1595 days ago

Therapy dog Teddy takes lead at Pinehaven School

Reporter Community News

Learning is a lot more fun for students at Pinehaven School, thanks to their special helper Teddy the spoodle.
Teddy is a therapy dog, which means he helps people who are feeling sad or stressed by keeping them company and providing plenty of cuddles.
He visits the Upper Hutt school three mornings a week, but Kea Kids News reporter Mark Hayward, 9, says he gives more than just hugs. He also helps with maths games, reading and is even the playground monitor.

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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
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I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

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