Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 52, 2023 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

If there’s one lesson the Princess of Wales has learned from the late Queen, it’s that when it comes to her outfits, bright is right! Kate’s fashion choices over the past year have shown that more than ever, she’s taking a leaf out of Elizabeth II’s book and opting for clothes in bold block colours. Her grandmother-in-law always chose eye-catching shades so she’d be easy to spot in a crowd and now the princess is following suit. “Like the late Queen, she needs to be noticed, so no beige or black, apart from funerals,” says fashion expert Susie Nelson. Kate, 41, always dresses appropriately for each occasion, donning smart suits and dresses with belts and collars at times when she needs to be taken seriously. “Yet she manages to show…

Thirty years ago, the chance of finding Annabel Langbein trudging around her garden in jeans, an old shirt and boots would be unlikely. In the 1990s, Annabel was the height of sophistication in the cooking world. Looking glamorous and gorgeous, she had regular shows on television and radio, along with columns in newspapers and magazines. Today, she still has those columns and she’s just as gorgeous, but she also has a down-to-earth presence that proves she’s in touch with nature, as well as being someone who can whip up a five-course meal and still look great at the end of it. With more than 10,000 recipes behind her, Annabel is immersing herself in the earth with her love of gardening and now ceramics, working clay into art. “I have a…

Annabelle White Popular foodie Annabelle says a good holiday for her is lazy afternoons, a good book – and Paul Henry! “A perfect summer break is lazy, languid afternoons with a book and a pillow after some exercise, and bright, sunny mornings with our coffee pot and bird song – simple, but fabulous. It’s also about it being quiet – a chance to catch up with family and friends with the luxury of not looking at your watch. A family tradition growing up was to stay at Ōhope Beach – we lived near there when I was a child but later went back for summer holidays. I think Ōhope Beach is one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets. I go away when it’s less busy. My break is often late January…

Lisa Bonet & Zoë Kravitz “We used to joke that my version of rebellion would be to become a lawyer or something,” Big Little Lies star Zoë says of her choice to follow in her mother’s acting footsteps. Zoë’s parents are The Cosby Show star Lisa, 56, and rocker Lenny Kravitz, 59. “It’s completely normal for people to be in the family business,” Zoë says. “It’s literally where last names came from. You were a blacksmith if your family was, like, the Black family!” Zoë, 35, is close to her reclusive mum, calling her “my pal” on social media, and The Batman star once shared she felt threatened by Lisa’s beauty. “I had a really hard time when I was 16, 17, 18, just loving myself. My mother’s a beautiful…

Cucumber, mint & lime granita Stir ¾ cup caster sugar and 1½ cups water in a medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Cool. Process 3 chopped Lebanese cucumbers (390g), ½ cup water and 1 cup mint leaves until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a jug. Add syrup and ¼ cup lime juice, mixing well. Pour into pan. Freeze as instructed for lemon sherbet granita. Pineapple & strawberry granita Stir ¾ cup caster sugar and 1½ cups water in a medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Cool. Process 250g trimmed strawberries and 1 cup pineapple juice until smooth. Add strawberry mixture to a jug with syrup and ¼ cup lemon juice, mixing well. Pour into pan and freeze as instructed for lemon sherbet granita. Nectarine…

These five beauty pledges will have you looking your fabulous best for 2024. We make all sorts of new year resolutions from improving our exercise regime to reaching our career goals, but we often forget that simple changes can have the biggest impact on how we look and feel. Why not try these easy commitments in your daily routine? I WILL… WEAR SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY And don’t just stop there – top up your SPF during the day, too. HOW TO: Apply sunscreen before your make-up first thing in the morning, waiting a few minutes for it to absorb into your skin before moving on to the next steps in your beauty routine. Opt for nongreasy formulas that deliver broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays to help prevent solar…

It’s holiday time, so let’s talk about the sun. It has taken 70 years for me to realise sunset takes place in a different spot every night. I always thought it rose exactly in the east and sank exactly in the west all year. It wasn’t till we moved to the Kāpiti seaside that I noticed in summer the sun setting way down by the South Island and in winter, more or less in line with Mt Taranaki, the entire span of our viewing area. Actually from here, as autumn turns to winter, the sun begins to set behind Kāpiti Island and continues setting behind the island’s hills till it joyously reemerges in the spring. I’ve tried to convince the neighbours we should throw a street party the evening that…

