Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 13, 2023 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Star news Who caught our eye this week There were no slaps and nobody announced the wrong winner. But while this year’s Oscars ceremony was free of controversy, there was still plenty of emotion when the winners of the big awards stepped up to collect their prized golden statuettes. Comeback king Brendan Fraser, 54, was in tears after winning Best Actor award for his role in The Whale, while Ke Huy Quan, 51, gave an emotional speech when he was named Best Supporting Actor for Everything Everywhere All At Once, which scored most of the major awards. “Mum, I just won an Oscar!” beamed the former refugee. Similarly, Best Supporting Actress winner and former Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis, 64, referenced her late parents, movie stars Tony Curtis and Janet…

The wrap up... Yet another round of shots have been fired in the dispute over the bill for Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s lavish $5.5 million wedding. Late last year Nicola’s billionaire father Nelson Peltz, 80, lodged a lawsuit against wedding planners Nicole Braghin and Arianna Grijalba, demanding they return the $250,000 deposit he paid them for their part in arranging Brooklyn and Nicola’s April 9, 2022 nuptials. Last month, the wedding planners filed a countersuit, laying bare excruciating details of the chaotic lead-up to the couple’s big day. In the suit, they labelled Nelson a “bully billionaire” and named Nicola and her mother Claudia Peltz, 68, as third party defendants. Now, Nelson has made a motion that his daughter and wife be removed from further legal proceedings, stating that…

They’re not exactly the closest of siblings. And now the rift between the King and his brother Prince Andrew looks to have further widened over the estimated $1.27 billion inheritance left by the Queen. The money was left solely to Charles, as monarch, and Andrew, 63, is said to be “bewildered” and “in despair” over the fact that he hasn’t shared any of it with his siblings. As a result, the relationship between the brothers is “going from bad to worse”, says a friend of the Duke of York. “It’s a disaster.” The Queen’s fortune transfers directly from monarch to monarch because that means no inheritance tax needs to be paid. As a result, none of the Queen’s children, other than Charles, 74, have received any money, and that’s left…

Celeb news In an unassuming brownstone, just off New York’s Madison Avenue, couture devotees are going quietly wild for the fashion label The Row. Not that anyone except the über-wealthy – or perhaps those willing to mortgage themselves to the eyeballs – can afford the items on offer: a single T-shirt costs $580. The label has other stores – in Los Angeles and London – and what all three have in common is a sense of pure, understated luxury. The label, in fact, is so understated, there are no actual labels sewn into the garments. Instead, there’s just a delicate gold chain. Of all the people one might expect to find behind this subtly sophisticated fashion house, the names Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen aren’t high on the list. But as…

CHRISTINA APPLEGATE & BRAD PITT Back in 1989, Brad and Christina were young actors forging out their respective careers in Tinseltown. They became an item but at the MTV Video Music Awards that year, Christina suddenly ditched the future A-lister and raced off with Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach. The Married… with Children star, 51, has since admitted that dumping Brad, now 59, was the “dumbest” thing she’d done. JOAQUIN PHOENIX & LIV TYLER This unlikely pair got together when Liv was just 18. The romance didn’t last but Jersey Girl star Liv, 45, says she and her Oscar-winning ex, 48, are still great friends. “I guess it depends on what happens, right?” muses Liv. “I consider Joaquin and all of his sisters to be like family. We were so…

Weekly people By day, Sharon Parackal is a senior engineer running major construction projects while also studying for an MBA. But when there’s an emergency, the 32-year-old quickly puts her considerable skills to use with Animal Evac New Zealand (AENZ) – the only dedicated animal disaster management charity in the country. Flash flooding in Auckland and the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke’s Bay has seen the exceptional organisation leap into action in recent weeks as life-threatening weather events forced people to leave their animals behind. AENZ has a nationwide network of highly trained volunteers working to evacuate, support and advocate for animals in times of crisis. For Sharon, this meant being called up as a deployment team leader – a new role to her but one she thrived in.…

UPDATE YOUR ACCESSORIES Experimenting? Start with throws, cushions and duvet covers. When working with soft finishes, don’t be afraid to clash large-scale prints. Update bold florals with broad stripes, or pair a maximalist tropical palm design with a black-and-white animal print. TAKE IT TO THE FLOOR Layering rugs is one of the most simple (and practical) ways to mix pattern. You’ll need two different rugs. If they both have bold designs, ensure the colour palette or the shape of their motifs is cohesive. And if one rug is neutral, go ahead and make the other vibrant. WORK WITH YOUR WALLS Printed wallpaper adds personality to a room and doesn’t require much extra styling. When decorating with two designs, choose one with a large shape or motif print and match it…

