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Rotorua's Annie Olsen is placing patchwork hearts around Rotorua to help share aroha in the community. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'Tokens of aroha' scattered around town

19 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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A Rotorua woman is leaving small patchwork hearts in public places to share the aroha.

(From left) Autumn Bidois, 4, Michelle Klee, Saul Skinner, 1, Luca Bidois, 1, Johno Forrest (5 months), Seynia Kidwell, Arabella Tregonning, 2, and Kortez Keil Tamiana, 4. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua children to get baking for Blind Foundation

19 Jul, 2019 3:23am
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Some of Rotorua's young ones will be hard at work being for the Blind Foundation.

A cat getting judges at last year's Rotorua Cat Show. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Feline friends will put best paws forward for show

19 Jul, 2019 1:00am
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The Geyserland Cat Club's 2019 Rotorua Show will feature many furry felines this weekend.

Kennedy Meads, 11, (left) and Caitlin Kinsella, 11, are this year's Junior Chefs of Aotearoa winners. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Junior Chefs of Aotearoa winners announced

16 Jul, 2019 5:31pm
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The winners of the 2019 Junior Chefs of Aotearoa have been announced.

Junior Chefs of Aotearoa contestants selling delicious food at Rotorua Farmers Market. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Young chefs cook for public while raising money

15 Jul, 2019 5:48am
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Young chefs sold delicious food at Rotorua Farmers Market for Rotorua Hospice.

Kitchen co-ordinator Karyn Rogers outside the damage done to Ka Pai Kai Rotorua's kitchen. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Vandals target charity that feeds local children

14 Jul, 2019 1:42pm
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It was a sad shock for Ka Pai Kai Rotorua to find out its kitchen had been vandalised.

Ahurei Pasifika event assistants Salaseini Kaitani (left) and He'lena Dou'ble at Rotorua International Stadium. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fun, culture and sport comes together in Ahurei Pasifika

13 Jul, 2019 12:00pm
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Week of celebrations leading up to Māori All Blacks v Fiji rugby match in Rotorua.

Skyline Rotorua's Dee-Jay Tiopira (left), Rachel Leinhardt and Summer Etuata (front) at Skyline Rotorua's stall. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show buzzing on first day

12 Jul, 2019 4:49pm
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Annual event returns with more than 150 companies on show at Energy Events Centre.

Organiser Deep Kumar with several of the children in the top 10 pairs for this year's Junior Chefs of Aotearoa at Bidfood Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Young chefs ready to heat up the kitchen

12 Jul, 2019 10:16am
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Young chefs will cook up a storm in Junior Chefs of Aotearoa this weekend.

Last year's dancing couples and instructors wow the audience with their opening number. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Less than a month until dancers take to stage for Hospice

12 Jul, 2019 2:00am
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There is less than a month to go until Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2019.

Teddy bears have a sleepover at Rotorua Library. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Teddy bears make the most of school holidays too

12 Jul, 2019 1:00am
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Children and their teddy bears have come together for some holiday fun at Rotorua Library.

Last year's Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Home and Lifestyle Show has something for everyone

10 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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The annual Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show returns this weekend at Energy Events Centre.

The Rotorua Museum is also holding a Matariki Crack the Code Activity Trail. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Abundance of memorable options for July school holidays

5 Jul, 2019 4:49pm
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Rotorua has an abundance of options for the July school holidays.

Rotorua's Alan Judd with his 1967 Jaguar E Type at a previous car show. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Something for all to check out at Swap Meet and Car Show

5 Jul, 2019 5:08am
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The 39th Central North Island Swap Meet and Car Show Spectacular is on July 14.

The show's Fab Five, (from left) Erinne Thompson as Geraldine, Ainslie Howie as Leverne,Kristen Pirie as Christine, Valarie Smith as Dusty, and Rachel Collins as Janice. Photo / Murray

ROTORUA DAILY POST

50 & Fabulous comedy getting ready for stage

5 Jul, 2019 1:30am
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The Rotorua Musical Theatre is presenting 50 & Fabulous from next week.

