Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 22, 2022 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

RACHEL HUNTER The Kiwi supermodel visited the clinic to see if she could get change for the parking meter. Long-time receptionist Marj Neilson was not impressed with this request, and rudely pointed out that it was a hospital and not a bank. HELEN CLARK AND JENNY SHIPLEY In 1996, Helen Clark and Jenny Shipley, then Members of Parliament, welcomed Marj to the Beehive to start her new career as an MP. Elizabeth McRae, who played Marj, says filming the scene was the perfect way to end her four-year run on the series and was made even more special when Jenny Shipley became prime minister only a year later. BUCK SHELFORD Before he was the infamous Ferndale Strangler, nurse Joey Henderson was a young man who dreamed of being a doctor.…

Did being an Olympic athlete give you an advantage on DWTS? The only thing the sporting side has given me is the work ethic and resilience. Before the live shows, everyone else is crapping themselves backstage and I’m like, ‘Ah, who cares?’ I’ll just keep working until I get it right. There are so many dance styles and some suit people and some don’t. A lot of the Latin dances are not me because I can’t move my hips. But when you put me in a ballroom hold and use my height [1.96 metres] and frame, it looks impressive. Are there any backstage secrets you can share? I found out last week that fellow dancer Rhys Mathewson loves playing chess, as do I, so I brought my chessboard up to…

ANA MISKELL Production Designer From creating realistic helicopter crashes and romantic weddings to making a house cosy for a resident of Ferndale, it is Ana Miskell and her team in the art department who bring the world of Shortland Street to life with their incredible sets and designs. “I work with an amazing team and I really love finding creative ways to bring the script to life visually,” tells Ana. “Every storyline is a surprise, every week there’s a new challenge. Sometimes I’m surprised – pleasantly! – that we manage to pull it all together given the tight time frames we work in.” Ana joined the show 20 years ago and has seen many cast members come and go in her time, but she says the one person whose infectious…

Even though they’ve never met, gorgeous two-year-old Paige Harris can pick out her mother Katherine (Kat) in any photo. “Mummy, Mummy!” chirps the excited toddler, pointing to pictures of Kat around their Te Kauwhata home. All Kat wanted in life was to be a mum, says her widowed husband Kyle. After suffering with the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis (CF) and then a double lung transplant in 2012, the young vet nurse had resigned herself to thinking that having children wouldn’t be part of their future. “She would come back from friends’ baby showers crying,” Kyle recalls. “It was awful. She was happy for her friends and wanted to be part of their celebration, but the aftermath was horrible seeing her so upset. Medical advice was that it wasn’t safe for…

You will need Oven-baked clay can be shaped into an endless number of forms. Make sure you have a nice clean surface to work on – baking paper is perfect to lay underneath your clay to stop it from sticking and picking up unwanted bits. 1 Knead and soften the base colour first. Use your rolling pin to roll out the clay base so that it’s about 8mm thick, approximately 8-10cm wide and long enough to create an arch over your jar. Too long with too much of an arch will make your holder weak, so bear this in mind. 2 Using a craft knife, chop bits of clay from your other colours into very small pieces of various shapes and sizes (pic…

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 If you have lost something, then you will find it this week. It is not gone forever and you do not need to turn the whole house or office upside down. Instead, get on with life, put it to the back of your mind and suddenly it will appear, and when it does, you will remember how it got there. This will save you a red face. Lovers and partners could be a little problematic in that they have something they want to do, and you don’t. Stand your ground – they can go on their own. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Someone close to you is concerned about an issue in their life and is sorting out some very serious matters, making…

All right When I came across my teenage daughter’s first attempt at paragraph writing for the Woman’s Weekly, I found out she had used half lines throughout. “Why didn’t you use the whole page instead of going only halfway across?” I asked. “Well,” daughter said in all seriousness, “the instructions in the Woman’s Weekly are to write on one side of the paper only.” One Sided The planter and... the plant! Brother-in-law, a keen gardener with an equally keen sense of humour, was being ear-bashed by a visiting friend whose gardening knowledge was more vocal than practical. Finally, he retreated to his shed, carefully separated some dry sheep manure and put six pieces into an envelope. Then he returned to his babbling friend and presented her with some rare corms…

