Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 12, 2022 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

If the Film Independent Spirit Awards results are anything to go by, Maggie Gyllenhaal will be holding an Oscar in her hands come the Academy Awards at the end of March. The 44-year-old The Deuce star continued to lap up the praise for her directorial debut The Lost Daughter, picking up Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Feature. Maggie could barely hold back her tears as she accepted her many accolades. Though the tent overlooking a Santa Monica beach was filled with this year’s hottest Oscar contenders, most of them were not in the running as the Spirit Awards only honours small-budget films and television. Kiwi director Taika Waititi, 46, who is the co-creator and co-writer of Indigenous American teen series Reservation Dogs, was also a winner with the show…

As the world reeled in shock at the death of Shane Warne, sports stars and celebrities all over the globe paid their respects to the Australian cricketing legend. And none was more devastated than Elizabeth Hurley and her 19-year-old son Damian. Sports icon Shane, 52, enjoyed an intense relationship with Liz, 56, after meeting in a private box at the races in 2010. The pair immediately hit it off and remained close friends after their relationship “fizzled” in 2013. “I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever. RIP my beloved Lionheart,” the British actress said in a social media post after Shane died of a heart attack while holidaying with friends on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand on March 4. Model Damian also took to…

Any chance of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and her half-sister Samantha Markle mending the rift between them looks to have been dashed by the news that Sam is suing her royal relative. Sam, 57, is taking Meghan to court for allegedly lying about her upbringing in her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey a year ago. She claims Meghan, 40, defamed her by telling untruths about her and their father Thomas Markle, 77, including a “rags to royalty narrative”. Meghan lied when she told Oprah she “essentially raised herself from virtual poverty” and from the age of 13 had to take on low-paying jobs to make ends meet, claims Sam. She also says Meghan’s comments she never had a relationship with Sam or their dad are untrue. The former actress-turned-writer, who…

Choc-coconut cherry slice MAKES 16 PREP + COOK TIME 45 MINS 1/3 cup (50g) self-raising flour 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2/3 cup (50g) desiccated coconut ¾ cup (165g) firmly packed brown sugar 90g unsalted butter, melted COCONUT CHERRY FILLING ¾ cup (130g) caster sugar 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 12/3 cups (130g) desiccated coconut 1 egg white, beaten lightly ¼ cup (40g) icing sugar ¾ cup (150g) red glacé cherries, halved CHOCOLATE TOPPING 200g dark chocolate, chopped coarsely 60g butter 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm x 30cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and long sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm over sides. 2 Combine sifted flours, cocoa, coconut, sugar and butter in a medium bowl. Press mixture evenly over base of pan.…

The perfect DIY manicure needn’t be a chore – or take all day. Read on for some expert advice on how to buff and shine your way to nailing your best nails ever, one simple step at a time. Care for your tools Files and buffers are a staple in every mani lover’s toolbox, but need a little TLC to ensure they deliver each and every time. Keep your files clean and dry so that they’ll last a while, and take your filing technique seriously. Using the wrong grit on natural nails can be disastrous and a finer grit will give you better results. It’s also a great idea to “season” your files before using them. Simply take another file and run it along the edges of the new file…

1 Which actor played Captain Von Trapp in the movie musical The Sound of Music? 2 Jennifer Lopez starred with Richard Gere in which 2004 movie? 3 The Thing Called Love was the last movie for which young American star? 4 In the hit series Friends, what is Joey and Chandler’s favourite TV show? 5 Which movie featured Robin Williams playing an English teacher called John Keating? 6 Which singer played Billie Holiday in the 1972 movie Lady Sings the Blues? 7 In Doctor Who, what was the name of the chief of the Daleks? 8 In which movie does Ryan O’Neal play professor Howard Bannister? 9 Who does Johnny Depp pursue in the movie From Hell? 10 What 1999 movie thriller stars Angelina Jolie and Denzel Washington?…

