Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 40, 2025 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Dame Helen Mirren has claimed she takes exception to the word beauty and instead prefers to have swagger, and that is certainly what the L’Oréal Paris “sisterhood” brought to the catwalk. With the iconic Hotel de Ville as the backdrop, the A-list ambassadors for the beauty brand, including Jane Fonda, 87, Helen, 80, and Andie MacDowell, 67, kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style, with a runway show that reimagined the famous French moto, “Liberté, Egalité, Sororité.” Fonda her style!…

Helen Manson is often detained at airport security for her travel history. As a New Zealand-based humanitarian photographer, she regularly travels to the world’s most low-income areas to shine a light on the crises occurring there. Her niche job behind the lens requires being in the thick of it all. The 40-year-old has found herself in many precarious situations: attending complex police and FBI briefings, carrying chemical warfare gas masks, interviewing ISIS wives fresh from escaping captivity, and witnessing both the pain and beauty found in refugee camps – all while trying to capture it in a way outsiders can understand. The intrepid mum of four now works as global director of Story, Social and Media Relations at the world’s largest anti-slavery organisation, International Justice Mission (ijm.org). Helen’s husband Tim,…

Dr Timoti Te Moke has experienced childhood abuse, addictions, gang life and repeated prison stints. But, he says, it’s the same single-minded focus that helped him survive those environments that drove him to become a doctor in his fifties. “When you decide to be part of a gang, you decide there and then that it’s going to be your life, no matter what anyone says or any barriers that are put in front of you,” he explains. “So when I first got knocked back from the University of Auckland, a lot of people would have been dismayed, but not me because I’ve got this single focus. It didn’t matter what happened – I was going to become a doctor.” It’s a remarkable story of success in the face of many…

Herbed ricotta & courgette involtini SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped finely 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 litre (4 cups) tomato passata 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped finely 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped finely Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season 3 cups (720g) firm ricotta 3 eggs 2¼ cups (180g) finely grated Parmesan 1½ cups (300g) drained chargrilled capsicum, chopped 5 large courgettes, cut lengthways into 2mm slices 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan. 2 Heat oil in a large, heavy-based ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened. Transfer half the onion mixture to a large bowl. 3 Add passata to the pan…

During perimenopause and menopause, the dip in estrogen and progesterone alters the skin’s architecture. Because these hormones help regulate collagen, hydration and barrier function, their decline can contribute to a loss of firmness and elasticity as collagen levels fall by up to 30 percent, along with increased dryness and sensitivity, uneven tone and pigmentation, and even unexpected breakouts after years of clear skin. Just as we rotate our wardrobes with the seasons, our skincare also deserves a refreshed strategy to reflect its evolving needs. Think of this stage not as a decline, but as an opportunity for an upgrade. Your skin prescription HYDRATION ON REPEAT Water loss can increase, so humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin help. Pair them with ceramides and fatty acids to support the barrier. TRY: (1)…

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Determination drives your daily routines, bringing steady progress and freeing you up for a new interest – which could be romantic! Remember to be honest about your feelings. Colleagues notice your reliability and opportunities will appear. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 Playful energy inspires you to chase joy this week. Romance feels passionate, with laughter leading the way. Career matters benefit from your willingness to try something new. If overspending has been an issue, set money aside for those little treats. A new hobby or activity lifts your spirits. CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 Home life is in the spotlight and family matters may need some attention. Your steady nature resolves challenges with patience. Career progress is consistent, though not dramatic. A…

Power behind the ruler Rome is a dangerous place for a woman with ambition Barring a few exceptions, women are shadowy figures in ancient history and it’s left to fiction to help bring their lives into the light. New Zealand writer Kaarina Parker has chosen to shape her story around an intriguing character. Fulvia was a wealthy Roman woman who, over the course of her life, married three politically powerful men. This novel covers her younger years and first marriage. Fulvia has been brought up quietly in the countryside. When her father dies, she receives a proposal of marriage from one of his friends. But Fulvia is intelligent and ambitious. She doesn’t want to lead a dull and insignificant life, and begs her mother to let her go to Rome…

It may not be the gold medal they were hoping for, but the Black Ferns ended their World Cup campaign on a high, trouncing the French 42-26 to secure bronze at Twickenham Stadium, in the UK. As she celebrated the win, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, who came out of retirement in the hopes of defending the world title, stayed mum on whether fans would see her in a black jersey again. “I want to have babies,” says the 34-year-old, who married Black Fern Renee Woodman-Wickliffe in 2022. “Where I go after that, who knows? I still want to play rugby.” With 11 tries, young star Braxton Sorensen-McGee, 18, was the leading try scorer of the tournament. She was just shy of Portia’s record of 13 and was awarded women’s breakthrough player of…

It’s incredible to think it’s been 20 years since Outrageous Fortune hit our screens and grew to have the cult following it did. The West family was raw and unfiltered, capturing the hearts and minds of New Zealanders in a way few shows had before or since. It launched careers, made us laugh and cringe at ourselves while reminding us of just how unique we are as Kiwis. I was an avid fan way back when, but once I knew we were doing this story, I revisited season one (available on TVNZ+). It was every bit as good as I remembered, though I’ll admit I was a little shocked by some of the themes and scenes! Not that I’ve become prudish, but it’s remarkable to think this was two decades…

