17 Dec 2021

Therapy dogs welcome travellers to Christchurch

From Afternoons, 2:25 pm on 17 December 2021

People passing through Christchurch Airport between 12pm and 1pm this week may have made some new furry friends.

As  Auckland's border restrictions were lifted, Christchurch therapy dogs gave welcoming pats, cuddles and "paw-fives" to anxious travellers.

Isla the St John Outreach Therapy Dog

Isla the St John Outreach Therapy Dog Photo: supplied

Justin Watson from Christchurch Airport tells Karyn Hay about New Zealand's first 'Airpawt' ambassadors who are part of the P.A.W.S. programme.