Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 37, 2025 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Who caught our eye this week Winners all round It only took 30 years, but Mariah Carey finally walked away with her very own Moon Person at the MTV Video Music Awards last week in New York. Along with winning Best R&B video for her song Type Dangerous, Ariana a Grande, 32, presented Mariah, 56, with the top honour of the evening – the Video Vanguard Award. “I just have one question,” the mother of two quipped. “What in the Sam Hill were you waiting for?” Ricky Martin, 53, received the first-ever Latin Icon Award – 26 years after he made history as the first male Latin artist t to be nominated for and win Best Pop Video.…

She’s the one! They’re “Zo” in love! Crooner Harry Styles and High Fidelity star Zoë Kravitz continue their PDA-packed romance. The twosome was recently spotted holding hands in New York – just weeks after they were seen kissing in a restaurant in London and cosying up in Rome. A source close to Zoë, 36, who’s currently promoting her new movie Caught Stealing, says she’s been “whisked off her feet” by handsome Harry, 31. “There are no labels right now,” says another source, “but they have a connection.” Jen’s biggest fear Despite more than 30 years as a Hollywood A-lister, Jennifer Aniston still gets nervous in public – and that’s why she doesn’t attend the Met Gala. “It overwhelms me,” says the Friends star, 56. “I’m a jeans, flipflops and tank…

Dame Robin White (Ngāti Awa) is a renowned painter and printmaker. A graduate of the Elam School of Fine Arts, Robin, 79, has lived and worked in various locations, from Bottle Creek to Portobello and Kiribati to Masterton. This year, Robin features in the documentary Grace: A Prayer for Peace, a stunning cinematic journey by acclaimed filmmaker Dame Gaylene Preston. “I’m the youngest of seven, but I was like an only child. Dad was in his mid-fifties when they had me and Mum was in her forties. My brothers and sisters had mostly left home by the time I came along, so they were more like aunties and uncles. I’m 79 now – the last one standing. We moved around a lot when I was little, from Kerikeri to Whangārei…

It might be 2025, but it’s still relatively rare to see women working on commercial marine vessels in New Zealand. Which makes Rachel McGregor, 44, something of an outlier because she skippers her own custom-built tourist boat on the waters of Otago Harbour. “People are often fascinated to know how I got into this male-dominated industry,” says Rachel. “And I tell them it all started after I took a tourism course, then landed a job as a wildlife guide at Taiaroa Head. I was 22 at the time and from there, I volunteered on some Port Otago work vessels, from tugs to pilot boats – even the dredger.” ‘In my first skipper role, some people, – mainly men – would stare’ A career on the ocean wasn’t the obvious choice…

Ginger-soy radishes & red onions SERVES 2-4 2-3 bunches red radishes (about 12-18 radishes), with leafy tops (see note) 40g (2 tablespoons) butter, melted 2.5cm piece of ginger (about 20g), grated 1 garlic clove, grated 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari 2 teaspoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons rice vinegar Extra virgin olive oil 2 small red onions, cut into thin wedges Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season 2 spring onions, trimmed, thinly sliced 1 Remove greens from radishes, then wash and dry them well. Tear them up and set aside. 2 Cut large radishes into quarters and halve the smaller ones. 3 Place melted butter in a bowl. Add ginger, garlic, soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup and rice vinegar, whisking until smooth. 4 Heat a large…

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It has happened a couple of times this year when I’ve been emceeing an event – palpable discomfort, a resistance to the welcome I’m giving in te reo Māori. If you can imagine the sound of a group of people rolling their eyes? Like that. Nine out of 10 times, it’s the opposite. Something about hearing our indigenous language settles people and often, when I acknowledge whichever iwi are mana whenua for the place we’re in, there’ll be a warm murmur of “kia ora” back. But I know there are people distressed about the “Māorification” of Aotearoa (see what I did there?) and lately I’m aware they’re in the room. Meanwhile, closer to home, my daughter Holly (Ngāti Ranginui and on her reo journey) has challenged me to use more…

