Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 6, 2023 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Star news Who caught our eye this week Beyoncé’s showstopping performance at Dubai’s newest luxury hotel has left her fans divided. The 28-time Grammy Award winner returned to the stage for the first time in almost five years for the opening of Atlantis The Royal. But fans feel betrayed that the alleged $36.9 million payday was enough to sway her to perform in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal. Beyoncé’s most recent album Rennaissance was in part dedicated to her Uncle Johnny, who introduced her to the queer “music and culture that serve as inspiration for this album”. The hour-long spectacle included hits from across the 41-year-old’s career and even a special guest appearance from her eldest daughter Blue Ivy, 11. The pair performed Brown Skin Girl, the…

The wrap up... Alec Baldwin has vowed to fight involuntary manslaughter charges brought against him after accidentally shooting and killing a camerawoman on a movie set in 2021. The 30 Rock star, 64, faces a possible five years in prison and has called the decision to charge him “a terrible miscarriage of justice”. The father-of-eight was holding what he thought was an unloaded gun on the New Mexico set of the movie Rust in October 2021. The weapon accidentally fired, hitting director Joel Souza, 49, in the shoulder and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, in the chest. She was rushed to hospital and later pronounced dead. Alec has since maintained he was told the gun was unloaded when it was handed to him by assistant director Dave Halls. Nevertheless, Santa Fe…

It’s expected to be one of the highlights of the reign of King Charles III. But the coronation of the new monarch isn’t just a chance for the Brits to show off the pomp and pageantry they do so well. Instead, the King is determined his big moment will demonstrate just how different his time on the throne will be to his mother’s reign. The historic event, to be held on May 6 and followed by two further days of celebrations, will focus on the diversity that makes up the United Kingdom, championing people from a range of backgrounds and ethnicities, and encouraging the public to volunteer in service of others. Charles will dispense with many age-old traditions – for example, he’ll wear a military uniform rather than breeches and…

Royal update Princess Eugenie has begun 2023 with some exciting news – she and her husband Jack Brooksbank are expecting their second child. The British royal, 32, made the announcement on social media, sharing a cute photo of her two-year-old son August kissing her stomach and the words, “We’re so excited to share that there will be a new addition to our family this summer.” The palace followed up with a statement, saying, “The family is delighted and August is very much looking forward to being a big brother.” Quick to share her own joy at the news, Eugenie’s mum Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, 63, uploaded a snapshot of August playing in a puddle in the pouring rain, enthusing, “You will be sharing puddles, Augie! Superb news, Granny heaven……

She’s been a body double for Sigourney Weaver in Avatar, played a beloved Shortland Street character and won awards for her work in theatre, but Laurel Devenie says no acting job could have prepared her for her hardest role yet – keeping up with the active imagination of her three-year-old daughter Lyra. “She loves to role play and she loves being told bespoke stories,” tells Laurel, who shares Lyra with partner Matt Keene, 52. “All day, she’ll be like, ‘Can you tell me a story about me and you going to the moon?’ Or it’ll be about going to a different land. “During the most recent lockdown, Matt had to be Shrek for three weeks. And we’ve had to be all of the Dr Seuss characters, and you have to…

Weekly people Growing up, Sacha Bond couldn’t stand going to the shearing sheds with her parents. But now aged 29, the mother-of-one is a total convert, at the top of the industry and vying to set a sheep shearing world record. “As a kid I hated it. I hated the smell and the sheep,” recalls Sacha, laughing at the memory. Instead, she aspired to be a vet, but as a teen the family trade came calling when Sacha got an opportunity to move to Australia and join her parents, who had already been living there for several years. The one condition was she would work in the shearing sheds with them. Struggling with life and heading down a bad path, Sacha saw it as an opportunity to turn things around.…

