915 days ago

New Zealanders are locking down their cats, for good

The Team Reporter from The Press

New Zealand is a nation of cat lovers, and increasingly – at least anecdotally – we’re keeping them inside.

Owners say welfare and conservation concerns are the main drivers; experts are cautious not to say too much, and cats are silent on the issue thus far.

What's worse — keeping a cat indoors 24/7, or letting it roam free where it will hunt birds, and possibly be injured?

Read the full story here and share your thoughts in the comments below.

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32 minutes ago

Get painting with Resene plant-based paints!

Resene

Plant-based paints are made just like normal paint but everything in the tin comes from plants and minerals.

Plus they’re Eco Choice approved with low odour and easy water clean-up, so you can paint or stain your place with ease.

Available from Resene ColorShops.
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2 days ago

Course placement

Adrian-James from Linwood

Hey I'm in Christchurch and I was wondering if anyone knows of any places apart from SPCA that handle cats and/or dogs that are looking for volunteers as I need to do 40hrs with cats and cats before September I also need to handle other small animals before June 23rd to pass module 3 any help greatly appreciated

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8 hours ago

Garage Sale Saturday 20/4

Amelia from Mairehau

Hi guys! We're having a garage sale tomorrow at 77 Aylesford St, 8:30-2:30. There's a huge range of womens clothes (Taking Shape, Pagani, Dangerfield), fiction books, Pop! vinyl figures, art, craft and sewing supplies. Come and make us an offer, we want this stuff gone!