Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 13, 2021 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

America’s Cup is New Zealand’s Cup once again! Peter Burling and his Emirates Team New Zealand crew beat Luna Rossa, to the joy of Kiwis all around the country. It was the perfect end to a spectacular summer of sailing that saw two of the world’s best sailors – Jimmy Spithill, 41, and Peter Burling, 30 – go head-to-head. “Pete, if you can hear me, congrats, mate,” a classy Jimmy told his rival after his syndicate’s loss. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was there to celebrate their victory. “On behalf of all of Aotearoa, I congratulate Grant Dalton, Peter Burling and the whole team, those on the water and off it, for their achievements,” she said. “Peter Burling and his crew of skilled sailors showed what they were capable of in…

It shocked the world when John Travolta shared the heartbreaking news that his wife of 29 years, Kelly Preston, had passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Eight months later, the 67-year-old is working on the difficult task of starting life anew without the beloved actress. “This was never the plan,” shares a source. “It’s been a huge struggle for John – he’s still heartbroken over losing Kelly. He often confides to pals that ‘Kelly was my whole world.’” But it is their two kids, Ella, 20, and Ben, 10, who are getting him through the days. “John’s only pleasure right now is their kids. Watching Ben grow into a fine young man and seeing Ella following her mum’s acting footsteps makes him so happy,” adds the insider.…

Royal duties don’t stop for anything – including a pandemic or a headline-making TV interview – and members of the Queen’s family have been keeping calm and carrying on with their duties. Her youngest son Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex did their bit at a homeless charity in Surrey last week, making lunches and snacks. Sophie, 56, proved to be a dab hand at beating eggs while Edward, 57, rolled out dough for ginger biscuits. They then joined other volunteers to pack weekly goody bags for clients. As lower-profile members of the royal family, Edward and Sophie’s official visits aren’t always covered by the media, and, in fact, the photos and details of this engagement were released by the charity, York Road Project. Sophie, in particular,…

She happily spent $40,000 on shoes and dated a man she dubbed “Mr Big”, but there’s one thing Sarah Jessica Parker simply won’t allow her Sex and the City character to do – nude scenes. The show’s fans were thrilled last month when it was announced that the cast of the beloved dramedy – with the exception of Kim Cattrall – would be returning for a spin-off called And Just Like That. The show is tipped to be a realistic portrayal of women in their 50s, but it’s not age that has got Sarah Jessica Parker refusing to take off her clothes. Even back in 1998, when the mum-of-three was just 33 and Sex and the City was the hot new show on the block, she refused to bare all.…

Suzi McAlpine hit rock bottom on the school run. Her seven-year-old son wasn’t the super-affectionate type, so when he asked her for a hug before she left for an important meeting, she knew his recent struggles at school must have been weighing on him. But she told him she didn’t have time, left him alone on the footpath and drove off for a meeting, having to pull over soon afterwards in tears. Despite having forged her way to the top of the corporate ladder as a senior executive at an HR firm, the mother-of-three looks back on that period with sadness. Her son is now 19 and well-adjusted – and Suzi herself has a fulfilling new life as an executive coach – but she recognises her out-of-character behaviour at the…

Classic roast chicken & gravy PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR 45 MINS SERVES 4 50g butter, softened 1 garlic clove, crushed 1.4kg whole chicken 3 medium brushed potatoes, quartered lengthways 3 medium carrots, halved lengthways, then halved widthways 2 medium onions, cut into wedges 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp plain flour 1½ cups (375ml) salt-reduced chicken stock Fresh thyme sprigs, to serve Green beans (optional) 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. 2 Combine the butter and garlic in a bowl; season. Pat chicken dry inside and out with a paper towel. Starting from the neck end of breast, carefully separate the skin from flesh of chicken without tearing the skin. Using your fingers, spread garlic butter evenly under the skin to cover the chicken breasts. Tie legs…