“Once DWTS is over, I’ll have a wee think about how best I can incorporate lessons into my life because the show has given me a taste for dance” Knowing myself as I do, this is my danger period. The time when I have finished one all-consuming challenge and start looking around for another before I get myself back into bad habits. It happened after I finished studying at university as a mature student. I had spent six years studying for my degree part-time and I absolutely loved the opportunity to be a uni student in my thirties. I did a double degree in Politics and History, and my lecturers were looking at me going on to get my masters. I managed to get honours, but because I’d started drinking…

Canadian crooner Michael Bublé, 46, and his wife Luisana Lopilato, 34, lit up the red carpet at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards on May 15 in Las Vegas. The couple – already parents to Noah, eight, Elias, six, and Vida, three – took the opportunity to step into the limelight for the first time since announcing earlier this year they’re expecting their fourth child. The couple were all smiles as they posed for photos in matching blue outfits and Feeling Good singer Michael proudly cradled Argentine actress Luisana’s baby bump. At the awards, Drake, 35, was named Top Artist and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo, 19, despite being absent from the event, scooped seven awards, including Top Female Artist.…

It’s hard to believe that it has been 30 years since thousands of people around New Zealand – including me – gathered in their lounges, eyes on the telly for the first episode of Shortland Street. “You’re not in Guatemala now, Dr Ropata!” has been repeated so often, every Kiwi knows it. That first show received mixed reviews, but people kept coming back for more. Now the country’s longest-running soap, it has been the launching pad for some of our most famous faces and has repeatedly tackled issues relevant to every-day Kiwis. I have dipped in and out of the show, but presently watch it most nights. Like Hilary Barry shares on page six, it is a bit of escapism and respite amongst busy days. To be honest, the fact…

He’s not a big fan of social media. And now Prince Harry has revealed that he worries about how it will affect his children, Archie and Lilibet, when they’re older because he feels like the next generation are being treated like “digital experiments”. Speaking at the launch of the Global Child Online Safety Toolkit webinar, Harry said although Archie, three, and Lilibet, 11 months, are too young to be affected by social media yet, he is concerned about how it impacts on children. “As parents, my wife and I are concerned about the next generation growing up in a world where they are treated as digital experiments for companies to make money, and where things like hatred and harm are somehow normalised. We want our children, and all children, to…

Do you ever struggle with imposter syndrome? Oh, yeah. I think most people feel like an imposter. When Cliff Richard performed o on Strictly Come Dancing in England, he made a commentto me as we were walking onstage along the lines of, “Everybody feels like an imposter, but we just have to go for it anyway.” And I thought if somebody like him, who’s had this amazing, long career, says that, then we should all feel encouraged. It was one of the most magical moments with anybody I’ve ever danced with on the show. Are you going to dance at the end of this series? I don’t think so. But I didn’t think I was going to dance last time either! I had to be convinced. How would you describe…

At the age of 18, Minnie Driver was thrown a curveball: the future Hollywood actress underwent a medical examination and was told she was infertile. “This awful doctor just came into the room and – I was still there semi-naked in a paper gown – he literally compared my uterus to the U-bend in a toilet and was like, ‘Nothing’s going through there. You won’t be having children.’” Minnie believed him for two decades – until she woke up on January 1, 2008, feeling so terrible, she thought she had the flu. “I had just recently broken up with someone who was nice but wasn’t my partner,” recalls the Grosse Pointe Blank star. “And then I found out I was pregnant.” In her new memoir, Managing Expectations, Minnie, 52, confides…

