Welcome to K9MD

It is widely acknowledged that early detection greatly enhances the chance of a patient's survival. K9 Medical Detection NZ aims to increase the rate of early detection.

K9 Medical Detection New Zealand Charitable Trust's mission is to improve the health of all New Zealander's by using specially trained dogs working in a controlled clinical environment to assist in the detection of cancer and other diseases. To create a simple diagnostic urine test as a value added tool in the fight against cancer.

What We Do

K9MD is dedicated to advancing medical detection capabilities through the unique and highly effective use of trained canines. Our mission is to improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life by harnessing the extraordinary olfactory abilities of dogs to detect diseases early and accurately.

How You Can Help

Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Your donation will support the welfare and training of K9 Medical Detection NZ's dedicated team of dogs.

Our Dogs

K9MD dogs love going to work. It’s a happy place!

Soroptimist International Aotearoa New Zealand

We are excited to partner with Soroptimist International Aotearoa NZ. Soroptimist is a network of clubs that focus on …

From Malaysia to NZ to K9MD

We are incredibly excited to announce the appointment of a new trainer to K9MD. Ben joins K9MD as a …

Dessert Evening to raise funds for K9MD

Recently a few amazing individuals, Michelle; Sophie; Jack; Rosie; Darren; Jo and Chris organized a dessert evening to raise …

Welcome Olivia

We are excited to introduce you to Olivia. Olivia is from Canada and has a background in science with …

Supporters

K9 Medical Detection NZ are grateful for the generous support of the following organisations

Soroptimist International of Aotearoa New Zealand

Endorsements

Emma Gilmour
McLaren's first female factory driver and Dunedin Business Owner

How amazing are the people and dogs involved with K9 Medical Detection NZ!

Seeing these dogs at work is something special – they love what they do and they are super heroes at detecting the smells that they need to.

I fully support Pauline and her team and hope for the sake of all New Zealanders that this becomes a form of early detection for cancer in the future.

Sir Richard Taylor
KNZM

Most New Zealanders have in some way been affected by the tragic impact of cancer. Weta Workshop is no exception. We have had friends and colleagues endure long periods of treatment and rehabilitation, and we have lost people. The K9MD team are making inroads into early detection. Their hard work is worthy of our support. To know that a dog's superior sense of smell may play a crucial role in the future health of all New Zealanders is truly remarkable.

Pio Terei
MNZM

Kia Ora Guys,

A couple of years ago I saw a piece on TV about a dog in the U.S. that alerted his owner to a cancer condition that she knew nothing about. I was amazed. The dog was able to smell an imbalance in the owner that probably saved her life. This can be a reality in Aotearoa and I am fully behind supporting this exciting initiative.

Watch this space.

Pio.

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