Dog Control Policy 2008 [PDF 370KB]
The purpose of this policy is to outline how the Christchurch City Council will address the requirements set out in the Dog Control Act 1996.
Since 2006 there have been significant additions and changes to the areas of land under Council control, including parks and reserves and foreshore areas. There has also been an increase in knowledge and awareness of the significant values of some areas, e.g. mudflats, where no dog controls are currently in place. These areas all have specific amenity, recreation and wildlife values which need to be supported and/or protected.
The objectives of this policy are to:
- Set the framework for dog registration fees and classification of owners;
- Identify mechanisms for promoting responsible dog ownership and interaction with dogs;
- Set the framework for Issuing of Infringement notices and Impounding of Dogs;
- Specify the requirement for neutering of dogs classified as menacing or dangerous; (sections 10(3)(ea) and (eb))
- Provide adequate opportunities to fulfill the exercise and recreational needs of dogs and their owners;
- Set the framework for Categories of Dog Control;
- Notify areas where specific dog control status has been designated for reasons such as public health, safety and hygiene and protection of wildlife, animals and stock:
- Identify the matters to be covered by bylaws (section 10(3)(a)).
In order to achieve the objectives stated above the Christchurch City Council adopted the Dog Control Policy, in accordance with section 10 of the Dog Control Act 1996.
In addition to the policy clauses covered by the Dog Control Act 1996 and in accordance with section 20 of the Dog Control Act 1996, the Christchurch City Council has introduced a Dog Control Bylaw which will provide for the control of certain matters. These matters are outlined under clause 9 'Enforcement of Dog Control', of this policy and are considered integral to achieving a consolidated approach to dog control, ensuring health and safety of citizens and dogs and maintaining hygienic and healthy practices in public and other places.
See also: Dog Control Bylaw 2008 [PDF 85KB]
Christchurch City Council – 19 June 2008
Maps
Map 01 - Lorimas Bird Breeding Area [PDF 4.29MB] - Shirley Papanui Community Board Area
Map 02 - Groynes - Waimairi Walkway [PDF 4.43MB] - Shirley Papanui Community Board Area
Map 03 - Styx Mill Reserve [PDF 4.59MB] - Shirley Papanui Community Board Area
Map 04 - Styx Living Laboratory Field Centre [PDF 4.34MB] - Shirley Papanui Community Board Area
Map 05 - Brooklands – Spencer Park [PDF 4,04MB] - Shirley Papanui Community Board Area
Map 06 - Horseshoe Lake Reserve [PDF 4.73MB] - Burwood Pegasus Community Board Area
Map 07 - Anzac Drive Reserve [PDF 4.17MB] - Burwood Pegasus Community Board Area
Map 08 - New Brighton Beach Developed Area [PDF 4.09MB] - Burwood Pegasus Community Board Area
Map 09 - Lower Avon Salt Marshes [PDF 2.99MB] - Bexley Wetland - Burwood Pegasus and Hagley Ferrymead Community Board Area
Map 10 - Southshore Beach Park & Spit Reserve [PDF 3.22MB] - Burwood Pegasus Community Board Area
Map 11 - Mc Cormacks Bay [PDF 4.12MB] - Hagley Ferrymead Community Board Area
Map 12 - Linwood Paddocks [PDF 3.2MB] - Hagley Ferrymead Community Board Area
Map 13 - Charlesworth Reserve [PDF 4.4MB] - Hagley Ferrymead Community Board Area
Map 14 - Ferrymead Park [PDF 4.35MB] - Lower Heathcote Saltmarshes - Hagley Ferrymead Community Board
Map 15 - The Duncan Park [PDF 4.13MB] - Spreydon Heathcote Community Board Area
Map 16 - Elizabeth Park [PDF 3.17MB] - Includes Victoria Park Dog Exercise Area - Spreydon Heathcote
Map 17 - Wigram East Retention Basin [PDF 4.28MB] - Riccarton Wigram Community Board Area
Map 18 - Halswell Quarry [PDF 4.4MB] - Riccarton Wigram Community Board Area
Map 19 - Sugar Loaf Scenic Reserve [PDF 4.76MB] - Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Area
Map 20 - Governors Bay [PDF 4.31MB] - Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Area
Map 21 - Teddington Westside [PDF 1.43MB] - Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Area
Map 22 - Teddington Central [PDF 1.73MB] - Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Area
Map 23 - Teddington Eastside [PDF 1.9MB] - Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Area
Map 24 - Charteris Bay [PDF 3.64MB] - Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Area
Map 25 - Stoddard Point - Diamond Harbour [PDF 5.77MB] - Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Area
Map 26 - Purau Foreshore [PDF 4.51MB] - Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Area
Map 27 - Port Levy [PDF 4.33MB] - Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Area
Map 28 - Pigeon Bay [PDF 3.64MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 29 - Little Akaloa [PDF 3.11MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 30 - Okains Bay [PDF 3.54MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 31 - Le Bons Bay [PDF 4.19MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 32 - Akaroa [PDF 4.33MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 33 - Takamatua Foreshore [PDF 4.99MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 34 - Robinsons Bay Foreshore [PDF 3.27MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 35 - Duvauchelle [PDF 5.17MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 36 - Barrys Bay Foreshore [PDF 3.45MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 37 - French Farm Bay Foreshore [PDF 3.37MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 38 - Lake Forsyth (North East End) [PDF 3.62MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 39 - Birdlings Flat Reserves [PDF 3.65MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
Map 40 - Kaitorete Spit Reserve [PDF 3.26MB] - Akaroa Wairewa Community Board Area
