Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10, 2023 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Star news Who caught our eye this week They may be called the British Academy Film Awards, but it was movies from Ireland and Germany that were the big winners of the night in London last week. Anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front dominated the evening, taking home seven gongs, including Best Film, as the competition heats up in the lead-up to the Oscars next month. Though The Banshees of Inisherin leading men Colin Farrell, 46, and Brendan Gleeson, 67, missed out on any awards, it was the supporting cast that was celebrated as Barry Keoghan, 30, and Kerry Condon, 40, both won their first-ever BAFTA. Austin Butler was emotional as he took the stage to accept his Best Actor trophy for his performance as Elvis Presley. It’s…

The wrap up... Fans have been reeling from the news that beloved Hollywood icon Bruce Willis, 67, has dementia. But his family has been coming to terms with the reality of his condition for years. Insiders say Bruce’s wife Emma, 44, with whom he shares daughters Mabel, 10 and Evelyn, eight, his ex-wife Demi Moore, 60, and their three daughters Rumer, 34, Scout, 31, and Tallulah, 29, have been through a grieving process since Bruce’s faculties began to slip away. So much so, that in the past few years Bruce and former model Emma sold off all but one of their many properties in order to hunker down in California with family. Bruce and Emma are close to Demi and her girls, and the extended family has become even more…

Celeb update When it comes to acting gong nominations, the Oscars take the cake – and for Michelle Williams, that makes her baking tin rather full! The 42-year-old actress admits she couldn’t quite believe it when she found out recently she’d been nominated a fifth time for an Academy Award. “I’m still pinching myself,” laughs the star, who has been applauded for her role as Steven Spielberg’s mother Mitzi in his semi-autobiographical movie The Fabelmans. While the Blue Valentine star will have to wait until March 13 to find out if she gets to place the Oscar statuette on her mantlepiece, there’s no denying she’s come a long way since she first burst onto the scene in the teen drama Dawson’s Creek. Back in 1998, Michelle was an ambitious but…

Weekly people As an accountant, Lynda Moore has spent much of her life helping clients manage their financial affairs. What the Auckland mum-of-one didn’t appreciate for many years was that being smart with numbers doesn’t always lead to financial success. It took a painful divorce, a rock-bottom moment when she found herself $600,000 in debt and a series of deathbed heart-to-hearts. But now Lynda’s ready to share with the world what everybody needs to know about money and relationships. “When couples break up, 70-80 percent blame it on money,” explains Lynda, 59, whose book Conversations with Money: A Love Story is released on Amazon on March 2. “But if you know how to talk about money, if you can effectively communicate about money, you will thrive.” If anyone knows how…

Garden craft The possibilities really are endless when it comes to crafting living art. A creative way to display your houseplants is to mount them on a piece of wood and hang them on your walls. In the wild, many plants grow on trees or on other plants – these plants are known as epiphytes. Epiphytic plants are perfect for mounting onto wood to display at home, mimicking how they grow in the wild. Boom! Instant jungle vibes and great for small spaces where all your surface areas are already covered in plants. How to make a mounted houseplant WHAT YOU NEED ● Ponga slab, cork bark, an upcycled slab of wood or fresh wood slab – I like to dig around for old native timber that has a story…

Musings from our favourite Kiwi funnywoman There is a very good chance that you, like me, have had it up to here with “unprecedented events”. That you would like many days in a row where nothing notable happened, where you only experienced things that are familiar, ordinary and banal. Never have I been quite so keen to be bored. I’d like someone in a shop to say casually, “How’ve you been?” and I’d like to answer truthfully, “Oh, you know… Same old, same old.” And we’d grin at each other and float comfortably on. Instead, up at our mall, we’ve been asking each other if flood waters have been lapping at doors, and sharing tales of downed trees, drowned houses and power cuts, a little unburdening that is always tagged…

Mayhem and mirth with the man about the house When I was a child, I was regularly admonished for having my nose stuck in a book. Much better and much healthier, I’d be told by the grown-ups, to go outside and play with the other kids. And so, as a result, all these years later, I find it impossible to say much when I see kids with their little hooters pointed at their little screens. How can I say to them the words I didn’t like having said to me, after all? But the very sight of them and their screens does make me want to tell them to go outside and play with the other kids. Except, of course, the other kids aren’t outside playing. They’re all on their…

