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.
2025 NZ People's Choice Award
We believe no dog should be left behind.
Every dog entered into the competition is automatically in the running for the 2025 People’s Choice Award — and the winner will be decided by you, the public.
This year, we’re giving the aroha back to our communities.
Each year, our campaign is supported by a number of incredible charities across Aotearoa that work tirelessly to improve the lives of dogs and people alike. In 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on these organisations and the vital mahi they do.
As part of the voting process, every voter will have the chance to donate to our amazing mental health or dog-focused charities.
It’s your vote, your voice, and your opportunity to make a difference.
