❗ALERT: FRAUDULENT PHONE CALLS❗
We’re aware of fraudulent phone calls being made around New Zealand, from one or multiple people pretending to be SPCA staff and/or veterinarians.
The caller appears to be targeting pet owners who have lost their animals, stating that the animals are being held by them, and that payment in the hundreds of dollars (to be paid over the phone) is required to retrieve them.
These callers are not affiliated with SPCA. If your animal is found by SPCA, we will never request payment in this way.
If you receive a call like this, we urge you not to provide any payment over the phone and report the call to Netsafe.
You can find information about how to do so here.
Please be sure to share this message with your friends and whānau that have pets.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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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82.3% Yes
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15% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Breast Cancer - Julias Bras
10 years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer and wrote a book called The Best of Both Worlds which is about my journey through breast cancer combining mainstream and complimentary medicine. I raised $4,000 for cancer and with the help of my surgeon we have launched Julia's Bras which are full length bras being made for woman who cant afford them whilst waiting reconstruction. We need on going funding for our project so I have set up a Give a Little Page called Julia's Bras. I would love it if you would support my project.
All call into my clinic and purchase a raffle ticket. Raffle worth $500.00 drawn on the 7th December. Thank you Julia