The StevieLicksx® Journal

  • Dog Grooming at Home: A Complete NZ Guide

    Dog Grooming at Home: A Complete NZ Guide Home grooming is one of the most underrated things you can do for your dog's health. Done consistently, it prevents matting, supports...

    Dog Grooming at Home: A Complete NZ Guide

    Dog Grooming at Home: A Complete NZ Guide Home grooming is one of the most underrated things you can do for your dog's health. Done consistently, it prevents matting, supports...

  • The Best Premium Dog Accessories in NZ: A Desig...

    The Best Premium Dog Accessories in NZ: A Design-Led Edit There's a version of pet ownership where everything is functional, replaceable and forgettable. And then there's the version where every...

    The Best Premium Dog Accessories in NZ: A Desig...

    The Best Premium Dog Accessories in NZ: A Design-Led Edit There's a version of pet ownership where everything is functional, replaceable and forgettable. And then there's the version where every...

  • How to Build a Dog Wellness Routine: A NZ Vet-I...

    How to Build a Dog Wellness Routine: A NZ Vet-Informed Guide The best thing you can do for your dog's long-term health isn't a single product or a one-off vet...

    How to Build a Dog Wellness Routine: A NZ Vet-I...

    How to Build a Dog Wellness Routine: A NZ Vet-Informed Guide The best thing you can do for your dog's long-term health isn't a single product or a one-off vet...

  • Modern Dog Parent's Essentials Guide NZ | Stevi...

    The Modern Dog Parent's Essentials Guide: What Every NZ Dog Owner Needs in 2026 Being a dog owner in 2026 looks a little different than it used to. Today's dog...

    Modern Dog Parent's Essentials Guide NZ | Stevi...

    The Modern Dog Parent's Essentials Guide: What Every NZ Dog Owner Needs in 2026 Being a dog owner in 2026 looks a little different than it used to. Today's dog...

  • The StevieLicksx® Winter Edit: Pet Essentials f...

    Winter in New Zealand arrives quietly — shorter days, cooler mornings, and a dog who'd rather stay curled up on the couch than face the cold. But the right gear...

    The StevieLicksx® Winter Edit: Pet Essentials f...

    Winter in New Zealand arrives quietly — shorter days, cooler mornings, and a dog who'd rather stay curled up on the couch than face the cold. But the right gear...

  • Barbour Meets StevieLicksx® — British Heritage for New Zealand Dogs

    Barbour Meets StevieLicksx® — British Heritage ...

    We don't add brands to our shelves lightly. Discover why StevieLicksx® is proud to be a New Zealand stockist of Barbour's dog collection — coats, leather collars and leads built...

    Barbour Meets StevieLicksx® — British Heritage ...

    We don't add brands to our shelves lightly. Discover why StevieLicksx® is proud to be a New Zealand stockist of Barbour's dog collection — coats, leather collars and leads built...

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    The Best Vets in Christchurch: A Pet Owner's Guide

    Christchurch's veterinary community reflects the same spirit of quality and resilience as the city itself. From the central city to the outer suburbs of Selwyn and Waimakariri, here's your guide...

    The Best Vets in Christchurch: A Pet Owner's Guide

    Christchurch's veterinary community reflects the same spirit of quality and resilience as the city itself. From the central city to the outer suburbs of Selwyn and Waimakariri, here's your guide...

  • The Best Vets in Wellington: Trusted Care for Your Pets

    The Best Vets in Wellington: Trusted Care for Y...

    Wellington is a city that loves its pets — and it shows in the quality of veterinary care available across the region. Whether you're in the CBD, the Hutt Valley,...

    The Best Vets in Wellington: Trusted Care for Y...

    Wellington is a city that loves its pets — and it shows in the quality of veterinary care available across the region. Whether you're in the CBD, the Hutt Valley,...

  • The Best Cat Toys for Indoor Cats (And Why Enrichment Matters)

    The Best Cat Toys for Indoor Cats (And Why Enri...

    For indoor cats, enrichment isn't a luxury — it's a necessity. Without adequate mental and physical stimulation, indoor cats can develop anxiety, destructive behaviour, and health issues. This guide covers...

    The Best Cat Toys for Indoor Cats (And Why Enri...

    For indoor cats, enrichment isn't a luxury — it's a necessity. Without adequate mental and physical stimulation, indoor cats can develop anxiety, destructive behaviour, and health issues. This guide covers...

  • How to Fit a Dog Harness

    How to Fit a Dog Harness

    A well-fitted harness is one of the most important investments you can make for your dog's safety and comfort. Whether you're walking a boisterous Labrador through Auckland's waterfront or exploring...

    How to Fit a Dog Harness

    A well-fitted harness is one of the most important investments you can make for your dog's safety and comfort. Whether you're walking a boisterous Labrador through Auckland's waterfront or exploring...

  • Fluffy white dog gazing out over dark rippling water, NZ dog water activities guide

    Making a Splash: A Guide to Water Activities fo...

    From Auckland's dog-friendly beaches to Queenstown's crystal-clear lakes, New Zealand is a water lover's paradise — and your dog thinks so too. This guide covers the best NZ spots for...

    Making a Splash: A Guide to Water Activities fo...

    From Auckland's dog-friendly beaches to Queenstown's crystal-clear lakes, New Zealand is a water lover's paradise — and your dog thinks so too. This guide covers the best NZ spots for...

  • Fresh New Zealand green lipped mussels with golden flesh and dark shells

    Green Lipped Mussels for Dogs: What the Science...

