Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 38, 2022 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Star news Who caught our eye this week While the Queen remained rugged up at Balmoral Castle, Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Princess Anne provided all the necessary royal pomp at the Braemar Highland Gathering in Scotland. Charles, 73, joined by Camilla, 75, cut a heather rope to officially open the newly built Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Archway at the beginning of the event. The future King and Queen then headed to the Royal Pavilion, where they were joined by Princess Anne, 72, to watch contestants battle out everything from caber tossing to tug-of-war. The event takes place on the first Saturday of September, and this year it attracted competitors from Scotland, England, Australia and the US. The games have in the past been a highlight of the…

Serena Williams paid homage to her older sister Venus as she bowed out of her professional tennis career. The 40-year-old sporting legend burst into tears following her defeat to Australian pro Ajla Tomljanovic, 29, at the US Open in New York on September 3. The star, mum to five-year-old daughter Olympia, previously made it clear that from now on she will be focusing on expanding her family with tech billionaire Alexis Ohanian, 39. After her final match, she shared that Venus, 42, was one of her greatest inspirations, saying, “I wouldn’t be Serena if it wasn’t for Venus, so thank you Venus. She’s the only reason that Serena Williams ever existed.” Serena’s remarkable 23 Grand Slam singles titles is second only to ’60s and ’70s Australian tennis star Margaret Court,…

When Martin Clunes signed on the dotted line for his role in Doc Martin, he thought he’d be lucky if the show ran for two seasons. Instead, this month sees the release of the 10th season of the beloved British comedy. “But all things come to an end,” says Martin, 60. And that means this will be the last innings for the show that has entertained fans around the globe since 2004. In his household, it’s not just Martin who’s saying goodbye to the grouchy and abrupt character fans have loved and loathed over the years in equal measure. His wife Philippa Braithwaite has written and produced the show from the get-go and Martin says inventing 18 years’ worth of storylines for his rather unusual character has been tough on…

Weekly special It was the ultimate mix of sexy leading actors, killer dancing, an incredible soundtrack, romance and comedy. This year the 1987 blockbuster Dirty Dancing turns 35 and we reveal some of the movie’s juiciest behind-the-scenes secrets. Oh, Baby! “Nobody puts Baby in the corner” isn’t just the most famous line from the movie – it’s one of the most quoted lines in film history. Patrick Swayze, whose character Johnny utters the line, wasn’t a fan and tried to have it cut from the script. Fortunately, he didn’t get his way and the star, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2009, aged 57, later admitted he got it wrong. No repeats One of the most iconic dance moves in the movie is the lift, where Johnny floats Baby in…

What is the best exercise you can do? According to award-winning fitness professional Bevan James Eyles, the ideal exercise, especially if you are trying to create a workout habit that will last a lifetime, is the one you love doing. “Even if we could determine the best exercise for physical results, you’d never get any results if you didn’t like it, because you wouldn’t do it,” says Bevan. “When people fall in love with a type of exercise, they remove one of the biggest barriers to success. They shift from telling themselves that they should exercise to a place where they want to be doing that movement because they love doing it.” Here’s how to find the perfect exercise for you... 1. Treat yourself as a beginner For many beginners,…

Musings from our favourite Kiwi funnywoman One of the great things about getting older is that you’ve been around long enough to know a lot of things. Mostly what you know is there’s a lot you still don’t know. This is delightful. I’m also learning new things about myself. I had thought I was a visual rather than an aural person, which makes sense for someone who has been hearing impaired since childhood – my eyes were always more reliable than my ears and have done a top job of lipreading my way through life. Certainly when it comes to understanding ideas and retaining them, I have always been the kind of person who absorbed information best by seeing it written down. Show me, my brain says, don’t tell me.…

PEOPLE in the NEWS Smithfield Market cutter John Wishart, of Kennington, stops cutting New Zealand lamb for a moment to receive a kiss from Miss New Zealand Maureen Kingi, 20, when she visited the London Meat Market last month. She has often watched lamb being loaded at Auckland for shipment to Britain, and Smithfield was one of the places she wanted to visit. Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor and her fourth husband, industrialist Herbert Hutner, cut the wedding cake at a reception following their wedding in New York last month. It’s a second marriage for Herbert, a New York clubman and sportsman. TWINK, THE HOMING CAT When Mr and Mrs Godden moved away from Haywards Heath in Sussex to Sleaford, Lincolnshire, they took with them Twink, the family cat. But Twink…

