Outrage after Northland council s kennel facility left in disrepair
23 Feb, 2021 11:00 PM
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Residents are angry the council has let the former Melka kennels fall into a state of disrepair. Photo / Supplied
Residents are angry the council has let the former Melka kennels fall into a state of disrepair. Photo / Supplied
Jenny Ling is the Northern Advocate s feature writer and news reporterjenny.ling@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat
Far North dog owners are outraged the former Melka Boarding Kennels in Kaikohe have been left to fall into a state of disrepair. Nearly one year after the Far North District Council purchased the property
Northland dog owners spoiled for choice for canine companions
22 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Tukairangi Maxwell and his dog Kuri at the popular William Fraser Memorial Park in Whangārei. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Jenny Ling is the Northern Advocate s feature writer and news reporterjenny.ling@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat
Northland has a higher-than-average dog population compared to the rest of the country. Reporter Jenny Ling finds out what s on offer for our four-legged friends. Northland is home to a high proportion of dog owners who cherish their relationships with man s best friend.
Many of our fur-kids are domestic pooches, while others are an array of hunting, farm and therapy dogs.