Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 38, 2024 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Hosted by Schitt’s Creek fatherand-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy, the 2024 Emmys was a night of celebration and laughter. The evening was a triumph for many of Hollywood’s elite – and it was a fabulous night for a trio of glamorous Kiwis too. Emmy nominee Taika Waititi, 49, and wife Rita Ora, 33, brought the fun, with Rita telling reporters, “We inspire each other. With me coming from music and him being a writer, director and filmmaker, it’s a house full of ideas. We’re both fire signs too, so it’s fire, fire, fire!” Kiwi Antony Starr, 48, walked the red carpet with girlfriend, actor/ model Sandra Vergara, 36, the cousin and adopted sister of Sofía Vergara. The Outrageous Fortune alum was part of a trio of TV villains –…

Jamie Oliver’s been able to give his five children a wonderful upbringing, thanks to his very lucrative career as a chef and TV personality. Now his son Buddy looks set to follow in his footsteps, after landing his own cookery show. But the cooking superstar says he hopes his children have to struggle because hardship is part of success. Jamie, 49, who is dad to Poppy, 22, Daisy, 21, Petal, 15, Buddy, 14, and River, eight, says he thinks his kids should embrace worry and anxiety because life is not supposed to be easy. “I want my kids to struggle as much as possible, in a safe and controlled way,” he explains. “If it’s too easy, it’s really vanilla.” He adds, “I think confidence, worry and anxiety are all part…

Former Warrior Wairangi Koopu would seem to be a natural choice as a teammate on Celebrity Treasure Island. He’s tall, fit and strong, which comes in handy with some of the more strenuous challenges, but Wairangi says his ability to stay calm will be his major strength on the reality series. “I’ll be adding a little bit of calm because I’m not dramatic,” he says. “I’m not a very emotional person who gets carried away in environments that may be stressful or need a bit of resilience.” Wairangi, 44, played for the Warriors for nine years, leaving in 2008. Since then, he has worked as a presenter and reporter for The Crowd Goes Wild, and is also the cultural advisor for the Warriors. “My role there really is to facilitate…

From Whareponga to the world and back again, Encanto Reo Māori’s Hinetu Dell knows there’s no place like home. Growing up in the remote East Coast settlement as one of 13 siblings, she remembers a simple childhood of catching horses, climbing hills, gathering seafood and looking after one another. Little did Hinetu know that she’d go on to travel the globe for kapa haka and move away from her Ngāti Porou lands for 40 years, before returning to embrace an unexpected acting career, most recently in Disney’s Encanto Reo Māori. “We grew up in isolation and didn’t have many material things, but we had everything that mattered,” says Hinetu, 76. “If you wanted a cup of tea, you had to light the fire. So if you went to the wood…

Pumpkin & maple bacon tarts with fried eggs PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 20MINUTES SERVES 4 FIVE INGREDIENTS 500g peeled pumpkin ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup 8 thick rashers streaky bacon (240g) 375g frozen ready-rolled puff pastry 4 eggs STAPLES 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Line three oven trays with baking paper. 2 Cut pumpkin into 2.5cm pieces and place on one tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and half the olive oil. Toss well to coat. Season generously. Roast for 15 minutes or until golden. Cool pumpkin. 3 Place bacon on the second tray and brush with the remaining maple syrup. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn bacon over and cook for a further 10 minutes or…

This chicken fried rice celebrates the art of using leftovers and swapping ingredients. Frozen veges ensure nothing goes to waste, while chicken breast can easily be replaced with other proteins. It’s a versatile, budget-friendly meal that provides an extra portion for the next day, making meal planning a breeze! Chicken fried rice SERVES 4 (WITH 2 LEFTOVER PORTIONS) 4 tbsp vegetable oil 2 chicken breasts, diced Salt and pepper, to taste 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbsp each crushed garlic and ginger 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 6 cups cooked rice, preferably leftover and chilled 4 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil Spring onions, chopped, to garnish 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. 2 Add…