Corn tortillas PREP + COOK TIME 45 MINUTES (+ STANDING) MAKES 16 2 cups (250g) white corn flour½ teaspoon table salt2 teaspoons cumin seeds, optional½ teaspoon chilli flakes, optional1 ½ cups (375ml) cold water, approximately 1 Combine corn flour, salt, cumin, chilli flakes and water in a medium bowl using your hands. Knead to form a smooth and pliable dough, adding a little more water if dough cracks easily when pressed. Divide dough into 16 portions. Roll into balls. Place on a tray and cover with cling film. Stand for 30 minutes. 2 Roll each ball out between sheets of baking paper to a 14cm round. If you have a tortilla press, use this to flatten the dough to 1mm thick. 3 Heat a large frying…

Try and avoid overpacking for a long-weekend adventure by opting for a concise capsule collection that can take you anywhere. Focus on natural fibres to beat the heat, plus pieces that can be mixed and matched for multiple combinations to suit any destination and activity. A neutral-based palette with a few tonal prints offers a wide range of ensembles that can be dressed up or down with ease. Step out in style in these linen-blend palm print trousers that can be worn with a simple knit tank or a billowing linen top. The broderie anglaise lace shirt works well as a layering piece – wear with trousers, tailored shorts or knotted at the waist over the print dress. Keep accessories to a minimum but choose ones with impact. Wooden earrings,…

Health & wellbeing ‘If you love someone, say it! If you want or need something in a relationship, say it!’ Forty-year-old Gaia Chinniah is a full-time medium and energy healer. She shares the regrets she sees most often in both this lifetime and past lifetimes following years of working as a spiritual practitioner… RELATIONSHIPS Most people are looking for a relationship and very few aren’t. If I hear this or see this in someone’s soul blueprint, it’s not because they do not want to be loved; it’s because they’re afraid of getting hurt. Being in a relationship is always a risk, but it’s a risk which is usually worth taking. The biggest regret that I have seen from those in relationships is not saying what you truly feel or want…

PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 It’s time for cuddling up on the couch and stacking up the box sets to watch! Make sure you have your favourite food on hand or, of course, you can always order in. This is a week for rest, recreation and indulgence. You need to replenish your energy and kick back with those you love. ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 You’re going to come up against policies, procedures and regulations, especially if you’re building or renovating. If this is to do with earthworks, terrain, drainage or similar, please make sure everything is checked. You do not want to be re-digging trenches! The best thing you can do this week is to double-check everything. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 Widen your horizons, especially…

A great chat with the queen of talk back It was my first week back at work last week and after such a lovely long holiday, I was ready to get back behind the microphone. Especially in light of Jacinda Ardern’s resignation. I can certainly understand why she would choose to leave, for the sake of her own wellbeing and that of her family’s. It’s hard enough being a working mother, far less a working mother in such a high profile and polarising job. But her passing the baton to Chris Hipkins has certainly made for an interesting election campaign later in the year. When I heard the news, I was out and about, heading to the beach for a swim, and I wished I was back at work. How…

This gently-paced and richly atmospheric story is a real experience to read. It’s filled with myths and wonders, raw sadness and exquisite beauty. The main character Esther is not always easy to like. She can be self-centred and destructive. But her journey over the course of this novel is deeply moving and it is definitely one of those books that stays with you. Esther is grieving for her elder sister Aura, who is missing presumed drowned. The story begins a year after her disappearance as Esther returns to her childhood home in coastal Tasmania for Aura’s memorial. There her parents ask her to do something she isn’t sure she can manage. They want her to travel to Denmark, where Aura spent time before she died, to find out what happened…

Star WEEKLY The hottest celebrity scoop Fans of Amy Winehouse were in uproar when the first look of the new biopic about her tragically short life were released. Hollywood newcomer Marisa Abela, 26, who plays the talented musician, and Eddie Marsan, 54, as her dad, were spotted filming Back to Black in the streets of London last week. Amy sadly died in 2011 from alcohol poisoning after a very public battle with drug and alcohol addiction, and fans feel that after a troubled life, Amy’s legacy should be left alone. Despite the controversy online, the film has the full support of Amy’s estate, which is run by her father Mitch. They shared in a statement, “We are thrilled that they are making this movie celebrating our daughter Amy’s extraordinary music…

