Dog registration starts soon
The dog registration year runs from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 and all dogs over three months old must be registered. Forms for the 2023/24 dog registration year will be sent to owners’ last known address at the beginning of June.
Changes to the fees this year are outlined in the table below.
Category | Annual fee |
Category One (Non-working dog must be desexed and microchipped and have no infringement notice for the last 2 years i.e. since 1 July 2021) | $62 |
Category Two (Non-working dog which does not meet Category One criteria and includes menacing dogs) | $92 |
Old dog (New category for dogs over 12 years old as of 1 July 2023) | $46 |
Dangerous dog | $138 |
Working dog 10+ working dogs (for each extra dog) | $22 $11 |
Please let Animal Control know if:
- Ownership of your dog changes
- Your dog leaves the district
- You have a change of address
- Your dog dies
If you have any questions please contact Animal Control on Ph: 03 520 9033 or email animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz
This is a public notice in accordance with section 37(6) of the Dog Control Act 1996.
