Forms for the 2026/27 registration year have been sent to dog owner’s last known address. The dog registration year runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 and all dogs over three months old must be registered.
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 2024)
| $70
|
Category Two (non-working dog which does not meet Category One criteria and includes menacing dogs)
| $103
|
Old dog (category for dogs over 12 years old as of 1 July 2026)
| $52
|
Dangerous dog | $155
|
Working dog 10+ working dogs (for each extra dog)
| $25
$13
|
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@maataawaka.co.nz
This is a public notice in accordance with section 37(6) of the Dog Control Act 1996.