When you order a poached egg or eggs Benedict at a café, have you a right to expect the yolk to be runny? If it’s not runny, should you send it back to the kitchen? Is it a given these days we like our eggs runny? Or is it the customer’s responsibility to stipulate whether they want their eggs soft, medium or hard? “Isitthe customer’s responsibility tostipulate whether theywant their egg soft, mediumor hard?” I raise this rather frivolous issue because my daughter opened up a couple of crumbly poached eggs when we were out brunching recently. All I heard her say, quietly, was “Oh, no!” I felt sorry for her. So, I politely pointed out the hard eggs to the waiter. I told her I considered her café’s poached…

Like Miriama Kamo, I have been horrified to read of the abuse of children in psychiatric hospitals. However, the line that struck home with me was “one former nurse told me that the choice he had was to join in the culture of abuse or leave”. I’m sorry, but I don’t see “telling his story showed courage – that he wanted to show how a ‘normal’, well-adjusted adult could engage in behaviours that would never have occurred to him before”. I’m an adult survivor of abuse in psychiatric care. When I made a complaint, medical staff denied in unison that the abuse ever happened. Thankfully, the truth comes out and patients like myself who’ve suffered abuse in ‘care’ are now giving evidence to the Royal Commission into Abuse in State…

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OLD FRIDAY, MARCH 25, NEON The Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film will have you on the edge of your seat. A couple on the verge of divorce take their two young children on one last family vacation. The hotel manager recommends they visit a secluded beach nearby, but soon after their arrival they realise something is very wrong with the tropical paradise. The beach is rapidly ageing the group, every 30 minutes is the equivalent of a year, and there is no way to escape. Stars Kiwi talent Thomasin McKenzie. GOOD BONES MONDAY, MARCH 21, 8.30PM, HGTV Mother-daughter duo Karen and Mina are on a mission to revitalise their hometown. After seeing how many dilapidated buildings were scattered across Indianapolis, the pair left behind their careers –…

I think Dame Helen Mirren is just wonderful – and I’m certainly not alone in that. She was recently given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild and not only did she look fabulous, her speech was funny and raw. But despite her success, there’s always that niggly thought she’s not good enough and she’s going to be “found out”. I know so many women who have felt like this at some point in their lives, including those who have shared their stories within these pages, so it is really important to build each other up as much as we can. We also have lots of local stories to enjoy. Broadcaster Rachel Smalley returns to our airwaves this month after taking a four-year break, and shares why she…

When Rachel Smalley returns to radio next week, it will be with a happy heart and new energy, thanks to two things: a four-year break from broadcasting and the support of a close group of women friends. Her show First Light on the new radio station Today FM means an early start at 5am every day, but she has done this before when she hosted Early Edition for four years at Newstalk ZB. She left in 2017 because she needed a life change and, she realised afterwards, she was exhausted. “I had a few coffees with really smart women in the corporate world at the time and I told them I didn’t know what to do,” she recalls. “I didn’t know what my transferable skills were. To be honest, I…

‘I don’t know how much time I have left on this earth. I’ve had enough applause’ It was a moment of pure terror. As Sir Elton John sat on his private jet, cruising at 10,000 feet, the hydraulics on the aircraft failed. Instead of continuing across the Atlantic to New York – where he was scheduled to perform as part of his reignited Farewell Tour – the music legend was forced to turn back to the UK and blindly hope that an emergency landing would be successful. It wasn’t at first. At the same time as it was experiencing technical difficulties, the twin-jet Bombardier with a giant Epainted on its side was also caught in a fierce storm and needed three attempts – watched on by the crew of six…

Pita & bacon panzanella PREPARATION TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 15 MINS SERVES 2 2 pitas, torn into bite-sized pieces Cooking oil spray 2 rashers rindless bacon 6 ripe roma tomatoes (3 halved, 3 cut into chunky pieces) 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea-salt flakes, freshly ground black pepper, to season ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 Lebanese cucumber, deseeded, sliced into 1cm pieces 2 roasted capsicums from a jar, sliced Basil leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange pitas on an oven tray. Spray with a little oil and toss well. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crunchy. 2 Heat a frying pan on high. Cook bacon for 3 minutes each side or until crispy. Drain on a paper towel,…

