Charlotte Harris on her Trip to Thailand: "In the middle of last year I decided that I didn’t want to do mind numbing field work for another summer, so I signed up with ISV (International Student Volunteers) to do an overseas trip. Best decision of my life! A few years back, ISV started running a vet specific trip to Thailand to work with elephants that have been abused in the elephant tourism trade. This trip not only designed for vet students to learn about elephant veterin

Wow, time flies. It was not so long ago that I saw the “wise, old” fourth years headed off on their calving roster and thinking that I had ages to go before getting to that stage. For the past two weeks, the current fourth years have all been out experiencing life as a dairy vet in various parts of the country. I ventured to Southern Taranaki and was lucky enough to fall right in the peak of the calving season. It was such an amazing opportunity to get hands on experience try

2014 has been an outstanding season for the Vs with a 12 wins and 4 losses this season. It was first year in a long time that we managed to make it to the final, finishing up second in the Manawatu Rugby Union senior reserve grade. Highlights include playing off against College Old Boys for the challenge cup and coming out on top with a 15-8 win, we now hold the challenge cup until next season. The following weekend was the grand final against Old Boys Marist played at FMG st

Dani Stevens on the Wanganui Bird Rescue: Tucked away in a small farmland plot on the outskirts of Wanganui, is the Wanganui Bird Rescue. This bird rescue, run by Dawne, a highly dedicated bird lover and conservationist relies on donations and the willing help of a few volunteers. Each weekend Massey University students have the opportunity to go out to the Bird Rescue and assist Dawne in her daily tasks for the birds. My experience at Wanganui Bird Rescue started on a fine m