Now five years old, the French bulldog was joined by younger companion Treasure, who is also learning to ride the waves.

Bosco the French bulldog, known for ripping it up on his surfboard, returned to the moana in Paihia this Waitangi Day, flying the He Whakaputanga flag before the annual waka celebrations.

Now five years old, Bosco the French bulldog was joined by younger companion Treasure, an 18-month-old French bulldog, who is also learning to ride the waves.

photo of dog riding on a surfboard pulled behing a boat along with a He Whakaputanga flag mounted on the surfboard