Ngā kurī me ētahi atu kīrehe Dogs and other animals
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Lost and adoptable animals
How to adopt a pet, find an animal shelter, view lost and adoptable animals, and report a lost dog or stray animal.
Register your dog or update its information
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Register your dog
Register your dog, renew registration, update details, calculate fees, apply for discounts and licences, and find out what dog registration pays for.
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Change your dog-related information
Learn how to update your dog’s details, change your contact or address information, report your dog’s death or transfer dog ownership.
Walks, rules and tips for dog owners
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Find where and when you can walk your dog
Find out where you can walk your dog and which dog exercise rules apply to your area.
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A guide for dog owners
Use our guide to help choose the right dog, understand your obligations, learn about microchipping and de-sexing, and if you need a licence.
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Dog safety and responsible ownership education
Information on our dog safety talks for schools, at-risk workers and community groups.
Animal problems, safety and complaints
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Problems with dogs
How to control your dog, report an unregistered dog, make a complaint about a dog, and report dog cruelty.
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Pay or dispute a dog fine
Find out how to pay or dispute a dog fine, and about dog fines and infringements.
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Report roaming or mistreated animals
How to report animals that are roaming or are mistreated.
Dog licences and approvals
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Get a licence to keep more than two dogs on a property
Find out if you need a licence to keep multiple dogs on your property.
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Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL)
Find out how to apply for a Responsible Dog Owner Licence and get a discounted registration fee.
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Apply to walk a group of five to 12 dogs
From 1 January 2026, you will need to register with us if you want to walk five to 12 dogs.
Owning cats, livestock, bees, birds and poultry
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Keeping other animals
Find out about keeping cats, bees, poultry, sheep, horses, and cattle. Apply for an animal licence.