6 June 2013

Early Bird Discount for Dog Owners

For the second year in a row, Waikato district dog owners can save around $20 if they register their dog before the end of July.

By now dog owners should have received their renewal notices reminding them that registration for the year to 30 June 2014 is due by 1 August.

“The best thing to do is get in early, get the discount and keep your dog legal,”
Waikato District Council General Manager Customer Support Sue Duignan said.

“By registering dogs, the council can ensure residents enjoy the benefits of dog ownership while minimising the risk of danger, distress and nuisance to the general public,” Ms Duignan said.

If you are a new dog owner or already have approved status the dog registration fee is $88 (or $67 if you pay before 1 August). If you have general owner status the fee is $113 (or $93 with the discount). Selected or farm dog fees are $60 (or $39 with the discount).

The fees for Waikato district dog owners remain cheap when compared with our neighbours in Hamilton and Auckland.

The council’s policy is that all new dog owners are ‘approved’ unless they prove otherwise within a 12-month period. To be an approved dog owner you must not have any of these offences marked against you: impounded dog, registered complaint, prosecution, infringement fine, non-notification of changes to ownership details and repeated non-payment of registration fee.

Failure to register a dog can result in dogs being seized, an infringement fine of $300 or prosecution.

ENDS

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