Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 36, 2025 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

You are my lady! Despite battling illness, George Clooney and wife Amal, 47, stole the show on the Venice Film Festival red carpet last week. The premiere of his new film, Jay Kelly, was the only event the father of two, 64, could attend at the festival, after being forced to bow out of his other duties due to a sinus infection. At a press conference, the film’s director Noah Baumbach quipped, “Even movie stars get sick.” Meanwhile, Jungle Cruise co-stars turned pals Emily Blunt, 42, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, 53, debuted their gritty sports biopic The Smashing Machine, about ’90s MMA fighter Mark Kerr. The former wrestler credited Emily with helping him prepare for his most serious role yet, which is already receiving Oscar buzz. “That transformation could…

Will Smith’s latest attempt to relaunch his career has gone viral – for all the wrong reasons. The Hollywood A-lister kicked off the UK leg of his current music tour in the small seaside town of Scarborough, and the backlash was fierce when he uploaded an apparently AI-enhanced video showing an adoring crowd cheering him and holding up signs. Fans pointed out that one sign read, “FR6SH CRINCE”, while other strangely spelled banners were held up by six-fingered hands. Bizarre spelling and “wrong” hands are both hallmark errors of AI. Instead of denying he’d faked his official video footage, however, the actor and rapper leaned into the controversy. Soon after, he shared a new video of the crowd, all with computer-generated cats’ heads, together with the caption, “Crowd was poppin’…

Whether she’s performing the national anthem in a packed stadium, championing music therapy or working behind the scenes supporting other musicians, Dame Hinewehi Mohi has a gift for bringing people together through music. Now, alongside close friend Stacey Morrison, she’s on a mission to unite Kiwis everywhere through joyful, waiata singalongs. “It’s kind of been an obsession of mine for a few decades, how the impact of waiata and in particular singing together is so glorious,” explains Hinewehi, 60. This year, the Māori mavens have been organising and leading singalongs at stadiums and sports games around the country. While waiata are an integral custom on the marae and in many Māori settings, they say singing in a group in public is something many adults rarely get the opportunity to do.…

Gráinne Moss will never forget being unexpectedly pulled out of the water by the scruff of her neck into a safety boat as she swam the Cook Strait crossing, only to be told a shark was circling where she had been just moments earlier. “I’m the only person ever to have a recorded shark encounter in the Cook Strait,” shares Gráinne, 55. Six minutes later, she hopped back in the water and swam for another four-and-a-half hours, finishing in the dark at 9.30pm. She has also earned the nickname “jellyfish magnet” after being absolutely hammered by them while swimming more than 13 hours from Scotland to Ireland in 12.8-degree water that left her in the beginning stages of hypothermia. But it’s all been worth it, she says, for the incredible…

Impossible pie The reason this pie is “impossible” is because the ingredients separate into three layers while baking. The heavy flour sinks to the bottom of the dish and pretends it’s pastry, the light coconut floats to the top to make a kind of crust or topping, and the egg and milk stay in the middle, making a delicious custard. SERVES 8 PREP + COOK TIME 50 MINUTES ½ cup (75g) plain flour 1 cup (150g) coconut sugar ¾ cup (60g) desiccated coconut 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 125g butter, melted ½ cup (40g) flaked almonds 2 cups (500ml) milk Fresh passionfruit, blackberries and blueberries, for serving 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan. Grease a 24cm pie dish. 2 Combine sifted flour, sugar, coconut, eggs, vanilla, butter and half…

1 The bubble skirt When the hem has been caught up, the puffball-effect is just that little bit more interesting. 2 A bold print dress Floral prints are always a good idea, but you can always freshen with a fruit print. 3 A sheer, floaty dress This style of frock is the embodiment of spring. 4 Shorts Bermudas or jorts (that’s jeans/shorts) are this season’s big news. 5 The waistcoat Worn as a top with pants, this is the new pantsuit. Bonus points if it’s in a soft pastel. 6 A plaid dress The lumberjack staple print has been appropriated for pretty dresses. 7 The lightweight trench A brilliant trans-seasonal layering item. 8 White jeans A cooler look for warmer weather than dark denim. 9 Capri pants They’re back! But…

SEPTEMBER Chores The weather mightn’t be markedly different, nor does the garden suddenly spring into life, but there is no doubt that the official arrival of spring on September 1 is accompanied in a gardener’s mind by an undefinable yet definite lightening of spirit, a fresh sense of hope and expectation. Early birds Northern gardeners can start sowing basil, chillies, eggplant, melons, cucurbits (pumpkin, squash and courgettes), peppers and tomatoes under cover (in glasshouses, cold frames or sunny window ledges). Gradually expose them to the outdoors and the cold as they mature. Those in cooler regions are best advised to wait until later in the month. Again, while southerners and those in cooler parts could hold off for a few weeks, northerners may sow directly into the garden beetroot, carrots,…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 Your social calendar is brightening, lifting your mood and opening unexpected doors. Networking or group activities could also lead to career opportunities. Love feels stronger when you listen as much as you share, while friendships are supportive, giving you what you need. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Determination is your strength and it brings progress at work. Recognition or reward may follow if you ask for it. A midweek surprise could shift your plans, but flexibility works in your favour. Romance deepens when you are honest about your feelings. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 Restless energy is pushing you toward new experiences. Learning something fresh or exploring new surroundings will keep you engaged and financial matters can be improved with a careful…

