640 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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7 hours ago

Turn downsizing stress into strength

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

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9 hours ago

DONATIONS NEEDED

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Takanini Red Cross Shop is in need of good clean condition donations.
We are accepting furniture, homewares, manchester, books, kids books & toys, shoes
Also we are also in need of vintage & man cave items

Feel free to contact us on 09 2991311
Or you can drop your donations off during opening hours at
204 Great South Road Takanini

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9 hours ago

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Takanini Red Cross Shop is looking for volunteers to join our team.
If you can help out for a few hours a week, pop in store for a chat about what opportunities we have available or alternatively contact us by phone

Phone 09 2991311

204 Great South Road Takanini

Open 7 days a week
Mon-Fri9-5
Sat-9-4
Sun10-4

Parking at rear of building

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