Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 28, 2021 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

S he became famous at the tender age of 19 as the young bride of Britain’s future king – and in the years that followed, Princess Diana became the most beloved of royals: A style setter, a devoted mother, a compassionate campaigner and the People’s Princess. FIRST IMPRESSIONS In September 1980, when word spread that Prince Charles was dating nursery assistant Lady Diana Spencer, London press photographer Arthur Edwards tracked her down at work. Diana, 19, agreed to be photographed with two of her young charges. “Halfway through, the sun came out and revealed those beautiful legs,” recalls Arthur of the iconic shot. Diana reportedly declared to Charles, “I don’t want to be known as the girlfriend who had no petticoat!” ENGAGEMENT JOY Betrothed ccouple Charles and Diana posed in…

She’s made a career out playing fun-loving Trixie Franklin on Call the Midwife. Now Helen George is looking for a midwife of her own after announcing she’s expecting her second child. The 37-year-old actress recently took to social media to show off her new pregnancy bump, posting a picture of herself in a floral maxi dress with the words, “Baking number 2. Due in December.” The Call the Midwife team was also delighted with the news, adding, “People in the production have known for a little while, but we’re all so glad to share the good news with you now!” Helen and her actor partner Jack Ashton welcomed their first child, daughter Wren, in 2017, and during the pregnancy, the show’s producers did their best to hide the bump. “You…

‘I looked like a bit of a dork at the beach because I was just splashing’ As a host of the More FM drive show, Paul “Flynny” Flynn has faced some daring tasks. He’s confronted his biggest fear – touching cotton wool! – and last Christmas, he spent four days locked in a cage in the middle of a mall in a bid to raise $108,000 for kids in need. But this year, Flynny took on his biggest challenge yet when he decided, at age 41, to swallow his fears and learn how to swim. The father-of-four had spent many hours at the pool and beach with his children, but with New Zealand’s dire drowning statistics – there were 74 in 2020 alone, with adult men the overwhelming majority –…

BAT WING With its batwing sleeves and boatneck collar, this knit is both comfortable and stylish, and would suit all figures. LONGLINE This pale-pink cardi is crafted from a mohair and wool blend, giving it a luxurious feel. Wear open or add a belt to wrap yourself up. PONCHO A poncho takes all the hard work out of coordinating an outfit. Pair with leather-look leggings for a sophisticated look. PUFF SLEEVE The puff sleeves we’d fallen in love with over summer continue to reign. This feminine knit in soft sage will suit most skin tones.…

Covid 19 has upped the chances that you will be required to complete your job interview over Zoom. Here are some tips on how to prepare for and present well in a video interview. CHECK YOUR CONNECTION Technology is wonderful, but it can let us down at the worst moments. Log in well before your interview time and check that everything is connected, especially your microphone and speakers – a silent interview is not a good interview! If possible, do a test call with a friend to get your volume correct. PRACTISE YOUR GAZE Alternate your gaze between your on-screen image and your computer’s camera. This will appear to the interviewer as though you are maintaining eye contact and looking directly at them. PREPARE THE AREA You don’t have to…

Letters to the Editor THOSE WERE THE DAYS I am 90 today and am downsizing as you young folk call it. With all the talk and TV programmes about household budgeting, it is nothing new! It has always been around and always will be, it’s just common sense to look after your pennies and the pounds will do the rest. As a young mother living in the country, experiencing life as a farmer’s wife, times were certainly challenging, but I got many ideas of how to feed a family, and how to sew and knit for my children due to your weekly magazine. I still get a copy when I do my weekly shop, then it is passed on to one of my daughters. So you see, it is still…

CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Your attention span is short, so don’t schedule long and in-depth discussions, meetings or projects. Keep things to short-term tasks that can be completed on auto-pilot. Spontaneous events are heading your way, with conversations that you do not want to miss. Your curiosity is sparked by one particular chat and you realise it is something you would very much like to do. You’ll take it further. LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 You’re trying to keep a balance between your personal and work life. But it might be difficult as you have to invite someone to dinner or have them work at your place. You’ll struggle with boundaries, so keep it light, keep it related to your work and your privacy will be preserved.…

Diana, Princess of Wales, captured the hearts and minds of millions of people around the world, and on what would have been her 60th birthday, in this week’s issue we reflect on the woman behind the icon. Many of us watched Diana blossom from a shy kindergarten teacher to a stunning bride to an independent woman. A dedicated mother, whose maternal instincts encompassed all children, she was dedicated to making the world a better place – and she did for so many. It is a testament to the phenomenal woman that she was that now, almost 25 years after she died, the legacy of the People’s Princess, the woman who wanted to be remembered as the Queen of Hearts, lives on. Elsewhere, we catch up with three Kiwi legends of…

