Meet Nighdee

People's Choice Finalist

Meet Nighdee

Breed: Border Terrier

Barking from: Little River

What's up dog?

Nighdee is a very affectionate and hardworking border terrier, who is part of the Kaitorete pest free Banks Peninsula team. She is very good at finding hedgehogs, which is one of the 6 species of predators that are targeted to help the amazing biodiversity of this beautiful and special part of NZ. She is also most happy to be interviewed, filmed, patted, kissed and held in anyone’s arms while on her community engagement appointments. Where ever she goes, the people around her light up and forget to listen to the PFBP story because she just sweeps them off their feet. Her main job is detecting hedgehogs and communicating with her handler Karin about where they are. She has found many hedgehogs in her 1.5 year deployment, saving the lives of hundreds of birds, lizards, gecko’s and insects. She can work in any weather and she’s always ready to go and find some more. Nighdee is a wee hero for the biodiversity of Kaitorete and a very much loved little bitch everywhere she goes.

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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