Great for snacks Multix Greener snack and sandwich bags are now available in 50 percent plant-based material – up from the original 45 percent. The Multix Greener Plant Based range is made with renewable sugarcane, a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived plastic, while performing like a standard plastic product. Sugarcane absorbs CO2 as it grows, reducing the overall carbon footprint of the line-up. Containing no PVC or plasticisers, the Multix Greener Plant Based range is also BPA-free and microwave-safe. The 30-pack sandwich bags and 35-pack of snack bags, rrp $3.50. See multixgreener.com.au Raise your glass Church Road has extended its Gwen range, introducing a refreshing and crisp chardonnay. The Gwen Chardonnay joins an existing Rosé and Pinot Gris, and was hand-harvested earlier than the rest, with the aim of creating a…

YOU WILL NEED 1 Remove the lid and clasps from the box, using a small screwdriver, then give box pieces a light sand to get rid of any surface coating that might prevent the paint adhering well (A). Wipe clean. 2 With your pencil and ruler, draw a design of your choice on the lid. We went for an Aztec-type feel. (Diamond shapes and sharp angles work best.) Draw your design on both the top and bottom of the lid so it is seen when the box is opened up. 3 Paint the lid with your Resene paint in sections, placing masking tape along the edge of each section before painting to give perfectly straight, clean lines…

1 What nationality was explorer Amerigo Vespucci, after who America was named? 2 What was Norman Parkinson famous as? A. Fashion designer B. Composer C. Photographer D. Scientist 3 What is the largest planet in the solar system? 4 Your hair and your nails are made from the same material – true or false? 5 Where is the world’s most active volcano located? A. Iceland B. Italy C. Ecuador D. Hawaii 6 Which car manufacturer makes the Leaf electric vehicles? 7 The Beehive was offi cially opened in which year? A. 1967 B. 1972 C. 1977 D. 1982 8 Actresses Rebecca Ferguson, Alicia Vikander, Noomi Rapace and Britt Ekland were all born in which European country? 9 Vincent van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime – true or…

“It is our job to hold each other up and add a bit of sparkle to our day” Couple of years ago, I was about to perform at a fancy lunchtime gig in a huge venue filled with hundreds of fancy people seated at long fancy tables. They were enjoying many courses and many cocktails, and I knew it could go either way. As I’m about to walk on stage, a woman I sort of know, who is famously a take-no-prisoners kind of gal, grabs my arm and says, “You’re very brave to wear that dress – I wouldn’t have the courage.” She knew what she was doing. This, dear reader, is one of those “compli-nots” I talked about the other week – structured like a compliment but possibly containing…

Hi Butch! Our telephones are not automatic and we sometimes get wrong numbers. For instance, when I asked for the number of our butcher, a voice replied, “Doctor So-and-so speaking.” “Oh, I’m sorry,” I said in confusion. “The exchange has given me the wrong butcher.” He took it rather well, I thought. Moonlight Getting bored An acquaintance of mine was telling her son for the umpteenth time, “Next year, when you start at varsity, you’ll have to pay some board.” “Okay, Mum, okay,” he replied, “but surely you won’t mind if I come home for the holidays.” T.A.M. Aussie turns on the heat The year before last, we took our young children for a summer holiday to Australia. The weather in New Zealand was warm and sunny, but we were…

The five-year-old grandson had a particular look on his face. I thought he wanted me to notice it and ask him, “What’s wrong?” So, I did, and he told me, “I’m so bored not to have the TV on.” “You’re Spider-Man,” I told him. “You’re tough, you’ll survive.” He didn’t look convinced and I was left feeling like no fun at all, like one of those dreary grandparents with strong feelings about how much of the time little faces are turned away from us, staring at screens of various sizes. And it’s true. I do dislike how kids are so taken by technology. And not just kids. Adults have been taken too. Sitting in my doctor’s waiting room recently, I was the only one not glued helplessly to my smart…

Helen Mirren is nothing if not cheeky. The 76-year-old actress stood on stage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in LA on February 28 looking radiant in her pastel pink frock, complete with matching headband, to accept a gong for her lifetime of achievement. “I suppose I’m still alive, so by that measure I’m eligible,” quipped the acting legend. “But honestly, any achievement that I’ve succeeded in is the result of my mantra, which is basically to be on time… and don’t be an ass.” The Fast & Furious star then sparkled with naughtiness as she exaggeratedly mouthed the word “hole”, making the audience break into fits of laughter. It’s no secret that Helen has the kind of chutzpah that makes fans fall in love with her every time she…