Before Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed devastation on parts of New Zealand, the Weekly caught up with Amanda Gillies. She was on cloud nine and utterly glowing during our interview and photoshoot for a very good reason: she had wed Tim Murphy, her partner of nearly six years, in a romantic ceremony just weeks earlier. Still radiant with love, she happily posed amongst the blooms at Parnell’s rose gardens and shared stories about their special day. It was a lucky break in the weather and as she tells from page six, Amanda waited 46 years to say “I do” and it’s definitely been worth it! Congratulations to them both. On page 16, we talk with Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, who first arrived on our shores as a nine-year-old and has certainly achieved…

When Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu rose out of the warm waters of the French Riviera in the second season of Emily in Paris – saline rivulets streaming off her skimpy black bikini – you could almost hear eyes popping from every corner of the globe. In that one scene alone, the 59-year-old French actress struck a blow for older women in show business. Who? Her? Past her prime? We don’t think so! Despite being a show about a young American woman (played by Lily Collins) trying to make her mark in the City of Lights, it’s Philippine who’s become the breakout star of Emily in Paris. Her character, formidable marketing company manager Sylvie Grateau, is as chic as she is powerful, as vulnerable as she is rude and as ambitious as she…

Movie special It’s a classic Hollywood love story, praised for the on-screen chemistry between its two leads, showbiz icons Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand. But the author of a new book says the making of The Way We Were was far from a fairy-tale. Artistic differences and clashing egos threatened to derail the 1973 romance before it even hit the big screen. Robert, now 86, once admitted he had to be convinced to even sign on to the project. “I thought it was a good script, but the character in the initial script was one-dimensional,” said the actor, who also had reservations about his famous co-star. ‘I’m not a big fan of sequels. It should be left alone’ “Her reputation is as a very controlling person. She will direct herself.…

No-stir prawn & barley risotto SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon smoked paprika1 medium onion, chopped finely2 cloves garlic, crushed, plus1 clove garlic, extra1 small (130g) fennel bulb, chopped finely, fronds reserved1 ½ cups (300g) pearl barley5cm strip orange rind1 litre (4 cups) chicken or vegetable stock1kg large uncooked prawns½ fresh long red chilli1 teaspoon sea salt flakes200g yellow cherry tomatoes½ cup (125g) mascarpone 1 Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook paprika, onion, garlic and fennel, stirring for 8 minutes or until soft. Add barley and orange rind. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until coated well. Add stock, bringing to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for…

FIND YOUR SHADE If you love green but have been told in the past it doesn’t suit you, ignore that advice! There are actually shades of every colour that flatter everyone. Whether it’s bold or soft, has more blue or more yellow, it’s possible to find the right shade of green for you. GO FOR BOLD Slowly but surely we have begun to embrace the art of bold and bright dressing, sometimes even venturing into colour blocking or clashing. Add some statement hues to your workwear or simply add a pop of colour to elevate monochrome ensembles. KNOW YOUR NEUTRALS Whether you suit darker neutrals or paler hues, this palette is a timeless option no matter what the season. Adding a classic geometric pattern with a neutral base will give…

Health & wellbeing Hearing Awareness Month shines a spotlight on hearing health and raises awareness of the experiences of New Zealanders who are deaf or hard of hearing. According to the National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, more than 880,000 New Zealanders experience some form of hearing loss. However, this figure is likely to grow – the World Health Organisation predicts the number of people with hearing loss is likely to rise considerably in the coming decades. Globally, more than 1.5 billion people currently experience hearing loss, but this could skyrocket to 2.5 billion by 2050. A significant role Hearing loss can occur at any age for a variety of reasons, including family genetics, illness, noise exposure, head injury or most often, the natural ageing process. Hearing plays…

ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 Yes, you should lead a good, healthy life, and be disciplined and put the effort into achieving your dreams. But not if it means you miss out on things that you enjoy. It is perfectly acceptable to take a day off from your regime, your diet or your work to enjoy the company of people you love. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 Under promise and over deliver is your message for the week. You know exactly what you can and cannot do – and make sure you err on the side of less rather than more. You will need some extra time as there are delays due to other people not delivering. If someone wants elaborate, they may have to settle for plain.…

