Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 34, 2021 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Ciao, Italia! Beautiful Italy is obviously the place to be, with dozens of celebrities flocking to the European nation in search of la dolce vita, even just for a couple of weeks. Holiday locations popular with the likes of Heidi Klum, 48, Chrissy Teigen, 35, Kate Hudson, 42, and loved-up couple Katy Perry, 36, and Orlando Bloom, 44, include Venice, Capri, Lake Como, Florence and the Amalfi Coast. Many of the famous visitors not only let their hair down but abandoned their usual strict eating regimes to relish delicious food like focaccia bread and pasta. But Chrissy revealed that she declined the local wines as she was on a “quest to have my first sober Italian getaway”. Meanwhile, Nicole Scherzinger, 43, summed up everyone’s sentiments when she captioned one of…

He’s her lobster! It’s the day that Friends fans have been waiting for as sources have revealed that Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer are dating. Romance has been brewing since they came together for the show’s reunion earlier this year. During the 90-minute special, Jen, 52, and David, 54, revealed they had feelings for each other during the 10 seasons the sitcom was filming, but had never acted on them. “At some point, we were both crushing hard on each other, but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship,” David shared. Jennifer added, “We just channelled all of our adoration and love for each other into Ross and Rachel.” But all the reminiscing seems to have stirred up old feelings, and now…

She’s meant to be on holiday, relaxing after what has been an extremely stressful year so far. But now the Queen is having to deal with one of the biggest scandals to face the royal family in decades. Just a day after Her Majesty arrived at her Scottish estate, Balmoral, the news broke that her second son Prince Andrew is being sued by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who claims she was forced to have sex with him three times on the orders of his friend, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has “absolutely and categorically” denied the allegations, but now Virginia has filed a civil lawsuit in a New York court, accusing the royal of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Virginia alleges that Andrew knew she was a teenage victim of…

‘I’ve been writing for years but been too scared to put stuff out there’ In her almost 30-year acting career, Nicola Kawana has played her fair share of medical professionals. One of her first jobs was playing a nurse in a Duncan Sarkies play before she became a household name as Huia Samuels on Shortland Street. Despite her convincing work on-screen, Nicola, 51, admits she couldn’t be further away from her famous characters. “I’m really squeamish and I hate blood,” she laughs. “If somebody has an accident, I’ll run away and ring an ambulance. I’m not very good at medical emergencies.” Luckily for Nicola, she can call on her mum Jude Lane, who has been a nurse for 40 years and only recently retired at the age of 72. Despite…

If anyone knows that grey is the new black, it’s Rebecca Swaney. As the owner of the only agency in New Zealand specialising in mature models, she’s discovered that the women on her books are redefining the runway and putting paid to the notion of becoming invisible as you age. In 2019, when Rebecca bought Silverfox MGMT, she started with 14 models. That’s now grown to 75, with the average age being 52 years old. While she never set out to become the voice of the positive-age movement, her goal now is to normalise older women and men in fashion editorials and advertising campaigns. “I love it when a client may have been hesitant to go with an older model, but it pays off,” explains Rebecca, 53. “When a major…

A very basic biryani – of sorts SERVES 4 Vegetable oil, for pan-frying 500g lamb mince ½ small red onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon curry powder 3 cardamom pods, lightly bruised ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon curry leaves (available from selected supermarkets and specialty stores) 3 tablespoons sultanas or currants ½ teaspoon mustard seeds 2 tablespoons tomato paste (concentrated purée) 200ml coconut milk 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 handfuls of baby spinach OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS Pappadums, plain yoghurt, thinly sliced cucumber, mint leaves 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat a splash of oil in an ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown mince. Add the onion and cook for another 5 minutes or until the mince is cooked through. 2 Add…

