decrees. I don’t know how. There is some guilt that we are over-wasters, but I can’t accept we are an exception. We don’t do anything outrageous to manufacture trash. It’s just the byproduct of two adults and two kids. Nuclear family waste. Remember, this does not include our 120 litres of recycling every week. In our defense, we don’t do a lot of squashing and crushing. We could probably make another five litres of space if we…

NEW AMSTERDAM, THURSDAY, MARCH 11, NEON Life imitates art as our favourite medical team is forced to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic in the brand-new season. Set in New York City, one of the hardest-hit places in the US, the drama shows the rigours of being a frontline worker. But Ryan Eggold, who plays medical director Dr Max Goodwin, assures fans that while there will be sadness, there is also a message of hope that comes out in the latest episodes. THE SOUNDS, MONDAY, MARCH 8, ACORN If you missed this thrilling local drama on TV, you can now catch up, or rewatch, anytime you want. Canadian couple Maggie and Tom Cabbott relocate to the picturesque Pelorus Sound to escape his overbearing family, but things go…

Even if you’re not an aficionado of Tudor history, there is lots to love in this racy romp about the lives of the rich and fabulous. The historical element is fun though, and adds another layer to an addictively readable novel. Sister to Sister is a modern retelling of the story of Elizabeth 1, who ruled England for a good chunk of the 1500s and was famously the virgin queen. In today’s version of her story, she becomes Eliza Rose, daughter of a billionaire media mogul and heir to his business empire Rose Corp. Eliza is beautiful, bold and her father’s favourite. Her sister Maria, dull with overbearing religious views, can’t hope to compete for his affections. The story opens with Eliza having a ball studying at Oxford University, while…

She may be nearly 95, but the Queen is no pushover as her wayward grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have discovered. Her Majesty is not amused at being blindsided by the news that the couple were doing a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey or by their petulant response to hearing they were losing their royal patronages. While she is “deeply saddened”, she is firmly but graciously standing her ground with Harry and Meghan, who despite having walked away from their senior royal roles still want to carry out selected parts of the job. She has told them no. Meanwhile, Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, have been slammed for their disrespectful behaviour towards the Queen, in particular a churlish statement they released after learning that they…

There was great concern when it was revealed Prince Philip, 99, had been admitted to hospital, especially when it was not initially disclosed why he needed in-patient treatment. Eventually, the palace put out a statement saying he was receiving medical attention for an infection, and that he was comfortable and responding to treatment. He was visited by his son Prince Charles, who looked tearful when leaving, sparking further worry. But grandson Prince William later told media that he was doing well and youngest son Prince Edward said he had spoken to his father on the phone and he was “a lot better”, adding, “He’s looking forward to getting out, which is the most positive thing. So we keep our fingers crossed.”…

She’s one of New Zealand’s rising netball stars and just as her career is heating up, so is her love life! Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic defender and Silver Fern hopeful Georgia Tong has found her keeper in fiancé Raniera Takarangi, who dropped to one knee in a romantic summer proposal. The keen rugby player, who has represented both Waikato and Southland, says he always knew that one day they would be husband and wife, but their busy sporting careers meant the timing was never right – until he was struck by a revelation. “Late last year, I was flying back to Invercargill after playing a game of rugby in Northland and I’m not sure quite what happened, but I just suddenly had this feeling that now was the right…

Every day, eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with bowel cancer and three die from it. The illness kills more Kiwis than breast and prostate cancer combined. Go straight to your GP if you exhibit any or all of these early warning signs: • A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhoea or constipation, or a change in the consistency of your stools • Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool • Anaemia • Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain • A feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely • Weakness or fatigue • Unexplained weight loss…

Cauliflower & fried caper salad PREP + COOK TIME 20 MINUTES SERVES 8 Trim 1 small cauliflower; shave thinly with a V-slicer or mandoline. Finely slice ¼ medium Savoy cabbage. Coarsely chop ¾ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves. Combine in a bowl with 30g shaved pecorino. Drain 2 tablespoons baby capers; pat dry. Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a small heavy-based frying pan; stir capers and ¼ cup pine nuts over medium-high heat until pine nuts are golden and capers are crisp. Whisk ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar in a small bowl until combined; season. Pour dressing over salad; add half the caper mixture and toss gently to combine. Top salad with 30g extra shaved pecorino and the remaining caper…

You can’t underestimate the power of a good concealer. Not only does it hide blemishes and cleverly cover minor imperfections, but it also creates a flawless canvas for your foundation, making it easier to achieve that vibrant and luminous effect we all desire. Its versatility has been further enhanced with the emergence of micro-concealing, a technique that delivers flawless coverage with a finish best described as natural. Micro-concealing serves as a happy “no-make-up make-up” medium, allowing skin to breathe while also evening and enhancing the appearance and tone of your complexion. Here, Valeria Ferreira, the make-up artist behind some of Lily James and Vanessa Kirby’s best beauty looks, shares her tips on the technique... TOOLS YOU’LL NEED This look is about clever placement and blending, blending, blending!! Here’s some key…