BON VOYAGE, baristas! Take your tastebuds on a globetrotting tour thanks to Nespresso’s World Explorations collection, which has two new destinations added to its international coffee set. Alongside the delicious Stockholm Fortissio, Vienna Linizio, Tokyo Vivalto and Cape Town Envivo, you can now enjoy a cuppa inspired by the coffee rituals of Buenos Aires and Shanghai. And don’t forget to keep your aluminium capsules to recycle at your nearest Nespresso boutique or participating location. Available online at nespresso.com/nz or Nespresso Boutiques. Rrp $9.50 for a sleeve of 10 capsules. TOP IT UP After being forced to postpone due to changing alert levels, Ecostore’s first ever Refill event is back on! On Friday, March 26, from 11am to 2.30pm, head down to Auckland’s Britomart Place with your reusable containers…

Regular movement, nourishment, social connection, restoration and a sense of purpose are all essential pillars for overall health and happiness, yet finding time to squeeze each of them into your busy life can feel like an impossibility. If only there was something that could tick all the boxes in one hit. Well, as it turns out, there is. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in awareness about the range of health benefits derived from spending regular time in nature, and the immense benefits of gardening in particular. So much so, that “green prescriptions” and “horticultural therapy” are now being prescribed by doctors throughout the world for overall wellbeing, given the growing body of evidence that supports the link between gardening and noticeable improvements in symptoms of anxiety…

YOU WILL NEED • Timber pallet • Handsaw • Tape measure • Plywood or scrap timber to create a base for the shelves • Screws • Spirit level • Pencil or chalk • Wall fittings • Drill • Screwdriver PALLET WALL SHELVES STEP 1 Find a small, lightweight timber pallet. Place on a bench with the top (the side with the most slats) facing down. STEP 2 To create two separate “shelves” of equal size, use a handsaw to cut through the three vertical cross bars just after the second timber slat at the top of the pallet. Repeat at the bottom of the pallet. STEP 3 To make shelf bases, measure length and depth of the bottom of pallet halves. Cut two pieces of ply to size and screw…

It's outrageous the cost of property today . My wife and I bought our first house almost by accident.we were checking the For Rent section of the paper for a flat. We visited a couple of places but didn't like them. Back in the car, we read through the For Rent column again and saw nothing else. My eyes idly and drifted down to the column below, which happened to be Houses For Sale. We had no intention of buying, but I saw a place that getting was cheap but quirky. Perfect for us. We went and looked at it,and bought it for $30,000. That was 1981. That's rather serious way of getting into a light-hearted story. When you buy a house, you have to check to ensure it won’t…

Sew a pocket on the inside of the shower curtain to keep the soap handy when you are having a shower. – Bee Bee Some people who use paper rubbish bags may find that marauding cats tear the bags badly. If this is a problem, attach a sack to the bag-holder and slip the paper bag inside this. Slit the bottom of the sack to open, and it is then an easy matter to drop the rubbish bag down and out through the sack when it has to be emptied. No more bother with cats scattering your rubbish over the path. – Myrtus When locking the door, make sure the handle of the key is lying horizontally, as no burglar can push the key out of the lock if this…

ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 You want to make your opinion known and not just in your work or social circle. There is a situation that you feel needs to be addressed and you have to do something. Time to get involved in politics on some level or help a humanitarian organisation. You will make a difference. You have a voice that people are drawn to and listen to. Make it work. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 Do not make excuses for anyone else. It is time to let other people rise and fall on their own reputation. You may have given an opportunity to a colleague or friend and they have not risen to the occasion. Make a note not to give them another opportunity. Once is…

He lives in Texas, studied for a Master of Fine Arts in fiction and has published lots of short stories. This is his debut novel. This novel was inspired by… The idea came from the odd noises I heard growing up in my childhood home. The house was a beautiful, sprawling fixer-upper in New Orleans, and there were all sorts of strange and inexplicable sounds. Creaking, thumps in the walls, voices of people outside on the levee that instead seemed to come from empty rooms or closets. While the idea of a trespasser hidden away in a home is no new concept, it was fun to turn the theme on its head. What if the person creeping through a house was actually someone likeable, who readers can care for? The…