A great chat with the queen of talk back I am mindful of the fact that the last time I wrote about Mum moving to Auckland, I jinxed it. The sale fell through, even as the Champagne was chilling in the fridge, and it set back Mum’s relocation to Auckland by another five months. But now, fingers crossed, touch wood, I will be collecting her on Friday and she will almost be ready to begin her new life. Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong when it came to selling her home. The first sale didn’t go ahead, there was a long period of tyre kickers, then finally a genuine buyer came through. The sale was set, the removal men had been booked, everything was packed away and Mum…

Flashback to the ’90s Writer Eva delivers a February to remember Pop music lovers who remember the ’90s are going to get a huge hit of nostalgia while reading this novel. Set in London, it brings the era and its sounds alive vividly. However, it is billed as a feel-good story, which I think is misleading. A double tragedy has struck its main character, 19-year-old February Kingdom, and so while the book might make you feel good eventually, a lot of feeling sad is likely to happen first. February is living in London with her aunt and uncle, because her parents were killed in the King’s Cross fire. Now her twin sister Diana, a fashion model, has died in a car crash. To February, it feels as though life is…

Growing up, broadcaster Amanda Gillies wasn’t the kind of girl who dreamed of a big, white wedding. In fact, when her partner of nearly six years Tim Murphy proposed a year ago, she even suggested they sneak off to a registry office to quietly tie the knot. But on January 18, as she prepared to walk down the aisle in her jaw-dropping sparkling gown to say “I do” to the man she loves, there really was nowhere she’d have rather been than saying her vows in an emotional ceremony in front of their closest family and friends. “I really surprised myself with how much I embraced the whole bride thing,” she says, catching up with the Weekly just two weeks after the unforgettable day. “I know it’s a cliché, but…

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck set tongues wagging with their tense exchange at the Grammy Awards in early February. But the lovebirds have since smoothed over any hurt feelings and got themselves inked! Shotgun Wedding actress J.Lo, 53, and Oscar winner Ben, 50, marked their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple by getting tattoos. The loved-up twosome – who tied the knot last year after first getting engaged and then calling it off 20 years ago – proudly showed off their complementary ink on social media. Love Don’t Cost a Thing singer J.Lo has an infinity symbol with the names “Jennifer” and “Ben” written in cursive and an arrow through the middle. While Argo star Ben has two crossed arrows accompanied by the letters “J” and “B”. It was…

Royal update Princess Anne isn’t the only royal New Zealand has recently played host to – Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria made a whirlwind trip here at the same time. The heir to the Swedish throne was part of a trade delegation that visited New Zealand for three days. Accompanied by her husband Prince Daniel, 49, Victoria, 45, stopped by businesses that use Swedish machinery, including a dairy farm and a factory that recycles packaging and plastic waste to make interior walls. The royals also visited Te Papa, Parliament and specifically asked to see a traditional Ma¯ori garden at Hamilton Gardens. A spokesman offered “heartfelt sympathies” on behalf of the whole delegation for the impact Cyclone Gabrielle has had on the country.…

As former Shortland Street actress Amber Curreen and her 17-year-old daughter Mia are getting their make-up done for our Weekly photoshoot, Amber reminisces about the last time the mother and daughter featured in a women’s magazine. Amber was 20 and was playing teen mum Shannon Te Ngaru on the popular Kiwi soap. She had just given birth to Mia and her real-life pregnancy was written into the show. Amber gets emotional remembering the moment when she got to act alongside her own baby girl. “I was the same age as Mia now when I was on the show and we did that magazine shoot,” says Amber, whose teenage daughter listens on intently and is unaware she’s already featured in a magazine. “I feel like we’ve come full circle.” Amber was…

Early childhood education teacher Rachael Ferguson was in the prime of her life, recently married and excited to start a family when prenatal testing led to a terrifying diagnosis – stage four bowel cancer. “Back then, I had no idea bowel cancer was a possibility. I was only 32 and it was just not on my radar at all,” says Rachael, now 34, who like so many believed she was too young for the aggressive disease. Extremely low iron stores, picked up in the prenatal blood tests, and the occasional spots of fresh blood in her stools were the first warning signs for Rachael, who was sent for a flexible sigmoidoscopy examination to be cautious. “I went on my own and opted to be awake for the procedure because I…

