Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 30, 2024 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Star news Who caught our eye this week Red Cross Ball The rumours that Prince Albert and Princess Charlene are leading separate lives continue to fly, but the couple came across as a united double act when they turned up at recent engagements. They donned eveningwear for the annual Red Cross Ball, with Charlene, 46, channelling the kind of Hollywood glamour epitomised by her late mother-in-law, Princess Grace. They were joined by Albert’s niece Camille Gottlieb, 26 – daughter of his sister Princess Stephanie. The couple, who celebrated their 13th anniversary earlier this month, also braved a sweltering hot day to attend the start of the final stage of the Tour de France. Then they were guests of honour at an exhibition of Olympic torches from Albert’s private collection, held…

It’s a “fight club” with just two members – but neither is willing to call it a day. In their latest legal brawl, Angelina Jolie’s lawyers asked Brad Pitt to drop his lawsuit “to allow their family to heal” after she sold her half of their French winery without his permission. But an insider says, “Brad is not going to drop this lawsuit. Why would he? Angelina is asking him to put an end to the fighting as if she is the peacemaker. This is nothing more than to paint herself as the victim. This is not a fight. This is a business dispute over the sale of property.” It’s been eight years since Brad, 60, and Angelina, 49, split after a domestic meltdown on a private plane in front…

When Prince George turned 11 on July 22, his parents were determined to make it a fun occasion so the stresses of the past few months could be forgotten, at least for the day. This year has been a difficult one for the future king and his siblings, due to their mum having cancer, and despite the Prince and Princess of Wales doing their best to protect their children from the trauma caused by Kate’s health concerns, the diagnosis and its implications will have seeped into every part of family life. William, 42, and Kate, who has been having ongoing chemotherapy for her undisclosed type of cancer, always put the wellbeing of George, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, first, so making George’s big day extra-special would have been…

In the months after a life-saving ostomy at 32 years old, Kate Montgomery felt like “a freak with a bag”. The procedure – that allows bodily waste to pass through a surgically-created stoma in the abdomen into a pouch – took the Crohn’s disease sufferer a long time to accept. “I cried a lot,” she says. “I had panic attacks every time I tried to leave the house. I didn’t think guys would find me attractive and I couldn’t imagine ever enjoying my life.” But as she healed physically, Kate started to heal mentally too. Almost a decade on, the upbeat personal trainer hopes to normalise having an ostomy by celebrating her body and baring her bag on social media. “It’s showing the world this is just another version of…

Self-care in the sky is essential. Add these in-flight must-haves to your carry-on and arrive at your destination looking like the jet-set beauty you are! MOISTURE BOOST Combat the notoriously dry cabin air by keeping your skin well-hydrated before, during and after you fly. Like a tall drink for your skin, Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum, $52, is formulated with niacinamide, peptides and squalane to lock in moisture. Layer your serum with an ultra-hydrating cream such as Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream, $67, which floods skin with intense hydration while helping to rebuild the skin’s barrier. Beauty editor’s tip Drinking plenty of water throughout your flight is key to keeping your skin hydrated. Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol, as they can dehydrate you. The same…

Turning left into first class as you board a plane is a privilege most of us don’t experience too often – if at all – in our lifetimes. But flying economy doesn’t have to be unpleasant or uncomfortable. The secret to travelling in style – no matter where you’re seated – is being prepared. Here’s how to make your next flight feel extra-special, even without the comforts of first class. Carry-on comforts The first step to travelling like a frequent flyer is packing like one. Lay out the contents of your carry-on beforehand, to ensure that you only take what you need. A change of clothes for the other end is a good idea, in case your hotel room isn’t ready when you arrive. Ensure your cosmetics case is complete…

Are we really that interested in houses? Do you watch Selling Houses Australia or Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It? What about Phil going solo in New Zealand’s Best Homes. Is Country House Hunters: New Zealand in the same league? Have you had enough of all the British, Australian and Kiwi versions of Grand Designs? Are you a Kevin McCloud fan? What about My Dream Green Home? I won’t go on! The emergence of these TV series is an indication of how Kiwis see their property as a key to increasing their wealth. At least, New Zealanders with spare money. I don’t imagine Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It is that big in some parts of Aotearoa. Personally, I like most of these series because I’m…

