Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 24, 2022 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

She has sat on the throne for 70 years, but the woman behind Queen Elizabeth II remains a closely guarded secret – or does she? A colourful collection of stories, reports, anecdotes and gossip give a fascinating insight into the mostly happy and certainly glorious reign of the 96-year-old monarch. This year, she is inviting the whole Commonwealth to mark her Platinum Jubilee, so here we roll out our own right royal celebration with 70 fascinating and little-known tidbits about the woman who has served so well as our Queen. From her pink tea set and pepper grinder collection to her TV favourites and pet hates, here’s 70 things you probably never knew about Her Majesty: 1 Elizabeth Windsor was not born in a palace or a castle but in…

Throughout her 40-year career, she’s played a snaggle-toothed child tamer in Nanny McPhee, a dignified housekeeper in The Remains of the Day and the adorably aloof Professor Trelawney in the Harry Potter movies. Then, in her sixties, Dame Emma Thompson decided it was time to do something entirely new – full-frontal nudity and unabandoned sex! The British icon, 63, has bared all in her new movie Good Luck to You, Leo Grande – out in New Zealand cinemas on August 18 – and the irony of performing her most risqué role ever in her mature years is not lost on her. “I knew I couldn’t not do this movie,” explains Emma, who in the film plays Nancy, a repressed 50-something who has never had an orgasm. Finding herself widowed and…

While dealing with the constant lockdowns and ever-changing restrictions has been a nightmare for those in the hospitality industry, there is one chef in Auckland who chooses to look at the positives of spending months locked in her home. As the head chef and co-owner of Auckland’s Apero Food & Wine, as well as mum to five-year-old Max, Leslie Hottiaux is constantly trying to strike the balance of being a good parent while managing a busy restaurant. But being in lockdown meant for once she was able to spend quality time with her son without worrying about where else she needed to be. “For us, Covid was amazing because we could actually spend time as a family,” says Leslie, who runs Apero with her Finnish husband Ismo “Mo” Koski. “Normally,…

CASUALLY CHIC An off-duty classic combo for the younger royals is a timeless Breton-striped top, straight-cut jeans and a tailored blazer. Try adding a statement scarf to switch things up – tie at the throat, or add it to your bag or even in your hair. DAYTIME COLOUR Opting for a bold and bright monotone ensemble is a trusted trick for standing out in the crowds, started by the Queen herself and now embraced by all the Windsor women. EVENING AFFAIR There’s a trick to dressing for an evening event when you’re a royal – and it’s not about showing off a lot of skin! This is where a sequinned column midi-dress like this one ticks all the right boxes. A tiara brings out your inner princess. MONOCHROME DUTY Sometimes…

Can’t think what hobby you’d like to have a go at? Try the following to unearth your inner hobbyist. VISUALISE: Imagine waking up tomorrow, free to do whatever you’d like. What would you do? Is there a way you could incorporate this activity into your life? JUST TRY NEW THINGS: Some people may not have found their passion yet. Rather than visualising, why not just get out there and do something different? Try enrolling for an upholstery course, a dance class, joining a tennis club or a debating team. Your passion just might find you. Make a list of courses and/or projects you’d like to try. THINK BACK TO YOUR CHILDHOOD: Kids are the most passionate people. What made your eyes sparkle when you were young? Was it going to…

You will need • Cabinet that allows you to place plywood at the back • Resene testpots in your choice of colours. We used Resene Alabaster and Resene Half Delta • Cake stencil with Moroccan-style pattern • Plywood sheet to fit into the back of the cabinet • Roller and tray 1 Paint plywood in Resene Alabaster and leave to dry. 2 Taking the stencil, place it onto the plywood and gently roll Resene Half Delta over it. Don’t overload the roller, as the paint will seep underneath. Leave to dry. 3 Place the plywood at the back of the cabinet, either with wood glue or by drilling in with screws. 4 Marvel at your beautiful work and fill the cabinet with your treasures. Top tip For a little extra…

• Ensure you’re well prepared for wilderness walks by watching the safety video on the Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service website before you go. See parks.tas.gov.au • Whatever you take into wilderness areas should be packed out, right down to apple cores and toilet paper. • Use ecofriendly toiletries when camping to help minimise your environmental impact. • Help limit the volume of goods flown in or shipped to the island by choosing places to eat that showcase local produce. • Avoid arriving by a large cruise ship, which have been blamed for “overwhelming” Hobart. • Follow the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s advice to avoid eating farmed Atlantic “Tasmanian” salmon due to environmental concerns. GREEN STAYS • Australia’s first “storytelling hotel”, MACq 01 encourages guests at the swish harbourside hotel…

