Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 52, 2022 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

The wrap up... Songbird Céline feels the power of love Céline Dion is facing down her frightening health diagnosis with courage, says a source close to the star. Céline, 54, moved fans to tears when she announced recently she was suffering from a neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome, which has made it difficult for her to sing and walk. The My Heart Will Go On singer – mum to sons René-Charles, 21, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 12 – has cancelled her shows in the first half of next year and some insiders fear the hitmaker may never perform again. However, an insider reveals the Canadian songstress has not given up hope. “Céline is overwhelmed and moved by the outpouring of love from her fans,” tells the source. “It’s…

Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato: daughter Cielo “From love comes life, light and her… our baby Cielo Yoli Rose Bublé,” Canadian crooner Michael, 47, announced to fans after the birth of the couple’s fourth child. The star later shared some heart-warming images of Argentine actress wife Luisana, 35, breastfeeding little Cielo before leaving hospital. Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas: a daughter Game of Thrones siren Sophie Turner, 26, first showed off her baby bump at the Met Gala in May and two months later, she gave birth to her second daughter with Leave Before You Love Me singer Joe Jonas. Chuffed dad Joe, 33, celebrated their new arrival – a sister for Willa, two – by uploading a video of some of the couple’s special moments on social media. Alec…

Strawberry Aperol spritz floats SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 15 MINS 500g strawberries, hulled, chopped, plus extra sliced strawberries, to serve½ cup (110g) caster sugar²/³ cup (160ml) blood orange juice (see note)¼ cup (60ml) Aperol, plus extra to serve1 litre coconut ice cream2 passionfruit1 litre sparkling water or lemonade 1 Combine strawberries, sugar and orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low and cook for 6 minutes or until reduced and syrupy and strawberries have broken down. Take off the heat and add Aperol. Transfer to a jug and refrigerate until cold. 2 Divide strawberry mixture between 4 chilled (500ml) glasses. Place scoops of the ice cream in each glass. Top with passionfruit and a dash of Aperol.…

BEAUTIFUL BLUES Blue is timeless with pretty pastel shades through to bright electric blues and navy. The pattern options include florals, cloud prints, abstract tie-dye, oversized zig-zags, standout paisleys and folk-inspired patterns. Pair blue prints with crisp whites and pops of yellow. PRETTY PINKS From highlighter-pen hot through to fuchsia, dusky rose and pastels, this year has been all about the colour pink! Of course floral prints dominate in this colourway, but also look out for gingham checks and candy-inspired stripes. Mix and match all of the pink hues for eye-catching ensembles. GORGEOUS GREENS All shades of green are trending this season, from muted pastels through to earthy khakis and bold emerald tones. Stylish pattern options include tropical palm motifs, watercolour-inspired prints, micro florals, slinky snake prints and oversized paisleys.…

The beloved broadcaster’s reflections on life Four months ago, I stepped off Air NZ Flight 690 from Dunedin to Wellington and discovered I didn’t have my wallet. The last time I saw it, it was in the see-through side-pouch of my checked luggage as it headed towards the pre-flight security screening. I likely got my wallet out again when I took my bag back off the beltway prior to walking to the plane. I can’t remember. What I do know is that my wallet was either left in the airport security area or fell on the tarmac as I crossed to the plane, or much more likely, I left it on the plane. There was no cash in it, just cards. I called the Dunedin Airport police when I got…

Mayhem and mirth with the man about the house The grandchildren wanted to go to the movies, but I insisted on the zoo. It was a sunny Sunday and the last place it seemed we should be was in a dark room full of strangers, chomping popcorn and watching Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. So, we went to the zoo – as you do. And, of course, there was a proper real live crocodile at the zoo, but it seemed to be asleep at the bottom of its pond when we came by. It was an Asian crocodile and it was fully exposed to visitors in a beautiful new glass-sided enclosure. There were fish floating around it, but it took no notice. There was some discussion among the crowd gathered before its…

This domestic suspense novel is so grippy, I felt like I’d been Velcroed to it. Dramatic and twisty, The Soulmate is one of those stories that is full of ordinary people who aren’t quite what they seem. It’s about a marriage, that from the outside seems picture-perfect. Pippa and Gabe are madly in love. They live in a beautiful cliffside cottage on the Mornington Peninsula with their two young daughters. Handsome Gabe is a stay-home dad, Pip is a lawyer, and life should be idyllic. Unfortunately, the house is beside an area known as The Drop, which has become notorious as a spot that people come to when they wish to end their lives. Seven desperate strangers have tried to jump from the tall cliffs since the family moved in…

