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Dog registrationDog owners have an obligation to register all dogs in their care by 1 July each year. The registration year runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year. The full fee must be paid for any dogs remaining unregistered after 1 August in any year. All dogs need to be registered before they reach 3 months of age. Failure to do so may incur an infringement fee of $300 and/or court fine of up to $3000 under the provisions of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2003. The fee payable is on a pro rata basis for the portion of the dog year remaining including the month in which the dog turns 3 months. Please note that there is no registration charge for Seeing Eye Dogs and Hearing Ear Dogs registered first in Manukau City. A child under 16 years of age may not register a dog.
Responsibility for a dog considered to be a child's dog must be taken by
the parent or guardian and the dog registered in the parent or guardian's
name. Dog registration fees 2008/2009
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| Category | Fee if paid on or before
1 August 2008 (inclusive of GST) |
Fee if paid after 1
August 2008 (inclusive of GST) |
| Standard | $89 | $109 |
| Standard with
Selected Dog Owner Status (applied by 1 May 2008 and approved) |
$59 | $109 |
| Working dog* | $65 | $85 |
| Working dog with
Selected Dog Owner Status* (applied by 1 May 2008 and approved) |
$59 | $85 |
| Dangerous dogs | $143.50 | $163.50 |
| Dogs reaching 3 months or newly obtained dogs | Pro rata the above fees (contact us) | |
| * If you are registering more than two working dogs the fee if paid by 1 August 2008 for the third and subsequent dogs is $30 per dog. The fee after 1 August is $85 per dog. | ||
Payments must be made in full and can be:
Rodney District Council does not have facilities to receive payments by
telephone banking, direct debit or any other electronic means. Part
payments are not accepted.
Dog registration
form 2008/2009
(1.85M)
List of standard breeds/colours
(250k)
Please note:
You will need to have
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view and print
this form.
From 1 July 2006 the following types of dog will need to be microchipped:
If your dog does not fall within the above categories, it does not need to be microchipped.
Please note that dog registration and microchipping are two separate processes. You must register your dog each year, but you only need to microchip your dog once.
See www.dogsafety.govt.nz for more information.
Owners who can meet certain criteria may apply for the "Selected Dog Owner" status. This involves:
If granted, an additional rebate of fees applies for the next and following registration years – owners do not have to apply for the status in subsequent years but are automatically considered to be Selected Dog Owners.
Owners may apply for Selected Dog Owner status at any time but the rebate on registration fees will not take effect until the following registration year (commencing 1 July). Applications close on 1 May annually. Click here to download the application form for consideration as a Selected Dog Owner.
For further information on Selected Dog Owner status please contact us.
The number of dogs allowed per urban property in Rodney District is
two.
There is no limit for rurally zoned properties except when dogs are being bred or boarded and then a resource consent may be required.
If a dog owner moves but remains within the same district, they need to
notify the local authority in writing. If the owner moves to another
district then they must notify both local authorities in writing.
Registration tags are easily swapped between different Districts by either
providing the physical tag or proof of registration such as a receipt of
purchase.
Failure to advise local authorities in writing of change of address and
registration details can result in a court fine of up to $500.00 under the
provisions of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2003.
Click here for Dogs – Leash and Off-Leash Areas (which includes information on Designated Dog Exercise Ares).
Click here to view the Dog Control Bylaw and Policy.
Generally dogs are prohibited:
Generally dogs must be on a leash at all times:
This is a guide only, the
complete Schedules of
Prohibited, Leashed, Off Leash, and Dog Exercise Areas
(51k) are available here.
These include the lists referred to above.
Dogs may be exercised off a leash under control throughout the year:
Please make sure you know, understand, and keep to the rules for dogs in public places in your local area.
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Infringement Fees |
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| $200 | |
| Allowing a dog known to be dangerous to be at large unmuzzled. | $300 |
| Failure to comply with a bylaw | $300 |
| Wilful obstruction of a Dog Control Officer | $750 |
| Failure to register a dog | $300 |
Dogs found roaming in any public place may be impounded irrespective of whether they are registered or unregistered. Fees are payable in respect of impounded dogs. If you are concerned about a roaming dog contact us and we will organise for an Animal Control Officer to investigate.
Where a nuisance is created by the persistent and loud howling or barking of any dog, the Council has the power to require the nuisance to be abated, or upon service of a notice require the dog(s) to be removed from the property.
If you are having problems with a nuisance dog and if you feel comfortable
doing so, talk to the owner first. The dog owner may not be aware of your
concern and could take steps to improve the situation. Alternatively
contact us and we will
organise for an Animal Control Officer to investigate.
Dog attacks are unacceptable behaviour. Council has the power to seize dogs
that attack people or animals. If you have witnessed a dog attack
contact us immediately
and we will organise for an Animal Control Officer to investigate.
About 10% of Kawau Island is owned/managed by the Department of Conservation. Dogs are prohibited from being on this land which is mainly centred around Mansion House and the Mansion House Bay area. The remainder of Kawau Island is privately owned. Dogs may be taken to Kawau Island but must be on a lead in public areas except for the Mansion House Bay area where they are not permitted.
The document below contains a list of Department of Conservation land where dogs are prohibited (note that this includes Goat Island and Omaha Spit).
Dog Control Bylaw −
Fifth Schedule (17k)
A dog's overall behaviour is usually a result of the environment in which it has been raised. The breed of dog has much less influence on behaviour than commonly believed.
What's involved in keeping a dog?
When is the most important time for socialising your dog?
The first 3 to 6 months. During
this time a puppy should have lots of contact with humans and other dogs.
It is also important that a puppy is not taken from its mother before
8 weeks of age.
Where can you go to get help with training your dog?
There are various training or obedience clubs operating in the Rodney District. These include:
Requests for Service or further information can be provided by contacting us. Please note that identity of any complainants is kept confidential by Council staff.
You may also find the following information useful:
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Doggy Days
Newsletters Please note: You will need to have
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view and print
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