08/09/2026
One day a year is not enough to say I Love You and I Appreciate you, Dad!
Some things come full circle. 🪵⚡
Looking back at these old memories says everything about where KRA Dog Scoops started and where we’re heading.
📸 1. The "just get amongst it": Dad out in the backyard doing the quiet work—raking leaves while keeping an eye on me buried in the pile having a good ol' time with a red cup (probably pinched Dad's tea 😂❤️).
📸 2. The Engineering Imprints: Dad featured in the Waikato Times back in 2008 for his pioneer work in the energy sector, following his career as a chemical engineer.
A massive shout-out to my dad for his engineering mindset, initiative, and sheer grit. Growing up around him was basically quiet training I didn't even realize I was getting—he passed down so much practical knowledge, tools, and a problem-solving mindset that I rely on every single day. Our dinner chats seem to be paying off! 🤓🤠
📸 3. The Cheeky Side: An old Father’s Day card where I certified he survived another year of me and wished him "good luck for the following year" — which he also survived and absolutely deserved 🫶🫶🫶 Love you, Dad! 🫶☺️
Fast forward to today, and KRA Dog Scoops is putting that training into action right here in Waipā.
We’re starting with our Phase 1 pilot—delivering reliable, professional pet waste removal and testing the waters to see if the community is ready for a new venture into sustainable innovation.
The long-term goal for Year 2 is to take that energy sector knowledge and chemical engineering mindset to explore local bio-energy conversion, just like they already do in countries like Canada.
But for now, it's about doing the hard mahi, getting the fundamentals right, gathering the data, seeing if the community is ready/interested, and keeping our green spaces clean.
Thanks for passing down the grit, knowledge, and practical tools, Dad🫶🫶
Lots and pots of love,
Jeen. ❤️
🐾 KRA Dog Scoops | Doing our bit to keeping Waipā clean, building for the future. 🌐 Website: kradogscoops.co.nz 📱 Follow our journey:
P.s. Nope I Love You More, Dad!🫶🫶🫶🫶