Gone are the days when protein powders were reserved solely for bodybuilders and athletes – they are now a common pantry item for snacks, smoothies, or a convenient way to refuel muscles in between the gym and your next meal. The most nutritious and natural way to get your protein is from wholefoods and taking protein powder is definitely not essential, but for those who consume it regularly or are interested in supplementing for a boosted protein intake, it can be helpful to know what you’re putting in your body. ‘You ideally want a product that has as few ingredients as possible’ The base of most protein powders on the market tends to be either whey – the protein found in milk which contains all of the essential amino acids…

You will need • Glass laboratory flasks • Small spreading indoor pot plant • Tweezers • Water Flask terrariums STEP 1 On a clean surface, carefully tip over your pot plant. Gently remove – and retain – some of the soil. Try not to disturb the roots of the plant. STEP 2 Fill a washed flask about one-third to a half full of retained soil. STEP 3 Gently separate a portion of the plant. Again, try to keep the roots attached as much as possible. STEP 4 Using tweezers, place the portion of plant into the flask – make sure it goes in root-side down – and gently press it down. Repeat with remaining portions of plant until surface of soil is covered. Lightly water plant. Wipe…

• I was born in Beirut and raised in Sydney, Australia and Canada. • I grew up watching British comedy shows like The Two Ronnies as my mother was English, but when I tried to do an English accent on screen, I was ridiculed. • After my sister suffered from leukaemia, I set up a private cancer foundation. I am known for donating a lot of the money I make to various good causes. • In 2020, The New York Times ranked me at number four on their list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century. • I have a sideline business that makes custom motorbikes and I also have a publishing company. • I won a Golden Raspberry for Worst Actor for my role in Much Ado…

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Last week, when I was visiting the grandchildren, I took five minutes to slip away from them and have a shower. I’d forgotten how difficult it is to find time for the most basic of household tasks when there are two small children to spend time with. Bart is nearly four and happy to entertain himself for a period of time, but Dora, who’s just turned two, is a completely different personality. Left to her own devices, she will find a way to get into exactly what she shouldn’t. If the house goes quiet for any length of time, you’ll see four or five adults rushing from room to room, asking one another, “Has anyone seen Dora?” My daughter has no make-up left – before they left to come home,…

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THIS ABOUT ME... I’m very good at op-shopping. Anyone can spend a fortune to look good. But it takes an op-shop expert to do so for less than 10 bucks. THE SONG I LISTEN TO WHEN I NEED A PICK-ME-UP IS... Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga. It’s something of an anthem for me and I play it loud in my car. At his last public appearance before the US election, Joe Biden made his entrance to the song. He and Gaga are close and her version of the Star-spangled Banner at his inauguration brought a tear to my eye. IF I COULD PASS ANY LAW, IT WOULD BE... for a worldwide, wide-sweeping, meaningful, effective climate change response. The situation is not good and…

Want to make Sister to Sister your next book club read? Here are some talking points to kick off the discussion: • How did you feel about the layering of a modern story over the historic original? Did the author do a good job of imagining what the Tudor’s 21st century lives might be like? • Eliza feels she has to make a choice – Rose Corp or Rob? Do you think the path she opts for is the right one? • Kit is a beautiful, messed up creative genius. Why do you think Eliza is so drawn to him?…

Olivia Hayfield is the pen name of Auckland author Sue Copsey. UK-born Sue used to work in publishing and now writes award-winning children’s books and best-selling women’s fiction. This is her second novel for adults. A fascinating part of writing this story was... Elizabeth 1 was an astute politician and consummate survivor. But the fascinating part is her love life – her relationship with her “favourite”, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Virgin Queen? I’ll say no more to avoid spoilers! During my research, I became a little obsessed with playwright Kit Marlowe, who, along with Shakespeare, I’ve reincarnated as Eliza’s friend. He’s such a contradictory figure – spy, brawler, atheist – and yet he wrote beautiful plays and poetry. The most challenging thing about writing it was... The ending. Would…

PARIS ENGAGED Fourth time’s the charm! Paris Hilton got the best 40th birthday present ever when her boyfriend Carter Reum, 40, got down on one knee and proposed. BUNDLE OF JOY Besotted Game of Thrones star Rose Leslie, 34, couldn’t resist a peek at her baby boy as she took a stroll with husband Kit Harington, 34, in London. GIVE US A WINK Nicole Kidman, 53, and her cat Louis looked paw-sitively adorable as they snuggled up for National Love Your Pet Day. Caw blimey! Mindy want a cracker? Funnygirl Ms Kaling, 41, looked chirpy in her parrot dress. PUPPY LOVE Soulmates Goldie Hawn, 75, and Kurt Russell, 69, walk their new dog Roy, a 37th anniversary gift to each other. BOSS MAN! From superhero to supermodel, Chris Hemsworth, 37,…