I’m a humble person, no delusions of grandeur, but over the weekend, I became a hero. It all came about when our laundry fogged up. Megan had doors open and fans blowing, trying to fight the incessant moisture being expelled from our dryer. Please don’t judge us for using a dryer. I’m aware of the ecological impact. I’m also aware it’s possible to dry clothes outside on something called a clothesline. There is only one reason we do not do that and that reason is “Auckland”. I asked Megan what the problem was and she stared at me with a look which suggested I might not have ever paid attention to anything. “It’s always like this,” she said. “The cupboard gets hot, the walls get sweaty, everything fogs up. It’s…

Break-up blues A funnyman gets serious about his heartbreak There were times while reading this book when I wanted to give the main character Andy a good talking to. Page after page of his indulgent self-pity got a bit exhausting. But there were other times when I was floored by the wit and wisdom parcelled up in this relatively simple story or struck by its emotional depth. Good Material is a forensic examination of the end of a relationship, told mostly from a male perspective. Andy is a stand-up comedian whose career is floundering. Now his heart has been smashed to smithereens by his girlfriend Jen, who has broken up with him. The novel begins with Andy’s long list of all the reasons why it’s good that they are no…

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For almost 50 years, Footrot Flats has been a part of Kiwi life. The cartoon strip about a dog called Dog is still much-loved by readers, although sadly its creator Murray Ball died in 2017 after a long decline due to Alzheimer’s disease. Now one of his three children, son Mason, 57, has gathered up memories of this talented man along with some of his cartoons in a biography, Murray Ball: A Cartoonist’s Life. “I started it on the day he died really,” recalls Mason, an English language teacher who lives with his wife and three children in Wellington. “As the ideas and memories were accumulating, I’d write them down. It was part of the grieving and healing process, just to remember what he’d been like before his illness. At…

Tips Use corn chips instead of tortilla strips, if preferred. Pizza cheese is a combination of grated cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan, available in the refrigerator section of major supermarkets. If unavailable, use the same amount of grated colby, mozzarella or cheddar. Note You can leave out prawns for a completely seafoodfree version, if you prefer. Tips In place of cheddar and Parmesan, use any combination of cheeses. Replace some of the cheddar with blue cheese, feta, brie, Swiss or Gruyère. Substitute cream cheese, mascarpone, sour cream or Greek yoghurt for cream, and wholegrain mustard for Dijon mustard. Do ahead Lamb mixture can be made a day ahead. Reheat in a frying pan before serving. Notes Replace the green beans and corn with other vegetables you might have on hand, such…

Open wide! This new toothpaste brand is bound to give you something to smile about! Made in New Zealand with high-quality, scientifically backed ingredients, Mouthy Toothpaste helps prevent cavities, strengthen enamel and support healthy gums. Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, the Mouthy Spearmint & Eucalyptus fluoride toothpaste is even bundled into sleek, eco-friendly packaging made from recycled plastic and cardboard. Available from New World across the North Island, rrp $7.49. Need a boost? Healtheries has given its Boost Effervescent range a full-blown makeover with a new look, formula and taste to ring in the new year. Starring five variants and two flavours, the tablets are an easy and convenient way to pop a pep in your step and support your daily vitamin intake. Fizzing to join the line-up is a new addition…

It’s that time of year when we take stock of what’s been and turn our attention to what’s to come. We have all done it – set lofty new year’s resolutions with the best of intentions, only to find we have left them behind by the time February rolls around. So why not swap your resolutions for journaling this year? Reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the upcoming one can be a powerful and inspiring process. Set smart goals When setting goals for yourself, ensure they are SMART. This means they are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-based. This framework helps clarify your ideas, focus your efforts and use your time productively. Your 2024 workbook Put pen to paper and follow these prompts for an intentional and…

It’s a true thing that, any time you try to be cool, you definitely are not. I think we’ve all seen some version of a middle-aged person trying to be “down with the kids” and we die a little inside for them. “Cool” is a thing that happens without effort. Or possibly by accident. Let me explain. Recently we had a young person staying with us for a couple of days. They are all the things that “cool” currently is – creative and brainy with a dash of geek, and challenging of conventions. As they looked around our house, their eyes lit up at the place we keep our music. “Ooh, CDs,” they said approvingly. “Very cool.” I got the feeling they thought I had collected them – recently and…

I don’t read my horoscope for the upcoming year, I find it more fun to look back on the predictions made for the outgoing year. Very seldom have I read one that was remotely accurate. Not one astrologist or seer I read in 2020 predicted the Covid pandemic and the resulting global shutdown, and you would have thought if you had any kind of special spooky gift for fortune telling, that would have been one you shouldn’t have missed! Still, it makes for a bit of light entertainment if you’re lying around on holiday reading the predictions for Capricorns and Dragons in the year 2023 to see if any of them got it right. It’s fair to say the predictions I read in an overseas publication last January, didn’t. I…