There was a time when I might have been embarrassed about the size of my ears, but those days are over. Two years into this pandemic and it’s my ears doing much of the heavy lifting in keeping me safe. “Might have been embarrassed” is a low-key way of saying I kept my ears hidden with hair and hats for decades after one too many childhood comparisons to Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Terrific book, but the titular character is not exactly aspirational when you’re a six-year-old girl. Now, however, I am grateful that the shell-likes each side of my head (giant clams, really) provide sufficient acreage and anchorage for current requirements. Not just glasses and earrings as per previous eras, but now also a hearing aid and mask. Plus on…

Forgotten feet Marion had been playing with the neighbours and came home without her shoes, which she tearfully said she couldn’t find. Mum said, “Try hard to remember where you took them off.” Marion answered brightly, “I ’member – I took dem off my feet!” Nana Just the tool for the job A little boy I know was continually breaking things. One day, his father said to him, “I think you have a mania for breaking things, Peter.” The reply was, “Oh, no, Dad. I have a hammer for breaking things.” Dr Mac Virtuous vegetables A woman was feeding her baby in the waiting room of the bus service when a small child came in and after staring at the woman for a while, asked her what she was doing.…

She has written screenplays for movie classics like You’ve Got Mail, as well as novels, children’s books and plays. She grew up in California and now lives in New York. She is the younger sister of late rom-com queen Nora Ephron. I had to write this book because… When I started to get well, my writer’s heart started beating again. I realised I’d been through an extraordinary four years in which everything that could happen to me did happen to me. I had experienced great loss, love again, life-threatening illness and survived. I had lived a love story. And I had had so much luck and synchronicity, it made me wonder about things like miracles. I had a wonderful story to tell. Also, I’d experienced trauma, a lot of it,…

This week we celebrate our Queen, a woman who has served tirelessly for the last 70 years. Now 96 years old, she is the longest-reigning British monarch in history and has been a mainstay for lots of people. Many Kiwis will have memories of Her Majesty, whether from one of her 10 visits to New Zealand or, like me, seeing her unexpectedly in London. Our chief sub-editor Denise met her in the early ’90s when she was working for Truth newspaper, something Prince Philip had a laugh with her about. And when I was talking to my dad about the royal milestone, he sent me some pictures of her in 1990 when she was in Waitangi and he was there too. The Queen’s jubilee is an incredible milestone and from…

Princess Charlene of Monaco was in good spirits when she attended the principality’s Formula One Grand Prix on May 30, greeting driver Charles Leclerc with a peck on the cheek and holding hands with her seven-year-old daughter Princess Gabriella. The 44-year-old royal, also mum to Gabriella’s twin brother Jacques, had earlier in the day taken to social media to express her family’s excitement about the event, saying, “Focused on the win! Here’s to a great Grand Prix.” Prince Albert of Monaco, 64, also officiated at the event, which is the second time the couple have appeared in public together since French media claimed Charlene is being paid more than $19 million to stand by her husband’s side. The princess has rarely been seen with her husband since she spent 10…

Once she was known for being a children’s TV presenter and wife to Paul Holmes. Now at 56, Dr Hinemoa Elder has found her place in the world as a psychiatrist, health researcher, successful author and proud Maori woman. She will mark Matariki by taking the stage at M9, a new speaker and performance event. Are you excited to be involved with the inaugural M9 event? I’m so looking forward to it. M9 is the work of musician Ria Hall, who has put together an eclectic combination of Maori women to present a really extraordinary night celebrating Matariki and matauranga Maori. I’m honoured to be a part of it. You’ll join women like Anika Moa and Stacey Morrison on stage to entertain audiences with unique stories. What will you be…

Peppermint afternoon mojito PREP TIME 15 MINS SERVES 4 Place 4 peppermint tea bags and 1 cup (250ml) boiling water in a heatproof jug. Stir in 1 tablespoon raw sugar until dissolved. Stand for 10 minutes. Strain into a large serving jug. Discard tea bags. Cool. Add 2 thinly sliced limes and 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves. Serve topped with crushed ice and 3 cups (750ml) chilled soda water. Hibiscus & apple iced tea PREP TIME 15 MINS SERVES 6 Place 4 hibiscus tea bags, ½ cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves and 1 litre (4 cups) boiling water in a large heatproof jug. Stand for 10 minutes. Strain into a large serving jug. Add 2 cups each apple juice and chilled water. Refrigerate until cold. Serve over crushed ice…