Carine Senior High School's band making music together at Rhapsody Rotorua 2019. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua a hub of music and culture for Rhapsody Rotorua

2 Jul, 2019 12:20pm
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Hundreds of New Zealand and Australian students are in the city for Rhapsody Rotorua.

Mokoia Intermediate and Whakarewarewa at Te Puia for Matariki activities. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua school children enjoy learning about Matariki

28 Jun, 2019 12:14pm
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Rotorua school children had the chance to celebrate and learn about Matariki this week.

A Taiko Japanese drumming performance entertains those at last year's Tanabata celebration. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua invited to take part in Japanese star celebration

28 Jun, 2019 4:00am
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The 11th Tanabata 2019 - Japanese Star Celebration in Rotorua is coming up.

Ngā Kai a Matariki 2018 judges try Sudima Lake Rotorua's dish. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Indigenous foods showcased in Ngā Kai a Matariki

28 Jun, 2019 3:00am
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The Ngā Kai a Matariki – The Foods of Matariki Competition is this weekend.

Pathways Steiner Kindergarten families parade their lanterns around the block. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Sea of lights brighten up night at a kindergarten's festival

28 Jun, 2019 2:00am
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Pathways Steiner Kindergarten held its annual Lantern Festival last Friday.

Children enjoy colourful shapes at last year's event. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Lighting up the school holidays with Colour the Night

28 Jun, 2019 2:00am
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Colour the Night is coming back to Rotorua's inner city on July 11.

Pestworks Tauranga owner Patrick Allen with traps. Photo / George Novak

THE COUNTRY

Rats keep Tauranga pest controllers and residents busy

26 Jun, 2019 3:01pm
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Tauranga pest controllers are fielding many calls from people having rat trouble.

Dr Cornel de Ronde speaks at the forum. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Scientist talks about submarine drilling at volcano

25 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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There were gasps and "wow"s at a talk about submarine drilling at Brothers volcano.

Emlyn Clarke, 8, (left) and Holly Richardson, 8, brave the cold together in matching costumes. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Heroes brave the cold at Mega Dunk for Harold

23 Jun, 2019 2:05pm
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Local superheroes toughed out the rain and cold at the Mega Dunk for Harold.

Emergency services clear the mess on State Highway 30. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Vehicle goes into bank near Rotorua landfill

23 Jun, 2019 1:24pm
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There has been a single vehicle crash near the Rotorua landfill.

Papamoa police and Tauranga City Council staff, Tauranga fisheries officers, and Papamoa Community Patrol volunteers gather at Karewa Parade. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Agencies come together to make a difference at the beach

22 Jun, 2019 8:42pm
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There was a focus on safety and regulation compliance at the beach in Papamoa by agencies.

Andrew Thorpe (front) with other bike riders who came together for the Longest Night Ride. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Cyclists light up the night in Tauranga

22 Jun, 2019 9:28am
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'It's nice to provide a positive view of biking as much as we can'.

Te Puia resident tā moko artist Jacob Tautari. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Marking Matariki in Rotorua

21 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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There is plenty on for the Rotorua community to celebrate Matariki together.

St Chads volunteers and Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick at a special afternoon tea. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Volunteering stories and journeys celebrated at St Chads

21 Jun, 2019 3:02am
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This week is National Volunteer Week, and St Chads won an afternoon tea for the occasion.

The TreeHouse on Ranolf Childcare Centre staff and children rocked an array of wigs for Wig Wednesday. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Wigs of all colours, shapes and sizes for Wig Wednesday

21 Jun, 2019 2:00am
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Children at TreeHouse on Ranolf Childcare Centre enjoyed getting behind Wig Wednesday.

Joseph and Dorothy Gielen celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Couple celebrates 50 years of marriage with loved ones

21 Jun, 2019 1:00am
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Today is a special day for Jospeh and Dorothy Gielen, celebrating 50 years of marriage.

