{"id":206685,"date":"2026-02-09T17:51:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz\/?p=206685"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:51:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:51:04","slug":"bosco-the-surfing-dog-wows-at-waitangi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz\/?p=206685","title":{"rendered":"Bosco the Surfing Dog wows at Waitangi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bosco, a famous surfing French bulldog, made a joyful return to the sea at Paihia on Waitangi Day.<\/p>\n<p>Riding his surfboard proudly, he flew the He Whakaputanga flag just before the traditional waka celebrations began. Alongside him was Treasure, an 18-month-old French bulldog learning to surf by watching Bosco.<\/p>\n<p>Their owner, Dylan Bacher, said being part of the day was about supporting the culture and youth. 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