Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 19, 2022 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

‘We’ve really got to live for the day’ She’s been an icon of New Zealand dancing and one of the country’s favourite TV stars for years. But Candy Lane is about to make the leap across the Tasman. “If there is anything we’ve learned during lockdown, it’s that we don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, so we’ve really got to live for the day,” Candy tells the Weekly at her home in Auckland’s Mt Eden. “With my career, I haven’t spent as much time with my family as I would have liked to, so there’s no time like the present to do that.” For Candy, that means packing up her villa, complete with splashes of whimsy like her leopard-print carpet, and moving to the Gold Coast to be closer…

He probably thought he was doing his bit to show how much he cares for his grandmother. But Prince Harry’s comment about how he’s making sure the Queen is protected has backfired on him, with royal commentators calling him “deluded” and “arrogant”. During an interview with US TV host Hoda Kotb while in the Netherlands for the Invictus Games, Harry, 37, talked about how he and wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 40, had stopped off in the UK and visited Her Majesty. He said his grandmother was in good form, but added, “I’m making sure she’s protected and has the right people around her.” His words caused an uproar, with royal biographer Tina Brown responding, “It was a really deluded remark and I’m sure it sent the rest of the…

She’s been acclaimed around the world for her performance in the lead role of the historical drama Gentleman Jack, but British actress Suranne Jones can’t bear to watch the show’s new season. “It’s so full of memories,” the former Coronation Street star says as she talks about the heartbreaking events that took place in her life at the same time as she was filming the series. ‘Looking after your mental health is everything. It’s like going to the gym’ “The pandemic hit and my dad got sick,” she says. “I got a call from him and he was grey and couldn’t breathe. He said he’d done a Covid test and it was positive. So, my work – Gentleman Jack – sent him a medic and he said he needed to…

Coffee & hazelnut pudding PREP + COOK TIME 3 HOURS 15 MINUTES SERVES 10 4 eggs 2/ ³ cup (150g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 ¹/ ³ cups (160g) hazelnut meal ½ cup (125ml) cream ¼ cup (15g) espresso coffee granules 2/ ³ cup (100g) self-raising flour 2 cups (500ml) vanilla custard 1 Whisk eggs and sugar in a large bowl until combined. Whisk in hazelnut meal. 2 Place cream in a small saucepan and bring to the boil, then remove from heat. Whisk in coffee granules until dissolved. Whisk coffee mixture into hazelnut mixture. Sift flour over hazelnut mixture, stirring to combine. 3 Grease a 2-litre (8-cup) pudding steamer and spoon mixture into steamer. Top with baking paper and foil (see tip). Secure with kitchen string. Alternatively, cover with…

1 Make it graphic Graphic prints on knitwear is everywhere, so choosing a timeless animal print is an easy way to guarantee more than one season’s wear out of your new piece. This option has a non-traditional image across the shoulders and down the arms. Dress it up or down with ease and bring out your inner tiger! EziBuy $129.99 2 Go bright While other shapes come and go, a sharp, structured blazer will never be out of fashion. We’ve all got the black option covered, so this season opt for something with texture – whether it be corduroy, velvet, leather or a soft bouclé like seen here. This sophisticated double-breasted style will work for day or play. Forever New $159.99 3…

Good dental hygiene is not just important for the state of your smile – keeping your teeth squeaky clean is crucial for the longterm health of your teeth, gums and mouth. Having a healthy mouth is important for overall health and wellbeing. Effective daily removal of dental plaque is vital to maintain good oral health. Brushing and flossing are the two best ways to remove harmful plaque. HOW TO BRUSH Brushing your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day is essential – brush before going to sleep at night and in the morning, after breakfast. For best results, use an electric toothbrush for two minutes each time. If you use a conventional toothbrush, replace it regularly to avoid bacteria build-up and to make sure bristles are doing their best…

YOU WILL NEED • Scissors • A4 sheet thick grey felt • Cream and brown felt • Black self-adhesive felt • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • White embroidery cotton and needle • Flat-head pinboard pins • Small pegs (optional) • Ruler and pencil • Cork board (framed or not) • Removable masking tape • Good-quality paintbrush and paint in various colours. We used Resene Half Kumutoto, Vista Blue and Gelato, as well as Resene Blackboard Paint • Green felts and string (optional) You’ll need to make it over a few days to allow time for each section of paint to dry. SLOTH PINS 1 Photocopy and cut out the sloth template pieces below. Use scissors to cut sloth pieces from felt. An A4 sheet of grey felt will…

