Do you support getting rid of feral cats?
An online backlash against a competition encouraging people to kill feral cats has resulted in the plan being cancelled.
A social media post by animal welfare group HUHA New Zealand with a picture of a Fish & Game ad promoting its “Lake Wairarapa Cat Comp” asked people “So how does this make you feel?”
The competition encouraged hunters to “cull” the cats, which could not be easily trapped, take a picture, send it to Fish & Game and be in to win a prize.
Fish and Game have apologised but asked hunters to continue help curb feral cat numbers,
Sweet Dreams Start with the Perfect Bedtime Drink! ?✨
Bedtime rituals are better with the perfect drink! ?✨ Do you prefer warm hot chocolate, soothing herbal tea, or refreshing water? Tell us your favourite bedtime beverage and let’s get inspired for those peaceful nights! ? #Beds4U #sleep
Taste of Wairarapa wine & food festival this weekend! 🍷
Celebrate the rich produce of the Wairarapa region with an array of wines, foods, activities and live music in Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton this weekend!
With a mix of free and ticketed events, there is something for everyone, from the intimate Escarpment Winemaker’s Dinner at Nara to a family-friendly (and dog-friendly) vineyard picnic at Gladstone Vineyard or the Ata Rangi Uncorked party.
Full programme below.
$100 Briscoes winners
Congrats to our winners of the $100 Briscoes vouchers:
Miriam Comans from Hataitai
Tash Rawlinson from Beach Haven
Blair Mayston from Maryhill
David Tomlinson from Tauranga
If you're a winner, get in touch here before 20th November.
Not a winner this week? There's always next week!