The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading New Zealand's response to H5 bird flu (H5N1). You can help protect our native birdlife and local poultry by knowing what to do. If you see three or more sick or dead wild birds together, please don't touch or move them. Report them to MPI and follow the latest advice.
View H5 bird flu information and reporting guidance
Horowhenua District Council's Animal Control Officers handle dogs, stock, and various animal-related complaints. They aim to reduce animal nuisances by promoting responsible ownership and enforcing relevant legislation and bylaws.
The normal hours of work for Animal Control are 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. For all enquiries during these hours, please phone (06) 366 0999 or email enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz.
Outside of our normal hours we provide an emergency after hours service. Please phone Horowhenua District Council on (06) 366 0999 for any urgent enquiries or requests for Animal Control assistance.
The Animal Nuisance and the Keeping of Pigs, Poultry and Bees Bylaw 2014 was adopted by Council on 5 November 2014. The purpose of the Bylaw is to control the keeping of animals, manage animal nuisances and control the slaughtering of animals in urban areas. This Bylaw can be viewed on our Animal Nuisance and the Keeping of Pigs, Poultry and Bees Bylaw 2014 page.
This Bylaw does not relate to dogs, which are governed by Council's Dog Control Bylaw.
To lodge an urgent complaint
Call (06) 366 0999
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