Turua Animal Rescue a necessity in rural community
5 May, 2021 01:19 PM
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An animal rescue centre is required in their farming community, says Margaret Newall. Photos / Rebecca Mauger
An animal rescue centre is required in their farming community, says Margaret Newall. Photos / Rebecca Mauger
Bay of Plenty Times
A Netherton cat enthusiast has rehomed nearly 30 cats and kittens in just two months.
Margaret Newall started up Turua Animal Rescue charity in late February due to a need in their farming community in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The pandemic has been a major factor in the jump in stray cat numbers in the area, she says.
How-to-surf tips from Whangamatā junior girl ripper
26 Dec, 2020 01:27 AM
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EYE TO THE LIP: Whangamata s Pia Rogers surfed her way to the finals in the 2020 Scholastics Surfing Championship in Kaikoura. Photo / Cory / NZ Surfing Magazine.
EYE TO THE LIP: Whangamata s Pia Rogers surfed her way to the finals in the 2020 Scholastics Surfing Championship in Kaikoura. Photo / Cory / NZ Surfing Magazine.
NZ Herald
Whangamatā 14-year-old Pia Rogers is building a solid reputation in the waves with her performances on New Zealand s junior competition circuit.
The Hauraki-Coromandel Post asked her about the competition experience and sought some tips for youngsters keen to have a go at surfing themselves.