Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 17, 2024 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Ina bash that befits showbiz royalty, Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party was awash with A-listers and the entertainment included something money can’t buy – a Spice Girls reunion. “The best gift to be reunited!” shared Victoria in a shot of the Famous Five after they performed their hit Stop at the exclusive event at London private members-only club Oswalds. The moment was captured by Victoria’s husband David, 48, who quipped, “I mean, come on, x” as Victoria, Mel B, 48, Emma Bunton, 48, and Geri Halliwell, 51, belted out their hit. Guests included the couple’s four kids, Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12, alongside Victoria’s lookalike younger sister Louise Adams, Eva Longoria, 49, Jason Statham, 56, and his fiancée Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 37. Salma Hayek, 57, and her…

The Duchess of York led the tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 98th birthday on April 21. Unfortunately, Fergie got Her Majesty’s age wrong, saying she would have been 97, but the message was otherwise very touching and obviously heartfelt. “Thank you for all that you have taught us, for being a steadfast leader and dear friend,” Fergie, 64, wrote about her former mother-inlaw, who died on September 8, 2022. “You’re sorely missed.” Fergie had rocky relationships with some members of the royal family after her marriage to Prince Andrew ended in 1992, but grew very close to the Queen in her later years.…

Tips You could swap out the corn chips for homemade roasted kūmara slices. Store the nacho sauce in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Notes Any flour would work well. Store fritters in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If freezing, separate the fritters with sheets of baking paper. Tips Add choc chips before rolling for a sweet addition. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Notes Dates can be swapped out for 3 tablespoons chocolate chips. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For top parenting tips for…

Spiralling household bills, tough interest rates, a recession, the tragedy of the war… A new day brings a new round of bad news and anxietyinducing headlines. So perhaps it’s not surprising that more and more of us are operating in “threat brain” mode. Feeling besieged by situations that we believe are threatening our way of life, and over which we feel we have little control, our brain constantly operates on high alert. We are primed to be ready to respond to danger, and fight or flight becomes our default. “Our threat brain is important – it’s part of our survival mechanism, and kicks in when we face danger and need to be ready to react,” says Dr Jodie Lowinger, author of The Mind Strength Method. “But if we tip into…

You never stop being a parent, right? I know this is true because I watched my mother in her eighties continue to beam with pride and also tut-tut admonishments at the things I did in my middle age. Mum might spot me leaving the house (she basically lived next door) when I was off to emcee an event and say, “Oh, is that what you’re wearing?” as she looked me up and down. Followed by, “They’re very lucky to have you,” to make it all better. In some moments with your mother, you will always be 14. Thirty-one years ago, when my own daughter was born, someone told me the first year of your child’s life is all about attachment and then every year after that brings a little more…

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THE WEALTH MONEY CAN’T BUY by Robin Sharma (Penguin Random House, $40) Personal growth expert and elite mentor Robin Sharma is all about living your best life and, in this book, he shares his thinking and methods. His Eight Forms of Wealth system offers transformational tactics that have helped everyone from billionaires to sportspeople find more fulfilment. A book to shift perspective and help readers find more pleasure in everyday life. PLOT TWIST by Jana Firestone (Allen & Unwin, $36.99) When sudden unexpected events push life off course, often it can be difficult to find a way forward. Australian therapist and podcaster Jana Firestone has personal experience of this and has also spent years helping clients through tough times. Surviving and thriving through personal challenges is the focus of this…

It was her moment, but it was Jodie Foster’s wife of 10 years, Alexandra Hedison, who was wiping away tears at the 61-year-old actor’s Handprint and Footprint Ceremony in Los Angeles. During her speech, the True Detective: Night Country star made a rare comment about her private life, saying, “The person I have to thank the most, really, is my wife Alex, who I cannot believe was so generous to give up our 10-year anniversary day to come and do this with me. I love you so much and I’m so grateful for the life we have together.” Jodie revealed Alex, 54, was happy to work their anniversary plans around the event, saying, “I asked her and she was just like, ‘Oh, yeah, that’s okay. We’ll figure it out. We’ll…

Welcome to our Mother’s Day issue! Our cover star Heather du Plessis-Allan introduced Weekly readers to her adorable son Iggy in 2022 and now he’s back, along with her mum Elizabeth. He was a ball of energy during our photoshoot and their three-generational bond is beautiful. Heather acknowledges that motherhood is “harder than we let on” and how women need to talk about this more – something I agree with. Another family that shares their love across generations is acting royalty Dames Kate and Miranda Harcourt, and rising star Davida. What a talented family! You can read about why this Mother’s Day will be extra special from page 16. I also want to acknowledge those who find this occasion difficult, for whatever reason. Our hearts are with you. This magazine…

