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Saturday 5 July 2025 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Features, In Depth
From left, veterinarians Katie Bird, Rose Hasegawa and Lorraine Von Hoff at Te Are Manu Vet Clinic in Arorangi. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25070207
After 18 months of dedicated service, Australian veterinarian Dr Rose Hasegawa bid farewell to the Cook Islands on Friday, leaving behind fond memories and a strong connection to the island nation and its people.
After 18 months of dedicated service, Australian veterinarian Dr Rose Hasegawa bid farewell to the Cook Islands on Friday, leaving behind fond memories and a strong connection to the island nation and its people.
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Dr Jenny Te Paa Daniel on 06/07/2025
Haven't enough words of gratitude for Dr Rose - her loving care of our rescue fur babies and for all her Aitutaki 'patients' is legendary! Our beautiful rescue Tiki, even received personal emails from his beloved Dr Rose! Nga mihi nunui ki a koe Dr Rose - nga manaakitanga mo to haerenga atu me to hokinga mai!