Owning More than Two Dogs
The number of dogs allowed per property in Hauraki District is:
- two (2) dogs per property which is zoned Residential
- No limit for properties which are zoned Rural
The following requirements apply for a dispensation application:
- The section is to be fenced in a dog proof manner.
- There have been no warnings, written or verbal from the Ranger, nor has any dog been impounded for a period of twelve months prior to application.
- There has been a good record of dog registration under one ownership.
- There are adequate kennelling facilities according to the Hauraki District By-Laws.
- Any changes of dogs must be notified.
- There will be an annual check to ensure that standards are maintained.
- Should the above conditions or compliance with the Hauraki District Council’s By-Laws and/or the Dog Control Act 1996 not be kept, dispensation will be revoked.
- Pay an application fee of $60.00 (non-refundable).
How to apply
If you wish to have more than two dogs on a section in a Residential area, download, complete and return the Dispensation application and Neighbour Consent forms below. The application fee must be paid before we can begin to process your application.
What happens next?
The Animal Management team will then:
- Check the applicant’s details to make sure that the requirements above are met.
- Check with each of your neighbours and obtain their consent.
- Conduct a property inspection to ensure the property is suitable for the requested number of dogs.
- Make a decision based on his/her findings.
- The Council will then send a letter to the owner confirming whether or not dispensation has been approved.
Please note that the dispensation approval may be cancelled at any time, if any justified issues arise.
When more than three dogs are registered to an owner, the fourth and subsequent dogs are registered at a reduced fee.
If not all neighbours consent the application will go to a Hearing.
