The Whakatāne District Council, in accordance with Section 37 of the Dog Control Act 1996, has resolved the following Dog Control and Registration Fees for the 2018/19 financial year.
Dog Control and Registration Fees: | 2018/19 Fees and Charges |
|---|---|
1.1 - All dog owners – Fee if paid on or before 1 August 2018: | |
De-sexed | $50.00 |
Entire (un-neutered) | $75.00 |
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De-sexed | $75.00 |
Entire (un-neutered) | $112.50 |
1.2 - Working Dog - Certified Disability Assist Dogs (Companion Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Guide Dogs) | Free |
1.3 - Working Dog - Dogs kept for specific tasks by Government Agencies for law enforcement, security, biosecurity or civil defence purposes | Free |
1.4 - Working Dog – Herding and Driving Stock; and Dogs owned by incorporated hunt clubs | |
Fee if paid on or before 1 August 2018: | $50.00 per dog |
Fee if paid after 1 August 2018: | $75.00 per dog |
1.5 - Dogs less than 12 months of age Note: Dogs less than three months of age do not need to be registered | Pro-rata the annual applicable rate (July to June) |
Impounding Fees (per dog): |
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First impounding | $60.00 |
Second impounding | $90.00 |
Third and subsequent impounding | $120.00 |
Sustenance cost/day | $7.50 |
Additional fees for dogs impounded between 5:00 pm and 8:00 am | Charged at cost |
Microchip transponder implant fee for impounded dogs | $24.50 |
Other Fees: |
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Destruction of dog | $30.00 |
Replacement of registration tags | $2.00 |
Microchip transponder implant fee (on request of owner) | $15.00 |