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 It’s your lucky week. Things will happen when you least expect them and it will be perfect. Just as you think you want or need something, it appears. You meet the right person when you need them, or you pass a shop window that has exactly what you want – on sale! There also seems to be a cause for cake and Champagne. Enjoy it. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Whatever health regimen you are doing right now – keep doing it. There is huge improvement in your wellbeing and you will feel on top of the world. Whilst you are in this wonderful phase, you could be a little more ambitious and push the envelope in career, sports or life in general.…

“I might have been moving my feet, but it bore no relation to any kind of dance we’d been rehearsing” Well, I made it through the first week of Dancing with the Stars, but not before suffering such a debilitating bout of stage fright during dress rehearsals that I really feared I wouldn’t be able to go on. It was most inconvenient. I’ve never had anything quite like it in all my years of live television and radio, and public speaking to live audiences. I have no idea what came over me. Even though I haven’t worked in television for years, I knew a lot of the crew. Some of them had started at the same time in television as me a million years ago and it was lovely catching…

She lives in London, studied English at university and worked in publishing as a fiction editor before becoming a best-selling author herself. She started out writing historical novels and switched to psychological thrillers. This is her sixth book. On her inspiration for this novel: I stayed in a wonderfully spooky old Parisian apartment while finishing work on my last novel, The Guest House. There were lots of creepy, intriguing noises from the apartment above at odd times of night, like something heavy being dragged across the floor. On the most challenging thing about writing it: Trying to write about Paris while stuck in the UK in the first lockdown of 2020. But that was also rewarding because I got to travel in my imagination. On her typical writing day: I…

I hope you’ve been loving the longer weekends as much as I have – even though the short working weeks can make things a bit harder. My husband and I were lucky enough to visit family in Tauranga for a few days, where we enjoyed long beach walks, food and laughs. It’s so lovely to be able to see family again because it has been a tumultuous couple of years for so many, including our cover stars Candy Lane and her fiancé Ricky. Separated from Candy’s daughter and her family who live in Australia, they were unable to see each other for long periods and then last year they ended up spending more time than expected across the ditch when our borders shut mid-year. But they enjoyed it so much,…

‘I don’t want people to see me limping out there. I wanna look good’ It was meant to be the highlight of this year’s Oscars ceremony. The appearance of legendary Liza Minnelli to present the top award of the night, alongside Lady Gaga, was the evening’s best-kept secret, and the 76-year-old was excited about her surprise role in the show. Instead, viewers were left in shock after seeing her in a wheelchair looking frail and seeming confused as she struggled to read her cue cards. People immediately began asking if the stage veteran was suffering from serious health problems. But a close friend who was with the Cabaret star at the Academy Awards says Liza’s appearance was “sabotaged” by Oscar organisers, who forced her to use a wheelchair at the…

‘My whanau had never seen me in a relationship before’ Staring out at Rangitoto Island while on a blind date, marriage celebrant Lois Hawley-Simmonds couldn’t stop thinking about one woman. The only problem was, it wasn’t her date. It was in this moment that she realised how smitten she was with the woman who is now her wife, Gaylene. At the time, the pair worked together as teachers at the same school and had bonded over helping each other set up online dating profiles. Fearful of risking their friendship, Lois was hesitant. But having offi ciated at more than 40 weddings, she has been around love enough to know when you’ve found “the one”. “I started practising writing my surname, the design of our wedding rings... I just knew,” says…

Mexican beef roasted capsicums SERVES 4 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOK TIME 1 HOUR, 15 MINS 4 medium red capsicums 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g chicken mince 30g sachet taco seasoning 400g can diced tomatoes ¹/ ³ cup chipotle sauce 400g can black beans, drained, rinsed 125g can corn kernels, drained, rinsed 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese Lime wedges, sour cream, to serve SALSA 1 avocado, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped ¹/ ³ cup chopped coriander, plus extra leaves, to serve Sea-salt flakes, freshly ground black pepper, to season 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Cut capsicums in half lengthways through stems, removing the seeds and membranes. Place halves, cut-side up, in a greased roasting pan. 2 Heat oil…

The antioxidant properties of vitamin C and its role in collagen synthesis make the sunny-hued little beauty a vital molecule for skin health. Luckily for us, there’s some clever skincare brands doing unique things with it and there are formulas to suit every skin. Bright eyes Experience brighter eyes with Juice Beauty Green Apple Eye Cream, $73, which is loaded with powerful antioxidants like vitamin C and nutrients to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines, promote a healthy skin barrier and provide intense hydration. Dynamic duo Antipodes Glow Ritual Vitamin C Serum with Plant Hyaluronic Acid, $50, harnesses the power of Kakadu plum, which contains up to 100 times the vitamin C of oranges! Follow it with the brand’s Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream, $59, for an extra-brightening…

