Volunteer carers needed

Volunteer carers needed

Due to the increased number of people wanting to keep their loved ones home for longer after they have been diagnosed with dementia or health conditions which prevent them from being left alone, Age Concern Nelson Tasman is struggling to meet the demand for its...
Free dog microchipping month

Free dog microchipping month

The Tasman Dog Pound is offering free microchipping in November for dogs registered in the Tasman District. “The best chance we have of reuniting lost pets with their owners is if they have a microchip,” says John Griffiths from Tasman Dog Pound. Calls to the pound...
Poo hung from trees in Wakefield

Poo hung from trees in Wakefield

If you go into the woods today, be sure of a big surprise. And not a good one. A recent spate of dog fouling at Faulkner Bush, Wakefield, has raised concerns with residents. It appears that some lazy dog owners have been leaving their pet’s waste in bags tied to trees...
Brightwater targeted in crime spree

Brightwater targeted in crime spree

Brightwater residents have been left feeling uneasy after many attempted thefts and multiple car break-ins last Thursday night. One resulted in the torching of a Mitsubishi Outlander in the sports grounds off Lord Rutherford Road North. Dozens of cars were looted of...