New Zealand Woman’s Weekly is the country’s most read woman’s magazine. A true publishing icon, the Weekly shares stories of real New Zealand women as well as in-depth royal news and celebrity features from abroad. The magazine also inspires with relevant and aspirational content covering all things food, style, home and entertaining.
A glorious 90 years!
Letter from the Prime Minister’s office, Wellington, December 1932
1930s–1940s
Beginnings of A LEGACY • Kiwi women found a friend in the pages of their new magazine
Divine dames KIWI ICONS CHANGING LIVES • Some of our favourite women share their inspirations, triumphs and an achievement they’re especially proud of
We’re just getting STAR • With local and worldwide events, plus people to share and inspire, our Weekly
Mission accomplished! WEEKLY GOALS THEN & PRESENT DAY • As we flick back throug h the archives, we discover our magazine ideals have remained true to that first issue
Weekly’s celeb fan club ‘WHAT THE MAG MEANS TO US’ • Trusting us with their milestone moments over the years has been a real privilege and now some of our favourite stars salute us. Aww, shucks, you’re making us blush!
Intrepid globetrotter OUR WEEKLY TRAVELS WITH ANN • The Kiwi adventurer kept readers rapt with her tales from foreign lands
The unsink able dress! WAHINES URVIVOR’S PRICELESS FIND • Ferry survivor Diane relives that fateful journey and the frock that put her in her fave mag!
SHINING THEIR LIGHT Kiwi heroes behind the scenes • We celebrate local women bringing hope and healing to others
Fancy party NIBBLES • For a spectacular soirée, pass these goodies around!
Raise a GLASS • Fun and fruity drinks to get your guests in the party mood
SHOW stopper • Round your special occasion off with something sweet and spectacular
After-five RAZZLE DAZZLE • If you’re celebrating an occasion like we are, go to town on the glamour!
Putting on THE GLITZ • It’s our birthday, so it’s time to celebrate with a party-ready make-up line-up featuring some of our favourite brands
Setting and SMASHING GOALS • While achieving your dreams can feel like a fantasy, it’s actually more doable than you might think
Your party PLANNER • Tick off your to-do list for an unforgettable event
Mediterranean SUMMER TABLE • Create a fresh coastal look with breezy blues, then let the sunshine in with a burst of citrus yellow and soak up the compliments!
WIN A $10,000 GETAWAY* TO SUNNY WAIRARAPA • Enter to win a weekend away for four!
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WEEKLY trivia test • Do you rate yourself as our number-one reader?
Weekly RITUALS • Kevin reflects on his dear mum’s love for our magazine and its impact on him growing up
Gran would BE PROUD • Growing up with the Weekly in her home, just imagine the joy Michèle’s tales would bring her family today
It’s in the STARS • Your horoscopes for the week November 21 – 27
Get the party STARTED • Jeremy is celebrating his 60th with an alluring older woman – and you can read all about it!
Over the TEACUPS • Readers’ funny tales continue to delight
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A reminder OF MUM • Colin tells how working for the Weekly has made him a better, kinder man
Celebrating A LEGEND! • Kerre intends on ripping a page out of the Weekly’s book when she’s knocking on 90
ALL-TIME FAVES • Break out the popcorn and take a stroll with us down memory lane!
Enchanting chapters WEEKLY TOP 10 • Favourite novels from the...