Slip between the sheets Please both partners in the bedroom with a colour combo of navy and lilac, or navy and pink. For a soft and luxurious feel, choose cotton sateen sheet sets – they have a subtle sheen and are silky and sensuous to touch. We love the juxtaposition of rough walls and smooth bedding. Pillow talk All it takes is a few mix and match textural cushions in various tones to bring your bedroom decor up to date. But make sure they’re all different – too matchy-matchy is not as interesting as opposites that attract. Opulent dressing Dress your bed with a touch of velvet. Not only will you see what luxury looks like, you’ll feel it too! Go one step further and paint your walls a cocooning…

I know it’s a long way back, but can you all remember what you got for Christmas? It’d be fair to say I’ve forgotten what most of my gifts were. Actually, I don’t think I got many. But one gift Santa brought me stands out. One of the reasons for that is that it now holds pride of place on our mantelpiece – where special things go. It’s value? Hard to say. At a guess, the materials used to make it would be worth about $30. However, the thought, imagination, time and effort that went into our daughter Tommie’s gift to her parents makes it priceless. I’d mentioned to her that because my technological skills are so dire, could she rescue photos of us, special to her from the countless…

Readers were delighted to meet Heather du Plessis-Allan’s adorable baby Iggy Congratulations, he is simply gorgeous. Therese What a little darling – so special. Lorraine He is gorgeous. Looks like his dad. Wendy He is a real little cutie. How are you going to leave him to go back to work? Maybe a few tears, me thinks. Diane Oh, Heather, he’s quite perfectly delicious. Di Congratulations on your baby boy and the new arrival to your family. Steph Congratulations, Heather and Barry. He’s a gorgeous little fellow. June So happy for you and Barry and wee Iggy. Looking forward to having you back on Drive. Ingrid Lovely photo and little Iggy looks to be a real character – not surprising with his very colourful parents. Linda Beautiful story. Awesome bubby.…

Oh-oh! I had a trio of boys from Southwell School staying with me at the time the late Pope John died. They were discussing this, along with many conjectures as to who would be chosen to succeed such a memorable and beloved figure. Then one lad spoke up thoughtfully. “How do they choose them, anyway?” The crushing reply was delivered in a superior tone by a schoolmate. “It’s heredity of course, you dimwit!” Syda The 58c question Little Miss Three came down to our dairy with a large shopping basket, a $2 note and a shopping list pinned to her cardigan. I served her and carefully popped the dozen eggs (worth 58c) into the shopping basket, told her not to lose the change and asked curiously, “Are you sure you…

Foxy woman Pretty in pink Isla Fisher, 46, had a lot to smile about as her new series Wolf Like Me was renewed for a second season. The show, streaming on Amazon Prime, follows a couple navigating new love while one of them is hiding a dark secret. Greece is the word While we had all finished eating our Easter treats, John Stamos, 58, and his family were just beginning their celebrations a week later on Orthodox Easter. The Greek Full House star, along with his wife Caitlin, 35, and son Billy, four, dressed to the nines for their annual holiday festivities. BEST OF BRITISH It was an afternoon celebrating British excellence as Dames Judi Dench, 87, and Joanna Lumley, 75, were among the stars gathered to commemorate Shakespeare’s birthday…

It seems that one of the saddest parts of the rift between royal siblings Prince William and Prince Harry is that brothers who were once so close now barely speak. But were they ever really that close? Royal insiders say that while their unique shared experience as sons of the heir to the throne, and the tragic death of their mother Princess Diana, created a strong bond between the pair, they were not always the best pals people assumed them to be. Now a new book has shed some light on their childhood and how their different destinies have set them on paths that have veered off in separate directions. Author Robert Jobson’s book William at 40: The Making of a Modern Monarch focuses on the older of the siblings…

As a Hollywood A-lister, Julia Roberts is used to her life being in a constant state of flux. But the Pretty Woman star is currently preparing for one of the biggest changes her family has seen in years. This-coming August her eldest children – twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, 17 – are flying the coop to begin university. “It makes me a little lightheaded,” Julia admits. “I’m completely excited for them. I wasn’t lucky enough to have a college experience, so to see how it’s happening for them is really fascinating.” It’s just the next phase in a period of upheaval for Julia, 54, and her cinematographer husband Danny Moder, 53. After raising their family, which also includes youngest son Henry, 15, in their private Malibu compound for the best part…

