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National park dog photo earns owner $400 fine
A woman who took photographs of herself illegally taking several dogs into Tongariro National Park has been given a $400 infringement notice for her “blatant disregard” of the law.
DOC says ‘don’t bring the dog’
Tongariro Department of Conservation rangers in Ohakune have come up with a lighthearted way to educate their furry friends on the rules for Tongariro National Park.
The ‘waggiest’ show in town
Taupō’s dog community is quivering with excitement ahead of the first Dog Day Out on Sunday.
Pet of the week - double the fun
CARE Rescue Cattery is running an Adoptathon this coming weekend where you can meet 16 of our beautiful, affectionate kittens just like Smokey.
Buy one kitten, get another half price
CARE Rescue Cattery is running an adoptathon this weekend with lots of gorgeous kittens, of all colours waiting to be adopted, as well as young adults to choose from.
Danny needs a home
Hello to my new parents, thank-you for choosing me! My name is Danny, I'm the only boy! I am black with a little streak of white on the front of my chest and I’m at Taupō SPCA.
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