and identified with temporary area restrictions and/or Where can I exercise my dog unleashed? signs. The following areas of land within the Hauraki District are Whiritoa beach – southern end of beach defined as that available for the exercising of dogs. The owner or a responsible part of the beach south of the beach access off Moray Place person over the age of sixteen (16) years must have continuous and including the urupā site. Note: This area of beach is control of the dog and remain in the exercise area while the recognised by the Department of Conservation as a significant NZ Dotterel breeding site. dog is running free. Dogs may be off-leash but under control in the following areas: Whiritoa Beach including the lagoon o Paeroa Ward from December 20 to March 1 the following year and including public holiday weekends between the hours Stop bank land, between the Criterion Bridge and William of 9am to 7pm the same day. Dog Control Street in Paeroa. The pa/urupā site at the summit of the hill in Ngati Koi Brenan Field, Paeroa, excluding the skate park and the Recreation Reserve (Black Hill Reserve), Waihi. sports fields. Policy and Bylaw The beach area, defined as east of the boundary of East Plains Ward Coast road to mean low water spring, from the district Includes: Stop bank land in Ngatea between the 100/50 km/hr speed boundary at Miranda/Pūkorokoro to the southern limit sign on River Road and the Waikato Regional Council boundary of Kaiaua, which is defined by the southern 50 . Why do we need a dog control policy and bylaw? pump station adjacent to Orchard West Road. kilometre per hour speed limit sign. What are the benefits of de-sexing my dog? Stop bank land in Ngatea between the corner of Orchard Hauraki Rail Trail – Dogs are prohibited from those lengths . How many dogs am I allowed? West Road and Kaihere Road to Puhanga Island Bridge, of the Hauraki Rail Trail Corridor outlined below. The . Kaihere Road. corridor is defined as being the area between the fences on What is an infringement notice? Public land between the northern boundary of the District either side of the formed Hauraki Rail Trail track and . What happens if I don’t register my dog? at Waharau and the southern boundary of the Wharekawa includes bridges, underpasses and farm access tracks. What type of owner am I? Recreation Reserve which is defined by the Waihopuhopu Dogs are prohibited between the following points: . Where can I exercise my dog? Bridge. o That part of the Hauraki Rail Trail between Ferry Road, Waihi Ward Hikutaia, and the southern side of the Opukeko Stream . Where is my dog not allowed? Waihi South Reserve, Consols Street, Waihi. Bridge, Paeroa. Morgan Park, Waihi, behind the netball courts only, o That part of the Hauraki Rail Trail that commences at excluding the children’s playground and the sports fields. Ryall Road, Paeroa, through to the Hauraki Rail Trail Whiritoa Beach, including the lagoon, but excluding the Bridge immediately north of the stream/drain known as southern end of the beach which is defined as south of the D3 on the Hauraki District Council Matamata-Piako beach access off Moray Place: District Council boundary. o from December 20 to March 1 the following year and o That part of the Hauraki Rail Trail from the intersection including all public holiday weekends throughout the of Rotokohu Road and Te Moananui Flats Road, year, between the hours of 7pm to 9am the following Paeroa, through to Bridge Street, Karangahake. day. o That part of the Hauraki Rail Trail that commences at o From March 2 to December 19 the same year, but the gateway directly south of the western end of the excluding public holiday weekends, between the hours pedestrian footbridge which traverses the Ohinemuri of 3pm to 10am the following day. River adjacent to the Victoria Battery, Waikino, through to the northern side of the Hauraki Rail Trail swing Where am I not allowed to take my dog at all? bridge (C-11), Waihi. Dogs are prohibited from entry into any of the following public P (07) 862 8609, or 0800 734 834 from places, whether under control or not: within the District Children’s playgrounds and skate parks. E: [email protected] Defined areas of ecological sensitivity identified from time www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz to time by the Chief Executive in conjunction with the PO Box 17, William St, MDN: 2382738 Department of Conservation which are publically notified Paeroa, NZ Have a good history as a dog owner in the Hauraki Why do we need a Dog Control Policy and How many dogs am I allowed? District for the previous 12 months, or show proof of Bylaw? In fairness to everyone, we’ve restricted the number of dogs a good