What a tr eat it was last week to visit the home of Sam Wallace and his fiancée Sarah for our Weekly cover shoot. Despite their sheer exhaustion from having two adorable twin girls, they chatted happily about the joy they’ve brought into their lives. It brought back so many memories for me of when my children were so young. And our designer Béla, who is a proud dad to 21-year-old twin girls himself, says it made him feel tired just reading their story! “It gets better,” he laughingly tells. Cosette and Sienna look so similar that even their parents can struggle to tell them apart – as did our team. Fr om page 6 you can read about what life is like for them as they juggle newborns and…

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, 45, are standing united, no matter what the rumour mill says. After news broke that the A-list pair had ended their two-year engagement amid cheating allegations, J.Lo and A-Rod released a short and simple statement in response. “All the reports are inaccurate. We are working through some things.” And though their words are defiant, sources share that there is some truth to the speculation. The 51-year-old pop star has been in the Dominican Republic shooting her new film Shotgun Wedding and the distance is taking its toll. “They were having problems before she left for the Dominican Republic,” tells a source. “Filming made it worse because they haven’t been able to see each other much in person. But they love each other and want to…

In between standing up for causes she believes in and carrying out official engagements, Kate has been homeschooling her children, and shared photos of heartwarming Mother’s Day cards the youngsters made, not for her but for the grandmother they never met, Princess Diana. The bright cards featured thoughtful handwritten messages. Prince George, seven, wrote, “I love you very much and think of you always.” His sister Princess Charlotte, five, included the heartbreaking sentence, “Papa is missing you.” Their little brother Prince Louis, who is two, managed to write his name and covered his card with animal stickers and a heart.…

It’s been a difficult time for Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, but she’s finally got something to celebrate. She’s become an aunty again, with her sister Pippa giving birth to her second baby. Pippa’s daughter Grace Elizabeth Jane Matthews arrived at 4.22am on Monday March 15, weighing 3.03kg (6lb 7oz). Pippa, 37, and her husband, billionaire hedge fund manager James Matthews, 45, already have a two-year-old son, Arthur. Grace’s middle names are a nod to family members. Elizabeth is Kate and granny Carole Middleton’s middle name (and, of course, the name of Aunty Kate’s grandmother-in-law), while James’ mother is called Jane. Pippa had kept a low profile during her pregnancy and although she was clearly sporting a bump on outings in London, the news that she was expecting was only confirmed…

Christine Rankin is the deputy mayor of Taupo¯, although she’s better known as the flamboyant former head of WINZ (now Work and Income). Christine, 67, had started out at the government department as a clerk and worked her way up to the top. But her exit was shrouded in controversy after she was accused of extravagant spending and a management style known as transformational leadership, which received mixed feedback. In 2001, she lost a high-profile Employment Court case after the government opted not to renew her contract. She went on to work in local politics and served a four-year term as commissioner of then-Families Commission. The Weekly catches up with Christine about family, career and her love of big earrings. Christine, there have been a lot of ups and downs…

• Practise self-compassion • Reach out – don’t try to fight it on your own • Work within your circle of control – what small things are within your power to make positive changes in your work environment? • Realise that recovering from burnout won’t happen overnight – but you will recover • Identify the root cause • Make refuelling and relaxation your top priority • Focus on other parts of your life that are just as important • Spring-clean your commitments • Take a break – even a small one will help • Recognise the mind-body connection through exercise and mindfulness • Improve your time-management skills • Learn to say no…

There are few things more rewarding than finding treasure when you least expect it, and no-one knows this better than keen op-shopper Louise Stobart. Louise, 57, found her passion for op-shopping 17 years ago when she and her family moved to New Zealand from Zimbabwe to rebuild their lives. “We didn’t have a lot to start with and had to buy everything second-hand, so we’ve always had an eye for it,” says Louise. But the bargain hunter outdid herself when she took on the challenge of furnishing her son’s house, as well as a cottage on his property, with pre-loved goods – in just six days and with a budget of only $5000. The Hawke’s Bay gallery owner explains, “My son Jack had come back from five years working on…