It was simply love at first note. In 2005, when iconic Kiwi singers Suzanne Lynch, Jackie Clarke and Tina Cross were fatefully brought together to perform in charity concerts for survivors of the Boxing Day Tsunami in Thailand, they knew instantly there was magic between them. “We met by accident and sky rockets went off,” explains Jackie. “We thought we had to do something more together.” So over several cups of coffee, the idea for a vocal group was formed. Band names were thrown about until someone noted, “Well, we’re ladies doing killer songs…” and The Lady Killers was born! Now the sensational songbirds are celebrating 16 sweet years of singing together with a birthday concert in Auckland this month and a newly-released single Just One Look. As entertaining off…

As a teenager, Katherine McRae and her mum Elizabeth enjoyed watching BBC dramas on television together, marvelling at the longevity of actresses like Vanessa Redgrave and Dame Edith Evans, who worked long into their golden years. “We’d sit there saying, ‘Look at these ancient old actors who just keep on going!’” laughs Katherine. “So it really tickles me that now mum is that actor! And it’s lovely. I’m very proud of her still working at 84 years old.” “Well, I didn’t expect to still be working at this age,” admits Elizabeth, who has a recurring role as nosy Mrs Marlowe on TVNZ 1 crime drama The Brokenwood Mysteries. “But as long as they’re looking for someone to play a mad, old woman, I’m happy to do it,” she says with…

C hrissy Conyngham, Shelley Smith and Amanda Thomas are on a shared mission to help support vulnerable youth in Aotearoa. Each is a mentor with Upside, an Auckland charity that matches at-risk kids with inspiring role models. The three women speak to the Weekly about the young people who have changed their lives, too. Chrissy Conyngham & Anastacia Businessowner Chrissy Conyngham used to fill her limited spare time with Saturday football games and dance rehearsal drop-offs, but now her three daughters are in their twenties, the Flo & Frankie founder has filled the space with mentoring. A year ago, after hearing Upside speakers talk at an event, the mum-of-three found herself in tears and wanting to help. Despite a busy career running her popular women’s clothing and lifestyle company, Chrissy…

Style a winter bed like a pro Here’s how… start with two European pillows and four regular pillows, then layer two decorative cushions in front. Tuck a blanket under the folded-over quilt to finish the look. Knitted vase covers You will need a vintage knitted jumper; glass vase; dressmaker pins; needle; thread; scissors 1 Place the arm of the jumper around the vase in the desired position. 2 If working with a small vase, pull knit taut and pin together excess so that the material is sitting neatly against the surface of the vase. Use a needle and thread to stitch together. Cut away excess material. 3 Carefully pull the material neatly together at the base of the vase and pin in place. Cut away any excess material. 4 Use…

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“Come on! Is it too hard to flick a switch when you leave?” I have a friend who works as an executive for a power company. One fine day last month, I started berating him about the exorbitant cost of electricity, as if it was directly his fault and maybe it was time he pulled the special lever in the executive boardroom which would halve our monthly bill. But his eyes lit up, he stared into the distance and said, “Electricity is amaaaaazing!” I didn’t blood test him, but I’m pretty sure he wasn’t under the influence of narcotics. He went on to outline the myriad of ways it resembles magic and after a few minutes, I have to admit that I was buying into it. “You flick a switch…

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THIS ABOUT ME, BUT I’M VERY GOOD AT… Entertaining little kids and finger painting, which I find really complement each other. THE SONG I LISTEN TO WHEN I NEED A PICK-ME-UP IS… Woman by Kesha. THE SHOP I CAN’T WALK PAST IS… Any stationery shop. I love the smell of paper and pens! MY DREAM SUNDAY IS… Waking up late, having coffee in bed, reading the newspaper from cover to cover, and taking the kids and dog to the beach for a couple of hours. MY FAVOURITE BOOK EVER IS… This is a changing beast because the more you grow, it changes, but one of my favourites recently is The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. THE BEST THING MY PARENTS TAUGHT ME WAS……

T here may have been a party for close friends and high-profile pals, and no doubt an intimate family get-together with special gifts from her beloved grandchildren. She might have agreed to a photo shoot, with glamorous shots to mark the start of a new decade, and an exclusive interview with a trusted media contact, outlining her goals for the coming years and reflecting on a life of notable achievements. She may have even used the occasion to announce a new cause close to her heart that would be gaining her support. Instead, what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday on July 1 was commemorated with the poignant unveiling of a statue in her memory, commissioned by her sons Princes William and Harry. The aristocrat’s daughter, who shook up…

