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Check out our clever girl Champagne getting excited at playing with her new cuddly toy.
We know she isn’t a tiny cute and fluffy puppy, but believe us when we say she epitomises a puppy at heart.
Very sadly, her previously owner didn’t have the time or knowledge to care for Champagne … View moreCheck out our clever girl Champagne getting excited at playing with her new cuddly toy.
We know she isn’t a tiny cute and fluffy puppy, but believe us when we say she epitomises a puppy at heart.
Very sadly, her previously owner didn’t have the time or knowledge to care for Champagne properly, and as a result, she spent most of her time chained up in the garden. This meant she missed out on those vital stages of learning boundaries, but most importantly, what is normal. That impressionable first year of life didn’t pan out as it should have.
To her, treats, open space and new people aren’t normal. She gets so excited like a little bottle of bubbles ready to pop and just needs some help reigning that in. Our dedicated canine attendants have been working with her, and so far she has exceeded expectations. They showed us how she can sit, stay and find hidden treats. How she mirrors a calm demeanor, because she is so eager to please and looks up to humans; she has always wanted company because she has only ever really known her own.
We are positive that with an experienced dog owner she will just blossom into a wonderful, yet still unique character. Baby steps will do it perfectly, and a calm routine without too many new things at once. It really wouldn’t take too much more than love, and some time dedicated to being her hero.
If you would like to know more about Champagne, or know someone who is an experienced owner looking to welcome a new family member, please do contact our canine team. They would love to hear from you. You can contact them on 09 256 7309 or send them an email at dogadoptions@spca.org.nz. Or come in and meet her at our animal village. We are at 50 Westney road, Mangere and are open 10am-4pm, 7 days.
Fire is deadly fast. Once it’s started, it’s too late to plan your escape. You need to be prepared to survive. So, the New Zealand Fire Service has developed Escape My House, a gripping interactive experience that takes place inside a real house fire. Try it for yourself at … View moreFire is deadly fast. Once it’s started, it’s too late to plan your escape. You need to be prepared to survive. So, the New Zealand Fire Service has developed Escape My House, a gripping interactive experience that takes place inside a real house fire. Try it for yourself at escapemyhouse.co.nz
This is our second to last daily showcase of two of our AMI Community Grant finalists, sharing a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Volunteering Canterbury
… View moreThis is our second to last daily showcase of two of our AMI Community Grant finalists, sharing a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Volunteering Canterbury
Volunteering Canterbury has been supporting volunteering for over 25 years in Canterbury. Increasingly we find ourselves going to the community to talk about volunteering; encouraging people to volunteer within their neighbourhoods. With people moving as a result of the quakes in 2010/2011, and the newcomers to the city for the rebuild, volunteering is providing excellent opportunities to make connections. We are seeking assistance for two tablets and a marquee so that we more readily attend community events and show people, on the spot, how to get involved with volunteering. VOTE NOW!
The House of Grace
The House of Grace is a home for pregnant teens and young mothers. Young mums are built up to be confident mothers, capable of raising children within healthy family environments. We help young women continue their education, overcome personal challenges and break free from issues that may be holding them back. As a non-profit and non-government funded organisation, we rely on donations. Funds will go towards furnishings for the home, new couches and updated bedding. We desire to make the home a beautiful, safe and peaceful environment for young mums who may not have experienced this before. VOTE NOW!
Smash, bash, crash and trash - that is the aim of the game for the demolition derby being held in Waiuku this weekend.
At The Vintage Store
Autumn Book Sale this week (20 - 25 March) - 10 books for $4
shop 3 /154 Kolmar Road Papatoetoe open 10-4 Monday to Friday 10-1 Saturday
This is day number eight of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Foster Hope Charitable Trust
Foster … View moreThis is day number eight of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Foster Hope Charitable Trust
Foster Hope purchases items to go inside backpacks that are given to children when they go into foster care as sadly, it’s not unusual for a child to arrive in care with only the clothes that they’re standing in. Our backpacks include a book, soft toy, toiletries, a carry all bag and other bits and pieces to let the child know that their community cares about them. We would love to include packs of new underwear in the packs if we had additional funds. VOTE NOW!