The clocks have officially been wound forward, which signals more daylight in the evenings, but if you’re still struggling to find time to get everything done, you’re not alone! Each week, we have 168 hours. And once you take away eight hours’ sleep each night and the average 40-hour work week, there are still 72 hours of free time left over. So why does there never seem to be enough time to do the things we love? We all have the same amount of time each week – the difference is how we manage it or, better put, how we decide to prioritise. Sometimes, we become so accustomed to our timetables that how we actually spend our time is often wildly different from how we think we spend our time.…

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 You are drawn to the unconventional, quirky, weird and wonderful. Not just things, but more importantly people and interests. If you dare to take things further, a passing encounter could turn into a conversation, then maybe something more. This week is far from ordinary – just as you like it! SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 Allow someone to get closer and see who you truly are. You know a great deal about them, but you are still a bit of a mystery to them. If you want this relationship to continue, you are going to have to share some intimate details and what is in your heart. CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 You know work/personal relationships – even if just a flirtation…

Every now and then, I find myself brought to tears on the radio. When you have people phoning in, sharing little bits of their lives, being raw, honest and vulnerable, it can be very moving. I remember several calls made during the Canterbury quakes. A devastated dad wondered how on earth he could tell his children to trust him, that he’d look after them and that everything would be all right, when he had no idea how to protect them. He felt impotent, hopeless and useless as a dad. Then there was the poor woman who slept in the wardrobe every night. After every tremor and aftershock, the same terror and adrenaline coursed through her, leaving her an absolute wreck. Her husband thought she was being silly and should just…

A day in the life of… WAKE UP... Life is obviously very different for me when I’m not training. I’m currently enjoying a break following the Paris Olympics. I still wake up relatively early, though – no later than 7am – and dive into my ritual of journalling. I’ve been doing this for many years now, and it’s a process that helps me order my thoughts and keeps me accountable. COFFEE TIME... I take my coffee very seriously! It’s one of my favourite things and I love to make it at home. I’ve normally had my first flat white of the day by 7.30am. MID-MORNING... I’m currently loving the downtime – especially as it means getting lots of time with my dog Colin, who I missed so…

Star WEEKLY The hottest celebrity scoop Natalie Portman has been rocking the single life since her divorce in March from her hubby of 11 years, dancer Benjamin Millepied, 47. The Black Swan star dazzled in a stunning Dior gown when she went solo on the red carpet at the Deauville American Film Festival in France. She was there to pick up an award for her career achievements. Fellow US actor Michelle Williams, 44, was also honoured. Mum-of-two Natalie, 43, has revealed she received support from an unexpected source after her marriage broke down. She told TV host Jimmy Fallon, 49, that singer Rihanna gave her a huge boost when they met for the first time at a Dior show during Paris Fashion Week earlier this year. Jimmy played a…

September 30, 2024 It was the meet and greet that made international headlines. Our very own Black Ferns asked King Charles for a hug – breaking protocol – and he agreed. As the team embraced him, the King’s face was filled with absolute joy. This week, our royal writer explains the significance of that moment on page 10. In other positive royal news, with the rift between Princes William and Harry well known, there may be some thawing. The heir reached out to his younger brother on his milestone 40th birthday, a significant gesture that appears to offer an olive branch. Elsewhere, we chat with four women who, in their late fifties and beyond, are still following their passions. Former Shortland Street star Jennifer Ludlam has returned to her original…

Brodie Kane is up for anything. The podcaster, journalist, marathon runner, and former contestant on The Traitors New Zealand and Dancing with the Stars has packed a lot into her 38 years. From joining the army to sharing a sleeping bag with Richie McCaw, interviewing Ed Sheeran while he got his New Zealand tattoo, having an abortion, and even doing Paul Holmes’ hair and make-up when she forgot to book an artist for the TV legend, Brodie’s life’s been anything but ordinary. Now she’s ticked off another milestone – becoming an author. “I’m a serial oversharer!” Brodie laughs as she talks about her book, which chronicles some of her many experiences. She also co-hosts the podcast The Girls Uninterrupted with Caitlin Marett and Gracie Hitchcock. “We talk about anything and…