Killer celebration Raise a glass to this devilishly clever mystery A twisty crime drama with emotional depth, The Last Party takes us to scenic North Wales and introduces us to feisty Ffion Morgan, a police detective with her own share of troubles. As the murder-mystery is being investigated, we are also discovering what makes Ffion tick, and that makes for a multilayered story. I would hesitate to call this a thriller, as it isn’t a racy or pacey read, but it’s atmospheric and compelling. Things kick off on New Year’s Day as the villagers of Cwm Coed plunge into the icy waters of Mirror Lake for their traditional annual swim. As the mist clears, they see a body floating face down on the lake. It is Rhys Lloyd, one-time golden…

As the youngest child of former Fair Go host Kevin Milne, Tommie has spent her life growing up in the Weekly. When she was born, her proud dad declared on our cover, “I’m a new dad again at 52!” When she became a teenager, they once again featured on our cover, where Kevin shared his love of being an older dad. Through his columns in these pages, we’ve been kept up to date with their family and this week we celebrate another one of Tommie’s milestones – turning 21! From page 12, Kevin shares the details of how they celebrated and, as always, he couldn’t be prouder, declaring, “Tommie was the star of the night – she looked gorgeous.” Happy birthday, Tommie! In my house, we hit the same milestone…

The wrap up... Victoria Beckham is “heartbroken” over the feud with her daughter-in-law. The pop-star-turned-fashion designer has reportedly fallen out with Nicola Peltz, 27, who married Victoria’s eldest son Brooklyn, 23, in a star-studded wedding in Palm Beach, Florida, in April this year. Whispers of bad blood heightened recently when it was revealed the two women hadn’t “liked” each other’s social media accounts for at least three months. Last month, a source close to the Beckhams also spilled that Nicola, daughter of multi-billionaire American businessman Nelson Peltz, 80, had frozen Victoria, 48, out of the planning stages of the wedding. Now, more details of the “cold war” between the two women have been leaked. One source says the hostility began well before the wedding. Many of the Beckhams’ nearest and…

Celeb news In the days following the death of her husband René Angélil, fans of Celine Dion feared she may never find the strength to go on. Theirs had been a love that had endured against the odds, overcoming not only the challenges of a 26-year age gap but also the pitfalls of life in the spotlight. If Celine had said it once, she’d said it a thousand times: René was the love of her life, the only man she had ever kissed. He was her everything. Slowly, the My Heart Will Go On singer recovered from the heartbreak, eventually returning to perform the last shows of her Las Vegas residency and even becoming a fashion icon. Recently, just when the 54-year-old singing sensation seemed ready to take flight once…

When Laura Casey steps into the kitchen as The Cake Detective, she’s a woman on a mission – honouring her late mother while baking hundreds of custom birthday cakes to donate to local children in need. “It’s all about finding missing birthday cakes, so we donate cakes to children in the Waikato going through hardship, to make them feel special and loved on their big day,” says Laura, explaining the charity she founded to bring a sweet spark of joy to children who would otherwise miss out. “They could be undergoing chemotherapy, be in foster care or in Hospice.” It all started when a state caregiver posted online asking for someone to make a special cake. The little boy she was fostering had overcome huge adversity after being born 14…

Electrolyte booster SERVES 2 PREP TIME 10 MINUTES 1 cup (250ml) coconut water200g frozen pineapple½ small avocado¼ baby fennel bulb¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves1 cup firmly packed baby spinach leaves1 tablespoon lime juice Ice cubes 1 Blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. 2 Serve immediately over ice, topped with lime slices, if you like. Tip Frozen pineapple is available from supermarkets or freeze your own portioned, peeled, cored and chopped pineapple in zip-top bags. Broccoli, orange & carrot juice SERVES 2 PREP TIME 10 MINUTES 125g broccoli stalks, chopped coarsely 4 medium oranges, peeled 2 large carrots, unpeeled, halved lengthways ½ cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves 1 Push all ingredients through a juice extractor into a jug. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.…

AT THE GYM Try a seamless set of coordinates for hitting the bikes or doing a class. This bra has built-in support and the shorts are high-waisted. Add a lightweight tank for extra coverage. ON THE STREET Brave the elements with textiles that dry fast, including a long-sleeve tee and a double-layered pair of running shorts. A water-resistant jacket is a must; this one packs into its own pocket. IN THE STUDIO Stretch it out with yoga or Pilates. Start with a fitted base layer like this crop and leggings, then add a loose tee and grip socks for traction. Slip into slides between home and studio. AT HOME Sometimes it’s easier to work out at home, but you don’t have to dress down. Complete your oufit with a cross-training…