You may have heard RSV mentioned in the news. What is it? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common cause of winter infections. In many cases, the symptoms are similar to a cold and can be treated at home. However, some young children become seriously ill and need hospital care. What are the symptoms of RSV infection? The symptoms of RSV infection are typical symptoms of a cold, such as a runny nose, coughing, sneezing, fever (high temperature), wheezing and not feeling like eating. These symptoms usually appear in stages and not all at once. In very young infants with RSV, the only symptoms may be irritability, decreased activity and breathing difficulties. However, RSV can also cause serious illness, including bronchiolitis and pneumonia (infection of your lungs). Both RSV…

You will need • Fabric squares and matching thread • Pinking shears or sharp scissors • Sewing machine • Mixing bowl and spoon • Uncooked rice • Dried lavender buds • Lavender essential oil • Paper to make a cone, or a funnel if you have one • Needle and thread • Ribbon • Gift tags and stamps • Fresh lavender sprigs for finishing touches 1 Start by cutting out squares of fabric. Ours were 12.5cm x 12.5cm, a size that fits in the palm of your hand. Use pinking shears for edges that won’t fray (pic B). 2 Place two cut squares together, with their patterned sides together. 3 Sew all the way around the square 7mm in from the edge. Leave an opening 5cm wide (pic C). 4…

Is this… um… Is this a no-kids resort?” We’re on holiday in Rarotonga and a family with two young boys have dropped by to have a look around. I’m wandering past with a book when the mother stops me to ask the question in a tone that is tinged with wonder and also hope. Yes, I tell her, you have to be over 16 to stay here or to use the pool, which is deep enough for dive lessons, though anyone is welcome to eat at the restaurant. She says it would feel mean to give the kids lunch by the pool but not let them swim in it afterwards, and I see her point. I ask how long they’re in Rarotonga for – 10 days, she says, which is…

WELL WRITTEN • Winning letter How Kevin Milne’s words resonated about typing versus handwriting (NZWW, Aug 9). Betty always wanted to be a seamstress, but her Scottish father was opposed – a young lady works in an offi ce. She worked by day in an offi ce, but by night, she sewed for workmates and friends. Fast- forward to an unsatisfactory marriage, her trusty treadle machine made a difference in her life, for it provided pocket money for her and her children. Her husband had no idea of her expertise, clientele and reputation. I met Betty towards the end of life, when I was her caregiver. There was one thing in life that eluded her – a particular cross-stitch pattern of a treadle sewing machine with a dressmaker’s model beside.…

People seem to be absolutely fascinated by the criminal mind. Look at the huge popularity of crime series on Netflix. People can’t get enough of them. Psychologists tell us there’s nothing inherently wrong with being fascinated by death and murder – in a way, the stories are like modern-day fairytales. Cautionary tales, if you will. And evil is inherently fascinating. Which is a way of justifying my obsession with finding out more about some extraordinary crimes I discovered had been committed on the West Coast on my recent trip south. A simple white plaque alerted me to the dreadful story of a man who had blown himself up with dynamite back in 1905. The plaque was outside the general store and told the reader that this was the site of…

Copping flak A policewoman takes on a dodgy detective Not so long ago, too many thrillers were about bad things happening to women. There were variations on that theme, but female characters tended to be the victims. Thankfully, this is changing and now women aren’t only getting themselves murdered in thrillers, they are also solving the crimes. Philomena McCarthy, the heroine of When You Are Mine, is both the hunter and the hunted. A young London policewoman, she becomes overly involved with a domestic violence case. The perpetrator is a cop, with connections in high places, and nothing he does seems to touch him. Philomena’s instinct is to protect the beaten woman, Tempe Brown, and this fast develops into friendship. But there is something a bit off about Tempe and…

What a snuggle bug! Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge snapped a tender photo of daughter Princess Charlotte taking special care of a Red Admiral butterfly recently. Six-year-old Charlotte was taking part in Britain’s Big Butterfly Count, in which thousands of nature lovers take 15 minutes out of their day to take a tally of all the butterflies they can see. And keen photographer Kate, who has bucked the royal tradition of hiring professional photographers, didn’t waste an opportunity to record the cute moment. The duchess, 39, also shared close-up photos of Peacock butterflies on a spray of lilac (inset) and urged people on social media “to count these incredible creatures because not only are they beautiful creatures to be around, but they’re also extremely important.” Royal expert Camilla Tominey says that…

