863 days ago

Guide dog puppy raisers desperately sought as cost of living crisis hits volunteers

Mildred Armah Reporter from Manukau Courier

Volunteers are urgently needed to raise puppies who will become guide dogs for vision impaired New Zealanders.

In the next three months, Blind Low Vision NZ, an organisation that trains and provides guide dogs, estimates 40 puppies will need homes.

Only 10 homes have been confirmed so far, Rochelle Corrigan, puppy placement and development manager, said.

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3 hours ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

77.9% Yes

77.9% Complete
20.9% No

20.9% Complete
1.2% Other - I'll share below

1.2% Complete

163 votes

15 hours ago

Think You’ve Got the Answer? Today’s Riddle Says ‘Prove It’!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?

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