1371 days ago

Cat owners urged to act ahead of this season's kitten explosion

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

If you adopted a kitten last Christmas now is the time to get it fixed.

The plea comes from staff at the Southbrook Recovery Centre in Rangiora, who face the trauma of finding kittens destined for landfill when they arrive at work.

Waimakariri District Council solid waste asset manager Kitty Waghorn said there had been issues with dumped and feral felines at the recovery centre for years.

It was upsetting for staff, and posed risks for native wildlife and the cats themselves, she said.

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Potted colour

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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1 day ago

Turn downsizing stress into strength

Charles Upham 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.

Click read more for the full article.

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Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
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