Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 35, 2021 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

She’s been in a toxic wrangle with her father for years, so when Britney Spears learned earlier this month that her nightmare was coming to an end, she shared her joy with her fans. The day after Jamie Spears, 69, announced he would be stepping down from Britney’s conservatorship “in the future”, the singer, 39, posted to social media a high-energy video of herself dancing in a black lace catsuit, complete with three kiss emojis. But exactly when Jamie will walk away from his daughter’s affairs is yet to be decided, with his lawyers saying he will only loosen his grip “when the time is right… the transition needs to be orderly”. Jamie stepped in as Britney’s conservator after the singer suffered a public and painful mental breakdown in 2008,…

Favourite person you’ve interviewed? I’ve been so lucky over the years to interview so many people. Slash from Guns N’ Roses stands out as he is a rock god and was so cool – he signed my husband’s guitar! But Meatloaf was equally amazing! I interviewed him in the mid-’90s. I was a fan, but he burst into the studio and gave me a compliment straight away – “My gawd, has anyone told you that you have a great voice?” I was so flustered, I answered “Yes!” What would your side-hustle be? Wine influencer. I can tell you that when I lost my job, it was very grounding going from Champagne to cask wine! Is there a charity you always support? I have supported SPCA, Guide Dog Puppies and Riding…

What were you like as teenagers? Craig: Frustrated. I didn’t pursue acting until I was 20, so there was a lot of frustration that came out of feeling lost, as well as the pressure that gets put on you to decide those things. Miriama: I was a really good teenager. I grew up with just with my dad Murray, a school teacher, who I loved so much. I found it hard watching my friends be disrespectful or speak down to their parents. I was really driven, independent and studied overseas from the age of 16. I remember spending my 18th birthday i Ecuador. What’s something that always makes you laugh? Miriama: We have this running gag – and it’s the funniest game on location to pass away the time –…

Jesse Mulligan He beams into people’s homes around the country as a co-host of Three’s The Project, but Jesse Mulligan admits that becoming a parent a decade ago has made him realise that “being on TV is the least interesting thing about me”! He explains, “What you happen to do for a living is irrelevant at 3am in the morning when you’re patting somebody back to sleep. The important stuff – being there, listening, showing an interest in what your kids are up to – is where all of your focus and energy should go.” In fact, he’s found the thing his kids, Hazel, 10, Daisy, eight, Felix, five, and two-year-old Scout love the most about him is simply that he’s there for them. “You don’t actually need to be…

Men – here are five symptoms that may mean you have an underlying illness and need to see a doctor. Don’t leave your health up to chance. If you have any of these symptoms, or if it has been 12 months since your last health check, book yourself an appointment with your doctor now. TROUBLE GETTING AN ERECTION Not being able to “get it up” can be embarrassing. But you’re not alone – many men have erection problems at times and the chance of this happening increases as you get older. However, a bruised ego isn’t the only problem you have to face if you’re having trouble getting or keeping erections. They are often a sign of an underlying condition, such as: • Heart disease or a stroke • High…

1 GROWING UP Install a purpose-built vertical garden and fill it with lush and leafy plants, or make your own by re-purposing a hanging canvas storage organiser, filling the pockets with potting mix and planting small succulents or trailing groundcover plants. Other great DIY options include attaching clay pots or recycled tins to wooden pallets and hanging them on a wall, or fixing lengths of guttering onto a fence and planting them with shallow-rooted annual flowers and herbs. 2 SOCIAL CLIMBERS Don’t just plant at ground level – utilise any available vertical space, too. Plant pretty climbers such as star jasmine, native clematis or Mexican blood vine (Distictis) in pots and planters, and train them to grow up pergolas, walls and other structures. 3 GREEN PARTY Green up that deck…

