646 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: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
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  • 8% No
    8% Complete
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1 hour ago

BRASS SCREWS SCATTERED ON CAVENDISH DRIVE!!!!

Carissa from Papatoetoe

At 1.00pm today, I spotted a pile of brass screws at the intersection of Norman Spencer Drive and Cavendish Drive in the Eastbound lane outside Chipmunks that have now been scattered all over the road. I called it through to Auckland Transport. But be careful, they could be all the way along Cavendish by now. Check tyres tonight and in the morning.