Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

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We Are…
Editor-at-Large Sarah Henry Editor Sebastian van der Zwan Chief Sub-Editor Denise Bowden Art Director Mirella Monteiro Designers Anna Pétursdóttir, Béla Trussell-Cullen, Debby Wei, Hayley Pearce Photo & Editorial Coordinator Kellie Blizard ADVERTISIN
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Editor’s Letter
When this magazine first launched in 1933, it would have been unfathomable to think that an ordinary, suburban woman from Down Under would one day don a jewel-encrusted crown and rule an ancient European nation. Yet here we are today and the “girl fr
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In Brief
They say good things come to those who wait and former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern was the first to admit the wait was worth it when she married fiancé Clarke Gayford. The couple, who were forced to cancel their 2022 wedding plans thanks to Co
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Not living LIFE IN THE PM’s SHADOW
When her husband Christopher first contemplated a life in politics, Amanda Luxon didn’t give a lot of thought to the role she might play if he were to make it to the top. Being in the spotlight never appealed much to the former ballet dancer and teac
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Around The World
Gaza: War photographer Jack Guez took a moment to pause and capture birds in flight over Gaza as a rainbow painted the sky with colour. A tiny elephant calf was photographed cuddling up to her mother after a scary misadventure. Park officials discov
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The Making Of An Aussie Queen
There were tears, romance, humility and plenty of symbolism in the short but very sweet ascension ceremony of King Frederik X and Queen Mary, which ended in an unexpected balcony kiss, to the delight of the throngs below. In puffer jackets and beanie
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Why The Time Is Right For Queen Mary
When I first heard the news that Queen Margrethe II was abdicating, I was shocked. I have been reporting on the Danish palace for more than a decade and in that time interviewed a flurry of experts – protocol specialists and lofty historians, along w
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Becoming Royal
Mary Donaldson was born in Hobart, the youngest of four with two sisters and a brother, and will always be hailed as the girl from Tassie who became the world’s first Australian-born queen. But that carefree, empowering childhood is probably what pre
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The Cult Around the Corner
Within seconds of walking into the empty cafe, a salesgirl is asking what I want and hovering over me as I consider the cryptic menu. She’s wearing activewear, a red-tip French manicure and thick strips of false lashes. The Biscoff shake, she tells m
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The Crown Jewels
The lush emerald gems in this collection were originally a present from King Christian VI to Sophie Magdalene in 1723 and like all the Crown Jewels the pieces were crafted in 1840. The set comprises a diadem, necklace, brooch and earrings. The brill
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Jessica Mauboy
Jessica Mauboy is sitting in a field of hydrangeas in the middle of a flower farm. “I’ve never been to a flower farm before – it’s a magical experience,” she grins, looking out over the sea of pink, blue, purple and green. It’s one of many new experi
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It’s never Too Late
The year was 2007 and Nadine Bush, now 60, was in a hotel room in China when she received a phone call that made her jump up and down on the bed with excitement. She was working as the creative director of Jamie Durie’s landscape business Durie Desig
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“As A Little Girl, I Was So Frightened”
As she had done many times before, Dassi Erlich walked through the revolving glass doors of Melbourne’s County Court last August, arm in arm with her sisters, Nicole and Elly. She took a deep breath and steadied herself to speak to the jostling media
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A Second Chance At Life
I first met Toby when I went to buy a different horse. That horse was called Bundy and he was impressive. His coat gleamed and his muscles rippled as he moved. But in another paddock on the property, I spotted what looked like a broken down old nag.
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Ruff Road To School
The first day of school brings back so many memories. One child after another setting off down their own road. I still remember the day Ruff Red started school. Surely it was only yesterday that we’d brought him home from hospital wrapped snugly in a
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The Good life
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Change In Mood
When a friend woke to angry red blotches on her face, her self-esteem plummeted so much, she went into a self-imposed lockdown. Too embarrassed to deal with the glances from strangers or questions from friends, she waded solo through the process of f
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Step Up Your Walk
Last week I went for a walk with Prince William. I couldn’t help but giggle when he told me about how he used to sing at the top of his voice in the car to Tina Turner with his mother. Aday earlier, I strapped on my walking shoes for a date with Doll
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ5 min readDiet & Nutrition
Midlife Hormone Reboot
Hormones really do rule our lives. These tiny chemical messengers determine whether you get pregnant, how fast you burn calories, whether you sleep well and pretty much everything from your blood sugar to blood pressure and everything in between. So
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Are You A Grey-area Drinker?
I looked around to see if anyone was watching and, satisfied that all family members were absorbed in their own worlds and activities, I snuck into the pantry and reached behind the bottles of olive oil and vinegar for my halfempty bottle of red wine
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Decoding Depression
Clinical depression is not a single disease and is accompanied by a wide array of physical symptoms. The most prominent is exhaustion. This debilitating state is not relieved by sleep, rest or other positive interactions with the world. It persists r
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The One Thing I Do...
“I’m an avid rock climber and I go to the gym and climb with friends. I also walk my dog every day and chat to people at the park,” says Dr Katya Numbers, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). “Social health is
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ2 min readDiet & Nutrition
Waste Not Want Not
The pasta sauce requires the equivalent of 3 avocadoes (750g). Due to their shorter shelf-life and plastic packaging, buy leafy greens by the bunch rather than bagged. it’s much cheaper too. While brushing fillo with butter, keep remaining fillo co
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Lunch Box Goals
Place in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 2 months. The night before, place frozen muffins in lunchboxes. Refrigerate to thaw. You can use sweet potato instead of pumpkin and flat-leaf parsley leaves instead of sage. For a vegetarian versio
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Side Kicks
SERVES 8 PREP + COOK TIME 55 MINUTES 1.5kg medium size potatoes, skin on 1⁄4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 egg whites ¼ cup rosemary leaves, chopped ¼ cup thyme leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons fine salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus
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Home Sweet Home
Creating a day spa vibe at home is all about the little details. Self-care is trending now and, in my opinion, that’s long overdue. But we’re just not talking about beauty rituals – it’s about emotional, mental and physical health, and making time fo
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ3 min readArchitecture
Scene Stealer
Now, more than ever, home owners want to create interiors that reflect our personalities, and wallpaper is a great way to showcase your creativity and style. Twenty years ago, wallpaper was out in the cold, with few of us putting it up in our homes a
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Great Read
The latest novel from Hannah Richell is a change of pace from her previous books, moving firmly into the locked-room murder thriller genre. “In this case the ‘room’ is a peninsula that the characters can’t escape and the murder victim’s identity isn’
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The Power Of Love
Trent Dalton is overcome. It’s not an uncommon feeling for him. “I cry at the drop of a hat,” he confesses and frankly it’s hardly surprising he’s feeling so emotional. Trent has just spent the weekend with his mother, wife and two daughters watching
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In The Stars
As the celestial trinity of sun, new moon and Mercury in Aquarius on February 10 opens the gateway to your astrological new year, happy birthday Waterpourers! Mercury is amplified midmonth by enterprising Mars entering your sign, followed by collabor
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5-minute Philosopher
I’m sharing this photo from my wedding day. It’s not one of the main portraits you’d get framed, but it sums up everything about that day – me and my husband Ryan looking at each other and laughing. It’s one of my favourite photos ever taken of me.

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