A walker and jogger enjoy the early morning winter sun. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Sport Bay of Plenty shares winter motivation tips

15 Jun, 2019 11:26am
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Melanie Short from Sport Bay of Plenty talks about keeping motivated this winter.

Rotorua and Taupō Racing Clubs will get funding to improve racecourse safety. Photo / File

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Rotorua racecourse to get funding for safety improvements

14 Jun, 2019 9:08am
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Rotorua and Taupō Racing Clubs will get funding to improve racecourse safety.

The Arts Village volunteers at its last Voluntea-Crafternoon, which is run as a thank you event for volunteers. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Superheroes celebrated with National Volunteer Week

14 Jun, 2019 2:00am
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Those who share their time and skills are recognised with National Volunteer Week.

(From left) Precious Hape, 8, Anaru Todd, 8, and Kiwi Can leader Kellyanne Fitzell at Sunset Primary School. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kiwi Can Rotorua celebrates first birthday

12 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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Kiwi Can has celebrated a year in Rotorua, which Sir Graeme Dingle attended.

Intermediate Scholarship (from left) adjudicator Brenda Oakley, joint runner-up Tara Isaacs, first place Eirwen Robinson, joint runner-up Ishan Nath. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Musicians show off technical ability and feeling for music

11 Jun, 2019 4:13pm
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Adjudicator Brenda Oakley complimented all 70 students who performed at the Eisteddfod.

Organiser Deep Kumar with a number of the children in the top 10 pairs for this year's Junior Chefs of Aotearoa. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Top 10 Junior Chefs of Aotearoa teams named

10 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Twenty aspiring young chefs have been selected for next month's three-day competition.

Dancing couple Jeff Anderson and Cherie Harpur are enjoying the journey to the night on the big stage for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Cherie and Jeff

8 Jun, 2019 8:00pm
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Jeff Anderson and Cherie Harpur are sharing many laughs on their dancing journey.

Moana Makiha at Hīkoi 4 Life with a photo of her daughter Moanata Janet Karaitiana. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Community comes together at Hīkoi 4 Life

8 Jun, 2019 3:59pm
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Members of the community have come together for awareness and support around suicide.

Rosette Marie Carbonilla Vocal (left) and Faustinah Ndlovu at the Walk Awhile in My Shoes walk in 2017. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

People invited to walk a while in other's shoes for fundraiser

7 Jun, 2019 4:00am
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People can walk a while in other people's shoes to raise money for Achilles in Rotorua.

St Michael's Catholic School's kapa haka group in the Nga Kapahaka o Te Pihopatanga competition in Whakatane.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

St Michael's Catholic School kapa haka team give their all

7 Jun, 2019 3:00am
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St Michael's Catholic School's kapa haka group is proud of its results in a competition.

Age Concern Rotorua volunteers (left) Lizzie Peers, Rayna Bell, Val Turner, Esther Turner and Lyn McAlonan when volunteer Maureen Steen organised a parade of her artisan scarves. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Awareness week shines light on elder abuse

7 Jun, 2019 2:00am
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Rotorua organisations are getting behind Elder Abuse Awareness Week.

Western Heights Primary School pupils Sam McFarlane, 10, and Stephen Savage, 5, enjoy time at the ice skating rink. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fun for all with Ice Skate Tour in town

6 Jun, 2019 4:54pm
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Winter fun can be had with the Ice Skate Tour in town.

The new Kiwi Can vehicle has made its debut.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua's Kiwi Can programme proud to have car donated

2 Jun, 2019 5:15am
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A new sponsored car is beneficial in many way's for the Kiwi Can programme in Rotorua.

Pinhole camera workshops. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Museum holding pinhole camera workshops

1 Jun, 2019 3:00am
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Fun and informative pinhole camera workshops are being held by Rotorua Museum.

