Dogs & Animals

Horowhenua District Council’s Animal Control team is responsible for ensuring that animals are looked after and are not menacing or a nuisance to the public.

The normal hours of work for Animal Control are 7.30am to 4.00pm on Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. For all enquiries during these hours, please phone Council on (06) 366 0999.

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.

We will respond to call outs on all matters associated with control of dogs and animals.

Register your dog

Find out how to register your dog for the first time or transfer a dog registration from another council.

Dog Renewal Registration

Find out how to renew your dog registration in the Horowhenua District, including how to pay online, in person or by mail. This page outlines key dates, fees, and the steps you need to complete your renewal.

Pawmanent dog tags - lifetime registration tag

Horowhenua District Council is proud to introduce Pawmanent dog tags – lifetime dog registration tags designed to stay with your dog for life. This means you will no longer need to replace your dog’s tag each registration year, making it easier to keep track of and reducing unnecessary waste.

Dog Owners Information

All you need to know about owning a dog in the Horowhenua.

Discount for Responsible Dog Owner Approvals (RDOA)

To encourage and recognise good dog owners, Council offers a reduced dog registration fee for people who achieve RDOA. Find out about the eligibility criteria, how to apply, and upcoming RDOA Ready courses to help you meet requirements.

Notification of Deceased Dog

Find out how to inform us if your dog has passed away so that we can update our records accordingly.

Animal Complaints

View information about animal control enquiries or complaints, including Council's Stock Control Bylaw and Animal Nuisance and the Keeping of Pigs, Poultry and Bees Bylaw 2014.

FAQs - Animals

View some common questions we receive from our community about Animals and the corresponding answers.

Animal Control - Fees & Charges

View the Animal Control fees and charges including dog registrations and impounding, stock impounding, feline and Kennel Licence fees.

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