Pets and animals

Like all New Zealand local authorities, the majority of our Animal Control Team’s day-to-day work concerns dogs, although we are also responsible for livestock and poultry. We are not responsible for other domestic pets such as cats, birds or fish.

Our web pages include information about lost or found animals, reporting a problem dog, registrations and microchipping, dog care and exercise. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us using the information below.

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	Dog registration and microchipping
	Dog owner responsibilities
	Exercising your dog
	Lost or found animals
	Report a problem dog
	Dog safety education programmes
	Fees and regulations
	Frequently asked questions