New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 1840

THE MAGICAL NANNY IS BROUGHT TO LIFE ONCE MORE Hurrah! Mary Poppins Returns looks Practically Perfect in every way! Emily Blunt (35), who has taken on the iconic role of the magical nanny in a revamp of the much-loved flick, appears every bit the part as she arrives to save the Banks family once again. The remake of the Disney classic, famous for songs such as Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, is set to be released on January 1, 2019 in New Zealand. Although Bert the chimney sweep does not return, fans of the classic will be delighted to see Dick Van Dyke (92) make a cameo as Mr Dawes Jr, the son of the character he played in the original film. However, the spot of Mary’s friend will not go unfilled, with Broadway…

THE MAGICAL NANNY IS BROUGHT TO LIFE ONCE MORE Hurrah! Mary Poppins Returns looks Practically Perfect in every way! Emily Blunt (35), who has taken on the iconic role of the magical nanny in a revamp of the much-loved flick, appears every bit the part as she arrives to save the Banks family once again. The remake of the Disney classic, famous for songs such as Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, is set to be released on January 1, 2019 in New Zealand. Although Bert the chimney sweep does not return, fans of the classic will be delighted to see Dick Van Dyke (92) make a cameo as Mr Dawes Jr, the son of the character he played in the original film. However, the spot of Mary’s friend will not go unfilled, with Broadway star Lin-Manuel…

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love sport. Union, league, cricket, lawn bowls – I’m a fan of it all (though soccer will always elude me) and my love for it has even earnt me an office nickname - ‘Yay Sports’. But since I was eight years old, netball has been my biggest love, and like a lot of little girls, I dreamt of being a Silver Fern. Unfortunately , my body didn’t get the memo; it turns out there’s not much space for a 5ft4 Fern with very average skill! But this week, I almost had my chance to finally wear the fern. I was asked to join a special team, the Media Ferns, to take on the Parliament Ferns in a charity match to raise funds…

String up your bunting, and get your camera and flag at the ready – the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are heading to New Zealand! Rumours have been swirling for some time, but the dates have now been confirmed, and Prince Harry and Meghan will end their tour of the South Pacific in Aoteoroa. So what will the royals get up to Down Under? Word from Kensington Palace is the trip will focus on youth leadership, environmental and conservation efforts. Both Harry and Meghan have visited New Zealand before, though not as a couple, let alone a married one. We’re certain the newlyweds will be itching to share their experience of the country together!…

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love sport. Union, league, cricket, lawn bowls – I’m a fan of it all (though soccer will always elude me) and my love for it has even earnt me an office nickname - ‘Yay Sports’. But since I was eight years old, netball has been my biggest love, and like a lot of little girls, I dreamt of being a Silver Fern. Unfortunately , my body didn’t get the memo; it turns out there’s not much space for a 5ft4 Fern with very average skill! But this week, I almost had my chance to finally wear the fern. I was asked to join a special team, the Media Ferns, to take on the Parliament Ferns in a charity match to raise funds for the…

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Meghan and Harry will arrive in Wellington, where they will likely be greeted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 The royals will travel from Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 The pair will head to Auckland, where plans remain top-secret. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 From Auckland to Rotorua, the royals will most likely get to partake in a Maori cultural experience, including a hangi, and witness the region’s geothermal activity. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 The royals will say their farewells and return home to Kensington Palace in London.…