Local businesses will offer special treats for the furry friends. Napier City Bike Hire offers dog chariots and baskets to accompany their bikes. Stuffed Donuts has special dog-donut biscuits available in-store and at Kolachi every purchase comes with a complimentary dog biscuit.
Dog owners can spot participating venues by the Dog-Friendly Napier sticker.
At Kolachi, every purchase comes with a complimentary dog biscuit.
According to organisers, more than 110 people have already registered, with support from Animates Napier providing giveaways and Vet Services Hawke’s Bay offering free nail clips and health checks.
Napier City Business Inc’s general manager, Pip Thompson, says the initiative will drive people to spend more time in the city.
“Napier is already one of New Zealand’s most walkable cities. Now it’s also one of the most welcoming for dogs,” Thompson says.