Hot cross buns PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR (+ 2 HOURS PROVING) MAKES 16 1 cup (250ml) milk 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp grapeseed or vegetable oil 60g butter, chopped 1 cup (250ml) apple or pear juice, at room temperature 7g sachet dry yeast 1 egg 1 tbsp finely grated orange rind 1/3 cup (55g) currants 1/3 cup (55g) sultanas 51/3 cups (800g) bread flour 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp salt FLOUR PASTE ½ cup (75g) plain flour 1 tbsp caster sugar 1/3 cup (80ml) cold water, approximately GLAZE 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp powdered gelatine 1 tbsp water 1 Bring the milk to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and add the honey, oil and butter, stirring until combined. 2 In a…

CARAMELLO A poncho is ideal for this time of year as you can layer it over a knit, shirt or t-shirt. Instead of a jacket, pop on a statement belt and wear your ponhco over the top of a dress. COFFEE SUPREME The shirt dress is an all-time classic, but this checked one has been updated with a relaxed fit and blouson sleeves, making it an ideal option for all body types. COCOA BUTTER With the autumn chill upon us, it’s the perfect time to add a new lightweight coat to your wardrobe. This thigh-length option can be dressed up or down with denim. MILKY WAY This midi-length skirt and puff-sleeve top are style winners paired together or apart. When worn together, half-tuck in the top to give a flattering…

Whether you’re growing salad greens or pruning trees and hedges, gardening can mentally and physically help with... • Symptoms of anxiety and depression • Heart and bone health • Muscle strength, mobility and fitness • Vitamin D • Nutrition • Memory and brain function • Stress levels • Fatigue • A sense of purpose and achievement • Feeling more calm • Mental clarity • Improved compassion • Better patience and acceptance • Connecting to nature • New or improved relationships and community.…

1 What was notable about the Christmas speech the Queen gave on December 25, 1953? 2 Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria, who will be the country’s next monarch, is married to Daniel Westerling. What was his job before joining the royal family? A. TV host B. Stockbroker C. Personal trainer D. Professional tennis player 3 King Harald V is the sovereign of which European country? 4 The Queen’s father, King George VI, once competed at Wimbledon – true or false? 5 Where is the Queen banned from going? A. The Tower of London B. The House of Commons C. The Privy Council D. The Irish Parliament 6 Which royal has granddaughters called Savannah, Isla, Mia and Lena? 7 In the movie The King and I, Yul Brynner played the king of…

POST, NO HASTE I lived in a village on the continent, composed of trying flights of steps. On meeting the old postman in the piazza one day, I thought to save him an arduous climb. “Any letters for me?” I asked. He gave me an indignant look, and without attempting to open his bag, snapped, “Certainly not. You had two yesterday!” Insatiable, Auckland POM-POSITY The family was having tea when an ad for a lost Pomeranian came over the radio. Small sister asked Mum, “Is a Pomeranian a person from England?” Sis, Hamilton SALAD DAZE Last week, Mother fell off the chair she’d climbed and landed on her back in the garden. On hearing of her accident, her loving husband leapt up and inquired anxiously, “Did you fall on my…

Let us speak of veterinarians, those who live by our fondness for having animal friends. And probably a majority of New Zealand homes have an animal friend add-on or two. It’s a national weakness and one that generates no end of income for all sorts of enterprises, including those vets. ‘It was the usual tricky game of getting Charlie into her travelling cage, which is no cat’s happy place’ We have a new one since moving back to Auckland. It’s a clinic just a short drive away from the new house, though I don’t like going there. Neither does Charlie, our big, fluffy, blue-eyed cat. She’s eight now and as fit and feisty as she ever was. She’s mostly sweet, but she’ll lash out at people if the mood takes…

