Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 44, 2022 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Star news Who caught our eye this week It was a starry, starry night in Los Angeles when the stars came out to shine for the Academy Museum Gala. Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz dressed soberly in black, but The Help star Jessica Chastain brought nothing but colour to the red carpet in her Oscar de la Renta chiffon gown. Alicia Vikander and Emma Stone created a stir in their Louis Vuitton twinned dresses, and Jurassic World: Dominion actress Laura Dern arrived with daughter Jaya. Tilda Swinton was honoured for her impactful work in cinema and she also made an impact in her gold-buttoned creation. Olivia Wilde glittered in a daring see-through dress, while Emily in Paris star Lily Collins looked fab in a risqué, thigh-split skirt matched…

British Olympic diver Monique Gladding used to live for the sport – until the day she almost lost her life during a competition. As she somersaulted into the air, spectators watched in disbelief as Monique’s head struck the concrete diving board with great force, instantly knocking her unconscious before she plummeted 10 metres into the pool below. Amazingly, she survived the horror incident – after being pulled unresponsive from the bottom of the pool – and defied the odds to return to the sport and compete at the London Olympics 18 months later. Looking back on the day she almost died, Monique says the accident and its aftermath have taught her how to persevere in the face of adversity. It’s an attitude that’s served her well in recent years as…

Death by choc cheesecake SERVES 24 CRUST 250g plain chocolate biscuits60g chopped hazelnuts125g unsalted butter, melted¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 25cm springform tin. 2 Place chocolate biscuits and chopped hazelnuts in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to fine crumbs. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add melted butter and salt. Mix together and press into the bottom of tin. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in tin on a baking rack for 30 minutes. FILLING 340g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped1kg cream cheese, at room temperature2 cups (440g) caster sugar4 large eggs, at room temperature1 tablespoon Dutch cocoa powder1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups sour cream, at room temperature 1 Place…

FROCK STARS A dress in a sunset shade is guaranteed to turn heads. Whether you’re looking for a form-fitting bodycon style, a vintage-inspired contemporary shirt dress or a long-sleeved jacquard dress that knots at the front, these selections have you covered. BAG DUTY An easy way to add some colour to a monochrome ensemble, or even as a colour-clash pop, is to invest in a bold and beautiful-hued handbag. Look for styles with a point of difference, whether it be a patent mock croc print, a removable scarf feature or with an oversized knot for the handle. TOP IT OFF For those wanting to make a statement, we’ve chosen a scalloped-edged knit top, a luxurious satin blouse and a linen waistcoat that is ideal for both layering and wearing as…

Dress the bed Choose the right fabric for your bedding to stay cool at night and get a better sleep as the weather warms. Sheets made from lightweight, breathable fabrics, such as cotton or bamboo, will help you wake feeling fresh, while moisture-wicking options are ideal for sweaty sleepers. Find the right filling Pack away your feather down and polyester duvets and choose a lighter filling for summer. Cotton retains very little heat, so it’s great for warm nights, or look for a wool quilt. Wool helps regulate body temperature – handy if you or your sleeping partner feels the cold. Use cushions for colour Brighten up your home’s summer look and feel with a few new cushions. Swap wool, leather and faux-fur covers for cotton and linen fabrics in…

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 You could do nothing and things would still happen this week. People will come to your door, drop you an email or text. There will be opportunities coming at you from all sides. You’ll have to act quickly though because some of these offers have a limited shelf life. CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Take a seat on the sidelines – you’ve been taking the lead for a while and are a little tired of always having to be the one to make things happen. This could be a relationship, friend or work/business situation. Let someone else decide what to do. Support them, but do not take up the reigns. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 There is a celebration of some kind…

