About WagDay
New Zealand's home for
pet-friendly places
WagDay helps New Zealand pet owners discover dog-friendly cafes, walks, beaches, vets and more — backed by a community of real pet owners sharing real experiences.
Our Mission
Every pet deserves a great day out
Finding a genuinely pet-friendly place in New Zealand has always meant guessing — calling ahead, hunting through Facebook groups, or just showing up and hoping for the best.
WagDay changes that. We're building New Zealand's most comprehensive, community-verified directory of pet-friendly venues — with the details that actually matter to pet owners: whether dogs can go inside, if water bowls are provided, whether the beach is off-leash, and what other dog owners really think.
How It Works
Your pet's passport to New Zealand
Search & Discover
Find pet-friendly cafes, dog-friendly walks, off-leash beaches, vets, groomers and more — filtered by city, suburb, or category across New Zealand.
Check In
Stamp your pet's passport. Every check-in earns PawPoints and builds a real map of where you've explored together.
Review & Share
Leave honest reviews with pet-specific details — leash rules, water bowls, indoor access — so the next dog owner knows exactly what to expect.
Connect
Follow other pet owners, share moments in the community feed, ask questions, and discover new places through people who love animals as much as you do.
What We Stand For
Built different, for a reason
Built for New Zealand
Every feature is designed for NZ pet owners — from Auckland's inner-city dog parks to Wellington's coastal walks and Christchurch's off-leash reserves.
Pet-first, always
We don't just list venues. We capture the details that matter to your pet: leash policies, indoor access, water bowls, pet menus, and size rules.
Community-powered
WagDay is built on real local knowledge from real pet owners — not scraped data or editorial guesswork. The community keeps it honest and up to date.
Free for pet owners
Discovering, reviewing, and checking in is free for every pet owner. Always. We earn from business tools, not from you.
For Business Owners
Is your venue pet-friendly?
Let pet owners know.
Thousands of New Zealand pet owners are searching WagDay every week. Claim your free listing to manage your venue details, respond to reviews, and reach the pet-owner community directly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is WagDay?
WagDay is New Zealand's pet-friendly places discovery platform and community. It helps dog and cat owners find pet-friendly venues — cafes, walks, beaches, vets, groomers and more — across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and other NZ cities.
Is WagDay free to use?
Yes. WagDay is completely free for pet owners. You can search, browse, check in, write reviews, and connect with other pet owners at no cost.
Which cities does WagDay cover?
WagDay currently covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Napier, Queenstown, Dunedin, Nelson, and more. New venues are added every week.
How do I list my pet-friendly business on WagDay?
Business owners can claim their existing listing or add a new venue via our Business tools. Visit wagday.co.nz/business to get started.
How does WagDay verify pet-friendly information?
Venue information is contributed and verified by the WagDay community — real pet owners who have visited in person. Businesses can also claim and update their own listings directly.
Get In Touch
We'd love to hear from you
General enquiries, press requests, partnership opportunities, or just want to say hi — reach us at hello@wagday.co.nz