This week Angela Bloomfield, who became a household name after starring in Kiwi soap Shortland Street as Rachel McKenna, shares how meeting her new boss, The Block’s Lauren Mirabito, was “meant to be”. It got me thinking about serendipity and all the chance moments and encounters we have in our lives that seem insignificant at the time, but as the years pass, you realise they were just the opposite! Whether it’s meeting someone in unexpected circumstances who goes on to become a partner for life, or being in the right place at the right time that results in a dream job, it’s nice to reflect back. I’m sure you’ll have lots of stories to tell from your own life and if you want to share them, make sure you turn…

‘It’s been a strange journey, but I have been so supported’ Christina Applegate is facing a new health battle. The Bad Moms star has revealed she was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves, disrupting communication between the brain and the body. In a brief statement, the 49-year-old shared, “Hi friends. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition. It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some a**hole blocks it. “As one of my friends that has MS said, ‘We wake up and take the indicated action.’ And that’s…

Eighteen months ago, Kiwi actress Angela Bloomfield decided she needed a change in her life and after years of toying with the idea of becoming a real estate agent, she finally took the leap. Today, the former Shortland Street star describes it as one of the best decisions she’s ever made. “It suits my personality,” the 48-year-old shares. “It allows me to be me. I know that sounds like an absurd thing to say, but I spent 25 years pretending to be other people, so I felt like this is me being my best self.” Not only has Angela started an exciting new career, but she’s also found a lifelong friend in her mentor and boss Lauren Mirabito, who is also one of the new judges on Three’s The Block…

Cinema legend Ellen Burstyn might be 88, but the Oscar winner is busier than ever. The actress chats to the Weekly from New York about growing up with an abusive mother, coping with the loneliness of Covid lockdown and starring in her new movie Queen Bees, where she plays a senior citizen coping with everything from cliques to romance in a retirement village. Did it make a nice change to read the script for Queen Bees about sassy older women still having interests in life? Yes! It’s rare to have an upbeat romantic comedy about women in their 70s and 80s. I read so many scripts after I turned 50 that were all about putting grandmas in the nursing home. I enjoyed shooting with the other women in Queen Bees…

Lesley Kaiser, 73 Lesley Kaiser got into modelling purely by chance last year, when she was scouted by Rebecca while at her local coffee shop in Ponsonby, Auckland. “I’d never done modelling before – only some acting experience in plays at school and university – but I have enjoyed getting into it,” she says. “I like learning new skills and meeting new people. And I don’t regret starting in my 70s as I was very busy and involved with my former career.” London-born Lesley, who immigrated to New Zealand with her family when she was 10, was a senior lecturer in Art and Design at AUT University for 26 years, retiring only a couple of years ago. “On a recent filming assignment, it was gratifying to find a former student…

Crisp skin salmon fillets Rub 4 salmon fillets, skin on, with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season all over with salt. Cook salmon, skin-side down, in a heated frying pan or on a barbecue flatplate for 4 minutes or until skin is crisp and browned. Turn, cook for a further minute or until done as desired. Salmon is best served a little rare in the centre. Serve with grilled lemon halves or one of the toppings opposite. Green mango relish Stir 1½ tablespoons each brown sugar and fish sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Cool for 5 minutes. Combine 1 julienned or spiralised mango with 1½ tablespoons lime juice, 2 chopped shallots and 1 thinly sliced small red chilli. Add sugar mixture, tossing gently. Serve…

Mix it up Step away from matching suits and plain shirts. Pair a statement blazer with tailored trousers and stylish knitwear. Go bold Don’t be afraid to add in some patterned pieces to keep your ensembles contemporary and fresh. Final touch Modernise an outfit by adding funky accessories and statement footwear, and don’t forget to add a bold lippie for that essential pop of colour.…

