Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 19, 2024 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

The dress code was The Garden of Time – and some stars took the theme more literally than others at this year’s Met Gala in New York! Supermodel Gigi Hadid, 29, needed five attendants to keep her floral Thom Browne gown in order, while Ghost star Demi Moore, 61, fluttered down the red carpet in a Harris Reed butterfly dress featuring sculpted wings. Sporting a brown leather suit, Kiwi filmmaker Taika Waititi, 48, proudly posed with his wife Ria Ora, 33, whose Marni creation featured beads from the second century BC. Ariana Grande, 30, looked ethereal in a Loewe motherof-pearl gown and her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, 37, cut a unique figure in an ensemble adorned with pink petals, ladybugs and even cockroaches! Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman, 56, wearing a…

Her passport already contains stamps from parts of the world that are on most people’s no-go travel list. Now Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, can add war-torn Ukraine to the places she’s been in her quest to help women impacted by conflict. The King’s sister-in-law made a surprise visit to the European nation on behalf of the UK Foreign Office, making her the first British royal to visit Ukraine since the Russian invasion. A fervent supporter of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiativeiative – also backed by Queen Camilla – Sophie, 59, met with President Volodymyrodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska to pass on a private message from the King, as well as discuss support for survivors of sexual violence in conflict. She also talked to survivors of rape…

Chicken, courgette & freekeh soup PREP +COOK TIME 45 MINUTES SERVES 4 ½ cup (100g) cracked green-wheat freekeh (see note) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium leek, white part only, halved, sliced thinly 4 garlic cloves, sliced thinly 1.25 litres (5 cups) water (see note) 4 chicken thigh fillets (680g) 150g green beans, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths 1 large courgette, halved lengthways, sliced thinly ½ cup (60g) frozen peas 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 Place freekeh in a medium saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, for 15 minutes or until almost tender. Drain. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook…

This cosy, merino roll-neck knit in a beautiful Champagne colourway is a classic piece that will be worth its weight in gold! For work, wear with charcoal check tailoring and creamy biscuit accessories, or for monochromatic flair, team with a tiger-stripe satin maxi skirt, a taupe trench coat and toffee-hued accessories. Off-duty, pair with wide-leg denim, a military-style pea coat and street-chic kicks. For a head-turning look, style with a miniskirt and vibrant fuchsia pops. COMPILED BY LEIGH MATHESON.…

Neutral colour schemes and homes that are strictly “all-white everything” have dominated the interior design sphere for some time – but that’s changing. Vibrant colours and beautiful patterns are making their way back to create more joyous homes. “Dopamine décor” is an uplifting interior design trend that encourages you to embrace what makes you happy. Unlike specific design styles, dopamine décor doesn’t have rigid rules – it’s all about self-expression, colour and creativity. The key to mastering this trend is to embrace playfulness. Nothing needs to be taken too seriously. Walls can be repainted, cushion covers can be switched out and floral tablecloths can be folded up and stored away. Don’t let the fear of “getting sick of it” hold you back from making your home a space that reflects…

After much fun, we’ve just said goodbye to our eldest son who’s returned to London after holidaying in New Zealand for seven weeks. I’ve written before about the turmoil these goodbyes bring to Linda and me. We don’t even go inside the airport any more when he leaves. It’s too torturous trying to be cheerful, wandering aimlessly around the lounges waiting for the boarding call. Now we exchange hugs outside in the dropoff area and whizz off in silence. It doesn’t lessen the pain, but keeps it brief. We have two sons in London, Alex and Jake, both single. We see them every couple of years. We love them to bits. We understand and respect that the big smoke is where they want to live their lives, for now. But…

Letters to the Editor MOTHERHOOD LESSONS ● Winning letter Such a wonderful Mother’s Day issue (NZWW, May 6)! All these great role models, including Dame Kate Harcourt and her very famous family. But the one that stood out for me was cover star Heather du Plessis-Allan, mainly because I enjoy the topics that my son in Auckland reports back to me on from her Newstalk ZB radio show. I have to admit not listening to the show myself, but I love her backbone and her wonderful opinions. To top it all off, to be introduced to her lovely little boy Iggy and to read that he’s a normal little boy – a “bolter”, in fact! – but most of all, very loving and close to his grandmother. Heather, he surely…

My mother used to like describing my wife as a “saint”, which was perhaps a reference to her carefree ability to co-exist with me. Or perhaps for all sorts of other reasons. My beloved wife certainly has some saintly qualities, as mentioned, but I’m just not sure that qualifies her for a sainthood. Though I am currently reassessing that view in the wake of a cake that, honestly, only a saint could have baked. And it was made in our new oven, in our new kitchen, finally up and fully operating after eight long weeks of renovations that had us cooking in the outdoors, while the indoors was made marvellous and our bank account was silently and steadily siphoned. But I’d pay almost anything for a quality sponge cake and…