Rotorua's Jebraun Clifford is looking forward to GeyserCon. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

GeyserCon bringing sci-fi and fantasy action to Rotorua

24 May, 2019 10:27am
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GeyserCon will be a jam-packed weekend of activities for sci-fi and fantasy enthusiasts.

Chorus tech expert Kurt Rodgers speaks at Tech and Tea. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Techweek has something for everyone

24 May, 2019 7:58am
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The has been something for everyone throughout Rotorua Techweek.

Employment and transition team leader Elsie Westman at Work Together Rotorua. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua service aiming for more inclusive community

24 May, 2019 3:32am
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Work Together Rotorua says there is an untapped workforce of people with disabilities.

Children from ABC Rotorua Sunset with some blankets they have collected. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community able to help keep children toasty this winter

19 May, 2019 1:35pm
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Community asked to help local tamariki in need keep warm this winter.

Desrae Murphy has been a volunteer for Rotorua Hospice for 22 years. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Hospice celebrates its long-serving volunteers

18 May, 2019 3:00pm
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A Rotorua organisation has celebrated its long-serving volunteer champions.

Rotorua Salvation Army corps officer Kylie Overbye at the food bank. Photo / Stephen Parker

PREMIUM

Charities prepare for winter

18 May, 2019 9:00am
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Charities and health providers prepare resources for winter months.

African Drumming Rotorua performing. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community to come together in love and peace at concert

17 May, 2019 10:25am
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An event of music and healing activities will be on for the community to enjoy together.

Organiser Faustinah Ndlovu and Indian dancer Merin Thomas at Linton Park. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua to celebrate Africa Day in style

17 May, 2019 3:49am
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The Rotorua community can come together and celebrate Africa Day this weekend.

The Rotorua Museum Collections Team, (from left) Natascha Hartzuiker, Manaaki Pene and Rosemary Deane. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Q&A with Rotorua Museum giving insight to team's work

17 May, 2019 3:30am
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Those who are curious about how the Rotorua Museum works can find out more.

Rotorua Yarnbombers chat to someone at their stall. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Arts and Community expo brings exposure for groups

17 May, 2019 3:27am
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People were able to learn more about groups on offer at the Arts and Community Expo.

Rotorua's Adrienne Whitewood with her 9-week-old daughter Harete Mical Mitai-Ngatai. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New Rotorua mother excited to celebrate Mothers' Day

12 May, 2019 9:00am
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Mothers will be celebrated all over town on Sunday for Mothers' Day.

New Zealand First leader Rt Hon Winston Peters addresses those at the public meeting, with New Zealand First deputy leader Fletcher Tabuteau beside him. Photo / Shauni James

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Winston Peters speaks on many topics including 1080

11 May, 2019 6:36pm
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Many gathered for a public meeting with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters today.

People check out the stalls at last year's Arts and Community expo. Photo/Lisa Casey

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community, creativity and connections at expo

10 May, 2019 11:00am
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The Arts Village's Arts and Community Expo is about community, creativity and connections.

Sarah Lane and Andy Taylor. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Those passionate about creativity can mingle at ArtsMad

10 May, 2019 10:00am
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People can be inspired and mingle with others who have creative interests at ArtsMad.

This year's Rotorua Careers Expo was bustling with people and students. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Something for everyone attending Rotorua Careers Expo

10 May, 2019 4:25am
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There was something for everyone to learn about at the Rotorua Careers Expo.

Lake Okareka Rural Fire fireman and their families enjoy the appreciation dinner at Moose Lodge. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Tasty thank you appreciated by volunteer firefighters

10 May, 2019 2:00am
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Volunteer fire fighters are grateful and amazed by 'appreciation dinner' held by students.

Rotorua's Wendy Drummond in her Sparkles Dog Grooming salon. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Cold weather no excuse not to groom your pets, experts say

10 May, 2019 1:30am
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Experts explain what can happen to your dog if you don't groom it during winter.