Animal Control
Welcome to Animal Control
Welcome to our Animal Control services. Whether you’re a dog owner or have a concern about an animal, you’ll find everything you need here — from registering your dog and updating your details to reporting issues and accessing helpful information.
We’re here to help keep our community safe and support responsible pet ownership.
You can contact us anytime by calling 0800 746 467, or drop into any of our Council offices to speak with our team.
Animal management
Find out how to report concerns, including barking dogs and dog attacks, and access animal control services.
Find out what to do if you come across wandering stock and how to report it to help keep our roads and community safe.
Legal information
Find out about the rules, policy, bylaws and regulations that apply to dog ownership in our district.
Find out where you can take your dog for a walk, including off-leash areas and places dogs are welcome.
Fees and charges
Find out about current fees for dog registration and other animal-related services.
Impounding Dogs
Learn more about when dogs may be impounded and what to do if it happens.
