The Great Global Greyhound Walk

New Zealanders are invited to get out and meet a greyhound on Sunday 27 September as part of the Great Global Greyhound Walk.

Greyhounds are calm, affectionate and full of personality, and there is no better way to understand their appeal than spending some time with them. On 27 September you will get the chance to do exactly that – come along and see for yourself what makes them such special companions.

The Nelson walk, hosted by Greyhounds As Pets Nelson, leaves the Trafalgar Centre car park at 2:00pm for an easy half-hour stroll. It is one of 20 walks happening across New Zealand that day, from Whangārei to Dunedin, with walkers collectively aiming to cover 3,000 kilometres in a single day.

Parking is free after 1pm and on weekends, there's a café nearby, and buggies and wheelchairs are welcome.

This year's theme is Mythical Mutts, so dress up if you like, from dragons and unicorns to fairies and mermaids.

The walk is free, open to everyone and there will be plenty happening on the day.