Top surfer Jamie Civil and his beloved partner Courtney Morgan were always on adventures, but by far the greatest was raising their six-month-old daughter Lenni together. Devastatingly, their time was cut short when Jamie passed away in a freak accident while surfing at Dunedin’s Aramoana Beach on March 26 this year.Courtney is grappling with losing the love of her life, but is grateful for every moment they shared and determined his memeory will live on for their daughter. “We knew how good our love was and I told him every day how much I loved and appreciated him,” says the 34-year-old. “We did and achieved so much together, but it was too short.” Courtney recalls the first night they met in August 2020, when one beer turned into staying up…

Bathing beauties Lush’s Mother’s Day gift collection is perfect for the mother figure in your life, or perhaps even as a treat for yourself?! Priced from $10.90, the handmade vegan range includes soaps and bath bombs. There are also sweet-smelling gift packs priced from $27.50. See more at lush.com/nz/en Good eggs Now you can have your cake and feel good too. Woodland is supplying free-range eggs to The Cheesecake Shop’s 35 stores around New Zealand, where delicious cakes are baked in-store using premium, ethically sourced ingredients. You can find your local The Cheesecake Shop by visiting thecheesecakeshop.co.nz. Or if you’re in the mood to bake with Woodland’s free-range eggs yourself, you can buy cartons at supermarkets, priced from rrp $6 for a 10-pack. Treat Mum every day! Back in the…

A mandala is a symmetrical circular pattern. There are many gorgeous examples to be inspired by, but it’s best to keep it simple to start with. Mandala-inspired map art YOU WILL NEED • Paper maps • Sticky tape (masking tape or invisible tape) • White mounting cardboard • Scissors • Hot glue or glue gun • Box frame of choice INSTRUCTIONS 1 Start by cutting the maps into long strips about 21mm wide. Fold each strip three times lengthways, so they end up being around 7mm wide. This artwork can be as small or large as you like – it’s up to you and how many rolls you create. 2 Starting at one end of each folded strip, roll up the paper as tightly as you can. Keep rolling until…

“Being five foot two and shaped more like a cello than a flute seems small potatoes. And I like potatoes” There are some glorious things about this business of getting older. Obviously, there is the satisfaction of Not Being Dead Yet which, looking back on some of the risks and choices you may have made at various points, can come with equal parts surprise and relief. There is also the letting go of our youthful anxieties. At some point, we stop worrying about things that really don’t matter and relax into being “who we are”. Like many women who aren’t Elle Macpherson, I might have had issues once about not being Elle Macpherson. But once you’ve had a baby, collected various surgical scars and read about what’s happening in the…

COVER GIRL • Winning letter Wow! The exclusive story by Wendyl Nissen is an absolute super-duper read. So engrossing! I am completely blown away by the challenge of getting young women to exercise. What a motivator April Ieremia is too! I am sure females young and old (like myself!) will be inspired and so motivated by this story. It’s so lovely to catch up with the lovely and vibrant star. It has been too long a pause since this very popular celebrity and natural talent has been in the limelight. April looks absolutely gorgeous as ever and so youthful looking for 54! Must be the excellent genes inherited from her gorgeous mum Edith. I express my admiration and high esteem for this amazing personality. Lorraine…

“I don’t think it’s a stretch to say I am the Michael Jordan of keeping my eyes open. The only difference being he lost the occasional game” I remember the first time I beat my father in a swimming race. I must have been nine years old and it was across the width of the main pool at the Lido in Palmerston North – but what a feeling! Touching the edge and seeing him still reaching for the finish line! His head popping up, smiling, and me with a huge grin overpowering my will to stay humble. The student had become the master. But the universe needs balance and so, some half-century later, it was my turn to be on the receiving end of a child besting her dad. Ever…

Some psychological thrillers start with a great set up, then fizzle a bit in the second half. There is absolutely no fizzling going on with The Paris Apartment. The tension ramps up, the twists jolt and the story takes you to unexpected places. Author Lucy Foley’s specialty is creating a claustrophobic atmosphere. Previously her novels have been set in remote places, but this time she manages to pull off the trick of conjuring an oppressive feeling right in the middle of a large city. Jess shows up in Paris to stay with her half-brother Ben, a journalist, who is living in an apartment in a swanky part of the city. Things are going badly for Jess back in the UK and she needs a fresh start. But when she arrives…

It was all smiles, sparkles and feathers when the cast of Downton Abbey: A New Era arrived on the red carpet for the London premiere. The film – a sequel to the 2019 movie – sees the Crawley family head to the South of France, where they encounter a mystery. Meanwhile, back at home, their mansion has come into the sights of a film director. The show’s female stars Laura Carmichael, 35, Elizabeth McGovern, 60, and Michelle Dockery, 40, turned up the glam factor on the night – as did Downton newcomer Laura Haddock, 36, who joined the cast as period movie star Myrna Dalgleish!…