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What a star! They shied away from the cameras, but Jessica Chastain, 48, couldn’t miss having her kids Giulietta, seven, and Augustus, five, plus husband Gian Luca, 42, with her as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On top of the world After she spent half a day 30 years ago attempting to hike the Bear Creek Trail in Colorado, Oprah Winfrey, 71, returned and reached the peak in less than two hours. “I enjoyed every step, took in the beauty and made it to the waterfall.” Dead ringers It was a family affair as Dame Emma Thompson, 66, and her daughter Gaia Wise, 25, were joined by husband Greg (below), 59, and mother Phyllida Law (bottom), 93, to celebrate the release of the first film…

The hottest celebrity scoop Kate came back from holiday feeling lighter. A new season is always en pointe for trying a new look, which is exactly what Catherine, Princess of Wales did when she returned from her summer holiday. Almost breaking the internet, Kate stunned with a fresh “bronde” hairdo when visiting a natural history museum – though after the furore, Kate returned to her signature brunette. It was a poignant visit for the princess, who has previously revealed how spending time outdoors has been an important part of her recovery from cancer. A few days later, she joined husband Prince William at a women’s institute to mark the third anniversary since Queen Elizabeth’s II’s passing. Royal author Robert Jobson says the couple, both 43, are united for their future…

It’s always a delight to spend time with Nadia Lim. Before our photoshoot for this week’s cover, we enjoyed lunch in Ponsonby and getting her out on time was no easy feat. Everyone seemed to want a chat or a selfie and Nadia gave her time to each with warmth – she’s just that kind of person. Tracking down sunflowers at this time of year was a challenge too, though we did find some, even if they were smaller than I had hoped. Since winning MasterChef NZ in 2011, Nadia has become a household name. The 39-year-old is now an entrepreneur, television star and media personality. Yet in her candid interview on page six, she shares that life has not been without struggles, which I’m sure many will relate to.…

For 13 years, she was known simply as Mrs Kent, a music teacher at a primary school in the Yorkshire town of Hull. It wasn’t until much later that staff and pupils learned that the popular teacher was in fact the Duchess of Kent, a member of the royal family. Her secret teaching stint was just one remarkable phase of an unconventional – and at times very challenging – life. When the duchess died last week aged 92, tributes poured in for a woman who wasn’t a traditional royal but still dedicated her life to helping others, and was respected for her warmth and kindness. “The children love working with her,” said the school’s headteacher when her identity was revealed. “They say she never gets cross – she always looks…

Galette pastry & frangipane PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION) SERVES 12 Make the rough puff pastry and frangipane here as the base, then create a fruit galette by choosing from the four toppings and right and overleaf. 1 egg, beaten lightly Fruit galette topping of choice ROUGH PUFF PASTRY 1 2⁄3 cups (250g) plain flour ½ teaspoon fine salt 250g cold butter, chopped ½ cup (125ml) chilled water FRANGIPANE 1 cup (160g) natural almonds ½ cup (110g) caster sugar ¼ cup (35g) plain flour 80g unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1 To make the rough puff pastry, place flour and salt in a food processor. Add butter and stir with a spoon in the bowl to coat butter pieces in flour. Using the pulse button,…

The water-resistant rain jacket is having a fashion moment. Must be the mantras of mothers the world over telling us to “put on your raincoat”. The trench Thrown over anything, a trench will elevate anything from a work dress to exercise wear. They really are the workhorse of your wardrobe, given they’re doing the job for all four seasons. COMPILED BY FIONA HAWTIN.…

LIBRA Sept 24 – Oct 23 Opportunities to connect socially bring a sense of joy and fulfilment, while support from friends and new connections may prove beneficial. Financial stability will increase once you set clear priorities. In romance, balance is the theme as listening and sharing equally strengthen bonds. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Your persistence pays off in career matters as recognition for your hard work may finally come to fruition. In love, being open and honest creates deeper trust. Expect a small surprise that encourages flexibility, reminding you that change often brings growth. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 Your adventurous spirit is calling! Exploring a new subject or trying something different re-energises you. Career matters could benefit from a big-picture vision, but be sure not to…

