High Fashion & Heritage Styles
Getting dressed for the day took on a new meaning as members of a fashion troupe quickly donned gowns, bodices and petticoats in a fast-moving fashion show for Ryman residents.
Corsets and bustles were show off at every twist and turn. There were multiple outfit changes for the Yvette Williams Village event, as the fashion models made the most of an Otepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival event.
Historical costumer Lorraine Clark has been showing off Regency, Victorian and Edwardian garments throughout the South Island since 2005. She and Wilma Graham are two of the original members. Known as, Images of the Past, the group wear historically-accurate period garb.
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Poll: Are swear words no longer?
In 2023, Apple amended its autocorrect function to allow Iphone users to freely use their intended word without mentioning 'ducks'. Is this a sign of the times? Are swear words no longer taboo in our communities or workplaces?
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21.2% Yes - swear words don't phase me
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47.3% No - it's still inappropriate to swear
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30.9% It's depends on the word
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0.7% Other - I'll share below!
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Name a month in which people sleep the least.
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This week's prize winners
We've pulled four names this week of members across the country. The winners of the $100 Prezzy® cards are:
Sheena Bond from Napier
Ralph Dixon from Rotorua
Katie Johnston from Invercargill
Samantha Sanderson from Beckenham
Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 18th June.
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