The beloved broadcaster’s reflections on life I got into bed last night and the woman next to me had a tat on her arm. Aaaaagh! I’d never been in bed with a woman with a tat. Women with tats were trouble – best to stay clear of. They were women of questionable morals, a bit loose. You could wake up in the morning with everything in the house gone, including her. I’d always quickened step when walking past a tattoo parlour. One didn’t like to be seen near such a place in case respectable people thought you were getting one done. Besides, you never knew what sort of undesirable might burst out through the door and rob you. Ha ha! You can tell I was brought up in conservative Fendalton,…

Letters to the Editor OUR GOLDEN GIRL ● Winning letter Wow! As always, the super-duper Weekly tonic sure is what we need for our mental health and well-being to help us all cope in these very turbulent and unsettling times. Recession is a topic on many Kiwis’ minds and we wait with hopes it won’t be a severe jolt. Cyclone Gabrielle, with all its devastation, is more than total heartache. Many of us have family/friends in dire need and of course, in true Kiwi tradition, we do our bit where we can. However, for several days, I keep thinking about the lovely radio queen Kerre Woodham. This down-to-earth people’s person is one of the most caring and genuine people in this country. Kerre’s radio listeners would wholeheartedly endorse my opinion…

It may seem like an unlikely friendship, but this week’s cover stars, Ryan Bridge and Mike McRoberts, are the best of mates. After their photoshoot, our writer Fleur sat down and enjoyed some lunch with the pair, who regaled her with hilarious stories, as well as far more serious ones about helping each other in challenging times. Mike was, he says, in a low point in his life when Ryan made him laugh again and that put him in a position where he was able to meet his new wife Heidi. It’s an emotional story about the power of friendship. We also catch up with Suzy Cato, page 18, who has been entertaining Kiwis for more than 30 years. She stars in an upcoming film, Red, White and Brass, which…

She’s dated everyone from Warren Beatty to Tom Cruise, but these days Cher, 76, is singing I Got You Babe to 37-year-old music executive Alexander Edwards. The pair, who have been together since November last year, made their official red-carpet debut as a couple this month at the Versace Fall-Winter Fashion Show in West Hollywood. Sources explain that the couple don’t give a hoot about their 39-year age gap. “Cher knows full well that there’s a lot of scepticism about this romance, but she couldn’t care less,” says the insider. “She’s revelling in the attention, saying she and Alexander have something very special going on that has made her feel more alive and sexier than ever.” Ever since her 1974 split from musician husband Sonny Bono, Cher has been known…

Sarah, Duchess of York was one of the first members of Prince Harry’s family to meet his new girlfriend Meghan Markle and in fact taught the US actress how to curtsey. Her daughter Princess Eugenie is close to the couple, and when Harry and Meghan married in 2018, Fergie was on the guest list, despite not having been invited to previous royal occasions, including the wedding of Harry’s brother Prince William. But now Fergie has claimed that she “doesn’t really know” the Duchess of Sussex. In an interview with a British newspaper, she said, “I haven’t really met her.” It seems an odd thing to say when they have definitely been in each other’s company on numerous occasions, including the first time Meghan met the Queen. Harry detailed the occasion…

On screen, she’s been everything from a Bond Girl and a secret agent to a man-eating booze hound. Off screen, she’s been a free spirit, a single mum at a time when hardly such a thing existed and, above all, an optimist. And let’s be clear: nothing makes Dame Joanna Lumley more optimistic than ageing! The beloved British actress turns 77 on May 1 and, says the star, one of the best things about being a septuagenarian is not sweating the small stuff. “You realise that your husband won’t divorce you if you haven’t hemmed the curtains right and that it’s better to be kind than to be well dressed,” she laughs. “It’s lovely to be both, but if you have to pick one, choose kindness. You learn all sorts…

Weekly people Barbie Duffy was a fit 78-year-old who enjoyed 10-kilometre tramps with her friend every Monday on the many hill trails around the South Island town of Methven. She was looking forward to visiting her daughter Louise Duffy and her grandchild in the North Island in a few days, to see the property she had recently helped the family shift to, when, out of the blue, on October 6, 2021, she had a major stroke. It left her unable to speak, read or write. With limited comprehension and movement, she needed help and care around the clock. Louise was soon at her side and while she took in the news about Barbie’s condition, she knew what her mum wanted. “I knew she would want care withdrawn so she could…