It was typical of the kind of engagement Prince William has carried out hundreds of times in his years as a working royal. During his visit to a food redistribution charity, he showed a keen interest in the work the organisation does, chatted with volunteers and joked about his culinary skills – or lack of them – as he sliced up celery. But there was one brief moment during this – his first engagement since his wife, the Princess of Wales, announced she’s undergoing treatment for cancer – when the emotion of the last few months looked like it might bubble over. William, 41, appeared to be very moved when a wellwisher told him to “take care” of Kate. He put his hand on her shoulder and replied, “I will.”…

After 48 hours of inconsolable tears from her newborn son Anderson, despite breastfeeding him around the clock, Wendy Poon instinctively knew something was wrong. Racing into hospital, the first-time mum was horrified to learn the situation was critical as he hadn’t been getting enough breast milk and was starving. “I felt so guilty,” recalls Wendy, 35. “I had given birth to this perfect little being, but I had low milk supply and didn’t know I wasn’t producing enough.” After dreaming during pregnancy of how magic and easy it was going to be to feed and cuddle her baby, the Auckland mum was distraught. “I used to think about those moments when you hold your child in your arms and how amazing it would be,” explains Wendy. “But I was extremely…

Tote-ally stylish Luggage legend July has launched a new trio of timeless totes made with travel in mind. With a buttery soft outer, the range is available in three different sizes and four colourways, with optional personalisation. The Soft Fold Crossbody ($145) comes complete with an adjustable crossbody strap, while the Soft Small Tote ($225) and Soft Large Totes ($275) come with a handy removable pass-through band for easy attachment to your suitcase. From july.com/nz Bikkie bliss If 3pm has you yearning for a sweet treat or two, you ought to try the artisan collection by multi-award-winning cookie connoisseur Molly Woppy. Handmade in New Zealand, the range includes Cranberry Dark Choccy Chunk, Peanut Butter Choc Chunk, and our pick of the bunch – the warm and comforting Zingy Ginger Delight!…

If the fussy eating phase catches you by surprise (or is a particularly long one), there are plenty of ways to make things easier, and get your little one enjoying more variety and nutrients. 1 Keep offering a wide variety of flavours, colours and textures. 2 Don’t overcrowd their plate. Keep servings small so you don’t overwhelm your child. You can always offer more if they finish their plate. 3 Always include a “safe food” – something you know they usually enjoy, especially if you’re offering a meal your little one is unfamiliar with. 4 Avoid using food as a reward or to bribe your little one. This can contribute to developing an emotional crutch for “treat foods” and disliking non-reward foods. 5 Make the environment fun – play music,…

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 You won’t be able to concentrate. There’ll be so many things to divert your attention from the project in hand – and don’t be surprised if it’s love! Just when you need to focus on something important at work, romance will come your way. Make a plan because you don’t want to miss a thing! CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Take a chance! People will question whether you’re doing the right thing and you’ll reassure them that yes, this is going to work. It’s time to look at the script of your life: Is it what you want it to be? Perhaps the biggest risk to take is being the authentic you. LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 Someone new in your social…

I’m trying to justify my weekly visits to a rather flash downtown restaurant with my seven-year-old grandson by turning the occasions into little lessons. For maths, I get him to consider how many different drink combinations can be concocted from apple, orange and pineapple juices. For reading, we consider the menu, though not for long. The sevenyear-old always has a serving of chips and isn’t much interested in the other options. I eat whatever the chef sends out for me. I trust his judgment (and he often doesn’t charge me). After all, the chef is my son. The pickled kingfish was superb; the Brussels sprouts with anchovies were powerfully impressive, though the grandson wasn’t at all keen on sampling that one. Generally, younger kids are conservatives when it comes to…

Broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan has learned from experience that her mother Elizabeth is often right. And over the past couple of years, since becoming a parent herself, Heather has also come to realise what an amazing role model she has been. “I think I may be turning into her actually,” laughs Heather. “And she’s turning into my grandmother, so I can see where I’m heading.” During her career as a broadcaster, Heather has become known for being strong and fearless. But motherhood is changing her and in ways she hadn’t expected. On air every weekday hosting Newstalk ZB’s Drive show, she’s still businesslike and assertive. In the privacy of her Auckland home, however, a different Heather emerges. One who isn’t afraid to admit that coping with a busy job and…

