New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Issue 1, 2021

The world has watched her quiet transformation from friendly university student to warm and gracious queen-in-the-making. And as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, celebrates her 39th birthday on January 9, it’s clear to see how far this gorgeous girl-next-door has come. While the hands-on mother to Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and two-year-old Prince Louis has proven herself to be an unflinching support to her husband of nine years, Prince William, Kate has also grown in confidence to champion issues and spearhead initiatives that are close to her heart. Most recently, she unveiled the results to The 5 Big Questions survey, which supports parents and carers to give children across the UK the best possible start in life. Happy birthday, queen of our hearts!…

The world has watched her quiet transformation from friendly university student to warm and gracious queen-in-the-making. And as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, celebrates her 39th birthday on January 9, it’s clear to see how far this gorgeous girl-next-door has come. While the hands-on mother to Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and two-year-old Prince Louis has proven herself to be an unflinching support to her husband of nine years, Prince William, Kate has also grown in confidence to champion issues and spearhead initiatives that are close to her heart. Most recently, she unveiled the results to The 5 Big Questions survey, which supports parents and carers to give children across the UK the best possible start in life. Happy birthday, queen of our hearts!…

Happy New Year to you! How wonderful it is to say hello to 2021 and, while the world as we know it won’t suddenly change for the better, it does feel nice to say goodbye to the year that was 2020. It was a difficult time for so many people and I’m sure we all wish that things will be easier moving forward. Here at the Weekly, we’ll continue to bring you the best local stories, from catch-ups with your favourite Kiwi stars to articles about everyday people living interesting lives. And as always, our lifestyle section will be packed with puzzles, recipes, health news, home and garden tips, and more. In this week’s issue, we visit Jenny-May Clarkson and her whanau, who welcome us into their home. What struck…

Happy New Year to you! How wonderful it is to say hello to 2021 and, while the world as we know it won’t suddenly change for the better, it does feel nice to say goodbye to the year that was 2020. It was a difficult time for so many people and I’m sure we all wish that things will be easier moving forward. Here at the Weekly, we’ll continue to bring you the best local stories, from catch-ups with your favourite Kiwi stars to articles about everyday people living interesting lives. And as always, our lifestyle section will be packed with puzzles, recipes, health news, home and garden tips, and more. In this week’s issue, we visit Jenny-May Clarkson and her whanau, who welcome us into their home. What struck…

It’s a stunning day at Jenny-May and Dean Clarkson’s home, and a breeze is rustling the trees that frame the house the couple share with their extended whanau. Midway through our photoshoot, the photographer ducks out to grab something, and although the couple could relax and release their embrace, they draw closer, her head on his chest. It’s a sign that the bond these two share runs deep – just as it did during their serendipitous first meeting nearly six years ago. They’ve been through a lot since then – a whirlwind romance that saw them engaged after nine days; raising their twin boys Te Manahau and Atawhai, daughters Libby-Jane, 16, and Leah, 13; and experiencing devastating family heartbreak two years ago, when Jenny-May’s brother and father both passed away…

It’s a stunning day at Jenny-May and Dean Clarkson’s home, and a breeze is rustling the trees that frame the house the couple share with their extended whanau. Midway through our photoshoot, the photographer ducks out to grab something, and although the couple could relax and release their embrace, they draw closer, her head on his chest. It’s a sign that the bond these two share runs deep – just as it did during their serendipitous first meeting nearly six years ago. They’ve been through a lot since then – a whirlwind romance that saw them engaged after nine days; raising their twin boys Te Manahau and Atawhai, daughters Libby-Jane, 16, and Leah, 13; and experiencing devastating family heartbreak two years ago, when Jenny-May’s brother and father both passed away within a…