Our vet has two waiting rooms. I didn’t notice this at first, and got a rather dirty look from a dog as I parked myself and Charlie our cat down next to it. Charlie, of course, was packaged inside her cat-carry cage and probably hadn’t noticed the pooch. Anyway, she was too taken up with complaining. At which point, the receptionist asked me to move to the other waiting room – the cat waiting room that I hadn’t noticed. Rather obviously, we’d put ourselves in the dog one. We moved, though I did wonder where the guinea pig waiting room was. Not to mention one for rabbits and the pet rats. If there was a rodent room, I didn’t notice. Charlie surely would have. Now settled in the cat waiting…

On Nadia Lim’s farm Royalburn Station, just outside of Queenstown, spring is in full bloom. Lambs are arriving, seeds are being sown and the snow on the surrounding mountains is beginning to melt. Seasons have never felt more meaningful to the Kiwi foodie, both on the land and in her own life. And after what she describes as a long, wintry spell, where her energy dipped and her spirits waned, Nadia is delighted to say the sun is shining for her again. These days, she feels lighter, brighter and happier than she has in a long time. “I really believe that we go through seasons spiritually and emotionally,” she says, catching up with the Weekly on a whirlwind trip to Auckland, just ahead of the launch of her new TV…

Exercise used to be about achieving washboard abs, but these days we understand it to be one tool in the arsenal of wellbeing. The Weekly chats with some favourite local faces about the exercise that keeps them moving and how mental health is just as important as physical. Sarah Gandy, 43, More FM Drive host. Favourite activity: Rebounding How long have you been rebounding? I started back in 2017 after finding a rebounder on Trade Me for $20. My workmates think I’m bonkers for doing it, which probably makes me want to do it more! I’ve kept it up all these years because you feel like a kid again. What else do you do in life to support your health and wellness? I do Pilates and strength training, and I…

I’m about to attempt a column about a show described by its creators as “non-explainable, incomprehensible – you have to see it”. Wish me luck! I’ve just seen the Abba Voyage “live” show in London. You’ll have read all about it. Others will have seen it. If you haven’t, believe me, it’s next-level entertainment. Swedish pop phenomenon Abba is brought back to life using motion capture technology and digital avatars. Glazing over? No idea what I’m talking about? Put simply, Abba’s recreated on stage so cleverly, you can’t tell the band’s not real. There’s a live backing group, but Abba’s vocals are taken from their original tracks. The huge Abba Arena was built just for the show. It’s the best lighting I’ve ever seen at a concert and the best…

Letters to the Editor HEARTFELT HOSPICE PLEA ● Winning letter I loved the recent feature “Hospice needs our help now” (NZWW, September 8). I believe hospices should be funded 100 percent by the government. If we didn’t have hospices offering community and in-patient support, patients would spend a whole lot more time in hospital. It’s likely they would need intensive care and the health system would have to foot those costs. We have two options: Firstly, we could lobby the health authorities to pay for hospice care. Secondly, we could throw ourselves behind the hospice in our area, making sure they get all the money and voluntary support they need. With our ageing population, if we want the privilege of dying with dignity in the care of loving staff and…

I was lucky enough to be at Eden Park to see the All Blacks play the Springboks a couple of weeks ago. What a night! All week leading up to the game, there had been a sense of occasion in Auckland. The South African rugby team hadn’t beaten the All Blacks in 50 attempts at Eden Park – their last win there was in 1937 – but they had beaten the All Blacks the last four times the two teams had met. So there was a lot on the line for both sides and their supporters. On the day of the match, it was a South African invasion in Auckland. I counted hundreds of men and women wearing green and gold jerseys on the streets and in the malls. When…

The hunt for Valerie An experienced hiker’s disappearance is a mystery Wilderness suspense novels tend to be full of simmering tension with the landscape fuelling the mood. Heartwood is set on the Appalachian Trail, a gruelling hike in the eastern US that covers thousands of kilometres. It’s the story of a race to save a woman who is lost and the people who are trying to find her. Valerie Gillis is a solo hiker who has almost tackled the entire trail when she goes astray. Deep in the woods, as she tries to survive, she writes letters to her mother describing her experiences and telling of the way the trail has transformed her. Lieutenant Beverly Miller is the woman who is charged with trying to find Valerie. She knows that…