Report a barking dog
All dogs bark sometimes. But barking that goes on for a long time can disturb neighbours.
If a dog keeps barking for long periods without stopping, you can report it to us.
The Dog Control Act 1996 covers noise from barking dogs.
How to report a barking dog
When you report a barking dog, tell us:
the date the barking happened
the time the barking started
how long the barking continued.
Why dogs bark
Dogs bark for many reasons. They might:
be excited or happy
warn their owner about visitors or people nearby
react to other animals
feel bored or stressed
need food, water or exercise.
Some barking is normal. The main concern is when a dog barks for long periods and causes unreasonable noise.
Rules for keeping roosters and peacocks
You need our approval to keep certain birds in the Kāpiti Coast District.
Roosters in urban areas: You need a licence.
Peacocks in urban areas: You need a licence.
Roosters in residential areas: You also need a resource consent.
You can find more details about the rules for roosters in Part 3, General residential zones, of the Operative Kāpiti Coast District Plan 2021.
How to apply
Apply for a rooster or peacock licence
If you want to keep a rooster or peacock in an urban area, you'll need to get a licence from us.
Find animal licences and applications.
Apply for resource consent
If you want to keep a rooster in a residential area, you'll also need resource consent.
Find out more about keeping poultry.