Introducing Beverley Dowling, our cat expert! đ»
Beverley is an Animal Compliance Education Officer who works through Armourguard to help people get their cats desexed, microchipped and saved on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register.
đ In WhangÄrei, all cats must be desexed and microchipped by six months of age. This change was introduced on 1 July 2022, and Beverley's job is to help achieve that vision.
âOur dog pound cannot hold cats, so my job is not about trapping and re-homing cats, or about punishing people whose cats are not microchipped or neutered." she says. "Itâs about working with cat owners to help them get the benefits of snipping (neutering) and chipping (microchipping) for their furry friends."
âI also help people get the services they need when they report stray, feral or injured cats to us. It usually means connecting people to local SPCA, vets, and cat protection groups."
Beverley has been very busy since starting last year!
More about caring for your cat:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
Next Sunday â Christmas Market at Reyburn House, Town Basin!
Next Sunday â Christmas Market at Reyburn House!
Join us for a festive Sunday Christmas Market at the beautiful Reyburn House, Town Basin, WhangÄrei
On Sunday 21 December 2025 from 10:00am â 3:00pmat Reyburn House, Town Basin, WhangÄrei
Enjoy a relaxed summer Sunday filled with:
- Handmade arts & crafts
- Christmas gifts & local treasures
- Food treats & sweet delights
- Festive vibes in a heritage setting
- Free Entry to Reyburn House Art Gallery
With Free parking, Dog friendly on lead and Family friendly
A perfect chance to support local makers, finish your Christmas shopping, and soak up the community spirit by the water.
Where heritage, creativity, and Christmas come together!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new âDecember bonusesâ or âbenefit increasesâ
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to âexuberanceâ? đ„
In The Postâs opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, weâre âallergic to exuberance.â
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps itâs worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.6% Yes
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33.8% Maybe?
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25.7% No
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