It’s something we do innately when we wake up or have been sitting for too long. We reach out our arms. We arch our backs. We move our necks around. But the step that many of us could be missing from our wellness efforts is stretching. “Everyone understands the relief that stretching can bring, but what they may not realise is that by committing to regular and focused movements, there is so much more to gain,” explains former winter Olympian snowboarder Steph Prem, who is now a Pilates coach. “Not only will you decrease your risk of injury when you do exercise, you can also help lengthen contracted muscles, which is what leads to soreness.” Perhaps the best thing about stretching is that nearly everyone can participate. In starting a…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 Laughter and happiness abound. A love connection is doing very well, in fact, all your relationships and friendships are where they should be. Life is exciting, exhilarating and you are ready for more. The universe is about to bring on the changes and there will be some biggies! SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 You haven’t let everyone know the extent of your skills at work and this is a good thing. Don’t be in a hurry to put your hand up for a special assignment. Let everyone else reveal themselves and see what they have to offer. Going last means you can make sure you are better – and you will be! SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 An unspoken understanding that you…

Mayhem and mirth with the man about the house I woke and heard little footsteps padding confidently down the dark hall and into our even-darker bedroom. It was 4.30am, I found out later. A small voice announced, “I had a creepy dream” and plonk, pull, kick, he was up and in between us and, shortly, asleep. I think I got the worst of the kicking and duvet stealing. The beloved wife can sleep through almost anything – alarms, thunderstorms, low-flying helicopters. A small invasion by grandchild is nothing. The same thing happened the last time he came for a sleepover with us. But that’s okay. It comes with the territory. Tiaho is five, loves Spider-Man and is outstandingly lively and curious. He came to us for the sleepover with his…

BEST DRESSED The Venice Film Festival is one of the biggest events on the celebrity calendar as stars put on their best frocks to show off their new Oscar-contending films. Cate, 53, earned rave reviews for her performance in Tar, as well as her showstopping jumpsuit, while Olivia, 38, received an eight-minute standing ovation for latest directorial effort, Don’t Worry Darling.…

Royal update It’s the beginning of an exciting new era in the lives of the three Cambridge children. Future king Prince George and his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have moved with their parents Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, from London to nearby Windsor for a chance to enjoy a more “normal” life. The royal youngsters are now living in Adelaide Cottage, on the estate that surrounds Windsor Castle, which will give them much more freedom than they’ve previously experienced while living in the “fishbowl” that is Kensington Palace. While the four-bedroom house is smaller than the 22-room apartment they’ve been used to, it is set in huge grounds, so there’s plenty of space for the children to run around. Kate and William, both 40, are keen…

Jane Fonda is staying upbeat about her latest cancer diagnosis. The Monster-in-Law star, 85, announced that she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and has started chemotherapy. “This is a very treatable cancer – 80 percent of people survive,” she assured her followers. “So I feel very lucky.” Jane, who recently wrapped the final season of Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie, has previously fought both breast and skin cancer, and says she will be undergoing six months of treatment for this latest battle. “I am handling the treatments quite well and, believe me, I will not let any of this interfere with my climate activism,” asserts Jane. “Cancer is a teacher and I’m paying attention to the lessons it holds for me. “One thing it’s shown me already is the importance of community.…

As Hollywood diva Gwyneth Paltrow skates towards her 50th birthday, don’t expect the high drama we’ve come to expect from her blockbuster movies. The Proof star says she hasn’t just accepted her half-century milestone on September 27, she’s thrilled by it. “I’m so surprised and delighted that I’m not freaked out about it because when I was turning 40, I was a mess,” confesses the Oscar winner. “I was so anxious about it. I had, like, grief. It felt really scary and so I thought, ‘Oh boy, 50s gonna feel…’” The actress says much of her anguish at the time was for her loss of youth. “I grieved a lot about the physical part,” she explains. ‘I was so anxious about it. I had, like, grief. It felt really scary’…

With her colourful artwork celebrating New Zealand’s native birds and bush, it’s easy to see why Hayley King, aka Flox, is one of the most in-demand artists in the country. But when Hayley first started the Haus of Flox at the age of 24, she never imagined her work would be quite so popular. “Every time I see one of my products in a shop or one of my pieces in a real estate magazine, I have to pinch myself,” she laughs. Growing up in Kaitaia, Hayley spent her early childhood outdoors exploring her local beaches and camping with her parents. That fascination and love of Aotearoa’s stunning landscapes is a major inspiration behind her work and the reason she is so passionate about conservation. “I’ve always been a bit…

