Dogs
Your dog(s) are welcome in our community, however we do have rules that all dog owners need to abide by.
Our Dog Control Bylaw (PDF file, 1.2 MB) sets out minimum standards for keeping and controlling a dog. This is to ensure they don't create a nuisance or become a threat to other people's health or their safety.
Our animal control officers provide a seven-day-a-week service, 24 hours a day. Give them a call at any time on 06 323 0000.
Around 7,000 dogs are registered each year in the District. The Council responds to approximately 1,200 annual complaints and carries out regular patrols and inspections.
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Annual Report On Dog Control
An online copy of the Annual Dog Report for 2019/2020. Council is required to provide a report each year on statistics relating to Dog Control. Copies of Annual Reports on Dog Control can be viewed here.
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Dog Classification
Find out more about Working, Menacing and Dangerous dog classifications.
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Dog Education Programme
The Council provides a free dog education programme for children, schools, adults and the community.
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Dog Exercise Areas
Find out where dogs are permitted leashed and unleashed (and supervised).
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Dog Registration
All dog owners must register their dog(s) with Council by 1 July every year.
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