Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 13, 2025 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Actor Antonia is the first to admit she is not the most confident cyclist. However, this didn’t stop her from saying an enthusiastic “yes” to leading a biking trip through Vietnam to fundraise for Variety – The Children’s Charity. It came about after her friend and fellow Outrageous Fortune actor Shane Cortese rang her in a bit of a panic one day. “He was supposed to be leading the cycle trip to raise money for children and families affected by the Christchurch earthquake,” recalls Antonia, 40. “But six weeks before they were due to go, he had a work commitment come up. Shane called me to ask, ‘Do you want to be a Variety ambassador and secondly, do you want to go to Vietnam?’ “I said, ‘Absolutely!’ even though at…

As broadcaster Heather breastfeeds her five-weekold baby girl Mackay, she stares down at her gorgeous tot and says she can’t ever imagine asking her children to go without food. But during her pregnancy last year, when the radio host was interviewing someone from Variety, she was impacted by a breaking story about a heart- little Northland boy whose father had to do just that. The eight-year-old was one of three boys in the family and each of them was asked by their dad what meal they would give up in the week to make the budget work. “And the boy chose Sunday morning because e he figured that at least he’d be able to steal some food from church to supplement his meals that day,” shares Heather, 40. “It would…

Current affairs comedy 7 Days kicks off its 17th season on April 3 on Three with comedian Jeremy Corbett back at the helm – and he couldn’t be more grateful. As host of New Zealand’s longest-running comedy show, the Weekly columnist says it is his dream gig to work with some of the country’s brightest comedic talents. “I’m very lucky to have landed the hosting role,” says Jeremy, 62. “I’ve never really worked out who I’ve got to thank for that. Several people, I think, lobbied for me to host it. And I’ve got that job and it’s just perfect I think because I’ve certainly now got seniority. But even back when we started, I think I was the oldest on the panel. People say that I’m funny, but I…

Toni Collette surprised her fans this month with an impromptu appearance at a special screening of her eternally adored film Muriel’s Wedding. Before the movie’s opening credits at Scotland’s Glasgow Film Festival, the crowd had a boisterous singalong to Abba’s hit Dancing Queen. And who should suddenly jig cheekily through the crowd and join in the fun but Toni herself! “I was invited to make a wee intro video for the screening,” she explains. “Instead, I hopped on a train from London and joined in on the dance. It was outrageously fun.” For Toni, 52, no film will ever mean as much as Muriel’s Wedding. It catapulted her from life as an obscure young Aussie actor to the kind of career she only dared dream about. More than 30 years…

Cardamom-spiced morning buns PREP +COOK TIME 2HOURS (+ REFRIGERATION) MAKES 12 1 cup (250ml) lukewarm milk 2 teaspoons (7g) dried yeast 2 tablespoons white (granulated) sugar 2 ½ cups (375g) bread flour 1 ½ tablespoons ground cardamom 60g unsalted butter, softened ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt 1 egg, beaten lightly FILLING 200g unsalted butter, slightly softened ¾ cup (165g) white sugar 1 ½ tablespoons ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt TOPPING 2 tablespoons white (granulated) sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 Combine milk, yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar in a medium jug. Cover and stand in a warm place for 10 minutes or until frothy. 2 Place flour, cardamom, butter, salt, the remaining sugar and yeast mixture in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a…

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Letters to the Editor FAMILY TIES THAT BIND ● Winning letter I loved the title “Together We Thrive” (NZWW, March 24) in reference to the royal family getting through cancer treatment. It is so true, for anyone, that having family support makes all the difference to managing the emotional challenges of cancer and the treatment. I would not be alive today if it weren’t for my daughter challenging the doctor over why I wasn’t getting sentinel node testing for breast cancer. My daughter insisted I was given it – and it showed the cancer was in my lymph nodes. I had aggressive treatment for an aggressive cancer, and I’m still here 15 years later. Both my daughters were there for me in every possible way, and that love and support…

Once upon a time, it used to be that a caring couple might decide to not have children in a bid to make the world of the future a better and less crowded place. Though I’m not saying that’s where the trouble started. No, I’m not saying that’s where the human race started to disappear. And when I say “disappear”, I don’t mean cease to exist exactly. It’s more of a shrinkage issue. Like, just last week, when I clumsily slung my darling wife’s beloved woollen top – it’s called a “knit”, apparently – into the washing machine, on warm with the socks and undies and it came out rather reduced. She’s still quite agitated about it. And I’m still not sure what it is about men and washing machines.…

