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Welcome / Opening Ceremony
1.00 pm Thursday 25 September
After a welcome speech by Ray Greer President of the New Zealand Kennel Club the 2003 Pedigree National Dog show will be officially opened by Porirua City Mayor Jenny Brash.

Show Timetable
Click here to check out the times your favourite breeds will be on show.

How to get there
From Wellington take the first Porirua exit off the motorway. From the North take the Tawa/Elsdon exit. Continue through the second roundabout and continue down Titahi Bay Road until you get to Prosser Street (second on the left). Look on the left for the Kennel Club. We're the big, blue building - you cant miss us!

New Zealand Kennel Club Stand
Visit the NZKC Stand. Our helpful team will answer all your questions about becoming a member of the New Zealand Kennel Club and entering the Dog Showing World.

Souvenirs will be on sale – Scarves, Ties, Tie Pins, Teaspoons, Bumper Stickers

Find out more about your breed.
Canine literature will also be on sale here:
- Breed Standards
- Breed Supplements
- The New Zealand Kennel Gazette
- Show Catalogues

NZKC Raffle – kindly sponsored by Petlogic

Buy your tickets at the NZKC Stand and keep your fingers crossed! You may be the lucky winner!

Pedigree Stand
Visit the Pedigree Stand and take part in some of the hands-on activities available to the public.

SELECT-A-DOG
Select a Dog is a computer programme where YOU enter the information relevant to YOUR circumstances. The computer will then generate a list of dog breeds that will be most compatable with your home.

“PET A POOCH”
While at the Pedigree Stand let the kids snuggle up with a friend in the “PET A POOCH” corner.
Let the children touch, cuddle and ask questions about having a dog for a pet.

2003 Kids' Colouring Competition
Click here to download the Colouring Competiton. Present this completed competition entry form at at the gate and receive FREE admission for one child to the 2003 Pedigree National Dog Show...and be in to win awesome prizes! Entries close 2.00 pm Saturday 27th. Winners will be advised by phone.

Other Commercial Stalls
Take a break from being a ringside spectator and browse around the various stalls.
There will opportunities to:
-have your dog sketched
-buy small ornaments and canine mementos
-examine the latest innovative pet travel gear
-stock up on dog food
-buy a toy or treat for your dog
-and much more!

Food on Sale
You'll find a wide selection cafe food and snacks upstairs in our catering suite. If you're still hungry be sure to grab a hot BBQ sausage from our vendors in the carpark.

Sky Television
– will be here filming all day Saturday

Best in Show - official ceremony around 4.30pm Saturday 27th September
Winnie Laban MP for Mana will present BEST IN SHOW.

Wine & Cheese
Held at the conclusion of the 2003 Pedigree National Dog Show. All show officials, judges, exhibitors, stewards, staffmembers of the public and media are welcome to attend.