Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 4, 2024 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Star news Who caught our eye this week NAOMI CAMPBELL JENNIFER LOPEZ Statement pieces and dramatic locks were the order of the day at Paris Fashion Week, with Naomi Campbell, 53, the only woman to walk the runway for the Balmain men’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, wearing a dramatic metallic headpiece and sculptured flower accessory. Euphoria actress Zendaya, 27, looked stunning with a new short fringe, donning a dramatic high-neck top and ruched satin skirt, while Walking Dead actor and former model Norman Reedus, 55, returned to the catwalk for Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto’s Fall/Winter show. Vogue maven Dame Anna Wintour, 74, brought close friend, Elvis director Baz Luhrmann, 61, to Giambattista, while Princess Eugenie, 33, added a royal touch to the front row of Dior.…

Just days after the news broke about the King and Kate, it was revealed that another royal has received a shattering health diagnosis. Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, which has been found just months after she went through breast cancer treatment. A spokesperson for Prince Andrew’s ex-wife says the skin cancer was picked up shortly before Christmas when Fergie, 64, was having surgery. “Her dermatologist asked that several moles were removed and analysed at the same time as the duchess was undergoing reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, and one of these has been identified as cancerous. She is undergoing further investigations to ensure this has been caught in the early stages. “Another diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer has been distressing, but the duchess remains in…

This was the year that broadcaster Mike Puru was meant to be changing his life. He and his partner of 10 years, Anton Chartier, were full of plans to sell up and move to south-west France, which is where Anton’s family comes from. But if you’ve listened to radio station The Breeze recently, you may have noticed that’s not quite how things have worked out. Instead of swotting up on his French and putting his Auckland home on the market, Mike is now the station’s new breakfast show host. “The timing just wasn’t right for France,” he explains. “We decided to go after I left my last job and my career was in a bit of a lull. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to take a break. But by…

Tips The chicken can be marinated overnight in the fridge. Sesame salt can be made a day ahead – store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Tips If you have a deep-fry thermometer, heat the oil until it registers 160°C. Wrappers are best fried up to 1 hour ahead – store in an airtight container at room temperature. You can prepare ingredients and refrigerate separately up to 4 hours ahead. Toss dressing through the mixture as close to serving as possible to prevent it from becoming soggy.…

POTTED GLORY YOU WILL NEED Two matching bowls Liquid Nails Potting mix Small succulents How to make: 1 Glue the bases of your bowls together with Liquid Nails. Leave to dry. 2 Add potting mix to the top bowl and pop in a small plant (see plant care instructions). Place on your sideboard, bookshelf or windowsill. Plant care ● Add some gravel to the base of the bowl to help drain moisture away from the roots. ● Fill bowl three-quarters of the way with succulent potting mix or a 50:50 blend of potting mix and fine gravel/pumice. Do not pack the soil down – it should be light and aerated. ● Position plant and sprinkle potting mix to cover the roots (a spoon is handy here). ● Place in a…

PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 There are decisions to be made and the answer is so easy – pick the pathway that’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. Be daring and don’t hesitate as this chance will probably not come your way again. The thing is, you know you will be successful. For lovers, it’s time to take things a step further. ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 This is the week when you say enough is enough and mean it. You think outside the box, whereas the people you’re dealing with are not even in the same box. Take the risk and do it your way – if necessary, by yourself. There’s a brilliant opportunity here and you can see it! TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 People…

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February 5, 2024 It has been a tumultuous time for the royal family who, in a series of shock announcements, shared that the King, Princess Catherine and Sarah, Duchess of York all have medical issues that have required treatment. In opening up to the public, Charles has shown that he will do things differently. Previously, such matters were kept secret and this open approach is, according to experts, more modern and democratic. It’s a timely reminder for us all to look after ourselves. Like many of us who balance family and work, I know the struggle to carve out time to do so. This year (with a significant 0 birthday), I’ve decided to make it a priority. I’ve purchased a wellness journal (below) that encourages recording steps and hours slept,…

Kieran Culkin started the year by bagging three major awards – but the Succession star has been harbouring a secret heartache. It’s been revealed that Kieran, 41, has been caring for his beloved mother Patricia Brentrup, who’s struggling with an undisclosed illness. Insiders say Patricia, 69, stayed with Kieran and his family in New York for several months at the end of last year and was so ill, she couldn’t be with her other famous son, Macaulay Culkin, 43, when his star was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in December. Says Kieran’s stepdad Mart Cox, “Kieran was looking after her and she was going to doctors in the city.” Patricia, who normally lives with Mart in Montana, was also unable to be present when Kieran received his Golden…

Kristy Lawson is used to taking care of things. Her garden is bursting with watermelons, sweetcorn and various summer berries, and she’s clearly in her element with the whole family at home. And currently, that includes her son, Red Bull Racing’s Formula 1 reserve driver Liam Lawson, who last month was named a finalist in the Halberg Awards for New Zealand’s Best Sporting Moment for his top-10 finish at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix. “I love having everyone home,” tells Kristy, 52, who also shares Jessica, 30, Holly, 23, Marcos, 19, and Leah, 18, with husband Jared, 50 – all of whom are at home when the Weekly visits in Pukekohe, South Auckland. “This isn’t even busy – it’s a holiday compared to how it used to be.” This is…