history from another district. Our Dog Control Policy 2016 promotes and encourages kept in urban areas to two (over the age of 3 months) at any Pass a short dog owner test responsible dog ownership and the control of dogs in the one time. Have a secure section that confines your dog without interests of public safety. The Dog Control Act 1996 requires chaining, and allows people to reach the front door that all dogs be kept under control at all times and we have a If you wish to keep more dogs than this, you can apply to us in without having to pass your dog large role to play in monitoring and regulating this. writing, but please be aware there is an application fee of $52 and you will need your neighbours consent. While your Probationary/Disqualified owners and owners of Dangerous or The Council proposes to maintain a Bylaw regarding the application will be considered by the Council, there is no Menacing dogs (due to behaviour) are not entitled to obtain control of dogs, which will provide minimum requirements for: guarantee it will be accepted. Application forms are available responsible dog ownership status. Owners of a dog classified housing of dogs on our website or in office. Menacing due to breed are entitled to undertake the ROL control of dogs on private land and in a public place scheme but are not entitled to the registration fee rebate. Council’s District Plan outlines the consent conditions for Dog confinement of dogs in season and during hours of Boarding, Breeding and Training Facilities (land or building). darkness Working Dog Special Purpose Owner number of dogs on premises A Working Dog Special Purpose Owner is the owner of a dog as fouling by dogs What is an Infringement notice? defined as a “Working Dog” under the Dog Control Act 1996, nuisances created by dogs If you happen to commit a breach against the Dog Control Act but excludes dogs kept solely or principally for the purposes of diseased and unmanageable dogs you may be liable for an infringement fine. The fine amount herding or driving stock, for example a police dog or disability can be different depending on the breach, for example, if your impounding assist dog. A dog classified under this category must be dog is found out roaming you may get a $200.00 fine. A list of dog prohibited and restricted areas. registered but is exempt from the payment of registration fees. breaches and the fine amounts can be found on our website. dog exercise areas. setting of dog control fees. Other categories of dog owners What happens if I don’t register my dog? Probationary Dog Owner It is an offence under the Dog Control Act and therefore you The bylaw will have application throughout the Hauraki District A 24-month probation classification may be imposed where may be issued an infringement fine of $300.00. If the dog and is titled Public Safety, Part 3 of the Hauraki District Council any person is convicted of an offence under certain legislation remains unregistered your dog may be impounded until the Consolidated Bylaw. or where a person commits 3 or more offences (not relating to registration, and any associated pound fees are paid. a single incident or occasion) within a continuous period of 24 Full copies of Hauraki District Council Dog Control Policy 2016 months. If a dog owner is classified probationary certain are available at all Service Centres and on our website requirements will be imposed. www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz What type of dog owner am I? Disqualified Dog Owner What are the benefits of de-sexing my dog? General Dog Owner Up to 5 years disqualification of dog ownership may be We provide registration rebates for dogs that are de-sexed. A General Dog Owner pays 100% of the General Dog imposed where any person is convicted of a serious offence In most cases de-sexing makes dogs less aggressive. Male dogs registration fee and is entitled to applicable rebates i.e. de- under certain legislation or where a person commits 3 or more that are de-sexed are less distracted (by females in heat) and sexing rebate offences (not relating to a single incident or occasion) within a can be easier to train. De-sexing also prevents unwanted continuous period of 24 months. If a dog owner is classified breeding. Responsible Dog Owner disqualified certain requirements will be imposed. We reward responsible dog owners. If you have a good history To receive a rebate: of dog care, control, and registration you can apply for a Where can I exercise my dog on a leash? Responsible Owner Licence and pay a reduced dog registration Dogs on a leash are welcome in any public place within our Supply proof (Vet Certificate) of de-sexing to the Council fee.