They’re household names in New Zealand since coming together in 2005 to perform as The Lady Killers at charity concerts, but since then, singers Suzanne Lynch, Jackie Clarke and Tina Cross have gone from strength to strength. And now they’re back, ready to entertain and uplift Kiwis around the country as part of their show Divas. Audiences can expect high emotion and energy, as they belt out favourite tunes from icons such as Whitney Houston and Adele. “Divas is our celebration of musical superwomen who have made their mark in the music world,” says Tina. “It’s our opportunity to pay tribute to iconic women who we admire greatly and who have influenced each of us stylistically, particularly in our early careers.rs. “We are three singers, quite different from each other…

Cheat’s creamy pea & chicken pasta bake SERVES 4 PREP +COOK TIME 40 MINUTES 275g spiral pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for greasing 2 small (400g) chicken breasts, cut into 2cm pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season 2 cups (500ml) leftover pea soup (see right) 1 cup (120g) frozen peas, thawed 100g ricotta 100g coarsely grated mozzarella (or grated pizza cheese blend) 2 tablespoons pesto 1 Preheat oven to 220°C/ 200°C fan. Cook pasta in boiling, salted water for 4 minutes or until still a little under cooked. Drain and set aside. 2 Heat oil in a medium frying pan over high heat. Add chicken, season, then cook, turning occasionally, for 4 minutes or until almost cooked through. Stir in leftover pea soup and…

I love my shed. I love it because I find things I no longer wanted but found impossible to throw out. We’ve all got stuff like that, eh? I no longer have a Beatles wig from the ’60s. We all had them. I bought two Beatles wigs – a “real hair” one, except it was nylon, not real hair. That was the goody. The other was a cheap, hard, plastic-moulded thing you shoved down on your head. It cut in around the ears, but you could pretend you were one of the Fab Four. I wish I still had a Beatles wig! What I do have out in the shed, though, is my much-enjoyed Big Mouth Billy Bass. Oh, the fun that brought! Remember them? They were latex-rubber fish with…

Letters to the Editor SHE’S A SURVIVOR ● Winning letter Suzanne Paul has done more in her life than most people. She must have had a terrible time at school being called lazy or stupid (NZWW, September 9). I’m so glad she has found out that she has dyscalculia. I’d never heard of it but I’m sure Suzanne will have helped a lot of people around New Zealand who might have the same thing. Vertigo is the most horrible thing to have. I’ve had it on and off for years. It comes on without warning and, like Suzanne, I have find myself saying, “Please, please, don’t let me get it” when going off on holiday or whatever. Suzanne, you have my sympathy as I know what it’s like. You…

Two worlds collide Ava and Laura discover their shocking connection Just as its title suggests, this is the tale of two women, Ava and Laurie. They live on opposite sides of the world, and are very different in both personality and background. Thanks to the prologue, we’re aware that eventually their lives will end up tangling together, that Ava does something wrong and Laurie knows what it is. But Two Daughters opens some years earlier, in coastal New South Wales where Ava Jacobs is living with her dying father in a caravan park. It’s her brilliance that lifts her out of poverty. She is able to escape to a brighter future when she gets a place at Sydney University. Meanwhile, in England, things are much easier for Laurie Melanchon. Her…

There’s speculation about the status of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship after the couple, who are in the middle of a divorce, were spotting holding hands and kissing at a family lunch in Los Angeles. The Hollywood A-listers, who called it quits last month after two years of marriage, were seen at the famous Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel with four of the five children they have between them. A source says they came together for a “fun lunch” so Ben’s kids, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, could hang out with J.Lo’s twins Emme and Max, 16. Ben’s daughter Violet, 18, is away at Yale University. “Jennifer’s trying to be friendly with Ben,” says the insider. “They are still moving forward with the divorce, though. They are…

Actor Jennifer Ludlam, 73, has been a star of stage and screen for more than 50 years, ever since she left her hometown of Taumarunui aged just 17 to join a touring children’s theatre company. Since then, she has appeared in everything from Sons and Daughters to Prisoner, as well as being a presenter on Playschool in Australia, although she is arguably most famous for playing Leanne Miller on Shortland Street. Jennifer was recently faced with a difficult choice: Should she go on holiday or play Captain Hook in the Auckland Theatre Company’s production of Peter Pan? Fortunately for fans, she chose the dream role over the vacation. “I was just about to go back to Bali with my partner Cath [Downes], as we do love it there, when I…