And just like that, welcome to the last issue of 2022! It’s been a big year in many ways and I know lots of people are ready to have some down time. Our bubbly cover star Hilary Barry has long been a beacon of hope for so many Kiwis – most recently during lockdowns when she would dress up for Formal Fridays to cheer us on. She’s also an ambassador for charity Dress for Success, which aims to empower women and she wanted to highlight their latest campaign. They even styled her for our photo shoot! From page six, Hilary also talks about finding the freedom to be herself, what her parents taught her and the catchphrase that’s so important in her family. From page 12, we reflect on the…

Royal special This year will go down in the history books as a year of great significance to the royal family, for both happy and sad reasons. When 2021 ticked over into 2022, the big event on the royal calendar was the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. After experiencing what Buckingham Palace described as “mobility issues” from October 2021, Her Majesty had cut down on engagements to make sure she was in good health for the celebrations, which were held over a long weekend in June. While the Queen didn’t attend all events in honour of her record-breaking reign, she was in fine form at those she was present for. She delighted the world and surprised her own family with a hilarious skit she recorded with Paddington Bear that played before the…

Sam and Sarah Wallace The tears and Champagne flowed when Coast FM breakfast host Sam Wallace, 41, married partner Sarah, 39, in Russell on March 18. The pair’s three children, Brando, three, and twins Cosette and Sienna, 14 months, took part in the garden ceremony, and Sam’s co-host Toni Street made a fine groomswoman! Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez They first fell in love in 2002, but split in 2004 before getting the chance to walk up the aisle. Jennifer Lopez, 53, and Ben Affleck, 50, however, finally got the chance to say “I do” on August 20. The pair exchanged vows at Ben’s estate in rural Georgia, with Marry Me singer J.Lo wearing a Ralph Lauren gown. Soon after, they honeymooned in Paris with Ben’s kids Violet, 16, Seraphina,…

Coconut & mango popsicles PREP + COOK TIME 25 MINUTES (+ FREEZING) MAKES 8 1 ¾ cups (265g) frozen diced mango½ cup (125ml) pure fresh apple juice2 tablespoons caster sugar¼ cup (60ml) water270ml coconut cream½ teaspoon sea salt flakes¼ cup (10g) shredded coconut, toasted 1 Process mango and apple juice until smooth. Place 2 tablespoons mango purée into each of eight ½-cup (125ml) popsicle moulds. Freeze for 30 minutes. 2 Stir sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat until it dissolves (do not allow to simmer or boil or the mixture will crystallise). Whisk sugar syrup, coconut cream and salt to combine. Spoon mixture into popsicle moulds to fill. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. 3 Dip popsicle moulds briefly in boiling water and remove…

Make-it-last make-up Avoid a mascara meltdown by opting for a waterproof formula, even if you’re not going swimming. Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara Waterproof, $28.99, delivers lift, length and volume, and goes the distance. When the temperature soars, sweat glands go into overdrive to cool you down. That’s a good thing, but the possible oil slick that ensues? Not so much. Instead of slapping on powder to sop up shine, lightly pat a mattifying primer under your foundation. It will help absorb excess oil but won’t rob skin of radiance. Revlon ColorStay Grip Matte Primer $32.95, is a great option, or lightly spray on Wet n’ Wild Fight Dirty Clarifying Setting Spray, $12.99, an ultra-fine mist that sets your make-up with a strong hold and natural finish. Be sun…

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Musings from our favourite Kiwi funnywoman At family gatherings, my adorable great-uncle Frank – a wise and witty raconteur in a family not short of them – was fond of saying at the end of a story, “Oh, well… you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” This was a potentially disastrous thing to say in a room full of relatives, but we all knew what Frank meant. The story would have been about some daft cousin or irritating in-law who was – happily – not currently in the room. Instead, we were the ones celebrating together largely because we all liked each other, not just because we shared a fair bit of DNA. We are terrifically lucky if we enjoy the company of our wider family.…

A great chat with the queen of talk back I love a proper Christmas tree. I love the smell of them and I love the look of them. When my daughter was little, she was responsible for the Christmas tree selection from one of the neighbourhood sellers and she’d take charge of decorating the chosen tree. There was quite a ritual. She would choose a colour scheme or a theme, carols would be played and she’d spend a couple of hours dressing the tree. During the 10 years she was in London, the tree in our house was a sad and sorry sight. I have absolutely no eye for design or colour coordination and when I hung it with ropes of Christmassy baubles, it looked more like it was being…

