Paddler encounters pod of dolphins near Takapuna

StuffNZ HeraldMonday 11 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Dennis Kuhn was pulled along by a wake created by dolphins while paddling his outrigger canoe from Takapuna Beach towards North Head on Saturday. The Takapuna resident captured footage of the encounter, describing the experience as a once in a lifetime event.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 11 Aug 2025, 2:20pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
  1. StuffStuff

    Watch: Dolphins swim with paddler in ‘once in a lifetime’ experience (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Paddler captures footage of dolphins within touching distance on Auckland’s North Shore (opens in new tab)