Tips If the peach stem area shows signs of green, it was picked too early. Store preserves in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks before opening and up to 3 months, turning occasionally. Refrigerate after opening. Notes Turn and rearrange tomatoes and the oven trays frequently while drying. It’s important for their preservation that they be dried thoroughly and evenly. Tomatoes can be eaten immediately, but improve after about 3 weeks in oil. Store in the fridge for up to 6 months. How to use Passata makes a simple pasta sauce or the base for more elaborate ones. Use it in any recipe that calls for chopped canned tomatoes, such as soups, Bolognese sauce and lasagne. Two cups of passata will serve four people; three cups will serve six.…

GOING TROPPO A classic shirt dress works for a variety of events and this midi-length linenblend frock brings a refreshing tropical twist. MAXI MAGIC This rich chocolate-based print looks best paired with earthy tones and is ideal for daytime excursions. BLOOMIN’ LOVELY Summer has seen the return of the mini and this feminine floral number is a sophisticated option. RUFFLED UP Going to a special event? If you’re looking for a real head-turner, then this ruffled, strapless, ankle-grazing dress ticks all the boxes. COMPILED BY LEIGH MATHESON.…

1 BACK OFF THE BARISTA Takeaway coffee costs around $5 a cup these days. Brew your daily cuppa at home to save around $35 a week. That adds up to around $1820 a year. 2 REPLACE YOUR BULBS WITH LEDS Power can be a huge cost to households, so why not switch out your regular lightbulbs for LEDs? This simple swap can save more than $100 per year. 3 PLAN YOUR MEALS Write a list of what you’ll need, rather than wandering the aisles, and only buy what’s on the list – you’ll be amazed at the savings when you’re not browsing. 4 DON’T SHOP HUNGRY Make sure you’ve eaten before you head to the supermarket so you won’t be tempted to buy snack foods you don’t need! 5 SELL,…

Linda and I are unreliable around our wedding anniversaries. Sometimes I forget, sometimes she forgets. Sometimes I buy a gift, sometimes Linda does. Sometimes we just buy cards, though they now seem as costly as gifts. However, our recent anniversary celebrating 45 years of marriage was too special to forget. We both bought gifts – but Linda’s absolutely triumphed. She presented me with an astonishing metre-high caricature of us both, made out of balloons. It was the work of Paul Bates, one of the competitors in the 2023 TVNZ series Blow Up. If you didn’tdn’t see it, balloon twisters competed to create the most remarkableable room-sized constructions. Linda knows the multitalented Paul. He annually performs as Zappo the Magician in the kindy she teaches at. Linda asked Paul if…

This is a good thing. It’s well known in our family circle I’m a voucher guy because I’ve said so out loud many times over. One birthday, many moons ago, one of said family members told me I was a hard guy to buy for. At the time, I didn’t think I was – I appreciated a surprise gift as much as the next person. But as I surveyed the several bottles of whisky I had just been given, it dawned on me that if I wanted more than fermented grain mash, in future I needed to give people options. Many sprang to mind: I enjoy tech, gadgets, guitars, model making, puzzles, hardware, cordless tools, golf and more. But before I had the chance to open my mouth and suggest…

Hello, kitty! Singer Ed Sheeran, 32, shared pics of Rocket Man Sir Elton John, 76, getting a cuddle with his cats Calippo and Dorito. “Throwback dumps today... Elton with my cats!” he joked. Push, Posh! Victoriai Beckham, 49, doesn’t just rely on a healthy diet of juices, fish and veges – she also exercises in her home gym five times a week, which she says she follows with a post-workout smoothie, nuts and fruit. Isla be having a coffee!! SMARTY PANTS! Chrissy Aussie Isla Fisher was all smiles as she went to The Drew Barrymore Show in New York to promote her comedy drama Wolf Like Me. The globetrotting actress, 47, is back in the Big Apple after holidaying in French Polynesia and Fiji. Home truths Tiegen, 38, and husband…

It started out as a fairytale romance, but it appears Natalie Portman’s 11-year marriage is over. The Star Wars actor was reportedly “rocked to the core” when a French magazine alleged last year her choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied, 46, had had an affair with a 25-yearold climate activist. A source says after the revelation Natalie, 42, “tried to make it work”, but “it became pretty apparent toward the end of last year that her heart had gone out of it”. Recently, the Oscarwinner gave an interview in which she did not mention Benjamin, but disclosed she now lives in Paris with the pair’s son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, six. She has been photographed several times without her wedding ring. Another insider says the star is keeping busy with…

Shannan Hill’s life is a story of redemption. Once a drug addict with dozens of convictions, there were many dark days of addiction, violence, crime and turmoil. But in the battle of her life, Shannan has fought her demons to find sobriety, academic success and win back her family. Now a full-time drug and alcohol counsellor, Shannan has almost completed a Bachelor of Social Health and Wellbeing degree. She has also received an award recognising her outstanding contribution to addiction recovery – all while caring for and running a household of three adults, and up to eight children and grandchildren. ‘I was on a one-woman crime spree, roaming around doing dumb stuff ’ Sharing her life story with the Weekly, Shannan is matter-of-fact, explaining she was once a confident and…