She dazzled in pink in Barbie, was painted ghostly white in Mary Queen of Scots and sported skimpy bodysuits for I, Tonya. Now Oscar-nominated Margot Robbie, 36, is going full bridal in Wuthering Heights! The Aussie actor, who gave birth to her first child late last year, plays Catherine Earnshaw in a new $139 million adaptation of the Emily Brontë classic. Filming began in January and recently, Margot was spotted out on the wily, windy moors in a voluminous wedding gown complete with a long veil billowing behind her. It’s been eight years since Margot tied the knot in real life with Tom Ackerley, 34 (above). The film is her first project since having their son, whose name’s not yet been released publicly. Watch your step!…

April 7, 2025 When I received a phone call asking if I would work with some of our top celebrities to raise awareness of child poverty in New Zealand, I immediately said yes. A month or so later, Dame Trelise Cooper, Toni Street, Heather du Plessis-Allan, Antonia Prebble and Matilda Green came together for our photoshoot, all wearing Trelise’s gorgeous designs. Being there on the day was truly special, with a real sense of camaraderie. Heather’s daughter was just four weeks old, and everyone was vying for a cuddle. It was certainly a special and unforgettable day. These women are all powerhouses, using their voices for good. From page 6, you’ll discover why each of them sponsors a child through Variety – The Children’s Charity, and their hopes for the…

“Often, kids that get given a lot are surrounded by other kids who get a lot. And it’s important to educate them as parents that that’s not necessarily the norm.” Popular radio personality Toni is talking about a valuable lesson she’s never forgotten from her sporty childhood that she’s now passing on to her three children, Juliette, 12, Mackenzie, nine, and Lachie, six. “When I was 12, there was a girl, who was the best player in my netball team, whose family was really hard up,” reveals the New Plymouth-born star. “I remember my mum having conversations about her with me when I was asking for the latest netball shoes. “Mum said, ‘Toni, you realise she might not have a pair of sports shoes. Her parents are going to have…

CHEEKY SWIPE Gwyneth affectionately copies Meghan Is it now a case of bacon and eggs, with love from Gwyneth? Hollywood’s lifestyle queen Gwyneth Paltrow, 52, has been sending mixed messages to her new competitor Meghan Markle. The Oscar-winning actor, whose Goop wellness brand is reportedly worth almost $350 million, set the internet alight when she filmed herself making breakfast to the soundtrack of Natalie Cole’s This Will Be (An Everlasting Love). Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 43, used the same song in promos for her new Netflix cooking and lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan. Other similarities include the Emma actor petting her pooch while Meghan’s late dog Guy also featured in her show. Both celebrities cooked eggs, showed off homemade jam and both had their own monogrammed mugs. Star watchers couldn’t…

Recognised as the top rural sportswomen of the year at the 2025 New Zealand Rural Sports Awards, Stephanie Dryfhout, Samantha Ottley and Catherine Mullooly are ambitious athletes setting records here and abroad. Talking to the Weekly, they share how they got to the top and what drives them to keep going. Stephanie Dryfhout – tree climber It has been a remarkable 12 months for competitive tree climber Stephanie Dryfhout. She has won two national titles and finally scooped the top spot at the world championships after five years of disappointment. On March 7, her efforts were rewarded at the 2025 Rural Sports Awards, where she was named Rural Sportswoman of the Year – and received the Rural Sports Supreme Award. “I thought I had a chance at winning sportswoman, but…

Sheer appeal The sheer skirt brings an ethereal yet daring edge. Pair a sheer midi or maxi with a bodysuit, high-waisted briefs or a slip, then pop on a blazer or an oversized knit. Top, $169, and skirt, $229, both from Witchery It’s a wrap Built-in scarves elegantly cascade from autumn’s wrap necklines and shoulders. The ultra-cosy trend also includes scarf coats. Blending warmth and sophistication, outerwear is turned into a layered masterpiece. Knit, $99.90, Zara Leopard lovers Leopard print’s the ultimate neutral with a wild side. Whether in classic tan-and-black tones or reimagined in rich jewel hues, treat it like a staple for a statement coat, sleek boots or paired with mesh pieces. Top, $187, Monsoon Highland chic The tartan trend effortlessly blends town and rural vibes. For urbanites,…