Without being too Auckland-centric, I’d like to write about one of the major attractions of the City of Sails. An attraction I believe should be introduced nationwide for the good of the country, its people and its jetsam. I’m talking, of course, about the inorganic collection. The excitement begins with the invitation: a mid-year email that always brightens a cold, dark, winter’s day. One of the few emails from the council that lifts the spirits instead of lowering the bank balance. “We’re in!” we shout. Then the confirmation! The whole family gathers around as the appointment is logged in the calendar. At this stage, only the week. Auckland City Council knows how to tease an event – it drip-feeds the details. We only find out the exact day a week…

Gripping Kiwi mystery In the bush lies the secrets of a girl’s disappearance Right from the first page, it’s clear this is going to be an action-packed story. And as the novel twists and turns through New Zealand’s wilderness, it’s impossible to tell where it is going to take you. Part mystery, part love story, The Vanishing Place is as gripping as it is intensely atmospheric. Set on the West Coast of the South Island, it opens with a young girl covered in blood appearing in a grocery store in the remote town of Koraha. She’s ravenously hungry and, aside from giving her name – Anya – refuses to say anything. Local cop Lewis Weston can’t miss the resemblance, though. Anya has to be in some way related to a…

In this week’s cover story, we reveal the Prince and Princess of Wales’ plans to move into their forever home. It’s not without challenges and expectations for William and Catherine, as you can imagine. Discover all the details from page eight. You’ll already have spotted our pages of stars dressed to the nines for the Venice Film Festival’s red carpet. So many big names and dazzling smiles wowing the crowds. I especially love seeing all those fabulous frocks! This year marks the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) and we have loads of inspiration for you. Don’t miss our story with Dame Hinewehi Mohi and Stacey Morrison, who share how they are combining their talents for good. And if you’d like to get involved,…

Forget Daisy Jones and the Six – it’s now Riley Keough and the Two! The 36-year-old set tongues wagging recently when she was spotted at Venice’s Marco Polo Airport with her husband, Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen, 34, their three-year-old daughter Tupelo and a baby. The Logan Lucky star famously kept Tupelo a secret for five months after the tot’s August 2022 arrival, only mentioning she had a daughter in her eulogy to her late mother Lisa Marie Presley in 2023. A year after Tupelo’s birth, Riley revealed her daughter was born via surrogate and fans now suspect the actor – granddaughter of King of Rock ’n’ Roll Elvis Presley – has secretly welcomed a second child in the same manner. When discussing Tupelo’s conception, she explained she “can carry children”,…

Meg Williams is one of New Zealand’s most influential creative leaders. The 42-year-old has helmed some of our most significant cultural events and is the chief executive of the World of Wearable Art (WOW), the theatrical fashion show attracting 60,000 viewers each year. Growing up in the UK, creativity and volunteering was always a part of Meg’s world. She helped backstage at local village hall shows and children’s productions, and played bass guitar in bands while studying English and American literature at the University of Warwick. Drawn to New Zealand after her father emigrated here, Meg, her husband Olly Bisson and their daughter Bess, eight, have called Wellington home since 2009. In a career made of many memorable moments, she remembers convincing acting legend Stephen Fry among others to recite…

Chicken & bacon fettuccine SERVES 4 PREP TIME 15 MINUTES COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 300g fettuccine 45g butter 7 rashers (250g) streaky bacon, diced 300g skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced ½ onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 6-8 button mushrooms, cleaned, sliced 1 ¼ cups (310ml) cream ½ cup (50g) finely grated Parmesan, plus extra to garnish (optional) 1 red capsicum, finely sliced Fresh parsley, finely chopped, to garnish (optional) 1 Bring 3 litres of salted water to the boil in a large saucepan. Add fettuccine and cook for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions. Drain, reserving ¾ cup (185ml) of the cooking water. Set aside. 2 While pasta cooks, heat 15g of the butter in a large frying pan. Fry bacon until crispy, then drain on…

Ever feel you’re getting medical advice from TV ads? One that’s been nagging at me is the Arexvy vaccine for older people at risk of respiratory syncytial virus… or RSV. Hence Arexvy. Well, sort of. It should have been Aresvy? But perhaps Aresvy lends itself to some vulgar pronunciations! Anyway, the Arexvy TV ad touched a nerve because last year I developed acute bronchitis and I don’t want it again. A close mate died of respiratory issues this year. I need no convincing of the dangers. As it happened, my GP raised the issue of Arexvy on my next visit. She didn’t insist I get vaccinated – her practice didn’t offer them. She simply suggested I consider it and enquire at my pharmacy. I decided, why not? We were off…

