When the weather turns wild, a bit of company from our domesticated friends does not go amiss.
Recognising this, RNZ put out a call for pics of pets enjoying, or avoiding, the weather.
Indeed, some took to it with reckless abandon.
Or took to it at a brisk walk, anyway.
Inka the dog is not keen to walk through a puddle near the Hutt River Photo: RNZ / Paloma Migone
Dusty made a fashionable and functional change to his usual winter coat.
Dusty ready for his day out. Photo: RNZ / Chris Bramwell
And Bird and Piglet rugged up warm.
In fact, lots of pets chose to stay indoors.
Even some of the wildest creatures sought refuge.
But some still had to work.
Many of New Zealand's cats, including Bernard Black from Dunedin, have been left distinctly unimpressed by the cold weather. Photo: RNZ / Lydia Anderson
But some cats loved the snow! Photo: Supplied / Pete Van Berkel
If your pet has been out and about, send us your pics: iwitness@radionz.co.nz