Jenny Lynch is a former editor of the NZ Woman’s Weekly, where she began her career in journalism. She also worked on the Weekly News, Sunday Herald, Thursday magazine, and in Australia and Canada. Although principally a feature writer, she gained wide experience in other magazine roles. At various times she was a columnist, fashion writer, theatre critic and layout designer.

In 1976 she returned to the NZ Woman’s Weekly, where she became assistant editor the following year and editor in 1987. She led the magazine for seven years.

Jenny is also the author of four non-fiction books including a memoir, “Under The Covers: Secrets of a Magazine Editor” and “Ready To Wear: The Changing Shape of New Zealand Fashion.” Her latest work, a novel, was recently accepted for publication.
Jenny was educated at Epsom Girls’ Grammar and in the United States.

Her talk to U3A on the history of (mainly) 20th century fashion is titled “You Must Remember This…”