He was a stellar All Black, TV presenter and two-time winner of Celebrity Treasure Island, and now aged 51, Josh Kronfeld is back on our screens competing for a third time in the popular reality show in a bid to win $50,000 for his chosen charity Race4Life. But, as he tells from page six, he and his wife Bronwyn have had their share of health issues that they’ve been dealing with, and it’s been a long road to healing. In royal news, the palace has announced its plans for the King’s coronation in May. The first in 70 years, it promises to be a momentous occasion that lasts three days, including the more formal ceremony at Westminster Abbey, followed by street parties and picnics, and then a day when people…

Paris Hilton is a mum! The former reality star shocked the world last week when she announced the surprise arrival of a baby boy via surrogate. “It’s always been my dream to be a mother, and I’m so happy that Carter and I found each other,” revealed the 41-year-old. “We’re so excited to start our family together and our hearts are exploding with love for our baby boy.” Ever since their lavish wedding in November 2021, Paris has been vocal about her wish to start a family with her entrepreneur husband Carter Reum, 41. Before they had even tied the knot, they started the IVF process, making the most of her time off during Covid lockdowns. She explains, “We knew we wanted to start a family and I was like,…

Celeb news In those heady first days of their eye-bogglingly public romance, Pamela Anderson says of her rock star husband Tommy Lee, “We just wanted to have babies and be together forever.” What happened after that is the stuff of Hollywood legend: yes, there were babies, but there was also that famous sex tape, the bitter divorce… and much more besides. Now, 25 years after her union with Mötley Crüe rocker Tommy exploded into a thousand pieces, Pamela is telling her own story. The iconic blonde bombshell, who rocketed to stardom in Baywatch in 1992, has cooperated with a Netflix documentary called Pamela: A Love Story, which begins screening on January 31. And on the same day, the star is also releasing her memoir, Love, Pamela. The timing of the…

After many years working as an actress – the most recent as the unflappable nun Sister Julienne in the hit TV series Call the Midwife – Jenny Agutter could have splashed out big-time for her 70th birthday. Instead, the star chose a pub lunch with family and close friends, with fish and chips… and Champagne. “The thing about getting older is that you become a lot more aware that your journey is going to come to an end and that you have to enjoy it for as long as it continues. So that’s what I’m doing,” says Jenny, who celebrated her milestone on December 20. “I’ve got to a point where I think, ‘Do you know what? Age really doesn’t count – it’s just a number.’ Sometimes there’s a bit…

Chocolate freckle biscuit slab PREP + COOK TIME 25 MINUTES (+ STANDING) MAKES 15 125g square savoury crackers150g butter, chopped2/3 cup (150g) caster sugar200g dark chocolate, chopped finely¼ cup (65g) 100s and 1000s 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Grease a 25cm x 38cm Swiss roll pan. Line base with baking paper, extending the paper 5cm over long sides. 2 Place crackers in a single layer in pan (trim to fit if necessary). 3 Combine butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until butter melts. Increase heat to high. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves and mixture is well combined and bubbling. Remove from heat and pour over crackers, spreading to cover evenly. 4 Bake slab for 12 minutes…

Beauty The biggest skincare lesson worth learning this year? Good skin health is all about a robust skin barrier. Whether you’re looking for a more intuitive approach to your skincare routine or your all-important skin barrier has suffered recently, here’s how to get your glow back! WHY IS A HEALTHY BARRIER SO IMPORTANT? A healthy skin barrier is the key to boosted, balanced and brighter skin. When the skin barrier is normal and healthy, skin feels plump, hydrated and supple. The skin barrier can be impacted by factors like weather and over-exfoliation – and lipids naturally break down as we age. This means all skin tones, types and ages can benefit from taking good care of their barrier, for happy skin every single day. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY…

