Absolutely a subject so close to many....dog friendly places and beaches!  With plenty of options, you don't have to leave your dog behind on an adventure.  Thankfully there are some great dog friendly beaches and walks in Auckland. 
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"Ticking off the other half" last weekend didn't involve having a domestic, simply knocking off the second part of the North Shore Coastal Walkway: Long Bay to Devonport.   If an 8 year old can walk 3 hours solidly with an ice cream as incentive, virtually anyone can, surely. 
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Ahh, summer holidays in the Bay of Plenty. It conjures up images of post-Christmas kick-back days, charcoal barbecues, bare feet, fresh freckles, frisbees, sand in the bottom of the shower, cold meat dinners, mossie repellent, mint-choc rolled ice-cream cones, prickles and The Great Ohope Tide Race. 
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There seems to be many lower lips bulging at this time of the year. Don't be too harsh on yourself.  It's probably just mid-winter madness.  You've probably just got a case of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).   
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Bay hopping at its best! On a stunning day like today's ANZAC Sunday, what an awesome way to stretch the legs, take time to reflect on our forefathers, and sap up some North Shore coastal views.   
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