Take steps to make your child is at less risk of catching RSV by.... Breastfeeding Breastfeeding your baby protects them from getting RSV infection by boosting their infection-fighting (immune) system. Breastfeeding beyond four months of age offers the best protection. Smoke-free environment Make sure your child’s environment is smoke-free. Vaccinations Make sure your child is up to date with all their vaccinations. There is currently no vaccine for RSV, but vaccination can prevent bacterial infections following RSV infection. A warm house Keeping the house warm and well-insulated will also decrease your baby’s risk of developing RSV infection. Stay away from people with coughs and colds It is sensible to keep young babies away from people who have colds and coughs. Parents of children at high risk for developing severe RSV…

LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 Life is going to move very quickly and will feel like a blur. Take note and slow things down. Do not allow people to rush you – stay to a schedule and take extra time to get things done if you need it. Do stay alert, reading instructions and fine print. There is a danger of making a mistake or missing some information because you rushed through a document. For all this seems a frantic time, there are some high points, too. VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 You will receive some news about changes that will affect your business, work or daily life. They are not major changes and they are not in place just yet, so you have time to put pen…

Tame ending? A South African lady on tour here was enthusing about New Zealand. “Wonderful, not having to contend with wild animals – not even a snake!” she cried. With that, a bee flew in the bus window and stung her on the eyelid. After a week in bed, she resolved not to mention animals and insects ever again. Queue, Timaru Those boyfriends! I overheard my teenage daughter’s boyfriend offering to teach her to drive, but “Better not,” said daughter. “I’d probably do something silly or embarrassing.” “Oh, come on,” said young BF impatiently. “I won’t look.” Daughter did not have the driving lesson! Thank Goodness, Auckland Wide range The advertisement in the paper was for a driver-salesman. “Applicants should be preferably between the ages of 25 and 540. Fringe…

Greece is the word Charlize Theron has the best friends ever as they recreate the ’80s prom she never got to go to for her 46th birthday onboard a yacht in Greece. Birds love me! Actor Chris Hemsworth, 37, Thor has a way with animals, casually wrangling his son’s interesting menagerie. Still got it! Dame Joan Collins, 88, is ready to paint the town red with hubby Percy Gibson, 56, at the Remus Charity Night in Mallorca. After getting her Covid vaccination last month, the Dynasty star was thrilled to be back in a gown for the first time in more than a year. On the ball Singer Justin Bieber, 27, bends it like Beckham as he takes to the field for a football game with his church league in…

As James Bond, he preferred his love interests dangerous and mysterious, but actor Pierce Brosnan only has eyes for one woman – his wife! On August 4, the 68-year-old actor celebrated 20 years of wedding bliss to journalist wife Keely Shaye Smith, 57, and the screen heartthrob was characteristically extolling the virtues of the love of his life. “Happy anniversary, my darling Keely. My love forever grows with you,” the Die Another Day star crooned on social media. Back in 2016, dad-of-two Pierce said of his wife, “I love her vitality, her passion. She has the strength that I wouldn’t be able to live without. When Keely looks at me, I go weak.”…

‘I know if I did do Botox, I’d be the the one that would get the droopy eye’ Kate Beckinsale has shared the tragic reason why she’s not stressed about getting older. The stunning British actress, who just turned 48, says losing her dad at a young age changed her outlook on life, especially when it comes to ageing. Her father, actor Richard Beckinsale, was just 31 when he died suddenly from a heart attack in 1979. Kate, who was five at the time, says she doesn’t dwell on getting older because she knows first-hand that not everyone gets that privilege. “I’ve been so aware of the possibility people can drop dead at any time,” says the Underworld star, whose dad appeared in popular British comedies Porridge and Rising Damp.…

Emmylou Harris Singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris, 74, has been showing off her magnificent white mane for years and the Love Hurts singer says it runs in the family. “I did colour it for a while and then it was just so much trouble,” she tells. “My father had gorgeous steel-grey hair and it turned silver quite early because he had been a prisoner of war in Korea. He came back to us whole and healthy, but I think he started to turn grey pretty soon after. If I didn’t think it looked good on me, I would colour it. Women should do whatever makes them feel good, but I do wish we’d accept our ageing selves.” Alexandra Grant Making headlines in 2018 when it was revealed she’s happily ensconced in a…

