Dog Control and Enforcement under the Dog Control Act 1996: Guidelines for New Zealand Territorial Authorities

Published: 29 Jul 2026

The Dog Control and Enforcement Guidelines support councils to promote consistent, effective dog control and enforcement practices across New Zealand.
Reference:
MCERT 4
Pages:
97
File type:
PDF
File size:
4.1 MB
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They have been comprehensively updated to reflect the current operating environment and mark the first phase of the Government’s review of the Dog Control Act 1996. The updated guidelines consolidate the previous 2009 guidance and supplementary 2015 material into one resource.

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