Honey panna cotta with apricots in thyme syrup PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR (+ COOLING & REFRIGERATION) SERVES 8 3 teaspoons powdered gelatine¼ cup (60ml) cold water2 1 /3 cups (580ml) buttermilk½ cup (125ml) cream½ cup (175g) honey APRICOTS IN THYME SYRUP 2 cups (500ml) water½ cup (175g) honey2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves12 small apricots (600g),halved, stones removed1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 Sprinkle gelatine over water in a small heatproof jug. Stand jug in a small saucepan of simmering water, stirring until gelatine dissolves. 2 Bring buttermilk and cream to the boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and whisk in honey and gelatine mixture, then strain into a large jug. Cool. 3 Divide buttermilk mixture among eight 2/3-cup (160ml) glasses. Refrigerate for 6 hours…

Beauty If there’s one thing better than popping on a nourishing face mask and watching TV, it’s combining actual sleep and beauty products, just like the following overnight-friendly products. They do all the hard work and you just go do the sleep part, waking up to glowing skin. Sleep deep The Base Collective Beauty Sleep Balm with Magnesium & Lavender, $26, is a wonderfully lightweight yet deeply nourishing formula that will leave your muscles relaxed and skin smooth, clear and glowing. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and eczema-prone, the luxurious moisturiser is also full of naturally hydrating ingredients and smells like a dream. Bath – and shower – time bliss A carefully planned bath or shower experience can set you up for the perfect day or night. Frank…

With a recession looming, we are all looking for ways to save money in our daily lives. Times are tough and that means making cuts on some of the nice-to-haves so we can focus on the need-to-haves. Naturally, new fashion purchases are low on the priority list – but that doesn’t mean your style has to suffer. Here are 12 simple ways you can refresh your existing wardrobe and breathe new life into your image – without breaking the bank. 1. Style your clothes differently Certain items of clothing are incredibly versatile and can be worn in more ways than one. By looking at your wardrobe and experimenting with styles, you will discover different ways to wear pieces you may have had for years. For example, most women have a…

The beloved broadcaster’s reflections on life I’m continually surprised at the number of parents I talk to who have adult kids living overseas. There are 670,000 families in New Zealand with kids. And there are a million New Zealand-born Kiwis living overseas. Many of them are away temporarily, mainly on OEs. But the figures suggest that, on average, every family in New Zealand that has kids ends up with at least one of them living overseas. None of us parents with adult kids permanently overseas are happy about the situation. But I guess there’s some comfort knowing we’re not on our own. For some, it’s an ongoing struggle coming to terms with a child’s decision to settle abroad. Not surprising. They are their heart and soul. But most parents I’ve…

Letters to the Editor GOODIE BAGS ● Winning letter I couldn’t not read an article titled “I swapped Motueka for the jungle” (NZWW, February 13) – and what a wonderful read it was. Recyling and helping people are two of my favourite pursuits. Jacky McLaren is an amazing Kiwi, setting up Borneo Bags to help the Penan tribe. They, like many other tribes around the world, are losing their way of life because of deforestation and global warming. For Jacky to find a way for them to earn an income and use recycled pallet strapping to make these beautiful bags is a win-win for everyone. Thanks to the Weekly for the great article and I will be checking out borneobags.com. Linda This week’s winning letter writer receives an Ísey Skyr…

THE SHARESIES GUIDE TO INVESTING by Brooke and Leighton Roberts and Sonya Williams (Allen & Unwin, $36.99) If you’ve ever had a few spare dollars you’ve wanted to invest in shares, but not known where to start, this New Zealand guide aims to answer your questions and give you the confidence to take your first steps. It comes from the founders of the online investing platform Sharesies and includes personal stories from people who have used their service, along with plenty of easy-to-digest info for Kiwis who want to take control of their finances. THE PERFECTIONIST’S GUIDE TO LOSING CONTROL by Katherine Morgan Schafler (Hachette, $37.99) We’re often told perfectionism is a bad thing, but what if it’s actually a superpower that can be harnessed to your advantage? In this…

Number-one fan As she basks in the glory of her first-ever Oscar nomination, Jamie Lee Curtis, 64, gathered with her dearest friends to celebrate the honour. Her BFF of 40 years Melanie Griffith, 65, organised the event in Los Angeles and enthused, “I celebrate you, and love you into the Universe and back!” Stars align Lily Collins, 33, proved that her love for her husband Charlie McDowell, 39, is out of this world as she paid tribute to him on social media. “There’s no one who makes me smile or laugh like you do. I adore your heart more than words and am the luckiest lady to be yours.” Daughter date After stepping back from Grey’s Anatomy, Ellen Pompeo, 53, is making the most of her new-found freedom. The mum-of-three…