New book shares heart-warming tales of assistance dogs and their owners
Through a series of 41 interviews, the book Friends Indeed tells the stories of dogs helping their human friends when they are most in need.
Author Sue Allison said the relationship between dog and owner had huge mutual benefits, and assistant dogs helped their human stay connected with others.
“Someone might come up and ask about the dog, and it allows a conversation to start, which may not have otherwise happened,’’ she said.
“They are like a portal to kindness.’’
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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