Cat attacks in Hamilton and surrounding areas
***WARNING - CAT ATTACKS***
(shared from Facebook)
Sadly the SPCA have shown a disinterest at the moment about the antifreeze one but it is being worked on.
Please be extra vigilant and report all of these offenses to SPCA and police under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 (refer photos for WILFUL ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS description and penalties).
Please also post these acts to this group as we will be collating these offenses.
THIS IS ALL ANIMALS, NOT JUST CATS - Please share all as this needs to stop!!!
Antifreeze poisoning: Nawton, Hamilton
Fur attacked and painted: St Andrews/Pukete, Hamilton
Petrol douse, shooting, various attacks: Willow Gove, Morrinsville
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
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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91.7% Yes
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8% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!
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