Missing man from Kāpiti
Police and whānau are asking for the public’s help to locate Duncan Hill, a Kāpiti man who has been out of contact since early October.
What you need to know:
- Duncan was last seen by his landlord on the afternoon of October 5, at his home address in the Ōtaki Gorge area.
- Duncan left his vehicle and other personal items at home, and he has not been seen or heard from since.
- He has limited mobility due to a back injury, and his loved ones are understandably concerned.
- Police Land Search and Rescue, along with family, have completed searches of the immediate surrounding area, however it is difficult terrain and an isolated area.
- He is 59 years of age, Caucasian, 185cm tall, and of a stocky build with short greying hair.
- Duncan has been known to spend periods of time alone or in the company of spiritual groups.
Police and his family would like to know that he is safe and well and are keen to hear from anyone who may have information on Duncan’s whereabouts. Sightings can be reported via 111 immediately, quoting the file number 231008/9780.
Manager/Owner of Kapiti Rest - "I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HER NAME IN THE DEATH NOTICES"
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Manager/Owner of Kapiti Rest home say’s to the leaving residents daughter after she had packed her Mum’s items into her car to transfer her from their Rest Home Care to a facility that will provide for her Mums current needs - Dementia Care Level:
"I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HER NAME IN THE DEATH NOTICES"
How could a Manager / Owner say that to a daughter who is only making the best choice for her Mother.... as I AM HER VOICE 💜
Mum was diagnosied with dementia 2 years ago
⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:
👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️