Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 29, 2025 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Everyone from BFFs Lily Collins, 36, and Isla Fisher, 49, to Matthew McConaughey, 55, and his wife Camila Alves, 42, took their seats to watch the men’s final at Wimbledon – and even a young royal who couldn’t make it to the big event received plenty of attention! The Princess of Wales was all smiles as she presented the men’s singles winner Jannik Sinner with his trophy. While she was accompanied by Prince William, 43, and their two eldest children Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, 10, Prince Louis, seven, was conspicuously absent. The couple have had a strict rule of not allowing their kids to attend the event until the age of eight. In a touching moment, however, Catherine, 43, asked Jannik, 23, if he would sign three tennis…

Dressed from top-to-toe in her signature white, Geri Halliwell-Horner looked the picture of happiness as she stepped out at the British Grand Prix earlier this month, flanked by her son Monty, eight, and daughter Bluebell, 19. The Spice-Girl-turned-children’s-author was there to support her husband Christian Horner’s F1 Red Bull team – and she appeared far more relaxed than she did 17 months ago, when Christian’s sexting scandal hit the headlines. But just two days later, her world was turned on its axis again when Christian, 51, was suddenly axed by Red Bull at the same time as it was revealed Geri’s book company has racked up a huge $2.25 million loss. Now insiders say the star is once again lying low, waiting for the humiliation of her husband’s unceremonious sacking…

A truce between the King and Prince Harry could be just weeks away, after their aides met for peace talks that could hopefully lead to the rift between the pair being healed. But while His Majesty’s second son is said to be keen to mend fences with his dad, he apparently has no desire to patch things up with his brother Prince William. Royal sources say California-based Harry, 40, gave the go-ahead for two members of his team to meet with one of the King’s aides in London last week. But none of William’s staff were invited to the get-together at an exclusive club a short walk from Buckingham Palace. “Harry’s ready to talk to his father, but there’s been no contact between his team and William’s,” says an insider.…

For Sachie Nomura, food is more than just a profession – it’s a way to connect cultures. The celebrated chef has spent the better part of the past two decades bringing together the worlds of her native Japan and her adopted home of New Zealand through her cooking school and television series. But the 46-year-old admits that when she moved to these shores nearly 30 years ago, spending her days in the kitchen couldn’t have been further from her mind. In fact, she had every intention of becoming a nurse. “When I was younger, cooking was a chore,” Sachie tells the Weekly while chatting in her Auckland home. “My mum would ask me to cook the rice and prep the vegetables before she arrived home from work. I didn’t really…

Faux cacti garden For the cacti garden, take large river stones and paint them in various Resene greens. We painted ours in Resene Wham, Resene Kermit, Resene Away We Go and Resene Mother Nature. Then use Resene Cotton Wool and a fine brush to paint patterns to depict the different textures of your cacti, from spots to prickle-like dashes. Place into a painted pot plant like ours, painted in Resene Pink Ribbon, Resene Cotton Wool and Resene XOXO. Colours used: ● Pot: Resene Cotton Wool (white), Resene Pink Ribbon (pink, top), Resene XOXO (pink, bottom) ● Cacti: Resene Wham, Resene Kermit, Resene Away We Go, Resene Mother Nature ● Patterns: Resene Cotton Wool ● Table: Resene Wild Thing ● Wall: Resene Poured Milk Dino pencil holder To create the dino…

CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 You’re learning what truly matters to you. Money, values and self-esteem come into focus, but it’s not just about what you have – it’s about how you value yourself. A financial decision may feel high stakes, but your instincts are right. Invest in what brings real meaning. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! He’s a grown-up wizard now! Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe turns 36 on July 23 – and what a spellbinding occasion it’s likely to be. No need to hire a magician. Meanwhile, screen life was grim as Gilead for The Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss, but she’s due for a happier chapter on July 24 when she turns 43. LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 You’re in your element, but do not let pride stop…

I want to talk about wardrobes. Most grown-ups have one or share one and many of us probably think of them as a private place. What hangs in the wardrobe stays in the wardrobe – until you take it out and put it on. Though in the case of our wardrobe, good luck finding it. Ours is a place of mystery and nightmare. If, like the beloved wife and myself, you have a taste for older houses, you might suffer some challenges in the wardrobe department. In the olden days, when houses like ours were built, people can’t have had many clothes. Hardly any at all if our ancient undersized wardrobe is anything to go by. Needless to say, unlike the underdressed people of olden times, we have many clothes,…