If it hadn’t been for a really bad day at work, Bonnie Garmus may never have written her hit novel Lessons in Chemistry. She’d been in a meeting where all her ideas were ignored, then a male colleague stole those ideas and took credit for them. It wasn’t the first time she had experienced sexism, but still she was furious. “As I was walking back to my desk, the frustration in me was overwhelming,” recalls Bonnie, now 67. “I started thinking about how many other women in the world must have been through similar meetings. When I sat down, I was still angry, so instead of getting on with my job, I wrote the first chapter of Lessons in Chemistry. Believe it or not, that first chapter is unchanged, minus…

Verity George – café owner, venue manager, actor, juggler, tutor, nude model. Is there no end to this charismatic Aucklander’s skills? One of the people behind the popular Garnet Station venue in the city’s western suburbs has finally succumbed to her desire to get back into acting. She has reunited with Tim Bray, a teenage friend, and is appearing in his production of Margaret Mahy’s cherished children’s tale The Great Piratical Rumbustification. “I have more than enough to juggle and, in fact, in the play I do juggle,” the 58-year-old says. ‘I might have to hang up my pizza hat!’ “I’m the oldest in the company,” tells Verity. “I noticed the billboards and thought it might be fun. I was just delighted that Tim would consider me, so it’s been…

Using the camera on your phone, scan here to buy this cake stand to give some wow factor to your Mother’s Day spread! Tip The cake is best decorated on the day of serving. For a final flourish, we adorned the cake with dried rose petals. Tip Treacle has a strong molasses flavour – substitute golden syrup if you prefer a milder taste. Tip If you can’t find orange blossom water in your supermarket, replace with very finelygrated orange zest. Using the camera on your phone, scan the QR code to discover the latest kitchen gadgets to make Mother’s Day baking a breeze!…

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I can’t think of when I last heard of the centuries-old game Tiddlywinks. It must have been when rugby star Tana Umaga reacted to being penalised for a tackle by telling the ref, “It’s not Tiddlywinks, mate.” I recently spotted a set in a delightful secondhand shop in Pātea. I had to buy it. This led me to read, for the first time, the fascinating rules of the game. Those of you who know Tiddlywinks will remember it involves lots of colourful plastic counters, small and large. But who knew the small ones were called “winks” and the large ones “squidgers”? You use your “squidger” to place downward pressure on the wink so that it shoots up in the air, hopefully up and into the egg-cup sized “pot”. But winks…

Letters to the Editor THE WRITE STUFF ● Winning letter I loved the story about Jenny Lynch and her writing career (NZWW, April 15). I must have been one of her biggest fans when she was the Sunshine Lady. It was a surprise to read her age is 85 – only three years older than myself. I was fortunate to have many of my poems printed in the Pixie Pages – a kid with a passion for writing and always wanting to be the first to read Mum’s Weekly. I progressed to the Teenage Pages, also having success at the New Zealand Herald’s Saturday Children’s Page. To receive a $10 postal note when I had something printed was a real thrill and a lot of money for a school kid…

Imet a group of women the other day who were friends of a friend. They were spending a weekend together and looking forward to all the things you do with old friends – long walks, longer lunches, laughs and probably, at this age, a few tears. Talk turned to one of their number who had been unable to make it. She was minding her grandkids that weekend. “Honestly, she’s a slave to those children!” said the hostess. “I know,” said another. “One of my golfing friends is the same. Always having to check with her daughter before she’ll commit to a game. It’s ridiculous!” Then their conversation moved onto daughters and daughters-in-law, and their respective virtues and failings. Most of my friends aren’t grandparents. Of those who aren’t, some are…

Wanna have fun? Music legends Cyndi Lauper, 70, and Huey Lewis, 73, reunited on stage for Huey’s new Broadway musical, The Heart of Rock & Roll. The pair have been friends for 40 years. Under cover Rihanna, 36, looked demure at the latest release ofh her lingerie i collection in London. The popstar and Fenty founder collaborated with Puma on the designs. Meg’s X factor Meg Ryan, 62, dazzled crowds in Barcelona at the photo call for her film What Happens Later at the BCN Film Festival. The rom-com queen directed and starred in the film, which also features The X Files star David Duchovny. Look of love Mike Tindall, 45, is still mad about wife Zara, 42. “I’ve never been in love before, but Zara is the love…