O ooh, I was rarked up on the wireless this week. The decision by Creative New Zealand to deny funding to the organisers of a secondary school competition focusing on the works of William Shakespeare was hard to understand. The competition is hugely popular, even though it’s been going for nigh on three decades. I wish it had been around when I was at Sacred Heart Girls’ College. That’s when I fell in love with Shakespeare. My aunt gave me a book of his collected works and I loved reading the plays – some more than others. My chosen ones I tried to memorise in their entirety – without success. But the beauty of the words stay with me still. More than 120,000 students have taken part in the Sheilah…

Reading some books is a bit like sinking into a warm bath or a comforting hug. Veronica Henry’s writing is exactly like that. You can relax into her novels knowing you’re in good hands and that everything will almost certainly work out well for everybody in the end. This is the story of a family looking for a fresh start. Set mostly in a small English village, and crossing three generations, it is warm and wonderfully soothing. Cherry has been married to Mike since they were both young and glamorous, and now they’re happily growing old together. But at Mike’s retirement party, there is an episode that has Cherry questioning how healthy her relationship really is. Rocked to the core, she heads home to the village where she grew up.…

There are many Kiwi women with powerful stories in this week’s issue. Well-known presenter and podcaster Petra Bagust gave me a call a few months ago to tell me about an upcoming visit to Cambodia and Thailand with her friend and photographer Nikki Denholm. Their August trip wasn’t a holiday but a chance to shine a light on the horrors of human trafficking. I asked if she could share her experience with the Weekly upon her return, and from page 14, she does. She met girls trafficked at just 14 years of age who now have hope and a brighter future thanks to the work of organisations such as Tearfund NZ. Meanwhile, Theresa Gattung, who is well-known in both the business and philanthropy worlds, has joined forces with her sister…

The wrap up... As Dame Angela Lansbury’s loved ones gathered together to celebrate the life of the beloved star, more details have emerged of the trials and tribulations she suffered behind the scenes in the early days of her career. And nothing was more traumatic for the Murder, She Wrote actress than her daughter Deirdre’s association with infamous cult leader Charles Manson. Manson and four of his followers were convicted of murder following a frenzied killing spree in the Hollywood Hills in August 1971, and in the lead-up to those shocking crimes, a then-teenaged Deirdre – known as Didi – was caught up in the cult. Lynette Fromme, another member of the cult, recalled in her 2018 memoir that Didi used to raid her parents’ cupboards to feed Manson and…

She was once described as a “tough-talking, no-underwear, voyeuristic, cool-as-ice sex symbol”. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that Sharon Stone is in the driving seat when it comes to her love life. The Hollywood siren revealed recently she’s not keen on anti-ageing procedures. And when she recently dated a younger man who asked if she used Botox, she told him, “It would probably be really good for your ego and mine if I did.’” She says she saw that particular suitor just “one more time after that” before he disappeared from her life. “If you don’t see me for more than that,” says the 64-year-old frankly, “you’ll please find your way to the exit.” The mum of three adopted sons – Roan, 22, Laird, 17, and Quinn,…

‘She was quite harumscarum when she started and I was tough on her’ Former Miss Universe New Zealand Holly Cassidy and her grandmother Cheryl Whiting have always had a close bond. So, when real estate agent Holly was approached about being part of the new Bravo series Rich Listers, she knew she wouldn’t want to do it without Cheryl at her side. While Cheryl, who works at Ray White Parnell as an executive marketing manager, was happy to oblige, she admits it took her weeks into filming to realise she wasn’t only there as support for Holly – but one of the stars of the TV show. “I didn’t think about it much,” she laughs. “Then when we were down in Queenstown, one of the other guys asked me, ‘Are…

Dealing with, well, pretty much any kind of complexion concern? Odds are good that niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, can help you with a solution. This superstar ingredient can assist with everything from brightening and clearing the skin to even reducing fine lines and wrinkles. What’s not to love?! The French approach La Roche-Posay Pure Niacinamide 10 Serum, $74.99, is the dermatologist-recommended French brand’s first pure niacinamide serum and was developed to suit all skin types, including sensitive. The range includes Pure Retinol Face Serum with Vitamin B3, $74.99, which pairs niacinamide with retinol, another skincare heavy-hitter, to create an effective anti-ageing formula. Marvellous multitasker The Glow Recipe brand is inspired by Korean beauty routines, which focus on healthy, dewy skin as the end goal rather than a face…