Taradale Alleyway Improvement / Beautification project
Taradale has two alleyways that are unlit and therefore unsafe to use in the evenings and due to their rundown appearance and lack of adequate directional signage, they are not working as well as they could to link the community to the center of Taradale. The project includes: installing safety lighting for evenings, painting a mural on the 36 metre long large wall to celebrate the 130th year since Taradale was made a Town District; erecting mural panels; installing better signage. VOTE NOW!
A Karaka rider has become the country's latest equestrian hero, after she won the prestigious Olympic Cup at Horse of the Year.
Lily Tootill, 20, beat big names to conquer the nation's biggest showjumping event, including previous winner, Helen McNaught-McFarlane, Olympian Maurice … View moreA Karaka rider has become the country's latest equestrian hero, after she won the prestigious Olympic Cup at Horse of the Year.
Lily Tootill, 20, beat big names to conquer the nation's biggest showjumping event, including previous winner, Helen McNaught-McFarlane, Olympian Maurice Beatson, ...
Patumahoe's form surged as they took the Counties Power Cup off Pukekohe in the Counties Power game of the week at Patumahoe Domain on the weekend.
The home-side frustrated Pukekohe by shutting down their attack and kept their opposition scoreless in the second half to win 24-11.
Led … View morePatumahoe's form surged as they took the Counties Power Cup off Pukekohe in the Counties Power game of the week at Patumahoe Domain on the weekend.
The home-side frustrated Pukekohe by shutting down their attack and kept their opposition scoreless in the second half to win 24-11.
Led superbly ...
How cute are these littlies? The kiddies from Little Pukeko's Preschool spent this morning giving away cookies in Pukekohe Town Square. The cookies, which were baked and decorated by the children, were given away as a random act of kindness as part of the pre-schools goodwill incentive.
And… View moreHow cute are these littlies? The kiddies from Little Pukeko's Preschool spent this morning giving away cookies in Pukekohe Town Square. The cookies, which were baked and decorated by the children, were given away as a random act of kindness as part of the pre-schools goodwill incentive.
And don't they look sweet in their green - dressed to impress for St Patrick's Day.
Currently popping up in Sydney suburbs in Australia are a number of child-specific taxi companies, filling a gap in the market for busy parents.
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Now’s a great time to get decorating! Whether it's staining the deck or picking out the perfect wallpaper, you'll want to know about this...
Get 25% off* Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products until 18 April 2017. … View moreNow’s a great time to get decorating! Whether it's staining the deck or picking out the perfect wallpaper, you'll want to know about this...
Get 25% off* Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products until 18 April 2017. Learn more now.
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This is day number seven of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Kidz need Dadz NZ
Our services provide… View moreThis is day number seven of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Kidz need Dadz NZ
Our services provide a range of programmes for all Dads, and a weekly support group. Our programmes are Dad focused, being a new parent, parenting with teens, understanding relationships. Any funds raised are used to support Dads in these areas as well as provide for community events that we run through the year. VOTE NOW!
Free For All
Free For All is a community focused initiative that promotes the sharing of resources by saving usable items from the landfill and then giving the items away free of any cost or conditions. We have recently opened a free, appointment based, op shop where the community can come shopping for needs and wants with no questions or judgements. We need help with day to day running costs; rent, power, petrol and advertising, to help make the community aware of what is available to them. VOTE NOW!
Adopted grandparents are the heroes of peacemaking efforts between the generations.
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If your name is on the list below you've won a $50 Petrol voucher! If your name’s on the list, please contact us before 12pm Friday 21 April to claim your prize. And if you recognise a winner from your neighbourhood, be sure to share the good news with them!
Belinda Brown - New Plymouth
… View moreIf your name is on the list below you've won a $50 Petrol voucher! If your name’s on the list, please contact us before 12pm Friday 21 April to claim your prize. And if you recognise a winner from your neighbourhood, be sure to share the good news with them!
Belinda Brown - New Plymouth
Naylar Uisa - Henderson, Auckland
Deborah Fitchett - Christchurch
Kim Worthington - Palmerston North
Natalie Wilson - Upper Hutt
Congratulations to you all!
It's been great to see all of the events that are happening over Neighbours Day weekend via our 'Submit your event' webpage. If you have something planned, let us know about it. We'd love for you to submit your event and share stories to our website. If you want to know … View moreIt's been great to see all of the events that are happening over Neighbours Day weekend via our 'Submit your event' webpage. If you have something planned, let us know about it. We'd love for you to submit your event and share stories to our website. If you want to know what's happening in your neighbourhood - check it out!
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