Nicky had a large nick in the trailing edge of her fin, which was also how she acquired her name. Former Green Party MP Gareth Hughes, his wife Meghan and their two children were amongst those who were able to get close to the orca, in their friend’s boat. Pete Dryden/Supplied One of about eight orca spotted in Dunedin Harbour on Saturday afternoon. Meghan, the keeper and caretaker of Quarantine Island in the harbour, said the experience was amazing. The orca were in different groups, and those onboard the boat were surprised when three suddenly appeared next to the boat and then dived underneath it.