It's a heart-warming daily exchange between a postie and pup where the mailman not only delivers letters but a special moment for man's best friend.
Te Puke dog owner Michael Collins said he was touched to see his local postman take a shine to his prize German Shepherd pup Kyza.
He said the nine-month-old pet waited eagerly for his daily visit from "Steve the postman" and seemed to lap up the attention.
In a video that has garnered a staggering 578,000 views on Facebook in just one day the encounter is captured showing the dog crouching low behind the property's gate before patiently and quietly greeting the friendly postie.
First making sure to take care of the mail, the postman then beckons to the dog to approach before affectionately lavishing him with dozens of strokes.