After growing up in New Zealand’s most notorious commune, Rachel King felt nothing but shame. “It was a secret that I was really embarrassed of,” says the Aucklander of her time at the Centrepoint community in the 1980s. “And when I did start telling people, I just assumed they would hate me and that they wouldn’t want to be my friend any more, so I pushed them away. I was very protective of myself.” The emotional damage she suffered during her four years in the cult-like atmosphere, where children were encouraged to take drugs and have sexual relations with adults, will never leave Rachel. But now, she has healed enough to speak out in the hopes it will help other former Centrepoint children like herself let go of the “collective…

Mocha self-saucing pudding PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR SERVES 6 60g butter ½ cup (125ml) milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon instant coffee ¾ cup (165g) caster sugar 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, plus 1 tablespoon extra ¾ cup (165g) firmly packed brown sugar 1¾ cups (435ml) boiling water 50ml Kahlua coffee liqueur (optional) Cream, fresh or frozen berries, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 1.5-litre (6-cup) ovenproof dish. 2 Melt butter with milk in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, coffee, caster sugar, then sifted flour and cocoa. Spread pudding mixture into prepared dish. 3 Spoon combined brown sugar and the extra cocoa over pudding mixture. Combine the boiling water and Kahlua in a small jug. Pour…

“The bin had flown off the tow bar, hurling our domestic trash all over State Highway One” What’s the most ludicrous thing you’ve ever done? I don’t mean ill-considered, like that first husband you married. Or unwise, like selling shares at a loss when Covid struck. (Who’d have known they’d bounce back?) No, I mean just straight embarrassing, almost amusing. It does us no harm to open up about these things. It nips pomposity in the bud. Mine was an incident with a wheelie bin. We used to live on a lifestyle block with a long drive. The Milne family was heading out in a hurry. We had to buy a Christmas tree in Levin, 40km away. Once we got it back home, we had a lunch date. We were…

A lot of readers connected with Matt Chisholm’s story (NZWW, Aug 16) Matt has always been one of the best guys! Thanks for your vulnerability and honesty, reminding us we’re all human with ups and downs but not giving up! Megan You rock, mate. I’ve been there and it’s terrifying. The body telling you to stop and live the life you were meant to. You are one of the lucky ones, Matt. Neil Good on you, taking stock and working out what makes you happy. We’ve embarked on a similar journey to Otago to a place that fills our happy tanks. Fulfilled. Megan Good move, Matt. I’ve always watched you! Lovely family and one more to arrive – beautiful. So pleased you follow your heart. Joy Matt interviewed my dad…

I’ve got a new rule: Never take your kids to an open home. We went to one recently and all my daughter could say, at a volume high enough to be heard by the real estate agent, was, “We should sooooooo buy this, Dad!” She repeated this at least 10 times during our visit just in case anyone had missed her thoughts on the property. In retrospect, angrily blurting out, “Well, why don’t you buy it then?” was a bit puerile on my part. She’s eight. The others laughed at the child. Actually, her behaviour didn’t bother me unduly because we were not interested in the house and were merely researching what was currently on the market, known in the industry as “being nosy”. Her passion for it would not…

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THIS ABOUT ME, BUT I’M VERY GOOD AT… Building houses for small animals. I have made a chicken coop, a lamb house and a playhouse for my children. THE SONG I LISTEN TO WHEN I NEED A PICK-ME-UP IS… Either September by Earth Wind and Fire or Master of Puppets by Metallica. I have broad musical tastes. THE SHOP I CAN’T WALK PAST IS… A record shop. Yes, I’m one of those punishing people that collects vinyl. Now that music is easier to get than any other time in history, I have chosen to enjoy it in its most inconvenient form. THE REALITY TV SERIES I LOVE IS… Game of Thrones. THE BEST THING MY PARENTS TAUGHT ME WAS… My parents are teachers, so…