Newly endorsed by Coeliac NZ, Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce now boasts the crossed grain logo on its label. It’s made from non-GM soybeans, contains no added colouring, no added flavouring or added preservatives, and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is brewed using traditional methods and has a strong soybean aroma which enhances the umami flavour of many dishes. Use Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Soy Sauce for marinating, dipping and stir-frying, or in dressings and sauces.…

Queen Elizabeth’s picks Her Majesty was famously crowned wearing Clarins cosmetics after commissioning the company to create a shade of lipstick that went with her coronation robes. These days, the brand holds a royal warrant and it’s rumoured that (1) Ever Matte Shine Control Mineral Powder Compact, $65, is among the Queen’s must-haves. The monarch has long been a fan of Elizabeth Arden lipsticks and the brand has held a royal warrant for over 55 years. Though it’s not known exactly which ccolour the Queen prefers, she does tend to sport bold pink shades like (2) Beautiful Colour Lipstick in Persistent Pink, $54, from the brand’s all-new Beautiful Colour collection. Kate’s essentials The Duchess of Cambridge is said to be very fond of rosehip oil, particularly the certified organic version…

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 Something you lost a long time ago comes back! It might have been lost at someone else’s home and while they are clearing out, it is found. Or some kind of documentation or information comes to light that solves a puzzle that has been in the back of your mind for years. It is a week of completion, recovering and setting things to rights. Your sense of self-worth is at an all-time high and you have more than enough energy to nurture and uplift others. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Sometimes you must take your ego and give it a boost. New clothes, new hair, new make-up, new toys or gadgets. Do whatever it takes to feel your best. You will have to…

This week’s winning letter writer receives the ultimate Bondi Sands Everyday Skincare gift pack. It includes the brand’s Fresh’n Up Gel Cleanser, Buff’n Polish Chemical Exfoliant, Bondi Babe Face Mask, Begin Again Vitamin B3 Serum, Daydream Whipped Moisturiser, Sweet Dreams Hydrating Night Moisturiser, Eye Spy Brightening Eye Cream, Gold’n Hour Vitamin C Serum, Fountain of Youth Bakuchiol Serum, Sunny Daze Hydrating SPF 50 Moisturiser and Wonder Potion Hero Oil. Valued at $257.…

Though I may use the occasional long word, I’m not a particularly well-educated person. I didn’t enjoy school and couldn’t wait to leave and join the rest of the world. At the time, I didn’t appreciate the need to know more, but I’ve learned quite a lot since. One of the things I’ve learned is that it’s best not to use long words anyway. When I was a downy-cheeked 17-year-old cadet reporter eager to make an impression, my editor told me, “Fires are not extinguished, young Colin. Fires are put out.” He was right, of course, and I’ve never extinguished a fire since. But, getting back to the subject of proper education, I’m excited to report that I recently attended the graduation from university of my youngest child, Maddy. It…

It’s being described as the Queen’s last hurrah. Her Platinum Jubilee celebrations may well be the last time the UK and Commonwealth get to see commemorative events on this scale ever again, because it’s highly unlikely that there will another British monarch who achieves the staggering feat of 70 years on the throne, at least in the foreseeable future. While the 96-year-old could still have years ahead of her in the role she has carried out since she was 25, royal historians hope the jubilee celebrations will have paid a fitting tribute to her, because we are not likely to see anyone of her ilk again. “If you think about it, this will be the last really huge time to celebrate the Queen publicly and thank her,” says author and…

When Kiwi singer-producer Hollie Smith stood on stage and sang a breathtaking rendition of her hit song Wonderful World three years ago, a young Mela McLeod danced behind her, unaware a blossoming friendship was unfolding. During the gala dinner event for the charity Cure Kids, the talented duo bonded over their shared nerves at performing in front of a packed room. Today, they’re closer than ever, with Hollie even stepping in as one of Mela’s key supporters when she suffered a freak dancing accident in 2020, which left her unable to walk. “After Mela had her accident, I was asked to send a video of support to her,” recalls Auckland-based Hollie, 39, who is now part of a designer pyjama fundraiser for Cure Kids, dubbed Great Full Jams. “I thought,…

