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653 days ago

SPCA calls for law change to ban life-long chaining of dogs

Mildred Armah Reporter from Manukau Courier

The SPCA is calling on the Government to ban the prolonged chaining and confinement of dogs in Aotearoa.

Thousands of dogs spend their lives chained up in backyards or kept in confined spaces, the charity said.

However, the existing laws make it difficult for inspectors to intervene unless there are clear signs of physical suffering, such as injury or starvation.

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3 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.3% Yes
    84.3% Complete
  • 13.7% No
    13.7% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below!
    2% Complete
1539 votes
12 hours ago

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE BOTANY TOWN CENTRE NOW OPEN!

Chemist Warehouse

Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Botany Town Centre, next to New World.

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1 day ago

Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.

They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!

Click read more for the full story.

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