New Zealand’s celebrity cat, names Mittens’ is in the running to be New Zealander of the year.
The cat has been nominated for this prestigious award along side PM Jacinda Ardern and the director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield
Mittens is a Turkish Angora cat who roams shops, office towers and churches in Wellington. She often poses for social media snapshots along the way.
Earlier this year Mittens was given the key to the city, and his adventurous spirit has won him tens of thousands of local and international fans.
Mittens first won attention in 2018 after repeatedly wandering inner-city dwellings, including the university, the post office, and a Catholic church.
The Facebook page now has 50,000 followers with locals tracking Mittens’ daily activities around town.
Previous winners of New Zealander of the Year include the actor and director Taika Waititi, comedian and mental health advocate Mike King, and former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.
A cat has never won.
14 Responses
that looks so cute
i think this cat should be new Zealander of the year
thats really reallly cool and funny
lol a cat for nz of the year would be amazing
Super cute! For sure put the cat at new zealander of the year.
this man is a bloody legend
he is a bloody legend
omg cute
wow
funny
wow
I hope you win little guy
so cute
I mean I’d vote for the cat if I could ?but I can’t