When the world first locked down two years ago, something strange happened to Daisy Edgar-Jones – she got accidentally famous. Pre-pandemic, the London-based actress was just another anonymous actor, making a living any which way she could. One of the jobs she’d managed to land was a lead role in a coming-of-age romantic drama called Normal People, which wrapped filming in 2019 and just happened to be scheduled for release in April 2020 – the exact moment when people all over the world were cooped up in their homes with little else to do except trawl for something good to watch on the telly. They found – and loved – Normal People, a tender study of first heartbreak, in their droves. So much so that within hours of the show’s…

Pasta with smoky pork, capsicum & rocket PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES SERVES 4 600g pork fillets, cut into 1.5cm dice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red onion, chopped finely 2 medium red capsicums, cut into thin strips 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 500g large pasta shells 120g rocket leaves SMOKY CAPSICUM PASTE 270g jar chargrilled capsicum, drained 3 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 garlic cloves, peeled ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 To make the smoky capsicum paste, process or blend all the ingredients until a smooth purée forms. Transfer to a medium bowl. (Makes 1 cup.) 2 Add pork to capsicum paste, stirring to coat well. 3 Heat oil in a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and capsicum. Cook, stirring, for…

THE MESSAGE? MY CUSHIONING IS WEARING DOWN There are many reasons your joints might creak and it doesn’t always mean arthritis. Your ligaments and tendons might simply be rubbing against each other or your bones as you move. Another possibility is “runner’s knee”, or patellofemoral syndrome, which causes aches around kneecaps – and not only runners get it. The key message is, if you’re hearing the creaking and feeling concerning symptoms, it could be many things, so talk to your doctor.…

I was astonished to read that a US woman is making a decent living advising couples on the perfect name for their baby. That’s awful, isn’t it? Not on her part, but the parents. As my wife Linda said, “I’d be offended if I were the kid.” “I secretly admire the thought that goes into bogan names. Ledgen’s quite cool” I don’t blame the woman who comes up with the names. For the record, her name is Taylor Humphrey. If you can earn over $200,000 a year as a “professional baby namer”, good on you. It’s easier than working on the roads. But these parents! Have they no inspiration whatsoever? It’s not like they don’t have help. Google “baby names” and you’ll be overwhelmed. For no cost, every type of…

Readers remembered Silver Fern legend Tania Dalton along with her daughter Tayla I remember umpiring Tania – she was such a lovely lady who was so focused and a wonderful athlete. Looks like her daughter is just like her. Tina Tayla, you are doing yourself and your mum proud. We all love watching you chase your dreams. Donna Tania would be so proud of you, Tayla. She was an amazing role model. Christine Tayla, you are an incredible young lady. You can be immensely proud of yourself like everyone is of you. You live and breathe life with everything you have. Keep chasing, gorgeous girl. Lisa Tania’s smile will never be forgotten. Shoot for the stars, Tayla. Jacqui Your mum would be busting at the seams with pride. Victoria You…

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The best way I can think of to describe this rom-com is like Pride & Prejudice crossed with Sex and the City. A thoroughly modern “will they, won’t they” love story, it is about two New Yorkers who seem entirely incompatible but who feel an electric charge of attraction nevertheless. The big hook is that their very first meeting goes viral on the internet. Franny has been laid off from her job at an interior design firm. On the way home, her dress gets caught in a subway train door, ripping dramatically and leaving her embarrassingly exposed. A stranger comes to her rescue. Handsome rich guy Hayes gallantly gives Franny his designer jacket to wear, then they go their separate ways. Except, of course, someone has filmed the whole thing.…

MANAGING EXPECTATIONS by Minnie Driver (Allen & Unwin, $36.99) This memoir in essays by actress Minnie Driver is honest, funny and wise. It’s a book about how things not working out, actually worked out in the end. She writes about her bohemian upbringing, shooting to fame in the ’90s and finding fulfilment as a parent and the loss of her own mum. Success, failure, grief... these are relatable and very human pieces of writing. SWITCHCRAFT by Elaine Fox (Hachette, $37.99) Every self-help book claims to have the secret to leading a happier more successful life. In her work coaching athletes, military leaders and sports professionals, neuroscientist Elaine Fox stresses the importance of agility when navigating life’s challenges, whether that is resolving conflict with a friend, making…