Jessica’s joy Jessica Simpson beamed as she celebrated her 45th birthday in style with a week-long bash. The singer had a present for her fans as she teased a new single after her return to music following a 15-year hiatus. Glam mama Only a year after welcoming their first child, Vanessa Hudgens, 36, and her husband Cole Tucker, 29, are expecting again! Reflecting on her journey, she shared, “Becoming a mother has been the hardest, most exhausting but also incredibly fulfilling and joyous chapter of my life.” Paint-Ed! He’s conquered the charts, now Ed Sheeran, 34, is turning to his talents to a new pursuit with the first exhibition of his artwork in London. FAMILY TIME Fresh from their beach holiday, Brooke Shields and her daughters Grier (left), 19, and…

This week, Shortland Street star Ngahuia Piripi shares her joyful news: she is expecting a baby girl. She says that as a family of six, including a three-year-old and a two-year-old, they thought they were complete. They had given away all the baby clothes and the car capsule, only to find themselves scrambling to get them again. While it is an adjustment, their candid interview on page 6 shows Ngahuia and her partner Teone Kahu embracing it, with family at the heart of everything. Congratulations to them both. Elsewhere, Elisabeth Easther sits down with entrepreneur and former Dragon’s Den judge Annette Presley for an insightful chat. Annette shares how one teacher’s belief changed her life. Many of us have had someone like that. For me, it was my history teacher…

Jennifer Aniston has a special new friend in her life! The Morning Show star, 56, is dating life coach, author and hypnotherapist Jim Curtis, with the pair spotted getting cosy on a luxury yacht in Mallorca. “They’ve been seeing each other for a few months now,” says a source. “They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends. Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work. She’s really into self-help and wellness. They are dating, but it’s still casual.” The former Friends star and her new beau have been enjoying a summer vacation with a number of Jen’s A-list pals, including Ozark actor Jason Bateman, 56, his wife Amanda Anka, 56, and comedian Amy Schumer, 44. “He’s very different from anyone she’s dated before,” says…

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Annette Presley rose to prominence as co-founder of Slingshot, one of New Zealand’s earliest internet providers. Annette flourished in the tech world, and over several decades formed and grew several multi-million dollar companies in tech, communications, energy and fashion, employing and mentoring thousands of people along the way. Once described as Auckland University of Technology’s most successful drop-out, Annette famously sued Telecom and won. She was also a judge on hit TV show Dragons’ Den. Beyond broadcasting and the boardroom, Annette has championed a variety of causes with a focus on women’s empowerment, education and child welfare. Her latest philanthropic endeavour is The Annette Presley Dream Foundation which aims to empower women, uplift youth, and support community groups across Aotearoa. “I was a happy child, always wanting…

Forty years ago, the world went wild for Desperately Seeking Susan, a screwball New York fantasia including amnesia, Egyptian artefacts, mistaken identities, an armful of bracelets and an absolutely fabulous jacket! It made Madonna a movie star, won her co-star Rosanna Arquette a BAFTA and, in recent years, spawned a plethora of GIFs. We did some desperate seeking of our own and came up with some curious facts about the movie. Woman power Desperately Seeking Susan was a revolutionary movie – even by today’s standards. Its two leads were both female, and it was also written, produced and directed by women. It took a while, however, for the revolution to occur. Scriptwriter Leora Barish (left) spent years being told “only women and gay men” liked her story about a bored…

When it comes to glowing skin, 55-year-old J.Lo has a longtime favourite. She reportedly swore by Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream for more than a decade, crediting it as a go-to for keeping her complexion hydrated, radiant and camera-ready. “I’m a big believer in skincare and taking care of yourself because your face is your canvas. I love that Rose Cream by Dr. Hauschka – it’s natural and so hydrating,” she says. “It makes me feel like I’m doing something good for my skin.” Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream, $70.95 Dealing with oily skin? Take a cue from Oscar-winner Lupita, 42, who swears by this velvety matte foundation. She prizes its ability to deliver full, flawless coverage while keeping shine in check. “It feels like I have nothing on my…