Jackie, you’re described as the “head girl” of The Lady Killers. Were you head girl at school? Jackie: Yes! At Gisborne Girls’ High School. Tina: And I was Deputy Head Girl at Penrose High School. It’s funny that we assume the positions in the band like that too. Suzanne: A day after I turned 15, I marched into the headmaster’s offi ce at Henderson High School and said, “I’m not coming back!” Because I was always on TV and in those days, teachers thought being a pop star was a dreadful thing! Do you remember your own 16th birthday? Tina: I was brought up in a big family, so I don’t think I had a party. Jackie: Growing up, we had no money either, so there wasn’t a party for…

Butter chicken SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME (+ REFRIGERATION) 1 HOUR 12 chicken thigh cutlets (2.4kg), skin removed, excess fat trimmed ¾ cup (200g) Greek-style yoghurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon chilli powder 2 teaspoons garam masala 50g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons tomato paste 410g can tomato purée 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock 2 tablespoons honey 1 cinnamon stick 1/3 cup (80ml) pouring cream 1/3 cup (50g) toasted cashews Fresh coriander leaves, lime wedges, to serve 1 Combine chicken, yoghurt, lemon juice, ginger, chilli powder and 1 teaspoon of the garam masala in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2 Heat…

‘The reason sitting is so damaging is that the chair supports your body so your muscles don’t need to do much’ It’s official: sitting for too long is bad for your health. It’s therefore suggested you should stand more throughout the day, or even head out for regular walks. But what if you work somewhere where that’s simply not possible? Here’s how you can fight back. The reason sitting is so damaging to your health is that the chair supports your body so your muscles don’t need to do very much. This alters a lot about the way the body behaves. Because the muscles aren’t active they aren’t using any fuel so sugars remain in our bloodstream longer, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. We burn fewer kilojoules…

Think of the herb rosemary and a wonderful aroma comes to mind… pungent, warm and aromatic. The essential plant partner for lamb dishes of any sort, it’s also super delicious with a whole range of vegetables – think rosemary and sea-salt roasted potatoes for a start! And out in the garden, it’s one of the easiest herbs you could ever grow, surviving on the most basic of care. A lovely low-grower As well as the common shrub form, rosemary is also available as a prostrate groundcover, which has a creeping habit and grows only about 30cm high. For an ornamental effect, you can plant it in tall containers, or along the top of retaining walls, and let its long stems trail down – it looks especially lovely when in flower.…

“I know we’re not on our own. We meet similarly sad parents often” A photo popped up on my Facebook page this week – one of those “memories” – four years ago to the day. It was of a farewell dinner for my son Jake. He was off on an OE to London. He’s still there. His older brother Alex left for London 10 years ago. He’s also still there. I wish they weren’t. I know we’re not on our own in this dilemma. We meet similarly sad parents often. The reality is that some of our sons and daughters, the lights of our life, head off on OEs and decide to stay over there. Overseas travel is an experience we wanted them to have. I was so keen they…

“You’re middle-aged, not dead, you glorious thing. Plenty of party left in you yet” A writer friend and I were having lunch – one of those long-overdue catchups. I mentioned that I write this piece here each week and she said, “Oh, yes, your advice column” and I choked a little on my tea. My life feels too much of a shambles for me to be offering wisdom to strangers. What I often write down, though, is what I’d like to tell an earlier version of me about stuff useful to know in advance. Think of it like I’ve just run an obstacle course and – though I’m no athlete – I can tell you which bits I found tricky, where you might want to save your energy, and how…

“They hightailed it out of town, but the husband and wife were later found guilty of a drug-related murder” I was in my local shopping area last week and found myself passing a bank. Well, a building that used to be home to a bank. The bank had gone and there was a notice directing customers to online banking, telephone banking and, in small print, the address of an actual bricks-and-mortar bank a couple of suburbs over. I found myself wondering whether my grandchildren will ever know of banks or whether they will go the way of the Yellow Pages. Or typewriters. Something that we used to use but that there is no sign of today. I rather fear that will be the case, which is a shame because I…

Love hurts After becoming disabled, her heart feels broken too New Zealand author Tammy Robinson writes stories that drill deep into the emotions. Her novels are peopled with characters that are struggling with loss, grief and adversity, but are always full of love, too. Back To You is about a young couple pulled apart right at the beginning of their love story and the things that hinder them getting back together. Zoe and Finn have an instant connection when they meet at a New Year’s Eve party. They spend the night kissing and talking for hours, feeling like they are soulmates and meant to be together. A weekend at a lake house follows and all seems lovely. There is one big problem. Finn, heartbroken by the suicide of his sister,…