Create homemade potpourri Making potpourri is easy, fun and cheap! Line the base of a roasting pan with greaseproof paper. Pick the leaves, petals and buds from gathered herbs and flowers. Scatter on the tray, along with thin slices of citrus fruit, and place in the oven at 110°C/90°C fan for a few hours (keep an eye on them, so they don’t burn!). Once cool, use a dropper to sprinkle over drops of your favourite essential oil. Blend, then place into a bowl, ready for use. GENTLY HEAT A SIMMER POT Make your whole home smell amazing with a steaming pot filled with fresh herbs and citrus fruit. Simply fill a saucepan with water, then chop up your favourite scented herbs and fruit – we chose rosemary and lemon –…

The beloved broadcaster’s reflections on life I realise Air New Zealand’s been taking heat about its staffing shortages and lost baggage. I was on the side of those complaining. Yet, recently, I witnessed the sort of classic service I reckon made our national airline unique. I was taking an Air New Zealand domestic flight home to Wellington from Auckland. It was an 8.30pm flight, the last back to the capital. The plane was a decent-sized Airbus, pretty much full. We were seated ready to taxi out to the runway when the captain made an announcement over the PA system. A couple of passengers were still 10 minutes away from boarding. But given there were no further flights to Wellington that night, he’d decided to wait for them. We were thanked…

Letters to the Editor ● Winning letter GRAN’S LITTLE LIFESAVER! What a marvellous story about the then nine-year-old who saved her gran’s life (NZWW, Jan 30). It’s a reminder to us all to have those life skills, and incredible this family has been involved in St John Cadets and have learnt these skills. It would have been traumatic to see this happening, and how incredible that she could react so calmly and quickly. What an amazing family as they put so much in to their community. Sounds like these children will have incredible life skills for the future. Thank you, Weekly team, for printing this interesting article. Pam Your prize This week’s winning letter writer receives a Silver Fern Farms gift pack, worth $275! Level up your summer barbecues with…

Shady lady She’s one of the faces of French fashion house Dior, so it was only fitting actress Anya Taylor-Joy, 26, was one of the best dressed in the front row of the luxe brand’s runway show during Paris Fashion Week. Two cute! While they’re busy promoting their new show, Danny DeVito, 78, and his daughter Lucy, 39, enjoyed some time out at a Lakers basketball game in Los Angeles. The pair star together in the animated series Little Demon, where they respectively play a teenage girl who is grappling with the fact her dad is Satan. MODEL DATE Andie MacDowell, 64, had the best date during Berlin Fashion Week – daughter Rainey Qualley, 32! Arriving at the Marc Cain runway show, Andie enthused, “I love travelling with my daughter…

Cover story Whether it’s on the rugby field or in the tussle of a reality TV competition, former All Black Josh Kronfeld knows what it takes to win. Once considered one of the best openside flankers in the world and the only person to win Celebrity Treasure Island twice, his body has paid the price. Past injuries, plus his wife Bronwyn facing her own health battle, meant that when he was offered the opportunity to compete for his third title on Treasure Island: Fans v Faves, he almost turned it down. “I’ve got the ankles of an 80-year-old and arthritis,” tells the 51-year-old. “I can’t walk or run very well these days. I’ve never had an issue with ageing, but it’s a bit frustrating how your body slows down when…

The wrap up... Having six children has been a Ray of Light for Madonna – but the veteran hitmaker says parenthood has also been “the most difficult, the hardest battle”. “Today, I’m still struggling to understand how to be a mother and do my job,” the Like a Virgin singer – mum to Lourdes, 26, Rocco, 22, David Banda, 17, Mercy, 17, and twins Estere and Stella, 10 – shared in a recent interview. “Because, whoever you are, having children and raising them is a work of art,” she explained. “And no one gives you a manual. You have to learn from mistakes. It’s a profession that requires a lot of time. And it’s exhausting because there is never rest. “What makes me happiest is seeing how each of them…