While their peers may be contemplating life in a retirement home or at least having more time to put their feet up – more and more women are choosing to work well after 65. Meet the SWASPs (Still Working at Seventy-Plus), who happily, it appears, are not just doing it to make ends meet but out of the enjoyment of social connection and having a purpose. There are nearly 9000 New Zealand women over the age of 75 still working, with 2154 of those working full-time, according to Stats NZ figures. The Weekly talks to three of them and finds out why retirement holds no appeal. ‘Something to get out of bed for’ Anna Reynolds had her first bra fitting at Smith and Caughey’s in Auckland’s Queen Street in the…

Oatmeal balls PREP TIME 20 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION) MAKES 22 1 cup (120g) oat bran½ cup (140g) light peanut butter1/3 cup linseeds (or flaxseeds)1 cup (80g) desiccated coconut1/3 cup (120g) honey¼ cup (60ml) water1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Combine oat bran, peanut butter, linseeds, coconut, honey, water and vanilla in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2 Using damp hands, roll heaped tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on a tray and refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze until firm. Choc-honey balls PREP TIME 15 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION) MAKES 10 ½ cup (35g) All-Bran ¼ cup (25g) roasted walnuts1/3 cup (55g) finely chopped dried apricots1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons water2 teaspoons Dutch cocoa powder 1 Process All-Bran and walnuts until finely ground. Combine with dried apricots, honey, water and cocoa…

Sleep easy Designed to help bring balance to your mind and body, the new, super-calming Sleep range from The Body Shop is a true joy! Enriched with lavender and vetiver, my picks from the collection are the gloriously aromatic Sleep Bedtime Balm, $33, which delivers a boost of moisture wherever and whenever you need it, and the Sleep Calming Pillow Mist, $39, for those who need a little extra nudge heading to the land of nod. Screen time If you’re still using the same tube of sunscreen from this time last year, throw it out! Most do not provide appropriate protection after 12 months and you want to be more than prepared heading into summer. A great new formula is Mecca Max Screen Saver SPF30 Facial Sunscreen, $28, which has…

Doughnut bath bombs PREP TIME 10 MINUTES (+ 24 HOURS STANDING) MAKES 6 Sift ½ cup baking soda, 1/3 cup citric acid, ½ cup Epsom salts and ½ cup cornflour into a medium bowl. Combine 1/3 cup olive oil and 1 teaspoon rose oil (or your favourite essential oil) in a small jug. Pour wet ingredients over dry, then using your hands, combine until mixture starts to clump. Divide 2 tablespoons dried rose petals (or dried herbs) among six holes of a ¼ cup (60ml) silicon doughnut mould (or use a mini muffin pan), then spoon in mixture. Stand for 24 hours to dry, pressing down firmly again after a few hours. Add bath bombs to bath just before getting in. Bombs will keep for up to two weeks. Recovery…

The beloved broadcaster’s reflections on life I’m asking for your help. Going through family archives, I found a New Zealand Woman’s Weekly from 1963. In the Teenage Pages is a story and photographs of the winners of a “Young Mr and Miss New Zealand Contest”. This had nothing to do with beauty contests. It was a competition to find the two most talented young New Zealanders in the country and 800 young hopefuls took part. The prize was huge – for each winner a flight around the world, a year at an American university or for the woman, the option of a year at a Swiss Finishing School (remember this was 1963!). Each would be given over $5000 (today’s value) worth of clothing, and at the end of it all…

Letters to the Editor ● Winning letter A DAUGHTER’S GRIEF & RELIEF Your column about support in a time of crisis (NZWW, Sept 3), struck a chord with me. During the last two years, I have been dealing, as best I can, with the slow demise of my father. Dad had lived with us at home for 35 years and was always doing the handy-man jobs. Then skin cancer finally took hold and he had to go into care. He stubbornly outlived his predicted time of death by a full year and a half. For me, that extra time meant living in a constantly heightened state that was incredibly wearing. Don’t get me wrong, I was most certainly not alone and was surrounded by the support of family and friends,…

A great chat with the queen of talk back The first time I went on a rollercoaster was at an Aussie theme park the year I turned 18. I went on my very first overseas holiday with girlfriends and visiting Dreamworld in Queensland was high on our to-do list. We didn’t have theme parks when I was growing up. The biggest thrill I got back then was going on the very lame and tame fun rides when the carnival came to town. Nothing like the gravity-defying, stomach-churning rides that we had seen pictures of overseas. The day we visited Dreamworld, we bought the all-day pass. We planned to try out all the rides and then go again on our favourites. For our first ride, Anna, Robyn and I headed straight…