    Green lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) are one of New Zealand's most celebrated superfoods — and increasingly, one of the most researched natural supplements for dogs. If you've seen them popping...

    Green Lipped Mussels for Dogs: What the Science...

    Green lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) are one of New Zealand's most celebrated superfoods — and increasingly, one of the most researched natural supplements for dogs. If you've seen them popping...

  • Baby Stevie the puppy curled up on mum's lap on the way home for the first time

    The Day I Met My Mum: A Puppy's Tale by Baby St...

    Meet baby Stevie — the tiny, wobbly pup behind StevieLicksx®. In this adorable first-person tale, Stevie shares what it was like to meet Mum for the first time, and how...

    The Day I Met My Mum: A Puppy's Tale by Baby St...

    Meet baby Stevie — the tiny, wobbly pup behind StevieLicksx®. In this adorable first-person tale, Stevie shares what it was like to meet Mum for the first time, and how...

  • The Winter Kit

    The Winter Kit

    Auckland winters are mild. They are also grey, wet, and occasionally muddy in ways that require preparation. This is that preparation.

    The Winter Kit

    Auckland winters are mild. They are also grey, wet, and occasionally muddy in ways that require preparation. This is that preparation.

  • The Good Stay

    The Good Stay

    Travelling with a dog in Auckland should not require compromise. A curated guide to the city’s best pet-friendly hotels — from the CBD to Waiheke Island.

    The Good Stay

    Travelling with a dog in Auckland should not require compromise. A curated guide to the city’s best pet-friendly hotels — from the CBD to Waiheke Island.

  • The New Arrival

    The New Arrival

    Dog by Dr. Lisa — founded by one of Australia’s most trusted veterinarians, stocked at Harrods in London, and now available in New Zealand exclusively at StevieLicksx®.

    The New Arrival

    Dog by Dr. Lisa — founded by one of Australia’s most trusted veterinarians, stocked at Harrods in London, and now available in New Zealand exclusively at StevieLicksx®.

  • The Morning Ritual

    The Morning Ritual

    There is a particular kind of Sunday that belongs to Auckland. A curated guide to the city’s best dog-friendly cafes — where your dog is genuinely welcomed, not just tolerated.

    The Morning Ritual

    There is a particular kind of Sunday that belongs to Auckland. A curated guide to the city’s best dog-friendly cafes — where your dog is genuinely welcomed, not just tolerated.

  • Adoptable dog available through Auckland City Dog Rescue Project NZ 2026

    Auckland Pet Adoption Events & How to Adopt a P...

    Thinking about adopting a pet in Auckland? Discover the key rescue organisations, upcoming adoption events in 2026, and everything you need to know about the adoption process in NZ.

    Auckland Pet Adoption Events & How to Adopt a P...

    Thinking about adopting a pet in Auckland? Discover the key rescue organisations, upcoming adoption events in 2026, and everything you need to know about the adoption process in NZ.

  • The Winter Edit

    The Winter Edit

    Auckland winters are not dramatic. No snow, no frost, no reason to stay inside. A Good Company guide to making the most of the cooler months with your dog.

    The Winter Edit

    Auckland winters are not dramatic. No snow, no frost, no reason to stay inside. A Good Company guide to making the most of the cooler months with your dog.

  • The Shoreline Edit

    The Shoreline Edit

    Auckland is, at its core, a coastal city. A curated guide to the beaches worth knowing — salt air, open sky, and a dog doing exactly what dogs were made...

    The Shoreline Edit

    Auckland is, at its core, a coastal city. A curated guide to the beaches worth knowing — salt air, open sky, and a dog doing exactly what dogs were made...

  • The Canine Colleague

    The Canine Colleague

    There is a particular kind of calm that descends on an office when a dog walks in. A Good Company read on why dog-friendly workplaces are one of the more...

    The Canine Colleague

    There is a particular kind of calm that descends on an office when a dog walks in. A Good Company read on why dog-friendly workplaces are one of the more...

  • The Off-Leash Edit

    The Off-Leash Edit

    Auckland has held onto its green spaces. A curated guide to the city's best off-leash dog parks — where the only rule is to run.

    The Off-Leash Edit

    Auckland has held onto its green spaces. A curated guide to the city's best off-leash dog parks — where the only rule is to run.

  • A Guide to Going Out, Together

    A Guide to Going Out, Together

    Auckland has quietly become one of the more dog-forward cities in the Southern Hemisphere. A curated guide to the bars, restaurants and garden spaces doing it best.

    A Guide to Going Out, Together

    Auckland has quietly become one of the more dog-forward cities in the Southern Hemisphere. A curated guide to the bars, restaurants and garden spaces doing it best.

  • Where to Go When the City Can Wait — Dog-Friendly Campsites in New Zealand

    Where to Go When the City Can Wait — Dog-Friend...

    The best holidays are the ones where no one has to stay behind. A curated guide to four of New Zealand's finest dog-friendly campsites — from Northland to Kaikoura. Pack...

    Where to Go When the City Can Wait — Dog-Friend...

    The best holidays are the ones where no one has to stay behind. A curated guide to four of New Zealand's finest dog-friendly campsites — from Northland to Kaikoura. Pack...

  • Before You Shop

    Before You Shop

    Every dog has a story before yours begins. A curated guide to New Zealand’s finest rescue organisations — doing the quiet, unglamorous work of finding dogs a second chapter.

    Before You Shop

    Every dog has a story before yours begins. A curated guide to New Zealand’s finest rescue organisations — doing the quiet, unglamorous work of finding dogs a second chapter.

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