Snow makes long walk more peaceful

Anyone finding it hard to get out and motivated in the cold should spare a thought for one-year-old Ella and six-year-old Rapid, who are walking around the South Island for charity.

The kelpie and border collie dogs are being accompanied on their journey by owner Mike Butler, who in turn is raising money for Daffodil Day.

Mr Butler works for ANZ, one of the major sponsors of Daffodil Day. Each year bank staff aim to raise $1 million and this year he decided to do something different. MORE>>