Just when I thought it was safe to hang out the washing, our rotary line is under attack – again. What is it with landscape gardeners and their loathing of washing lines? When I was living in a cottage in Grey Lynn, we undertook a few renovations, inside and out. And the professionals I signed up to make our place beautiful had the washing line in their sights from day one. The fact I was able to have a washing line at all – even one that was retractable and barely took up any space in the back garden – is testament to my love of freshly laundered clothes. When I moved out of Grey Lynn and into a couple of rented apartments, I hated having no choice other than…

The critics may have panned the second series of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix cooking show With Love, Meghan, but her biggest fans still love her work. Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, feature in several behind-the-scenes shots she posted on Instagram to mark the launch of the series, although she has been careful not to show their faces. One image captures the redhaired pair watching their mum, 44, on a monitor as she films an episode. Another has Archie, six, operating a clapperboard, and Lilibet, four, sitting in what appears to be Meghan’s make-up chair. Dad Prince Harry, 40, also poses with Meghan and guest chef Clare Smyth in another shot. The cheerful social media post is in contrast to the dismal reviews of the show, which has…

Christina Applegate has revealed the heartbreaking toll her degenerative illness has taken on her teenage daughter. The Married… With Children star, 53, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021 and says her daughter Sadie, 14, struggles to see her in pain. “Sadie only knew me as healthy and a runner, a Pelotoner [cyclist] and a dancer,” says Christina, who shares her daughter with her Dutch bassist husband Martyn LeNoble, 56. “Now I see her look at me when I’m in bed and can’t quite move, or I wanna go say goodnight to her in her room, but I can’t quite get down the hallway for whatever reason that my legs aren’t working that day. “The more she’s gotten older, I think the more it’s hurting her. “But you know what’s…

Anne Batley-Burton has had many titles in her life: the Champagne Lady, the Cat Lady and even a Real Housewife. With the local elections on the horizon, she’s looking to add a new moniker to her collection – politician. Anne is running for a seat on the Waitematā Local Board in Auckland on the Communities & Residents (C&R) ticket. Though she never had political aspirations, she grew tired of sitting around talking about how bad things were and was inspired to take action. “I’ve been asked a few times to put my hand up and run for the local board, but I’m always so busy,” says Anne, chatting to the Weekly at her Auckland home. “But I feel like, particularly since Covid, everything has gone downhill so badly and everywhere…

Standing side by side on the 2500-hectare Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farm they manage, Chloe and Makita Butcher-Herries are living proof that hard work, love and resilience can transform even the biggest dreams into reality. “We don’t like to harp on about ourselves, but I’m so proud of what we’re doing in the midst of raising our first baby and running two farms,” says Chloe, 33, who was drawn to farming from a young age. “We’re two Māori women farming the land and bloody smashing it! I truly love our lifestyle and what we do. “I remember being eight, eating my first lamb’s tail around the fire on my uncle’s farm, looking around at the trees, experiencing that connection to our whenua [land] and feeling so good.” By 2019,…

KAREN WALKER The brand’s first show in 15 years, the Karen Walker x Adidas New Zealand Fashion Week extravaganza was full of high-octane energy, colour and a beauty look with plenty of personality. “Hair is as much a part of dressing as the clothes themselves,” explains designer Karen. “It sets the tone, brings the attitude and carries the energy.” HAIR HOW TO STEP 1: ADD VOLUME AND TEXTURE Start with damp hair. Apply a volumising mousse generously throughout, working it in with your hands to create lift and body. STEP 2: DIFFUSE THE PRODUCT Using the Shark FlexStyle Curl-Defining Diffuser, thoroughly dry your hair. As you dry, scrunch hair with your hands to enhance texture. Once completely dry, gently brush through to soften and shape. STEP 3: SECTION AND PONYTAIL…

If you caught sight of yourself in the mirror this morning and thought, “Crikey! How about those dark circles and that lifeless pallor – I look knackered!”, then I want you to know you’re absolutely nailing it. I have it on good authority (I read it somewhere and heard some young people talking about it) that the latest TikTok beauty trend is a thing known as “Tired Girl”. So look at you – like a stopped clock showing the right time twice a day – your saggy, baggy, grey old face is now also edgy and cool. Kinda. The personification of the Tired Girl-look is young and gorgeous Jenna Ortega, who stars in Netflix’s Wednesday, a fresh take on the Addams Family story. If you haven’t seen the show, think…

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Lady Gaga took a break from The Mayhem Ball World Tour to tease her upcoming appearance as a witch on the hit Netflix series Wednesday. The 39-year-old joined the cast, including the show’s star, Jenna Ortega, 22, at a special fan event in New York, where she announced she will release a new song – The Dead Dance – written especially for the show. Jenna, who plays Wednesday Addams and serves as an executive producer, had high praise for the popstar, enthusing, “Just being able to watch her and take her in is a surreal experience.”…