Rising prices across the board can make juggling family finances a challenge, not to mention the added stress of stretching the household budget to cover the increasing cost of supermarket staples. Frugality blogger and mumof-two Melissa Goodwin is a former accountant-turnedthriftiness expert. She made the switch to follow a more economical lifestyle more then 10 years ago and since then, she hasn’t looked back. Melissa’s approach is less about penny-pinching and more about embracing creative financial challenges. To help ease the pressure on your purse, she reveals her top five tips for keeping the pantry fully stocked and saving money on your weekly shop. 1 Bread & cereals To make savings on bread, Melissa says to shop later in the day or at closing time to pick up markdowns that…

Each year as Daylight Saving comes to an end – our clocks go back on Sunday, April 6 – the big question I like to ponder is, “What shall I do with that extra hour?” Because you want to make use of it, right? We spend so much of our lives wishing there were more hours in the day, so if there’s a bonus sixty minutes, you want it to count. And we can get creative because this transition is easier than the beginning of Daylight Saving when we lose an hour. Springtime sees us frantically trying to convince the kids (and ourselves) to sleep earlier so the morning alarm doesn’t freak us out. It seems to take a good week before our body clock finally agrees with the one…

It was all smiles by the pool with Jeremy Corbett. From left, Weekly photographer Emily Chalk, daughter Billie, Jeremy, with wife Megan in front, Charlie, writer Carolyn Enting, make-up artist Claudia Rodrigues. At the front, dog Cookie and stylist Angela Stone. For exclusive behind-the-scenes content, make sure you’re following the Weekly on Instagram and Facebook. Have your say EMAIL nzww@aremedia.co.nz POST NZ Woman’s Weekly, PO Box 52122, Kingsland, Auckland 1352 facebook.com/nzwomansweekly instagram.com/newzealandwomansweekly…

When the invitation to come and watch the Black Caps from the Eden Park box arrived, I wondered for a nano-second whether it was time for me to finally dip my toe into the world of online dating. Despite the very best efforts of my friends, I’ve resisted their exhortations for me to get back out there and find myself a fella. It’ll be fun, they tell me. You’ll meet new people. You deserve to find love. No thank you. I rather suspect, from what my friends who are on dating apps tell me, that other people will be the ones having fun as I recount disastrous date stories for their listening pleasure. I meet new people all the time. I barely have enough time for the people I know…

Creepy coincidences Cliffhangers abound on an isolated cliff's edge Twists are a vital element in any thriller and this book definitely delivers. Is it believable? Not at all. But is it grippy, dark and most importantly unexpected? Yes indeed. Our narrator is Grady Green, an author whose life has fallen apart. On the very same day he learns that all his hard work has paid off and his novel is a New York Times bestseller, his wife Abby disappears without a trace. Grady is left struggling with writer’s block, not knowing where to turn. The only person that he trusts is his literary agent and she offers him an opportunity to stay in a cabin on the isolated Scottish island of Amberly to try to get his writing mojo back.…

The first home Dame Trelise recalls living in as a young girl in 1960 was a multi-unit statehouse in Bairds Road in Ōtara. Her father, Joe Neill, had come from poverty himself. The young dad-of-four was determined never to let his own children go without the way he did. As soon as he could, the hard-working drainage contractor moved his entire family out and built them a house in Henderson, West Auckland. But he never forgot his roots. Along with his wife Pam – they had first become parents to Trelise while still teenagers – their ethos was always, “If you have it, you share it. Where you can, you serve.” The iconic fashion designer explains, “We were lucky because Dad earned enough money for us kids to have whatever…

This month, things are shifting in Matilda’s busy young household. After working from home and being with her kids most of the day, Matilda has taken over as Drive co-host on The Hits to cover for PJ Harding, who is on maternity leave. The 34-year-old has a successful podcast, Untidy, but has never done radio before and is nervous and excited about the challenge. “It’ll be a big change for our family and it was a big decision to accept because I’ll be gone from midday til 7.30pm,” says the mum-of-three to Milo, five, Autumn, three, and Penelope, one, whom she shares with husband Art, 36. “I’ll be missing the dinner and bedtime routine, which is really special to me.” She laughs when it’s suggested that some mothers might be…