Welcome to our last issue of 2023 and what a year it has been! There was a lot to celebrate within the pages of the Weekly – Amanda Gillies shared her beautiful wedding, the Casketeers’ Kaiora and Francis Tipene were thrilled with the arrival of their little girl Ngāwaiata, Nadia Lim also welcomed her farm baby Arlo, and Ryan Bridge shared his romantic proposal. There were also some difficult stories shared. David Lomas, so used to being there for others, opened up about his family struggle, the Topp Twins talked about their cancer journey and Oriini Kaipara revealed the power of vulnerability. But equally important were the stories we’ve shared of everyday – yet extraordinary – Kiwis, who are living amazing lives in their seventies, eighties and beyond. And there…

Television producer and businesswoman Janine Morrell-Gunn has created TV shows from the studios at Whitebait Media – the production company she owns with husband Jason Gunn – in Christchurch for almost 25 years. She’s produced kids shows including What Now, The Feed, One Way Out and Brain Busters, a quiz in which Kiwi kids compete in a series of increasingly difficult challenges in maths, memory, spelling, te reo Māori and more. Now in its fourth season, Janine has spearheaded Brain Busters’ biggest challenge yet – creating 10 episodes produced and spoken in te reo Māori. Janine, 61, sat down with the Weekly to talk about what it’s like working with her husband, creating a kids’ programme in another language and how becoming a grandmother has changed her perspective. What was…

At the bottom of his West Auckland garden, Johnny Green stands outside a large shed and quips to the Weekly team that what’s inside will either make us go “Wow!” or think he’s “completely stupid”. The charming 93-yearold needn’t have worried. Everyone is gobsmacked as the shed reveals a magnificent mini museum of around 8000 egg cups. It’s, well, quite the eggs-perience! In fact, Johnny has a collection of more than 11,000. “And I just bought another one last weekend!” he remarks. It all began in 1939, on the cusp of World War II, when his mother Emily bought him an egg cup for Easter, featuring three yellow ceramic chicks with a single chocolate egg. At the time, British-born Johnny was nine and living in Edgware, north of London, with…

Tips A stroopwafel is a thin, round waffle cookie made from two layers of sweet baked dough, held together by caramel filling. Available from most supermarkets. Use digestive biscuits instead, if you prefer. Heat Nutella gently in a small saucepan over low heat, if necessary. Note You can also make the pain Suisse by inserting chocolate chips or a square of chocolate in the bun with the custard. Tip In place of a sieve, stir flour and baking powder in a bowl with a whisk or fork to combine.…

Choose a positive perspective The first thing you need to do if you want to detox your mindset and eliminate negativity from your life is to choose a positive perspective. When you have a positive perspective, you can see the best in each situation you experience, each person you encounter and even in yourself. Choosing a positive perspective doesn’t mean you should turn a blind eye to the negative consequences of a situation or that you should be naïvely optimistic. Instead, I like to think of it like one of those tourist viewfinders you see at landmarks and lookouts. You can rotate them a full 360-degrees and then when you see something that interests you, you can zoom right in. Choosing your perspective is about choosing which part of your…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Take a deep breath! Nothing is happening – and that’s exactly how it’s meant to be. Things are a little quiet this week, but this is not the end of the world. It just means life is less full-on, and you need to get used to the fact that you cannot be proactive and busy every single day. Use the time to catch up on personal things or to simply relax. If this is about a lull in your love life, then get out and about to give romance a helping hand. You’ll never find passion sitting around at home! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! If it’s a party he’s after, Timothée Chalamet has the golden ticket for December 27 – and no doubt the Wonka star…

A cosy night out SUMMER MOVIES AL FRESCO 9PM-11PM, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, NELSON A great collection of movies will be screened at various parks around Nelson and Tasman region. With films for all ages, including 101 Dalmatians, The Italian Job, Frozen Reo Māori and Whina, there’s sure to be one you want to see. Bring your chairs, blankets and a picnic, then settle in for an evening of fun – there are even giant board games to play while you wait for it to get dark! For locations and films, visit nelsonsummer.nz Is this my best side? ZEALANDIA PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 13, 27, ZEALANDIA, WELLINGTON This is the perfect outing for all you budding photographers and nature lovers! Take a guided stroll through the…