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THIS ABOUT ME, BUT I’M VERY GOOD AT… maths. I have a gift. A very specific math gift. I’m probably the quickest in the world at adding two double digit numbers together. 34+14=? I’ve got 48 in my head before you have even started calculating! This gift stops when the answer is more than 100. It also helps if I think of the equation first. IF I COULD PASS ANY LAW, IT WOULD BE… a free turn left at red lights. My wife and I lived in Canada for a year, and at a red light you can turn right while also giving way. It makes so much sense. I also believe we could solve road congestion by making people with surnames between A…

Foster pup Golden Globe winner Jodie Foster, 58, enjoys a stroll with her adorable dog Ziggy in Los Angeles. TEAM EFFORT Selma Blair, 48, enjoyed a day of dress-ups and make-up, showing off the impressive skills of her glam squad. FLOWER POWER Tennis ace Serena Williams, 39, had a bloomin’ great idea for brightening up a dull spot in her Florida backyard. Aloha Jane Former Bond Girl Jane Seymour, 70, looked like she’d strolled off the set of the spy flick as she frolicked on the beach during a vacation in Hawaii. PUCKER UP Her luscious lips have become so famous that Gillian Anderson, 52, was grinning from ear to ear showing off a clothing line that features her signature smile. PRETTY IN PINK A poised Anne Hathaway, 38, practises…

Girls ruled the night as two of music’s biggest stars cemented their place in the Grammy history books at the outdoor ceremony last week. Following a performance from her dreamy meadow, Taylor Swift, 31, took home the coveted Album of the Year for Folklore, making her the first woman to win the title three times. She gave a sweet thank you to her longtime love Joe Alwyn, who co-wrote some songs on the album. “Joe, who is the first person that I play every single song that I write, and I had the best time writing songs with you in quarantine.” And though Beyoncé, 39, missed out on the top prize, she was still the big winner of the night, scoring four gongs and becoming the most awarded female in…

Say aloha to the new bride and Bloom! Like so many others, Katy Perry and Orlando, 44, were forced to cancel their wedding last year due to the pandemic. But after Katy was spotted wearing what looks to be a gold wedding band, it seems that their idyllic Hawaiian holiday may also be a honeymoon. The couple, who celebrated their two-year engagement anniversary on Valentine’s Day, has been on a tropical vacation for almost three weeks now. Soaking up the sun with a group of friends and their six-month-old daughter Daisy Dove and Orlando’s son Flynn, 10, the pair seem more in love than ever. It’s the cherry on top for the American Idol judge, 36, who couldn’t be happier to have found The One. “So glad my moon found…

Sam Wallace is cradling one of his adorable newborn daughters and talking about the challenges of having identical twins. “The only way I can tell that this is Cosette is that she’s a little bit bigger than Sienna, she has a rounder face and, oh...” He looks from the babe in his arms to her sister, who is being cuddled by her mum, Sam’s fiancée Sarah Bowman. “Umm, no, that’s Cosette, this is Sienna,” he corrects himself. “Hey, it’s hard! They’re identical!” Radio host Sam admits that telling the tiny seven-week-old girls apart is tricky unless they are together. “If they are both in front of me, it is easier because of the difference in size,” tells the doting dad. “Sienna is smaller and her features are more dainty. Cosette…

With another legal victory and a renewed swell of public support behind her, for the first time in years, Britney Spears feels hopeful about what her future holds. Her father Jamie Spears, 68, has been fighting to keep control of her estate, which he’s held for 13 years. But a judge has insisted he must work equally with co-conservator, the Bessemer Trust, added last year at Britney’s request. And with each small win, the 39-year-old and her boyfriend Sam Asghari, 27, make plans for their future – something she hasn’t been able to do in a long time. The personal trainer recently said he would love to start a family with Britney, while a source shares the Hit Me Baby singer wants a fresh start. “Her dream is to move…

As a brunette Lady Gaga films in the streets of Milan for her upcoming movie House of Gucci, you wouldn’t be blamed for not immediately recognising her. Moving away from her signature platinum blonde, the recent Grammy winner has undergone a complete transformation to become Patrizia Reggiani, who was married to the former head of the legendary fashion house, Maurizio Gucci, before she had him killed after a bitter divorce. Along with her co-star Adam Driver, 37, who plays her ill-fated husband, the pair have been spotted all over the Italian city, and even on the ski slopes, showing off an impressive collection of luxurious vintage fashion. And though the internet has gone wild for the images of the glamorous Gaga, Patrizia, 72, herself is not happy with the 34-year-old.…

MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY LITTLE MR TEXAS 1977 The Oscar winner thought he had started his winning streak young after he won Little Mr Texas at eight years old – and his mother couldn’t have been prouder. “My mum immediately framed a picture of me holding that trophy and put it up on the kitchen wall. Every morning when I would come to breakfast, she would say, ‘Look at you, you are Little Mr Texas.’” But it wasn’t until he started writing his book two years ago that Matthew, 51, realised that he was not the winner after all. He explains, “I came across that photo and I looked at the nameplate on the trophy that I was holding in the picture. When I zoomed in on it, it said,…

DYED EASTER EGGS WHAT YOU NEED • Bowl for dyeing the eggs• Food colouring• Hard-boiled eggs• A4 sheet of foam core• Dressmaking pins• Rubber bands, to create patterns on the eggs STEP 1 Add a few drops of dye to a bowl of hot water and immerse your eggs. STEP 2 Leave your eggs in the dye for 10 minutes or until you have the desired strength of colour. STEP 3 Pierce your sheet of foam core with a grid of pins, placing each pin about a centimetre apart. Take your dyed egg out of the dye and place it on your pins. The egg will rest on the pins easily and this will enable all sides to dry without marking. STEP 4 Repeat process with a different coloured dye.…

YOU WANT… BRIGHT BLONDE COLOUR At-home maintenance in the form of a purple shampoo, conditioner or mask is the key to gorgeous blonde locks that are free from yellow or orange tones. The science behind it is simple colour theory – yellow and lavender are opposites on the colour wheel, so they neutralise one another. “The purple pigment helps beat the brass,” explains celebrity colourist Jay Edwards. “Purple products should not replace your regular shampoo, conditioner or mask, and should only be used once or twice a week, depending on your desired result,” warns Jay. “The secret is to find the right balance for you that will neutralise yellow without turning you grey.” Try (1) Redken Color Extend Blondage Anti-Brass Mask, $47.50, or (2) Essano Blonde Tone-Correcting Purple Shampoo, $15.99…

1 If your deck is small, consider an extendable table so you don’t fill the whole space all the time, but can easily fit the family when required. 2 Think of your deck as an extension of your living areas, and style it with cushions and throws. 3 If you need to make the most of the deck and you can’t fit all of those potted herbs you want, look at a vertical garden as a way to have a green wall and not lose valuable space. 4 Citronella candles can be decorative, smell wonderful and keep bugs away, so you can enjoy your deck day and night, all year round. 5 An outdoor ceiling fan is perfect for hot days – and reversing the spin will allow you to…

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Tom and I always imagined, when we bought our sanctuary in the Hokianga, that one day the kids would come home and they, and the grandchildren, would love it as much as we do. The Hokianga is not to everybody’s taste. I’m not sure I would have loved the Hoki as a teenager. At 16, I was all about Mt Maunganui and Whangamata – white sand beaches and places to shop, hang out and check out other kids like me. Basically, I wanted my own environment transplanted to a picturesque beach. The Hokianga is not that. So, while Tom and I dreamed the kids would find the same peace and connection we had with the place, and we’ve held on to that dream even though we’re no longer living together,…

Slow-burner novels can be difficult to get into. For the longest time events in Girl in the Walls unfold at the gentlest, most unexciting pace, but gradually the story grows tenser and tenser until it becomes a nail-biter. Elise is a young girl who has been orphaned. After her parents are killed in a car crash, she runs away from foster care and makes her way back to the house where they used to live. There is another family there now, but the rambling New Orleans mansion is still the place where Elise feels most at home and there are a few precious traces left of her parents there. Very quietly Elise moves in, living in the spaces of the house that its occupants never think about. She hides in…