Closing Pet Lodge 1st December 2025

Maree from Pyes Pa

I will be closing Pet Lodge, and Dog Logic is hitting the road!
Through nobitetour.com
, I’ll be teaching people how to prevent dog bites and keep their families safe. Often, it’s our own beloved “fluffy” at home who bites — simply because of miscommunication.

If you’d like to host a fundraising event, please get in touch via the website. www.nobitetour.com...

As for the future of Pet Lodge, it’s still uncertain. There’s talk of closing the facility due to the property’s condition and the rapid growth of the surrounding community — you can read more about this on Change.org
. It would be a real loss for the community, but upgrading the site may be too costly. c.org...

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4 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!

58.9% Complete
26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility

26.1% Complete
15% ... It is complicated

15% Complete

839 votes

11 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.