Walk in progress - Weekly people review 2011
The young Christchurch promotions model determined to walk again after tragically losing her legs in the February earthquake is still coping with the ongoing complications related to her injuries. In August, Stacey Herbert (24) told the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly about her miracle survival after being trapped for eight hours ...
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Romantic reunion - Weekly People review 2011
The reconciliation of childhood sweethearts Karen Harkess and Kevin Clews was one positive development from the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake.The pair, who met at Beckenham Primary School in Christchurch, got together when they were 13 and one day planned to marry. But it wasn’t until seven months after the ... More
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J Williams - Weekly People review 2011
He started the year as New Zealand music’s golden boy with 2010’s highest-selling single and a string of awards under his belt. But by midway through 2011, R&B singer J Williams’ star had well and truly fallen. In an interview with the Weekly in May J admitted he had hurt ... More
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Janet Frame's private life
The Janet Frame of Pamela Gordon’s memory is so far removed from the public myth of the shy, mad and reclusive writer, it’s enough to make you laugh. Or, in Pamela’s case, feel frustrated and, at times, angry. “She was a lovely, hilarious, amazing auntie,” Pamela says. “She was a ... More
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Over the Teacups
My four-year-old grandson was at the supermarket with his mother when he exclaimed, “You’re buying something, Mummy, auntie is buying something – I want to buy something!” Mum replied, “You have to be big, have a wife, have a job, then you can buy things.” He replied, “I have a wife – Maia,” meaning his four-year-old friend. Mum said, “What about a job?” Master Four replied, “My job is having a wife!”
Robyn, Whangarei
Water you want?
I was in the car and asking Master Three what he wanted for Christmas. He said he was going to ask Santa for a water pistol. “And Nanny,” he added, “I’m going to ask for some water for our paddling pool.” Now that could be interesting!
Julie, by email
Bee gone
Master Three had his first bee sting recently. The incident broke his heart, but after many cuddles he came right. Later he said, “I never want to see another bee again. I don’t like bees any more, I only like flies.”
Gaileen, by email
Fraud with worry
My daughter warned me that “old people are being taken for a ride,” and that I shouldn’t engage in conversation with phone sales people. To this, Master Five piped up, “Nana can’t go on that ride, she’s old.”
Joseph’s Nana, Hamilton
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