Warm fuzzies as Otanewainuku kiwi chick hatches
Great news spread through the Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust (OKT) camp over the weekend with the arrival of a brown kiwi chick to parents Kaha...
DOC Unveil Two-storey Kauri Mural in the Bay of Plenty
On a chilled winter day, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Bay of Plenty community gathered to commemorate the mighty kauri...
Training from a groomer’s point of view
Additional training should be started from when the puppy is very young but it is never too late to start.
Crate training is a must...
Kleptomaniac Kyla
Recently, Kyla the Maine Coon kitten came into our clinic feeling unwell, off her food and vomiting. Maine Coons are an increasingly popular breed...
Nature Needs Us and Now is the Time to Take Action
The Bay of Plenty is leading the way for Conservation Week 2019, with 26 events registered for people of all ages to get involved and care for our nature.
Karanga Manu – The Call Of The Bird
I’ve always talked to manu (birds); I was raised that way. It was only a matter of time that I would duet with kōkako....
Bay Conservation Alliance launches with big aspirations for nature conservation
Bay Conservation Alliance launched on Friday 21st September 2018 as part of National Conservation Week and with the support of Conservation Minister Hon. Eugenie...
Three Great Walks at Ōtanewainuku
If you’re looking for some exercise with friends, family or on your own this weekend, try one of the great walks in the nearby forest at Ōtanewainuku.
Charlie’s Lucky Escape
There have been four recent instances of cats being attacked by two or three roaming dogs in the Maungatapu area.
Don’t Snag the Shags!
Shags are native residents of New Zealand most frequently seen near water often spreading their wings and basking in the sunshine.