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Council adopted a new Policy on Dogs and Dog Control Bylaw which came into effect on 1 September 2004. This review was a requirement arising from recent legislative amendments to the Dog Control Act 1996. The local authorities of the Auckland region jointly drafted their new Policy and Bylaws in an effort to achieve a greater level of consistency in dog control policy across Auckland and to avoid duplication of the provisions already covered in the Act. DOG CONTROL ACT 1996 On 24 September 2007 a report pursuant to section 10A of the Dog Control Act 1996, was adopted by Papakura District Council. The report contains information and statistics on Papakura District Council’s dog control activity for the year 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007. Dog Control Policy and Practices Report Council Minutes 27 September 2007 - Dog Control Policy and Practices PDC Annual Report for 2006 - 2007 by ACSL Dog Registration and Associated Fees available here. I've lost my registration disc, what do I do? What do I do, if I move house? Do I need to register special purpose or working dogs? What happens if I have more than two dogs? Aren't there new dog control regulations? Can I let my dog off the leash in public? Can my dog roam free on my own property? Do I need to have a microchip placed in my dog?
If your dog is missing, you should check in the first instance with the Council's contractor, Animal Control Services to find out if it was impounded. Telephone 09 360 0750. Dogs are impounded when found roaming loose in a public place, when they have wandered onto private property or are deemed to be a nuisance by constant barking. If it hasn't been impounded, then it may have been hurt. Injured dogs are taken to the SPCA in Mangere. Telephone 09 256 7300 to check if your dog has been taken in.
Yes, you do. All dogs over the age of three months in the District must be registered annually at the address where they spend the majority of time. Your dog must wear a colour coded registration disc to show it has been registered. If you do not register your dog, you could be issued with a fine, the dog seized from your property or be prosecuted. Please note, that only one person (over 16 years of age) can be the registered owner of a dog.
If your dog has been previously registered with the Council, then you should receive a reminder renewal notice in mid June each year. If you have not received a renewal notice, or if you are registering a dog for the first time, you will need to complete the Dog Registration Application form, which can be obtained from Council offices at 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura between the hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. You can reduce your dog registration costs by sitting and passing a dog owner licence test. To find out more about how to sit for the dog owner licence, contact the Council’s Customer Services Centre on 295 1300.
I’ve lost my Registration disc, what do I do? If you have lost your dog's registration disc, you can get a replacement for $10.00. The replacement disc will have a new registration number. To get a replacement disc, you must complete an Application Form (available from the Council) and send it to Papakura District Council at Private Bag 7, Papakura or visit us at Council offices, 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm.
If you or your dog move outside the District, you will need to tell Papakura District Council and the dog control office in your new area within six weeks.
Do I need to register special purpose or working dogs? Yes, you do. Special purpose dogs include:
What happens if I have more than two dogs? All dogs need to be registered.
Aren’t there new dog control regulations?Yes, there are. These came into force with the Dog Control Amendment Act 2003 and took effect on 1 December 2003. The new regulations were developed to strengthen existing dog control legislation and improve public safety through the use of stronger deterrents, preventative measures, education and increased powers of enforcement.
Can I let my dog off the leash in public?In certain areas, you can. Please check here for those areas that are dog friendly. Remember, if you’re taking your dog out in public, you are required to use or carry a leash at all times.
Can my dog roam free on my own property?From 1 June 2004, you will need to ensure that your dog is either under the direct control of a person, or is confined in such a manner that it cannot freely leave the property. You will also need to ensure that access to your front door remains free. Your dog must not be able to stop anyone from approaching your front door. If this requirement is not met, the dog may be seized.
Do I need to have a microchip placed in my dog?All dogs first registered on or after 1 July 2006 are required to be microchipped. Those dogs that are classified as dangerous or menacing since 1 December 2003 will also be required to be microchipped. Under new legislation, all dogs that meet the criteria as set out in the Act shall be classified by the Council as menacing dogs. The Act specifies the following breeds as falling within the definitions of a menacing dog:
In Papakura District there are prohibited areas where your dog cannot go, and designated areas where your dog can exercise and play off lead.
Every dog owner must ensure that his or her dog does not enter or remain in the following public places: (a) Any cemetery, crematorium or public building, including any library, swimming pool, recreation centre, and visitor centre, under the control or management of the Council or the Auckland Regional Council unless permitted by the occupier or person having control of the premises and subject to compliance with any reasonable conditions imposed. (b) Any area developed or marked out as a sports field (but excluding any spectator area), outdoor court, skateboard park and cycle park. (c) On or within 10 metres of any area that is developed or marked out as a playground or contains children’s play equipment, or within 5 metres of any marked sports field. (d) In any of the following areas:
Every dog owner must ensure that his or her dog is kept on a leash in every private way or the following public places: (a) Any public place not included in the First Schedule, Third Schedule or Fourth Schedule. (b) On any road, private way, or recreational walkway. (c) Any area developed or marked out as a picnic area, fitness apparatus, boat ramp, boat marshalling area, or car park. (d) Any area developed or marked out as a public garden. (e) Any sportspark (prohibited on sportsfields).
Every dog owner may exercise his or her dog other than on a leash, but must keep the dog under control in the following public places: (a) In any of the following areas:
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