Almost too famous! She’s made her name as an actor, but Kate Hudson, 45, is now a bona fide rock chick! The mum-of-three debuted her new single Gonna Find Out on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Looking sharp Anya Taylor-Joy, 28, got a little spikey in her Paco Rabanne ensemble at the Australian premiere of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga in Sydney. The actor plays a younger version of Charlize Theron’s character in the latest instalment of the franchise. Flying colours Bye-bye, birdie! Wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin, 25, and her husband Chandler Powell, 27, set free a flock of rainbow lorikeets after giving them life-saving care at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in Queensland. “These flying rainbows are utterly spectacular,” says Bindi. GIMME MORE! Blake Lively, 36, twinkled at…

Janea Fonda joined fellow acting legend Jodie Foster and her wife Alexandra Hedison, 54, at the 19th Annual Hammer Museum Gala in the Garden in Los Angeles. The Grace & Frankie star, 86, and Jodie, 61, were among a host of celebrities attending the annual event which helps to “celebrate artists and icons who have made profound contributions to society throughh their work”. Jane, well known for her political activism, recently announced she’s taking an 18-month break from acting due to the 2024 presidential election, sharing that she plans to focus specifically on trying to get people into office who support taking action against climate change. She has no plans to run herself, though, joking, “One thing about getting old is that you start to get a little smart…

Music unites people across languages and cultures, and in celebration of New Zealand Music Month, we chat with television and radio star, and father-of-four Jesse Mulligan. While he confesses to nurturing a family of avid readers rather than musicians, his children are now exploring their musical preferences and finding songs that strike a chord with them. Jesse shares insights on food, fun and tunes starting from page six. Elsewhere, we meet the talented Kiwi opera singer Tayla Alexander on page 22. For the 23-year-old, the show must always go on, even through crippling pain that led to emergency surgery or mourning the loss of her cherished grandfather. For Tayla, music is vital: “It’s my anchor during life’s challenges.” As the days grow chillier, we hope you relish our hearty soup…

When Warriors player Marata Niukore feels the strain from a tough training session, there’s one person in particular he looks to for inspiration to power on – his partner Nikki Johns. The former national swimmer and water polo player has been battling inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) since she was 17, and Marata says whatever pain he’s experiencing is put into perspective by what she endures daily. “I go out and do my job, which is tough on the body, but my pain compared to hers is on a totally different level,” he says. “I get to recover and get my body right to go, but she doesn’t have that.” Nikki was swimming competitively when she started to become ill. Repeated bouts of tonsillitis didn’t stop her training, neither did stomach…

As tiny newborn Gigi Lockwood was wheeled in for open-heart surgery at just seven days old, mum Charlotte remembers her overwhelming feeling was excitement. It might seem like an unexpected emotion in the face of a seven-hour surgery, but for the Bay of Plenty mum it was a huge relief her baby girl was alive and well enough to undergo the operation after a potentially fatal heart defect was discovered during pregnancy. “It was scary, but I was just so excited,” recalls Charlotte, 39. “It was a time of celebration because I knew it was such a good opportunity to have this life-saving surgery, and that we were in such good hands with Starship Children’s Hospital and one of the top paediatric surgeons in the world.” ‘When she was born,…

Everything packed salad SERVES 2-3 TIME 25 MINUTES 2 heads baby cos or other tender lettuce, trimmed, chopped 1 medium cucumber, diced 180g cooked quinoa or chickpeas 50g rocket 1 medium carrot, peeled, grated 1 small head fennel, trimmed, thinly sliced 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered ½ large red pepper, chopped ½ avocado, diced 5 medjool dates, stoned, chopped 3 medium radishes, ends trimmed, thinly sliced 5g chopped fresh mint leaves 5g fresh parsley leaves 20g Parmesan or other cheese 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeño Herby vinaigrette (recipe below) Pumpkin seeds, dry toasted, lightly salted, for serving 1 In a large bowl, gently toss lettuce, cucumber, quinoa or chickpeas, rocket, carrot, fennel, tomatoes, red pepper, avocado, dates, radishes, mint, parsley, parmesan and jalapeño. 2 Drizzle as much or as little…

Splashed out on a brand-new beauty product that promises the world, only to find it doesn’t deliver? New doesn’t always mean better. These tried-and-true intergenerational beauty buys are the very definition of staying power, remaining popular for decades – and even centuries – for good reason. Learn more about these heritage heroes … The perfect polish LAUNCHED: 1932 When New York-based cosmetics brand Revlon launched a red nail varnish during America’s Great Depression, the only shades of nail enamel available were pale and transparent. The first pigmented formula, Cherries in the Snow, was devised after its inventors were inspired to create a matching nail colour for the scarlet lipsticks fashionable at the time. The original shade is unchanged to this day and just as popular as ever. Revlon Nail Polish…