Tip Don’t have ice-cream moulds? This frozen treat is just as wickedly delicious made in a tray. Simply slather the luscious ganache coating over the ice cream and add a satisfying sprinkling of coconut. Tip The ice-cream base whips very quickly, so don’t walk away from the mixer. If you do happen to overmix it slightly, gently fold through some chilled cream. These are best left in the freezer overnight before removing from the moulds. Leftover ganache coating can be frozen, then reheated and poured over ice cream or a dessert for an extra chocolate hit whenever you desire.…

Eyeshadow Biggest blunder: Dragging your eyes down Keep your eyes looking fresh and bright by side-stepping simple mistakes! Use darker shades sparingly and strategically, such as in the crease or outer corner. Avoid using an excessive amount of product which can create a heavy and cakey appearance. Instead, start with a small amount of eyeshadow and blend well, adding more as required. Opt for hues that brighten your eyes – light, shimmery shades such as champagne, peach or soft-gold applied to the inner corner of your eyes can make you appear more awake. TIP: Consider the undertones of your Foundation Biggest blunder: Using too much If you can’t see any freckles or you get product under your nails when you lightly scratch your face, you’re wearing a heavy layer. Always…

Back home before you know it? With a few tweaks and some quick makeover tricks, you can keep those happy summer feelings alive by creating a resort atmosphere in your own home. This way, please! And so to bed One of the best things about staying in a charming bed and breakfast or hotel is those crisp, clean sheets with precision hospital corners. Linen bedding is undeniably lovely over summer and looks fabulous crumpled, but you can’t beat pure white cotton sheets for sheer luxury. Swap the fitted sheet for a flat one and you’ll achieve razor-sharp corners with a few deft tucks, then add linen spray for a little fragrance. Sweet sentiment Showcase souvenirs, artwork or photographs from your favourite holiday. Arrange them in a way that tells a…

We should know the names of people who have brought us brilliant things. I was pondering this recently as I devoured a family-sized bag of chocolatecoated almonds while my family wasn’t looking. What a perfect combination of flavours and textures that is – I really would like to know who to thank for putting chocolate and nuts together. After all, I’ve heard of Kim Kardashian and Elon Musk, and they’ve brought me much less joy than even a single scorched almond. Seems a shame their names are filed away in my head while the creator of the chocolate-nut combo remains unknown. It may be impossible to pinpoint the exact moment someone thought, “Chocolate is great, but could we make it even greater? Or is that nuts? Ooh, wait!” A bit…

A MINI MALFUNCTION Comments on mini-skirts are still frequently heard from both young and old. Recently, my grandson, age four, voiced his opinion. Looking through a magazine with his mother, he spotted a very ultra-mini. “Mummy,” he said, pointing to the picture, “You should get a blouse like that.” Dar I KNOW… Aunt, uncle and their six children were out for a drive in the country, but it was being rather spoilt for aunt by uncle being in one of his “I know what I’m doing” moods. She tried hard to break into his monologue as they left the lake for home. As he was checking to see all the doors were shut, she said, “John…” Came the reply, “I know what I’m doing,” which grew more irate until she…

Finally, finally, more than a month to the day that I was supposed to be up in the Hokianga, I’m here! And it’s bliss. I was supposed to be here just after Christmas with Mum and then two friends, but my arm was still recovering from the operation and I couldn’t drive. But now, thanks to the wonders of North Shore surgeons and nurses, I’m back in the Hoki and it’s everything I remembered and more. A final glorious week before it’s back to work and back to reality. I imagine this is what you were all experiencing over Christmas and New Year – long, hot summer days, swims at the beach, feeling slightly sun-crisped around the edges at night and going days without washing your hair, or corralling yourself…

University challenge Aprofessor spies on her students for fame and fortune One of the things I love about reading fiction is getting to experience worlds and lives that are entirely unlike my own. This novel took me to a US university campus and plunged me into the realities of life there. It’s a story that tackles themes like inequality, racism and power, but mainly it is about money and how it shapes people’s behaviour. Agatha Paul is a professor who has taken a job at the University of Arkansas, where she hopes to also write a new book. As part of her research, she visits one of the university dormitories to interview a group of students. She is fascinated by their attitudes to life and, in particular, money, and finds…

Party girls! Supermodel Kate Moss is known for her epic birthday parties. Her 30th bash at London’s Claridge’s hotel was themed The Beautiful and The Damned, and made Harper’s Bazaar list of top 10 most scandalous shindigs. Her 40th started at a restaurant in London and ended at her Cotswolds manor four days later. So, in comparison, her 50th was somewhat tame. Still, Kate – who’s gone from hedonist to a wellbeing guru – celebrated in style, enjoying a girls’ getaway on the Caribbean island of Mustique with some of her closest pals, and then an evening of dinner and dancing at several locations in Paris, including The Ritz hotel. She was joined by her 21-year-old daughter Lila, also a model, and boyfriend Nikolai von Bismarck, 37, along with friends,…