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1385 days ago

Charity urges people to buy mixed breed dogs to curb pedigree puppy thefts

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Animal rights group SAFE is appealing to dog lovers to buy mixed breeds from shelters to deter pedigree puppy thefts.

The plea follows an apparent spike in valuable purebred dogs being stolen around the country.

Chief executive officer Debra Ashton said SAFE had seen a rise in the number of … View more
Animal rights group SAFE is appealing to dog lovers to buy mixed breeds from shelters to deter pedigree puppy thefts.

The plea follows an apparent spike in valuable purebred dogs being stolen around the country.

Chief executive officer Debra Ashton said SAFE had seen a rise in the number of stolen pedigree pooches reported on social media.

“It's cruelty in the highest degree both for the animals and for the families that are having their dogs stolen.

“This is completely unacceptable and the community together needs to fight against it.”

Ashton recommends people go to animal charities which are “screaming out” for good loving homes instead of buying expensive pedigrees from “puppy mills”.

This could help to “nip the theft business in the bud” by reducing demand, she said.

Ashton urged people to be aware of animals being stolen for dog fighting to speak out, and to question new pet owners about where they got their pedigrees.

The price of puppies is believed to be skyrocketing due to more demand after the Covid-19 lockdown.

“I’ve heard figures of around $4000 to $8000 which is phenomenal for purchasing a dog,” Ashton said.

Cavoodle puppies – a hybrid of a cavalier king charles spaniel and a poodle – are selling on Trade Me for $6000, golden retriever puppies for $4000 and Dobermans for $3000 a pup.

Trade Me has seen 28,000 searches for puppies in the last week - a 34 per cent jump on the same time last year.

Would you prefer to buy a pedigree pooch or a mixed breed puppy?

Why?

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1387 days ago

Poll: Which photograph takes the cake?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these… View more
Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these down to six brilliantly captured photographs in the running to win a Canon EOS camera.

You can hear more about these finalist entries on our blog, but judging is simple:
Cast your vote in the poll below before 3pm, February 11.

Which photograph takes the cake?
  • 42.5% Finalist 1: Ken Hansen (The beach)
    42.5% Complete
  • 11.8% Finalist 2: Tiana Golder (Mana Wāhine)
    11.8% Complete
  • 12.4% Finalist 3: Tom Mazey (Vintage cars)
    12.4% Complete
  • 7% Finalist 4: Vivian Gehrmann (On the farm)
    7% Complete
  • 16.6% Finalist 5: Stephane Dussau (Maori Battallion)
    16.6% Complete
  • 9.8% Finalist 6: Kate Henry (Kids playing)
    9.8% Complete
1332 votes
1385 days ago

English can be confusing!

NumberWorks'nWords Henderson

Brought/bought, often confused. How do you remember which to use?

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1385 days ago

Bins out by 7am

The Team from Auckland Council

Please ensure that your rubbish bin or bag, and recycling bin are placed out on the kerbside by 7am.

Check your collection details here.

Together we can protect our land and waste nothing.
Learn more

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1386 days ago

Auckland’s newest Samoan bilingual preschool

Aukilani Kids Trust

Avondale welcomes Auckland’s newest Samoan bilingual preschool. Aukilani Kids is a premium community childcare centre at 96 Lansford Crescent.

With places limited to just 45 children, it is a small and nurturing centre that will fill up fast.

Aukilani Kids is different to most childcare … View more
Avondale welcomes Auckland’s newest Samoan bilingual preschool. Aukilani Kids is a premium community childcare centre at 96 Lansford Crescent.

With places limited to just 45 children, it is a small and nurturing centre that will fill up fast.

Aukilani Kids is different to most childcare centres because it operates more like a traditional kindergarten, specialising in children over two years old with an educational programme focused on preparing children for school. As well as offering a bilingual Samoan experience the centre also has a faith-based programme.

Private and secure, Aukilani Kids has an outdoor area full of mature trees and equipment aimed to inspire and challenge pre-schoolers. With so many leafy places to explore it feels more like a park than a childcare playground. One of the many highlights of Aukilani Kids is the huge car park which guarantees drop off and pick up is never stressful.

Aukilani Kids is open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Get in touch and secure your child’s place.

Contact us through, Email: admin@aukilanikids.com or Call us on 09-280 3893.
Find out more

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1388 days ago

Landscaping maintenance

Christine from Waiatarua

We are needing workers for straight forward property work, clearing, trimming, weeding.

We also need a tiler and a local retired builder to do some small jobs.

Christi 0275101188.

1387 days ago

Nicer Dicer / vegetable cutter / fruit slicer

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Used one but in great condition
Packaging carton box is there
Missing peeler

Negotiable

1390 days ago

Organist required

Sarah from Titirangi

We’re looking for an organist to play at our small, friendly Anglican church in Titirangi on a monthly basis. An honorarium will be given. Please contact me for more information – either phone or text 021-144-7491, or email sarahjanepenwarden@gmail.com

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1389 days ago

Is it OK in these Covid times to de-mask for a beer or a coffee on a ferry?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, If mask-wearing is mandatory on all public transport, why are more people not getting pulled up for failing to do so. And does it make sense to allowed masks to drop for a beer, wine or coffee? Read the story below:

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1389 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Find out more

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1416 days ago

Make a submission - Draft Annual Plan 2021/2022

The Team from Auckland Museum

Aucklanders, do you want to help your Museum become even better? Take a few minutes to have your say on our Draft Annual Plan for 2021/2022 and tell us what's important to you.

Submissions close 5pm Mon 8 Feb 2021

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1390 days ago

tea cup candle

Danielle from Henderson

hand made soy wax candle creation in tea cup

Price: $25

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1390 days ago

We need your help, please

The Team from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Hi,
Thank you all so much for all the amazing furniture donations we received in the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we are struggling with moving them around as we have an old lightweight flat trolley that isn’t designed for what we put it through.
Is there anyone out there who has a … View more
Hi,
Thank you all so much for all the amazing furniture donations we received in the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we are struggling with moving them around as we have an old lightweight flat trolley that isn’t designed for what we put it through.
Is there anyone out there who has a FURNITURE TROLLEY and would be willing to donate it to the shop that we can Relove?
I’ll add a picture of the kind we dream of and keep my fingers crossed. Just leave a comment below or message us. Many thanks and have a great long weekend!

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1391 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1393 days ago

Family awarded $5k after living in rat infested rental

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland family have been awarded $5000 by the Tenancy Tribunal after living in a rental property which had two “distressing and frightening” rat infestations.

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