Aren’t concert programmes a treat? At least, they used to be. I’ve noticed that a lot of the concerts I go to now don’t provide programmes. Either that or I’m too tight to buy them. The thing about them is even if they’re just useful information at the time, they’re great to look back on. Linda and I have a stack of programmes from concerts we went to in London. My favourite is a large, colourful one from a huge London concert, Mid Summer Music, in 1975. It was at Wembley Stadium and 75,000 went along with us. Not surprising. It’s the best line-up of talent at one concert I’ve ever been to. Top of the bill was Elton John and although he topped the bill, he was certainly not…

Letters to the Editor ON TOP OF THEIR GAME ● Winning letter The Kiwi mums taking on Lego Masters Australia (NZWW July 14) are strong role models for anyone wanting to pursue their passion while not really fitting the stereotype of Lego aficionados. Prescribed roles for women are still such a big part of our society: it’s great to see these two women doing their thing with incredible skill and such enjoyment. Elizabeth THINK POSITIVE Every week I am completely overwhelmed with this unequalled, unique gem of a women’s magazine – New Zealand Woman’s Weekly of course! However, the winning Letter to the Editor on the June 30 Conversation page from Kayelle was extra special, and I sincerely hope readers will take heed, take to heart and start a gratitude…

My beautiful and talented friend Tanya Carlson has closed her clothing store in Ponsonby in Auckland. She launched her eponymous label back in 1997 – one of a bunch of talented designers to come out of Dunedin, each with their own individual style, but sharing the art of exquisite tailoring. Tanya proved that Dunedin fashion wasn’t all long black skirts and black mohair sweaters. She loves satins, velvets and silk chiffons, and her designs are gloriously feminine and timeless. I remember the first time I saw one of Tanya’s designs. It was in the early 2000s and the dress was a beautiful apricot silk chiffon number. I fell completely in love with it. I rang Tanya’s design studio and left a message, asking if there was any chance she would…

All the teeny baby clothes had finally been given away. As had the well-used cot and car capsule. Shortland Street actor Ngahuia Piripi, 35, and her partner Teone Kahu, 32, were content at the thought that their blended family of six was complete. But while using the contraceptive pill – and in the middle of discussing taking “final steps” to make sure they didn’t fall pregnant again – life had other plans for the West Auckland couple. Today, as an upbeat Ngahuia is perched on a stool eating a packet of gummy lollies and patting her 25-week baby bump, she shares her initial feeling of ‘absolute shock’ to see two blue lines appearing on a pregnancy test. “I remember saying to Teone, ‘Babe, I’m getting sore boobs and feeling a…

As fundraising efforts go, it was extremely successful. Prince William got on his polo pony, whacked a few balls around a field and helped to raise $2.2m for a bunch of good causes. The future king is an enthusiastic supporter of the Royal Charity Polo Cup, which is held every year in Windsor to raise money for 10 charities he and his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, support, including Child Bereavement UK and East Anglia Children’s Hospices. He admitted it’d been a while since he’d been in the saddle, causing the event commentator Karl Ude-Martinez to cast aspersions on his fitness, saying, “He doesn’t play regularly, he’s going to have to stretch after this one.” But William, 43, did manage to score the goal that helped his team clinch the…

The life of a jockey is not for the faint-hearted. They’re up before dawn most days and are constantly on the road – not to mention the dangers that come with racing a horse 10 times their weight at speeds of up to 70km per hour. But Jasmine Fawcett, who is quickly becoming one of New Zealand’s top racing talents, can’t imagine her life any other way. “When I first started, I would wake up before my alarm because I knew I was going in to muck around with horses,” the Matamata local says with a smile. “I would do it for free, but the money is a nice bonus.” While the 31-year-old has been riding since she was a child, it wasn’t until she attended the Karaka Millions race…