They live in the same city, have the same long hair, share the same name – and now a kidney. Just a year ago, Catherine West and Katherine Paton were strangers, but now they share a remarkable bond after Catherine generously donated her kidney to Katherine and saved her life. In fact, they tell the Weekly they’ve skipped any awkwardness that new friendships often go through. “We’ve gone straight to a really deep place of honest conversation and connection,” says Catherine, from her home in West Auckland. “We’ll go from comparing our gnarly scars from the surgery to sharing how strong pain medication constipates you,” she smiles. The pair first met on social media when Catherine bought some earrings from Katherine’s online jewellery business Kooky Boutique NZ. Then when following…

That’s the spirit There has been a markable shift in the way we drink. With many people choosing to have less alcohol, for health, lifestyle or because they’ve won the role of sober driver, there is still a desire to enjoy the experience of social drinking and wanting to enjoy a refreshment that still tastes like their favourite tipple. Enter Lyre’s, the niche company with two new classics to its stable – Highland Malt, a homage to Scottish whiskey, and Pink London Spirit, premium juniper-rich flavoured gin. The whiskey can be enjoyed as one would expect of a fine Scotch, neat, on the rocks or with your preferred mixer. If a gin and tonic is your go-to cocktail, just add ice and tonic water to Pink London Spirit, and you’ll…

Lee Kum Kee has been working hard to produce gluten-free options, starting with reformulating several of its Ready Sauces. The easy and convenient sauces are packed full of flavour and are perfect for quick mid-week meals. More sauces in the Ready Sauce range are being reformulated and are looking to gain the endorsement of Coeliac NZ in the coming months. You can find Lee Kum Kee Ready Sauces in supermarkets nationwide – simply look for flavours that display the on-pack crossed grain logo.…

I took an embarrassing tumble the other day. We were at a large, packed restaurant in Cambridge. After being seated, Linda warned me not to fall over the wooden step at the side of the table. An hour later, as we got up to leave, I’d forgotten about the step and spilled over it, ending up on the floor on my back. Unhurt, I leapt to my feet as if nothing had happened. But, of course, it had and everyone had seen it. There was even a ripple of applause. So burningly embarrassing. “Unknown to me, every time I sat back down on that chair, it slid back a few centimetres towards the edge of the pool deck we were on” I’ve a history of this sort of thing. One…

We celebrated 40 years of Colin Hogg’s column I love his column and read it every week. Kathy I love his column about his family and his mother. Thank you for sharing, Colin. Nancy Love his column – he is so up-front. Madeline I love his column. I have been reading it for years. Rita Colin’s column is always worth a read, especially to keep abreast of what’s happening in our part of the woods. Vicki We asked: If a genie gave you three wishes, what would yours be? My first would be perfect health for anyone I choose until I die. The second wish $100,000,000,000 that is legitimate (so it can’t be taken from me) and gained without harm to anyone without me doing a thing. And my last…

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And now, finally, this time it’s all over! Dancing with the Stars is done and dusted after a spectacular finale that saw the two girls, Jazz Thornton and Brodie Kane, go up against one another. And I couldn’t have been prouder of the two of them. The final show was bittersweet for me because my dance partner Jared contracted Covid, so he couldn’t be there. It was very odd to be Nora No Mates on the dance floor – I began this weird old ride with him and it would have been nice to have ended it with him. But my fellow castmates and the other pro dancers looked after me, and it was so much fun watching the show live. We had a fabulous after-party – a number of…

Truth can be more powerful than any fiction and this memoir packs quite a punch. It is both an extraordinary late-life love story and a gruelling tale of survival. And it begins almost like a plot for the kind of rom-com the author used to write. Recently widowed and in her 70s, Delia Ephron is living in New York, dealing with grief and trying to adapt to life without the husband she loves. She happens to write a newspaper column about her struggles with technology and it touches a nerve with many people. Among the messages Delia receives is one from a man called Peter Rutter, who says they met decades ago. In fact, her late sister Nora introduced them and they went on a few dates. Delia has no…

Kiwi along for the ride Lewis Hamilton, 37, meant business as he arrived at the racetrack ahead of the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco with his performance coach Angela Cullen, 47, by his side. The Kiwi has worked with the champion driver for five years as his trainer, physiotherapist and assistant. Model date Now in its 79th year, the Monaco Grand Prix always draws the rich and famous. Among them was supermodel Naomi Campbell, 52 – escorted by billionaire businessman Ernesto Bertarelli, 56 – who has been soaking up the French Riviera sun with her baby daughter. BEST DRESSED It was eight years ago that Jessica Chastain (above), 45, and Anne Hathaway (right), 39, forged their unbreakable bond on the set of Interstellar. Now, the BFFs are reuniting on screen…