Coat stars While she’s busy trotting across the globe promoting the new season of her hit Netflix series Emily in Paris, Lily Collins, 33, enjoyed a moment of downtime with her husband Charlie McDowell, 39, in New York. For the record Music legends (from left) Sir Ringo Starr, 82, Sir Paul McCartney, 80, and Sir Elton John, 75, reunited at Abbey Road Studios to celebrate the release of new documentary If These Walls Could Sing, by Paul’s daughter Mary, 53, which tells the story of the iconic recording premises. Head-turner She made a splash on the red carpet in the ’90s with her iconic oversized fluffy hat, now Pamela Anderson is back with another statement-making headpiece. The 55-year-old braved the chilly temperatures in Paris in a stunning halter neck dress…

1 In which month of 2022 did Russia invade Ukraine? 2 An underwater volcano erupted in which country in January? A. Vanuatu B. Tonga C. Samoa D. New Caledonia 3Which tennis player was deported from the Australian Open for breaching border rules? 4 Which of these did NOT happen at the 2022 Oscars? A. Liza Minnelli came on in a wheelchair to present the Best Picture award B. Will Smith received a standing ovation when he won the Best Actor Oscar C. Eight major awards – including Best Score – were presented before the show, instead of live D. Frances McDormand became the second person to win three Best Actress Oscars 5 Which country did the Black Ferns beat in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final? 6 Which of these…

When the Weekly catches up with broadcaster Hilary Barry, she doesn’t have a tiara on her head. Nor is she wearing her 7th Form ball dress. Which is mildly disappointing because anyone who follows the star’s social-media platforms will be familiar with her famous Formal Friday dress-ups during Covid lockdown, where she urged people to have fun with their wardrobe. “I’ll let you in on a secret,” whispers Hilary, 52. “I held on to that dress because it was the first one that was made for me by a proper seamstress. Mum sewed me beautiful clothes, but for my ball, she took me to a proper dressmaker and I felt very special. “When I got it out for Formal Friday, I couldn’t do up the zip, but as was the…

While Suzy Cato always looks forward to her summer break, this year’s holiday will be particularly special as the beloved children’s entertainer tries to soak up as much time as possible with her daughter Riley before she sets off on her big OE in the new year. “There have been buckets of tears, but I’m also really excited about it,” admits Suzy. And while she can’t talk about her daughter leaving home without shedding a tear or two, she is comforted by the fact that Riley, 17, has included her in all the planning and she’ll even be joining her daughter for part of the trip. “She’s starting with some friends in Asia, then she’s going to have a few months in Australia and then she’s Europe bound,” tells the…

Jason Gunn knows the power of connection. He’s built an entire career out of it. Since being a constant presence in Kiwi kids’ lives as a children’s television presenter in the 1990s, he still remains one of New Zealand’s most recognisable celebrities. But Jason, 53, insists anyone can live the extraordinary life he has, so long as they learn how to connect. “I was a very ordinary child growing up,” says Jason. “There was nothing extraordinary about me and yet I’ve lived this amazing life. I still can’t believe the people I’ve met and things I’ve got to do. People come up to me and remember me from their childhood and I’m so humbled by that.” Now he’s co-written a children’s book with his brother, writer Andrew Gunn, which draws…

Potato salad with crispy ham SERVES 4 PREP & COOK TIME 40 MINUTES 1kg potatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil200g thinly sliced ham3 spring onions, chopped finely½ cup parsley leaves½ cup (90g) cornichons, sliced lengthways LEMON DRESSING 1 shallot, chopped finely 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¹⁄³ cup (80ml) lemon juice 2⁄³ cup (160ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons honey 1 In a medium saucepan, cover potatoes with cold water and season with salt. Bring to the boil and cook over medium heat for 12 minutes or until just tender. 2 Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add ham and cook until crisp. 3 To make the lemon dressing, combine all the ingredients in a screw-top jar. Season well with salt and freshly ground…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 You may not be able to afford a posh hotel, but right now even a budget motel would do the trick. You need to escape the rat race for some time to think, especially when it comes to love and relationships. Also, pay attention to your eating and exercise regimens. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 You may have had a trip in mind for quite a while. Well, now is the time it becomes a reality. If you don’t actually go this week, you will book tickets or pay a deposit. You’ll need to get some extra cash together, and finding a part-time job is a good idea as you have talent, skills and energy in abundance. PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20…