Animal Management Fees
Dog registration fees | Impoundment charges | Other fees and charges
Dog registration fees
Dog registration fees are structured to reward good ownership. Each year, we set our fees so they're in line with the local government cost index.
Fees are used to promote responsible dog ownership in the district and safety around dogs, manage risks arising from wandering or troublesome dogs, provide and maintain the district pound/shelter, and meet our statutory obligations.
How to pay your dog registration
- Pay using internet banking (use your owner number for the reference. This should be on the front of the registration form we’ve sent you).
If you're already registered as a dog owner with the Council, you can now also pay your dog registration through our new Online Services Account portal. Please note that you'll need your registration form and either a debit or credit card to do this. Please also read our Online payment Terms & Conditions before proceeding with this service.
Your tag(s) will be posted to you within two weeks of full payment.
2019/20 fee schedule
ENTIRE DOG |
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CLASS OF DOG (fee code) | REGISTRATION FEE (pro-rated) due by 5pm, 31 July 2019 | FEE INCL. PENALTY (if paid after 5pm, 31 July 2019) |
Disability assist dog (A) | Nil | Nil |
Working dog (B) | $68 | $102 |
Working dogs - second and subsequent (B) | $41 | $61 |
Standard dog (C) | $186 | $279 |
For dog owner aged 65 and over (C65) | $174 | $261 |
Approved owner (D) |
$160 | $240 |
Dogs classified as dangerous dogs (H) | $278 | $417 |
Owner current member of NZ Kennel Club (G), provide proof of membership annually | $160 | $240 |
NEUTERED/SPEYED DOG |
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CLASS OF DOG (fee code) | REGISTRATION FEE (pro-rated) due by 5pm, 31 July 2019 | FEE INCL. PENALTY (if paid after 5pm, 31 July 2019) |
Disability assist dog (A) |
Nil |
Nil |
Working dog (B) |
$68 |
$102 |
Working dogs - second and subsequent (B) |
$41 |
$61 |
Standard dog (E) |
$97 |
$145 |
For dog owner aged 65 and over (E65) |
$77 |
$115 |
Approved owner (F) |
$68 |
$102 |
Dogs classified as dangerous dogs I) |
$145 |
$217 |
Owner current member of NZ Kennel Club (G), provide proof of membership annually |
$86 |
$129 |
Find out what dog registration fees are spent on and other details about dog ownership.
Animal management impoundment charges
These fees are set so they're in line with the local government cost index and have increased by 2.3% for the 2019/20 financial year.
Impounding has occurred when a dog is confined to a dog control officer’s vehicle or impounded.
Seizure has occurred when a notice of seizure has been served on the dog owner or placed at the dog owner's property.
No dog or stock will be released without payment of all impounding fees unless in exceptional circumstances.
ITEM | FIRST IMPOUND OR SEIZURE | SECOND IMPOUND OR SEIZURE in any two-year period | THIRD & SUBSEQUENT IMPOUND OR SEIZURE in any two -year period |
Impounded (must be registered and micro chipped to be released) |
$52 |
$170 |
$303 |
Impounded - unregistered |
$94 |
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Sustenance – dog (per day) |
$12.30 |
$12.30 |
$12.30 |
Microchipping – dog |
$41 |
N/A | N/A |
Seizure and take custody fee |
$72 |
$72 | $72 |
Prearranged after- hours release (two officers) – all |
$157 per officer (one hour of time, additional time at $104 per hour) |
$157 per officer (one hour of time, additional time at $104 per hour) |
$157 per officer (one hour of time, additional time at $104 per hour) |
Impounding – sheep and goats |
$36 per head plus any costs incurred in transporting stock |
$62 per head plus any costs incurred in transporting stock |
$128 per head plus any costs incurred in transporting stock |
Impounding – cattle and horses |
$62 per head plus any costs incurred in transporting stock |
$128 per head |
$256 per head plus any costs incurred in transporting stock |
Animal control officer hourly charge out rate | $104 per hour | ||
Officer charges relating to impounding of stock |
$104 per hour between 0800-1700 hours, $157 per hour between 1701-0759 hours |
$104 per hour between 0800-1700 hours, $157 per hour between 1701-0759 hours |
$104 per hour between 0800-1700 hours, $157 per hour between 1701-0759 hours |
Sustenance – sheep and goats (per day) |
$6.10 per day |
$6.10 per day |
$6.10 per day |
Sustenance – cattle and horses (per day) |
$12.30 per day |
$12.30 per day |
$12. per day |
Other animal management charges
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Working |
Standard |
Approved owner |
Permit for three or more dogs (special licence) |
N/A |
$62 |
$62 |
Approved owner application |
N/A |
$49 |
$49 |
Approved owner |
N/A |
$27 |
$27 |
Replacement tag |
$6.10 for first replacement tag $12.30 for any subsequent replacement tag |
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Euthanasia |
Actual cost plus 10%, but minimum $47 |
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Relinquishment fee |
$80 (3) |
* For site visit if:
- an approved owner changes address, or
- re-inspection to check any required improvements have been made.
(3) Provides contribution towards sustenance costs (three days minimum and administration and/or euthanasia costs).