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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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8 minutes ago

Christmas up date

Derek from Papatoetoe

It’s Gem Here. I just like to give my owner Derek a big thank you. For putting up his Christmas tree and decorations he bought me my very own couch. My flat mate Bonnie wants to try it but there is no way I’m letting her on it. It’s so beautiful and comfy

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7 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.1% Yes
    82.1% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2444 votes
1 hour ago

Cupboards of calm

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Transform the inside of your humble storage spaces with Resene paint and you’ll be happy to delve into them in future.

Get our quick tips to transform your storage spaces.

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