62 days ago

๐Ÿ•๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ Skin Allergies in Pets ๐Ÿฉบ๐ŸŽ‹

Pet Vets Manurewa from Pet Vets Manurewa

Spring means allergy season โ€” not just for us, but for our furry friends too! ๐ŸŒธ

We often see dogs with skin, ear, and eye irritations during this time of year. If left untreated, these can lead to secondary bacterial or fungal infections that are much harder to manage.

๐Ÿ’Š Unlike humans, antihistamines donโ€™t work very well in pets. But donโ€™t worry โ€” there are safe and effective treatments available!

Cytopoint injections โ€“ a monthly treatment that helps stop the itch.

Apoquel tablets โ€“ help control ongoing itchiness.

Supportive care โ€“ including medicated shampoos, low-allergy foods, and good flea control.

๐Ÿถ If your pet is itching, licking, or showing signs of discomfort, talk to us today. Weโ€™ll help tailor the best treatment plan to keep them happy and comfortable this spring! ๐ŸŒผ

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5 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโ€™s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1619 votes
8 days ago

Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if youโ€™re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.

But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.

So weโ€™re curiousโ€ฆ
How are you feeling about the current property market?

If youโ€™re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.

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11 hours ago

โ€˜Tis the season to not get scammed ...

The Team from New Zealand Police

As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.

Dunedinโ€™s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.

There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
๐Ÿ”’ โ€œA good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the sellerโ€™s Facebook profile was created. If itโ€™s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.โ€
๐Ÿ”’ Another important step is to make sure the sellerโ€™s profile name and bank account name match up. โ€œWeโ€™re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - thatโ€™s a huge red flag."
๐Ÿ”’ โ€œWhen youโ€™re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
๐Ÿ”’ โ€œQuite frankly, itโ€™s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
๐Ÿ”’ "If youโ€™re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if itโ€™s stolen or if thereโ€™s money owed on it.โ€

A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105

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