861 days ago

Learning ballet in your 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond

Mildred Armah Reporter from Manukau Courier

Averl​ Hellyer​ was 76 when she first began ballet.

Hellyer won gold as a ballroom dancer of about 25 years, but stopped dancing because she felt, “nobody wanted to dance with an old girl”.

“Even my cousin who I did all the exams with preferred to have a 20-year-old in his arms than me.”

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2 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64.5% Yes
    64.5% Complete
  • 33.2% No
    33.2% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I'll share below
    2.4% Complete
2147 votes
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Clothes bin

Lorraine from Manurewa

Does anybody know if there's any clothes bins now in manurewa

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Derek from Papatoetoe

Morning everyone a beautiful fine day for the start of the weekend. Looks like summer is finally coming. You weekend laugh is here

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