Letters to the Editor SHARED EXPERIENCES ● Winning letter More amazing and great articles from the Weekly’s columnists (NZWW, July 29)! Colin’s was about his relationship with his wee granddaughter and how he was worried about babysitting her. How it ended was so sweet and heartwarming, as I immediately felt the same situation with my granddaughter. Living overseas is not conducive with family bonding – even with FaceTime. It doesn’t help with the time differences, with one set in normal day clothes and one ready for bed and looking comedic. The other article was from Kerre about ageing and the decisions we pension-aged people are facing. I read them and reflected how clever, witty, funny, observant and engaging their writing is. All the other writers are pretty amazing as well.…

It hit me like a ton of bricks. I’d enjoyed a lovely Saturday catching up with old friends for lunch, then young friends for birthday drinks, and I’d just arrived home and was regaling my daughter and son-in-law with my big day out when all of a sudden, I felt hot and cold, then achy in every joint. “Oh, no!” I said. “I think I’ve finally got your flu.” My granddaughter Dora got it first, then Bart succumbed to the most awful flu, which had blighted the last week of their school holidays. Their mum had gone down a few days later. I thought I’d managed to escape it, given the virus had been in the house for a week, but no. My daughter sent me downstairs to bed with…

Slice of family life Apply your SPF for a summer vacation full of secrets Real life in all its glorious messiness is what author Catherine Newman excels at writing about. Her stories are warm, funny and sad, but most of all they’re utterly relatable. Sandwich takes place over the course of a week-long holiday in Cape Cod. Rocky’s family has stayed there in the same rented beach house every summer for two decades. Now middle-aged, Rocky is in the throes of perimenopause and at that stage of life where she is sandwiched between two generations (there are also a lot of sandwiches eaten in this novel, so the title has a double meaning!). Her children are young adults but they still need her. Her parents are elderly but still well…

August 5, 2024 If you’re a city slicker, have you, like me, ever dreamed of packing up and heading to the countryside to live? That’s what our cover star Matt Chisholm and his family decided to do after changes in his career. Both Matt and his wife Ellen grew up rurally, so they had an idea of what to expect, but in their raw and candid chat with Wendyl Nissen, they reveal their new life hasn’t been without its difficulties. Nevertheless, they have a refreshing new perspective and are overall very happy with their choice. Matt, who readers will know from programmes such as Fair Go, Sunday and Celebrity Treasure Island, is a master storyteller. He has now penned his second book, The Road to Chatto Creek, documenting his new…

Emma Watson’s alleged stalker has been arrested in Oxford, England, after he turned up at the university demanding to see her. American Chad Michael Busto had visited the English department and tried to gain information about the Harry Potter star, 34, who is studying for a Masters in creative writing. Locals reported the 44-year-old after he started asking questions about Emma. “I was trying to connect with Emma Watson,” he admits. However, he insists his declarations of love “were taken out of context”. “I was shouting something and, yes, it was to get her attention,” says Chad, who slept in Oxford Church before being arrested. “It kind of worked the way I wanted.” Last year, the conspiracy theorist burst into Emma’s dressing room at a fashion show in New York,…

Masala fish with green mango cashew pickle PREP +COOK TIME 30 MINUTES SERVES 4 Juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges, to serve 1kg cleaned fish fillets, cut into portions – any fish you like 2-3 tablespoons garam masala powder Sea salt, to season 2 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons ginger, julienned 4-6 thin slices turmeric or ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder 3-4 dry red chillies, plus extra to garnish (optional) 1 frond curry leaves (see tip) 6 garlic cloves, sliced 2-3 tablespoons mango pickle 3 cups diced firm but ripe mango (see note) 2 cups cashew nuts, raw or roasted (see note) 3 cups coconut cream Salt and pepper, to season Plain oil, for cooking Lime wedges, to serve 1 Sprinkle lime juice over fish, then dust well with garam…

A recent story about a grandmother in Florida captured my attention. While her grandkids were staying for several days, Nana had taken them to one of the theme parks at Disney World. Her daughter-in-law, rather than being delighted she’d shown the littlies a good time, was furious this had been done without her permission. Obviously, there were complex dynamics at play in this story – not least of them an already strained relationship between the kids’ mother and grandma. But it made me ponder the kinds of grandmothers we might have had and later want to be. My grandmother Edith was absolutely the kind of woman who would have taken my brother and me to a theme park had there been one just down the road, and possibly without explicit…

