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2026/27 Dog Registration Fees

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2026/2027 Dog Registration Fees

Pursuant to Section 37 of the Dog Control Act 1996 the Hauraki District Council by Resolution of Council on 8 April 2026 fixed the dog control fees for this Registration Year 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

All registration fees include GST.

Registration type

Fee

Fee If paid after 31/07/26

General dog (entire)

$145.00

$217.50

General dog (de-sexed*)

$110.00

$165.00

Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) dog (entire)

$85.00

Loss of ROL $217.50

Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) dog (*de-sexed)

$70.00

Loss of ROL $165.00

In excess of three dogs – fourth and subsequent dog(s)

$50.00

$75.00

Dangerous dog (entire)

$217.50

$326.25

Dangerous dog (*de-sexed)

$165.00

$247.50

* Proof of veterinary de-sexing certificate required

Pound fees

Registered Dog Fee

Unregistered Dog Fee

First time impoundment

$100.00

$155.00

Second time impoundment

$135.00

$185.00

Third time impoundment

$190.00

$250.00

Sustenance fee per day

$18.00

$20.00

Microchipping fee

$40.00

$45.00

Other fees

Fee

Consent to keep more than two dogs in an urban area

$60.00

Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) application fee

$40.00

Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) property inspection fee (ROL transfer from another Council)

$30.00

Adoption Fee

$50.00

Surrender/unclaimed or disposal fee

$100.00

Seizure fee

$100.00

Replacement tag $5.00

Would you like a reduction in dog registration fees?

Have you thought about applying for Responsible Owner Licence (ROL)?

Council’s Responsible Owner Licensing Scheme rewards those dog owners who keep their dogs under control at all times, and have a good Registration history, with a reduced fee (from $145.00 to $85.00, or $70.00 if the dog is de-sexed).

The criteria to obtain a Responsible Owner Licence are:

  • Complete the prescribed ROL application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of $40.00.
  • Have a good record of registration payment history and no complaints, impounding, infringement notices, etc in the preceding 12 months.
  • Council’s dog control staff will inspect your property to ensure the fencing meets our criteria.
  • Pass a simple written examination on dog care and owner legal obligations.

The information pack and application form are available on our website www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz, or at our Council offices at William Street, Paeroa; Rosemont Road, Waihī or Orchard West Road, Ngātea, or call us on 07 862 8609 or 0800 734 834 (free call within District).

ROL applications are accepted from 1 June to 15 July 2026. Failure to reregister your dog(s) by 31 July annually will mean a loss of licence.

DA Speirs
Chief Executive
Hauraki District Council

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