Persian love cake SERVES 14 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 45 MINS You will need to start this recipe a day ahead. 6 eggs, separated½ teaspoon cream of tartar1 ½ cups (330g) caster sugar250g butter, melted, cooled2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind1 teaspoon ground cardamom3 ¹/³ cups (400g) almond meal1 ½ cups (200g) gluten-free self-raising flour¾ cup (270g) honey2 tablespoons lemon juice6 figs (360g), halved¼ cup (4g) dried rose petals¼ cup (35g) coarsely chopped pistachios YOGHURT ICING 2kg Greek-style yoghurt½ cup (80g) gluten-free icing sugar3 teaspoons rosewater 1 To make yoghurt icing, line a sieve with a clean tea towel or muslin cloth. Place yoghurt, sugar and rosewater in a large bowl, stirring until well combined. Spoon mixture into lined sieve. Place sieve over a large bowl, ensuring base…

Easter is a time to come together with loved ones and celebrate traditions. Gathering your friends and family around a table for a shared meal creates lasting memories and strengthens connections. Add that extra element to your occasion with a beautiful Easterthemed table setting. Keep the look and feel sophisticated with neutral dinner plates and serveware, then bring the magic and whimsy with bunny-adorned items, plus quirky styling hacks like our napkin folding. A cohesive colour scheme will help tie everything together, with pastel combinations being the go-to for the holiday weekend. And don’t forget the treats. You can’t beat a homemade hot cross bun, so why not give our recipe a go? Have a hoppy Easter! Make it magical! Every great table setting needs a centrepiece – go for…

Make-up is about having fun. You should feel comfortable playing with it and not like you have to follow any rules. But some expert tips and tricks never go amiss, and strategically placing blush, bronzer and highlighter on certain areas of your face can help showcase your best features. For a few tips on how to apply these three products on oval, square, oblong, round, and heart-shaped faces, read on and start getting creative! Heart face shape A heart-shaped face is easy to balance and people with this shape often have prominent cheekbones, which is a lovely feature that you definitely want to play up. Try: Highlight the bridge of the nose, high points of the cheeks, underneath the brow bone, Cupid’s bow and on the chin. Apply your bronzer…

Home Kiwis’ love affair with wallpaper is showing no signs of abating, with everything from botanicals and blooms to edgy geometrics injecting visual and textural excitement into interiors. Consider your aim Are you trying to add warmth to a space? If so, think cosy colours and busy patterns. Want to make it feel larger? Stripes will elongate. Perhaps you’re keen for a conversation starter – the Resene Utopia Wallpaper Collection delivers the unexpected, or you can create something truly unique with a self-designed Resene WallPrint. If you’re keen to disguise imperfect walls, textured options help distract the eye. Work with the space Consider the room as a whole, including the floor and furnishings, ensuring the tones and patterns are complementary. Take note of natural light – dark wallpaper can emphasise…

Musings from our favourite Kiwi funnywoman When my brother and I were sorting through our late-mother’s things a few years ago, we found boxes of written treasures – letters and cards she’d kept over the years because they meant something to her, and showed how much she was loved. Sometimes – oh, my heart – she’d left little notes on the back of things for us to find that explained their importance. Like the birthday card my brother had sent, not to her, but to our grandmother nearly 30 years before. Our mother’s post-it on the back said Grandma had kept this card on her bedside table all through the last weeks of her life. It was one of the last things she’d looked at. We treasured these, but so…

Reflections from a stand-up guy Currently I’m holding down about seven different jobs: I work for the airlines checking in, I do bookings for hotels and ticketing agencies, and I run my banking, which is handy because I always know how many groceries I can afford when I’m working at the checkout. None of this bothers me. I love tech. I embrace computers. I enjoy making my own bookings, taking my time, looking for the best deal and putting in the wrong dates. Apart from a few questions around why I should pay fees for work I seem to be doing myself, I love it. Until now. It was at one of our favourite restaurants. Just for perspective, a “favourite” in our family means we’ve been there more than twice.…

Not a lot of people know this about me, but I’m very good at… My five-year-old son will tell you it’s drawing cartoons. I’ve never been able to draw, so I don’t know how all of a sudden I can, but it’s enough to impress my boy, so I will take that. If I could pass any law, it would be… That bald people like me don't have to pay for parking! My favourite book ever is… Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. It’s an amazing true story of a man who survived a plane crash in shark-infested waters, and drifted in the ocean for 47 days only to be captured and tortured for two and a half years. The will to…

The wrap up... Ronan Keating is a grandfather! The Irish singer’s reality TV star son Jack, 23, recently announced his new father status on social media, sharing a snap of himself with his newborn daughter together with the words, “Welcome to the world, my little princess.” Former Boyzone heartthrob Ronan, 46, was quick to share his joy, calling his new granddaughter a “little cutie”. Jack has since revealed he’s no longer with his daughter’s mother Keely Iqbal, but they are co-parenting and intend to keep their baby’s name private for the time being. The Dublin influencer was a competitor on the reality TV show Love Island last year and earlier this month he insisted, “I’m still single and ready to mingle,” adding, “I’m on [dating app] Hinge, but I don’t…

