Animal control in the district involves the administration of the Dog Control Act 1996 and carrying out animal services throughout the district. The South Taranaki District Council's animal control programme includes dog registration and public education work. Our district has about 5,000 registered dogs. Working with the Council's Dog Control Policy, the Council's Animal Services Officers provide an education and advice service to dog owners. They also investigate complaints, prosecute major breaches of animal control legislation and provide an impounding service to remove stray animals or any animals presenting with unacceptable behaviour. Animal Services Officers also deal with general nuisance matters and administer bylaws that relate to Environmental Services. Click here to the download the Dog Control Policy - September 2009 (Acrobat PDF document, 1.3MB).
Animal Services have a 24hour service – 7 days a week for issues involving dogs, such as barking, roaming, attacks on people, and also includes stock, domestic pets or wildlife, welfare /neglect and dogs fouling or damaging property.
For all enquiries, information, and customer service.
Ph: (06) 278 0555
Toll free: 0800 111 323 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Fax: (06) 278 8757
Email: contact@stdc.govt.nz
Address: 105-111 Albion St, Hawera 4610
Post: Private Bag 902, Hawera 4640
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