She’s the most widely recognised woman in the world and thanks to a life lived in the public eye, we know a huge amount about the Queen. But now royal biographer Robert Hardman has lifted the lid on what has really gone on behind the scenes – including in the turbulent last couple of years – in the life of Her Majesty. In his latest book, Queen of Our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II, published to mark her 70 years as monarch, Robert looks at some of the most defining moments of her reign, recalling what the public saw and what was happening behind closed doors. For example, in 1992, when one disaster after another befell the royal family – leading to the Queen dubbing it her “annus horribilis”…

Playing in a Cricket World Cup on home soil is always a special moment, but for White Ferns stars Amy Satterthwaite and Lea Tahuhu, it means even more as their two-year-old daughter Grace will be one of the fans cheering them on from the stands. “I take moments during the game to look up and find her in the crowd, and it just brings a smile to my face,” says Lea. “It’s pretty cool at the end of the game to be able to go and see Grace, and have a hug because she doesn’t care what happens on the field.” When the Weekly speaks to Lea and Amy at their home in Christchurch via Zoom in the lead up to the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup, Grace has only…

Jane Dunn’s job as a senior constable is serious work. A forensic photographer for NZ Police, she has the responsibility of capturing crime and incident scenes including homicides, fatal car crashes and post-mortems. But there’s a lighter side to the Wellington offi cer’s career. With the help of mini denim jackets, banana costumes and pint-sized tuxedos, Jane also uses her lens to capture police dogs and puppies in training. “I’m very passionate about forensics and love my job, but I’ve seen all the worst things you can imagine and it can be quite confronting,” says Jane, 42, whose forensic work covers the wider Wellington area and the Wairarapa. “For me, the police dog stuff is a real breath of fresh air and I do it for my sanity. I love…

Flatbreads with spinach, lentil & courgette salad PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES SERVES 4 1 ¼ cups (185g) plain flour ½ cup (75g) self-raising flour Pinch baking soda 2 teaspoons caster sugar 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds 1 teaspoon salt flakes ½ cup (140g) sour cream 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 medium courgettes (480g), sliced thinly 400g canned lentils, drained, rinsed 50g baby spinach leaves 1/ 3 cup (110g) mango chutney ¼ cup (40g) roasted unsalted cashews CASHEW YOGHURT 1/ 3 cup (50g) roasted unsalted cashews, chopped coarsely ¾ cup (200g) Greek yoghurt 2 tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 Sift flours and baking soda into a large bowl. Stir in sugar, seeds and salt. Whisk sour cream, 1/3 cup (80ml) water and half…

DENIM DAY This high- waisted midi skirt has a retro ’70s vibe. The buttons are just for show, with a side zip for access. Wear with sneakers now and with tall boots as the weather cools. PLEATS PLEASE Update your pleated skirt this season with this stylish patchwork print option. The elastic waist adds to the ease of wear and pleats are forever flattering, no matter your figure. TIERED UP Add some fashion flair to your wardrobe with this tiered and ruffled midi skirt in a classic leopard print. The tiers and ruffl es are in line with your hips for a flattering silhouette. TULLE STORY Investing in a bold piece like this fully lined tulle skirt that is flared for added volume is a wardrobe winner. Dressed up or…

Here’s some tough love: most of your reasons for not being more active are really just excuses in disguise. I’m too busy/not enough time Make time. You’re worth it. Twenty to 30 minutes per day? You won’t regret it! Schedule exercise into your calendar or have the satisfaction of crossing it off your to-do list. If achieving goals makes you feel good, so too will regular exercise. I’m too tired Exercise invigorates. As blood circulates and your heart rate rises, feel-good hormones fire up, boosting energy levels and mental clarity. And those are just the short-term benefits! Consider that you may also feel exhausted due to lack of sleep and stress. Regular activity helps there too. I’m too lazy We appreciate your honesty but we bet Future You would kick…