Royal update The Prince and Princess of Wales expressed their shock over the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake during a visit to a London muslim centre to thank aid workers. A month after the disaster, which killed more than 55,000 people, William, 40, and Kate, 41, spoke to relief staff who have recently returned to the UK after helping out in Turkey, and heard harrowing stories about the devastation wreaked by the 7.8 magnitude quake. They also thanked volunteers who have been raising money to help survivors. These included two schoolgirls who made hundreds of origami cranes to sell, and in a lighter moment, Kate and William sat down with the girls to learn how to make the delicate paper birds.…

Everyone’s favourite TV mum, Suzy Cato, tears up when she reflects upon the joy-filled experience of being part of Red, White and Brass, a local film blowing into cinemas on March 23. “The film’s crew had already been together for months by the time I arrived on set, but immediately they made me feel like part of the family,” recalls Suzy. “The main difficulty for me was not crying because when I’d envisage all my cherubs coming onto the grounds at the end of the film... Ooh, I’m going to cry now – good grief, talk about method acting, but I get so emotional just thinking about it.” This endearing underdog tale is based on a remarkable true story about a community of Tongan rugby fans who form a brass…

For almost 30 years, Jae Frew has been the man behind many of the stunning portraits of New Zealand’s favourite faces featured in the pages of the Weekly. From politicians to TV stars and even a Dame or two, he has done it all. But as he reflects on his career, Jae admits working with superstar soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa will stay with him for a long time. “Dame Kiri is the closest thing we have to royalty in this country, in my opinion,” enthuses the 55-year-old. “She’s really good fun. I have the utmost respect for her and what she’s done in her career, and as a representative of Aotearoa. She’s such a giving person.” While many would be starstruck meeting the likes of Jacinda Ardern or Sir…

Special mini cookbook! Me-time meals Salmon & white bean fish cakes SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 25 MINS 400g can butter beans, rinsed, well drained1 tablespoon store-bought pesto, plus extra to serve2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 180g salmon cooked, flaked, skin removed 2/3 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil, to shallow fry Steamed green beans, mayonnaise, lemon wedges, to serve 1 Place beans, pesto and mustard in a medium bowl, crushing with a fork until mostly smooth. Add salmon and half the breadcrumbs. Season and mix well to combine. 2 Divide into 6 x ¼ cup-sized patties and press into remaining breadcrumbs. Freeze for 10 minutes, to firm up. 3 Heat oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat. In two batches,…

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What is investing, anyway? Very simply, investing is when you allocate something (usually money, but it could also be your time or efforts) with the goal of getting some sort of gain (income or profit) from it. Most of the time, buying a car isn’t investing because a vehicle is likely to decrease in value over the time you own it. But when you put your money into shares, you usually expect them to be worth more in the future than they are now (although they may go up and down), and you might get some income (dividends) from the shares while you hold them too. What is a “share”? Well, when you invest in a company, you take ownership of a piece of that company, known as a share.…

TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 You have performed extremely well in whatever you are tackling at the moment and yet there seems to be someone who thinks you need to prove yourself a little bit more. Make it very clear you know where the goal post is, you have reached it and you better be paid. GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 If you’re in charge, the boss or in any position of authority, you are going to have to deliver the news to someone they are not performing (this could be a family or partnership situation). You will be thoughtful and careful about how you deliver the message. The weekend brings some new people into your life. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 You’re in for a roller-coaster…

A great chat with the queen of talk back We can all, no matter our age, remember the name of our favourite teacher. The one who made us feel special. The one who opened a world of possibility to us. The one who taught us far more than the lessons they had prepared for their class. I will be forever grateful to those men and women who challenged me to do better and to be better. To not just settle but to dare to try for more. It’s more than 40 years since I was in a classroom, but the memories of those inspiring men and women are very real to me. My mum was a teacher and she was passionate about her job. She found ways to teach any…

Trading places A gym-bag swap changes the luck of two ladies To begin with, the main characters in this story are so ground down by their miserable lives that I began to think the usually reliable Jojo Moyes might have lost the plot. But when the middle-aged women decide to fight back, this book starts to rock. It’s a funny, twisty tale of female friendship, complete with edge-of-the-seat drama and is brilliantly entertaining. Sam’s unemployed husband is depressed, her own job is awful, she is time-poor and tired, but she does have a day pass to a fancy gym, so decides to use it before it expires. In a rush to get to a meeting, she grabs the wrong gym bag afterwards, not realising until it’s too late. Instead of…