Rescued sea turtles released into wild after rehab at Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's
Two rescued sea turtles are heading back into the ocean after recovering from serious health issues at an Auckland aquarium.
The two turtles, Spock and Kibou, were released off Northland’s Tutukaka coast after a karakia on March 17.
Spock, a green sea turtle, was found on Muriwai beach in September 2020 with serious injuries to digits on both her front flippers.
She was taken to Kelly Tarlton’s aquarium and made a full recovery after getting the digits amputated.
Kibou, a loggerhead turtle, was found stranded in October 2019, also on Muriwai beach.
He had a severe shoulder wound and lung infection.
Kibous received urgent care from Auckland Zoo’s vet hospital, including intensive care and antibiotic treatments.
He gained 13kg ahead of his release.
“I would love to say that all turtles are as lucky as Kibou and Spock but unfortunately that’s not the case as there are significant threats facing turtles in the wild,” Louise Greenshields from SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s said.
Turtles face danger from “human impacts” such as boat strikes, entanglement, plastic ingestion or habitat destruction.
Earlier this year, a protected black turtle died after a boat propeller lacerated its shell and punctured its lung.
Team Turtle urges people to report injured or stranded turtles to the DOC emergency hotline on 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468).
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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?
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76.9% Yes
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21.6% No
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Chrstmas light show
Hi everyone.
I have put my Xmas lights up and am currently doing the final testing.
This is an animated show set to music, so drive by viewing is not the best.
There are speakers out so you will be able to hear the music that goes with the lights.
As last year, I will have my shows running from 1st of December until 31st of Dec inclusive.
As I have neighbours, Please respect them and their properties.
Show times will be,
Sunday to Thursday 9pm to 10pm.
Friday and Saturday 9pm to 10:30pm.
Last but not least the address.
28 Harrington Rd
Henderson.
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