Before Hilary Barry got her job reading TV3’s news at 6pm, when she was still a young mum at home with two small boys, there was a regular weekday routine that helped her cope. “Every night after the kids were bathed, fed and in bed, I’d sit down and have half an hour watching Shortland Street to unwind and decompress,” she recalls. “It really kept me company and helped keep me sane when my kids were little.” Years later, when she moved to TVNZ to present Seven Sharp, Hilary kept hoping there might be a chance for her to appear in a cameo role on the long-running Kiwi soap. “I was thinking perhaps of lying on a gurney being attended to by a handsome doctor, a stethoscope on the chest,…

She may be getting frail and losing her mobility, but make no mistake, the Queen is as sharp as a pin at 96. And she’s proving just how switched on she is, despite her advancing years, by executing what palace sources say is a “masterful” plan to prepare her son Prince Charles to take over her job – and the public to accept him in the role. Charles has been standing in more and more often for his mother, including at last week’s State Opening of Parliament. The reason given for why the Queen couldn’t make it was “episodic mobility problems”, which have been plaguing her for some months now. She had only missed the ceremony twice before during her 70-year reign, when she was pregnant with sons Princes Andrew…

Two weeks ago, champion rower Eric Murray could never have imagined that on the weekend of his 40th birthday, he’d be spending it getting a fake tan, showing off his “heavage” in a low-buttoned sheer lilac shirt, while dancing the rumba on the telly. “It’s crazy, right? And dancing is completely unnatural for me!” Eric tells the Weekly after spending his birthday morning rehearsing on set for Dancing with the Stars before more media interviews that afternoon. So is it all work or does he have anything planned to celebrate his special day? “My girlfriend and I are actually going to watch a performance of Elektra Shock on stage in Auckland’s K’ Road, so I have a feeling this old bugger might get danced on by a few drag queens.”…

It has been 30 years since New Zealand’s first-ever soap opera Shortland Street aired its debut episode. Through all the romantic love stories, serial killers and harrowing disasters, there is one person who has survived it all – Dr Chris Warner, played by the charming Michael Galvin. As Michael thinks back to the very first episode that aired on May 25, 1992, he admits he is shocked the show is celebrating this momentous milestone. “It had very bad ratings when it started and even worse reviews,” he laughs. “Possibly because it wasn’t very good. But also, people just weren’t used to seeing and hearing Kiwi stories being told on their TV screens every night.” Michael was 25 and a recent graduate of Toi Whakaari drama school when he landed a…

Apricot & blueberry tray bake SERVES 8-12 Apricots are so obliging, making sensational jam and beautiful preserves, and never failing to turn a simple plain cake into something really special. Here, blueberries are included for their colour, flavour and pop of texture. The tray bake is finished with butter, cinnamon and sugar, like a teacake. You can use fresh, tinned or preserved apricots and fresh or frozen blueberries in this easy bake. 2 eggs 250g sugar, plus 1 ½ teaspoons extra 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 320ml milk 60ml lemon juice 440g self-raising flour 125g salted butter, melted, plus 40g extra 800g apricot halves, drained if tinned 180g blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 24cm x 35cm baking dish, 10cm…

Pumped for action Supermarket beauty favourite Glow Lab has created the first ever New Zealand-made pump Foaming Cleanser, $15, and it works like a charm. The mousse-like formula includes clever ingredients like betaine and witch hazel extract to cleanse effectively without leaving a tight, dry after-feel. Visible difference From local skincare hero Essano, the Visible Repair range is specifically designed for mature skin, and to empower women to age fearlessly as they journey through perimenopause and menopause. The range has launched with four products, with the powerful oil-based Facial Elixir, $49.99, being the standout star. Green is good Garnier Green Labs Hyalu-Melon Smoothing Milky Cleanser, $14.99, is a gentle, yet effective hydrating facial cleanser with hyaluronic acid and watermelon that is perfect for use during the winter months. Local love…

