Pet for a present
So many hope that on Christmas morning one of their presents under the tree might let out a bark or meow. Pets are a wonderful addition to a household, and every year many animals are gifted as a special Christmas present. Although giving a pet as a gift may seem like a straight-to-the-heart […]
Doggy day care: Sharna’s Dog Care
Important health and behavioural benefits can come from dropping your dog off to daycare. Your pet can enjoy the best of both worlds – indoors and outdoors – at Sharna’s Dog Care, where they offer daily care and grooming services. The care centre is full of heart, named after owner Keryn Ashworth’s Newfoundland, […]
Top South Island dog-friendly campsites
Marlborough: Nikau Cove Campsite Located in the breath-taking Marlborough Sounds in a sheltered bay not far from the Bay of Many Coves, Nikau Cove offers six non-powered sites. You will need a permit to bring your dog here which is readily obtainable via the DOC office. West coast: Franz-Josef Top 10 Holiday Park […]
Gorgeous gardens
Gardening is the work of a lifetime: you never finish. So said Oscar de la Renta, and he was so right. Gardening is a hobby for some, a passion for others, and it can even be a chore. The health benefits are well recorded, with studies having shown it is good physical activity […]
For our youth
Construction has started on Christchurch’s new youth hub in the central city. Unique to New Zealand, it will provide young people with mental health needs and services, including supported housing. The Youth Hub Trust is raising an additional $15 million, to build a second supported housing wing for young people, a community centre […]
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