It’s a love story that has finally had a happy ending. But along the way, there’s been heartbreak, scandal, and more twists and turns than a Netflix drama. Now, as King Charles and Queen Camilla finally celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, His Majesty is thanking his lucky stars that he’s able to spend the latter part of his life with the woman who not only makes him very happy, but is proving to be an excellent queen to his king. The King is very grateful to have Camilla in his life and could not imagine being monarch without her by his side, says royal biographer Christopher Wilson. She soothes him in a way that no one else can. “Her presence reassures him. Despite all of the trappings of majesty, it’s…

She wed Taika Waititi in secret more than two years ago – and Rita Ora recently shared a rare insight into the success of their union. “Taika and I are basically just best friends,” the British hitmaker confided. “We wanted to live in that element for ever, I guess.” Kosovo-born songstress Rita, 34, had a turbulent dating life all throughout her twenties. Now she’s found the key to lasting love – and it has everything to do with the solid foundation of a prior friendship. “I have never dated someone before who I was friends with first,” she muses. “It’s different because the stability’s there, the framework.” The Let You Love Me singer and Thor: Ragnarok director made their official debut as a couple on the red carpet of The…

Risi e bisi PREP & COOK TIME 45 MINS SERVES 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped finely 125g pancetta, chopped 250g risotto rice (see note) 125ml white wine or vermouth (optional) 600-800ml hot vegetable or chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season 500g frozen peas 50g butter 60g Parmesan, finely grated, plus extra to serve 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan or deep frying pan over gentle heat. Add onion and fry for 8-10 minutes or until soft but not golden. 2 Stir in pancetta and turn up the heat a little to medium-low. Fry pancetta until it has started to release its fat and become a little golden round the edges. Tip in rice and stir to coat the grains in oil. 3…

When you start reading this, your mind might already be thinking about what you should do next or what you should be doing instead of reading an article about dogs and their qualities as a therapist. And maybe your mind already wonders how this could be beneficial. But taking a moment to listen to your thoughts will make you aware that most of them are looking back into the past or trying to predict the future. Your mind might say something like, “Nothing has worked for me in the past, so I guess nothing will work for me in the future.” But when you observe all there is, you might also notice a thought saying, “The past cannot predict the future.” If you can, make some room for this thought.…

Plastic food wrap has been around since the 1950s, with snap-lock bags following in 1964. Every single bag and every piece of cling film manufactured since then is still around, whether in its original shape or in the form of microplastics and nanoplastics that have been absorbed into the food web. And it’ll still be around centuries from now because plastic made from fossil fuel-based chemicals, which makes up the bulk of all plastic ever created, never truly decomposes. The buzz about beeswax Beeswax (candelilla wax is a vegan substitute) is waterproof and has antibacterial properties, making it excellent for slowing the decomposition of food. Coating fabric pieces with beeswax and using them instead of cling film to wrap food locks in moisture, flavour and freshness. Making beeswax wraps is…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Cheers to that! Rhea Perlman celebrates turning 77 on March 31. Here’s hoping friends will be raising a glass to her for the big day and treating her to a night out on the town. Elsewhere, American triple threat, the model, actor and musician Paris Jackson will be turning 27 on April 3. Wishing both women the most special of birthdays for this year! TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 You’re in the mood to shake things up! A change in routine re-energises you, whether it’s a new workout or an overdue social catch-up. Trust your work instincts. Money matters improve with a little patience. Romance heats up when you step outside your comfort zone. GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 Your mind’s buzzing, but focus is key.…

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Never sever Severance co-stars Gwendoline Christie, 46, and Adam Scott, 52, celebrated at the Los Angeles PaleyFest screening of the second season of the Apple TV+ psychological sci-fi drama and thriller. Kenya see me? King Willem-Alexander, 57, and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands, 53, blended with the stunning backdrop at a sanctuary park in Lake Naivasha in Kenya. Family time! BRUCE’S BIG DAY Acting icon Bruce Willis celebrated his 70th birthday with his close extended family, including his eldest daughter Rumer, 36, his ex-wife Demi Moore, 62 (above), and (right) Rumer’s cutie daughter Louetta, who’s two next week. “Dad’s doing great,” reported Rumer. Jennifer Garden-er “Celebrating growing season,” shared Jennifer Garner, 52, posing in a field of sunflowers. The actor’s been spending more time with her ex, Ben Affleck, since…