Corrina Marunui is a wahine who knows just how valuable women are in the workforce. As a teenager, she was part of the country’s first all-female army platoon. She has worked on fishing trawlers, farms, for the former Department of Māori Affairs, and as a coach driver. At 50, she earned a degree with honours in Māori studies – and at almost 60, she dived into the civil construction industry with no prior experience. Now she’s a specialist operator for Higgins Contractors and has just been named a finalist in the apprentice category of the National Association of Women in Construction Awards. Born in Murupara and raised in the Urewera bush country, then in Rotorua, Corrina’s early years were steeped in nature and her Māori culture. “The values and morals…

Note Filling sponges with whipped yoghurt cream and homemade jam really does make them sing, but any good jam you have on hand will do the trick! Strawberry & rhubarb jam Victoria sponges MAKES 6 LITTLE CAKES Unsalted butter, to grease A little plain flour, to dust 200ml cream 165g caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 2 eggs 150g self-raising flour ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt FILLING 200ml cream 100g Greek-style yoghurt 1 tablespoon icing sugar, plus extra to dust 1 teaspoon rosewater 160g strawberry & rhubarb jam (page 43) 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan. Grease a six-hole large muffin tin (with 180ml capacity holes) well with softened butter. Dust tin with a little plain flour, tapping out any excess. 2 Make cake batter by placing cream, sugar…

Our love affair with jeans shows no signs of waning. They can take us from casual to work (maybe not if you’re a lawyer) and, with a glam top, through to evening. Comfortable and not too try-hard, they’re likely the most trusted thing in your wardrobe. We get that Andy Warhol said he wanted to die with his blue jeans on. But which cut is best for you? Using the camera on your phone, scan the QR code to shop Rolla’s Gigi Barrel Jeans. BARREL-LEG JEANS A horseshoe shape that balloons out off the hip into a curve, then tapers in at the ankle, they’re supremely comfortable and have the cool-girl factor, so it’s a win-win. They could easily swamp petite figures, so keep what you wear on top fitted.…

1 Purpose-built pieces Instead of a cumbersome knife block on the kitchen bench, next time you’re renovating, build in a long gap narrow enough to accommodate a blade between the wall and the benchtop for the knives to rest in. Or how about a pull-out drawer or labelled baskets next to the washing machine and dryer that can hold the laundry basket for easy transferral of laundry? 2 Downsize Compact appliances are small but mighty. Unless you have a large family, a four-slice toaster is a waste of space. You don’t need to have a full-size food processor if the most you ever use it for is blitzing up a hummus, so opt for the pint-sized version. And if there’s only two of you, a slimline dishwasher or single dish…

I’m having another birthday and I’m the first awake, lying in bed listening to the birds outside my window, feeling little puffs of crisp winter air on my face. I realise, with a grin, how much this is like the first birthday mornings I remember. In fact, I’m tucked up under the same wool blankets we had back then – soft yellow and mint checks, a Pania of the Reef label stitched on the corner. Which makes it easy to slip back in time, and remember the girl, and imagine for a moment I am still her. Now, though, in the room next door, my daughter and granddaughter are sleeping. I saw their two little dark heads on their pillows as I snuck by earlier to put the kettle on.…

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Looking for Levi (& love) The Gavin & Stacey actor has a tale to tell! Poignant as well as full of sparkle, this is a novel about missed opportunities and second chances. Oh, and it includes an enjoyable frisson of midlife passion. It’s about two very different people who can never meet, but still have an impact on each other’s lives. Linda Standish is a middle-aged Scottish divorcée who works for the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit. If someone dies alone, she tidies up what is left of their life and tracks down any living relatives. Linda loves her job and she adores her grandson Zander, who has been living with her since her son divorced. But now everything is changing. Her family is moving away and Linda has been pushed…

There’s no rest for the wicked! Fresh from her whirlwind press tour promoting her hit film Jurassic World: Rebirth, Scarlett Johansson returned to work on her new project. The 40-year-old was spotted filming alongside Adam Driver, 41, for their flick Paper Tiger, which follows the story of two brothers – the other played by Top Gun: Maverick’s Miles Teller – that are chasing the American dream, but become mixed up with the Russian Mafia. As they filmed on the streets of the Big Apple, Scarlett had to have some firm words with the paparazzi, who had gathered to take snaps of the award-winning duo. When they got too close to the action and disrupted the scene, she scolded, “Move out of the way! Let me do my job. Be respectful.”…