The Princess of Wales has made no secret of the fact that she’s a huge fan of exercise. But now Kate has revealed that one of the ways she stays fit is bouncing on a trampoline with her kids. During a reception for England’s world cup winning wheelchair rugby squad, the royal mum-of-three told one of the players that her keep-fit regime involves whatever exercise she’s able to fit into her day. “Whenever I can I squeeze in exercise, even jumping on the trampoline with the children before school,” she shared. Kate, 41, also said her whole family – husband Prince William and kids Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four – enjoy playing sports and love to win. “We’re always slightly competitive with each other. They…

It has been a year since her mother Auali’itia Su’a Levaopolo Martha Schwalger-Blakely died. Actress and writer Teuila Blakely reflects on the pain of the loss and the enduring power of love. Mama, Last year, about 2am on January 13, my phone rang. I always put my phone on silent at night, so I was surprised that this time I’d forgotten. Being my birthday, I wanted to get enough rest for my party that day. It was totally odd. Seeing it was my parents’ landline, I immediately felt uneasy. My mum had been ill for some time with heart issues and had noticeably gone downhill over the busy festive season. Dad was on the phone saying he’d tried to call an ambulance to take Mum into hospital but there were…

Ceviche clasico SERVES 6 PREP TIME 15 MINUTES ¼ cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon caster sugar2 tablespoons hot water1 medium red onion, sliced thinly1kg kingfish fillets (or firm white skinless, boneless fish fillets of your choice)½ cup (125ml) lime juice¹⁄³ cup (80ml) coconut milk1 jalapeño, chopped finely ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil1 Lebanese cucumber seeded, diced finely¼ cup finely chopped coriander, plus extra, to serve1 clove garlic, crushed1 medium avocado, choppedCorn chips, to serve 1 Stir vinegar, sugar and hot water together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir in onion. Set aside for 10 minutes to pickle and soften. 2 Cut fish into 1cm pieces. Combine fish with the remaining ingredients, except avocado and serving ingredients, in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and refrigerate…

1. GET CLEANING Give your home a good scrub to keep illness-causing germs at bay. For an easy, natural drain cleaner, pour ½ cup of baking soda followed by ½ cup vinegar into the drain and wait for a few minutes. Then, add 1 cup of water and leave for a further five minutes before using. 2. OUT WITH THE OLD … ... and in with the new! If you haven’t worn something in a year, it’s time to part ways. Donate these clothes to a charitable organisation and help someone who needs your clothes more than you do. 3. SORT YOUR BEAUTY DRAWERS As a general rule of thumb, most beauty products should be replaced every year, but mascara needs to be binned after three months. Some products will…

Musings from our favourite Kiwi funnywoman After years of summer barbecues and winter dinners at each other’s houses, I have finally come to understand that nobody actually owns these plastic food containers we all have. There is just a pool of them that exists in the universe and, from time to time, various ones will come to visit our kitchen and then move on. I took a proper look at the shelf-full of food storage boxes in my pantry recently and realised with shocking clarity that I didn’t actually buy any of them. Not only this, but the ones that I have bought aren’t here. We haven’t talked about this before, but we all know how this works. I take my homemade salsa round to yours and we don’t quite…

Mayhem and mirth with the man about the house My far-off family arrived from Australia like a series of friendly explosions: little kids surging round my feet, big kids hugging the happy breath out of me, mountains of luggage, madness in the air. Just as it should be. First came daughter number three, Rima, hubby John and their three little ones. We’d been nervous about Manawa, the four-year-old middle one. In photos, she looked scary, like she might suddenly bite. But, in reality, she wasn’t like that at all. It’s just the wild hair and the fathomless eyes that give the impression. She only had one major question for me and she waited several days before popping it. “Why are you so old, Koko?” she asked, running a little finger…