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Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed one of the issues she worries about most when it comes to her children Apple and Moses. Ironically, what makes her anxious is that her 20-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son – who she shares with Coldplay ex-husband Chris Martin, 47 – might suffer from anxiety. “This, as we know, is the anxious generation,” said the Iron Man actor in an online Q&A session. “That’s probably what I worry about.” Meanwhile, her own anxiety levels have soared at the thought of becoming an empty nester. Moses will shortly be leaving their California home for Brown University on America’s East Coast, and with Apple already at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, Gwyneth, 51, admits, “It’s kind of giving me a nervous breakdown.” In the meantime, she’s making the most…

Matt Chisholm is a great storyteller, a popular event speaker, TV host and journalist. But he is possibly at his most eloquent telling stories about his many failures on the land. “Farmers have to be really pragmatic people and I’m not for a whole raft of reasons,” says Matt. “The first time I tried to put a ram harness [which identifies mating when it happens] on, it took me an hour, but the next time, I had it on in a few minutes, so I’m learning.” ‘Matt would stay up all night if he has to because he’s obsessive!’ It doesn’t help that Matt is surrounded by farmers with decades of experience, but he says for the most part, they are encouraging. “My father-in-law Dennis lives next door and I…

For Tessa Duder, women have never been background characters. Tired of books that showed them as passive or “helpmates”, the Kiwi author’s main goal for the past four decades has been to provide younger readers with strong female role models. Her Alex novels inspired a generation of Kiwi girls to follow their dreams, which she was compelled to write after finding an absence of books about “feisty girls” for her own four daughters to read. And Tessa’s latest book, The Sparrow – which has been announced as a finalist in the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults – is no different. This time, the young protagonist is a 13-year-old British convict called Harriet, who is transported to the notorious Cascades Female Factory in Australia’s Hobart. Through a…

At first glance, Nick Rado and his wife Sophie couldn’t be more different, but at the core of their happy marriage is their common desire to lift each other up. Nick’s an energetic morning radio host on More FM Rodney, which he juggles with local and international stand-up gigs, as well as creating award-winning podcasts – along with fatherhood to two young children. While Sophie is a yoga teacher who prefers calm and routine in their family home. “It’s quite an interesting combination,” Nick tells the Weekly from Sophie’s centre, Yoga House Orewa. “That dynamic of being a comic on the radio with what Sophie offers, which is very grounding, consistent and more spiritual. It’s the yin and yang.” But, adds Sophie, 39, there are commonalities too. “Nick is my…

Step one for any trip is picking the right destination, but there’s more to this than sticking a pin in a globe. Visiting the right destination at the wrong time could turn a once-in-a-lifetime adventure into a never-to-be-repeated disaster. Try these tips for picking your next big escape... PLAN FOR THE WEATHER Make sure the things you want to do are possible when you want to visit. “Possible” isn’t the same as “enjoyable” – you can hike in torrential rain or hit the beach in a blizzard, but that might not be how you want to spend your precious holiday. Plan around the weather, whether that means making sure there are ways to keep busy on rainy days or heading to the hills to escape the summer heat. BE TRUE…

Marie Kondo your space For any house, decluttering is one of the simplest and cheapest steps you can take to revamp your home. Pick a weekend, choose a room, then remove all the furniture and accessories. After deep-cleaning the room, put one piece back in at a time and see how you feel, starting with the biggest pieces. Each time you put something back, think about whether it sparks joy, holds any special memories or functions in a way that makes your life easier. If it doesn’t, get rid of it. Not into the garage, the boot of the car, the junk draw or the spare room, but actually get it off the property. It will make you – and your space – feel instantly lighter. Quick swaps Updating your…

VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 You have big plans and major goals to achieve this week. You’ll get it all done and can be very pleased with yourself. You need an adventure or some kind of diversion after the hard work. Don’t get too stressed if a loved one can’t come with you – sometimes time alone for reflection is what is needed. LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 Take a deep breath, maintain your centre of balance and understand that any delays are not deliberate. However, you’re good at finding solutions and will discover an alternative way to get things done on time. Remember to relax with family over the weekend – you’ve been missed. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Work is getting in the way of…

It’s good to know that even after 17 years of marriage, I can still surprise my wife. The other day, our eldest came home with a skirt that needed mending: the stitching had come away on the seam down one side. Now, you’re probably already thinking, “Man, Corbett knows his sewing, he’s throwing around words like, ‘stitching’ and ‘seam’.” Yes, I humbly admit I know my way around a Bernina alright. All thanks to Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School, where I made myself a rather fetching cravat in 1974. I don’t know why lessons from so long ago stuck with me. I think it’s a combination of the word “cravat” and the magic I felt when I turned a messy stitch-ridden piece of fabric inside out, flattened it down and…