Excited to find out the sex of their second baby, Corrin and Drew Johnson brought two cupcakes – one pink inside, the other blue – to their 20-week ultrasound and asked the sonographer to give just one back to them. More than an hour later, they left with a blue cupcake and the unexpected news there was likely something wrong with their unborn baby’s heart. “The sonographer was a bit overwhelmed because she didn’t want to get it wrong, so when the scan was taking so long, I thought, ‘She’s just thrown by the cupcake thing,’” Corrin, 24, recalls. “But at the end, she said, ‘There’s something up with his heart, but I’m not positive. I’ll send it off to the boss and they’ll be in touch.’” Then came a…

Sticky beef noodle salad PREP 20 MINUTES (+ STANDING) COOK 10 MINUTES SERVES 4 100g rice vermicelli noodles 2 baby Cos lettuce 1 carrot 200g cherry tomatoes 200g baby cucumbers ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil ¹⁄³ cup hoisin sauce ½ teaspoon cornflour 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 500g lean beef mince ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce ½ bunch coriander 1 Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain the noodles. 2 Thinly slice lettuce. Coarsely grate or shred carrot. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Thinly slice baby cucumbers. 3 Combine honey, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce and cornflour in…

INTO THE BLUE Statement eyes are back with a bang, bringing a wash of pretty blue shades. To haul this ’80s look into 2024, apply this hue as an accent colour, such as in the inner corner of your eyes, rather than a full lid. A little goes a long way! Fair skin? Reach for pastel or icy shades to create a soft, ethereal look. Medium skin tones suit richer hues like cobalt or navy, while darker tones suit bold, vibrant shades like electric or royal blue. TRY (1) Revlon ColorStay Multiplayer Liquid-Glide Eye Pencil in Glitch Effect, $29, (2) Mecca Max Zoom Flex Fluid Liquid Shadow in Cornflower Blue, $25, or (3) Violette_Fr Yeux Paint Matte in Dieu Bleu, $58. Take it to the neck We lather…

Spring cleaning is a time-honoured way to banish the gunk and grime, and give your home a revamp. According to professional organiser Nicola Evans, you receive as much psychological benefit from spring cleaning as your home reaps aesthetically. “A lot of people get the genuine doldrums in winter, and having a home that is tired-looking, grubby and cluttered adds to that,” she says. The trick, explains Nicola, is to devise a realistic schedule and goals, focus on one room or area at a time, and rope family or friends in to help if you can. Before you begin, ensure you have a rubbish-removal plan (access to a skip or trailer) to ensure the mess doesn’t simply move from inside to the outside. Living room • Consider adding an indoor plant…

There’s a woman in the UK charging her children rent and I feel like maybe she’s onto something. To be clear, these are little kids – she doesn’t have grownup children with jobs. If they were 25 and boomeranging back home because they were finding their salaried job a bit stressful and fancied free board and Mum’s cooking, I wouldn’t be bringing this up for discussion. Except to say, please do charge them like a wounded bull and use the cash to fund yourself a lovely getaway at your earliest convenience. No, Milly’s kids are still at school – where, she says, they’re not being taught the value of money or how to manage it, so she is making sure it happens at home. Milly has set up a system…

Technology. Hi. You have improved so many areas of our human lives. I’m a big fan. Always supported you, so why dost thou betray me so? One night after filming 7 Days, I had my standard post-show drink and perhaps another, then I hitched a ride home with our sober producer, Rob. There was a small voice in my head suggesting I may have stayed on a little longer than I should have, given I could have been helpful to my wife by picking up our eldest from water polo. Sometimes, filming does run late and I miss the window, meaning Megan has to pile our youngest in the car for the short trip. It’s not a biggie – she doesn’t get upset. Honest. Late filming was not the issue…