It is useful, I think, to know when you are most likely to be the worst version of yourself. Some people are a bit touchy first thing in the morning – slow to wake and in need of a shot of caffeine before they’re ready to engage. For others, there’s a mid-afternoon hangry slump that shortens their fuse. Parents struggle to maintain their usual charm and poise around dinner/bath hour with the kids, and people who leap out of bed at dawn to go for a run can get a bit snappy if they’re kept up beyond their bedtime. I try to be a pleasant person to be around – it seems the least we can do for each other since we’re sharing a planet – and it’s easy to…

OUR DEAREST FRIEND • Winning letter For nearly 50 years, Jean Ruddenklau of Christchurch has been a loyal supporter of the Weekly. She has kept in touch with us regularly, sending letters and amusing anecdotes to share in the magazine, and also lovely, personal notes to staff members. We value her friendship greatly and would like to acknowledge our wonderful Jean! Thanks so much for being a part of the Weekly family. Jean receives a delicious prize pack from New Zealand chocolate-maker Donovans, including its baking range and indulgent treats.…

My father’s birthday falls close to Father’s Day, though I don’t think that ever caused him much distress. He wouldn’t have worried about being short-changed on gifts. And, like many fathers, he wouldn’t have been expecting any marvellous surprises as he unwrapped them. A golf ball here, a pair of socks there and, goodness me, a large bag of liquorice allsorts. If Dad was still alive, he’d have just turned 97 with Father’s Day rolling round this time. But he’s not around, so I’ve long since given up fretting about what to get him, though I don’t recall ever getting too carried away about Dad’s Day presents. I used to phone him and say thanks for being my father, and he’d laugh and say it was nothing. But it wasn’t…

MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 7PM, TVNZ 2 After weeks of gruelling competition, the time has finally come to crown the winner of MasterChef 2021. Over two nights, the top three will face their toughest challenges yet in a bid to take home the title and $250,000 prize. Continues on Monday at 7.30pm. WENTWORTH TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 8.30PM, TVNZ 2 It’s time to start saying our goodbyes to the ladies of Wentworth prison as the final season begins. After Allie’s near-fatal stabbing, her friends rally around to protect her and figure out the best way to exact their revenge. PATRICK GOWER: ON HATE TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 8.30PM, THREE Paddy’s back and this time he’s looking into the devastating Christchurch terrorist attacks and the many unanswered questions that remain. The must-watch…

Novel quest An anxious teenager and a lonely widower form an unlikely book club of two This is a book about the magic of books, a story about the way reading can bring people together and change lives for the better. Bittersweet, gently humorous at points and heartbreaking at others, it is a quiet, thoughtful novel. The idea at its centre is charming. A mysterious person has left handwritten reading lists in all sorts of places, where strangers can find them. “Just in case you need it” are the words at the top of the list and eight titles are scribbled below, beginning with the classic To Kill a Mockingbird. There are lots of these lists out there in random places. Aleisha comes across her copy at the small library…

I write this letter while sitting at my dining room table on the first day of level 4 lockdown. What the next few days will bring is still an unknown and I do hope that wherever you and your family are, you are safe and well. It doesn’t matter that we’ve done this before, it is a time of uncertainty and worry. It is hard to be isolated from our family and friends, for our working lives to change and having kids at home. So it is very important that we all take the time to care for ourselves, too. Our team is all at home and had prepared this issue prior to news of the lockdown, with most of it already gone to print. It is a special edition,…

She sizzled on screen as the blonde, glamorous and über-rich Krystle Carrington on Dynasty. But after the ’80s bonkbuster was consigned to the dusty archives of TV soap history, actress Linda Evans’ career seemed to fade like a pair of washed-out leopard-print leg warmers. It’s now been 32 years since Linda hung up Krystle’s gigantic, diamanté-encrusted shoulder pads for the last time, and fans the world over might be forgiven for assuming she’d long ago missed her chance for a comeback. What they didn’t know was that the actress’ motto is “anything is possible” and at 78, she’s just proven it! “I was nervous, of course I was nervous! How could I not be nervous when I hadn’t done this for so long?” laughs Linda as she talks about her…