Prince Harry has hit out at palace courtiers – or “men in grey suits” as he calls them – who he says are sabotaging his efforts to reconcile with his father, the King. A source close to Harry says he’s furious that unnamed officials have been trying to torpedo a reunion between the pair by giving negative stories about him to the media. “The men in grey suits should stay out of it,” says Harry’s pal. A tit-for-tat battle between palace officials and Harry’s supporters broke out after a UK newspaper revealed Harry might start taking part in royal events in a cautious plan to mend the rift with his dad. Details of a possible thawing in relations emerged after Harry met with Charles in London last month for the…

‘I just can’t help but mother and look after people and animals’ As their four-month-old daughter Orchard wakes, sustainability influencer Kate Hall and her husband Tim are immediately responsive, both beaming while they tend to their baby. Tim carries their wee girl back from the toilet – yes, toilet, they’re doing elimination communication and loving it – and Kate is completely at ease chatting to the Weekly as she reaches out for her baby and begins to breastfeed. It’s a picture of family harmony and contentment, something Kate, known to thousands online as Ethically Kate, has longed for since she was a little girl. But after a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy and emergency surgery to remove one fallopian tube, it’s a dream she once worried would never happen. “I’ve always…

Letters to the Editor TAKING ART TO HEART ● Winning letter It was a pleasure to read Kerre Woodham’s column about finding joy in her visit to creative people displaying their beautiful artworks at Eden Park (NZWW, October 6). We should be educating our young people to look for beauty, while preparing them for the workforce, learning to use AI, etc. An old Dutch proverb said if we can afford two loaves of bread, we should buy one loaf and a tulip. We need to feed the soul, as well as the body. Like Kerre, we hear a lot about the bad stuff going on in the world. The Weekly always finds happy reminders that there is plenty of good stuff too. Anne Your prize This week’s winning letter writer…

They say you should walk a mile in someone else’s shoes to understand their situation. On a recent Saturday night, I found myself almost literally living out the adage. I wasn’t in Mum’s shoes exactly, but I was walking alongside her snazzy sneakers and it gave me an insight into what it must be like to find your mobility limited. Up until three years ago, Mum used to play 18 holes of golf at least three times a week. But in recent times, she can’t walk the distances she used to. She’s also developed asthma since she’s lived in Auckland. I didn’t think there’d be too many problems, though, when I took her as my guest to the rugby recently. I’d been lucky enough to have been given an invite…

It’s his final gift to the people of New Zealand. On Tuesday, September 30, Nigel Latta’s book Lessons on Living went into bookstores around the country. He died from cancer that same day. In his three decades as a clinical psychologist turned author and broadcaster, Nigel, 58, touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of Kiwis with his wisdom and insights on everything from parenting to avoiding being scammed. Among the thousands of tributes that poured in on social media after his wife Natalie Flynn shared the sad news about his death were posts from people who spoke of how he helped them through tough times, particularly when it came to raising kids. They described his books as a lifeline, thanked him for being a reassuring voice in a chaotic…

Almost every New Zealander has been touched by cancer in some way and that’s why a group of past and present comedians – including Weekly columnists Michèle A’Court and Jeremy Corbett – are using their laughs for a good cause, raising funds for the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. David Downs, 54 What are your fears about performing comedy for the first time in years? That I will forget my routine, but hey, if Jeremy Corbett can remember his lines, then I should be able to! Share a funny memory with one of your fellow performers. Jon [Bridges], Jeremy and I did a show in Queenstown years ago, and we discovered the producer had skipped out with the takings. We had to go around town trying to find him and…

Menopause SPECIAL Menopause used to be a seriously taboo topic – but not any more! World Menopause Day is on October 18 and these celebrities are keen to kick the stigma to the kerb and talk about this natural part of life. Dame Julie Walters Mamma Mia! star Dame Julie, 75, recalls her menopausal years with her trademark humour. “Oh, God! It was like a chimney and came from the base of my spine. I was doing this TV show called Murder and every take there’d be, ‘Stop! She’s having a flush!’ At the National Theatre, I’d come offstage for a quick change and have to shout, ‘Garth, the tray!’ so this guy would come with this big tin tray and fan me. In Harry Potter, I was in a…

Thai green curry PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 40 MINUTES SERVES 4 PASTE ¼ cup refined (flavourless) coconut oil, melted 3 large green chillies, seeds scraped out, flesh roughly chopped 2 shallots, peeled, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled Thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled, chopped (about 20g) 1½ tsp ground cumin 1½ tsp ground coriander 1 packed cup roughly chopped fresh coriander, plus extra to serve (optional) CURRY 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup carrot, finely chopped 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube Zest of 1 lime or 1 makrut lime leaf (optional) 1-2 tbsp coconut sugar 1-2 tbsp lime or lemon juice, plus extra to serve 2 tbsp fish sauce 400ml can full-fat coconut cream 500g white fish fillets (hāpuku, tarakihi, hoki, moki, monkfish, bluenose) (see notes for…

You can tell the season’s changing because I’m wearing my spring gumboots – pale cream ones, which are an optimistic alternative to my black and yellow, polka-dot gummies that take me round the garden from May to September. Winter might be releasing its icy grip, but the rain won’t stop and I have to remind myself this is the way of things where we live, and to not be furious that spring isn’t always crisp sunshine with lambs frolicking amongst daffodils. There’s mud, weeds, grey skies and a continuing need for gumboots. I am, however, struck with the urge to spring clean. It started as a distraction – a way to soothe frazzled nerves. When life throws me lemons, I like arranging those lemons in careful rows, by size and…

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