Dog and animal management

We love our pooches; it's important to remember there are responsibilities to dog ownership, too. We've got everything you need to know, from registering your dog to exercise areas .

Beekeeping is great for honey to eat or to sell, or to pollinate your fruit, vegetables or other crops. If you want to keep beehives (apiaries) in an urban part of Kāpiti, there are a few things you need to do first.

Stock includes horses, cattle, deer, donkeys, sheep, pigs, goats, alpaca and llama. There's certainly a wonderful range of stock in Kāpiti!

Keeping chickens is a very Kiwi thing to do, and it’s great to have your own eggs! There are certain things you need to know when keeping poultry.

Fees are used to promote responsible ownership in the district and safety around animals, manage risks from wandering or troublesome animals, provide and maintain the district pound/shelter, and meet our statutory obligations.

Our Animal Management team has experience working with animals of all breeds, sizes, and behaviours. Our team members are trained and skilled in responding to the varied types of situations that they are called upon to handle.

Public spaces animal control officers have the right to seize and impound any wandering or unregistered animals, or if a dog is making noise that's causing distress. Check what to do if you find or lose an animal.

We occasionally have animals that can be adopted. If you are interested in providing these animals with their forever home, complete the expression of interest form.