I can’t believe that for four weeks, I’ve held off bragging about becoming a granddad. My son Rory and his partner Emma have produced a healthy son, Benny Brian Milne. And he’s just like me – chubby and asleep much of the time. Unlike me, he’s absolutely gorgeous. He smells of heaven, his engine is in perfect nick and he purrs like a Lamborghini just out of the factory. I love Benny as a name. Some of Emma’s Air Force workmates suggested it might have been inspired by Elton John’s Bennie and the Jets. But, no. Actually, in the song, the Jets refers to the name of a band, not an aircraft. Benny’s second name, Brian, is a nod to a loved grandfather on Emma’s side and to my extremely…

Letters to the Editor LEAVE LENDING TO LIBRARIES! ● Winning letter Kevin Milne, your reflections this week (NZWW, Oct 24) made me smile, ruefully. “Return to lender”, indeed. Why do we book lovers loan our beloved books to family and friends, knowing that the chances of them being returned – promptly or at all – are slim? Of course, we do it because we want to share the pleasure the book gave us with someone whose opinion we value. Well, that’s what book clubs and public libraries are for! Give your friends and family the title of the book, and the name of the author, so they can find their own copy. Though they probably won’t even bother. Anyhow, one person’s favourite read is another person’s yawn. Which is probably…

In the business world and her charity work, Theresa Gattung is a powerhouse, a woman who makes things happen. So, when her much-loved father John was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer, it was tough for Theresa to accept there was nothing she could do. The very next day New Zealand went into its first national lockdown and, sitting in her favourite chair at her beach house in Waihi, Theresa was left with time to think. She might not be able to change things for her father, but was there more she could do to improve life for others? “That whole period was a difficult time,” she recalls. ‘I try to be thoughtful about what I take on – I only do things that are joyful’ “But throughout it, I was…

Kūmara chicken burger MAKES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 1 large kūmara (500g), unpeeled Cooking-oil spray¹/³ cup (25g) quinoa flakes¼ cup (60ml) milk400g chicken mince1 small courgette, grated coarsely1 small carrot, grated coarsely1 small red onion, grated coarsely, plus 1 extra, sliced thinly1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 large tomato, sliced thinly100g trimmed watercress or rocket leaves1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted GREEN TAHINI ¼ cup (70g) tahini2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan bake. Oil and line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Cut kūmara into 12 x 1.5cm-thick rounds. Place kūmara slices, in a single layer, on trays. Spray with cooking oil. Roast for…

Once, when a journalist saw me work one night at Auckland’s Comedy Club, he asked me afterwards how it had felt when one of the jokes I’d done hadn’t worked. And when I say “hadn’t worked”, it was in a quite spectacular way. Not only had there been no laughs, but there had been the kind of silence we commonly describe as “uncomfortable”. Maybe followed by a groan? Hard to say – I’m deaf and it’s impossible to read lips in the dark. Small mercies. Had I been mortified, he’d asked? Wounded? Shame-faced? I thought about it and realised that a new thing had happened. Yes, I felt a little of those things, but mostly what I felt was pleased. Pleased that I had tried a new bit – the…

King Charles is a few years older than me, but when I was a little kid, I briefly had the impression that I was him, that my mother was the Queen and my grandmother the Queen Mother. I recently unearthed a photo of the three of us doing a walkabout in the Octagon in Dunedin on a summery day in the early 1950s. I’m sure you’ll notice the resemblance immediately, though my mother was somewhat taller than the Queen. I look like I’m about to escape, but I can’t have succeeded. My grandmother wears the dreamy look the Queen Mother often had and a string of pearls to match. I’m surprised we weren’t mobbed, but things were a lot more well behaved in New Zealand in the 1950s. When my…