Recently there has been a brouhaha about a comedian who asked a woman to leave his comedy show. The comedian was Arj Barker of Flight of the Conchords fame. The show was his solo at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and he asked the woman to leave because her seven-month-old baby was making noises that made it hard for him to think. It was a story that drew a lot of attention – the mother was interviewed on Australian television, and there was much journalistic reportage and social media commentary. That dialogue ranged from, “He’s a comedian – he’s supposed to cope with disruptive audiences”, to, “She had a baby, so she should never leave the house again.” With our own New Zealand International Comedy Festival on now, I thought I’d…

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You never know what you’ll find in your own back yard! I had been asked if I would emcee a fundraising function for the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter over on Waiheke Island and of course I said yes. The helicopter and its crew do vital, lifesaving work, with more than 1000 missions a year, and the residents of the island community in the Hauraki Gulf know more than most just how vital the service is for its residents. So given it’s a wonderful charity and Waiheke is a wonderful destination, I was happy to pack my toothbrush and a sparkly sequinned frock, and head across the water. For those who don’t know, Waiheke is about 45 minutes from Auckland by ferry, and has around nine-and-a-half thousand permanent residents and many…

What inspired you to write Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie? I saw a kāhu [swamp harrier hawk] being attacked by at least three magpies. I didn’t know that a predator of the sky – a kāhu – could be vulnerable, but I guess when there is a group attacking again and again, then it’s possible. That made me think about vulnerability and power on lots of levels. Poto, one of the kāhu sisters in the pukapuka [book] and our main protagonist is perfect at everything – but is she? Her little brother Ari may seem weak – but is he? All these questions inspired me to write Brave Kāhu. Tell us about your writing ritual... I remember reading that Dame Patricia Grace wrote anywhere and everywhere when she could…

Jesse Mulligan is a man of many talents. The RNZ National Afternoons radio host, former presenter of The Project, 7 Days, and Seven Sharp, New Zealand Herald columnist and restaurant reviewer is also an accomplished live performer, making him the perfect choice to co-host the Aotearoa Music Awards (AMAs) alongside Kara Rickard on Thursday, May 30. But while Jesse hopes his wife Victoria will be able to come along to the event, his four kids are more likely to be at home doing what they love most – reading. “All four of them adore books – to the point that if we do have to discipline the kids, it usually involves confiscating a book!” laughs Jesse, 48, who is dad to Hazel, 13, Daisy, 10, Felix, eight, and Scout, five.…

Colombian arepas with aji casero PREP + COOK TIME 35 MINUTES MAKES 8 180g grated mozzarella cheese 80g feta cheese 50g butter AREPAS 2 cups (300g) masarepa or fine cornmeal (see note) 1 teaspoon table salt 20g butter, grated AJI CASERO 2 Roma tomatoes, deseeded, chopped finely 2 chillies, chopped finely 1 spring onion, sliced thinly ½ cup coriander, chopped finely 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons lime juice ¼ cup (60ml) white wine vinegar 1 To make arepas, using your hands, combine cornmeal, salt and 2 ½ cups (375ml) water in a large bowl. Knead to form a smooth dough (add more cornmeal if required). Add butter and 100g of the grated mozzarella. Knead until dough is smooth and pliable. 2 Divide dough into 16 equal portions and roll…

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 There is motivation to get up and go. Where to, you’re not sure, as long as it’s far away or different. Whether it’s simply taking a trip or something more permanent, it’s time to explore your options. Keep your plans to yourself until you have sorted out what you’re going to do, that way you’re in control. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 You’ll be logical one day and creative the next. People will not be sure which side of you they’re getting at any given time. Don’t try and change your energy as you’re in the enviable position of being able to dream up an idea and then manifest it, and that is hard to do. LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 There’s…

New cop on the block A gang threatens the peace of a small Kiwi town When one of New Zealand’s leading screenwriters pivots and pens a novel, you expect great things. For the most part, The Call delivers. Set mostly in the fictional small town of Waitutū, detective Honey Chalmers has returned to be with her mother, who’s in the early stages of dementia. Now she is dealing with the scary parts of Auckland life that have followed her home. Honey is recovering from a vicious beating that nearly killed her. She made the mistake of getting too close to a gang informant, Kloe Kovich, and now the woman is missing and Honey is being hunted by members of the Reapers gang. But a love story is brewing. Honey’s oldest…