The drop in temperatures outside makes it paramount to bring toasty warmth inside. And while there is an inherent welcoming cosiness in country interiors, these ideas will inspire you to make your home an inviting refuge from the cold – even if yours is a new-build minimalist marvel. Must-have elements include textured, natural materials such as wool, bouclé, suede, sheepskin and linen, comfy lounges you can curl up in, rugs, curtains and throws to help ward off the chill, and the glow of lamplight and candles. Different viewpoint For a fresh take on classic country style, reinvent the traditional fireside scene with a modern stove framed by a lush outlook through glass, rather than a mantel. Blanket love It’s amazing the effect a woollen throw can have on a room.…

Sometimes you’ve got to wonder what a lady has to do to get some respect around here. I’m not talking about me – I make some of my living by telling jokes in pubs, so I’m not expecting a room to fall into reverential silence when I turn up. That would be weird. Mostly when I walk into a room, I get, “You’re a lot shorter than you look on TV,” which you could also say to the Queen but I bet they don’t. I’m also often asked if I’m going to sing because vast numbers of people can’t tell the difference between me and the divine Jackie Clarke, which I find flattering because a) I can’t sing and she really can and b) she is much taller. But I’ve…

I have a favourite T-shirt that reads “Real Men Love Cats”. Mainly it’s the colour of the shirt that I like, an olivey green, but I stand by the message because I am a man who happens to love cats. So I wear that T-shirt out and about, spreading the word about men and their moggies. And now I’m thinking of getting a new shirt with a new message. This one might read “Real Men Grow Flowers”. I’ve been converted to the floral world, you see. I used to concentrate on the vegetables, but I’m changing direction. And it’s not entirely to do with me losing the garden wars. The wife and I got into a bit of a growing competition after I built two raised gardens – one of…

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THIS ABOUT ME, BUT… I’m very good at napping almost anywhere. It’s very handy for long days of filming or theatre shifts. THE SONG I LISTEN TO WHEN I NEED A PICK-ME-UP IS… Anything by Aaradhna or Otis Redding. IF I COULD PASS ANY LAW, IT WOULD BE… To legalise weed already! THE SHOP I CAN’T WALK PAST IS… Nick von K’s jewellery studio. MY DREAM SUNDAY IS… A run or a walk, a delicious brunch, then snuggle in bed with a good book. MY FAVOURITE BOOK EVER IS… The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. THE BEST THING MY PARENTS TAUGHT ME WAS… Honesty and empathy – thanks Mum! THE BRAVEST THING I’VE EVER DONE IS… Jumping into this production of Grand…

She lives in Los Angeles and is the co-host of award-winning podcast Forever 35. As well as freelance journalism, she has written a memoir The Dead Moms Club. This is her first novel. This novel was inspired by… My lifelong love of the romantic comedy genre, and the joy that the books and films in this space bring me. I was also interested in exploring the way bystanders can shape a viral moment that happens to someone else – in this case with a meet cute that gets shared all over the internet for how sweet it appears to be, even though it’s anything but. And, of course, New York City was a muse throughout the writing process, and became another character in the story. The most fun/challenging thing about…

Whale of a time Let them eat cake! Brooke Shields, 56, dug into a delicious Fudgie the Whale cake while preparing to support her longtime pal Ali Wentworth at the launch of her new memoir. The comedian was a big support for Brooke as she healed from a debilitating broken femur last year. Two Fine ladies! Fran Drescher, 64, reunited with her TV mum Renée Taylor, 89, at a fundraiser for her charity Cancer Schmancer. The Nanny star set up the foundation after surviving her own cancer battle in 2000 and teaches people how to detect early signs of the disease. PINKIE PROMISE Glittering in sequins, Elizabeth Hurley, 56, stepped out in New York for a good cause as she hosted the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s annual Hot Pink Party,…