skip to main content

I want to...

Current filter:

Calling all top dogs!

Published: 8 May 2023

Last Updated: 22 May 2023

Web Tile Graphic

Last year a skateboard-riding rescue Schnauzer called Murphy took out the top dog prize - it’s a tough act to follow but out there somewhere is the 2023 champ!

Napier’s Next Dog Model is currently running on Napier City Council’s facebook page in search of a poster-dog for dog registrations.

Lance Titter, Executive Director of City Services, explains the competition is a fun way to share a serious message: Register your pooch.

“Dog registration is really important because it means we can get lost dogs back to their homes, make sure any dogs causing issues in public spaces can be managed safely, and ensure we’re providing good services and facilities for dog owners and their furry friends,” says Lance.

There are over 8000 dogs registered in Napier. In the opening weekend of competition entries, 180 dogs had been entered in the competition.

To enter, owners need to post a photo of their dog model(s) on the Napier City Council facebook page by Friday 12 May. Six finalists will then be put to the public vote. The winner will win a modelling shoot, prize pack and free dog registration for 2023, and will appear on billboards reminding people to register their dog by 1 July 2023.

Back to News Archive

Napier City Council - Copyright © 2024 Napier City Council

Disclaimers and Copyright
While every endeavour has been taken by the Napier City Council to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, Napier City Council shall not be liable for any loss suffered through the use, directly or indirectly, of information on this website. Information contained has been assembled in good faith. Some of the information available in this site is from the New Zealand Public domain and supplied by relevant government agencies. Napier City Council cannot accept any liability for its accuracy or content. Portions of the information and material on this site, including data, pages, documents, online graphics and images are protected by copyright, unless specifically notified to the contrary. Externally sourced information or material is copyright to the respective provider.

© Napier City Council - www.napier.govt.nz / +64 6 835 7579 / info@napier.govt.nz