Happy 25th birthday to Donald the duck!

Caroline Williams Reporter from Northern News

Birthday celebrations are in order, as a Northland duck - aptly named Donald - turned 25 years old on Saturday. Donald's owner, Shane O'Leary, believes Donald could be the oldest duck in the world.
Pekin and Indian runner crossbreed Donald was rescued as a ducking from a flood on December 7, 1994, in Hukerenui. A duck's average life expectancy ranges from five to 12 years, however Donald is showing no signs of slowing down. His favourite activities are swimming and diving in his pond.
How old has your oldest pet lived to be? Let us know in the comments.

Poll: Do you have a New Year’s resolution?

The team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Another year has nearly passed, and with every new one comes the chance to make new resolutions (or repeat your old ones). Whether it’s starting and sticking by a new fitness plan, saving to travel, or learning a new skill, do you have a New Year’s resolution? How good are you at sticking by it? Vote in the poll below.

Do you have a New Year’s resolution?

• Yes - I’m excited to implement it
• No - I never stick by them
• I haven’t thought about it yet
• I make goals throughout the year

Vote View Results

• 6.2% Yes - I’m excited to implement it
  6.2% Complete
• 33.1% No - I never stick by them
  33.1% Complete
• 21.2% I haven’t thought about it yet
  21.2% Complete
• 39.5% I make goals throughout the year
  39.5% Complete

529 votes

Have you met the volunteers caring for NZ's oldest European garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

They tend the impressive 100-year-old mulberry tree and the second oldest pear tree in New Zealand which was planted in the 1830s as well as the heritage roses; there are 40 different types including climbing tea roses, chestnut roses and old bush China roses.