Animal Control

Our Animal Control Officers are responsible for requirements pertaining primarily to dogs and stock.  They do however deal with complains in respect of most types of animals.  Their goal is the lessening of animal nuisances through the promotion of responsible ownership and the enforcement of relevant legislation and bylaws.

Dog Pound

The Dog Pound is situated at the Horowhenua District Council depot entrance at 169 Mako Mako Road, Levin.

The pound is open to the public on Monday to Friday, 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm to 4pm.

For more information about dogs and answers to common questions, please visit Dogs.

Stock Control and Keeping of Poultry, Bees and Pigs Bylaw 

This Bylaw applies throughout the District and is effective from 13 July 2005.  The purpose of the Bylaw is to make better provision for the control of stock and the keeping of other animals.

In respect of stock, the Bylaw lays down requirements for Stock droving, roadside grazing and temporary fencing requirements, as well as placing obligations to be met in respect of Dairy Stock crossing roadways.

 Stock Control and Keeping of Poultry, Bees and Pigs Bylaw 2005 (PDF, 59 KB)