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Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025

The ‘waggiest’ show in town

Taupō’s dog community is quivering with excitement ahead of the first Dog Day Out on Sunday.

Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 19/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 19/02/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 13/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/02/2025

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.