Jennifer Aniston When her acting career first kicked off, Jennifer Aniston was dwarfed by the fame of her dad John, who was adored by daytime soap Days of Our Lives fans the world over. But behind the scenes, Friends star Jen needed years of therapy to cope with the abandonment issues she suffered after he walked out on her as a child. Now, however, Jen, 52, has reconciled with John, 88, because of the Covid pandemic. “Jennifer didn’t speak to him for ages,” says a source. “But since the coronavirus crisis, she has been on the phone almost every day. And not just brief conversations – it’s like she has realised life is very short and she wants her relationship with John to be the best it can be. He’s…

When Black Ferns speedster Michaela Blyde won gold at the Tokyo Olympic Games last month, New Zealand’s moment in history played out across millions of television screens around the world. But long before the rugby sevens star pulled on the black jersey for the final against France, she made a promise to her beloved pop, Peter Blyde, to one day win at the Olympics. According to Michaela’s proud mum and former Black Fern Cherry Blyde, her daughter was 14 when she wrote a special letter for her grandfather after he passed away and placed it inside his casket. “When my husband Steve’s dad died, everyone put something in the coffin for him and Michaela wrote a letter, which she asked me to read to make sure it was okay,” recalls…

LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 A lover is suddenly in an amorous mood after a few weeks of not really paying you any attention. You’ll make it clear they have some ground to make up before you fall back into their arms and you’re probably not going to make it easy for them. You don’t like being taken for granted and this time you are not going to let that happen. As much as you love this person, you expect more than they are giving. VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 You never have trouble making decisions for yourself, but you’ll have some issues with someone who wants you to make a decision for them. It might be best to simply not answer your phone or email and force…

Deflated ego Conversation at tea-table the other night came around to what the children are going to be when they grow up. Bright-eyed five-year-old: “When I grow up, I’m not going to be like Daddy.” Man of the house: “Oh, what are you going to be?” Miss Five: “Nice!” Jack, Mangere Fleet-footed A friend of mine is a great harrier fan and instead of driving to his place of business in the next town, he runs to and from it. One day, while he was making his morning run to work, the local Catholic minister stopped his car and asked him if he would like a lift. Without thinking, my friend replied, “No, thanks all the same, but I’m in a hurry.” The minister drove on, stopped, looked back bewildered,…

I’ve seen people do it and I’ve heard health experts proclaim its value. But I have never been one of those people who go swimming or dipping in the ocean every single day of the year. My gorgeous friend is. To make it more impressive, she’s a South Islander, so the ocean is a good five to six degrees colder than the water in the north. I shouldn’t say swim. Sandra is adamant that what she and her mates do is not swimming, although there are rules. To count as a dip, you must wade into the ocean and put your head under any way you like for 10 seconds. After that, you can come onto shore, although a surprising number stay in much longer than they need to. I…

LOVELY IN LIME Heidi Klum, 48, proves she can make anything look good as she rocks a pair of Crocs while out for a juice run in Los Angeles before heading to work on the new season of America’s Got Talent. So in sync Inspired by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Pink, 41, and Willow Hart, 10, held their own event. Though she was competing against her daughter, the singer didn’t go easy on her girl and ended up taking out the gold medal. Keep on trunkin’ Debra Messing, 53, celebrates International Elephant Day by reminiscing about the first time she ever saw one in the wild in South Africa in 2009, sharing, “I was awestruck. The majesty of these gentle giants is indescribable.” Got it licked Geri Horner, 49,…

He’s been called everything from New Zealand’s “first bloke” to the nation’s “first man of fishing”, so it should come as no surprise that Clarke Gayford’s love of the ocean has rubbed off on his three-year-old daughter Neve. “I was driving Neve home from daycare recently,” says Clarke. “And out of the blue, from the back seat, came a little voice that said, ‘Dad, can you take me fishing?’ It was completely unprompted and I was like, ‘Absolutely, we can make that happen!’” But as the Weekly was going to print, the country was put in level 4 lockdown, so their plans will need to wait – not that he minds. Clarke and his family are now in Wellington, where he says he “is back to my most important job…

