Meet Mawhai

People's Choice Finalist

Meet Mawhai

Breed: Jagdterrier x Border Terrier

Barking from: Auckland

What's up dog?

Mawhai is one of two Auckland council dogs trained to find kauri dieback The pathogen that killing New Zealand kauri his job is to stop the spread kauri dieback within the Hauraki Gulf. Places like Waiheke which has no kauri dieback has job is to search nursery-held plants ready for sale or earthmoving equipment prior to transport to one of the kauri dieback free islands in the Hauraki Gulf
this is unique as it's been a three-year training program to get to this stage with lots of challenges

2024 NZ People's Choice Award

We believe that no dog should be left behind.


Every dog that enters is eligible for the 2024 People's Choice Award. The winner of the 2024 NZ People's Choice will be decided by you, the people!


This year, we wanted to give the aroha back to our communities.


Every year, our campaign is supported and celebrated by a variety of incredible charities across Aotearoa, all of whom mahi tirelessly to make a positive impact for dogs in their respected communities.


This year, the winner of the 2024 People Choice's Award will have the value of their doggy prize pack matched and donated to a charity of their choosing.


In addition, every voter will have the opportunity to donate towards one of the 3 incredbile mental health charities or dog organisations.

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