Rather than reaching for off-the-shelf cleaning products, why not give these homemade remedies a run for their money? You probably have most of the supplies already in your pantry and you’ll be amazed by the cleaning power of each solution. Plus, you’re likely to save a pretty penny off your household shopping bill! So fetch your kitchen measures, make sure your chosen vessels are clean and dry, then get started. 1 Fabric softener WHAT YOU’LL NEED Here’s how to make it Measure and pour 2 cups of white vinegar in jar. Add 10 drops of lavender oil. Mix together with a spoon or stirrer. Place lid on jar. How you use it Measure 2 teaspoons of solution and use in place of your regular…

• I was born in New Zealand, but spent time in the UK and Papua New Guinea when I was growing up. • I studied law at university – not because I wanted to be a lawyer but because I was keen to learn about the Treaty of Waitangi and New Zealand’s legal system. • I am vegan and an award-winning advocate for animal rights. • Businesses I have started include a menswear fashion label, artist management agency, and a café and gallery. • I have also been a radio journalist and a magazine editor. • I ran for mayor of Auckland as a way of protesting against uninspiring candidates – and came third. • At 23 I became an MP – the youngest in Parliament since Marilyn Waring in…

ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 There is a new romance in the wind for singles, and it has been brewing for a while, but there has been no real opportunity to get together. You might just find yourselves sitting at the same table or on the same couch very soon. You will be asked to take the lead at work – go for it. You are ready. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 There is a message in your email that is rather longer than usual. This message is personal and shows someone in your life cares very much about you. This is a message of appreciation, gratitude and quite possibly love. Text and social media are also important for you this week; there is good news travelling all…

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Finally, it’s happened. After two years of lockdowns and news headlines and more lockdowns and constant conversations and yet more lockdowns, I have got Covid. It was inevitable when the littles ones brought it home from preschool. First Dora went down, then her mum, then Bart and then the son-in-law. For a while there, I thought it was going to miss me completely. Working on ZB, I’m regarded as a critical worker, so my company supplies me with RATs that I must perform nightly. If it’s negative, I can go to work. And for nearly a week, it was, even though the household had succumbed. I kept staring at the little red line thinking surely another one is going to appear, but nope – it took five and a half…

Looking for Leah New light is shed on the disappearance of a hiker Count me as a huge fan of Kiwi author Charity Norman. Her books are gritty, gripping, suspenseful and heartfelt, and always total page-turners. The latest one combines a homecoming story with a decades-old mystery, and sensitively explores the theme of dementia. After years of living in London, Emily Kirkland, a successful children’s book illustrator, has returned to Hawke’s Bay because her father Felix has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He was once a brilliant doctor but also a cold and controlled man, and she has never had the closest relationship with him. Now back at Arapito homestead, Emily finds Felix changed. His memory is unreliable and he is struggling to live independently. For the first time ever, he…

Listen up, folks! She has released more than 50 studio albums in her career, but the excitement of seeing her CDs in store still hasn’t worn off for Dolly Parton. The 76-year-old was beaming as she popped down to her local Walmart to pick up her latest album, Run Rose Run, which is inspired by her debut novel of the same name. Shaken & stirred Just call him Walsh, Bradley Walsh! The Chase host lived his 007 fantasy last week when he took the only BAE Vantare in the world for a test drive. Inspired by his love of Bond, Bradley, 61, has spent the past three years working with a team of experts to create the custom car, which combines classic looks with modern engineering. Wheely inspiring After founding…

Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa may no longer offi cially be Zoë Kravitz’s stepdad – but they’re still family! Zoë, 33, rocked the red carpet at the New York premiere of her latest movie The Batman, and there to support her at the event was Jason, 42, and Zoë’s two younger half-siblings Lola, 14, and Nakoa-Wolf, 13. Jason split from Zoë’s mum Lisa Bonet in January this year, after 18 years together. High Fidelity star Zoë – whose dad is crooner Lenny Kravitz, 57 – and Jason remain close, with Jason sharing on social media that Zoë makes a “perfect” cat woman in the movie. He also took the opportunity to thank fans for giving himself and The Cosby Show star Lisa, 54, “space” following their split. After the…