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1929 days ago

Rat Poison - and pets

Pamela Neighbourly Lead from Templeton

VETS WARNING

Veterinary Specialist Group's Dr Mark Robson said the clinic was seeing far more animals being affected by rat poison this year.

At least one animal was coming in every week with signs of toxicity, he said.

Robson said the increase in rats was a problem because more people were putting out rat baits and animals were ingesting it - sometimes secondarily, if animals eat rats.

There were two types of rat bait which have differing effects, he said.

The first type (anticoagulants) interferes with normal blood clotting and symptoms include anything to do with bleeding.

The second affects the animal's calcium balance and causes kidney failure. Symptoms include drinking and urinating more often than normal.

For all pet owners, Robson said it was important that they act fast and take their animal to a vet if they notice they are unwell.

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1 hour ago

Spring gardening tips

Woodcote Retirement Village

Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

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1 hour ago

Spring gardening tips

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

Click read more for more information.

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84% Yes
    84% Complete
  • 14.7% No
    14.7% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
837 votes