Our dog registration fees cover the cost of all dog services provided in Tasman. And just like the area we look after, the range of services that these fees pay for is far-reaching.
It’s fair to say we go the extra mile to ensure the needs of more than 12,000 canines and their owners are being met between Richmond, Farewell Spit and down to Rappahannock.
We contract three staff to ensure the well-being of dogs is maintained across the District around the clock.
Registration fees are $65 for a dog on a property under 1 hectare (urban), and $45 if your property is over 1 hectare (rural).
Our dog control operations are carried out under a self-funding model. This means ratepayer subsidies are not used and only service users contribute to funding.
The revenue we receive supports public safety, responsible dog ownership, and animal welfare initiatives. This includes:
- Monitoring and enforcing the Dog Control Act 1996 and ensuring compliance with the Tasman District Council Dog Control Policy and Bylaw.
- Responding to and investigating complaints (including dog rushes and attacks on people, domestic pets, stock and wildlife, barking nuisance, roaming, lost and found dogs).
- Providing shelter services: running and maintaining the dog pound facilities, caring for strays, rehoming pound dogs, and reuniting dogs with their owners.
- Administration and maintenance of our database including the annual registration process and the NZ National Dog Database.
- Signage and advertising of dog-related issues.
- Free microchipping for dogs under six months that are registered in the Tasman District.
- Providing dog safety education for dog owners, schools and the public.