Two years after her husband suddenly collapsed in their lounge from a heart attack, broadcaster Leah Panapa found herself sitting in the same place in the middle of the night believing she was experiencing the same thing. But able to get her pounding heart under control and not wanting to worry anyone, she slipped back into bed with the unnerving thought, “What the heck is wrong with me?” Over the following days, however, the symptoms intensified until one Sunday evening, while watching television, Leah turned to husband Mike Nesbitt – who had long recovered from his heart surgery – and told him he was going to have to take her to the hospital’s emergency department. “Of course, I like to be dramatic so, clutching my chest, I said, ‘I think…

Robert Rakete and his dad Huru have always been close. A shared love of music has drawn them together since Robert was a child and they’ve always enjoyed just hanging out with each other. This year, they’ve strengthened their bond even further by going on the iconic TranzAlpine rail trip – a journey that has special meaning for Robert’s dad. “It was just amazing. The most incredible views and to do it with my dad… it was really special,” says The Breeze radio host. For train-mad Huru, 74, the two-day trip from Christchurch to the West Coast and back again was bittersweet. He was delighted to do it with Robert, but sad that he never got to enjoy the spectacular South Island scenery with his beloved wife Diane, who sadly…

Air fryer bacon & egg cups It wouldn’t be Father’s Day without breakfast in bed! Show Dad how much he means to you by taking in a tray of these tasty treats. PREP TIME 5 MINUTES COOK TIME 8 MINUTES SERVES 2 4 rashers Farmland Streaky Bacon 4 Henergy cage-free eggs 1 tbsp Superb Herb Thyme Salt and pepper, to taste 2 slices toast, cut in half diagonally Butter 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 NZ Avocado, peeled, sliced Chutney We used a Philips Airfryer XXL Smart with a Breakfast Kit accessory 1 Wrap bacon rashers around the inside of kit’s egg muffin cups. Crack an egg into the centre. Sprinkle over thyme. Season. 2 Place filled muffin cups into the Philips Airfryer XXL Smart kit’s breakfast tray. 3 Cook…

Basic butter cake SERVES 12 PREP + COOK TIME 1½ HOURS 250g butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste 1½ cups (330g) caster sugar 3 eggs 1¾ cups (260g) self-raising flour 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour ¾ cup (180ml) milk VANILLA BEAN ICING 1½ cups (240g) icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a deep 20cm square cake pan or deep 22cm round cake pan. Line base and sides of pan with baking paper, extending the paper 5cm above the sides. 2 Beat butter, vanilla and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined between additions. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Fold in combined sifted flours and milk…

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This is my 10th year of what’s called retirement. What have I learnt? Let’s agree that “retirement” is no longer the right word. You will most likely continue some part-time paid work, like I’m doing. But hopefully, it won’t be stressful or physically challenging. At best, it’ll be work you enjoy. “Once people discover you’ve got skills, they’ll have you working as hard as you used to, but for no pay” It’s fabulous we keep working somehow. Even part-time work provides some structure, links us with others and pays some bills. Jobs usually get us out of the house. Even if they just commit us to a home desk for a few hours, they get us away from our partner for a while, if we have one. Too much time…

We asked: What’s your town’s claim to fame? An earthquake that destroyed our city but not our spirit! Lynda A New Zealand Prime Minister is buried there – and the meaning of the town’s name is stagnant water. Lydia The hometown of the Finn brothers. Kelly A damn tree! It used to be a fence post that went into the lake, then it got big ideas and became a tree again and now so many people need to take its photo! It is pretty, but that’s mostly the lake and mountains around it. Susan Our readers loved: Silver siren models embracing ageing Be your own kind of beautiful – everyone else has been taken. The older the wood, the hotter the fire! Linda Beauty is in…

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